For the second time in three years, the Adams County High School Marine Corps JROTC unit, Eagle Battalion, received the Marine Corps Reserve Officer's Association Award, elevating them to Naval Honor status. This distinction is given to only 20% of all schools in the nation. ACHS JROTC joins an elite group of only six other schools in the country. It is also the highest award that may be attained and it reflects a superior standard of excellence.

According to J.D. Bristow, Senior Marine Instructor at Adams City High School, this elite status is reserved for only the finest organizations in the nation. “Our unit has distinguished itself and brought pride and esprit’ de corps to ACHS, our school district, and our community with their continued exceptional performance,” said Bristow. “I cannot express how proud I am of these fine individuals. They continually raise the bar and nothing could please me more,” said John Lange, superintendent of schools for Adams 14.

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a regularly scheduled class that focuses on leadership, discipline, citizenship and physical fitness. Weekly events include drill (marching), uniform inspection, physical training and academic instruction. Students have many opportunities for after-school activities as well. In addition to the drill and marksmanship teams, they have regular opportunities for community and school service projects.

 

Source: Commerce City Beacon