Waco ISD Career and Technical Education

Thanks so much to our Waco High JROTC Seniors for a job well done,,, Congratulations to all of you!

On behalf of Waco High School JROTC “Lions Battalion” we would like to thank WISD, our Admin Team, and the numerous Family Members for their unwavering support to the program throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

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CSM Willie Jones
Waco High JROTC

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!! Waco High CTE Coolest Teachers Ever!!!

Representatives from Navy Federal Credit Union recently stopped by Waco HS JROTC for a financial presentation. This educational session was designed to teach students personal finance basics, such as budgeting, saving, credit, and investing. These practical skills for real-world money management foster financial literacy before graduation.

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Please Congratulate the New 2026 - 2027 Waco High JROTC Leadership and Staff.

Battalion Commander
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Ebanks

Battalion XO
Cadet Major Brandyn Howard

Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Cadet Command Sergeant Major Nayeli Sanchez

Battalion S-1
Cadet Second Lieutenant Regina Vazquez

Battalion S-2
Cadet Captain Gianna Brown

Battalion S-3
Cadet Major Ari'Yanna Pass

Battalion S-4
Cadet Captain Tra'Quan Carter

Battalion S-5
Cadet Captain Logan Vasquez

Huge shoutout to our incredible seniors who represented Waco ISD at the Central Texas Dealers Auto Tech Competition at TSTC! 🛠️🏎️

Waco High brought the heat with two talented teams. A massive congratulations to our Allen Samuels team for taking home 2nd Place! Our Kia team also put in a fantastic performance and, most importantly, had a blast showcasing their skills. While only the top three were announced, we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and professional growth both teams displayed.

We also want to give a big nod to our neighbors at University High School, whose automotive students also stepped up to the plate to compete, proving that the future of the industry in Waco is in very capable hands!

These students have gained invaluable real-world experience interning at local dealerships, and we know these seniors are headed for big things. The future looks bright (and well-tuned)! 🌟🔧

Cadets from Waco HS JROTC recently attended their 2025-2026 Military Ball. This event served as a formal celebration where Cadets practiced military etiquette, built camaraderie, and honored program achievements. The Military Ball included a Receiving Line, Social Time, Formal Dinner, Honors to the Colors, and Dancing.

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In preparation for the 2026 Waco HS JROTC Military Ball, cadets recently took part in a series of Ballroom Etiquette Classes. These classes were designed to cover proper introductions, dance floor etiquette, partner interaction, and dining manners to build confidence and character. Our cadets are looking forward to their Military Ball with great anticipation.

The next LaunchPad event at the STEAM Center will be on April 7 at 5:30 pm. We will have speakers and activities centered around environmental science, as well as professors from both Baylor and MCC to speak about degree paths.

As a reminder, the program is FREE to all middle and high school students. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm.
Please make sure to register online at https://wacosteam.libcal.com/event/15634357.

Feel free to invite other students!