JROTC
Motivating Kahuku’s Youth
The Kahuku JROTC Battalion is having a very successful year and we intend to bring our very best to all of our supporters.
Our Drill Team has already kicked off the new school year on a positive note with the Air force Drill Meet. Our Drill Team is fully prepared for the upcoming year and they are focused on bringing home the gold.
Kahuku’s Color Guard Team performs at many of our football games and school functions and puts in many hours into making sure they carry our colors with respect and honor.
The Ranger Team is hoping to have another successful year and they are getting ready for more hardcore challenges and activities. Last year our Ranger Team brought us back some mighty fine trophies so were are hoping for more.
Kahuku JROTC is fully prepared to tackle another year and represent our fine school in everything we do. Junior ROTC is an excellent way to take those skills learned in the classroom and implement them in real life situations. We have many activities in which we excel at our leadership skills and learn to get out of our comfort zones to complete a specific task. Kahuku’s own Army JROTC is Motivating Young People to be Better Citizens.
Cadet Sgt. Coker
Calendar of Event
October 23-24, 09- Navy Team Challenge (Schofield Bks)
November 11, 09- Veterans Day Parade (Wahiawa)
November 13, 09- USMC PT Competition
December 12, 09-JROTC Military Ball (Convention Center)
December 18-19, 09- Punahou Adventure Challenge (Schofield Bks)
January 16, 10- Navy Challenge
January 30, 10- West Point Drill Meet (Kaimuki HS)
February 6, 10, Organization Day
February 27, 10- JROTC Basketball Tournament (Kalaheo HS)
March 6, 10- Punahou Triathlon (Punahou HS)
March 12-14, 10- AJCLC (Schofield Bks)
March 15-18, 10- JCLC (Schofield Bks)
March 31, 10- Rehearsal For Governors Review (Ft. Shafter)
April 1, 0- Governors Review (Ft. Shanter)
April 10, 10- Pacific Rim Drill Meet
April 23-25, 10- Waianae Adventure Challenge (Waianae)
April 28, 10- Annual Awards Ceremony (Kahuku HS
KAHUKU JROTC
“The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens”
Academic benefits
* 2 consecutive years of Junior ROTC gives you a high school P.E. credit.
* More money for scholarships than any other school program.
* It also counts as a second sport for Football players.
Objectives:
1. Promote citizenship.
2. Develop Leadership.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Improve physical fitness
5. Provide incentive to live drug-free.
6. Strengthen positive self-motivation.
7. Provide a historical perspective of the military services.
8. Work as a team member
9. Graduate from high school.
Perks:
* Fun activities such as camps, competitions, & field trips.
* You get leadership experience which helps you in making accurate and timely decisions.
* Leadership experience for better paying jobs during and right after of high school.
* Numerous scholarship opportunities 2, 3, and 4 year scholarships.
Rumors & Reality
Rumor: 1SG Brandt is a mean drill sergeant who makes us do push-ups the entire class period.
Reality: In actuality, 1SG is just a teacher like all the others at school. In fact many of the cadets agree that he is the nicest teacher in school, along with 1SG Glover. They only look tough.
Rumor: JROTC is hard because they make you go outside to run and do push-ups all day, and that’s all you ever do.
Reality: Actually the only time we go outside and run and do push-ups is when we have a physical fitness test. We have one test every month which consists of curl-ups, pull-ups, shuttle run, v-sit reach, and a one mile run.
Rumor: They make you wear a uniform everyday.
Reality: You only have to wear the uniform once a week, and it’s optional to wear all day (unless you are a leader).
Rumor: If you join Junior ROTC you have to join the military after high school.
Reality: You have no obligation to join the military after high school.
Special Teams (All Voluntary)
Adventure Training Team (Rangers):
-These cadets are highly motivated and compete in various physical and technical events throughout the school year.
Drill Team:
- These cadets participate in drill competitions throughout the year and compete against other schools on the island. They are graded on their precision in marching and military movements. They also perform for the community and at special events.
Color Guard:
- This team is the most visible symbol of our battalion and school. These cadets present the American flag, Hawaiian flag, and our battalion flag at football games and other special events around the island.
Honor Guard:
-This team performs twice a year at the annual homecoming football game and also for the annual formal inspection of our red raider battalion.
FOOD BANK
A Big thanks to the Kahuku JROTC Cadets who helped with the Kahuku Community Drive. Your all star attitudes contributed greatly to the success and overall participation. Special thanks to Cadets Miura-Akagi, Preston and Brandon, Cook, Kahala, Castor, Jones-Shargani, Hite, Toli-Muti, Rodriguez-Morgan and Young P.
JROTC DRILL TEAM TAKES 3RD PLACE AT STATE DRILL MEET
Congratulations to the JROTC Drill Team who took 3rd place at the West Point Society Hawaii State Drill Meet held at Kaimuki High School Saturday, January 30th. A lot of hard work payed off. Drill team members are cadets: Jayce Young, Andrickson Manuel, Scott Castor, Harmony Kahala, Camille Tehada, Holly Frederick, Lance Manalo, Kainoa Kupihea, Zach Yamagata, and Nigel Gonzaga. Job well done.
