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☷Stony Point achieves repeat JROTC Skills Meet victory at Great Place
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 04,2024
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Stony Point High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps had a big win at the 2024 JROTC Skills Meet in Fort Cavazos , Texas . They defended their title as grand champions for the second year in a row , beating out schools from across Central Texas in events like drill team and color guard . The team worked hard to prepare and were thrilled to come out on top . Other schools , like Irving High School Marine Corps JROTC , also participated for the first time , gaining valuable experience and community connections . The event not only showcased the cadets ' skills but also promoted teamwork and a glimpse into military life . The focus on togetherness and building strong teams was a key takeaway from the competition . "This is a great recruiting tool , " he added , explaining that the event also offers a glimpse into the future of the military . “This is how we get future leaders for our great organization . ” Spectators and students cheer as cadets compete for bragging rights in the coveted armed and unarmed training event . Ta . The Killeen High School Army JROTC training team impressed the judges with an energetic performance that included acrobatics , winning the overall title for unarmed training . "Ruth" represented the local crowd , taking top honors in the unarmed training exhibition event and placing in the top three in six other events . Freshman Irving High School placed second in the Academic Challenge and third in the boys PT event . Irving High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps recruits in Irving , Texas , perform during an unarmed training event during the JROTC Skills Competition on March 23 at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center in Fort Cavazos , Texas . It left a remarkable first impression . ( U . S . Army photo by Janetje Wright , Fort Cavazos Public Affairs ) Westwood High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps in Round Rock , Texas , participates in a JROTC skills competition March 23 at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center . Participating in the men ' s push - up event . . The team placed third in the men ' s physical training total score . ( U . S . Army photo by Janetje Wright , Fort Cavazos Public Affairs ) The Midway High School Marine JROTC from Waco , Texas , earned overall boys color guard honors and placed first in the Academic Challenge , while the Midway High School Marine JROTC from Waco , Texas , The Belton High School Marine JROTC won the championship . , won the Women ' s Color Guard overall title and placed first in Armed Training Regulations , Women ' s Color Guard Inspection , and Women ' s Color Guard Regulations . The Alvarado High School Army JROTC team in Alvarado , Texas , won the Armed Drill Exhibition and the Men ' s Color Guard Regulation , won the Armed Drill overall title , placed in the top three in his four other events , and is the reigning champion . I tried Stony Point High School . Navy JROTC . However , Stony Point excelled , taking first place in Armed Training Inspection , Unarmed Training Inspection , and Unarmed Training Regulation , and placing in the top three in four other events , ultimately repeating as overall Grand Champion . Col . Laxia Stokes , commander of the U . S . Army at Fort Cavazos , presented trophies to the cadets in his closing remarks and emphasized the importance of the competition . “This gathering strengthens community relationships and also provides a free opportunity for JROTC programs to compete and maintain accreditation , ” she said . "This competition promotes exposure for different military branches to Army posts and helps us grow our own branches . " She also mentioned her own experience as an Air Force JROTC cadet . He also reflected on how it influenced his military career . “My JROTC experience played an important role in my decision to join the U . S . Army and later become an officer , ” she shared . “As you too live the JROTC experience , ” she told the cadets , “know that whatever you want to do in life , these skills will better prepare you for tomorrow . ”
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