AFJROTC

2020-2021 Cadet Awards and Achievements

 Our cadets have donated over 900 hours of their time in various Community Service activities.

 

• Our big fall Community Service project was raising over $650 and collecting 350 canned goods and other products for the Cooperative Christian Ministries food bank.  
• At Christmas, our cadets raised $500 for the Bell County High School Angel Tree – to buy Christmas gifts for needy children.  
• A large group effort was undertaken to host field day for the Bell County School District 8th graders.  Thank you to Cadet Captain Jayden Partin and Spencer Marcum for making this happen.     

 

RIBBONS

 In order to earn particular ribbons, the cadets must meet minimum standards or requirements as prescribed by regulation.

 

2. The Longevity Ribbon is awarded for successfully and honorably completing one school year of Aerospace Science.  In the interest of time, tonight we will award this ribbon to first year recipients only.  Upperclassmen will receive their award tomorrow.  To obtain this ribbon, these cadets must return to AFJROTC program next year.  There are 15 first year recipients.  

Buttery, Josh

Collett, Aiden C.

York, Ashton K.

Collins, Shelby C.

Fleet, Leah M.

Lasiter, Trenton C.

West, Matthew A.

Catron, Samantha M.

Dowlin, Matthew

Hollingsworth, Aiden

Knipp, Myia C.

Lake, Mahayla J.

Fuston, Jason S.

Garrett, Joshua

Mason, Shiann N.

 

3. The next ribbon is the Dress and Appearance Ribbon.  This ribbon is awarded for wearing the uniform on designated uniform days and conforming with all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards.  Literally translated, "no zeros, and nothing below a 95 on uniform inspections."  This is quite an accomplishment!  This year there are 25 recipients.

Barnett, Alexander J

Barnett, Madisyn M

Brock, Joshua K

Caldwell, Cadence M

Collett, Aiden C

Collett, Olivia G

Cree, Dalton

Fleet, Leah M

Gray, David L

Hall, Jordan C

Hurst, Logan J

Lake, Mahayla J

Marcum, Spencer R

Mason, Shiann N

McCloud, Faith S

McFall, Angelee

Melton, Hayden

Miracle, Tristen T

Neal, Emma G

Partin, Emily F

Partin, Jayden D

Robinson, Sidney

Saylor, Sara E

Stigal, Hailee S

West, Alyssa B

York, Ashton K

 

5. Our cadets compete the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment twice annually.  We award the original ribbon in January for the fall test and many cadets have earned, and will receive in class the Oak Left Cluster on the award.  

Collett, Olivia

Buttery, Josh

Collett, Aiden

Collins, Shelby

Fleet, Leah

Lasiter, Trenton

Catron, Samantha

Dowlin, Matthew

Hollingsworth, Aiden

Knipp, Myia

Lake, Mahayla

Wilson, Joseph

Fuston, Jason

Garrett, Josh Scott, Colton

 

6. The Good Conduct Ribbon is awarded to cadets in good standing with no suspensions of any kind and no adverse reports from other staff or faculty.  From the perspective of students, faculty, and the community, these cadets represent the Bell County AFJROTC program.  There are 60 recipients. 

Anderson, Eli J.

Barnett, Madisyn M.

Brock, Joshua K.

Collett, Olivia G.

Hall, Jordan C.

Leach, Gavin E.

Marcum, Spencer R.

Melton, Hayden

Miracle, Tristan T.

Partin, Emily F.

Saylor, Sara E.

Collett, Aiden C.

Gray, David L.

Grubbs, Lucas L.

Hood, Holden J.

Hurst, Logan

Neal, Emma G.

West, Alyssa B.

York, Ashton K.

Capps, Abigail

Fleet, Leah M.

Lasiter, Trenton C.

Mink, Kaley A.

Robinson, Sidney

Arno, James J.

Barnett, Alexander J.

Catron, Samantha M.

Degener, John

Dowlin, Matthew

Hollingsworth, Aiden

Knipp, Myia C.

Lake, Mahayla J.

McFall, Angelee

Wilson, Joseph M.

Fuston, Jason S.

Garrett, Joshua

Mason, Shiann N.

McCloud, Faith S.

Partin, Hayden

Scott, Colton W.

Bower, Jacob R.

Cree, Dalton

Fuson, Christian L.

Gibson, Cameron A.

Koralishn Jr., Robert

Partin, Jayden D. Settles, Jacob

 

7. Our next ribbon is the Co-Curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon.  The ribbon is awarded for leadership in AFJROTC co curricular activities.  These are cadets who are given a project and make it happen with the help of other cadets.  This year we have 4 recipients:

 

C/Maj Spencer Marcum (Community Service Officer)

C/Major Jordan Hall (Public Affairs Officer)

C/Capt Madisyn Barnett (Color Guard Commander)

C/Capt Jayden Partin (Activities Officer)

 

8. Academic Ribbon: The Academic Ribbon is awarded each 9 weeks to those cadets who have earned a 3.0 or better on their report card with an “A” in ROTC.   The following 40 cadets have met those criteria:

Collett, Olivia G.

Marcum, Spencer R.

Melton, Hayden

Saylor, Sara E.

Robinson, Sidney

Arno, James J.

Barnett, Alexander J.

Hendrickson, Jared W.

Posey, Westley R.

Hall, Jordan C.

Lake, Mahayla J.

Partin, Emily F.

Simpson, Makayla F.

Collett, Aiden C.

Miracle, Tristan T.

Grubbs, Lucas L.

Caldwell, Cadence M.

McFall, Angelee

Miracle, Courtney N.

Poppe, Brooklynn D.

Hollingsworth, Aiden

Sullivan, Leeann E.

Rutherford, Haley N.

Stigal, Hailee S.

York, Ashton K.

Fleet, Leah M.

Capps, Abigail

Knipp, Myia C.

Koralishn Jr., Robert

Gray, David L.

Lasiter, Trenton C.

Partin, Jayden D.

Thacker, Hailey B.

Collins, Shelby C.

Black, Claudia R.

Vreeland, April

Davis, Teanna S.

McCloud, Faith S.

Scott, Colton W.

Catron, Samantha M.

 

9. The Superior Performance Ribbon is normally limited to 10% of the cadet corps.  It signifies outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC.  It can be presented for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature.  The Superior Performance Ribbon is awarded to the Performing Color Guard members.   These are the cadets that respond to the many civic and school functions providing a very valuable service to the community with the greatest expertise and dignity.

Madisyn Barnett

Anderson, Eli J

Spencer Marcum

Leah Fleet

Emily Partin

Olivia Collett

AJ Barnett

Tristen Miracle

Josh Brock

Hayden Melton

Jordan Hall

 

10. The Achievement Ribbon is awarded for significant achievement during the year.  

 

We place great significance on the academic achievement of our cadets.  The following 21 cadets have maintained an average grade point of 3.7 or better for this school year.  

Black, Claudia R.

Davis, Teanna S.

McCloud, Faith S.

Collett, Olivia G.

Marcum, Spencer R.

Melton, Hayden

Saylor, Sara E.

Robinson, Sidney

Arno, James J.

Barnett, Alexander J.

Hendrickson, Jared W.

Posey, Westley R.

Hall, Jordan C.

Lake, Mahayla J.

Partin, Emily F.

Simpson, Makayla F.

Collett, Aiden C.

Miracle, Tristan T.

Black, Claudia R.

Vreeland, April

Davis, Teanna S.

McCloud, Faith S.

 

11. The Leadership Ribbon is highly coveted among the cadets.  It is awarded for outstanding performance in a position of leadership within the AFJROTC corps.  It is important to note that this ribbon is not awarded for just having the winningest team, highest scholastic average, or most community service.  The Leadership Ribbon is awarded to those cadets who, by their example and skills, exemplify leadership.  This year we have 9 recipients:

Bravo Flight Commander:  Cadet Capt Emma Neal  

Charlie Flight Commander:  Cadet Capt Sidney Robinson

Delta Flight Commander:  Cadet Capt Angelee McFall

Echo Flight Commander: Cadet Capt Faith McCloud

Activities Officer:  Cadet Maj Jayden Partin

Support Commander:  Cadet Lt Col Emily Partin

Community Service Officer: Cadet Capt Spencer Marcum

Corps Commander: Cadet Colonel Tristen Miracle 

 

13. The Outstanding Cadet Ribbon is presented to one cadet in each of the four Aerospace Science levels.  They must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military leadership, and attain academic and military excellence.  These are the top cadets in their year group.

 

For AS I: C/TSgt Ashton York 

For AS II: C/Capt Angelee McFall  

For AS III: C/Capt Spencer Marcum  

For AS IV: C/Col Tristen Miracle

 

13. This brings us to the highest-level ribbon, the Outstanding Flight Ribbon. This ribbon is awarded each semester for the flight with the highest academic average, highest percentage of uniform wear, and most participation in all facets of co curricular and extra-curricular activities.  When the winner is announced, we'll ask that the flight commander come forward to accept the ribbon on behalf of his/her flight.  The outstanding flight ribbon for the second semester is:  Delta Flight.    

   

14. This year we have a great group of cadets interested in Cadet Leadership Course.  The following cadets have met the qualifications for CLC and are interested in attending.  These cadets must keep their grades up this last 6 weeks and remain in good standing to maintain their eligibility.  

Arno, James

Barnett, A.J.

Barnett, Madisyn

Buttery Joshua

Buttery Joshua

Capps,Abigail

Clouse,Jasmine

Collett Aiden

Collett, Olivia

Collins, shelby

Dowlin, Matthew

Emma Neal

Fleet, Leah

Gray David

Grubbs Lucas

Hurst, Logan

Hurst, Logan

Ingram Charles

Lasiter,Trenton

Leach, gavin

makayla simpson

Marcum Spencer

Mason, Shiann

McCloud, Faith

McFall, Angelee

Poppe, Brooklynn

Robinson, Sidney

Stigal, Hailee

vreeland, april

York, Ashton

 

Our Cadet Training Officer candidates this year are Emily Partin, Hayden Melton, Jordan Hall, Sara Saylor, Tyler Settles, and Jayden Partin. 

                                                            

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Any cadet who successfully serves at least two years in JROTC is eligible for immediate promotion upon entering active duty.  A cadet who serves 3 years or more is eligible for a second promotion in the Air Force, Army & Navy.  Tonight, we will present Certificates of Completion to our graduating Seniors with 3 or more years in ROTC. 

 

Eli Anderson – 4 Yrs

Claudia Black – 4 Yrs

Josh Brock – 4 Yrs

Jacob Bower – 4 Yrs

Jared Hendrickson – 4 yrs

Amanda Hensley – 3 Years

Robert Koralishn – 4 Yrs

Tristen Miracle – 4 yrs

Westley Posey – 3 Yrs

Dalton Cree – 3 Yrs

 

MEDALS

National level medals are not presented to students who were only class attendees with mediocre grades and no participation in corps projects, programs, or fund raising.  Selected cadets were in the top 25% or better of their class in Grade Point Average and corps participation.  No cadet was considered if they failed to wear their uniform, was absent an excessive number of days or was demoted for any reason.  These awards are reserved for the best of the best.

 

1. The Kentucky Army National Guard offers the Junior ROTC Distinguished Cadet Medal.  This medal is presented to a cadet who has contributed significantly to the program and has shown leadership qualities.  The recipient may wear this medal if they join the National Guard.   Receiving this award is Cadet Charles Ingram.  Charles is a Sophomore and a 2nd year cadet.    

 

2. The Kentucky Air National Guard presents an award each year for the "Most Improved Cadet." This award is given to the cadet that has shown improvement in academics, leadership and discipline. The most improved cadet award is presented to Cadet Shelby Collins.  Shelby is a Freshman and a Flight NCO for Charlie Flight

 

3. The Air Commando Association Award is awarded to a cadet who demonstrates good self discipline, teamwork & leadership.  We have two recipients this year:  Cadets JJ Arno and Colton Scott.  

 

JJ and Colton are Sophomores and second year cadets. 

 

4. The Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award is awarded to a cadet who demonstrates outstanding personal appearance; Displays attributes such as initiative, judgment and self-confidence; has a courteous demeanor and high potential for growth and leadership.  The recipient of this award is C/Leah Fleet.

Leah is a Freshman and a Flight NCO for Charlie Flight and a Color Guard member.  

5. The Retired Enlisted Association is awarded for exceptional leadership to the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in a leadership position. The selected cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school year. This award goes to C/Capt Madisyn Barnett.  Madisyn is a 2 year cadet and is the Color Guard Commander.  

 

6. The Tuskegee Airman Award recognizes superior performance of cadet duties and corps participation.  This award serves as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and an inspiration to AFJROTC cadets to continue to soar to even greater heights.  This year's recipient is C/TSgt  Aiden Collett..  Aiden is a Freshman and a Flight NCO.

 

7. The Air Force Sergeants Association Award is presented to a cadet who demonstrates outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, citizenship and who is in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class.  Congratulations to C/Capt Faith McCloud.   Faith is a sophomore and the Echo Flight Commander.  

 

8. The American Veterans Association is presented to a cadet who demonstrate a positive attitude toward the Air Force and AFROTC, demonstrates a neat personal appearance (uniform wear, posture and grooming), demonstrate outstanding personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment and self-confidence), demonstrate officer potential (responsibility, adaptability, high personal standards), have attained a grade of “A” in AFROTC during the most recent grading period, and be in good academic standing in all university course work. .  Congratulations to C/Capt Sidney Robinson.   Sidney is a sophomore and the Charlie Flight Commander.  

 

9. The Military Order of World Wars offers an award to a cadet who excels at all military and scholastic aspects of the program and who shows through individual endeavors, a desire to serve our nation. The winner of the Military Order of World Wars is Cadet Captain Angelee McFall. Angelee is a Sophomore and a 2nd yr cadet and the Delta Flight Commander

 

10. The Sons of the American Revolution Award is awarded to a cadet who exhibits a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all around excellence in aerospace science.  The award is presented to Cadet Major David Gray. David is a 3rd year cadet and is the KY-931 Information Technology Officer. 

 

11. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is awarded to a cadet that has a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and county, holds a leadership position in the cadet corps and is active in school and community affairs. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is awarded to Cadet Maj AJ Barnett. AJ is a Sophomore and a second year cadet.  He is also the Drill and Ceremonies Officer.  

 

12. The National Sojourners Award is presented to an outstanding cadet who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus.  The cadet must be in the top 25% of their academic class, encourage and demonstrate the ideals of Americanism and demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.    The National Sojourners award winner is Cadet Maj Jayden Partin.  Jayden is the KY-931 Activities Officer.  

 

13. The National Society US Daughter of 1812 recognizes students who have demonstrated qualities of academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits which exemplify the ideals upon which our nation was founded. The National Society US Daughter of 1812 is awarded to Cadet Captain Olivia Collett.  Olivia is a Junior and First year cadet. She is also the Support Officer. 

 

14. The Veterans of Foreign Wars offers an award to a cadet who is academically sound, has a positive attitude toward JROTC, and demonstrates patriotism and leadership potential.  The Veteran of Foreign Wars medal is presented to Cadet Capt RJ Koralishn.   RJ is a senior and the Squadron 2 Commander.     

 

15. The Military Officers Association of America Award is presented to a cadet who is in excellent academic standing, of high moral character, and shows loyalty to the corps, school, and country.  The Military Officers Association of America award goes to Cadet Maj Sara Saylor. Sara is a Junior and a 3rd year cadet. She is also the Squadron 1 Commander. 

 

16. Our next award is sponsored by the Reserve Officer Association. This award honors a cadet who must be in the top 10% of their JROTC class and have a positive attitude, excellent personal appearance, good judgment, self-confidence, and high growth potential.  The Reserve Officer Association Medal goes to Cadet Major Hayden Melton. Hayden is a Junior and a 3 year cadet.  Hayden is also the Deputy Corp Commander.

 

17.   The next award is the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award recognizes a cadet that is in the top 25% of both their Aerospace Science Class and high school class.  This cadet must demonstrate qualities of dependability, good character, and adherence to military discipline and possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.  The recipient of this award is C/Captain Emma Neal.

 

Emma is a sophomore and the Bravo Flight Commander.

 

18. The American Legion offers two awards for cadets.  The first is the General Military Excellence Award is given to a cadet who is in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class and demonstrates outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.  Receiving this award is Cadet Major Jordan Hall.  Jordan is a Junior, 3yr cadet and is the Public Affairs Officer.

 

19. The American Legion Scholastic Award.  The recipient of this award must rank in the top 10% of their school class and the upper 25% of their JROTC class.  They must demonstrate leadership qualities and participate in student activities.  Receiving this award is Cadet Major Spencer Marcum.  Spencer is a Junior, a 2nd year cadet and the Community Service Officer. 

   

20. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned military pilots from all military services.  It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WW I pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country and those high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation above personal safety and position.  Their award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in Junior ROTC cadets, and to interest them in a military career.  The Order of Daedalians is presented to Cadet Colonel Tristen Miracle.  Tristen is the Corp Commander and a 4 year Cadet. Tristen will attend the University of Louisville in the Fall to pursue a commission through Air Force ROTC.  

 

21. Our next award is the Distinguished Cadet Award. This distinction is awarded to a 3rd year cadet who must already possess the following ribbons:  Leadership, Achievement, Superior Performance, Academic, Co-curricular Activities Leadership, and Service Ribbon.  The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence.  The Distinguished Cadet Award goes to Cadet Lt Col Emily Partin.  Emily is the Support Commander and a Junior. 

 

22. This brings us to our highest-level national award, The Air Force Association Award. This award goes to an outstanding cadet who has a positive attitude, excellent personal appearance, initiative, high growth potential, and ranks in the upper 5% of their JROTC class and the upper 10% of their high school class.  The Air Force Association Award goes to Cadet Lt Col Emily Partin.