JROTC Cadet of the Year Ceremony
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WHO:
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent, BCPS Athletics and Student Activities Department Staff, JROTC and Military Programs Representatives, and JROTC Students and Families 

WHAT:
This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of JROTC Cadets within 31 programs at 29 District high schools, culminating with the announcement and presentation of the coveted JROTC Cadet of the Year trophy and scholarship. Additionally, this year the Medal of Heroism will be presented to a cadet who saved four fellow cadets who were caught in a rip current at the beach.

WHEN:
Friday, May 23, 2025
6 p.m. 

WHERE:
Pompano Beach High School 
600 N.E. 13th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

WHY:
During the event, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn will conduct a Pass and Review, a long-standing military tradition in which a commanding officer inspects and salutes the unit's personnel.  BCPS has one of the largest JROTC programs in the nation, with more than 5,000 students participating and a 99% graduation rate.

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.