Greenport High School

Congratulations to Jessica Villareal on being named Rotary Student of the Month for December. Jessica is the Battalian Commander of our NJROTC program. She is the 2nd cadet to have received that position in the past 20 years. She participates on approximately 5 drill teams as well as being a three season athlete. This year, as a senior, Jessica joined the Southold Cross Country team as an independent member. Besides that, she is a 2 – year member of our winter track team, and a 4-year member of our spring track team. She also participates in cheer leading, ballroom dancing, and the yearbook committee.

Community service is important with her as she has over 300 hours of community service. Outside of school and community service events, you can find her at Harbes Family Farm for the last two years. She has worked her way to supervisor managing a section of the farm.

Future plans will take her to college to study Veterinary Science aided by the National Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship. She intends to finish her college education with a goal to be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps.

Each year, the Southold Mattituck Greenport NJROTC have an Annual Military Inspection. On December 10, another amazing inspection was held and the cadets involved did an outstanding job. So many invaluable lessons are taught and reinforced throughout the NJROTC program to include dedication, honor, and teamwork These, along with hard work and attention to detail were apparent throughout the day. The program would not be a success without the support of the Greenport High School Administration and community and we appreciate this greatly. 50 cadets from Greenport participated. Emma Wachtel was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class. Diego Atlixqueno was awarded the Cadet Achievement Ribbon.