JROTC Scores High in the Voice of Democracy Memorandum

Posted on November 19, 2013 by J Lauren Kim in Sports

Two members of Hollywood High School’s JROTC and Sheik Battalion, C/2LT and Executive Officer Holly San Nicolas, and C/SGT, S-1 primary Cristian Artiga are both placed in the highest ranks of the Voice of Democracy Memorandum. San Nicolas is placed in second with 375 points and Artiga is placed in 16th with 100 points.

It is expected that San Nicolas will receive a cash prize award, a red ribbon, lapel pins, patches, and authorized ribbons. Artiga will receive lapel pins, patches, and authorized ribbons.

Now, they will move on to the final round.

JROTC’s Annual Fun Day

Posted on October 14, 2013 by J Lauren Kim in Uncategorized

All of LAUSD’s JROTC programs are taking part in JROTC’s traditional Fun Day on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The admission price is $30,including the bus and ticket fee.
The main reason why JROTC holds this special day is to not only to have fun enjoying the park’s attraction, but to give the cadets, the people who are in the JROTC program, an opportunity to communicate with other schools’ cadets. The Fun Day activity helps engage cadets involve in cooperation and participation to instill a sense of unity.
“Fun Day is a tradition that JROTC has been doing for over 15 years. It is not mandatory to attend, but it is mandatory to have fun,” said Senior Army Instructor MSG Herbert Harris.