February 28, 2023 / Events
We are pleased to announce our next unit field trip, a 10-mile hike along the Appalachian trail. We will begin in Harpers Ferry, WV, and end at Gaithland State Park. When we arrive, our parent boosters will be providing a free lunch.
Cost: FREE
More details can be found on the permission form. Permission Form – AT 2023
Please complete the permission form and either drop off with your instructor, or photograph and send by email to [email protected]
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February 21, 2023 / Events
Overview of the 2023 Military Ball
General. The Annual Patriot NJROTC Military Ball will be held in the Clarion Inn Event Center at 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD 21703 from 1800 to 2200 on Saturday, March 11th. This event offers our cadets and their guests the experience of a formal military dinner (with ceremonies and toasts) and the fun of a high school dance. It is important that our cadets and their guests arrive between 1730-1800 in order for them to deposit their coats before finding their seats. Expect rush hour traffic going to the ball! You have often been told that everything we do in the NJROTC is a learning experience – and that’s not all classes are in the classroom. This is true for the Military Ball. It is more formal than a prom, and includes ceremonies that are based on military tradition. We anticipate approximately 100 cadets and guests.
Uniforms. If you are a male cadet, stay in uniform throughout the evening. Check your uniform carefully and ensure that it is fresh out of the cleaners and “inspection ready.” Take extra clasps with you; if you don’t need them, someone else will. Remember, all eyes will be on us and we will be judged by our appearance and behavior. Those wearing Service Dress Blue may remove the uniform jacket only during the dance portion of the evening, and must put the jacket back on before leaving the ballroom. Rolling of sleeves and unbuttoning of shirts will not be permitted. Also, all ties must remain on. Pay special attention to your shoes and haircut. Covers will not be worn.
Civilian Attire. The Military Ball is a formal dinner-dance, and those of you who are bringing dates or other friends should remind them of the appropriate dress. At the very minimum, men should wear a dark suit, dress shirt and tie. Women and female cadets should be dressed for a formal or prom, which means floor-length dresses. It is not pleasant to deny entrance to someone who has come to have a good time but is inappropriately dressed. More detail on uniforms and appropriate civilian attire is included separately in this information packet.
Transportation. Transportation will not be provided and is the responsibility of cadets and their families. Some of you will be transported to the ball by your parents or other adults. Many of you will travel in cars driven by cadets. Please drive with caution! At the end of the evening, double-check your ride home. It’s a long walk!
Etiquette. During the first part of the evening, there are certain courtesies to observe:
- Check your coat/jacket and then check-in at the reception table.
- Say good evening to our honored guests. Talk with them and make them feel welcome. Remember your “sir’s” and “ma’am’s”.
- If you have a date, ensure that he/she is introduced to your fellow cadets to help them feel welcome.
- Use this opportunity to mingle with and get to know cadets from our unit.
Guests. Each cadet is permitted two (2) guests and parents are also welcome. Guests may be students of GTJHS or of other FCPS high schools.
Costs. The cost is $35.00 each for cadets and guests. Payment will be accepted until Friday, March 11th, and can be submitted at the door if necessary.
Dancing. Energetic but decent… this is not the place to press the envelope of good behavior on the dance floor. Your instructors do not want to embarrass you by asking you to take a seat; proper decorum will be observed throughout the evening. Remember where you are and what you represent.
Patriot NJROTC 2023 Military Ball Schedule of Events
1730-1800 Cadets and Guests Arrive
1805 Welcome Remarks
1810 Presentation of Colors
1815 Cake Cutting Ceremony
1820 Dinner
1850 Toasts
1855 Introduction of Guest Speaker
1900 Guest Speaker Remarks
1915 Dancing
2200 Conclusion
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September 19, 2022 / News
From Tuesday, October 18th through Friday, October 21st, cadets will participate in an immersive orientation at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. This trip involves sleeping in barracks, eating in the dining facilities and observing the many aspects of recruit training and marine corps history. Cadets will conduct physical training and have the opportunity to participate in some of the training evolutions. (Overview schedule attached)
- This trip is not available to naval science 1 cadets.
- Transportation to/from the base is provided by Atlantic bus charters.
- Cost: $200.00 (Check made payable to, “Patriot NJROTC.” Price includes transportation, lodging and all meals aboard the base. It does not include souvenirs or snack stops that may happen on the bus ride to and from the base.
- First 30 to return signed forms are guaranteed a seat. After the list is finalized, there will be a packing list and additional waiver forms distributed.
- Turn in signed permission forms with check to Chief Rodrigues by Friday, September 30th. If out of semester, a photo of your signed form can be emailed to Chief. [email protected]
- Please contact Chief Rodrigues with questions
Permission Form - Parris Island 2022
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