Phillis Wheatley High School is located in an urban community in the Historic 5th Ward of Houston, Texas.  Wheatley has a rich history, strong legacy, and powerful alumni. The school was started in 1927. Wheatley High School has many outstanding graduates - i.e. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan; Congressman Mickey Leland; Former Ambassador to the Bahamas, Sydney Williams; County Commissioner El Franco Lee; State Representative Harold Dutton; State Representative Al Edwards.

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps(JROTC )Program started in 1954 through 1976 as a National Defense Cadet Corps unit, it was reactivated as a JROTC unit in 1987 and in 1994 it was reorganized as the HISD’s 16th JROTC Battalion.

 

Principal:  Mr. David E. Edgerson, the 12^th and present principal of Phillis Wheatley.  He began his tenure with Wheatley in Mar 2011.  He is currently seeking a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University. 

 

Senior Army Instructor: CPT (Ret) Earl Smith was assigned to the school since June 2009. His last duty assignment prior to retirement was the Commander of Headquarters Detachment 536th Forward Support Battalion.  His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the parachutist badge.

 

Army Instructor: 1SG (Ret) Smiley Capers was assigned to the Wheatley JROTC Program in July 2004.   His last duty assignment prior to retirement was an air defense artillery battery’s First Sergeant at Fort Hood, Texas.  His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the parachutist badge.

 

 SCHOOL COLORS:       Purple and White

 SCHOOL MASCOT:      Wildcat

 

 

OPENING ENROLLMENT HISTORY:

                                          SY 08-09                 SY 09-10                 SY 10-11        SY 11-12     SY 12-13 

 

JROTC                                 141                         101                          104                  120                  177   

STU BODY                        1151                       964                          1016               1058                   935  

% STU BODY                      9%                         10%                         11%                  11%                 19% 

 

  

 Why Join Army Junior ROTC:

To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.

To develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.

To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.

To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.

To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.

To develop mental management abilities.

To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military services.

To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.

 

 

Cadet Creed

I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.   I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of     Cadets.   I am loyal and patriotic.   I am the future of the United States of America.   I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.   I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.   I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.   I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and     the American way of life.   May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.

       

                                                                                CHAIN OF COMMAND

                                                          Commander In Chief-President Barack Obama

 

 

                                                        Secretary of Defense-The Honorable Leon Panetta 

 

                                                       Secretary of the Army-The Honorable John McHugh

 

                                                         Chief of Staff U.S. Army-General Odierno 

 

TRADOC Commander-  General Cone

 

US Army Cadet Command Commander: MG Smith

 

5th Brigade Commander:  COL Dodson

 

HISD DAI:  LTC McGhee

 

 

Wheatley HS SAI:  CPT Smith

 

 Non-Commissioned Officer Support Chain

Sergeant Major of the Army: SMA Chandler

 

TRADOC Command Sergeant Major: CSM Dailey

 

US Army Cadet Command, Command Sergeant Major: CSM Howard

 

5th Brigade Command Sergeant Major: CSM Moore 

 

HISD JROTC Senior Enlisted Advisor:  1SG Elvin Baines

 

Wheatley HS AI: 1SG Smiley Capers

 

 

16th Battalion Command and Staff

 

Battalion Commander- D. Cepeda 

Executive Officer - A. Macedo 

Command Sergeant Major- E. Banda 

S-1 Admin. Officer-  B. DeHoyos

S-3 Operations/Training Officer- J. Furr

S-4 Logistics Officer- N. Surandi

S-5 Public Affairs Officer- C. Mosqueda

 

Phillis Wheatley High School

4801 Providence Street

Houston, Texas 77020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit the U.S. Army JROTC Website

https://www.usarmyjrotc.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit the Houston Independent School District JROTC Website:

http://www.houstonisdjrotc.net/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RESPECT:
Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

SELFLESS SERVICE:
Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.

HONOR:
Live up to Army values. The Nation’s highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes to Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living—Soldiers who develop the habit of being honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do.

INTEGRITY:
Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself.

PERSONAL COURAGE:
Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable.