CMS Cadets Recognized for Excellence

The Carolinas Freedom Foundation annually sponsors the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Awards and Recognition Ceremony. Held toward the end of each academic year at Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum, this ceremony recognizes outstanding individual performances by cadets in the JROTC programs. Medals are presented for excellence in academics, citizenship and leadership.

The top five JROTC programs are also presented with the Superintendent’s Proficiency Cup for excelling in physical fitness, general military excellence, academic competition, and community services.

In addition to the 1,500 cadets who assemble on the Bojangles Coliseum floor, more than 2,000 parents, friends and community supporters attend this event.

Here are some significant facts regarding the JROTC program in Mecklenburg County:

All 18 high schools in the county have JROTC units
In the 2008-2009 academic year, 3,298 cadets enrolled
The on-time graduation rate as it directly relates to the JROTC program seniors in more than 98%
Approximately $10 million in scholarships were awarded in 2007 to students in the program
 
 
Thursday,
April 14, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Bojangles Coliseum
Cost: free admission and parking
 
Sponsored by

Thanks also to Mr. Tom Hughes and the Hearst Corporation

For more information about the AT&T Cadet Achievement Awards contact:

Col. Harry Ray
704-504-9854
CMSJROTC06@earthlink.net