Story by: LTC (R) Nicole Sarafolean
Photos by: Jon Yuspa
Reno High School Army JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander from 8th Brigade meets LTG (R) Leslie Smith right before marching in the Veterans Day Parade in Reno NV.
Lt. Gen. (R) Leslie Smith spent his 2023 Veterans Day in Reno NV, talking to high school JROTC Cadets who were preparing to march in the Veterans Day parade. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Athena Mckemy, the Cadet battalion commander from Reno High School, had the privilege of meeting and talking to LTG Smith. Athena said it was one of the highlights of her senior year. LTG Smith talked to Athena about college and the Senior ROTC program. He congratulated her for being the battalion commander and for her recent travel to Ft. Knox, KY for Raider Nationals. Athena has participated in the Raider team, Rifle Team, Drill Team, and Color Guard Team.
Thomas A. Edison CTE High School: Sibling Cadets Earn Prestigious Tech Certifications
Cadets Ismail Khalid and Ruhani Khalid are the first known high school students in the nation to earn all four industry certifications from the IT industry association CompTIA. Written by Army Instructor Qiyu [...]
Ravenwood High School wins Army championship at JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl
The Army JROTC Academic Team from Ravenwood High School celebrates their win of the Army JROTC Academic Bowl on June 14, 2026, Washington. Ravenwood High School went on to represent Army JROTC in the [...]
North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship
The North Central High School Raider Team from Kershaw, South Carolina won the “Best of the Best” 4th Brigade Raider Competition last month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Pictured are cadets Jasmine-Cruz Salinas, Briseyda [...]
