Writer: CW5(R) Thomas Nathan Trujillo

Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Valley High School (VHS) Army JROTC Program hosted the 31st Annual Early Bird JROTC Competition in Albuquerque, NM. The Early Bird competition was a project-based learning event and a culmination of learned skills. The VHS Army JROTC Cadets planned, coordinated, and set up this event. We had over 500 cadets from across Albuquerque and central and northern New Mexico participate in this competition. The cadets competed in Military Drill, Color Guard, Physical Fitness, Marksmanship and negotiated our new Confidence Course. 61 trophies and 46 medals were awarded to the top performers. The Early Bird Competition fostered Esprit de Corps between JROTC programs, developed teamwork and continued to motivate our Cadets to be better and more productive citizens while having fun!

James Hillhouse High School: Bulldog Brainiacs Meet the Challenge

February 25th, 2026|Comments Off on James Hillhouse High School: Bulldog Brainiacs Meet the Challenge

Written by Cadet Max Tomlin and Army Instructor Lisa Rodriguez Congratulations to the cadets of James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn. The “Bulldog Brainiacs” Robotics and Drone Team recently competed in the first [...]

Woodbridge High School: Honoring the Graves of Veterans

February 13th, 2026|Comments Off on Woodbridge High School: Honoring the Graves of Veterans

Cadets from Woodbridge High School salute the graves of veterans at the National Memorial Cemetery in Quantico, Virginia. (Photo by Cadet Ethan Gullett) Written by Cadet Ethan Gullett Cadets from the Woodbridge High [...]