WELCOME TO CARY NJROTC
Welcome to the Cary High School Navy JROTC Unit's website! Here, you'll find up-to-date information on our activities, events, and academic resources. We're eager for the upcoming school year and encourage cadets to get involved right away.
The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program is an excellent investment in your child's future. Our cadets learn leadership skills, responsibility, and the value of contributing to something greater than themselves. They also form lifelong friendships. The NJROTC Program aims to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, leadership, and a sense of accomplishment.
Our unit has been in existence since the fall of 1996, and we have a history of service, tradition, and achievement for which we are extremely proud of. For the past 25 years, our unit has been honored as a distinguished unit, reflecting our dedication to excellence. We strive to develop each cadet's mental, emotional, and physical strength. Our core values are HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT, coupled with treating others with kindness and respect.
Go Imps!
ANNUAL GIVEBUTTER FUNDRAISING
The Cary High School NJROTC Unit has been recognized as a Distinguished Unit for over 20 years in a row. This distinction is only awarded to the top 30% of all NJROTC units. Your financial support helps our mission to develop leaders through our NJROTC teams such as: drill, marksmanship, cyber patriot, drones, orienteering, academics, athletics, sail and color guard. We also go on many educational trips and have several events during the school year including our annual Military Ball. This is a great cause to donate to and is tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
Recent Activities
Clayton Ironman 2025
On Saturday, 22nd November, Cary NJROTC’s Athletics Team traveled to Clayton High School and crushed it, earning 2nd overall! Clayton Ironman is one of the biggest and most demanding athletics meet of the year. Amazing work to the cadets who competed in that grueling challenge and those who supported the team throughout the day. Great job, cadets!
Vikings/Area 5 Orienteering Meet
On Saturday, 22nd November, Cary NJROTC’s Orienteering team went to the Vikings/Area 5 Orienteering Meet. This was our meet for national qualification, and our cadets absolutely showed out placing 3rd overall for both the meet and the area ranking. Outstanding job to the orange team for placing third, and to everyone who competed. Congrats to cadet Cruz for placing 3rd in her orange course!
Annual Mess Night
On Friday, November 14th, Cary NJROTC held its annual Mess Night at the American Legion Post 67.
Mess Night is a time-honored Navy tradition that brings cadets together to celebrate naval heritage, enjoy a formal meal, and practice in cadet-led ceremonies and entertainment. This year’s event was a meaningful evening filled with camaraderie, tradition, and pride as our cadets upheld the customs of the United States Navy.
Thank you to the American Legion for hosting us, and to all cadets, staff, and boosters who helped make this year’s Mess Night a memorable success.