Crosby ISD Spring 2024

JR. ROTC

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\\ By Matt Malatesta Olguin Found Herself in JROTC Program Up for the Challenge JIMENA OLGUIN IS A SOFT-SPOKEN LEADER, WHO HAS DEVELOPED HER VOICE INSIDE OF CROSBY’S JROTC PROGRAM OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. So much so, that she has elevated to the Battalion Commander position, which is the highest cadet position in the program. She is responsible for planning, guiding and leading instruction for more than 145 cadets organized in four companies. “Managing different personalities has been a challenge for me,” she laughed. “I could have never done that in any walk of life if it weren’t for JROTC. It has given me so much confidence and motivation that I never thought I could have. It’s all about working as a team to accomplish a task. That spills over to your entire life and now I never hesitate to join other organizations or get involved in things outside of school.”

Jimena Olguin

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It’s all about working as a team to accomplish a task.

Olguin is sifting through her college opportunities as she begins her journey of being a pediatric nurse. “I’ve been accepted by several schools and I’m just seeing to find the best fit,” she said. “Growing up babysitting my little cousins has given me some really good experience with children. I love taking care of them and I can see that nursing would be a great career.” So, what does she do to wind down from a busy day at school and running companies? “Listening to music is very calming,” she said. “I watch my favorite shows, like Queen Charlotte. I also like to make 3D models for fun. I’m in floral design and we had to lay out what our flower store would look like. I enjoyed that, and it has really sparked my creativity.” As the Top 5-percent student wraps up a successful high school career, she is a tremendous role model for Cougars looking to find themselves in this confusing high school world. Just march to her orders.

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