Author: Samantha Davis

On Wednesday, February 8th at Port St. Lucie High School, the Senior Class of 2023 celebrated their final year in High School with a senior pinning event. During this year’s ceremony, the auditorium was filled with parents and supporters. Port St. Lucie High School was honored to include guest speaker, Dr. Adrian Ocampo. The Jaguar Battalion presented the Colors for the senior class of 2023. Cadet Captain Michael Coccaro as National Flag Bearer, Cadet First Sergeant Eathan Clayton as State Flag Bearer, Cadet Captain Isaac Mendez as the Right Guard, and Cadet First Sergeant Jeremiah Davis as the Left Guard.

On January 20th, 2023, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion traveled to Santaluces High School to participate in the Drill Competition. The females placed 1st in Unarmed Squad, 1st in Armed Squad, 1st in Color Guard, 2nd in Female Dual Exhibition, 2nd in Female Solo Exhibition, and 1st in Let 1 Squad. The Male team placed 1st in Unarmed Squad, 1st in Armed Squad, 1st in Solo Exhibition, and 1st in Dual Exhibition. Overall, the Jaguar Battalion performed great and won 1st place overall.

On Saturday, January 22nd, 2023, Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted its 28th Annual Military Ball at the Santa Lucia River Club. Male cadets wore their Class A Uniform, and female cadets came in formal gowns. Our Jaguar Battalion Color Guard posted the colors to begin the formal portion of the ceremony. Commanding the Color Guard was Cadet Major Alex Daly-Gomes as National Flag Bearer, accompanied by Cadet Captain Isaac Mendez as State Flag Bearer, Cadet Sergeant Major Alex Moleon as Right Guard, and Cadet 1st Lieutenant Jordan Harris as Left Guard. We went through numerous military traditions … Read More

On January 16th, 2023, The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion participated in a parade to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cadets marched along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd beginning from Lincoln Park Academy and finishing at Lawnwood Elementary. The Battalion was led by Battalion Commander Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Elena Garcia, trailed by the battalion staff and the battalion companies. Over 145 cadets participated in the Parade in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s outstanding achievements.

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion had the privilege to work with Guardians for New Futures and Communities Connected for Kids, to collect toys for kids during the holiday season. Port Saint Lucie High School staff and Jaguar Battalion cadets sponsored many kids to make sure they have a memorable holiday season. We were able to collect over 100 gifts this year.

On December 3rd the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion Male Raider Team attended the Florida State Raider meet at Camp Flaming Arrow, after achieving 1st place in the Area 3 Raider meet in October. Our Jaguar Battalion competed against the best JROTC programs in Florida in 5 events. Our Jaguar Battalion finished in 4th on a 1.7-mile team run, 5th in a 1-mile Litter carry, 4th in the 30-pound kettlebell carry, 4th in Tire Flip, and 4th in constructing and crossing a rope bridge over a 30-foot distance. The Jaguar Battalion Male Raider Team captured 4th overall.

On the 30th of November and the 1st of December 2022, the JROTC Jaguar Battalion held their monthly Cadet Promotion Board. During the Promotion Board, selected cadets throughout all companies are asked a series of questions that test their general knowledge on what they have learned in JROTC, their ability to recite our Cadet Creed, showing proper uniform wear, setting up a uniform, and conducting certain drill movements. They must meet these requirements to receive a promotion to a higher rank. The promotion board was an enormous success with a 73 percent promotion rate throughout all companies.

Over Thanksgiving break, Cadets from the Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion partnered with the Big Heart Brigade and prepared thousands of pounds of food for Thanksgiving Day. Our Cadets worked 2-hour shifts where they prepared food 3 days prior to Thanksgiving, then packaged food during a 3 hour shift on Thanksgiving morning. Thanks to the Cadets who volunteered and made the event a huge success.

On Friday, November 18th, The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted our second Blood Drive of the year. With the help of our Cadets, we were given an opportunity to help serve the people of Port Saint Lucie. Thanks to our Cadets, members of One Blood, and teachers here at Port Saint Lucie High School, we were able to get enough blood to save over 200+ lives.

On Thursday, November 3rd, the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion presented the colors at Village Green Elementary School for their Veterans Day celebration. Commanding the Color Guard was National Flag Bearer Cadet Major Alex Daly-Gomes accompanied by Cadet Sergeant First Class Eathan Clayton as the State Flag Bearer, Cadet First Sergeant Isaac Mendez as the right guard, and Cadet First Sergeant Jonathan Waller as the left guard. The students of Village Green Elementary spoke about the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.

On the 26th and 27th of October 2022, the JROTC Jaguar Battalion held their monthly Cadet Promotion Board. During this, selected cadets throughout all companies are asked a series of questions that test their general knowledge on what they have learned in JROTC, their ability to recite our Cadet Creed, the ability to wear the proper uniform, and conducting certain drill movements. They must meet these requirements to receive a promotion to a higher rank. This board also helps cadets experience what it is like to get interviewed for a job and speak in front of a panel of people. … Read More

The Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion attended the Area 3 Regional State Qualifying Raider Meet at Camp Tanah Keeta. The event was hosted by Jupiter High School, on October 29, for the right to represent Area 3 in the State Meet. The raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 2.2-mile team run, 1-mile litter carry, 35-pound kettlebell carry, tire flip, and constructing and crossing a rope bridge. The Jaguar Battalion Mixed 4th overall, Females finished 2nd and received an invitation and will be competing at states, Males captured 1st place overall and qualified for the State … Read More

On Monday the 31st of October, the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion conducted a Color Guard for the Professional Golfers Association at their golf course in Port St. Lucie. Our cadets opened the ceremony with the national anthem sung by Dave Bray. The event was a fundraiser from Caddies for the Cure and organized with local wounded Veterans. Commanding the Color Guard was National Flag Bearer Cadet Major Devin Callwood accompanied by Cadet Major Mery Fuentes as the State Flag Bearer, Cadet Sergent Major Alexander Moleon- Matthews as Right Guard, and Cadet Captain Michael Coccaro as the … Read More

On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, the PSLHS Jaguar Battalion presented the colors at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Commanding the Color Guard was National Flag Bearer Cadet Major Eric Smith accompanied by Cadet Sergeant Jayda Whiteman as State Flag Bearer, Cadet Corporal Ryan Lewis as right Guard, and Cadet First Sergeant Jeremiah Davis as left Guard.

On Friday, October 21st the JROTC Jaguar Battalion presented the colors for Senior Night at the football game against Southfork High School. Commanding the color guard was National Flag Bearer Cadet Major Mery Fuentes, along with Cadet Sergeant First Class Eathan Clayton as the State Flag Bearer, Cadet Sergeant Jason Arocho as the Right Guard, and Cadet Captain Mikayla Von Stein as the Left Guard. Our school won the game with a score of 14 to 0. The JROTC cadets had a tremendous time helping park cars for visitors, families, and referees, and can’t wait until our next honor guard.

On October 15th, the Port Saint Lucie Jaguar Battalion competed in their first Rifle Match against South Fork High School with A and B teams. The cadets were placed in 3 positions: Prone, Standing, and Kneeling. Out of our 2 teams, team A had 2 of 4 cadets placing 2nd and 3rd overall, Yurem Garcia shot a score of 203 out of 300, and Skylar Warner scored 201 out of 300. Congrats to both teams as they compete again on December 3rd.

On October 1st, 2022, the Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Raiders hosted the 1st Raider meet of their season. The Raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 2.3-mile run, 1-mile litter carry, HUMVEE push, constructing and crossing a rope bridge, and tire flip. The Jaguar Battalion male and female teams placed 1st overall and the mixed team placed 2nd. Congrats to all the teams as they compete next week at South Fork High School.

On Friday, September 16th, 2022, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion attended a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to pay their respects for Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Soldiers. Cadets who went to the ceremony held lit candles to represent the 7 different wars US Service Men and Women served in, in which many lives were lost.

On Wednesday, September 14th, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion executed their first Blood Drive of the year. The Blood Drive ran efficiently, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the community. Thanks to the JROTC Cadets and members of One Blood, we were able to provide enough blood to save over 200+ lives.  

On Saturday, September 10th, 2022, the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion conducted their first car wash of the school year at O’Reilly’s located off of US-1. Cadets were placed in different teams such as the wash team, dry team, and sign holding teams. It was a great success and a good way for our first-year cadets to see how we give back to our community.