JROTC Briefs O’Farrell Middle School
By Limuel Hunter, Jr. • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: JROTCJROTC at Lincoln High School briefed the 8th grade students at O’Farrell Middle School on the pathway to become a better citizen. The brief highlighted the mission of JROTC, which is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Additionally, the brief highlighted character and leadership development, effectively communication, working as a member of a team, improving physical fitness and strengthening positive self-motivation/esteem. The cadet briefer discussed their recently completed and successful canned food drive, which was the foundation for their annual Service Learning Project. O’Farrell News Letter
The brief concluded with reasons why the 8thgraders should join Lincoln’s JROTC Program next year—stating that Lincoln’s JROTC Program ……
- Prepares the cadets for life beyond the program
- Develops personal skills
- Teaches self-discipline and leadership skills
- Provides for mental and physical training
- Offers training on financial planning, and
- Is an enabler when applying for a job and/or filling out a college application
