Marin's Junior ROTC Awards Night

     The Air Force Junior ROTC program at Novato High School held their Awards Night last Friday to commemorate the achievements of their exceptional cadets.  Amazing sponsors and supporters awarded over 19 awards valued at over $400,000 worth of educational scholarships.  Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Director of the JROTC, stated, "We are forever grateful to have a community of supporters that help young adults achieve their career dreams." 

     The night was planned by the cadet leaders as a part of their curriculum.  The awards night included a presentation of colors, opening remarks, marching demonstrations, award presentations, and cadet promotions. Cadet Kris Shepardson was the event narrator and stated, "I have learned many key business skills in the JROTC program that will lead me to success in my future career."

     The JROTC was honored to host this annual event and we thank all the award sponsors that included the following organizations:

- Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
- Assemblyman Jared Huffman
- Military Officers Association of America
- Kiwanis of Novato
- Ms. Sue Reese on behalf of Mr. Bobby Reese
- United States Air Force Academy
- United States Marine Corps
- Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 7816
- Vietnam Veterans of America
- Marin United Veterans Council
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 72
- Cadet Dante Tabarracci and the McIsaac Family
- Daughters of the American Revolution

     New students can enroll in the elective course at Novato High School by calling Mr. Hiroshi "Yoshi" Yamaguchi at 415-314-5429 or emailing HYamaguchi@NUSD.org.

Written by the Cadets of CA-011