`Between a change of command ceremony, implementing a challenge coin, and an Easter egg fundraiser, the NJROTC had an eventful April. Change of command happens every two quarters when new cadets earn new staff positions and current leaders graduate or gain rank.
Anthony Stephens (Fr.) said, “The cadets chosen for staff were picked because of their effort and capability of running the unit.” Cadets and their loved ones gathered in the auditorium while the new staff were announced.
Mitchell Jones (Jr.) was promoted to Commanding Officer, a position previously held by Angelina Fauci (Jr.). Ryan Inge (Jr.) took on the role of executive officer, previously held Landon Gaboury (Sr.). Mitchell Jones (Jr.) handed down the job of Command Senior Chief to Jayden Cobb (So.).
After the induction of the new triad, staff positions were announced. Angelina Fauci (Jr.), Ethan Auge (So.), Jayden Cobb (So.), Joshua Boatwright (So.), Andrew Nawrocki (So.), Anthony Stephens (Fr.), and Ryan Inge (Jr.) became the new team leaders.
The Easter egg hunt was a community service effort where cadets planted eggs in yards around Yorktown for children to find. Gavin Sulzer (So.) said, “This was a great opportunity for bonding in the unit and benefited the community.”
The cadets stuffed more than 2100 eggs. The money raised will fund participation in competitions and equipment.
The NJROTC with Tabb’s unit also celebrated 105 years together as being units in the school division– York at 55 years and Tabb 50 years. The event bussed thirty cadets to Tabb High and featured a small ceremony and cake cutting. Superintendent Victor Shandor congratulated the units.
The unit also minted a Challenge Coin, which is given on special events or to commemorate occasions. Cadets must do something outstanding to receive a coin.
The unit has shown improvement this year; it earned Distinguished Unit honors for the first time in 17 years. It ranks in the top 20% of ROTC units in the area, which includes Virginia and Maryland. The unit ranks 15th out of 60 schools; two years ago, it was 48th. Last year, the unit reached the top 50%. Earning the title was part of their ten-year goals, but the unit accomplished this in only three years.
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