Hendersonville  h.s. marine corps jrotc

Our Mission

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. In close partnership with school administrators, ensure that the Marine Corps JROTC Program remains a renowned educational and co-curricular resource in our high school and the premier youth character and leadership development program within the Department of Defense and Sumner County.

A JROTC Program provides numerous advantages for high school students, including a structured approach to leadership development through practical experiences. Participants gain enhanced confidence and communication abilities while cultivating essential character traits such as integrity, responsibility, and respect. Additionally, the program promotes an understanding of citizenship, encourages academic achievement, and advocates for a healthy lifestyle. 

Our Guiding Principles

• Integrity, loyalty and the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct.

• Equal opportunity for all.

• Promoting the dignity of the cadets and their families.

• Open and effective communication at all levels.

• Consistently maintaining excellence in leadership and management.

• Continually improving the quality of the program.

• Encouraging and embracing innovative change.

• Accomplishing our mission through teamwork.

• Ensuring the success of our program and our cadets.

Contact Information

Hendersonville H.S. MCJROTC

Hendersonville High School

123 Cherokee Road

Hendersonville, TN 37075

School phone: (615) 824-6162

JROTC phone:  (615) 264-5827

Senior Marine Instructor (SMI) Marine Instructor (MI)

Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Stone, USMC (Ret.) Sergeant Major Chris Garza, USMC (Ret.)

jeffrey.stone@sumnerschools.org christopher.garza@sumnerschools.org