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Cadets present JROTC unit briefing to Carroll County Board of Education
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Summary
Cadets from the Carroll County JROTC program gave the board a 2025–26 unit briefing highlighting community service, leadership training, competitive teams and new training equipment; board members asked about schools, class years and post‑graduation plans.
Cadet Colonel Ball and fellow cadets presented the Carroll County JROTC 2025–26 unit briefing during the board's April 13 work session, outlining the program's mission and activities.
"Our mission statement is developing citizens of character," Cadet Colonel Ball said, and described the unit's goals to help students succeed academically and in their communities. Presenters listed recent activities including 18 Veterans Day events, parades, two blood drives at Central High School, litter pickups and participation in color guard ceremonies.
Cadets described extracurricular options and training resources: STEM‑related leadership activities such as aviation and robotics, competitive teams including Raiders and drill, an elite color guard that performs at graduations and community events, and flight simulators used for training. One cadet described a locally run leadership course, "Camp Carroll," which the program created to replace a costlier, off‑site option.
Cadets also spoke about what the program means to them personally. "I joined the Corps completely on accident, but I stayed because it helped me in a way that I didn't really realize I needed help," Cadet Colonel Ball said. Other cadets said they plan to pursue college degrees (engineering and nursing were mentioned) and military or NROTC pathways.
Board members asked the students which high schools they attend and their class years. The cadets said they attend Central High School; two said they are juniors and one said she is a senior. Chair Miller and other board members thanked the cadets for their presentation and for representing schools across the district.
The briefing concluded with an invitation from the board to continue supporting student leadership and to attend summer and district events where cadets will participate.
