"TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS"
The Military Science (JROTC) program prepares students for leadership roles while
making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as Americans. The
mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. The program
promotes graduation from high school, and provides instructional opportunities which
benefit the student, community and nation.
CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND
Battalion Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Johnnie Knight

Battalion XO Cadet Major Katy Grinstead
Battalion S-1 Cadet Captain Cole Renfrow

Battalion Assistant S-1 2nd Lieutenant Chad Stephens

Battalion S-2 Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Conner Trowbridge
Battalion S-3 Cadet Captain Eric Heady
Battalion Assistant S-3 Sergeant 1st Class Will Simms

Battalion S-4 Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Alim Umarov
Battalion S-5 Cadet Private 2nd Class Betzabee Reyes

Battalion Assistant S-5 Private 2nd Class Alana Chuvac

Battalion S-6 Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Jacob Lipscomb
Battalion Command Sergeant Major Cadet Command Sergeant Major Nicholas Martin 
*Ranks subject to change
BGHS JROTC PURPLE BATTALION INSPECTION 2018


BGHS JROTC PURPLE BATTALION INSPECTION 2016

2018 THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT WITH THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 



November 2018 AOV at Fort Campbell

JROTC MISSION
"To Motivate Young People To Become Better Citizens"
JROTC OBJECTIVES
Promote and encourage citizenship
Strengthen self esteem
Develop leadership potential
Improve physical fitness
Promote high school completion
Provide initiative to live drug free
ARMY JROTC CADET CREED
I am an Army JROTC cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and the corps of cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
Purple Battalion Core Values
Selfless Service "Place army priorities before self."
Loyalty "Bears true faith and allegiance to the Constitution, and Army."
Honor "Follows the Army's code of values."
Integrity "Exhibits high personal moral standards."
Respect "Promotes dignity, and consideration."
Personal Courage "Manifests physical and moral behavior."
Duty "Fulfill professional, and moral obligations."