Cadet Samantha Vernancio was awarded the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in May, 2023, at the Awards Ceremony for Cranston East JROTC. On December 13, at the Rhodes … more

On Thursday, May 18 the Cranston East auditorium was packed with supportive and proud family and friends of the 34th JROTC Corp of Cadets. The event was overseen by COL (Retired) Jason Lafferty, … more

Pen Pals from the  Cranston East JROTC stand on duty for  High-five Friday before being introduced to their pen pals from  Dutemple Elementary. more

By PAM SCHIFF High schools across the state and country are constantly looking for classes and programs to increase students' interest and challenge them. Cranston East has the luck to be the … more

By PAM SCHIFF   For 14 years, Lieutenant Colonel (ret) John Murray has guided, educated, supported and taught hundreds of students in the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer Training … more

By PAM SCHIFF In Cranston East’s auditorium on May 20, the room was filled with uniformed student cadets and proud family members watching their loved ones receive well deserved awards and … more

By PAM SCHIFF With the end of the school year so close, it is time for awards and recognitions. And despite not yet being able to hold traditional in-person ceremonies, schools are finding ways for students to be honored. On Friday, May 14, Lt. Col. John more

By PAM SCHIFF In the past, most senior leadership positions in Cranston's JROTC program have been occupied by male cadets. However, this year JROTC introduced a great change, where 12 of the 18 senior leadership positions - or two-thirds - are filled by more