At Dixie High School's AFJROTC program Friday night, May 1, our Commandant, D'Arcy Grisier, presented certificates to two deserving cadets. Our Detachment also supplies the latest two names on the large plaque that hangs in the AFJROTC building on campus. 234 cadets with family and friends filled the auditorium. Be sure to ask Commandant Grisier what he thought of the military precision of this entire evening of honoring Dixie High cadets.
Ivan Cataluna, our 2014 Honor Pup, mopped up awards at the program with his scholastic abilities. What an amazing young man he is. As a senior, he is headed for Dixie State University next year. We also learned of another Pup entering the Marine Corps. There were several other Pup graduates who received honors: McKenzie Simmons (2013 Pup), Cole Cutner (2014 Pup), Saxten Tesch (2012 Pup) and Jack Wright (2014 Pup). Honors were also received by at least three of the current 2015 candidates.
Lt. Col. William C. Toole, Devil Pup Liaison Rep who has worked with many of the AFJROTC students for the past 8-1/2 years, was given the first annual Special Veteran Appreciation award (along with free passes to Red Cliffs Rifle and Pistol Range). The Devil Pup program has made a huge difference in the AFJROTC program as well as the lives of many Dixie High School cadets, evidenced by the parents who make it a point to thank Bill and the ring of cadets surrounding him when he is on campus. He was surprised and humbled at the standing ovation he received. Oohrah!
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