Bearden NJROTC Boosters, Inc.

What does it mean to be a Bearden NJROTC cadet? 🐾

It starts with Academic Excellence.

Bearden NJROTC is about much more than uniforms, competitions and drill. Cadets leave here ready to lead, serve and succeed, whatever path they choose after high school.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Academics come first. Cadets are challenged to set high standards, take ownership of their education and pursue excellence in the classroom.

LEADERSHIP: Cadets don’t just learn about leadership. They practice it. They learn to communicate, make decisions, solve problems, work as a team and lead their peers.

SERVICE: Leadership means serving others. Cadets give their time and talents to our school, veterans and the greater community, learning what it means to serve their community.

PHYSICAL FITNESS: Physical fitness builds strength, perseverance, confidence and resilience, teaching cadets to challenge themselves and keep going when things get difficult.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves and one another to a higher standard. Cadets learn responsibility, discipline, integrity and the importance of following through on their commitments.

🐾 That’s the Bulldog Company.

Want to help us grow it? The Bearden High School NJROTC Boosters support our cadets through fundraising, spirit wear, competition travel and more. Join us, volunteer or make a donation. Every bit of support helps our cadets succeed.

Our Semper Fi Leadership Team had the incredible opportunity to travel to Quantico, Virginia, for a trip centered on leadership, service, and learning.

Cadets attended the Officer Candidates School graduation and celebrated a very special member of the Bearden JROTC family — alumnus Samuel “Whammer” Welden, who officially graduated from OCS! Congratulations, Whammer! 🇺🇸

The experience also included a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, where cadets explored Marine Corps history, traditions, service, and sacrifice firsthand.

Trips like this take leadership lessons beyond the classroom. Our cadets had the opportunity to see where discipline, perseverance, and commitment can lead — while learning from those who have served and those preparing to lead.

Congratulations again to Samuel “Whammer” Welden! Semper Fi!

Bearden NJROTC National Museum of the Marine Corps

What an honor it was to hear Paula from The Respect and Remember Foundation share the story of Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss. 🇺🇸

His courage, selfless service, and ultimate sacrifice are a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact generations to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor his memory and to be reminded that true leadership is built on service to others.

Bearden High School JROTC

Celebrating our leadership and community support! 💜

The Bearden High School NJROTC , who was honored as a veterans serving organization proudly recognized Principal Debbie Sayers during the recent Purple Heart creation anniversary celebration. Principal Sayers received this special recognition for her unwavering, continuous support of our NJROTC program and cadets.
Petty Officer First Class K. Deal announced the award during the ceremony. The event also featured a special guest appearance by Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett—a proud Bearden High School alumnus and dedicated NJROTC supporter.
Thank you, Principal Sayers and Representative Burchett, for always standing behind our cadets! ⚓️🇺🇸

🎖️ Sponsor Spotlight! 🎖️

The Bearden High School NJROTC extends its sincerest gratitude to Slamdot for their incredibly generous corporate sponsorship!

Your support directly invests in our cadets, helping us fund leadership training, competitions, and community service projects.

We are proud to partner with local leaders who champion the development of tomorrow’s citizens and leaders.
Thank you, Slamdot for backing the Bearden NJROTC unit! ⚓



Slamdot

🏌️‍♂️ Get Ready for Bearden Spirit Night at Topgolf! 🐾
Support the Bearden High School NJROTC – Bulldog Company for an evening of fun, golf, and community! Whether you want to swing like a pro or just hang out, this event is open to all Bearden families, alumni, and neighbors.
📅 When: Sunday, Sept 20
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Topgolf
💵 Price: $20 per person
🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
* Unlimited golf gameplay
* Free fountain drinks all night
🛍️ While You’re There:
* Browse our silent auction
* Visit local supportive vendors
❤️ Every Dollar Raised Funds:
* Cadet travel to competitions
* Leadership training programs
* Equipment & spirit gear
* End-of-year scholarships
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to grab your tickets today! Let’s show our Bulldog pride!

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/beardennjrotc/events/topgolf2026

🎉 Congratulations, Cadet Bombardo and Cadet Strickland!

Two of our own Bulldog alumni just completed NROTC New Student Indoctrination (NSI) this week — the first step into their college NROTC programs as they head off to campus this fall. Cadet Bombardo is headed to the University of Idaho, and Cadet Strickland is headed to the University of Memphis. From the Bulldog Company to the next chapter of their Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps journey, they're carrying the discipline, leadership, and heart for service they built right here at Bearden with them.

We couldn't be prouder. Congratulations, and fair winds! ⚓

🎖️ Sponsor Spotlight! 🎖️

The Bearden High School NJROTC extends its sincerest gratitude to Patel and Eisenhower PLLC for their incredibly generous corporate sponsorship!

Your support directly invests in our cadets, helping us fund leadership training, competitions, and community service projects.

We are proud to partner with local leaders who champion the development of tomorrow’s citizens and leaders.
Thank you, Patel and Eisenhower PLLC, for backing the Bearden NJROTC unit! ⚓

The Bulldog Company is proud to serve at the Knox Asian Festival each year.

🌷🍀 Volunteers Needed for the 13th Knox Asian Festival! 🍀🌷

Join our amazing volunteer team and help make East Tennessee's largest Asian cultural celebration a success!

As a volunteer, you'll receive:
👕 An official 13th Knox Asian Festival T-shirt
🍱 A Lunch Voucher so you can skip the food lines
🤝 Community service hours, new friendships, and an unforgettable experience!

📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 World's Fair Park, Knoxville

We'd love to have you on our team!

🌟 Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/bdfmnrdd

Please share this post and help us spread the word! Thank you! 💙

📢 OUR BIGGEST VOLUNTEER NEED NOW! 🏈

BHS NJROTC Families & Supporters! We need your help to make the 2026 Football concessions a success.

We are looking for Concessions Volunteers! This is one of our largest volunteer needs of the year, and all funds raised go directly to support our programs.

Let's work together to provide great service at the games while supporting our own Cadets and all of BHS Sports! Go Bulldogs!

👉 VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP HERE: https://volunteersignup.org/JWJYA

(Must be current family or previously approved)