Military
Archbold High School is proud of our young men and women who choose to serve our country. Making the commitment to serve in the Armed Forces takes much consideration and strength of character. The school counselors are here to help interested students explore the various branches, work with recruiters and finish the requirements needed to enlist. Direct your military questions to Mr. Shawn Grime (last names A-L) or Mrs. Sharon Ziegler (last names M-Z). Click on the icons below to visit the websites to the five branches of the Armed Forces to learn more.
Interested in Attending a U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Military Academies have a long standing history of providing students with high standards of training, education and service. The application process for the military academies is extremely competitive and one students must begin early in high school. One component of the process is receiving a nomination from one's U.S. Congressman or Senator. Below are links to the various military academies as well as links to Representative Bob Latta, Senator Rob Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown's nomination information.
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
Interested in ROTC
ROTC stands for Reserved Officer Training Corps. It is a college program offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serve in the Military after graduation. Below are links to the branch ROTC programs and list of Ohio universities with ROTC programs.
Naval ROTC / Marine Corps Option
Ohio Universities with an Army ROTC Program
Bowling Green State University
Capital University
Central State University
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Toledo
Wright State University
Xavier University
Youngstown State University
Ohio Universities with a Naval ROTC Program
Miami University
Ohio State University
Ohio Universities with an Air Force ROTC Program
Bowling Green State University
Kent State University
Miami University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
University of Cincinnati
Wright State University