JROTC

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered at Waco High School and University High School and teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army and the high schools to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The outcomes of the JROTC program are:

• Act with integrity and personal accountability as they lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce
• Engage civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society
• Graduate prepared to excel in post-secondary options and career pathways
• Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health
• Value the role of the military and other service organizations

With the Waco ISD support, the JROTC program achieves these outcomes by using a world-class 21st Century, technology driven, student centered curriculum. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics.

On 2 March 2019, the Waco High JROTC Orienteering team competed at the Crawford State Park Orienteering Meet in Dallas. The cadets did an outstanding job during the meet! The following cadets won metals on their courses:

· On the Orange Orienteering Course Male Under 18:
- Cadet Joshua Arenas – 2nd Place

· On the Orange Orienteering Course Male Over 18:
- Cadet Bill Wasylynszyn – 1st Place
- Cadet Christian Amspacher – 2nd Place

· On the Yellow Orienteering Course Male Under 15:
- Cadet Christopher Rodriguez – 2nd Place

· On the Yellow Orienteering Course Male Over 15:
- Cadet Jairhen White – 2nd Place

· On the Yellow Orienteering Course Female Under 15:
- Cadet Kashanti Vaughn – 3rd Place

· On the Yellow Orienteering Course Female Over 18:
- Cadet Anastasia Reyes – 1st Place

· On the White Orienteering Course Female Under 15:
- Cadet Ruby Martinez – 3rd Place

· On the White Orienteering Course Male Under 15:
- Cadet Anthony Lopez – 1st Place

· On the White Orienteering Course Male Over 15:
- Cadet Christopher Fuentes – 1st Place
- Cadet Cameron Wheeler – 2nd Place
Please congratulate these cadets for a job well done representing Waco High Lion’s Pride!