On 30 January 2002, under the tutelage of principal Andre Smith, Wake Forest-Rolesville High School
was granted the approval to host an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, beginning with the 2002-2003 school
year.
JROTC has become a relevant force in schools across
the country; it is considered one of the best youth programs in America today. The aim of the program is to assist students
with becoming better citizens.
Wake Forest Rolesville High School’s principal
during the activation was
Mr. Andre Smith.
Wake Forest Rolesville JROTC’S first Senior
Army instructor was Colonel Leslie Carlow; the first Army instructor is Sergeant First Class James Hylton.
Enrollment in the program has increased each year
with the current enrollment at 85 students.