Overview

  • Picture of NJROTC logo from BTW NJROTC guidebook

    NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (NJROTC) PROGRAM

    BTW NJROTC OPERATIONAL SCHEDULE

    8th and 9th graders:  Are you interested in NJROTC?  Please watch the Introduction to the Program Video to learn more about the NJROTC program and all of the fun you could be having.

    10th, 11th and 12th graders:  Watch this video to learn how you can get prepared for life after high school

    Parents:  Please read this information which explains how you can keep in-the-know with NJROTC

    NJROTC OPERATIONAL SCHEDULE 

    Operational Schedule

    PHYSICALS:  A physical is required for all cadets in NJROTC during the 2023-2024 school year.  There is an opportunity to get a physical each year at the school. The dates will be published as advertised by the school. The cost to get a sports-like physical is around $20 (cash only). Be sure to use the new physical form which can be picked up at the main office, athletic trainers' office or athletic directors' office.  A copy of the physical will be given to the Athletic Trainer and a copy to the NJROTC instructor. This is mandatory for participation in drill events and weekly PT.

    No physicals are scheduled at this time.

    DUES: Each year group of cadets (NS1/2/3/4) are responsible for paying a dues fee of 60.00. This fee is used to augment the cost of food and travel whenever we leave the school. Almost every occasion, we take it upon ourselves to feed the cadets and or use the dues to lower the cost of trip transportation, lodging, entry fees and/or food. Upon receipt of dues, the cadets will receive a welcome package of NJROTC clothing items to show support for the unit. 

Welcome

  • Welcome to Booker T. Washington High School NJROTC Unit. 

    In 1917, Booker T. Washington High School became Virginia's first accredited public high school for African Americans. The school student body count is approximately 1790 students in grades 10th through 12th. The school's namesake is the “Mighty Bookers.”

    The NJROTC program here at Booker T. Washington is a thriving program that has been highly recognized over the last decades. The unit is very active in the community, averaging about 20,000 hours a year of community service, supporting various events around the tri-cities, and being highly competitive in Drill competitions. This has all culminated in the unit being recognized consistently as a “Distinguished Unit.”

    During your cadets' four years of NJROTC, they will learn the tools necessary to succeed in life. This course was designed to “build good citizens”, NOT to promote the military. They will learn health and hygiene, parts of the government, situational leadership, teamwork, mentorship, drill-discipline and much more. We pride ourselves on giving the cadets the tools to handle college, military, or the workforce immediately after high school. Many cadets return to support the program and mentor the new cadets.

    The program supports the parents' efforts to develop and strengthen:

    Character

    National pride

    National security

    Independence

    Self-respect

    Teamwork

    Professionalism

    Self-disciple

    Decision making

    NJROTC is a mentorship program where cadets will be managed by two retired Navy instructors, yet the cadets run the program. Community involvement & professional development established by the NJROTC program is appealing to colleges & future employers. Students in NJROTC programs are more likely to stay out of trouble & graduate high school than those not enrolled. There are many college scholarships available to cadets & the instructors will guide students in finding them.

      

     

Contact

  • Earl Davidson, LT, USN, RET
    Senior Naval Science Instructor
    LT Davidson email at: edavidson921@nps.k12.va.us 
    757-628-3577 ext: 3035
     
    Angel Malone, ITC, USN, RET
    Naval Science Instructor
    ITC Malone email at: amalone@nps.k12.va.us

Announcements

I want to get involved in the NJROTC

Chaperone Registration:  If you would like to be a chaperone, please contact LT Davidson at: edavidson921@nps.k12.va.us

Chaperone for an Event:  To chaperone for an upcoming event, please contact LT Davidson at: edavidson921@nps.k12.va.us

Booster Club:  If you would like to join the booster club, please email our Booster Club President at: Mrs. Chatman: schatman300@nps.k12.va.us

Color Guard Request:  If you need support of the BTW NJROTC Color Guard, please contact LT Davidson at: edavidson921@nps.k12.va.us

Drill Team Practice Schedule: Drill Practice schedule is typically 0610 M-F and 215pm -4pm M-F. This schedule may change during the final two weeks of competition preparation.