Navy JROTC Program

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I believe the Navy JROTC program is an excellent opportunity for me to strengthen my leadership and communication skills, as well as enable me to volunteer in my community and serve as a role model.

I take great pride in my academic and personal accomplishments and know the Navy JROTC program will be a tremendous challenge. My parents have instilled in me the principles of integrity, hard work and commitment to duty. My strong core values have shaped my life and I consider these values to be my greatest personal asset. I have been described by teachers as being a student of excellent character, dependable and conscientious.

Through hard work and dedication I have excelled as a student athlete. I have achieved academic High Honors at Eisenhower Middle School for the past three years while balancing a demanding commitment to competing for my school soccer team and on a State Cup travel soccer team. I believe this demanding schedule has taught me many life lessons and helped me to remain focused.
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It would be a great honor to be accepted into this program. I know the leadership skills, team work and lessons learned from this program will lead me to excel in

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