Celebrating 40 years of GHS NJROTC
Hello GCC Members!!
The Gainesville High School (GHS) Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) is celebrating our 40th Anniversary. In honor of this celebration, we are hosting a Cycling Event on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. There are three courses, 32 miles, 20 miles and a ten-mile course. The registration page is located here:
GHS NJROTC Unit was established on February 19th, 1981 by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. The first Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) was Captain McGathy and the Naval Science Instructor (NSI) was Senior Chief Petty Officer Lyles. There were less than one hundred cadets with the initial unit. However, over the years NJROTC has expanded to more than a hundred- and twenty or more-person company yearly.
The purpose of the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Gainesville High School is to instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.
Activities cadets or students can get involved in are air rifle, basic and exhibition drill, academics, athletics, orienteering, drone, and color guard. The unit participates in parades, Leadership Academy, Basic Leadership Training Camp, orientation visits to naval bases, and community service throughout Alachua County and the surrounding area. Last year, GHS NJROTC was selected as a Distinguished Unit for the 2020-2021 school year.
Proceeds from this event will be used to help with cadet trips, supplies for uniforms and equipment for drill and marksmanship teams. Additionally, a percentage will be donated to help support local Veteran’s and non-profit organizations in Gainesville. Thank you in advance for your support!