Cadet Company Commander
Cadet Captain Sean Perez
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
I signed up for MCJROTC toward the end of my 8th grade year after seeing some MCJROTC cadets on my middle school campus. Those cadets were physically fit, looked great in uniform and were confident. I wanted to be like that too. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us into a distance learning environment my freshman year. I still participated in MCJROTC, and worked really hard in the Physical Training (PT) sessions. I began to see my body change and my confidence grow, even while online! Once we returned to onsite schooling, I was able to fully benefit from what MCJROTC has to offer. I found myself making good friends within the program, participating in field trips, and engaging in extracurricular activities. I have been rappelling; participated in paintball; flown a small plane as part of a flight orientation; visited our Nation’s Capital; attended a Leadership Academy in Virginia, and was a member of our MCJROTC Academic Team that advanced to the National Championship in Washington DC. I have learned how to work with people of different ages and backgrounds to get things done. I am comfortable in positions of authority and have a greater capacity for responsibility because of my time in MCJROTC. I am honored to serve as the Cadet Company Commander my senior year.
Company Executive Officer
Cadet 1st Lt Oscar Ventura
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
I joined MCJROTC out of PE a week into my sophomore year. I felt like I had gotten all I could out of PE by that point, and I decided to accept the challenges MCJROTC could provide me. I have never regretted my decision. I threw myself in MCJROTC from the start, joining the Color and Drill Teams, participating in field trips and volunteering for community service events. I always looked forward to MCJROTC classes and could feel myself growing in confidence, self-discipline and focus. I am in better shape physically, mentally and morally because of MCJROTC, and I feel like a better person. While the friendships I have gained are the most important thing I have gotten from MCJROTC, I really enjoyed my trip to Washington DC where I visited the Capitol Building, saw the White House, and toured the monuments. I commute a long way to attend Orange High School, and only so I can be in the MCJROTC program.
Color Guard and Drill Commander
Cadet 2ndLt Ashley Sanchez
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
I made a spur of the moment decision to join MCJROTC during registration freshman year. It was the best decision I have ever made in school! MCJROTC has taught me how to be a strong and confident leader; how to exercise sportsmanship; be humble, and demonstrate self-discipline and bearing at all times. I have tried to take advantage of every of opportunity the program provides to better myself. I have been on the Drill, Raiders and Color Guard Teams. I have participated in numerous events and competitions, to include being in the Color Guard for the Anaheim Ducks hockey game. Within MCJROTC, I attended a drill camp in Texas and a leadership camp in Virginia, completed a cyber-security course that provided me three college credits, and took a 3D printing class. I have gone on numerous field trips to include paintball, rappelling, the Boot Camp Challenge and the Holocaust Museum of LA. I also got to visit Washington DC and meet with my Congressman, tour the monuments, and visit the Museum of the Marine Corps. I made lifelong friends and feel more connected to our school and community. No other high school program would have given these opportunities or to grow so much.
S-1/Administrative Officer
Cadet 2nd Lt Ivan Resendiz
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
I joined MCJROTC my freshman year because I wanted to try something different than PE. MCJROTC has helped me grow exponentially over the last two years, and I am a much more capable, confident and better person because of the program. I really enjoy the family type atmosphere we have. There are cadets in grades 9-12 working together to get things done in a supportive environment. I also enjoy passing on the skills and knowledge I have acquired to younger cadets. I take pride in seeing others being successful using what I taught them. I have had great time on our field trips, with the highlight being able to go to Washington DC to meet with Congressman Correa, tour the Capitol Building, the White House, and see the monuments and Arlington National Cemetery. I have also gone to Texas for a National Drill Camp and to Virginia for an Aviation STEM camp. While I learned a lot on these trips and in these camps, they have also shown me how much more I have to learn. I am embracing the challenge to improve. Participating on the Color Guard, Drill and Raiders teams has also helped me become a better rounded person. Of all the benefits of MCJROTC, I would say the friendship I made are the most important thing. As a leader, that motivates me to help maintain our inclusive, welcoming environment so others can benefit from MCJROTC like I have.
S-3/Operations Officer
Cadet 2nd Lt Karelle Soriano
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
As I enter my junior year in high school and third year in MCJROTC, I can recognize how much the program has helped me grow. I have had opportunities to challenge and improve myself that I could not have gotten anywhere else. My experiences include participating in drill and physical fitness competitions; performing in Color Guard in front of thousands of people, to include Anaheim Mighty Ducks hockey games; and taking numerous field trips. I was also able to attend a leadership camp in Virginia with cadets from around the country. In addition to making great friends, the highlight of MCJROTC for me was getting to go to Washington DC for a week. While there I had met my congressman, the Honorable Lou Correa; toured the Capitol building, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, and saw all the monuments. MCJROTC has helped me develop self-discipline, improve my public speaking skills, and become a leader. I am a better student, friend and person because of MCJROTC.
S-4/Logistics Officer
Cadet 2nd Lt Jack Lohrman
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
MJROTC is an amazing experience for me! The structure, core values, and training has provided me with a sound foundation for the future. I have improved my self-discipline, physical fitness and leadership while in the program. MCJROTC has given me unique opportunities to develop as a person, and to participate in a myriad of activities not available anywhere else. I have been to a Cyber-Security Camp in Alabama where I earned three college credits. I have also been to an Aviation STEM Camp and a Leadership Academy in Virginia, and attended another Leadership Camp in Thousand Oaks, CA. I have gone on multiple field trips, to include Washington DC where I toured the Capitol Building; the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery and all the monuments. Perhaps most unique, I had the chance to fly a plane on an orientation flight and fly in a helicopter. I am much better prepared for the challenges ahead because of my time in MCJROTC.
Armory Sergeant
Cadet 1st Sgt Kadience Morgan
Remarks regarding the OHS MCJROTC Program
I joined MCJROTC my freshman year and it is a decision that changed my life. At the time I was very shy, had little confidence, and had trouble socializing. In MCJROTC I found my voice and many great friends. I have also enjoyed experiences I have had on the field trips like rappelling; paintball; the Anaheim Ducks NHL game, and the Marine Corps Birthday celebrations at the Elks Lodge. I am more self-confident and better able to handle responsibility because of my time in MCJROTC. I have enjoyed every day of it and I am now proud to be a leader in the program.