MURRIETA VALLEY

Murrieta Valley High School MCJROTC HIGH SCHOOL 42200 Nighthawk Way Murrieta, CA 92562 The Lamp of Learning Ph (951) 677-4471 Fax (951) 677-1152 Marine Corps The Lamp of Learning device used in the Junior Reserve cadet enlisted rank insignia signifies School website: intensive study, a source of intellect, and http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs Officers’ Training moral and spiritual illumination. Corps (MCJROTC)

OUR GOALS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010

1. Assist cadets in applying for colleges and universities 2. Groom cadets for leadership roles within America’s communities 3. Increase number of cadets in the unit 4. Participate in community service events 5. HAVE FUN!!! For more information contact:

Captain Altie T. Holcomb Leadership Education [email protected] Program Sergeant Major Gilmore Richter [email protected] PROGRAM OVERVIEW PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS

The MCJROTC Leadership The POI is based on character and - Athletes Education Program is designed to develop in leadership training conducted by the United - Honor Society Members young people those traits most sought after States Marine Corps. Below is a short - Student Council Members by colleges, universities, and employers. It synopsis of what our cadets learn. - Band Members is NOT a recruiting program for the military. In fact, the majority of students Leadership Education I FUN STUFF who complete the four-year curriculum go on to pursue careers in professions other - Designed for the new cadet, this - Color Guard Teams than the military. Many cadets go on to POI introduces the student to basic - Drill Teams have very successful college and principles of character and leadership. - Physical Fitness Teams professional careers. Students are challenged mentally and - Inter-unit Competitions physically in order to develop self- - Field Trips There are unique benefits to discipline, self-confidence, and judgment. participating in the program. These include This is the most important stage of training. OVERALL PURPOSE development of: Leadership Education II We are here to help students become - leadership skills successful at whatever endeavor they - integrity - Second-year students further their pursue. We want them to become the best - self-discipline development through the assignment of students and the best members of our - physical health leadership positions within the unit. Cadets community. Anyone who needs help, gets - mental strength can expect to hold positions of authority, it. And, anyone who can provide help, - confidence responsibility and accountability. offers it. - responsibility - sense of community service Leadership Education III If you think you might be interested in our program, please feel free to stop any The program of instruction is - Third-year students begin to of our cadets and ask questions! You can designed to progress from basic character develop management skills while continuing also stop in to speak to the Senior Marine and leadership development to the their character and leadership development. Instructor or Marine Instructor about our development of skills that can be listed on They can expect to be assigned a leadership program: your first résumé . Our cadets are sought position within the unit. after by universities and employers because they know that our graduates are able to Leadership Education IV Senior Marine Instructor successfully contend with stress and Captain Altie T. Holcomb adversity and are able to manage tasks in a - These cadets are assigned senior Marine Instructor productive manner. leadership positions within the unit and are Sergeant Major Gilmore Richter expected to assist in the development of underclassmen.