πŸ“„ JROTC Essay Contest

The JROTC Essay Contest gives cadets the opportunity to synthesize lessons from the curriculum and express their leadership insights through writing β€” a cornerstone of 21st Century education.

πŸ“š SY 2024–25 Theme: Integrity

This year’s theme is integrity. Full contest details, rubrics, and essay allocations are provided via the official OPORD and annexes. Consult your Brigade POC for local submission deadlines β€” they may be earlier than the national suspense date.

πŸ… SY 2023–24 Winners

Congratulations to these outstanding cadets recognized by their Brigade:

  • 2nd BDE: Cadet Danny Song β€” Cranston High School, Cranston RI
    AI: CSM (R) Moniz
  • 3rd BDE: Cadet David Brol β€” Marmion Military Academy, Aurora IL
    AI: SFC (R) Norton
  • 4th BDE: Cadet Keone Davis β€” Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro NC
    AI: 1SG (R) Gray
  • 5th BDE: Cadet Emily Balandran β€” High School for Law & Justice, Houston TX
    SAI: MAJ (R) Bolanos
  • 6th BDE: Cadet Julissa John β€” Charlotte Amalie High School, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
    SAI: MAJ Benjamin
  • 7th BDE: Cadet Te’Onja Hinds β€” Northwest High School, Clarksville TN
    SAI: CW4 (R) Perez
  • 8th BDE: Cadet MSG Victor Martinez β€” Samuel F. B. Morse High School, San Diego CA
    SAI: MAJ (R) Mathson

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πŸ“„ JROTC Essay Contest

The JROTC Essay Contest gives cadets the opportunity to synthesize lessons from the curriculum and express their leadership insights through writing β€” a cornerstone of 21st Century education.

πŸ“š SY 2024–25 Theme: Integrity

This year’s theme is integrity. Full contest details, rubrics, and essay allocations are provided via the official OPORD and annexes. Consult your Brigade POC for local submission deadlines β€” they may be earlier than the national suspense date.

πŸ… SY 2023–24 Winners

Congratulations to these outstanding cadets recognized by their Brigade:

  • 2nd BDE: Cadet Danny Song β€” Cranston High School, Cranston RI
    AI: CSM (R) Moniz
  • 3rd BDE: Cadet David Brol β€” Marmion Military Academy, Aurora IL
    AI: SFC (R) Norton
  • 4th BDE: Cadet Keone Davis β€” Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro NC
    AI: 1SG (R) Gray
  • 5th BDE: Cadet Emily Balandran β€” High School for Law & Justice, Houston TX
    SAI: MAJ (R) Bolanos
  • 6th BDE: Cadet Julissa John β€” Charlotte Amalie High School, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
    SAI: MAJ Benjamin
  • 7th BDE: Cadet Te’Onja Hinds β€” Northwest High School, Clarksville TN
    SAI: CW4 (R) Perez
  • 8th BDE: Cadet MSG Victor Martinez β€” Samuel F. B. Morse High School, San Diego CA
    SAI: MAJ (R) Mathson