JROTC Awards

2024-2025 Diamond Promotions

The 2024 Diamond Promotions were announced on September 13, 2024. 

Colonel -- Brigade Commander

Cadet Jeremiah Thom

Lieutenant Colonel -- Brigade Executive Officer

Cadet Grace McSherry

Lieutenant Colonel -- Brigade S3

Cadet MJ Dougherty

Lieutenant Colonel -- 3rd Battalion Commander

Cadet Brooklyn Johnson

Lieutenant Colonel -- 4th Battalion Commander

Cadet Jacki Lauer

Lieutenant Colonel -- 5th Battalion Commander

Cadet James Summers

Lieutenant Colonel -- 7th Battalion Commander

Cadet Michael Nobrega

Major -- Brigade S1

Cadet Hamelat Zerihun

Major -- Brigade S2

Cadet Michael Seifu

Major -- Brigade S4

Cadet Mostyn Guyott

Major -- Brigade S5

Cadet Anna Sewich

Major -- 3rd Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Keyon Archer

Major -- 4th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Margaret Marrinan

Major -- 5th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Annika Clift

Major -- 7th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Andrew Ek

 

2024-2025 Fall Review-9th Grade Outstanding Cadets

These awards are presented to 9th grade cadets for their achievement in military drill, classroom conduct, and showing a high degree of motivation. The award consists of a medal, certificate of achievement, the Commendation Ribbon, and a distinctive black cord worn on the shoulder of the uniform.

The recipients of this award are:
  • Cadet PVT Becca Chestovich '28
  • Cadet PVT Jameson Downs '28
  • Cadet PVT Tess Guion '28
  • Cadet PVT Olivia Kovats '28
  • Cadet PVT Jake Long '28
  • Cadet PVT Amelia Meier '28
  • Cadet PVT Madeline Miley '28
  • Cadet PVT Elisa Nobrega '28
  • Cadet PVT Noah Remer '28
  • Cadet PVT Helen Summers '28
 

2024-2025 Twilight Parade Award Recipients

These awards are presented during the spring Twilight Parade. College ROTC scholarships are also announced. The evening ends with the traditional chain of command from seniors to juniors.

The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award

  • Cadet Norah Poynter '28
  • Cadet Olivia Perry '27
  • Cadet Bridget Bower '26
  • Cadet Makenzi Johnson '25

The Junior ROTC Citizenship Award

  • Cadet Genvieve Thomas '26
  • Cadet Liedea Zerihun '26
  • Cadet Elizabeth McQuillan '27
  • Cadet Miley Stoeklen '27

The Raider Brigade Junior ROTC Academic Excellence Award

  • Cadet Olivia Tharp '26
  • Cadet Lucy Keating '26
  • Cadet Jack Morrissey '27
  • Cadet Colin Smith '27

Raider Brigade Junior ROTC Military Excellence Awards

  • Cadet Bryn McSherry '26
  • Cadet Anne Cavanaugh '27
  • Cadet Jack Van Gemert '27
  • Cadet Kara Callahan '27

The Raider Brigade Junior ROTC Service Excellence Award

  • Cadet Nola Turner '27
  • Cadet Adeline Larson '27
  • Cadet Lauren Fairbairn '27

The Williams Brothers JROTC Cadet Scholarship

  • Cadet Ellen Kovats '26
  • Cadet Joe Massari '27

Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Medal

  • Cadet Joseph Ehling '25

The Sons of the American Revolution ROTC Medal

  • Cadet John Cavanaugh '25

The Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal

  • Cadet Ryan O’Connell '27

The D.A.R. JROTC Medal

  • Cadet Emma Donnelly '25

The Daughters of the American Colonists Award

  • Cadet Isabella Wengelewski '26

The Military Officers’ Association of America Medal

  • Cadet William Guion '25

The Reserve Organization of America Medal

  • Cadet Charlotte Fotsch '25

The American Veterans Association JROTC Medal

  • Cadet Conner Macke '26

The AUSA ROTC Medal

  • Cadet Ian Detweieler '28

The MOPH ROTC Medal

  • Cadet Darby Peterson '26

The National Sojourner’s Award

  • Cadet Mackenzie Thomas '26

The Scholastic Excellence Medals

  • Gold: Cadet Lupe Fruean '25
  • Silver: Cadet Katherine Campbell '26
  • Bronze: Cadet Katie Nobrega '27

The American Legion Military Excellence Medals

  • Gold: Cadet Finn Wermager '25
  • Silver: Cadet Mackenzie Steineman '26
  • Bronze: Cadet Greta Johnson '27

The Veterans of Foreign Wars JROTC Medals

  • Cadet Andrew Jensen '25
  • Cadet Haydee Walz '26
  • Cadet Denise Bueno '27

The Minnesota Society of the US – Daughters of 1812 award

  • Cadet Jamaya Anderson '26

The United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award

  • Cadet Noah Gomez '25

The United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

  • Cadet Brady Stoeklen '25
  • Cadet Megan Buri '26