CADETS AWARDED GOLD STAR JROTC

On February 22, 2022, our JROTC Corps of Cadets went through JPA, a rigorous accreditation process that rates a JROTC program in several capacities. The goal for any program is to obtain the Gold Star Standard, which means achieving 95% or higher. Our corps of cadets scored a nearly-flawless 99.4% and again achieved a Gold Star that coins us as an Honor Unit with Distinction. For perspective, only about 10% of programs earn this distinction, and it’s exceptionally uncommon to hit the mark above 99%—a truly remarkable job by our program’s leaders.

CPT (RET) Rhodes, SGM (RET) Carradine, SGM (RET) Allard, and 1SG (RET) Rocha have done a phenomenal job leading and preparing these young men and young women who represented the corps of cadets with honor and integrity. Today is a product of their leadership and consistency in holding a meaningful standard. Special recognition to Brigade Commander Luke Guajardo, Brigade XO Teagan Flinn, and Brigade CSM Adrian Castillo for being the type of young men that make Central proud. Congratulations to all of our cadets for the planning and execution of this honor! Without every one of our cadets, our program would not be the same. Finally, a special thank you to Providence and Incarnate Word High Schools for their cadets and parents’ contributions to the program.