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KATY ISD JROTC instructor describes program growth, student leadership and community service
Summary
KATY ISD presented an overview of its Navy JROTC unit at May 12, 2025. The instructor outlined program goals, enrollment, awards and community activities, and a senior cadet described leadership and skill gains.
Commander Elvis Michael, senior naval science instructor for the KATY ISD Navy Junior ROTC unit based at May Creek High School, presented an overview of the program’s educational and extracurricular activities at the board’s May 12 meeting.
Commander Michael told trustees that JROTC is not a military recruitment program but rather a citizenship and leadership development program that emphasizes leadership, followership, personal responsibility, teamwork and resiliency. He said the unit at May Creek began in 2008 and has since earned multiple unit awards, including Distinguished Unit Awards.
Michael described the Navy’s support model — curriculum, uniforms and partial funding for activities and instructor support — and said cadets participate in daily class instruction and a range of extracurricular teams and competitions (drill, marksmanship, STEM and physical training). He said the unit accounts for about 4,000 man‑hours of community service annually and that the Navy provides equipment and partial reimbursement for overnight trips and competition fees.
The program’s senior cadet, Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Alexandra White, described how participation helped build her confidence and leadership skills. "Joining JROTC has completely shaped my high school experience and changed me for the better," she said, describing experience on drill teams, color guard and leadership positions.
Enrollment data presented to the board showed about 90 cadets enrolled at the time of the presentation, with roughly 52% from May Creek and the remainder as cross‑campus participants from other district high schools; staff noted district transportation that moves cadets to May Creek for the class as a key support for cross‑campus enrollment.
The presentation was informational; the board took no action. Trustees asked questions about outreach and the possibility of adding additional units in other district areas; presenters said additional units would require Navy approval or a locally funded program (NNDC) and noted a national waiting list for funded units.
