Hornet's Nest
Hive News (Upcoming Events)
The Mighty Hornets would like to welcome our new Senior Army Instructor LTC Terry L. Duran.
Welcome to the Hornet's Nest New Cadets!
We look forward to forging a great future with you.
Announcements
The JROTC is looking for parent volunteers to lead and/or be a part of the JROTC Booster Club. Please contact one of the instructors if you are interested. The boosters assist the program with fundraisers and support at all of the drill meets.
Upcoming Events
2-4 August- from 09:00-12:00- FISH Camp (All-New Cadet's Welcome)
16 August- First Day of School!
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Cyber Patriot
Are you interested in learning Linux, Window's Hardeninig, or Cisco? Join the Cyber Patriot Team to learn more. email: terry.ceasor@ecisd.net
JLAB Competition Dates:
1-20 November - Level 1
Battle of the Flowers Parade
Every year the Corps of Cadets participates in the Battle of the Flowers Parade. This is an event where ALL
Cadets participate. The Battle of the Flowers Parade is scheduled for TBD. All CADETS need to
report to the JROTC at 9:00 am.
The schedule is:
0900 am Instructors / Cadets / Boosters Report to JROTC
0930 am Departure to Parade
1030 am Prep for Parade
1100 am Report in
1200 am Start of Parade
2:00 pm End of Parade
2:30 pm Lunch
3:15 pm Load Buses
4: 30 pm Arrival to JROTC - ECHS
Cadet Olympics will be held on May 16, 2020 at East Central High School.
Awards Ceremony
The School Year 2021-2022 awards ceremony is scheduled for TBD.
50 Years in the Making!
Military Ball!
The School Year 2020-2021 Military Ball is currently scheduled for:
Location: TBD
Cadet Photos
The date for the annual Cadet photos is TBD. Photos can be taken in either Class A or Class B Uniforms.
EC JROTC Booster Club
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE JROTC BOOSTER CLUB!!
The JROTC Booster Club supports the Corps of Cadets throughout the year with fund raisers, chaperones and at drill meets. All parents are invited to be a member of the booster club as it gives parents an opportunity to see first hand the impact the program has on the students and the community. The booster club is always taking donations of the following items: water (8 oz bottles), gatorade, hair pins, ponytail holders, cotton balls, q-tips, hairspray, bandaids, chips, snacks, peanut butter and jelly.
The next Adopt-a-highway is TBD. All cadets are encouraged to participate and earn some community service hours.
Color Guard/Drill Team
16 November - Reagan
14 Dec- East Central
Cyber Patriot
7-9 Dec- Round 2 Qualifications
11-13 Jan- State Round
1-3 Feb- Semifinals
7-11 Apr- National Finals Competition
JLAB
1-20 Nov- Level I
1- 15 Feb- Level II
21-25 June- Level III The JLAB Champoinship in Washington DC