Writer – Major Johnathan B. Ladson
Photographer – Cadet Captain Melanie Gamez
On Friday, 16 May 2025, Brackenridge High School JROTC hosted its annual JROTC Awards Ceremony. The event had outstanding attendance by Cadets, parents, family, friends, as well as campus & community leaders. The Cadets were recognized for their daily contributions throughout the school year with a variety of certificates, awards, and medals. In addition, the JROTC Parent Support Club Officers were recognized for their leadership and volunteer efforts in supporting the JROTC program.
To name a few of the countless awards that were presented – a $4,000.00 memorial scholarship, a 4-year ROTC scholarship, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the American Legion medal, VFW award, and the Sons of the American Revolution medal and ribbon.
The ceremony concluded with a Change of Command ceremony, granting an opportunity thank the previous Battalion Command team for their leadership, and announce the Cadet that will lead the Battalion for the upcoming school year.
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