The Apollo AFJROTC program was established in 1972, when Apollo became a high school. The past instructors of the AFJROTC program are Colonel Hobson, CMSgt. Holderby, Colonel Nichols, and Sergeant Taylor. The programs first classroom was the auditorium; ROTC was later moved to a doublewide trailer in early 1980's. In 1987 the mobile home was moved to the parking lot when Apollo underwent an 8 million-dollar renovation process. In 1988 the AFJROTC program was relocated to the classroom which Colonel Nichols designed. Sergeant Parker arrived March 4, 1986, as the Aerospace Science Instructor, Sarge started the Drill Team, Color Guard, and the Uniform Day. Colonel Paul arrived December 1, 1992, as the Senior Aerospace Instructor. Colonel started the Kitty Hawk Air Society, and Orienteering.

Created By: T.C. Shew and Bradley Mattingly, Edited by: David Gant © 2006 Apollo High School