C/LCDR Ortiz has been in NJROTC for three years and this will be her fourth. During her sophomore year, she was promoted to Mustering Petty Officer, then that same year she was Platoon Commander. Her junior year she began to take more responsibility and was promoted to Administrative Officer, one of the top five staff positions in the unit. Now, her senior year she was given the amazing opportunity to lead Shark Company by being promoted to Commanding Officer, ranking first in command of the NJROTC unit. She successfully completed the Leadership Academy course of study and rigorous training conducted at Area 11/12. She was also selected to attend the American Legion Girls State program. What she likes best about NJROTC is all the leadership opportunities it offers her. After high school, she plans on going to college and being part of an ROTC program. In her free time she enjoys karate, dancing, and volunteering at church. 

C/LT Bella Bowen is the Executive Officer of shark company. As Executive officer she works internally, in charge of the staff and making sure the Co is well aquipt. She has been in the SRHS NJROTC for consecutive  4 years. Starting out like every other cadet freshman year as a seaman recruit she worked her way up to Petty officer 3rd class by the first year. For 2 consecutive years she was a platoon commander with the cadets. As well as being executive officer she is the Commanding officer of the Color-Guard team and the Commanding Officer of the Drill team.As well as NJROTC qualifications, she was chosen as a Delegate for the 2024 Florida Girls State at FSU  and was selected as an alternate for Girls Nation in Washington D.C. She is also a 4 year member of the Girls Varsity Basketball team, 3 year member of the Varsity Girls Flagfootball team, and 1 Year of the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team. She aspires to commission into the United States Marine Corps as an officer to ultimately work in anti-terrisom and counterintelligence. She Is very passionate about the military, family, and instilling the virtues for each cadet to better themselves in the best way they can.

C/SCPO Bufkin is a dedicated Senior Chief in the NJROTC program, holding the position of third in command. With four years of commitment to NJROTC, Bufkin has developed a profound understanding of leadership, discipline, and teamwork. This experience has not only shaped his personal growth but also equipped him with invaluable life skills that will serve him well in his future endeavors.

As he approaches the next chapter of his life, Bufkin is set on pursuing a bachelor's degree with the goal of becoming a pilot in the Air Force. This ambition reflects his desire to combine his passion for aviation with a career in service. After gaining crucial flight experience in the Air Force, Bufkin aims to transition into a career as a commercial pilot, ultimately realizing his dream of flying professionally.

Bufkin’s journey through NJROTC has prepared him for the challenges ahead, and his dedication to his goals demonstrates a strong commitment to both personal and professional excellence.

C/LT Jacob Denning is a senior and the Operations Officer for Shark Company. He collaborates with staff to plan unit events and manage day-to-day operations around the company as well as distributing information weekly to the Cadets and running weekly staff meetings. Over the past two years, he has participated in the Embry-Riddle Dual-Enrollment courses offered by his NJROTC unit and attended the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy in St. Petersburg, FL. In addition to being a Dual Enrollment College student at IRSC, he is also a Varsity Golf Player. Jacob enjoys aviation, boating, hiking, and weightlifting. After high school, he aims to attend a United States Military Academy or enroll in a college ROTC program.

C/LTJG Heredia and I'm in my 4th year of NJROTC. In her freshman year she was selected for 1st squad leader and guide. In her sophomore year she was a Platoon Commander. In her Junior year she was Assitant Administration Officer and now, in her senior year, is the Administration Officer. She was selected to attend Leadership academy this past summer and was also a top candidate for Girls State. The aspects of NJROTC she enjoys the most are the people and friendships that are made. She enjoys dancing, singing, and going to Disney World. 

C/LTJG Muscadin is the supply officer for the SRHS Navy JROTC program. She ensures all cadets have proper uniforms issued and keeps an account of all items in the supply room. Cadet Muscadin wants to attend Bethune Cookman University and major in Radio Sonography.

In the past years of NJROTC, C/LTJG Alvarez has been a Squad Leader, Mustering Petty Officer, and Assistant Public Affairs Officer.  This year she was selected to be the Public Affairs Officer. She is very creative, loves art and digital designs. She enjoys using various forms of art work to make her work look more creative and colorful. 

C/LTJG Pankiewicz has been in NJROTC for the past 3 years and is now in his senior year. His freshman year he was a squad leader. In sophomore year he was a squad leader and guide. Junior year he was a Platoon Commander. Currently, in his Senior year he is the Information Technology Officer (ITO). He was selected for the 2024 summer Leadership Academy. When he is not working at the unit he enjoys hanging out with his friends and traveling. He also competes in two sports: Cross Country (4th year), and Track (3rd year). After high school he would like to attend Jacksonville University and major in Cyber Security. He would like to be a Naval Officer and work in Cyber Security, then work for the CIA or FBI.

C/LTJG Mullen is the Shark Company 1st Lieutenant. Cadet Mullen always wanted to climb the ranks. He became a squad leader in his junior year. He keeps the unit clean and make sures that everything is where it should be. Cadet Mullen also enjoys physical training at the NJROTC unit. He participates in other programs outside of school (basketball, etc.) and is trying to make self-improvements at the Boys & Girls Club. After graduating in 2025, Cadet Mullen wants to go to college while in the military to USF, UF, or FIU.

C/LTJG Rodman has been in the NJROTC unit for 3 years. He wants to join to the Navy and see the world! In his free time, sleep and working out are his "go to" activities. He thinks participation in the NJROTC program is a must if you want to push yourself to explore your potential.

C/LTJG Trujillo is the platoon commander for 1st platoon. She is currently a junior, having been in the program for 3 years. Her first year, she did not think she would accomplish much, but always tried to do better. Her second year, she began as a squad leader, then moved up to guide, then MPO (Mustering Petty Officer). Being put into a leadership position taught her so much about the unit, her cadets, and herself. This year, she earned a promotion to Platoon Commander in Shark company. She is on the Color Guard team and enjoys getting to know new people. She is currently enrolled in the Dual-Enrollment program, working on her AA in engineering. Her goal for the future is to become a nuclear engineer and go to the Air Force Academy. 

C/LTJG Moraes started NJROTC his freshman year. He participated in Basic Leadership Training (BLT), promoted, and worked his way up to Petty Officer Third Class. By Sophomore year, Cadet Moraes was the Mustering Petty Officer. He again participated in BLT and was picked to be one of the Platoon Commanders. Cadet Moraes then achieved Petty Officer Second Class and eventually became the first Petty Officer First Class of all sophomores and juniors. At the Awards Ceremony at teh end of Sophomore year, Cadet Moraes was chosen to be a Platoon Commander. He attended Basic Leadership Training Camp over the summer at Lake Wales. He is now the Second Platoon Commander in Shark Company.

C/LTJG Roberts has been in NJROTC for two years, going into her third this year. She started the program as a freshman and worked her way up to MPO in her first year. She continued as MPO into her sophomore year and was selected to be 3rd Platoon Commander at the end-of-year Awards Ceremony. She plans to go to an ROTC college after high-school and earning her medical degree. In her free time she likes to work and play sports.

Cadet LTJG Cevedeo joined NJROTC in her freshmen year and is in her second year of being in the NJROTC program. Her freshman year she climbed the ranks, graduating as a Petty Officer 3rd class, and becoming the first freshman squad leader in the freshman class. She is currently 4th platoon commander, one of the few sophomores chosen for this position. She looks forward to this year and is excited to learn and grow with her fellow staff members and cadets.

Cadet Holtz has been in NJROTC for one year and this will be his second. He is currently a Platoon commander (PC). What he likes best about NJROTC is the physical training and the opportunities it offers him. He hopes to earn a scholarship to attend college. In his free time he wrestles for Sebastian River High school and practices Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu (BJJ) 

C/LTJG Chapman is our Sixth Platoon PC. As a freshman, she was very interested in the program, but did not have the opportunity to engage in any leadership positions. She joined the Color Guard team and participated in many volunteer events. Through this, she grew with her peers and staff members. Because she had eagerness and pride for the program, she earned a leadership position as a Platoon Commander. She still has the remainder of her Sophomore year, and her Junior and Senior years to promote to a higher position. Her Senior year goal is to become CO and improve the unit in many aspects.