JROTC program honors its cadets

Warren County High School’s JROTC Pioneer Battalion Awards Ceremony was held Wednesday night. The year-end event recognizes the cadets’ hard work throughout the school year.

Taking the honor of the Katy McKelvey Award for Cadet of the Year was cadet Jonathan Appalsammy. After spending four years in JROTC, his future plans include attending college.

‘ The JROTC Presidential Award for Cadet Challenge was given to Alexandra Johnson, Matthew Adam, Elizabeth Yanez and Tauna McDonald.

‘ The JROTC Varsity Athletics Ribbon was given to Jessie Kennedy and Luis Cabrera.

‘ Raider Team Member of the Year is Roger Garrett; Drill Team Member of the Year is Damien Martinez; and Color Guard Member of the Year is Attonda Bell.

‘ Best Overall Company of the Year is Charlie Company.

‘ Most Improved Freshman is Danae Randles.

‘ Most Improved Sophomore is Travis Stoner.

‘ National Sojourners Award was given to Chris Taliaferro

‘ VFW Award: Leadership was given to Nicholas Cripps and Academics was given to James Garrett.

‘ American Legion Award: Academics was given to Jessie Kennedy and Military Excellence was given to Tim Bodey.

‘ U.S. Army JROTC Award for Leaderhip was given to Brent Duncan.

‘ Daughter of the American Revolution Awards: JROTC was given to Kimberly Hold; Citizenship was given to Kristen Holland; and History was given to Amber Hill.

‘ Superior Cadet Awards were given to Elizabeth Yanez and Matthew Adam, freshmen; Nathan Robbins and Abigail Gomez, sophomores; Jared Johnson and Alexandria Johnson, juniors; and Jonathan Appalsammy and Christa Frazier, seniors.