The Massanutten Journal
How JROTC Fits into the Massanutten Curriculum
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a key educational opportunity at Massanutten Military Academy. Through this program, cadets hone their leadership capabilities, physical health, and life skills in ways that benefit them in the classroom, on the field, and beyond. Core JROTC values of discipline, citizenship, teamwork, and service fit naturally into our military school's curriculum.
At Massanutten, all cadets are enrolled in this enriching program. Our Corps of Cadets is led by the Senior Army Instructor, LTC (RET) Lester Layman.
Benefits of participating in a high school JROTC program include the following:
At Massanutten, all cadets are enrolled in this enriching program. Our Corps of Cadets is led by the Senior Army Instructor, LTC (RET) Lester Layman.
Benefits of participating in a high school JROTC program include the following:
- Leadership Development: Hands-on experiences such as cadet chains of command, daily inspections, and presentations encourage cadets to develop confidence, public speaking skills, and the ability to inspire others.
- Life Skills: JROTC programs emphasize crucial life skills, including goal setting, time management, and personal accountability.
- Physical Fitness: Physical training sessions and activities are designed to build a healthy foundation of strength and endurance.
- Self-Confidence: JROTC provides a supportive environment for cadets to challenge themselves and grow into their responsibilities.
Want to see your students reach new heights in an empowering environment? Call the Admissions Office at 540-459-2167, Option 1, or contact Admissions by for more information on enrolling your student!
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At Massanutten Academy, every student matters. We develop honorable young people of character through an intentionally personal educational experience in which students are known, challenged, encouraged, and supported.
Here, education is purposeful. Through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, mentorship, service, and community, students discover their strengths, develop confidence, and learn to accomplish hard things.
We develop young people of character and competence prepared for college, leadership, and life. Honor in Character. Excellence in Purpose. Leadership in Service.
This is The Massanutten Way.
At Massanutten Academy, every student matters. We develop honorable young people of character through an intentionally personal educational experience in which students are known, challenged, encouraged, and supported.
Here, education is purposeful. Through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, mentorship, service, and community, students discover their strengths, develop confidence, and learn to accomplish hard things.
We develop young people of character and competence prepared for college, leadership, and life. Honor in Character. Excellence in Purpose. Leadership in Service.
This is The Massanutten Way.
Massanutten Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).
Massanutten Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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