Cape’s JROTC Raider Team wins big at local fitness competition
Cape High’s JROTC Raider Team placed first out of six teams in a fitness competition hosted by Appoquinimink High School’s JROTC May 9.
“I couldn’t have been any Cape prouder of these kids, and this competition is just another testament to the amazing kids we have and their dedication to the JROTC program and culture,” said Col. Edward Dowgin.
Teams were graded on a one-mile run, military-style obstacle course, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle truck pull, push-ups, sit-ups, sprint-drag-carry and a written test of general civic knowledge.
Representing Cape were cadets Jazmine Ramos-Trejo, Ronin Chmelewski, Kyle Nantz, Mycaela Ribeiro, Jacob Panyko, Tyler Haun, Joshua Ramon and Ryder Van Horn.
Ellen McIntyre is a reporter covering education and all things Dewey Beach. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State - Schreyer Honors College in May 2024, then completed an internship writing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2023, she covered the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand as a freelancer for the Associated Press and saw her work published by outlets including The Washington Post and Fox Sports. Her variety of reporting experience covers crime and courts, investigations, politics and the arts. As a Hockessin, Delaware native, Ellen is happy to be back in her home state, though she enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She also loves live music, reading, hiking and spending time in nature.
