Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Kelly L. Foye CHARLOTTE, NC — Myers Park High School Army JROTC Cadets visited the local Middle Schools and talked to 8th grade students about the JROTC Program. Some of the students will attend Myers Park High School and some will go to other High Schools, however it gave the Cadets and … Read more
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John Tao SAN FANCISCO, CA — LTC (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: “On 9 March, we were invited to General Gary Brito’s ceremony, honoring community educators and leaders in San Francisco. Here are the photos. Cadets that attended this … Read more
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) John Jacob YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Akron Public Schools Garfield Army JROTC competed in a drill meet at Youngstown East High School on Saturday March 11, 2023. Garfield Army JROTC finished first place again in the academic challenge competition lead by Cadet Jonathan Stanevich along with team members Tyler Marr, Robert Howe, … Read more
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Madonna Roberts ANSBACH, GERMANY — Two Ansbach cadets took home prizes in the American Legion Post 1982 Oratorical Contest on February 22, 2023. The post oratorical director and JROTC instructor, MSG (Ret) Christopher Buchanan, encourages cadets to compete. Cdt/SFC Laysha Bobbitt took 2nd place ($300) and Cdt/1LT Kennedy Lange took 1st … Read more
Written by: c/LTC Jayvion Summerville My Battalion Commander Story: My name is c/LTC Jayvion Summerville. My journey started when I was in 9th grade, and I joined JROTC at South View High School. At first, I joined JROTC because I wanted to, and there was no particular reason. I was a shy individual who didn’t … Read more
Written by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. You can read more about this project in our previous post, featuring Aisha Veliz. c/Captain Janiiya Williams, pictured with her 5th Year Plan, shares the following about her success in the … Read more
Written by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. You can read more about this project in our previous post, featuring Aisha Veliz. c/Major Jennifer Nunez, pictured with her Salem College pennant, shares the following about her success in the … Read more
Story by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro MINT HILL, NC — The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. This aligns with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 2024 Strategic Plan: “Every student graduating with meaningful employment or higher education opportunities.” The battalion is striving to achieve and … Read more
Written by: c/First Lieutenant Jordyn Wineglass Mint Hill, NC — The Rocky River Raven Battalion continues to recognize faculty and students for their excellence. Faculty and students were recommended by their peers and teachers due to their character, inside and outside of the classroom. We surprised students in their classrooms with a personal handwritten note … Read more
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 … Read more