For an unprecedented third year in a row and following two online rounds of rigorous competition against teams from all over the world, the Auburn JROTC Academic Team (comprised of Lucile Schwartz, Corbin Gray, Zachary Rollins and Grayce Warmoth) has secured a coveted spot in the National Academic Bowl Championship in Washington, D.C.
The 2024 All Services JROTC Academic Bowl Championship is scheduled to take place at The Catholic University of America campus from June 21-25, 2024. This prestigious event is sponsored by the College Options Foundation.
The Auburn JROTC team emerged with top honors among the 3,400 Army JROTC academic teams worldwide. Their achievement places them among the elite 32 Army JROTC Academic Bowl teams in the nation, earning them an all-expense paid trip to the event.
The preliminary rounds, marked by their intensity and speed, assessed cadets on a range of subjects including core curriculum such as math, science, and language arts, along with evaluations of their grasp on current events, citizenship, leadership skills, and financial literacy. Notably, financial literacy videos sponsored by the USAA Educational Foundation were integral to the competition, with questions derived from these videos featured in Levels I and II of the online rounds.
The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl stands as a nationally recognized competition tailored exclusively for JROTC students. Through participation, cadets imbibe the values of citizenship, engage in academic rivalry, and explore avenues for college opportunities. This platform provides a remarkable avenue for JROTC cadets to demonstrate their leadership and academic prowess.
For more information, please contact: MSG Christopher McMullen Senior Army Instructor Auburn High School JROTC christopher.mcmullen@rps205.com
About the author: MSG Christopher McMullen has been the Senior Army Instructor of the JROTC at Auburn High School for nine years.