"This

ball was one of the most enjoyable ceremonies I have attended in many

years. I was impressed with the synchronization of the program and especially

with the way the cadets presented themselves. It was an outstanding event,"

said Assistant Superintendent of Operations Fred Oliver.

In addition

to enjoying a night out on the town, some cadets were recognized for their

yearlong achievements made in the county's first ROTC program. Marcus

Johnson was named Most Improved and Monica Lee was recognized for having

the Most Potential.

Significant

Achievement Plaques were given to five senior cadets: Elbert Nieves, Jessica

Harper, Stephen Lawson, Brandi Wade and Drew Duncan. Junior Andrew Gardner,

sophomore Sean Solomon and freshmen Joshua Preston, Michael Ruple, Scott

Long, and Jacky Bracco also received achievement plaques.

Recipients

of special recognition awards included Tanner Smith, the American Veterans

Award, Chris Denney, the Military Order of World Wars Award and James

Kress, the National Sojourners Award. Additionally, Iesha Scott and Ryan

Holmes were the recipients of the Tuskegee Airman Incorporated AFJROTC

Award.