The JROTC Raider team is a team that focuses on physical challenges and teamwork. Cadets who participate train to compete in competitions with teams from other JROTC programs in tests of physical strength and agility.
The JROTC Marksmanship Team competes in meets with other JROTC programs across the Denver metro area.
The JROTC Color Guard cadets practice to perform at school events, such as pep rallies, as well as community events. At these events, these cadets present the flag of the United States and the Colorado state flag.
Drill team consists of demonstrating rifle control with precision. Cadets compete in solos, duos, quads, a 10 man drill and an inspection.
Senior Army instructor
LTC Watson, originally a High School Biology teacher in Fort Collins, CO, joined the US Army in 2002 after he watched the Twin Towers fall on the TV in his classroom. He originally enlisted as a Field Artillery Cannon Crew member and after four years was selected for Officer Candidate School, where he became a Field Artillery officer. His career has taken him to many international locations with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Poland. His duty stations include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Korea and Germany. His desire to teach brought him back to the classroom after he retired from the Army in May 2026.
Army instructor
Sergeant First Class Joseph Ramos, hailing from Denver, Colorado, graduated from Gateway High School before enlisting in the US Marine Corps (1984-1988). After Army Reserves service (1988-1992), he joined the Active Army (1992-2008), with deployments to locations like Hawaii, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. SFC Ramos retired after 24 years and transitioned to a Federal Investigator role (2008-2010). Joining JROTC in 2010, he taught in Alaska from 2010 to 2011 before beginning instructing at George Washington High School in 2012, now marking his 14th year here.
Role: To coordinate between the battalion and SAIs/AIs, outline and delegate tasks and battalion goals, and to command the battalion in all formations.
Role: To manage staff, help support with any and all problems that occur within the battalion, and to help smoothly coordinate events and activities.
Role: To assist in managing staff, helping support with any and all problems that occur within the battalion, and helping smoothly coordinate events and activities.
Role: To keep track of and organize all cadet achievements include ribbons and awards.
Role: To keep organization of supplies, uniforms, and property to JROTC
Role: Help the logistics officer to organize uniforms, supplies, and property of JROTC.
Role: To promote and showcase battalion achievements through social media and newsletters.
Role: Manage all enlisted cadets and train the color guard.