The Hutch Tech Army JROTC continued its tradition of excellence at the 2026 Great Lakes Drill Competition. Following a dominant season-opening performance by the LET 1 cadets, who secured first place across all categories in their debut meet, the battalion entered the Great Lakes competition at South Park High School. The armed platoon took first place overall aswell as the unarmed squad, while other teams secured a top 3 placement in every other event.

The Hutch Tech Army JROTC demonstrates its commitment to the Buffalo community through a long-standing tradition of cleaning and maintaining veteran headstones at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In a powerful display of "selfless service," dozens of cadets gather annually before Veterans Day and Memorial Day to scrub away years of moss and grime using soft brushes and water, ensuring the names of those who served remain visible and honored. 

LET 1 cadets participated in their first drill competition led by our wonderful drill team captain Cadet 2LT Za'Nya Peterson. They took a first place win and dominated in every category, showing the vitality of our first years. They are now training for the upcoming Great Lakes competition on November 22nd at South Park HS.

HTJROTC Cadets showed up and showed out at the Forest Lawn veteran's day ceremony on 11/11/25.  In freezing cold termperatures, they helped in placing flags in front of every veteran's grave at the Field of Valor, and stood for the ceremony honoring those who gave their life to serve our country.