NJROTC step in the right direction for the youth

Larry Curtis

Editor In Chief

The NJROTC is a spectacular program and has a lot to offer the youth. Some believe that this might be a good way to improve our school’s culture and willingness to learn.

Student Damareea Cole had some interesting things to say about the NJROTC’s amazing effect on him. He believes the NJROTC is an.

“Amazing way to learn our way around the navy, and it teaches us important life lessons.” He’s also a part of the PT team for fitness and has lots of different opportunities.

The NJROTC also helps the community a lot. They do food drives often.

“Food drives are going good,” said student Enacence Knaack member of the NJROTC says.

They most recently hosted a food drive in Monee on October 3, 22022.

“A great way to develop discipline and have fun doing it,” said student Enacence Knaack.

PO reed pushes students to be the best versions of themselves, and it seems the students love him

“PO reed is great at balancing seriousness and interacting with us,” says Damareea Cole.

Students recommend the program to everybody who’s up to the challenge. All you have to do is be open-minded,

“I recommend it to everybody, but you might have trouble if you have an attitude problem or don’t want to follow commands and study,” Enacance Knaack says.

The NJROTC is an amazing way to get disciplined if that's what you are looking for as well.

“I definitely recommend for students who tend to get in trouble, all you have to do is follow directions,” says Cole.

The NJROTC also is good for resumes. The NJROTC is a great way to learn things that you will be using for the rest of your life.

About 20% of NJROTC students join the military. The NJROTC as a community promotes leadership, character, and community service. The JROTC has been around since 1916.

There are lots of things someone can learn in the NROTC program. Including training in airborne, air assault, medical training, and other technical skills.

There's no firm age requirement students only have to be in the 9th grade and up. The NJROTC has 500,000+ plus members in the nation. There are no fees you have to pay while in the NJROTC program.

The NJROTC uniforms must be worn all day for at least one school day each week. The cadets wear these uniforms proudly and professionally with confidence.

The NJROTC is overall a program focused on enriching cadets' futures.