BHS NJROTC | Teams

D R I L L T E A M

Learn military drill with our unit's drill team! The drill team will teach you discipline, military bearing, and impeccable marching drill skills. As you learn more about military drill, you will participate in armed drill, carry the colors of the United States of America, and even have the opportunity to lead your own detail as a commander under the guidance of senior cadets. We practice every day after school during the drill season, even hosting our own Drill Meet in November. From sharp-looking inspection cadets to mind-blowing exhibitionists, the Drill Team is always looking for new talent.

So don't wait—join the Drill Team today!

Drill Master: C/ENS Gavin Kopreski

T E A M S A N D G R O U P S

A C A D E M I C T E A M

Know a lot about a subject? Join the Academic Team! We take academic tests at drill meets, helping our school win them. We also do the annual Joint Leadership Academic Bowl, putting us neck-and-neck with the brightest and best ROTC programs around the country. Hard-chargers can get the chance to attend Brain Brawls—intense beat-the-buzzer tournaments with the chance to win medals.

Whether you know lots about math or naval history, Bethel's Academic team has a desk for you!

Captain: C/PO1 Adhwaitha Devasani

D R O N E T E A M

Drone Team offers cadets a place to learn how to fly, race, repair, and manage drones.
Drone team competes in drill meets and sixteen-year olds involved may acquire a FAA drone flight certification.

Captain: C/CPO Lukas Battle

L A D Y L E A D E R S H I P

Lady Leadership teaches ladies that it is possible to be a strong leader without sacrificing femininity.

Our meetings are twice a month. All ladies are invited! See the calendar for meeting dates/times.

Chairs: C/LTJG Jae Godfrey and C/CPO Eden Kopreski

S T E L L A R X P L O R E R S

We are proud to announce that the StellarXplorers team is up and running!

Learn about space design and systems engineering principles through the interactive Nova Space program, and compete with hundreds of schools to solve real space design challenges with professional-grade aerospace simulation software.

Chair: C/CPO Joseph Sacchinelli

One of the best ways to have fun and be noticed by upperclassmen is by joining teams and groups within the program. All are offered free of charge.

O R I E N T E E R I N G

Orienteering is the Navy term for land navigation. As of 2026, Bethel has qualified to participate in Nationals.

Chair: C/LT Ryan O'Connor

G. E. N. T. S.

G.E.N.T.S. stands for Gentlemen's Education for Navigation Through Society.
It teaches male cadets to look sharp, act with good conduct, and get ready to enter the real world.
Chairs: Hunter Bandura & Connor Clayton

R O C K E T R Y

As new opportunities rise, the BHS NJROTC Rocketry team soars to the skies. From hosting the first rocket event at a Drill competition in Area One to participating in the American Rocketry Challenge, our aspiring engineers are eager to keep developing . . . as long as it isn't raining.

C Y B E R P A T R I O T

As the world becomes more and more digitized, computer and online threats are becoming severely apparent. Welcome to Cyberpatriot, a dedicated group to fight exactly against that, gain knowledge about how to prevent such issues, and better the technological world.

B O O S T E R C L U B

The Bethel NJROTC Booster Club works year-round to provide cadets with better opportunities and an overall improved experience in ROTC. Thank you boosters! We couldn't do it without you.

Contact the boosters for more information:

bethelnjrotcboosters@gmail.com

Current Leadership

Mrs. Romana Uzar

President

Mrs. Melissa Cuggy

Vice President

Mr. Wayne Nilsen

Treasurer

Mrs. Kathleen Coté

Administrative Officer

BETHEL NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS

BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL BETHEL, CT

D R I L L T E A M

T E A M S A N D G R O U P S

A C A D E M I C T E A M

D R O N E T E A M

Drone Team offers cadets a place to learn how to fly, race, repair, and manage drones.
Drone team competes in drill meets and sixteen-year olds involved may acquire a FAA drone flight certification.

Captain: C/CPO Lukas Battle

L A D Y L E A D E R S H I P

Lady Leadership teaches ladies that it is possible to be a strong leader without sacrificing femininity.

Our meetings are twice a month. All ladies are invited! See the calendar for meeting dates/times.

S T E L L A R X P L O R E R S

We are proud to announce that the StellarXplorers team is up and running!

Learn about space design and systems engineering principles through the interactive Nova Space program, and compete with hundreds of schools to solve real space design challenges with professional-grade aerospace simulation software.

O R I E N T E E R I N G

Orienteering is the Navy term for land navigation. As of 2026, Bethel has qualified to participate in Nationals.

G. E. N. T. S.

G.E.N.T.S. stands for Gentlemen's Education for Navigation Through Society.
It teaches male cadets to look sharp, act with good conduct, and get ready to enter the real world.
Chairs: Hunter Bandura & Connor Clayton

C Y B E R P A T R I O T

As the world becomes more and more digitized, computer and online threats are becoming severely apparent. Welcome to Cyberpatriot, a dedicated group to fight exactly against that, gain knowledge about how to prevent such issues, and better the technological world.

B O O S T E R C L U B

Current Leadership

Mrs. Romana Uzar

Mrs. Melissa Cuggy

Mr. Wayne Nilsen

Treasurer

Mrs. Kathleen Coté

BETHEL NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS

BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL BETHEL, CT

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​Drone Team offers cadets a place to learn how to fly, race, repair, and manage drones. Drone team competes in drill meets and sixteen-year olds involved may acquire a FAA drone flight certification.​

Captain: C/CPO Lukas Battle

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Lady Leadership teaches ladies that it is possible to be a strong leader without sacrificing femininity.

Our meetings are twice a month. All ladies are invited! See the calendar for meeting dates/times.

S T E L L A R X P L O R E R S

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We are proud to announce that the StellarXplorers team is up and running!

Learn about space design and systems engineering principles through the interactive Nova Space program, and compete with hundreds of schools to solve real space design challenges with professional-grade aerospace simulation software.​

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Orienteering is the Navy term for land navigation. As of 2026, Bethel has qualified to participate in Nationals.

G. E. N. T. S. ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ G.E.N.T.S. stands for Gentlemen's Education for Navigation Through Society. It teaches male cadets to look sharp, act with good conduct, and get ready to enter the real world. Chairs: Hunter Bandura & Connor Clayton

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Current Leadership

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Mrs. Romana Uzar

Mrs. Melissa Cuggy

Mr. Wayne Nilsen

Treasurer

Mrs. Kathleen Coté

Drone Team offers cadets a place to learn how to fly, race, repair, and manage drones.
Drone team competes in drill meets and sixteen-year olds involved may acquire a FAA drone flight certification.

Learn about space design and systems engineering principles through the interactive Nova Space program, and compete with hundreds of schools to solve real space design challenges with professional-grade aerospace simulation software.

G. E. N. T. S.

G.E.N.T.S. stands for Gentlemen's Education for Navigation Through Society.
It teaches male cadets to look sharp, act with good conduct, and get ready to enter the real world.
Chairs: Hunter Bandura & Connor Clayton