Alexandria, LA (April 20, 2025) — More than 200 cadets from across the state gathered at Alexandria Senior High School on Saturday, April 12, for the 2nd Annual Central Louisiana Maneuvers Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Drill Meet, a statewide showcase of military precision, discipline, and leadership.
Named in honor of the historic Louisiana Maneuvers of World War II, this year’s Central Louisiana JROTC Drill Meet brought together units from Leesville, Pineville, Plaquemine, Tioga, St. Martin, Ponchatoula, and the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy (NOMMA).
The cadets competed across Armed and Unarmed Divisions, with events including inspection, regulation drill, color guard, exhibition, and commander categories.
Major Results:
• Overall Drill Meet Champion: Alexandria Senior High School MCJROTC
• Second Place Overall: NOMMA
• Third Place Overall: Ponchatoula High School MCJROTC
Unarmed Division Highlights:
• Champion: Alexandria Senior High
• Runner-Up: St. Martin High
• Best Drill Commander: Alexandria
• Exhibition Drill Champion: Alexandria
Armed Division Highlights:
• Champion: Alexandria Senior High
• Runner-Up: NOMMA
• Color Guard Champion: NOMMA
• Best Drill Commander: Ponchatoula
Exhibition Results:
• Tandem Exhibition Champion: Cadets Smith & Hall (Alexandria)
• Individual Exhibition Champion: Cadet Buckley (Leesville)
Historic Season
The meet marked the close of a historic season for Alexandria Senior High’s MCJROTC unit, which earned over 75 trophies this school year and secured its fourth consecutive state drill championship.
The unit is led by Master Gunnery Sergeant Terry Hall, a 1992 ASH graduate and retired U.S. Marine Corps E-9. Hall was a member of the school’s first state championship drill team in 1990 and now mentors cadets on the very drill pad where he once competed.
Colonel Willus Hall, Chief of Staff for the Louisiana National Guard, delivered an encouraging address to the cadets, emphasizing discipline, service, and future leadership.
The event was made possible by the support of participating schools, event judges, community partners, and volunteers. Organizers are already preparing to welcome teams back next year for what promises to be an even larger and more competitive drill meet.
Source: Alexandria Senior High School MCJROTC
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