Diamond Promotion Ceremony Promotes 17 Senior Cadets

September 12, 2025

The CDH community gathered for the Annual Diamond Promotion Ceremony on September 12, 2025, a tradition now in its 102nd year. Sergeant Major David Berrisford, CDH Army Instructor, opened the ceremony, acknowledging the significance of this historic event.

"The name of our ceremony comes from the diamond shape of the insignia worn on the uniform of the seniors we are promoting today," said Berrisford. He went on to explain the significance of the diamond ranks, which include Cadet Colonel, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, and Cadet Major, each marked by the number of diamonds worn on the cadets' shoulders.

Col. Joe Scrocca, CDH Senior Army Instructor, thanked the CDH Choir and band for their performance and acknowledged the presence of several former Raider Brigade Cadet Commanders, whose leadership and legacy have left a lasting impact on the program. The honored guests included:

  • Mr. Donald Geng, ‘71
  • Ms. Erin Sullivan McKiel, ‘97
  • Ms. Emma Butler, ‘23

"The Raider Brigade would not be where it is today without your legacy of leadership," Scrocca said. "You are part of our history, and your presence here today is an inspiration to our next generation of Cadet leaders."

September 12, 2025 Promotions 

Colonel -- Brigade Commander

Cadet Bridget Bower

Lieutenant Colonel -- Brigade Executive Officer

Cadet Bryn McSherry

Lieutenant Colonel -- Brigade S3

Cadet Kenzie Steineman

Lieutenant Colonel -- 3rd Battalion Commander

Cadet Olivia Laughlin

Lieutenant Colonel -- 4th Battalion Commander

Cadet Katherine Campbell

Lieutenant Colonel -- 5th Battalion Commander

Cadet Connor Macke

Lieutenant Colonel -- 7th Battalion Commander

Cadet Jamaya Anderson

Major -- Brigade S1

Bella Wengelewski

Major -- Brigade S2

Cadet Ellen Kovats

Major -- Brigade S4

Cadet Darby Peterson

Major -- Brigade S5

Cadet GG Thomas

Major -- 3rd Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Kaylee Schwartz

Major -- 4th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Olivia Tharp

Major -- 5th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Lauren O’Donnell

Major -- 7th Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Jacob Pritchard

Major -- 5th Battalion S3

Cadet Lucy Keating

Major -- 7th Battalion S3

Cadet Ananya Alfveby

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