Authored by: SFC (R) John M. Mondelli
Photos by: SFC (R) John M. Mondelli

Lenape High School JROTC Presents Junior Achievement Sessions to the Students of Hillside Elementary School.

After ten days of intense preparation, seventy Cadets from Lenape High School in Medford, New Jersey completed their Service Learning Project at Hillside Elementary School.  The project was the presentation of financial literacy classes provided by Junior Achievement.  Kindergarten through 4th-grade classes received lessons on saving money, making good financial decisions, and starting a business. In return, the Cadets received an invaluable experience where they could see all their planning and preparation unfold.  Also, as the facilitators of the Junior Achievement sessions, the Cadets had the opportunity to engage with the community, develop their public speaking skills, and increase their confidence level.  The Junior Achievement program offers an unequaled learning experience for everyone involved!

Cadets Olivia Asciutto, Alyssa Cerula, Daniel Freund and Sophie Guay present a class on saving money to the Kindergarteners
Cadets Olivia Asciutto, Alyssa Cerula, Daniel Freund and Sophie Guay present a class on saving money to the Kindergarteners.
Cadets Daniel Freund, Sophie Guay and Alyssa Cerula read a story about creating a garden to the Kindergarten class.
Cadets Daniel Freund, Sophie Guay and Alyssa Cerula read a story about creating a garden to the Kindergarten class.
Cadets Jordan Witherspoon and Mackenzie Guillaume assist their 3rd grade class with an activity.
Cadets Jordan Witherspoon and Mackenzie Guillaume assist their 3rd grade class with an activity.
Cadet Whitney Newman presents a class on the different types of money to her Kindergarten Class.
Cadet Whitney Newman presents a class on the different types of money to her Kindergarten Class.
Cadets Daniel Freund and Alyssa Cerula setting a positive example the Kindergarten Class.
Cadets Daniel Freund and Alyssa Cerula setting a positive example the Kindergarten Class.
Cadets Chelsea Agustin, Ryan Delany and Emily Flores teaching the 4th graders about advertising their business.
Cadets Chelsea Agustin, Ryan Delany and Emily Flores teaching the 4th graders about advertising their business.
Cadets Brooklyn Swackhamer, Aniyah Henley , Devin Carr and Sophia Chiarello with their very motivated 3rd grade class.
Cadets Brooklyn Swackhamer, Aniyah Henley , Devin Carr and Sophia Chiarello with their very motivated 3rd grade class.

Wiesbaden High School: Warrior Battalion Marksmanship team wins DODEA Europe West Conference Final

February 2nd, 2026|Comments Off on Wiesbaden High School: Warrior Battalion Marksmanship team wins DODEA Europe West Conference Final

Cadet Kai Malaga shoots in the kneeling position at the DODEA Europe West Conference Marksmanship Final. (Photo by Aiden Prete) Written by Cadet Kylyn Drake This year has been one of the most successful years [...]

Garfield High School: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

January 30th, 2026|Comments Off on Garfield High School: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Garfield High School Army JROTC Cadets march in their local Martin Luther King Day Parade. (Photo by Raymond Eason, Army Instructor) Written by Terry Buckhannon, Army Instructor On Jan. 17, the Garfield High School Army [...]

Mercer County Technical: Army JROTC STEM Academy Makes History with First Place Finish in Inaugural Drill and Ceremony Competition

January 16th, 2026|Comments Off on Mercer County Technical: Army JROTC STEM Academy Makes History with First Place Finish in Inaugural Drill and Ceremony Competition

Mercer County Technical Schools Cadets march at the Central and South New Jersey LET I Drill and Ceremony Competition in Bayville, New Jersey. (Photo by Leonardo Ramos, Army Instructor) Written by Javier A. Cortéz, Senior [...]