Riverhead NJROTC Tours U.S. Naval Academy, Historic Sites

RIVERHEAD, NY — Riverhead High School NJROTC cadets spent the Veterans Day weekend visiting historic sites that have shaped the nation's future and touring the U.S. Naval Academy.

The trip kicked off in Philadelphia where the students visited the National Constitution Center and Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell.

Next, the students stopped at the Battleship USS New Jersey, moored in Camden. The cadets experienced life on a battleship by taking a guided tour, trying out a flight simulator and sleeping in 3 X 7-foot bunks stacked 3 high, a release said.

The trip concluded with a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Following the tour, the students cheered on the midshipmen during a football game at the Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Cadet Lieutenant Commander Michael Daniel reflected on the journey. “Visiting the Naval Academy was an amazing experience that bolstered my desire to attend the prestigious institution and one day call it my home," he said.

Photo courtesy of the Riverhead Central School District.