To Motivate Young People to Become Better Citizens: by Peer Mentor Sarah Modolo

JROTC. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Their goal is to motivate young people to become better citizens. They wear green army uniforms, blinding brass, and shiny patent leather shoes. But they are more than just their fancy attire, or red high-heel boots, or drumsticks. Contrary to popular belief, only a few cadets go on to a military academy, while the rest remain civilians. Either way, students end up with great leadership training from a military perspective. These students apply first aid techniques, read and interpret topographical maps, volunteer in the community, and lead a group of peers to accomplish a mission. Through this program they learn great life skills such as patience, responsibility, perseverance, flexibility and tact. They also perform in parades, attend Academic competitions, and drill competition. Oftentimes, commanders are in charge of teaching class, which could be about brain function, United States History, map reading, or even etiquette. These skills provide a mean to create a well-rounded young adult who can act and think independently to make good decisions and therefore become a good citizen of this country. For more information, please feel free to come down Room 4 and talk with Colonel (he is really nice!) or First Sergeant Credito (also really nice!) or anybody in the program.