BATAVIA, OH – Clermont Northeastern High School announced that it will be partnering with the US Department of Defense to offer the Junior Reserve Office Training Corps Program (JRTOC) to students next school year.
This highly engaging program teaches character education, student achievement, health and wellness, and leadership skills to our students. The leadership, citizenship, teamwork, time-management, self-discipline, and communication skills student learn through the program will help them be successful in their future endeavors.
Students who participate in the JROTC program are under no obligation to join the military upon graduation. JROTC provides students with the skills, experiences, and knowledge to succeed in college, the workforce, or the military.
Students enrolled in JROTC have a higher chance of graduating high school on time, earn higher GPAs, and have better attendance according to data provided by the Department of Defense.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our students, school, and community,” said Principal TJ Glassmeyer.
He went on to say, “We were awarded this program in part because of our community’s support of the military and those who serve. It was truly a community effort to make this program come to fruition. Our Congressman Brad Wenstrup even wrote a letter of support on our behalf.”
Clermont Northeastern High School initially applied for the program 5 years ago. The federal government recently decided to expand the number of JROTC programs which allowed CNE High School to be awarded a program.
More information about the JROTC Program can be found at www.usarmyjrotc.com