On Thursday, May 11th the Bensalem High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held the annual awards and Change of Command ceremonies. The JROTC program at Bensalem High School is a Naval Honors School that is ranked among the top 20% in the country.
Cadet Sergeant Nikki LaFontano was recognized by the Washington Crossing Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with the SAR Bronze JROTC medal, certificate and SAR challenge coin. This junior cadet was chosen by the Senior Marine Instructor Col J.C. Church as the recipient of this award based on her superior leadership abilities, military bearing and academic excellence.
The Instructor selected Cadet LaFontano to potentially serve as Company Executive Officer in her Senior year.
This outstanding Cadet exemplifies the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our patriot ancestors. Past Washington Crossing Chapter President and Veteran Committee Chairman Bill Hampton processed the award package, attended the ceremony, and took photos.
PHOTO CAP: Bob Reiser (right), WC SAR President, presents the award to Cadet LaFontano. Photo by Bill Hampton.