Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Program To Host Burger Night Fundraiser

REDONDO BEACH, CA – Redondo Union High School's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) program is hosting their first fundraiser of the year on March 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Legion Post 184.

Pre-sale tickets are $10, or they can be purchased for $12 at the door. Tickets can be paid for at the ASB Finance Office at RUHS, and checks can be made out to the high school. All proceeds go to support the MCJROTC program.

The mission of the MCJROTC program at RUHS is to "provide a Leadership Education course that: develops informed and responsible citizens helps develop leadership builds character stresses discipline teaches respect for authority and enlightens cadets to possible career and educational choices," according to the school's website.

Pennie Miyahara Cappasola's son Caleb is a senior at RUHS, and started the MCJROTC program his freshman year. He's now a Company Commanding Officer, which is the top cadet, Cappasola said. The program has been life-changing for Caleb, she said.

"He has learned great leadership skills, has become more outspoken and social," she said. "He was always interested in the military, but has now decided to hopefully become a Marine after attending the U.S. Naval Academy."

The program teaches many life skills, like leadership, discipline and hard work, Cappasola told Patch.

"Fellow cadets are my son’s other family," she said. "It also gives the students many opportunities for community service!"

The American Legion Post 184 is located at 412 Camino Real in Redondo Beach. To learn more about the program at RUHS, visit the school website.