Cadets Train for Competitions by Ashley Vargas

For five days at the beginning of August the Riverview High School NJROTC staff hosted an orientation for incoming cadets.  After a week of learning drills, how to prepare their new uniform and physical training, we welcomed these new cadets into our NJROTC Shark family by having a cookout with fun activities the last day.

With our competitive spirit and consistent drill practices, Riverview's NJROTC program is one of the best in the nation!  Our Shark Battalion has been selected for the Distinguished Unit Award for several years now, making us second to none in Hillsborough County.  This year, we have set our sights high with the goal of first place at Nationals.  With our outstanding record of first place at every competition, this dream could possibly become a reality.  For the first time, we are searching aor a local company to sponsor us to become a part of making this dream come true. 
We believe that we stand out from the rest because of our strong family bond within the unit.  Like a family, we eat, sleep, practice, and win together!

Our competition schedule is as follows:  September 29, Winter Park, October 27, Central, November 17, Lake Howell, December 8, Boca Raton, January 19, TBA.

Anyone interested in making a donation may call MCPO Green in the Riverview High School ROTC office at 672-5017 for details.