Kingsway Regional HS
Navy national defense cadet corps
Be a Part of Something Larger Than Yourself
Academic Team
Cadets tests their natural smarts, and the knowledge they learn against other Cadets from around the world. Most recently, KRHS Cadets placed 2nd in the Area Athletic, Academic, and Drill Championships
Athletic Team
Cadets on the Athletic Team compete in competitions in a variety of different exercises. These exercises may include: push-ups, sit-ups, relay races, basketball tosses, long jumps, and more.
Community Service
Kingsway's Navy JROTC cadets use their time and effort for the greater good to give back to the community.
Orienteering
Orienteering is a competitive outdoor activity using a map and compass to navigate to a series of control points.
The individual or team visiting all the points in the fastest time is the winner.
Wreaths Across America
At Wenonah Cemetary, the Kingsway NJROTC program proudly participated in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide event dedicated to remembering and honoring fallen service members. Cadets presented the colors and laid wreaths at veterans' graves, demonstrating respect, discipline, and patriotism. Through this meaningful ceremony, our cadets upheld the JROTC mission of developing leadership, citizenship, and a deep appreciation for those who have served. Their participation honored our heroes and reinforced the values of service and commitment to the community.
Veterans Day
On November 15, 2024, we honored and celebrated our veterans at a heartfelt Veterans Day Breakfast. This special event is dedicated to recognizing the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces.
Gaithersburg competition
Kingsway NJROTC cadets head out to their first drill competition for the 2024-2025 school year at Gaithersburg High School to compete in drill, academics, PT, and UPI. Cadets brought home 2 trophies for Kingsway.
COast Guard base field trip
Our NJROTC cadets went out on an exciting field trip to the Coast Guard Base in Philadelphia. This hands-on experience offered cadets a unique opportunity to learn about maritime operations, leadership, and teamwork directly from Coast Guard professionals. Through guided tours, interactive demonstrations, and engaging discussions, the cadets gained valuable insights into the critical role the Coast Guard plays in national security and public safety.
Area 3 orienteering Championships
On October 19, the Kingsway NJROTC hosted and competed in the Area 3 Orienteering Championships. Cadets gave it their all on the courses and it payed off. Four trophies were brought home including 3rd Place Yellow Challenge course, 2nd Place Junior Varsity, 3rd Place Varsity, and 3rd Place Overall. Cadet Maria Fleming won 1st Place Yellow Challenge course for female runners.
Senior Night
Our cadets proudly present the colors while wearing their pink aiguilette's to raise awareness for breast cancer. Through this gesture, they honored survivors and stood in solidarity with those still fighting. On this night, we also celebrated our seniors who have given their all to the program and made this team into what it is today.
Orienteering at Warinanco Park
Kingsway's NJROTC heads out to Warinanco Park for yet another orienteering event. NS2 cadets challenged themselves by competing on the Brown course, as the NS1 cadets experienced what the White and Yellow courses were like. Cadet Efrain Kitchin finished 1st place for the White course and Cadet Richard Cetkowski finished 5th place for the Brown course.
Tranquility trail trash Clean up
Cadets go out to the local park trails to dedicate their time to cleaning up our community.
2024 VFB Salute to Service Night Color Guard
Kingsway Navy JROTC Color Guard makes headlines and lands in the South Jersey Courier Post by Chris Lachall/USA Today Network Atlantic Group https://www.courierpostonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/high-school/football/2024/09/07/h-s-football-camden-defeats-kingsway-30-0/75117914007/
2024 Kingsway Regional Commencement Ceremony
Kingsway NJROTC performed the Color Guard for the class of 2024 commencement ceremony. The cadets worked hard on perfecting their maneuvers on a tight stage and they nailed it! Outstanding job color guard.
Color Guard Presentation begins at 1:10:00
2024 Memorial Day Ceremony Video
Cadets particpated in the Kingsway Regional High School Memorial Day Ceremony. Our cadets had the honor to perform the POW/MIA Remembrance, the program was gifted POW/MIA flag and Laying of the Wreath, honoring all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All gave some, some gave all.
POW/MIA Remembrance begins at 32:50
POW/MIA Flag gifting begins at 36:50
Laying of the Wreath begins at 1:19:20
2023 Veterans Day Ceremony
Cadets particpated in the Kingsway Regional Middle School Veterans Day Breakfast Ceremony. Company Commander Cadet Bianca Aulich was the Master of Ceremonies, Color Guard presented the colors, and a platoon of cadets was led by the Company Senior Enlisted Leader Cadet Peyton Merdian.
NJROTC Video 2023-2024
Cadets, Staff, and Administrators stopped to produce a video about what it means to be an NJROTC Cadet, and why NJROTC is right for you! If you would like to know more, please contact Senior Chief Schuster at: schusterd@krsd.us
BAND_Kingsway NJROTC_2024-10-26-06-20-45.mp41st Annual Basic Leadership Training
On ugust 12, 2024, Kingsway NNDCC saw its newest Core-of-Cadets walk through the doors for Basic Leadership Training. This has been a vision of Superintendent Dr. James Lavender for over a decade. In July 2022, Dr. Lavender received authorization to start up a Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) program. He and his team began educating the Dragon community about the program and its benefits and recruiting the rising 9th-12th grade Dragons. In February 2023, Dr. Lavender hired his first program director, Senior Chief David Schuster, USN (Ret), to build, grow, and lead the program to success. Senior Chief Schuster is a veteran of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) and was most recently with a program of nearly 600 Cadets in the program, earning Distinguished Unit with Honors for 13 consecutive years.
In June 2023, Senior Chief Schuster was introduced to the eager future cadets and their families. On August 12, 2024, the newest Core of Cadets walked through the North Entrance and began their Basic Leadership Training (BLT). Kingsway's Core-of-Cadets went through four days of intense training. On August 15, 2023, Kingsway's Cadets performed an official NJROTC Physical Fitness Test, an Academic Test, a Uniformed Personnel Inspection, a Knockout Drill Competition, and finished with a Pass-in-Review.
It is not easy to make the decision to join a prestigious organization such as the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC). That decision is even harder when you elect to be an early adopter for a program in a school of 2,000+ students. But these early adopters are not just students, they are young men and young women, they are young gentlemen and young ladies, and they are now Cadets! These cadets began their journey to becoming something larger than themselves.
academics
Incoming cadets get an in-depth rundown of important information they must learn and commit to memory for their time in JROTC.
Physical Training
Everyone must participate in PT where they are pushed to do their best in several physical challenges.
Basic Drill
The incoming cadets get training in basic drill movements they will use throughout their time in JROTC.
Team Building
The JROTC program is a growing family, and as it gains more cadets, it is key to get to know one another. Building connections is a necessity for a strong program. One way cadets get to know one another better is through team-building activities. These are activities where all cadets, no matter if they´re senior cadets or new, participate in a variety of group tasks. These tasks are focused on improving communication, building trust, and teaching everyone how to work together.
Compass training
Chief Steve Lebanski graciously decided to come out and set up a simple training course to equip cadets with knowledge of how to use a compass.
physical fitness test
Before these incoming cadets graduate they are tested on their physical abilities by participating in a PFT which consists of a mile run, planks, and push ups.
Cadet Graduation
After four days of hard work and practice cadets officially graduate from their training. There is a presentation of colors where the Commanding Officer accepts the newest cadets into the platoon.
