The Falcon Battalion was started in 1993, with its first instructors being LTC(R) Tom Petullo and CW4(R) Paul Weeks. The current Senior Army Instructor and Army instructor is LTC(R) Randy Lytle and CSM(R) David Massulo. During the span of the past 25 years, over 3,000 cadets have been a part of this program. The JROTC mission is to motivate young people to become better citizens. We are to devoted to all cadets development and growth, both as a student and a person. The program is a cooperative effort on the part of the U.S. Army and the Henderson County Public School System to give cadets an opportunity for total development and improvement in today's fast-paced world. It teaches self-discipline, confidence, pride, respect for oneself and others, and it offers challenges and opportunities to:
➢Sharpen communication skills
➢Promote and encourage citizenship through participation in community service projects
➢Develop leadership potential
➢Strengthen self-esteem
➢Improve physical fitness
➢Provide incentives to live drug-free
➢Promote graduation from high school
➢Develop a solid foundation for career development