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.
AIR RIFLERY BANQUET
The Kahuku Air Riflery Team had a lot of fun and a great turnout.The banquet was held at a private beach park,next to V Land Beach Park. The Riflery team members enjoyed themselves on the beach, playing games, and eating awesome food!!!!:) Can’t wait until next year!!!:) Thank you to all the friends and family for their support. Raiders lead the way.
MERITS OF SCOUTING
Boy Scouts! Searching for a Merit Badge Counselor? Need help for just a few more badges? Then come on down! Make your way to the JROTC Classroom. Citizenship in the community, Nation or World, Orienteering, Traffic safety, and Rifle Shooting! Three of these Merit Badges are required for Eagle Scout, see 1SG Glover.
CONGRATULATION ZACHERY
Cadet Yamagata finished four Scout Merit Badges, Rifle Shooting, Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World. Look out Eagle Scout here we come!!!!
ONE MORE WEEK!
Next week Keith Tai Hook, Arrington Malufau, Steven Falatea, Jeff Goad, all 7th graders and Gabriel Pollister, Talmage Leiataua and Robert Ahpuck all 8th graders will receive their Traffic Safety Merit Badge.They all worked very hard during lunch time to accomplish this task. Congratulations Scouts!!!
Junior ROTC: Not your average high school course
As registration for next year is upon us, it provides an excellent opportunity to look at Junior ROTC as an elective choice. In these changing times, it also becomes more important than ever to maximize every available minute of constructional time. Kahuku JROTC does that! I like to call JROTC a “self-improvement” course. Not only do we have a nationally acclaimed curriculum, we also afford the opportunity to participate in numerous activities, competitions, educational field trips, and social activities. Our mission is citizenship and we do this by building a foundation for success.” With a focus on self-confidence, leadership, and responsibility, JROTC uses hands-on- assessments to develop and strengthen the skills that will lead to success regardless of one’s chosen career.
Voluntary participation in activities such as; drill team, ranger team, color guard, spring camp, and many more have proven to make significant and obvious improvements in self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment. JROTC knows the importance of time management and organizational skills. We incorporate this into everything we do and it has proven very successful.
Kahuku Junior ROTC is an Honor Unit with Distinction, the highest rating a JROTC program can receive. We are not recruiting for the military. We have something for everyone, and everyone’s welcome. We make learning fun! Please fee; free to call Kahuku JROTC, ext. 276 if you have any questions.
-First Sergeant Brand:Senior Instructor-Kahuku JROTC
