April 15, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
Howell High Schoolâs Air Force JROTC CyberPatriot Team has claimed second place in a national competition.
Cadets from Howell High Schoolâs Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) program recently concluded what was described as an exceptional season of CyberPatriot, the Air Force Associationâs National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition challenges teams of students across the United States, Canada, and other schools abroad, to find and resolve cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated environments. The top teams from the preliminary online rounds earn a place at the Virtual National Finals Competition, where students compete for national recognition and scholarships.