| Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Lt. Colonel (USAF Ret.) Clarence Jones e-mail Colonel Jones Ph: 303.428.9541 "Colonel" was born in Virginia and Graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. He then spent the majority of his Air Force Career as the Pilot of a C-130 cargo aircraft. |
| Leadership Instructor (ASI) Chief Master Sgt. (USAF Ret.) Brian Shaffer e-mail Chief Shaffer Ph: 303.428.9541 "Chief" spent his years in the Air Force as a Logistics personnel in Alaska. He moved to Colorado in 2005. |
Colorado 62nd Air Force Junior ROTC (CO-62) began in 1971 at the original Westminster High School (now
Hidden Lake High School). Neighboring high school, Ranum, also had an active unit which was designated as
CO-61. The two units, CO-62 and CO-61, combined under one roof when the new Westminster High School
opened in 1977. The joined units were assigned the CO-62 designator, and relocated to the renovated
Career Enrichment Park, which was renamed Hidden Lake High School in 2004, and was home to our squadron
until June 2007. The squadron continues it's presence in Adams District 50 with a new home at Westminster
High School commencing with the fall semester 2007.
CO-62 has been an active Air Force Junior ROTC unit longer than any other in Colorado.
The Air Force Junior ROTC program is an elective course for the High School curriculum in Adams District 50,
although cadets from other school districts attend for high school credit. The program offers both academic
and physical education high school credit.
The program is led by our instructors Colonel Jones and Chief Shaffer.
Hidden Lake High School). Neighboring high school, Ranum, also had an active unit which was designated as
CO-61. The two units, CO-62 and CO-61, combined under one roof when the new Westminster High School
opened in 1977. The joined units were assigned the CO-62 designator, and relocated to the renovated
Career Enrichment Park, which was renamed Hidden Lake High School in 2004, and was home to our squadron
until June 2007. The squadron continues it's presence in Adams District 50 with a new home at Westminster
High School commencing with the fall semester 2007.
CO-62 has been an active Air Force Junior ROTC unit longer than any other in Colorado.
The Air Force Junior ROTC program is an elective course for the High School curriculum in Adams District 50,
although cadets from other school districts attend for high school credit. The program offers both academic
and physical education high school credit.
The program is led by our instructors Colonel Jones and Chief Shaffer.
| The objectives of JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration. |
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As with any school-based program, parental and community involvement is imperative to success.
The CO-62 Nighthawk Boosters are a group of parents and adults who recognize the value of the Air Force Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program.
The goal of the Nighthawk Boosters is to help provide additional funding, support and resources, and assist the assigned
professional instructors in developing CO-062 AFJROTC cadets into exemplary leaders and citizens.
For further information on the Boosters, (and information for current or prospective parents), please visit the Boosters Page
on this website.
The CO-62 Nighthawk Boosters are a group of parents and adults who recognize the value of the Air Force Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program.
The goal of the Nighthawk Boosters is to help provide additional funding, support and resources, and assist the assigned
professional instructors in developing CO-062 AFJROTC cadets into exemplary leaders and citizens.
For further information on the Boosters, (and information for current or prospective parents), please visit the Boosters Page
on this website.
| Lots more details on the program content, expectations and responsibilities may be found in the Cadet Guide resource |