Story and photos by: SFC (Ret.) John Mondelli

Pemberton, NJ — The Pemberton High School Army JROTC Hornet Battalion Drill Team takes 1ST Place at the Delsea Winter Classic!

Congratulations to the Hornet Battalion Drill Team from Pemberton, New Jersey who were back in action this Saturday at the Delsea Regional Drill Team Competition.  Eighteen Army and Marine Corps Drill Teams from New Jersey and Pennsylvania went head-to-head in two intense competitions, The Delsea Invitational and the South Jersey League Winter Classic. 

Teams led by Hannah Ryder, Andrew Horn, Aundrea Musick, Tori Penon and Dominick Carothers contributed to an overall third place finish in the Delsea Invitational and an overall first place finish in the South Jersey League Winter Classic!!!    

Excellent effort by all as the Hornet Battalion climbed to 2nd Place in the South Jersey League Drill Team Standings! 

Top photo caption: Pemberton High School Hornet Battalion Armed Drill Platoon

Pemberton Drill Team Victory!
Captain Tori Penon receiving the 1st Place Overall Trophy

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