Notre Dame Schools’ NJROTC competed in the 2026 NJROTC Nationals Academic, Athletic, and Drill Championship

Notre Dame Schools’ NJROTC competed in the 2026 NJROTC Nationals Academic, Athletic, and Drill Championship at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, on Friday, March 27th, and Saturday, March 28th.  

Over 630 teams nationwide vie for a spot in the Nationals Championship. The Notre Dame NJROTC unit is one of only 23 schools in the country to have earned the right to participate in this exciting two-day academic, athletic, and drill competition. The Navy Nationals are the most effective competition in JROTC for assessing the program’s overall quality.
Notre Dame NJROTC Unit finished 9th in the nation, earning numerous awards and accolades for their efforts and dedication.
Armed Exhibition team, led by Joshua Caruso, placed 2nd
Unarmed Basic, led by Annette LaBarbera, placed 6th
Armed Basic, led by Shea Williams, placed 6th
Unarmed Exhibition, led by Gracie Guiliano, placed 7th
Colorguard, led by Ella Trinkaus, placed 10th
Athletics placed 9th
Academics placed 9th
Inspection 15th
There were also several individual achievements:
Christiana Jadwick placed 2nd in unarmed knockout
Raymond Maldonado placed 6th in sit-ups
Alexandra Manno placed 4th in sit-ups
Addie Zysk placed 10th in push-ups.
The Notre Dame NJROTC Drill and Academic teams consist of the following cadets:
Tessa Arcuri
Jamarhy Bushey-O’Hearn
Alyssa Capuana
Joshua Caruso
Thomas Carville
David Dare
Cameron Dunn
Gracie Guiliano
James Hartnett
Caleb Hemming
Benjamin Hopkins
Christianna Jadwick
Coral Kearney
Annette LaBarbera
Fianna Lennon
Raymond Maldonado
Alexandra Manno
Aiden Noon
Kevin Nyugen
Julianna Otis
Sophia Patrei
Sophia Pelli
Alexah Redmond
Bruce Teng
Giada Testa
Ella Trinkaus
Erin Trinkaus
Caitlin Williams
Daniel Williams
Shea Williams
Scott Yourdon
Addie Zysk
These students dedicate numerous hours of practice before and after school hours. They train during their breaks and days off. Simply put, our Notre Dame NJROTC students are exceptional!! We could not be more proud.
Special thanks to the NJROTC instructors, Captain Robert Schug and Chief Brian Jaynes.

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