One of the events that JROTC participates in multiple times a year is Color Guards. Cadets within the program get the opportunity to present the Pennsylvania state flag and the United States Flag before events such as school board meetings, at-home football games, Special Olympics, and other school and JROTC events. Color Guards are a great way for cadets to learn discipline, and structure and are a major source of pride for cadets. Color Guards consist of four cadets, two holding rifles on both sides with the other two cadets holding the Pennsylvania State Flag and the United States Flag.
Cadets can volunteer and participate in Respect Squad and earn the Respect Squad Ribbon. Respect Squad provides cadets the oppertunity to support the school football team and develop their physical fitness. During a football game, everytime the home team scores, cadets will perform physical fitness exercises equivelent to the points scored! Respect Squad helps develop unit camaraderie, cohesion and fitness. In addition, cadets will earn community service hours.
Community Parades
The Spring Township Halloween Parade is one of the first major community events that new JROTC cadets participate in. Every year, the Wilson JROTC program marches in the parade to bring awareness to the program. It is a fun way for the new cadets to experience wearing their uniform in public, marching as a group, and meeting new people.
The final parade that cadets will march in is the Memorial Day Parade. It is an honor that our cadets march in this parade, showing our continuous and unwavering support for those who passed while serving our country.
The Armed Forces Day parade is an excellent event that allows the cadets to bring acknowledgment to the different services of the American Military. It is also a great way for the cadets to meet veterans within the Berks County community, and practice their marching and leadership skills.
Events Started by Wilson JROTC
The Wilson HS JROTC Cadets are committed to honoring the heroes of 9/11. Each participant will pay tribute by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your donation to support our cadets in this effort will go directly to the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation.
Come join us for a fun 4K run at Green Valley Elementary School in support of our annual fundraiser in support of Veterans Making a Difference which assists homeless military veterans by providing basic necessities and assistance. The organization's mission is to support those who have served their country and are now in need. Its program aim to aid homeless and indigent U.S. military veterans in Reading, PA by offering supplies and support.
The First Annual (2023)
Trot for Troops 4K
Cadet Events
The Wilson JROTC Military Ball is an opportunity for the current cadets to acknowledge and appreciate the success that the seniors in the program have brought to JROTC. It is a night of dancing and fun, with a way to let go of any stress that school may bring, and it is a way to pass the torch and the mantle onto the next generation of cadets. We acknowledge all of the hard work that the seniors have put into the program, and we give our love and support to their post-high school dreams!
END OF YEAR AWARD CEREMONY
At the end of each school year, the program holds a ceremony to celebrate the graduating seniors and ordain the incoming leadership, as well as handing out national-level awards. It is also directly preceding this ceremony that the annual program photo is taken