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.

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]

Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

March 11th, 2026|Comments Off on Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

Cadets from Daegu Middle High School in Daegu, South Korea gather around the "Helmet with Holes" exhibit at the Waegwan War Memorial Museum, which collects and displays authentic artifacts from the Korean War. (Photo [...]