JROTC Class Description

What Happens in the Class

In class, the cadets are taught leadership and self discipline.

The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to become better citizens.

The class is excellent for teaching shy teenagers how to be more outgoing. It is an excellent place to make friends.

The cadets will have the chance to get promoted to new ranks and be given positions of leadership.

The class is run by Colonel (Retired) Gary Blagburn and Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Jon Smith.

The class began in 1916 when Congress passed the National Defense Act. Statistically, in schools with a JROTC program:

Attendance is up 3 percent
Graduation is up 9 percent
Suspension, expulsion, detention, ISS, and other disciplinary issues are down 10 percent
Drop outs down 2 percent
Test scores and GPA up 2%.