JROTC for WPHS

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The Issue

Bring a JROTC Program to White Plains High School

Why This Matters:

White Plains High School offers many opportunities for students through clubs and courses. However, one program that could greatly benefit students and the community is a JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program.

JROTC helps students build leadership, discipline, responsibility, and strong character. It also develops teamwork, confidence, communication skills, and respect for others—qualities that are essential for young people today.

While JROTC is often associated with students interested in a military career, the program benefits all students, helping them grow into responsible leaders in their communities regardless of the career path they choose.

The Solution:

With support from the White Plains community, White Plains High School could establish a JROTC program that would positively impact students for years to come.

One requirement for starting the program is having qualified instructors. These instructors can be retired veterans or current service members from our community who meet the qualifications. More information about becoming a JROTC instructor can be found here:

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How You Can Help:

By signing this petition, you are showing support for bringing a JROTC program to White Plains High School and helping provide students with more opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, and life skills.

Please sign and share this petition to help make this program a reality for our students and community.

Victory
This petition made change with 203 supporters!
Recent signers:
Anna hirschfueld and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Bring a JROTC Program to White Plains High School

Why This Matters:

White Plains High School offers many opportunities for students through clubs and courses. However, one program that could greatly benefit students and the community is a JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program.

JROTC helps students build leadership, discipline, responsibility, and strong character. It also develops teamwork, confidence, communication skills, and respect for others—qualities that are essential for young people today.

While JROTC is often associated with students interested in a military career, the program benefits all students, helping them grow into responsible leaders in their communities regardless of the career path they choose.

The Solution:

With support from the White Plains community, White Plains High School could establish a JROTC program that would positively impact students for years to come.

One requirement for starting the program is having qualified instructors. These instructors can be retired veterans or current service members from our community who meet the qualifications. More information about becoming a JROTC instructor can be found here:

Here

How You Can Help:

By signing this petition, you are showing support for bringing a JROTC program to White Plains High School and helping provide students with more opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, and life skills.

Please sign and share this petition to help make this program a reality for our students and community.

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The Decision Makers

White Plains High School Administration
White Plains High School Administration
Emerly Martinez
Emerly Martinez
Principal, White Plains High School

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Petition created on March 6, 2026