MHS JROTC to compete in nation’s capital
Published 3:00 am Friday, March 22, 2024
- Members of the Meridian High School JROTC are first row, left to right, retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Deric Mitchell, Cadet Shyniia Kelley, Cadet Markecia Mckee, Cadet Ly'Kecia Cole, retired 1st Sgt. Marvin Nance; second row, left to right, Cadet Bobby Lewis IV, Cadet Jolia Brassfield and Cadet Kurdarius MccLelland; third row, left to right, Cadet Jakobe Moore, Cadet Taderriyon Forbes, Cadet D'Andre Brown and MHS Principal Angela McQuarley. MHS JROTC members Kelley, Cole, Lewis IV and Forbes will participate in the championship event to be held in Washington, D.C., from June 21-25.
Following two online rounds of rigorous competition against teams from all over the world, the Meridian High School’s JROTC Academic Team, comprised of Sh’Nyiia Kelley, Ly’Kecia Cole, Bobby Lewis IV and Taderriyon Forbes, has secured a coveted spot in the championship event in Washington, D.C.
“This is a great accomplishment being one out of 32 schools to be selected to compete in the JROTC Academic Bowl Championship,” said Chief Deric Mitchell, MHS JROTC senior instructor. “The students really worked hard to make this happen, and the cadets are excited about the opportunity to compete in the National Competition and visit Washington, D.C.”
The 2024 U.S. Army JROTC Academic Bowl Championship is taking place at The Catholic University of America campus from June 21-25. This prestigious event is sponsored by the U.S. Army JROTC and organized by College Options Foundation.
MHS’ JROTC team emerged with top honors among the 2,007 Army JROTC academic teams worldwide.
Their achievement places them among the elite 32 Army JROTC Academic Bowl teams in the country, earning them an all-expense paid trip to the championship event in Washington.
The preliminary rounds, marked by their intensity and speed, assessed cadets on a range of subjects – including core curriculum such as math, science and language arts, along with evaluations of their grasp on current events, citizenship, leadership skills and financial literacy. Notably, financial literacy videos sponsored by the USAA Educational Foundation were integral to the competition, with questions derived from these videos featured in Levels I and II of the online rounds.
The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl stands as a nationally recognized competition tailored exclusively for JROTC students. Through participation, cadets imbibe the values of citizenship, engage in academic rivalry and explore avenues for college opportunities. This platform provides a remarkable avenue for JROTC cadets to demonstrate their leadership and academic prowess.
College Options Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the academic journey of high school students and aiding them in their pursuit of higher education, has been instrumental in supporting the academic development of JROTC cadets worldwide for nearly two decades. Leveraging academic competitions, college exam study guides, admissions tutorials and personalized counseling, College Options Foundation continues to empower the nation’s JROTC cadets.
