Lincoln-Way Cadets Earn 'Cadet of the Quarter' Title

NEW LENOX, IL — The Lincoln-Way Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet board met on March 7 to score cadet candidates for “Cadet of the Quarter," the district said. Cadet of the Quarter recognizes cadets who have excelled in the AFJROTC program.

After students are nominated, they complete a nominee package questionnaire—worth a maximum of 45 points—and then meet the board in person for another possible 55 points. The district said the questionnaire asks the cadets eight questions pertaining to their involvement in AFJROTC, the school, the community and demonstration of leadership skills.

Winners of the competition were announced on March 11, the district said. The winners for Cadetof the Quarter by year in AFJROTC are:

• Sydney M. Page- 1st Year Winner
• Kasper E. Roach- 2nd Year Winner
• Cal H. Pearse- 3rd Year Winner
• Beau Magro- 4th Year Winner

The board was chaired by the cadet group commander, Arick Hauschild. The additional board members consist of the cadet squadron commanders. These cadets are Alec Boyens, Jordan Carte, Magan Martinez and Cheyanne Montano. Once the scoring is complete, the board recommends a winner in each category (based on the cadet’s year in AFJROTC) to Colonel (retired) George Ramey.

“The cadets who met the board have excelled compared to their peers. Being nominated to meet the board is an honor and privilege,” Col. Ramey said in a release. “The competition was very close. Although meeting a live board can be a nerve-wracking experience, those who prepare for the board tend to do well.”

All the winners will have their official unit photo displayed on “The Wall of Fame” for one year and each will receive the Superior Performance Ribbon at the semester awards ceremony, the district said.