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JROTC IN DC
JROTC
CHANGING LIVES
ONE CADET AT A TIME
by Kelly Merritt
“I t really is a great program. I just wish my high school had it at the time when
I was young.”
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Garrah may not have had Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC) at his school, but he devotes his time to making
sure Collier County students have the opportunity to participate in this program of
excellence.
He works with Sergeant First Class Vince Phillips, Army Instructor, at Naples
High School while Lieutenant Colonel Garrah is the Senior Army Instructor.
Together the dynamic duo manages the program that helps students become their
best selves, both academically, personally and professionally.
“JROTC is a regular high school elective class which means students don’t have
to take it, however, many do because it offers them challenges, experiences, growth
and fun unlike any other class in high school,” says Lieutenant Colonel Garrah
of the leadership class. “The curriculum includes classes in leadership, citizenship,
American history, briefing skills, personal finance, physical fitness, team building,
drill and ceremonies, values, career exploration and service learning.”
JROTC extracurricular clubs meet afterschool and on weekends. Cadets can
participate in Drill Team, Rifle Team, Color Guard, Drum Corps, Raiders Team,
Leadership Team and Academic Team. One of the most popular classes is Cyber
Patriot, that teaches cyber security. DJEUNIE SAINT LOUIS
110 Life in Naples | January 2015
JROTC
CHANGING LIVES
ONE CADET AT A TIME
by Kelly Merritt
“I t really is a great program. I just wish my high school had it at the time when
I was young.”
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Garrah may not have had Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC) at his school, but he devotes his time to making
sure Collier County students have the opportunity to participate in this program of
excellence.
He works with Sergeant First Class Vince Phillips, Army Instructor, at Naples
High School while Lieutenant Colonel Garrah is the Senior Army Instructor.
Together the dynamic duo manages the program that helps students become their
best selves, both academically, personally and professionally.
“JROTC is a regular high school elective class which means students don’t have
to take it, however, many do because it offers them challenges, experiences, growth
and fun unlike any other class in high school,” says Lieutenant Colonel Garrah
of the leadership class. “The curriculum includes classes in leadership, citizenship,
American history, briefing skills, personal finance, physical fitness, team building,
drill and ceremonies, values, career exploration and service learning.”
JROTC extracurricular clubs meet afterschool and on weekends. Cadets can
participate in Drill Team, Rifle Team, Color Guard, Drum Corps, Raiders Team,
Leadership Team and Academic Team. One of the most popular classes is Cyber
Patriot, that teaches cyber security. DJEUNIE SAINT LOUIS
110 Life in Naples | January 2015
