Eric Hopper
@EHopperGoBlue
JROTC Instructor at Blackman High School, Raider/Rifle/Exhibition/Football/Baseball Coach, U.S. Army Retired, UH-60 A/L/M Pilot, Hail and Go Blue!
Always great to hear Coach Bakich share his knowledge of the game with other coaches. Go Blue #GoBlueBaseball #DugoutChatter #StickandBallTV
Blaze Raider Team 26 is set and ready to get to work! @BSPNBlackman @BlazeJROTC
Congrats to everyone who made this years Blackman Raider Team! Your hard work paid off—now let’s push limits and bring home some hardware!
Michigan is the first school EVER to have a 1st round draft pick in the same draft year for Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Baseball Everything School 〽️ #GoBlue
A former Blaze Cadet, a current Marine and a forever Patriot. Thank you Cochran Family. @BSPNBlackman @BlackmanMiddle @RcsJrotc
Shoutout to Blackman alumni Hunter Cochran and his uncle for raising the fallen flag at the middle school after recent storms. True leadership never fades!
Think you have what it takes? Try out for the elite Blackman JROTC Raider Team—District & SEC Champs, nationally ranked. Varsity Male, Varsity Female & JV teams. Open to rising 9–12th graders. Tryouts at BHS Obstacle Course. Sign up via QR code. @BSPNBlackman @BlazeJROTC
One of the best days at JCLC—rappelling off the tower! 💥 Every Blackman Cadet crushed their fear and did it with pride in front of the Superintendent & District Admins. Moments like this define us. #GoBlaze 🔥🧗♂️ @BlazeJROTC
Thank you to Stones River National Battlefield for giving Blackman High the honor of presenting the colors this Memorial Day. We’re proud to have helped remember and honor those who gave everything.
Cadet Spotlight! Big congratulations to Cadet Annemarie Granger for getting the DAI Excellence Arc for getting 3rd in Archery nationals!
Blackman Blaze Cadets never stop excelling! Cadet Anne-Marie Granger placed third at the Eastern National JROTC 3-D Archery Competition in Louisville, KY—an incredible achievement and outstanding representation @BSPNBlackman @7ThBDEArmyROTC @BlazeJROTC @BlackmanCte
Blackman JROTC doesn’t back down. TWO Nationals, SAME weekend—Drill in Daytona (16th place!) & Culinary in Virginia (31st place!). Through travel, pressure, and adversity, our cadets delivered. What other program can say that? #BuiltDifferent @BlazeJROTC @BSPNBlackman #GoBlaze
Blackman High showing true dedication on the road to excellence! Even at a rest stop, our cadets are locked in and perfecting their drill—no time wasted when Nationals is in sight. Discipline, determination, and teamwork don’t take a break. Let’s go Blaze Battalion!
Katie Wolvington is officially our new Brigade Commander, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Blaze spirit came through rain or shine! The Push-Up Squad brought the hype, and the Color Guard kicked things off with precision. Even though the flag football game got rained out halfway through, no worries—it’s been rescheduled for Monday at 6 PM! Same energy, new day!
Blaze Cadets continue to give back to the community. Thank you Stones River Battlefield for showing your appreciation to these great Cadets. @StonesRiverNPS
We are honored to attend the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield partner of the decade dinner, and we are proud to be a Partner of the Year Finalist!
Are you a rising 9th–12th grader looking for a challenge? Come be part of a championship legacy: •SEC Champions •2021-2024 District Champions •Top 5 Nationally Ranked Male & Female Raider Teams Scan the QR codes to learn more and take the first step! @BlazeJROTC
Thank you to @BSPNBlackman for the livestream. You did amazing work.
Blackman High School JROTC proudly held its 25th Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of our cadets throughout the academic year. We are immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to the opportunities the coming year will bring.
Blackman High School JROTC proudly held its 25th Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of our cadets throughout the academic year. We are immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to the opportunities the coming year will bring.
Exceptional Cadet who represents what JROTC stands for. Truly proud of this young man and Honored to be his instructor. #leadership @BSPNBlackman @BlackmanCte
Congratulations to c/CPT Jared Garner being awarded the JROTC Distinguished Leader Graduate award, presented to cadets who have completed extensive criteria. He will be recognized at the 2025 Awards Ceremony for this achievement exemplifying, excellence at Blackman High School!
What a fantastic way to begin the return from spring break! Congratulations to the 4th quarter board winners, Ratan Gajjela and Johnny R. Sabouathone Jr., on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to seeing you both continue to excel at year board!
Blaze Cadets representing everywhere!! Thank you @BSPNBlackman
Way to represent at TSA State! 🔥 Chapter President Chris V. @BlazeJROTC
The Blackman Blaze on its 25th anniversary has kept its tradition of the Honor Unit and Distinction in JPA. This year, the battalion earned a 99.5% out of 100!