First Year Orientation
The Start of Greatness
First Year Orientation (FYO) is a week-long introduction that helps you prepare for the upcoming school year. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, develop new skills, and reach your full potential. In addition, cadets who attend FYO tend to have a stronger appreciation for JROTC and our exciting activities. This is because they better understand the program and what it offers.
Valuable Lessons
At FYO, we instill dedication, drill proficiency, leadership skills, and the three core values of AFJROTC. Our program offers a hands-on experience that mirrors the corps' activities, greatly enhancing your performance and providing a competitive edge over fellow cadets. Whether you aspire to excel in military careers or seek to develop invaluable life skills, our thoughtfully designed event prepares you for success in both endeavors.
FYO Gallery
First Year Orientation Details
You are Invited to Participate in First Year Orientation
The Beginning to a Great Journey Ahead
July 29 - August 1
Embark on a thoughtfully crafted introduction week with experienced upperclassmen aimed at molding you into an exceptional leader.
Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Wylie High School 544 Cafe
Checklist
- Hat
- Sack Lunch
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Weather Comfortable Clothing & Shoes
- A Friend! (Recommended)
Leaders Begin Here
The success of First Year Orientation as a preparation of the year is proven by numerous cadets who gained early leadership roles and went on to lead the Corps. Additionally, many received prestigious awards and full-ride scholarships as a result.
Opportunities
- Create New Friendships
- Fun Memories
- Leadership Lessons
- Team Building Activities
- Honor Guard Showcase
- Drill Team Competition
Don't Miss Out!
You don't need to be enrolled in JROTC to attend; come see what it's like and decide!
"The best part about FYO is how you’re put ahead of your fellow cadet before school starts. It helps you in the long run with marching, because once school starts TA’s dont usually go too in depth on how to do specific things. It helps you to make connections with your upperclassmen and fellow cadets as well as helps you build confidence in your marching abilities. Not only does it help with all of these things, it’s also extremely fun!!! From the way the CTO/CTA’s teach things, to group time, to bearing breakers and way more. I’d go every summer if I could!" — Michelle Rutto
"It was such a fun way to bond and socialize with the upperclassmen. Going into that week of FYO, I was very scared of the upperclassmen. However, the more I socialized, the less nervous I became, and the closer I got with everyone.
I still remember my first experience with JROTC. It was during the First Year Orientation, which was a big help as I transitioned into high school. Despite the scorching heat, it was one of the best experiences I had in the corps. During FYO, I learned about the corps' activities, which helped me a lot as a newcomer to JROTC. Recalling my first year, one of my favorite memories from FYO was when the upperclassmen attacked us with water balloons and when we had a little drill competition. The week of FYO helped me overcome my nervousness and bond with everyone. Now that I've completed one year of JROTC, I wish I could experience FYO again as a first-year."
- Peyton Christensen
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