Submitted by: LTC (R) Bob Takao
Photos Credit: iHi Photography

Punahou School had General (R) David Bramlett as the Guest of Honor at the Punahou JROTC Battalion Awards and Pass in Review ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii.  MG Joe Ryan, CG, 25ID presented Commander Challenge Coins to the 34 graduating Seniors before the ceremony.  The Marine Corps Band of the Pacific performed for the ceremony and pass in review.  

Bn Formation moves onto the field.
GEN Bramlett was the Guest of Honor
Cadets pass in review
Cadets pass in review
Punahou School Battalion Awards Ceremony
Superior Cadets pose with SAI and Punahou Academy Principal

Outgoing Battalion Commander, Corin Matsuzaki receives congratulatory letters and certificates presented by Punahou Principal Gustavo Carerra,  representatives from Hawaii Governor Josh Green and Senator Brian Schatz’s office.  25ID CG, MG Joe Ryan presented each Senior with a Challenge Coin and General (R) David Bramlett was the Honored Guest Speaker.
Before the ceremony, parents presented their cadets with specially woven leis in their school colors.  

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