Reno High School JROTC Cadets Showcase Skills for CTE Month

Procter R. Hug High School Hawks Battalion demonstrates leadership through drills and training

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Students in the Procter R. Hug High School JROTC program in Reno, Nevada showcased their leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills through a public display of flag and rifle drills, marching exercises, and physical training on Monday. The event was held to mark Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and highlighted the district's commitment to providing diverse career pathways, with JROTC serving as a cornerstone for students seeking to develop character and self-discipline.

Why it matters

JROTC programs in the Washoe County School District provide students with opportunities to develop important life and leadership skills that can translate to any professional field, beyond just military precision. The public showcase helps raise awareness of the value of CTE programs in preparing students for future careers.

The details

The Hawks Battalion engaged in a series of flag and rifle drills, followed by marching exercises and a physical training session. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Bill Clark, who leads the program, noted that the curriculum focuses on more than just military precision, emphasizing leadership and life skills.

  • The event took place on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Procter R. Hug High School

A high school in Reno, Nevada that hosts a JROTC program called the Hawks Battalion.

Bill Clark

A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who leads the JROTC program at Procter R. Hug High School.

Washoe County School District

The school district in Reno, Nevada that offers JROTC programs at all traditional high schools.

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What they’re saying

“The program emphasizes leadership and life skills that translate to any professional field.”

— Bill Clark, Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel (KOLO)

The takeaway

JROTC programs in the Washoe County School District provide valuable opportunities for students to develop critical leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills that can benefit them in a variety of future careers, not just the military.