On March 31, 2025, Patriot Press News Anchor Trey Booker-Johnson interviewed LTC. Davis to discuss how JROTC impacts career path decision of the youth.
*Bonding
*Team Work
*Make Memories With Others
*Improve Problem Solving Skills
*Develop Leadership
$70,000-$240,000 Scholarships
Graduates From These University
*Clemson University
*University of South Carolina
*Indiana University
*Furman University
*The Citadel
*West Point Military Academy
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Connect With Your Community
Service Learning Events:
*Harvest Hope
*Leo Santa Toy Drive
Want A Deeper Understanding? Look at the following links!
MEET OUR JROTC COMMAND TEAM
In this video the Executive Officer Maggie Davis discusses the field trip opportunities and events after school.
In this video Battalion Commander Padraig O'Laughlin discusses how JROTC Cadets can develop leadership skills, and secure opportunities that will help succeed in life.
In this video CSM Daniella Gomez explains how students can bond with others by participating in teams, and how JROTC promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for students.
CLICK HERE FOR JROTC INTEREST FORM (Only from Greenville County School Email)
Meet Our Teams
Participating in a team is a great way to build leadership and connect with a diverse group of individuals! It also helps keep our cadets motivated to learn new and interesting skills.
Staff Sergeant Gregory Hamel explains what the Raider team is and how it keeps cadets physically fit.
Captain Brynn Hoxworth explains what drill is and how they became nationally ranked 4 times.
Sergeant First Class Arrissa McGowan explains what marksmanship is and the requirements to join.
Raider Team Captain
Mia Suresh
Armed Drill Team Captain
Padraig O'Lauiglin
Marksmanship Team Captain
Arrissa McGowan
Meet Our Staff
Our staff are the people who keep the battalion running fast and efficiently. They work in harmony to not only give cadets an educational experience, but a fun experience as well!
Executive Officer
Maggie Davis
Battalion Commander
Padraig O'Lauiglin
Command Sergeant Major
Daniella Gomez
S1
Brynn Hoxworth
S2
Lauren Walker
S3 (O)
Corrine Langston
S3 (T)
Andrew Patterson
S4 (F)
Alexis Rogers
S4(M)
Johnie Harmon
S5
De'Shanti Black
Announcements from our staff:
Our staff works diligently to make sure cadets are well informed and prepared:
We urge cadets and parents to look at the newsletter for constant updates on events that happened and upcoming events.
*Also if cadets have broken/missing uniform items, please see the S4 for a request form.
REMEMBER:
The staff was created to not only make sure that the battalion runs at peak condition ,but that our cadets are in peak condition as well ;don't be afraid to ask for help!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE JROTC PROGRAM
CHROMEBOOK SUPPORT LINK
FAQs
INSTRUCTOR'S SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR'S LESSON PLANS
INSTRUCTOR'S SCHEDULE
HOURS INSTRUCTOR IS AVAILABLE IF A CADET NEEDS HELP
INSTRUCTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Mission Statement
The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Students are the focus of Army JROTC's mission. In fact, they are the whole point of Army JROTC-it is devoted to their growth, both as a student and as a person. This program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and J.L. Mann Academy to give them an opportunity for total development and improve themselves in many ways. JROTC teaches self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well done, and it offers them challenges and opportunities to:
Sharpen their communication skills
Promote and encourage citizenship through participation in community service projects
Develop their leadership potential
Strengthen their self-esteem
Improve their physical fitness
Provide incentives to live drug-free
Promote their graduation from high school and develop a solid foundation for career development
Email List
LTC (Ret) James Davis- jvdavis@greenville.k12.sc.us
1SG (Ret) Kirk Tower- ktower@greenville.k12.sc.us
SFC (Ret) Anthony M. Adams - amadams@greenville.k12.sc.us
Sex Education Class
The Sexual Health and Responsibility Education Unit will be taught September 29 to October 8, 2025 (1st Semester) and February 20 to March 4, 2026, (2nd Semester) by the district health educators to students currently enrolled in PE I and JROTC 1. A general overview and outline of the district’s age appropriate, abstinence-based sexual health & responsibility education curriculum can be viewed on the district website under the Students & Parents Heading then scrolling to the Comprehensive Health & Physical Education link or by clicking HERE. Complete details including the slide presentation and videos can be previewed at the school anytime during the school day if you would like to view it. If you do not want your child to participate in the sexual health & responsibility education class or a specific portion of the class, you must bring the signed exemption form (linked HERE) to the front office in person. By School Board Policy and SC Comprehensive Health Education Law, students who exempt sexual health & responsibility education will be required to complete other health-related self-study lessons.
Supporting Our Battalion
Our Patriot Battalion is constantly doing bigger and better things for not only our cadets ,but our community. We have implemented a new fundraising initiatives to fund events such as the Military Ball , drill competitions ,providing free field trips ,and our teams.
Please email instructors to volunteer for events, and to make donations to support upcoming events.
If you are a community stakeholder interested in enlisting our services
Such as the following:
Color Guard Events
Honor Guard Events
Drill Team Performances
Step Team Performances
Please contact our instructors and consider donating to our cause
LTC Davis: jvdavis@greenville.k12.sc.us
1SGT Tower: ktower@greenvilleschools.us
SFC Adams: aadams@greenvilleschools.us
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