JROTC students from every grade received awards for their hard work and dedication on June 3rd in front students, parents, and community leaders.

“I think it went amazingly well. Many of the Cadets were motivated and I felt inspired by their dedication,” said new Commanding Officer Soo Ae Ono.

“We want to be the best we can be in everything we do,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 and Senior Marine Instructor Richard Muth.

Freshman Jacob Russell was one of the award recipients of the night. He won the Sons of American Revolution award, Physical Fitness award, and the American Legion award.

“I don’t take winning as being above other people,” said Russell. “It’s nice to have your friends congratulate you and have people look up to you.”

Along with the awards that were delivered, three students were announced as the programs highest ranking students. The new Commanding Officer is Soo Ae Ono, the Executive Officer is Belle Muller, and the Operations Officer is Samantha Gross.

“I know it’s going to be a really big responsibility but I look forward to JROTC continuing to prosper in the future and in the many years to come,” said Ono.

“Being the Executive Officer has always been a dream of mine,” said Belle Muller.

This coming fall, new opportunities will be available for JROTC students, including Drill and Leadership Class, that will available to any GHS students that are interested in taking it.

Award Winners:

Lieutenant Colonel Reagan Award

Amy-Elizabeth Geraghty

Command Sergeant Major Domenic Cannizzaro Award

Karollaynne DaCosta

Cadet Lt William J Neal Award

Abigail Francis

Drill Team Awards / Certs of Excellence

Abigail Francis – Captain

Amy-Elizabeth Gerghty – Captain

Karollaynne DaCosta – Captain

Epifania Perez

Thuy Nguyen

John Vega

Raysa Zorrilla

Thiago DaSilva

Leticia Garcia

Crisbel Mercado

Ruth Zorrilla

Soo Ae Ono

Belle Muller

Carmen Santa

Arthur Vargus

Lizbeth Pena

Yanna Pena

Aurora Billante

Luis Reyes

Samantha Gross

Zariah Billante

Jack Ho

Tyla Ordonez

Jacob Russell

Dolfi Santa

Evan Sawyer

Rifle Team Award Superior Marksmanship Award

Epifania Perez

Thuy Nguyen

Raysa Zorrilla

Devin Aiello

Belle Muller

Parker Caraway

Jack Ho

Mayra Olivera

Haley Johnson

Color Guard

Jacob Russell

Thiago DaSilva

Evan Sawyer

Arthur Vargus

Abigail Francis

Amy Elizabeth Geraghty

Soo Ae Ono

Samantha Gross

Physical Fitness Team

John Vega

Kyle Frost

Reilly Zubricki

Evan Sawyer

Jacob Russell

Thiago DaSilva

Arthur Vargus

Aurora Billante

Soo Ae Ono

Amy- Elizabeth Geraghty

Sierra Jenkins

Belle Muller

Zariah Billante

Raysa Zorrilla

Jared Creaser

Bryan Buckley

Luis Reyes

Mayra Oliveria

Yanna Pena

Lizbeth Pena

Marine Corps Association Award

Abigail Francis

Special Forces Association Award

Steven Barusso

Nicholas Sargent

Isaiah Castellucci

Hector Rivera

American Legion Metal Scholastic

Ryan Pereira – Gold

Harley Pereira – Silver

Jennifer Nelson – Bronze

American Legion Medal Military Achievement

Stephen Barrusso – Gold

Samantha Gross – Silver

Jacob Russell – Bronze

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Malia Hartwell

Raysa Zorrilla

Aurora Billante

AMVETS

Leticia Garcia

Jared Creaser

Ruth Zorrilla

Sons of the American Revolution

Jacob Russell

Sons of Union Veterans Of The Civil War

Jack Ho

Sons of Confederate War Veterans

Christopher Jaques

Women’s Marines Association

Karollaynne DaCosta

Military Officers Association

Crisbel Mercado

Military Order of Word Wars Bronze Metal

Belle Muller

Daedalian JROTC Achievement Award

Thiago DaSilva

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Soo Ae Ono

Reserve Officers Association

Evan Sawyer

Devin Aiello

National Sojourners Award

Epifania Perez

Scottish Rite Achievement Medal

Brittany Nielsen

Instructors Leadership Award

Karollaynne DaCosta