Programs:
Here at Vista High School AFJROTC, we offer many programs in which cadets can join and explore. These are some of the programs we offer:
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K I T T Y H A W K
The Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) is the Honor Society for the AFJROTC program. The purpose of the KHAS is to further instill cadet leadership and teamwork qualities. In a manner similar to other Honor Societies, "Kitty Hawkers" are required to maintain a 3.3 weighted GPA with no grade below a "C"; have at least one course of IB, AP or Honors class. Specific KHAS objectives are: to promote higher academic standards; be of service to the school and community; promote excellence, integrity, and initiative; develop leadership ability; encourage academic excellence, and further educational development in post high school years.
Commander: C/2ndLt Abigail Reyes
Commander: C/2ndLt Abigail Reyes
A C A D E M I C B O W L
Academic Bowl challenges students in a wide variety of both academic and non-academic subjects, encouraging them to explore and test their knowledge. Ranging from different middle school to university students, it is played by many across the United States.
Commander: C/2ndLt Abigail Reyes
Commander: C/2ndLt Abigail Reyes
C Y B E R P A T R I O T
CyberPatriot is a Youth Cyber Education program that has been created to help inspire students and encourage them to careers related to cybersecurity, typically tying in with STEM. Founded by the Air Force Association (AFA), it has been offered to middle schools, high schools and other teams features the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition for high school and middle school students, placing students in competitions which can offer them IT positions and later on careers. From learning the basics of computers to stopping viruses from infiltrating the systems, CyberPatriot challenges students to explore the online world and experience hands on training.
Commander: (Ret) MSgt Thomas B. Haygood
Commander: (Ret) MSgt Thomas B. Haygood
L A D I E S M EN T O R I N G G R O U P
The Ladies Mentoring Program is not just about prevention, but about creating an environment of dignity, trust, and respect at Vista High School by sharing experiences, seeking mentor-ship and supporting one another. The goal is for ladies to be comfortable in their own skin and to not limit themselves to society’s ideals. The program encourages ladies to go above and beyond their comfort zone and realize their full potential.
Commander: C/SSgt Monsera Martinez
Commander: C/SSgt Monsera Martinez
A V I A T I O N
Aviation Honors Ground School is an extraordinary program that helps prepare cadets into preparing themselves for their future careers that involve aviation or obtain their Private Pilot License. Being the only other high school in the Northern County, Vista High School offers Aviation Ground School to help achieve their path. It encourages them to go beyond limits and into new heights.
Commander: (Ret) Col Vincent Lostetter
Commander: (Ret) Col Vincent Lostetter