WELCOME CLASS OF 2026!
To develop honorable, courageous, character-driven young adults who possess the attributes of personal responsibility and accountability in order to become model citizens in service to the United States.
Intent: In close PARTNERSHIP with school administrators ensure that MCJROTC remains a renowned educational and co-curricular resource in our High Schools and the premier youth character and leadership development program in DoD.
The very mention of the word Marine evokes an image of a young man or woman who has an ingrained sense of service, honor, courage and commitment. Marine Corps Junior ROTC Cadets are trained and educated in the importance of the same principles that have guided the Marine Corps for 244 years.
The mission of the Abraham Clark High School Marine Corps JROTC is to train and educate young men and women in the fundamentals of leadership, citizenship, and military skills. Our cadet goals are to consistently exceed the expectations of our parents, our teachers, our friends, and our neighbors, and to represent the Marine Corps with distinction and pride throughout our community.
Our vision is to build a Corps of Cadets who will be productive members of our society, future leaders, who will be tangible examples of the pride, esprit and history that have distinguished Marines for 243 years. A vision for a corps of young men and women dedicated to their country, their community, their families, and their friends. A vision for adults who will practice the skills they have learned as cadets long after they leave Abraham Clark High School.
Honor is the quality that guides us to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior
To never lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.
To abide by an uncompromising code of ethics; to respect human dignity.
To have respect and concern for each other.
Courage is the value that gives you the moral and mental strength to do what is right, with confidence and resolution, even in the face of temptation and adversity.
Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication to excellence that leads to superior performance.
It is the day-to-day duty of every cadet in the Marine Corps JROTC program at Abraham Clark High School.
It our ability to join as a team, to improve the quality of; what we do at school, to improve the quality of our lives at home and to better citizens within our community.
Cadets are trained and educated in Character and Leadership throughout their four years in the MCJROTC Academy
The Lifelong learning Curriculum is designed to provide cadets with the life-skills that are valuable for success in college, work and life.
Cadets are the leaders in Community Service and consistently average over 4000 hours of community service throughout the Roselle Community.
The emphasis for cadets is on honoring our heroes, learning about the military and inspiring others about the price of freedom.