HHS Viking Battalion

Cadet Creed

I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constituion and the American way of life.
May God to grant me the strength to always live by this creed.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Comanders Message

I'd like to welcome back all of the cadets returning and especially the new cadets. I hope you all had a fun and safe summer. Me, along with my staff are working to make this the absolute best school year possible. Along with your help/cooperation I believe we can accomplish great things.

Mahalo for your support,
C/LTC Elliott Sugai
HHS Battalion Commander

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Commanders Message

Welcome All Cadets, Parents, and Guardians:

This past year we have accomplished so much. Our academic and leadership teams have successfully completed the first round and will move onto the second round in the Junior Leadership Academic Bowl. Although we lost our Honor Unit with Distinction, we have high hopes for our future leaders to earn the title of the true vikings HUD.

For this new year, we have many activities planned including JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge, Military Ball, Waianae Adventure Challenge and awards ceremony. During classes for third and fourth quarter, we will be conducting Rope Bridge, Rappelling, and Air Riflery.

We would like to end this year with the best activities and have the returning cadets start the new school year 2011-2012 motivated and ready to lead.

-C/ Lt. Col Kaipo Pua

Friday, April 24, 2009

Farewell Cadets!

The school year has ended and the class of 2010 is going off to their own lives. I just want to say to all the cadets thank you for your participation in everything and support the Viking Battalion. You guys did a good job . To my staff: THANK YOU SO MUCH, I couldn't have done it without you! I want to wish the incoming staff and cadets good luck, and make us proud! SENIORS: Farewell and we will miss you!! Hooaah!!

---Kaipo Jo Pua

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Training Tomorrow's Leaders

I just wanted to thank those who went to the STAFFEX this past weekend (January 31st-February 1st, 2009). Hopefully everything you learned from the classes, will not depart from your memory. Use what you've learned to become better leaders. Because afterall, that's what we're training you for :)

--Paris Espaniola

Monday, December 22, 2008

Thank You So Much!

I just wanted to personally thank those who attended our Military Ball, and especially those who helped pitch in! It wouldn't have been possible without you!

-Paris Espaniola

Monday, December 8, 2008

Please make an effort!

We would like to take this time to thank you for your hard work and commitment to the JROTC program, however, we find it important to make the mission of JROTC clear.
JROTC “motivates young people to become better citizens. Our purpose is to encourage you to make your graduation requirements and succeed both in JROTC and in all your other High School Classes.
JROTC needs to pass an inspection. This inspection requires us to have a minimum of 51 cadets for our events, including parades and Military Ball. Attending these events is VITAL to the continuance of the JROTC program. If we do not have 51 cadets attend Military Ball, we will fail this portion of the inspection. If we do not make the inspection, the JROTC program will be DISCONTINUED.
We do not have NEARLY enough cadets. If you cannot make the grade check, try to talk to your teacher, or put in a little more effort; we will accept D’s but not F’s. If your grades are acceptable, we expect you to attend. Not attending affect your participation portion of your JROTC grade.
If you are a Geographical Exemption student, keep in mind that without the program, you will have to take Band or PALC or attend a school in your district!
Lastly, we hope you will take this seriously and choose to attend. And to help you out, we have extended the deadline until THIS Friday 12/12/08.

Thank You & hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

We need YOUR help!

CADETS!
Our annual Military Ball is coming up in December! And we can't make this happen without your help. Unfortunately, we have a very low budget to work with, and we are trying desperately to raise enough funds to make this year the best :) So please, help us, and yourself out by selling the tickets we're passing out on Thursday and Friday. We need all the help we can get, so make your contribution to this event. We want it to be a great one so pitch in and help. Thanks guys!

----Paris Espaniola

Why Join JROTC?

To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.

To develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.

To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.

To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.

To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.

To develop mental management abilities.

To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military services.

To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.

JROTC History

The United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) came into being with the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916. Under the provisions of the Act, high schools were authorized the loan of federal military equipment and the assignment of active duty military personnel as instructors. In 1964, the Vitalization Act opened JROTC up to the other services and replaced most of the active duty instructors with retirees who worked for and were cost shared by the schools.

Title 10 of the U.S. Code declares that "the purpose of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment."

The JROTC Program has changed greatly over the years. Once looked upon primarily as a source of enlisted recruits and officer candidates, it became a citizenship program devoted to the moral, physical and educational uplift of American youth. Although the program retained its military structure and the resultant ability to infuse in its student cadets a sense of discipline and order, it shed most of its early military content.

The study of ethics, citizenship, communications, leadership, life skills and other subjects designed to prepare young men and woman to take their place in adult society, evolved as the core of the program. More recently, an improved student centered curriculum focusing on character building and civic responsibility is being presented in every JROTC classroom.

JROTC is a continuing success story. From a modest beginning of 6 units in 1916, JROTC has expanded to 1645 schools today and to every state in the nation and American schools overseas. Cadet enrollment has grown to 281,000 cadets with 4,000 professional instructors in the classrooms. Comprised solely of active duty Army retirees, the JROTC instructors serve as mentors developing the outstanding young citizens of our country.