Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert recently received the annual JROTC briefing from the senior cadet leaders of Warsaw’s Army JROTC Tiger Battalion.
This meeting followed a three-day training course attended by cadets at Fort Custer National Training Center in Michigan, where they studied leadership and staff roles similar to those undertaken by Army officers preparing for staff responsibilities. The course, JCAS3, provides Warsaw cadets with an abbreviated version of a course that is offered to Army officers, according to a news release from WCS.
“Our cadets always represent Warsaw Community High School with pride, whether at this course or our summer leadership training in Ohio,” said Friedrich Josellis, MAJ (R), senior Army instructor at WCHS. “Last year, our cadet staff were even ‘coined’ by the course commandant. As their senior Army instructor, I’m incredibly proud of how these leaders represent Warsaw and build up each cadet, shaping the future of our JROTC program.”
During the briefing with Hoffert and WCHS Principal Troy Akers, cadet leaders shared their insights and identified recruiting and retention as a key area of focus within the Warsaw Army JROTC program. They outlined a strategic plan to improve recruitment efforts and retain more cadets.
During the meeting, Cadet Battalion Commander, Lt. Colonel Jayden Cunningham and Command Sgt. Major Jordance Jamison presented Hoffert with a letterman patch designed by the cadets themselves. This patch, awarded to third and fourth-year cadets, honors Indiana’s sole living Medal of Honor recipient, SFC (Ret.) Sammie Davis.
Hoffert said, “WCS is so blessed to have a JROTC program. These students/cadets are developing lifelong skills and leadership through the JROTC curriculum and activities. Their impact of service, leadership and patriotism is felt throughout the school and the greater Warsaw community.”