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SHS honors Navy JROTC

Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 3:07 PM

Summerville Journal Scene ®

Summerville High School’s Navy Junior ROTC unit held its Annual Awards Ceremony April 14, 2008 in the school auditorium.

Approximately 150 cadets attended the ceremony. Community organization leaders as well as Mr. Joe Pye, Superintendent of Dorchester School District Two, Dr. Barbara Stroble and Dr. Glenn Huggins, Assistant Superintendents of Dorchester School District Two, and Mr. Roger Edwards, Summerville High School Principle were on hand to present awards.

A large number of parents, family, and friends were in attendance.

The ceremony began with Master Chief Carson Burgess introducing the special guests. Colonel Claude H. Davis III, the Senior Naval Science Instructor, made the opening remarks introducing his fellow Navy JROTC Instructors Master Chief Carson Burgess and Master Chief Gardner LaMarche. Opening comments were made by Mr. Roger Edwards (Summerville High School Principal) as well as Mr. Joe Pye.

Several organizations outside of the school help to motivate cadets toward superior performance by recognizing the most outstanding cadets each year with awards. The following cadets received awards.

The recipient of The Military Officers Association of America was presented to Cadet April Delcambere and Cadet Lauren Chambers who have demonstrated military leadership and loyalty to the school, unit, and community and who have exhibited high moral character and exceptional military potential. Colonel Butch Fullen (Ret.) made the presentation.

The reception of The National Sojourners Award was Cadet Richard Powell, who demonstrated and encouraged ideal of Americanism through deed, conduct and leadership. Cliff (Doc) Davis made the presentation.

The recipient of the VFW JROTC Award was Cadet Aaron Graham, who demonstrated and maintained a high level of academic accomplishment. Mr. John Mellert made the presentation.

The recipient of The Daughters of the American Revolution Award was Cadet Frankie Nadeau, who sets an overall example of excellence in leadership, academics, participation and military aptitude. Ms. Joan Naugle made the presentation.

The recipient of The Sons of the American Revolution Award was Cadet Robyn Stoffel who demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, patriotism, loyalty and military excellence. Colonel Claude H. Davis III (Ret.) made the presentation.

The recipient of The Military Order of World Wars presented a medal to Cadet Andrew White who has established an outstanding military and scholastic record. Captain Fred Massey (Ret.) made the presentation.

The American Legion presented two awards. The American Legion Military Excellence Award was presented to Cadet Amanda Hammond who has demonstrated military skill and excellence. She also possesses the qualities to succeed in a military career. The American Legion Scholastic Award was presented to Cadet Jenna Spangler who holds the highest scholastic standing in the NJROTC. Mr. Raymond Shaw presented the awards.

The Daedalain JROTC was presented to Cadet Jonathan Carriero who has demonstrated patriotism and high academic achievement. Colonel Claude Davis III (Ret.) presented the award.

The U.S. Navy League Roosevelt Youth Award was awarded to Cadet Adam Huckabee, who demonstrated excellence in academics, moral character, and patriotism. The award was presented by Captain Massey (Ret.).

The recipient of the Charleston Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart was Cadet Stephen Wilson, who was selected based on his leadership in the unit and academic achievement. Mr. Cliff Davis made the presentation.

The recipient of the American Veterans JROTC award, Cadet Chelcie Simmons, has demonstrated diligence in the discharge of assigned duties and the willingness to serve. The award was presented by Mr. Cliff “Doc” Davis.

The Surface Navy Association, Stephan Decatur Jr. Award was presented to Cadet Sierra Wilkerson and Cadet Meagan Hughes. They were selected based on their outstanding military aptitude, academics, and leadership. Presenting the award was Master Chief LaMarche (Ret.).

The Sons of Confederate Veterans “H.L. Hunley Award” was presented to Cadet Vincent Belken. Presenting the award was Mr. David Mitchell.

The Marine Corps League was presented by Mr. John Tharp. The award was presented to Cadet Adam Teegarden.

The Honor Cadet ribbon is awarded to the one cadet in each year group with the highest overall achievement in school. Dr. Barbara Stroble (Assit. Principal Dorch. School Dist. 2) presented the Honor awards: Cadet Kevin Sosnowski Naval Science One, Cadet Jenna Spangler Naval Science Two, Cadet Stephen Wilson Naval Science Three, and Cadet Lauren Chambers and Cadet Jessica Snook Naval Science Four.

The Distinguished Cadet ribbon is awarded each year to the one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for scholastic aptitude and military excellence. Mr. Joe Pye presented the award: Cadet Sierra Wilkerson and Cadet Megan Hughes Naval Science One, Cadet Andrew White Naval Science Two, Cadet Richard Powell Naval Science Three, and Cadet Lauren Chambers Naval Science Four.

Cadet Commanders of each Navy JROTC team presented a School Varsity Letter to cadets and their teams.

Rifle Team Commander Carissa Benson presented School Varsity Letters to: Matthew Choate, Adam Huckabee, Hunter Heath, Kevin Sosnowski, Jordan Wicker, Joshua Morgan, Brandon McDuff, Shawn Lewis, Ronald Zielaznicki, Charlie Reeves, and Michael Driggers.

Drill Team Commander April Delcabmre presented school Varsity Letters to: Andrew White, Adam Teegardin, Chelcie Simmons, Caitlynn Burgeson, Frankie Nadeau, Josaih Kidman, Sierra Wikerson, Kristen BUrgeson, Kim Mason, Hetaher Hollis, Josh Alvarez, Travis Waller, Quincey Hodges, Matthew Garner, and Ryan Prather.

Academic Team Commander Richard Powell presented School Varsity Letters to: Dylan Smith, Corey Hammond, Daniel Sheeks, Brett Bernier, Jenna Spangler, and Jessica Payton.

Color Guard Team Commander Katie Grooms presented School Varsity letters to: Robyn Stoffel, Frankie Nadeau, Demian Stillings, Amanda Hammond, Nekia Robinson, Ebony Hinton, Megan Hughes, Vincent Belken, Erin Woodside, Hannah Motter, Nadene Carter, and Kali Deas.

Orienteering Team Commander Michael Tibbs presented School Varsity Letters to: Aaron Schmidt, Olivia Garrett, Arthur Heath, Kevin Alff, Joseph Borduck, Tyler Jansen, Jeff Hayners, Zachary Stoehr, Carolyn Barbera, and Derek Jones.

After all the awards were presented Colonel Davis introduced Cadet Commander Richard Powell as the Commanding Officer for the coming year. Cadet Jessica Snook, the outgoing Commanding Officer, passed the NJROTC sword in recognition of a symbolic change of command.

At the conclusion of the awards ceremony the senior NJROTC cadets were recognized in a historical and traditional Naval ceremony “Piping Ashore” symbolizing the end of their Navy JROTC high school years.

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