Written by: Cadet Captain Yaire Barreiro, Book Study Team Captain
MINT HILL, NC — The Rocky River JROTC Book Study Team worked together to help teachers mentor students in order to “Flip The Grade”. With COVID-19 and the teacher shortage, schools have had a difficult time improving academic scores. We all had to come together to examine ourselves and to reflect on how we could provide relief. The Book Study Team analyzed their current school grades, all subjects involved in the grading process, and possible root causes of low academic scores and evaluated our findings to decide how to mitigate the learning environment from inside the student body. The Battalion focused on improving these core subject areas – Math I, Math III, and Biology – through mentoring our peers and stepping up to become teacher assistants. In doing this, the Battalion motivated our teachers and students to adhere to “The Raven Way”. “The Raven Way” is our principal’s vision, which strives to encourage our students to be triumphant inside and outside their classrooms, while building a community that allows them to flourish. “The Raven Way” consists of four core values – Respect, Responsibility, Honor, and Service. Cadets would use these values as a foundation in their education to become grade level proficient. The battalion is creating a legacy where younger generations are inspired to follow in their footsteps and uphold this legacy for the next generation. In the book “It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership” General Colin Powell quotes on chapter 27 page 170, “The sole goal is to improve our performance. It’s not about your ego or mine. If we are a team, we can level with each other in a spirit of “how do we do better?” This quote demonstrates the students seeing others being mentored and noticed the positive impact it had on the school. This encouraged non JROTC cadets to join in! After the first semester, the state exam scores have risen with the schoolwide tutoring and mentoring program the Book Study Team established. We continue to strive for excellence to represent the “S” for “Service” in “The Raven Way.”
Fort Hamilton High School – Tiger Battalion Sisters Make Tunnel 2 Tower (T2T) Promotional Video
Each year, the Fort Hamilton Tiger Battalion eagerly volunteers for the T2T run, a heartfelt event that pays tribute to our fallen service members. Cadets gather near the finish line, proudly holding banners that showcase the names and photos of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Winters Mill High School – Winters Mill High School JROTC “Falcon Battalion” Marches in Honor at Westminster Memorial Day Parade
On Memorial Day, the cadets of Winters Mill High School’s Army JROTC Falcon Battalion proudly participated in the annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Their presence brought discipline, pride, and a sense of solemn respect to this meaningful community event in WESTMINSTER, MD on May 26, 2025.
Waimea High School – Waimea High School JROTC Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony & Change of Command
On May 9th, family, friends, teachers, and community members came together in the Waimea High School cafeteria to celebrate the hard work and leadership of the Menehune Battalion Cadets during the 2024-2025 school year. The event highlighted the achievements of cadets from all grade levels and marked another success-filled year for the battalion.
