Welcome
Welcome! Whether you are a returning cadet or new to the program, I hope you will find your time in the program enjoyable, productive, mentally, and physically challenging, and memorable. While you are a cadet, we expect that you will do your best to live by the Marine Corps JROTC’s Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We hope you will strive to learn how to be a leader and build your individual character by pushing yourself beyond your previous limits and setting an example of tolerance and teamwork for all DAHS students to emulate. In order to accomplish these things, you must make every effort to individually strengthen your own self-discipline.
Welcome! Whether you are a returning cadet or new to the program, I hope you will find your time in the program enjoyable, productive, mentally, and physically challenging, and memorable. While you are a cadet, we expect that you will do your best to live by the Marine Corps JROTC’s Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We hope you will strive to learn how to be a leader and build your individual character by pushing yourself beyond your previous limits and setting an example of tolerance and teamwork for all DAHS students to emulate. In order to accomplish these things, you must make every effort to individually strengthen your own self-discipline.
First, let me define our Core Values for you. Core Values emanate from the very fiber of your being. They, in effect, are you – the core of your being. HONOR – H. L. Mencken (American author) wrote: “The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.” I encourage all cadets to embrace the truth of these words. Be strong in mind, spirit and body, and excel in doing the right thing because it is what should be done, not what your peers define as right! COURAGE – This goes hand-in-hand with Honor. Be brave enough to do and say the right thing regardless of the consequences or fears you perceive. This is especially true when dealing with fellow students and friends. Don’t do and say what they want you to do or say – have the guts to do it the right way because you have the courage to do the right thing. COMMITMENT – Be true to your word. If you say you will do a certain thing, DO IT! If you swear that you believe something, have the courage to say publicly that you believe it and you will honor yourself.
First, let me define our Core Values for you. Core Values emanate from the very fiber of your being. They, in effect, are you – the core of your being. HONOR – H. L. Mencken (American author) wrote: “The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.” I encourage all cadets to embrace the truth of these words. Be strong in mind, spirit and body, and excel in doing the right thing because it is what should be done, not what your peers define as right! COURAGE – This goes hand-in-hand with Honor. Be brave enough to do and say the right thing regardless of the consequences or fears you perceive. This is especially true when dealing with fellow students and friends. Don’t do and say what they want you to do or say – have the guts to do it the right way because you have the courage to do the right thing. COMMITMENT – Be true to your word. If you say you will do a certain thing, DO IT! If you swear that you believe something, have the courage to say publicly that you believe it and you will honor yourself.
Every student in our MCJROTC Program selected to become a cadet. Though this is an elective course/program let me make this perfectly clear that I will and you should want to be held to a higher expectations as members of the DAHS MCJROTC. These expectations exceed that for average students at DAHS and include a higher standard of personal integrity; greater respect for each other, our school and community; and a willingness to work hard to improve individually and as a group. We have been recognized as a ‘Distinguished' and well-respected unit in our community and beyond for over sixteen years. Our reputation has grown nationally and we want to strive to continue this through each school year.
Every student in our MCJROTC Program selected to become a cadet. Though this is an elective course/program let me make this perfectly clear that I will and you should want to be held to a higher expectations as members of the DAHS MCJROTC. These expectations exceed that for average students at DAHS and include a higher standard of personal integrity; greater respect for each other, our school and community; and a willingness to work hard to improve individually and as a group. We have been recognized as a ‘Distinguished' and well-respected unit in our community and beyond for over sixteen years. Our reputation has grown nationally and we want to strive to continue this through each school year.
Our goals for this year are simple: strive to maintain our reputation in the community; increase opportunities for cadets acceptances into colleges and universities; and continue to improve the success of all our extracurricular teams – Academics, Athletic, Drill, & Orienteering – by striving to compete at all national level competitions. The first of our goals will require hard work and focus by everyone to earn recognition once again as a Distinguished Unit. The end result will be pride in our accomplishments – a great feeling that all cadets can share.
Our goals for this year are simple: strive to maintain our reputation in the community; increase opportunities for cadets acceptances into colleges and universities; and continue to improve the success of all our extracurricular teams – Academics, Athletic, Drill, & Orienteering – by striving to compete at all national level competitions. The first of our goals will require hard work and focus by everyone to earn recognition once again as a Distinguished Unit. The end result will be pride in our accomplishments – a great feeling that all cadets can share.
I am eager for another exciting and rewarding year of accomplishments for our unit. I look forward to getting to know the cadets and their parents better, and working to make the cadets’ time at DAHS a great and memorable experience they will cherish forever.
I am eager for another exciting and rewarding year of accomplishments for our unit. I look forward to getting to know the cadets and their parents better, and working to make the cadets’ time at DAHS a great and memorable experience they will cherish forever.
Your honored servant-leader, Dallastown Area High School Senior Marine Instructor,
Your honored servant-leader, Dallastown Area High School Senior Marine Instructor,
Major Kenneth A. White, USMC (Ret)
Major Kenneth A. White, USMC (Ret)