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Mission Statement
The goals of the Daniel Boone High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program are to provide an opportunity for secondary school students to learn about the basic elements and requirements for National Security as well as their personal obligations as American citizens. The DBHS MCJROTC program seeks to achieve the following:
- Teach respect for proper authority.
- Develop informed and responsible citizens.
- To strengthen character.
- To promote an understanding of the basics elements and requirements for national security.
- To help form habits of self-discipline, self-confidence, self-esteem, responsibility and accountability.
- To develop respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.
- To help develop leadership and management skills.
Instructors+
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Major Steven M. Sessis, a native of Ironton, Ohio, entered the Marine Corps in 1973 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon graduation from The Ohio State University in June 1977. His tours with the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) include service as a Tank Platoon Commander, 1st Tracked Vehicle Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan; Tank Company Commander, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, and Battalion Executive Officer, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 29 Palms, California.
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Major Sessis' non FMF tours include service as: Officer Selection Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, California; Platoon Commander, Officer Candidate School, Quantico Virginia; Commanding Officer, Marine Detatchment, USS Long Beach (CGN-9); Commanding Officer, MCSF Training Company, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia; Tactics Instructor and Deputy Director for Curriculum Development, Amphibious Warfare School, Quantico, Virginia. Major Sessis retired from active duty in 1997. He has been the Senior Marine Instructor at Daniel Boone High School's Marine Corps Junior ROTC since May 1997. Major Sessis holds bachelors and masters degrees in education and is a graduate of the Basic School, US Army Armor Officer Course, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare Course, Amphibious Warfare School, Command and Staff College, US Army Airborne School, US Army Anti-Terrorism Instructors Course, US Army Pre-Command Course, US Navy Nuclear Weapons Security Officer Course, US Navy Intelligence Course, and the Instructional Management Course. A veteran of Operations Nimble Archer, Valiant Usher, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Major Sessis' personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars, and the Army Achievement Medal.
First Sergeant Craig Wilcox is from Elizabethton, TN. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in
December of 2001 and reported to MCRD Parris Island in February 2002. After completing recruit training, he reported to Infantry Training Battalion where he earned the MOS of 0311. He then reported to Lima Company, 3D Battalion 6th Marines where he served as While assigned to the battalion, he deployed four times, twice to Afghanistan and then Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and once to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed to Iraq, he participated in Operations Iron Fist and Steel Curtain. He was promoted through the rank of sergeant while serving with 3D Battalion 6th Marines.
In June 2006, Sergeant Wilcox reported to Marine Combat Instructor Course, School of Infantry (East). He served in Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion for duty as a Combat Instructor. In January 2008, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In July 2009, Staff Sergeant Wilcox reported to Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 2D Marines where he served as a rifle and weapons platoon sergeant. In October 2009, Staff Sergeant Wilcox deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Two months after returning from deployment, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was selected to redeploy to Hohenfels, Germany to serve as an Observer/Controller and assisted in the certification of the Georgian 32D Light Infantry Battalion for their deployment to Afghanistan. In March 2011, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was deployed to sea for 10 months with Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 22D Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of NATO Operation Unified Protected operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. In June 2012, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was reassigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California where he served as a Company Gunnery Sergeant and Battalion Operations Chief. In April 2014, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. In December 2014, Gunnery Sergeant Wilcox reported to Lima Company, 3D Battalion, 7th Marines where he served as a Company Gunnery Sergeant and Weapons Company Operations Chief. In March 2015, he deployed to the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq as part of the Special Purpose MAGTF – Crisis Response – Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
In June 2016, Gunnery Sergeant Wilcox reported to Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he was assigned as the Service Company Gunnery Sergeant. In February 2018, he was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and was reassigned to Warfighting Instructor Company, Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia. In February 2019, while at The Basic School, First Sergeant Wilcox was assigned as the Company First Sergeant for Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19. Upon graduation of the class, First Sergeant Wilcox received orders to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, Boise, Idaho for duty as the Inspector-Instructor First Sergeant. First Sergeant Wilcox retired from the Marine Corps in February 2022. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 4th award, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat ‘V’ 4th award, Combat Action Ribbon 2nd award, and the Combat Instructor Ribbon. First Sergeant Wilcox is married to the former Renee Cakebread; they have two daughters.
December of 2001 and reported to MCRD Parris Island in February 2002. After completing recruit training, he reported to Infantry Training Battalion where he earned the MOS of 0311. He then reported to Lima Company, 3D Battalion 6th Marines where he served as While assigned to the battalion, he deployed four times, twice to Afghanistan and then Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and once to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed to Iraq, he participated in Operations Iron Fist and Steel Curtain. He was promoted through the rank of sergeant while serving with 3D Battalion 6th Marines.
In June 2006, Sergeant Wilcox reported to Marine Combat Instructor Course, School of Infantry (East). He served in Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion for duty as a Combat Instructor. In January 2008, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In July 2009, Staff Sergeant Wilcox reported to Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 2D Marines where he served as a rifle and weapons platoon sergeant. In October 2009, Staff Sergeant Wilcox deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Two months after returning from deployment, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was selected to redeploy to Hohenfels, Germany to serve as an Observer/Controller and assisted in the certification of the Georgian 32D Light Infantry Battalion for their deployment to Afghanistan. In March 2011, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was deployed to sea for 10 months with Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 22D Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of NATO Operation Unified Protected operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. In June 2012, Staff Sergeant Wilcox was reassigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California where he served as a Company Gunnery Sergeant and Battalion Operations Chief. In April 2014, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. In December 2014, Gunnery Sergeant Wilcox reported to Lima Company, 3D Battalion, 7th Marines where he served as a Company Gunnery Sergeant and Weapons Company Operations Chief. In March 2015, he deployed to the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq as part of the Special Purpose MAGTF – Crisis Response – Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
In June 2016, Gunnery Sergeant Wilcox reported to Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he was assigned as the Service Company Gunnery Sergeant. In February 2018, he was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and was reassigned to Warfighting Instructor Company, Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia. In February 2019, while at The Basic School, First Sergeant Wilcox was assigned as the Company First Sergeant for Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19. Upon graduation of the class, First Sergeant Wilcox received orders to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, Boise, Idaho for duty as the Inspector-Instructor First Sergeant. First Sergeant Wilcox retired from the Marine Corps in February 2022. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 4th award, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat ‘V’ 4th award, Combat Action Ribbon 2nd award, and the Combat Instructor Ribbon. First Sergeant Wilcox is married to the former Renee Cakebread; they have two daughters.
teams
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The Competitive Marksmanship Team is comprised of cadets who have demonstrated maturity, a thorough understanding of weapons safety and a high degree of marksmanship skills. Team members are selected after an extensive marksmanship training program in which all cadets participate. Competitive marksmanship offers team members the opportunity to develop coordination,
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discipline, applied knowledge, and sportsmanship skills. The Avanti 887 and Crosman Challenger .177 caliber pellet rifles used by the team exhibit similar ballistic characteristics as a small bore .22 caliber rifle, but are easier to handle and are much safer to use in a training or competitive environment. The team has won awards in the state, regional, and national levels.
Marksmanship Team 2023-2024
Marksmanship Team Members Include: Jake Moody (Captain), Andreya Cox, Jozzlynn Stewart, Teri Gunter, Dulce Lopez, Dow Bailey, Connor Rowan, Xavier Bray, Cavin Osborne, Brooklyn Zeigler, Mackenzie Cole, Macy Dakin, Luke Higgins, Crystal Cummings, and Wyatt Bowers.
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The Physical Training Team is a competitive team designed for cadets who express interest in challenging and improving their level of physical fitness and stamina. The goal of the team is to increase athletic participation and to promote a healthy lifestyle. It provides an opportunity for cadets to become strong in mind, body, and spirit. Team members embody a standard of maturity, self-confidence, and a desire
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to excel in all aspects of the JROTC program. Cadets on the team will get the chance to compete in various challenges throughout the school year, with practices taking place twice a week.
Physical Fitness Team 2023-2024
Physical Fitness Team Members Include: Jackson Ramsey (Team Captain), Atlas Batten (Co-Captain), Andreya Cox, Philip Hart, Albina Cox, Clayton Brooks, Jason Moore, Nanchaya Bailey, Bryan Bradshaw, Crystal Cummings, Martin Harmon, Mesah Daniels, Mason Reed, Neil Burke, Jacob Finley, Brandon Fletcher, Joshua Harbor, Natalie Taft, Vanessa Taft, and Jessica Dubin.
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Vallie View 5k Obstacle Run 2021
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The drill team has performed competitively since 1972. Dedication to teammates, school, and community is a prerequisite as team members routinely perform in school events, parades, and other ceremonial commitments throughout the year. The team is led this year by seasoned commanders with a proven record
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of success and by new leaders who are eager to continue building upon the command's reputation as one of the finest drill units in the Nation.
Drill Team 2023-2024
The Varsity and Junior Varsity Team Members Include: Jackson Ramsey, Andreya Cox, Cavin Osborne, Casey Grindstaff, Destiny Breeding, Connor Rowan, Nanchaya Bailey, Scarlet Powers, Abigail Belcher, Bryce Carney, Mackenzie Cole, Macy Dakin, Teri Gunter, Philip Hart, Landon Laws, Zachary Higgins, Dulce Lopez, Jacob Morton, Kolten Puckett, Jozzlyn Stewart, Natalie Taft, Zeigler Brooklyn, Atlas Batten, Everleigh Billings, Bryan Bradshaw, Ethan Briggs, Neil Burke, Judy Carver, Jaden Clarke, Albina Cox, Laura Cox, Crystal Cummings, Mesah Daniels, Harley Dewberry, Joshua Harbor, Holston Leathers, Sallie Lundy, Paytonn Malone, Jayden Mathews, Sarah Orozco, Henry Potter, Sonny Sturgil, Vanessa Taft, and Caleb Williams.
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The Academic Team provides unique involvement opportunities for cadets devoted to personal development, peer collaboration, and academic excellence. It also provides an environment for cadets to take what they learn in the classroom and compete against other schools in a fast paced academic quiz setting. Topics range from scholastic subjects to pop culture and general knowledge questions.
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Participation in team activities, attendance to regular study sessions, and showing a positive work ethic are keystones for team selection. The team competes in a number of events throughout the school year. With the ultimate goal of selection to the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) national championship, held annually in Washington D.C.
Academic Team 2023-2024
Academic Team Members Include: Owen Peterson (Captain), Philip Hart (Captain), Harley Dewberry, Atlas Batten, Kamryn Biggs, Albina Cox, Laura Cox, Jayla Shipley, Casey Grindstaff, Neil Burke, Austin DeVotie, Brooke Sanders, Cooper Castle, and Jacob Finley.
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Orienteering is a navigation race held in unfamiliar terrain, using a map and compass. A team is comprised of cadets who utilize various navigational skills blended with long distance running in order to compete against other teams. The Orienteering Team offers a variety of events for both solo runners and teams. Cadets will learn the fundamentals of map
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features, terrain association, and compass work. Using these skill sets, cadets will attempt to locate certain checkpoints in an allotted amount of time. The Orienteering Team also provides an improved sense of confidence, decision making skills, and teamwork.
Orienteering Team 2023-2024
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in the news
Television News
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July 5 2022 "National Air Rifle Championship WJHL Interview"
Dec 18th 2021 "Wreaths Across America"
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Feb 7th 2022 "Dow Bailey JROTC Service Championship"
May 26th 2021 "Olivia Lusk Wall Mural"
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2022-2023 Newspaper Articles
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July 13th National Air Rifle Championship
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July 9th National Air Rifle Championship
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Gardner's challenger service center
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