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Jefferson County High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives Legion of Valor Bronze Cross
Story Photos by: SFC (R) Thomas Sims The 7th Brigade Commander, Colonel Edwin Chilton awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement to Cadet Jenilee Worley for outstanding achievement of scholastic excellence in military and academic subjects, leadership, and physical fitness over the past three years. This highly coveted award is presented to less than [...]
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East Union High School Army JROTC 9th Annual Drill Competition
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) John Tao On Saturday, November 18th, 2023, East Union High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade held the 9th Annual Drill competition. Ten schools competed in this year’s competition with a large number of parents and family members in attendance. During the competition, the EU Army JROTC also conducted an [...]
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Tinian High School 30 Years of Army JROTC
Story by: CPT (R) Joseph Santos and 1SG (R) Jose KingPhotos by: C/2LT Jazmine Furton, C/CPT Ismail Hossain, and C/SGT Sofia Del Rosario This year marks 30 years of Army JROTC at Tinian High School, now known as Tinian Middle School & High School (TMS&HS). Since its inception, the TMS&HS Army JROTC Stallion Battalion from 8th Brigade [...]
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Deltona High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Event
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Louis Brown On November 11, 2023, Veterans Day - Deltona High School Army JROTC “Wolves Battalion” Color Guard from 6th Brigade presented the color during the National Anthem in front of a packed house at the Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks in Orlando, Florida.
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Waimea High School Army JROTC Receives Special Visit from Dakota Meyer
Story by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: C/2LT Arianni Sambois-Calderon and C/CPT Althea Cumlat On October 16, 2023, former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dakota Meyer, a distinguished Medal of Honor recipient, visited Waimea High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade. Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor by former President Barack Obama for his courageous actions during the [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Constitution Week
Story by: C/SSG Chance DuplessiePhotos by: MAJ (R) Madonna Robert 9th JROTC Battalion Hosts Constitution Week Ansbach High School students recently enjoyed a fun-filled week of activities celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Army JROTC Cadets from 2nd Brigade displayed several items and games from Colonial times while also educating students on the Constitution. The Palatinate Chapter of the Daughters [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Cadets Present Quilt of Valor
Story by: C/SSG Hailey TudorPhotos by: MAJ (R) Madonna Robert and MSG (R) Christopher Buchanan Ansbach Cadets Present Quilt of Valor On September 5th, 2023, a Quilt of Valor was presented to U.S. Army Veteran Mr. Michael Sherman for his dedicated service, sacrifice, and valor. Cadets Lauren Moseley, Harley Woolever, and Seth Henry presented the quilt. Cadet [...]
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Central Catholic High School Army JROTC Annual Veterans Day Brigade Review
Story and Photos by: CPT (R) Dwayne Rhodes On November 10, 2023, the Central Catholic Army JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade held their annual Veterans Day Brigade Review. More than 100 veterans were present, along with new parents and alumni of the school. The reviewing officer for the event was Col. Xavier Colon, the Commander of [...]
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Reno High School JROTC Veterans Day Parade
Story by: LTC (R) Nicole SarafoleanPhotos by: Jon Yuspa Reno High School Army JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander from 8th Brigade meets LTG (R) Leslie Smith right before marching in the Veterans Day Parade in Reno NV. Lt. Gen. (R) Leslie Smith spent his 2023 Veterans Day in Reno NV, talking to high school JROTC Cadets who [...]
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Brandon High School Army JROTC Dedicates the School’s War Memorial
Story by: LTC (R) Donald GunnPhotos by: Cadet Miki Lin Brandon High “Eagle Battalion” Dedicates the School’s War Memorial The Brandon High School Army JROTC “Eagle Battalion” from 6th Brigade concluded a multi-year service project on the second of November 2023, by hosting the dedication of the school’s war memorial. The memorial remembers the sacrifice of [...]
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Fulton County Schools Army JROTC Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Story by: C/CPT Ja’mayh EdwardsPhotos by: CW4 (R) Brian Harris Veteran's Day Ceremony with Fulton County JROTC On November 10, 2023, Fulton County Schools (FCS) held a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony to honor the veterans who work at the district’s Administrative Building and to showcase the talents and skills of the Army JROTC Cadets from 6th Brigade. 21 veterans [...]
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Stafford High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Event
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) John WilliamsonStafford High School Army JROTC from 5th Brigade had the honor of posting the Colors for the Houston Buffalo Soldiers Museum Veterans Day event. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was in attendance and interacted with the JROTC Cadets.The Stafford High School Army JROTC did an exceptional job in contributing to [...]
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Lorain High School Army JROTC 135th Anniversary of the Ohio Veterans Home
Story Photos by: MAJ (R) Dennis P. Marshall On November 13, 2023, Lorain High School Army JROTC Titan Battalion, commanded by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Diego Maciel and Cadet Sergeant Major Ezekiel Mikusevich from 7th Brigade, was honored to receive an invitation to celebrate and honor the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) in Sandusky on its 135th anniversary. [...]
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Canon City High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Event
Story Photos by: C/CPT Vincent Vinelli Canon City High School Army JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade traveled to Lakeside Cemetery to place flags at the headstones of Fremont County veterans to honor those who served our country and to celebrate Veterans Day. This is a yearly tradition for the Tiger Battalion. The CCHS JROTC places flags [...]
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Ritenour High School Army JROTC March in the St. Louis Veterans Day Parade
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jennings Tonia Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade is a new JROTC program and they made their debut marching in the St. Louis Veterans Day Parade on 11/11/2023. The community is so proud that our Ritenour H.S. Cadets could be part of this important tradition as we recognize [...]
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Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Army JROTC Supports the 2023 Charlotte Veterans Day Parade
Story by: LTC (R) Mark ThomasPhotos by: Ms. Ursula Jacobs-Guidry Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Army JROTC from 4th Brigade participated in the 2023 Charlotte Veterans Day Parade on November 11 to recognize our veterans. Thirty Hawthorne Cadets joined the marching elements from all the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for this annual event. Commander C/LTC Brianna Ruiz led the procession [...]
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St Louis Public Schools Army JROTC Veteran’s Day Parade
Story and Photos by: MSG (R) Dmitri B Payne On Thursday, 9 NOV 2023, St Louis Public Schools Army JROTC Cadets from 3rd Brigade present the Colors at the Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis Mo for MG (R) William (Will) Blaylock II during the Veterans Day parade. MG (R) Blaylock just finished his command with the [...]
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Pueblo County High School Army JROTC Veterans Day
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Andrew Smith The Pueblo County High School Army JROTC from 5th Brigade hosted its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at Pueblo County High School (PCHS). The Veterans Day Assembly honors those who have honorably served in the Armed Forces and specifically recognizes Vietnam Veterans who are graduates of PCHS in [...]
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Northwest Rankin High School Army JROTC Cadet Presented Legion of Valor
Story by: LTC (R) Ellis H. RiserPhotos by: Yearbook Staff On Thursday, 2 November 2023, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Katelyn Hulsey of Northwest Rankin High School was presented the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement by MG (Ret) Harold A. Cross, former Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard. Cadet Hulsey is a senior at Northwest Rankin [...]
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Union County High School Army JROTC Lead the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Union, South Carolina
Story by: LTC (R) James RuzickaPhotos by: C/1LTTaylor Williford Cadets from the Yellow Jacket Battalion, Union County High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade lead the annual Veterans Day Parade in Union, South Carolina.
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Summerlin Military Academy Army JROTC Leads the Fall Festival Parade
Story and Photo by: SFC (R) Lamonte Munns Summerlin Military Academy Army JROTC from 6th Brigade leads the annual Fall Festival Parade. Summerlin Military Academy was led by Cadet Colonel Toniah Patterson, she led over 250 Cadets through downtown Bartow, Florida.
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Fairmont Heights High School Army JROTC Color Guard National Society Black Jacks
Story by: COL (R) Samuel E. Licorish, Jr.Photos by: Angelita Lawrence October 24, 2023, Fairmont Heights High School Hornet Battalion from Landover, Maryland JROTC Color Guard and the newly charted National Society of Black Jacks Drill Team received a coin each from General Charles Q. Brown, 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and words of [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School Army JROTC Volunteer At 2023 NYC Marathon
Story and Photos by: Major (R) Sang B. Lee To support runners in the 52nd edition of the annual NYC Marathon, the Fort Hamilton High School Army JROTC Tiger Battalion from 2nd Brigade participated in the volunteer effort on November 5th, 2023. A total of 102 Cadets/students assisted in this grand event. Together, they succeeded in [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Raider Challenge National Competition
Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, Chaitra and C/2LT Awad, MouraPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial Raiders Nationals Competition 23-24 The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion from 4th Brigade recently attended their third Raiders competition in Kentucky at the military installation, Fort Knox. They were joined by over 250 other high schools. The event featured a series of [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Raiders First Competition
Story by: C/2LT Awad, Moura and C/SGT Rajesh, JohannaPhotos by: C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna and C/SGT Biak, Tial Howard Raiders Competition 23-24 The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion from 4th Brigade held their first home-based Raider competition. Other high schools were Alexandria City, Atholton, Century, Mount Pleasant, South Lake, and West Potomac. The teams competed [...]
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East Surry High School Army JROTC Places Second in Northwest Region Best of the Best Raider Qualifying
Story by: C/SGT Erika FosterPhotos by: Shannon DuPlessis East Surry Places Second in Northwest Region Best of the Best Raider Qualifying On October 7th, the East Surry High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade hosted the Northwest Region Best of the Best Raider Qualifying Competition. The competition was held at East Surry High School and the [...]
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Waimea High School Army JROTC Hosts Parent Night Drill
Story and Photos by: C/2LT Arianni Sambois-Calderon Parent Night Drill is a new tradition within the Waimea High School Army JROTC program. This night is an opportunity to demonstrate the Cadets’ transformation to parents, in the form of unit stationary drill, during the first quarter of the school year. The Cadets showcased unit cohesion in a [...]
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Butler High School Army JROTC Best of the Best Drill Competition
Story and Photos by: C/2LT Moreno, Rebeca and C/2LT Mullis, LeAnna Butler Bulldogs show their skills at the Freedom Drill Meet On Saturday, October 28th Butler High School Army JROTC Bulldogs from 4th Brigade traveled all the way to Freedom High School early in the morning; to compete in their annual BOB qualifier. They arrived at Freedom [...]
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MCS Technology High School Army JROTC Cadet Earned the “Bronze” Medallion and “Coin of Excellence”
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Bennie Pokemire Morgan County Schools Technology Park (MCS Tech Park) Army JROTC Cadet and A.P. Brewer student, Sebastian Rogers, excels at this year's 21st MOWW Huntsville Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) held 26-28 Oct 2023. Cadet Rogers earned the "Bronze" Medallion and "Coin of Excellence" for being recognized in the top 3 of the [...]
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Hawaii Multiple School Unit Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story by: C/CPT Kayley MorimotoPhotos by: LTC (R) Timothy Schiller White Plains Beach, Oahu’s South Shore, 4 November 2023, Service Learning Project with AccesSurf 23 Army JROTC Cadets with four staff members from Waialua High School and Mililani High School Army JROTC, celebrated AccesSurf's 17th anniversary. AccesSurf is a non-profit organization on Oahu that was formed to eliminate [...]
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Communication and Media Arts High School Army JROTC Perform Color Guard at the Chuck Davey Boxing Classic
Story Photos by: SFC (R) Gwendolyn Neilson Through the ropes An evening of sincere patriotism, superlative competition, fellowship, and camaraderie, with student-athletes from U.S. Military academies at the Chuck Davey Boxing Classic in Detroit, Michigan. The Communication and Media Arts High School “Pharaoh” Battalion Color Guard from 7th Brigade sent their newly selected LET 1 to [...]
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Saipan Southern High School Army JROTC Cadets Assist in Celebrating St. Jude Fiesta
Story by: C/CPT Magno, AdriannePhotos by: C/2LT Pangelinan, Kiani Saipan Southern High School Army JROTC Manta Ray Battalion Cadets from 8th Brigade assisted the St. Jude Parish in celebrating its annual fiesta. The event took place over the weekend on Oct 28 from 2 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Oct 29 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 [...]
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Junction City High School Army JROTC Attend Coyote Day
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Junction City Cadets Attend Coyote Day The 190th Aerial Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard hosted its first ever "Coyote Day" inviting Cadets from nine high schools to visit Forbes Field in Topeka in order to learn about the unit's mission, tour the KC-135 aircraft the [...]
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Florence High School Army JROTC Cadet Presented Legion of Valor
Story and Photos by: LTC (Ret) Ellis Riser Florence HS (MS) Cadet Presented Legion of Valor On October 5, 2023, Cadet Major Lincoln Jones was presented the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement by MG (Ret) Leon Collins, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Mississippi. Cadet Jones is a senior at Florence High School and [...]
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Spring Hill High School Army JROTC Hosts 1st Annual LTC Tony Cornelius Raider Competition
Story by: LTC (R) Lance JacksonPhotos by: MarieLevin & Co. Photography 1st Tony Cornelius Raider Competition at Spring Hill HS Four years after his passing his vision and dream of having a completed obstacle course, to host raider competitions became a reality. On Saturday 28 October, 16 teams from 10 different JROTC programs, consisting of Army, Navy, [...]
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Raul Yzaguirre Schools T-STEM and Early College Academy Army JROTC Participate in the Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Parade
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Michael Marquez The 5th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets of Raul Yzaguirre Schools T-STEM and Early College Academy located in Houston, Texas participated in the Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Parade on October 28, 2023. The Cadet leadership team outdid themselves by planning, organizing, and motivating the Cadets by calling [...]
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Bartlett High School Army JROTC Participate in the Wild And Crazy Kid Olympics
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) VERN L RANDALL On October 20, 2023, Bartlett High School Army JROTC participated in the Wild And Crazy Kid Olympics (WACKO) at BD East High School, competing against eight other JROTC detachments in events like the Graveyard Relay, Picnic Table Relay, Scooter Relay, Pick Up the Cup, and Topple the [...]
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Omaha Public Schools Army JROTC Perform Color Guard for Quilts of Valor
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Michael DeBolt The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Catherine Roberts founded the Quilts of Valor Foundation in 2003. It’s a non-profit that awards specialized quilts to military members and veterans who have been touched [...]
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Vilseck High School Army JROTC Support United States Army Garrison Bavaria Retiree Appreciation Day
Story by: SFC (R) Prince YoungPhotos by: Cadet Suss Honoring those who served and continue to serve Cadets from the Vilseck High School Army JROTC performed Color Guard duties in support of the United States Army Garrison Bavaria Retiree Appreciation Day on 24 October 2023. Garrison Commander Colonel Kevin Poole and Master of Ceremonies LTC (Retired) [...]
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Magna Vista High School Army JROTC Visit North Carolina A&T Campus
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) John A Akridge Magna Vista High School Army JROTC North Carolina A&T Field Trip On October 24th, 2023, the Magna Vista High School JROTC “Warrior” Battalion from 4th Brigade visited the campus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC with twenty-seven (27) Cadets. The “Warrior” battalion toured the campus [...]
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4th BDE, Myers Park High School Army JROTC Cadets Senior Night 13 Oct 23
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Timothy Merriott and 1SG (R) Foye, Kelly L. The Myers Park High School (Charlotte NC) Army JROTC Mustang Battalion Cadets from 4th Brigade participated in senior night for their school. We had 6 seniors participate with their families and friends. These seniors were given an opportunity to stand in [...]
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Meade County High School Army JROTC Perform Color Guard at Homecoming
Story and Photos by: SGM (R) Budhu, Anand SGM (R) Budhu, Anand B., and SFC (R) Everding, Franklin from Meade County High School Army JROTC have exciting news about the Mighty Riptide Battalion Color Guard from 7th Brigade's recent success at Homecoming! This impressive group has garnered a local sensation this year. The program has been [...]
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Mililani High School Army JROTC Attend the Annual Cross-Country Meet
Story and Photos by: C/CPT Kayley Morimoto The Mililani Middle School hosted the annual Cross-country meet, 25 October 2023, for five Elementary Schools in the Mililani Community. Mililani Army JROTC provided the Color Guard, and course marshals for the course. "We love to see future Cadets, as volunteer leaders in the community, we honor this worthy cause [...]
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Interlachen High School Army JROTC Raider Competition
Story by: C/1LT S-6 Charles ParkerPhotos by: LTC (R) Korey E Brown The Interlachen Raiders get First Place Overall at Wolfson High School The Interlachen High School Army JROTC Raiders went to a Competition on Saturday, October 21st at Wolfson High School. At this competition, they got first place overall for the first time since 2008 [...]
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Joliet West High School Army JROTC Homecoming Event
Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by: C/2LT Noah Vallera, C/2LT Lorenzo Bonk, and C/CSM Reagan Greene Joliet, IL - On Friday, September 29, 2023, Joliet West High School was abuzz with excitement as students, staff, and the local community came together to celebrate their annual Homecoming festivities. The day was filled with spirit, pride, and culminated [...]
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Ritenour High School Army JROTC Participated in the SROTC Team Building at Washington University
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jennings Tonia METRO ST. Louis, MO Saturday, September 30, 2023, The Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in the SROTC Team Building at Washington University. Events: Grenade throw, Tactical Combat Casualty, Sprint Drag Carry, Kettle Bell Squat, Standing Power Throw, Flex Arm Hold and Tug of [...]
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Brandon High School Army JROTC Cadet Presented Legion of Valor
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Ellis Riser On September 22, 2023, Cadet Major Ethan Young was presented the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement by U.S. Representative Michael Guest, 3rd District, Mississippi. Cadet Major Ethan Young is a senior at Brandon High School and is currently serving as the Battalion Executive Officer of Brandon’s Army [...]
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Weslaco High School Army JROTC Cadet of the Month
Story and Photo by: COL (R) Eloy E. Cuevas Army JROTC C/MAJ Kliyo Castro from Weslaco High School is the Executive Officer for the Weslaco Panther Battalion. Cadet Castro is also President of the School Choir and a member of both the Drill and Raider Teams. Cadet Castro placed 1st Chair at the State of Texas [...]
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Scotland High School Army JROTC Anti-Bullying Week
Story by: C/CPT Christopher CrabtreePhotos by: CSM (R) James C McKee Scotland HS JROTC participates in anti-bullying week. The Cadets recited the Battalion motto and sang several motivating cadences during all 4 lunch periods. They were well received by students, all staff, and the Principal Laura Bailey.
