Mission: To reinforce the institutional tenets of servant leadership, academic excellence,  team building, selflessness, humility, resiliency, and physical fitness to select NJROTC Juniors and Seniors in order to prepare each cadet for leadership opportunities after H.S. graduation.

EVENTS

  • 7 Spartan Races (3x Sprint, 2x Super, 2x Beast)

  • 8 Hikes (Knox & Gatlinburg Area 6-14 mi) to date

  • Grand Canyon Hike (22 miles) – April 2022

  • Mt. San Jacinto, Palm Springs (21 miles) – May 23

  • Tandem Skydiving (Spring/Summer 23)

  • Scuba Certification (TBD)

  • Leadership Development

    • LtGen Lawrence Nicholson (USMC-Ret)

    • LtGen Robert Baily (USMC-Ret)

    • MG Purser (USA-Ret)

    • Maj Gen Webber (USAF-Ret)

    • Dr. JD Faulconer (JROTC Advisor)

    • CAPT John Gearhart (USN-Ret / SSBN Commander)

    • ETMAC (Morning  Meeting in Feb / 1st Thursday)

    • Knox Chamber of Commerce (Day/Evening)

    • Visit UTK ROTC (Army and Air Force)

    • JU, Vanderbilt & University of Florida ROTCs

  • Empty Stocking, Smoky MT Service Dog, Drill, CG

  • Community Service (goal: 100 hrs per Cadet)