Shelton High NJROTC program seeks new members

Chief Stephen Gonczi provided an update on the NJROTC program to the Shelton School Board at the Jan. 11 meeting.

Gonczi, in his first year at Shelton High, said the program is doing well. He's in his fourth year as a naval science instructor and used to work in Spanaway.

"I'm glad to be back home. I live six minutes from the school," Gonczi said.

He has three sons, two whom graduated from Shelton and both participated in the NJROTC program. His ninth-grade son participates in the NJROTC program. Gonczi spent 24 years in the service.

"As far back as I can think, this program has always had str...