Dear parents, cadets, and esteemed guests,

Hello! Welcome to CA-935th, I am c/Col Sol Pham, and I am honored to be your Group Commander at Scripps Ranch High School’s AFJROTC for the 2026-2027 school year! In my position, I am responsible for overseeing the unit’s activities, well-being, and discipline, leading the cadet corps alongside my eight lovely and hardworking Senior Staff members! Our goal is to encourage a motivated culture of excellence, where cadets can seek out leadership opportunities while serving their community, develop life-long skills, and form lasting bonds.

I am incredibly proud to say that CA-935th is one of the most successful JROTC units nationwide. That is thanks to all the talented cadets that SHOW UP and SHOW OUT every single day, and the parents and supporters that donate, volunteer, and cheer on cadets in all our events! Our academic and drill teams receive a multitude of awards and honors every year, ranging from local to national levels, and it’s never a surprise– it’s proof of the corps’ dedication to excellence in all we do!

Within the San Diego Unified School District, CA-935th has been awarded the best unit overall for the fifth consecutive year; but beyond all our success is the tight-knit community we have here at Scripps Ranch. Cadets will enter their freshman year, a little nervous and wobbly on their feet, and throughout their time, learn to forge their own path through taking initiative, risks, and seizing any opportunity that comes their way. They make bonds along the way, spending time with peers of varying grades and experiences. They are mentored, and become the mentors, continuing the long tradition of disciplined leadership and development we hold so dear.

I will always be grateful for the confidence this program has given me in order to step into the position I am in today. Possibly the best thing about our program is the unwavering encouragement that upperclassmen provide to first-years, and in my freshman year, that pride in knowing I had people believing in me to do great things is what truly pushed me to go beyond my limits. Throughout my time in JROTC, I have been on the Armed Fancy Drill Team, Flag Detail, Public Affairs, Awareness Presentation Team, Color Guard Auxiliary, Operations Staff (having led my flights to Honor Flight both years!), and Logistics Staff as the Awards Officer.

Every single cadet that enters CA-935th leaves as a person that is more motivated, driven, and accomplished. As Group Commander, I am so proud to be a part of their journey to find their best selves and ensure that their experiences are ones they’ll remember for a lifetime. Thank you for trusting our vision.

Best regards, c/Col Sol Pham