Representatives of
various civic organizations attended the Michigan City High School (MCHS)
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Awards Ceremony on
May 12th to present their respective awards to deserving cadets. The ceremony was held to recognize the
MCJROTC cadets for significant achievements in numerous program activities such
as military drill, marksmanship, physical fitness, community service, and
superior academic performance. Cadet Major
Declan Rice also received an academic scholarship from the Michigan City
chapter of the Marine Corps League.
The
following cadets were recipients of the following civic organization awards:
-Daughters
of the American Revolution: Cadet
Corporal Alexandra Reed for demonstrating the spirit of patriotism by her
academic and community service record.
-Sons
of the American Revolution: Cadet
Gunnery Sergeant Tristan Sherwood for his dedication to the ideals of our
Founding Fathers by his superior academic and leadership record. Tristan has earned a 4.0 grade point average
and is also a strong contender to be one of the co-captains for next school
year’s football team.
-American
Legion Scholastic Award: Cadet Corporal
Matthew Wilson, for earning a 4.0 grade point average
American
Legion Military Award: Cadet Corporal
Marcus Mantel, for his superior performance on the Military Drill Team.
Veterans
of Foreign Wars: Cadet Corporal Keith
Hawley, for making the most improvement during the school year.
Women
Marines Association: Cadet Corporal Danielle
Burgess for being the female cadet with the most community service.
The
cadets will not rest on their laurels. There are a number of community service
commitments through the end of the school year and during the summer in which
they will apply their talents and time. Cadets will also attend their week-long leadership camp in Wisconsin, practice military drill, along with
selected cadets attending the National Military Drill Camp in Texas and the Senior Leadership Camp in
Pennsylvania. All of these activities
are done at no cost to the cadet or MCHS. They are completely funded by the Marine Corps.
