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 UIL Choir competition. Cadet Castro has sung the national anthem at school, and at local and community events across South Texas. Cadet Castro had over 100 hours of community service during her Junior Year in JROTC, and she is co-founder of the Weslaco High School Karaoke Club.

Creek Wood High School: Cadet honors Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

December 15th, 2025|Comments Off on Creek Wood High School: Cadet honors Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Cadet Mallerie Goulding (Photo by Jodi Orman) Written by Ronald Schlangen Cadet Mallerie Goulding of the Red Hawk Battalion recently experienced one of the nation's most profound honors when she was selected to lay a [...]

Howard High School: Cadets win first at regulation drill competition

December 15th, 2025|Comments Off on Howard High School: Cadets win first at regulation drill competition

Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion celebrates their success at the Dec. 6 Atholton Drill Competition with an impressive display of teamwork and precision. (Photo by Cadets Iliana Gaitan-McCastle and Biak Tial) Written by [...]

Ansbach High School: Cadet embraces leadership opportunities

December 15th, 2025|Comments Off on Ansbach High School: Cadet embraces leadership opportunities

Cadet Kennedy Lange (Photo by Madonna Roberts, Senior Army Instructor) Written by Cadet Marley Shackleton Cadet Kennedy Lange, an Army JROTC Cadet from Ansbach High School, received the distinct honor of attending two leadership programs [...]