TJ JROTC
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 December 2009 17:21 Written by First Sergeant (Retired) Carl W. Gray Wednesday, 15 August 2007 20:01
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 40 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
We appreciate your visit and value your support. Our web-site is constantly evolving, so be sure to visit often.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 05:07 Written by Jasmine Kabera Thursday, 10 December 2009 05:00
Epilepsy Awareness Comes to TJ
December 9, 2009 by Jasmine Kabera
Representative from Epilepsy Foundation talks to JROTC kids.
Photo by Rebecca Holt
Fact: there are approximately 2.5 million Americans who have epilepsy. In that group there are 180,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States, and three in 100 people will develop epilepsy by the age of 75.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 20:17 Written by Jasmine Kabera Tuesday, 08 December 2009 00:00
The Magnificent Martha Alvarez
December 8, 2009 by Jasmine Kabera
Alvarez’s leadership in her community catches attention of local paper.
Photo by Rebecca Holt
From TJ Spartan Martha Alvarez’s humble beginnings in the town of San Pablo in Guanajuato, Mexico, to her role in several Latino organizations, she has repeatedly demonstrated her inclination to take on challenging leadership positions and make them look easy.
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