Honor
Cadets hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity, on and off campus.
About
About Our Unit
Learn about our mission, core values, and what cadets gain from Naval Science.
Purpose
Our Mission
"To instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment."
At Kingwood, that mission is a four-year progression — cadets arrive as followers, learn the standard, and leave as leaders.
01
Naval Science is a full academic course, not a club. Cadets study naval history, government, leadership, navigation, and health — and earn graduation credit. Classroom work pairs with lab periods: drill, inspections, and physical training.
02
Leadership is real. The unit runs as a cadet company with a full chain of command. Cadets hold billets with genuine authority, write the plan of the week, run musters, and answer to the instructors for their people. Rank is earned through performance and bearing.
03
Standards are measured. Uniform, grooming, attendance, and academics are inspected and graded; physical readiness is assessed on a schedule. A cadet is accountable for their own performance first, then for the cadets beneath them.
04
Service ties the unit to Kingwood — colors details, the Pumpkin Patch, the Pickle Festival, and Wreaths Across America. There is no military service obligation; the goal is a graduate who is disciplined, capable, and useful to the community.
The Four Charges
- 01
Citizenship
Cadets study the responsibilities of citizens in a republic — government, national history, and civic duty — and then practice them through service to their school and community.
- 02
Service
Time given to Kingwood without expectation of return: colors details, community events, veterans' honors, and support to the school throughout the year.
- 03
Personal Responsibility
Standards for uniform, bearing, attendance, and academics that are inspected and graded, so accountability becomes habit rather than reminder.
- 04
Accomplishment
Earned rank, earned billets, and competitive teams give every cadet measurable goals and visible proof of the work they put in.
Foundation
Core Values
Courage
The moral and mental strength to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
Commitment
Dedication to the unit, the school, the community, and personal excellence.
Leadership
Every cadet is given the chance to lead, teach, and be accountable.
Service
Thousands of volunteer hours returned to the Kingwood community each year.
Excellence
Academic achievement, physical readiness, and disciplined bearing in all things.
Why It Matters
Benefits of Joining
What cadets gain from Naval Science, in and out of the classroom.
Leadership Development
Cadets hold real billets with real responsibility, from squad leader to commanding officer.
Academic Excellence
Study skills, structured accountability, and grade checks that keep cadets on track.
Community Service
Cadets return thousands of volunteer hours to the Kingwood community every year.
Citizenship
An understanding of civic duty, national history, and the responsibilities of citizens.
Physical Fitness
Regular physical training and readiness assessments build discipline and health.
Character Development
Integrity, bearing, and accountability practiced daily — not just discussed.
Service
Our Community Service
Kingwood cadets show up for their community — in uniform, on their own time.
Kingwood Pumpkin Patch
Every October cadets volunteer at the Kingwood pumpkin patch — unloading trucks, setting up the field, helping families carry pumpkins, and keeping the grounds squared away. It is one of the unit's largest service turnouts of the fall.
Kingwood Pickle Festival
Cadets support the Kingwood Pickle Festival with setup and teardown, booth assistance, crowd and parking direction, and general support for organizers throughout the day.
Wreaths Across America
Cadets sell remembrance wreaths and then lay them on the graves of fallen service members, rendering honors to each veteran by name.
Tradition & Fundraiser
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is the unit's main fundraiser and one of its most meaningful traditions. Cadets sell remembrance wreaths that are then laid on the graves of fallen service members, so that each veteran is honored by name.
Ceremony dates are announced each fall by the instructors and posted on the unit calendar.
- Each cadet is encouraged to sell 15 wreaths during the fall campaign.
- Proceeds support unit activities, drill meet travel, and cadet equipment.
- The wreath-laying ceremony is held in December — families are strongly encouraged to attend and lay wreaths alongside their cadet.
- Cadets wear the uniform of the day for the ceremony and render honors at each grave.