WELCOME TO CARY NJROTC
Welcome to the Cary High School Navy JROTC Unit's website! Here, you'll find up-to-date information on our activities, events, and academic resources. We're eager for the upcoming school year and encourage cadets to get involved right away.
The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program is an excellent investment in your child's future. Our cadets learn leadership skills, responsibility, and the value of contributing to something greater than themselves. They also form lifelong friendships. The NJROTC Program aims to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, leadership, and a sense of accomplishment.
Our unit has been in existence since the fall of 1996, and we have a history of service, tradition, and achievement for which we are extremely proud of. For the past 24 years, our unit has been honored as a distinguished unit, reflecting our dedication to excellence. We strive to develop each cadet's mental, emotional, and physical strength. Our core values are HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT, coupled with treating others with kindness and respect.
Go Imps!
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Recent Activities
Rumble at the Ridge
On November 23rd, Cary High NJROTC traveled to Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to compete in the Rumble at the Ridge. We’re excited to have qualified for Area Six, finishing 3rd overall, behind Myrtle Beach and Southeast! 🏆 Our team earned 1st place in Academics, 2nd in Personnel Inspection, 2nd in Color Guard, and 3rd in Unarmed Exhibition. 💪💥 We also took home 7 out of 10 knockout medals, with several top 3 finishes. Proud of our team's hard work and dedication! 🎖️
Myrtle Beach Drill Meet
On December 7th, the Cary NJROTC Drill Team went down to South Carolina to compete at the Myrtle Beach Drill Meet. They finished 5th overall out of 14 schools. Cary placed 2nd in Academics, 3rd in Personnel Inspection led by Matthew O’Neal, and 3rd in Armed Exhibition led by Ethan Copenhaver. Cadet Chelsea Martin led Cary’s sit up total with an outstanding 228 sit ups. Cadet Ky Snyder won 1st place in unarmed individual drill, and Ethan Copenhaver finished 3rd in individual armed drill.
Cary Christmas Parade
On December 14, 2024, Cary High NJROTC proudly participated in the Cary Christmas Parade, taking second place in the lineup right behind JC Penney. Cadets demonstrated exceptional uniformity and discipline throughout the event. Highlighting the parade was our first-ever 5-person Color Guard, expertly commanded by Cadet Snyder. Leading the procession, the Unarmed Platoon, under the command of Cadet CO Jayden Cruz, displayed both precision and holiday spirit, as each cadet donned a festive Santa hat. The event was a fantastic display of teamwork and Christmas cheer!