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    The 8th Denver JROTC Battalion has been an integral department of Thomas Jefferson High School, since it opened its doors in 1960.  We are located near Interstate 25 and Hampden avenue in southeast Denver, Colorado.

In his research completed in 1971, former Director of Army Instruction, Colonel Richard C. Zalesky, wrote "The Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Colorado, July 17, 1927, in a pictorial summary of "The Denver High School Cadet Corps" portrays a cadet unit with the following caption:  "History of the Denver High School Cadets extends back to 1874, when the first company was organized at Arapahoe School."  The unit apparently did not have official recognition.

Although frequently (and mistakenly) referred to as a club, JROTC is neither a "club" nor an activity.

JROTC is an elective citizenship class that is available to all eligible students, grades 9-12.

JROTC Cadets are high school students. they are not trained as soldiers nor do they incur any military obligation by participating in JROTC.

Upon successful completion of JROTC, cadets earn PE (physical education) and elective credits towards their high school graduation.

Our instructors are retired United States Army Veterans with more than 80 years of combined experience.  We are experienced educators, we are NOT military recruiters.

Our "News" link will keep you posted on the latest happenings in our JROTC battalion

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