Magee named unit Distinguished Cadet

HOPE – Cadet Michael Magee was presented the Distinguished Cadet Award among unit awards given May 7 to cadets of Hope High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps AR-20101.

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The award recognizes the unit cadet who represents excellence in academics and exemplary leadership qualities. The badge was presented by Hope High School Assistant Principal Donald Patton.

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Cadet Britney Alvarado was presented the Arkansas Air Force Association Award for the unit by U. S. Air Force Colonel (Ret.) David Mason.

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Unit awards included:

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Outstanding Aerospace Science I Cadet – Michael Morrison.

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Outstanding Aerospace Science II Cadet – Michael Magee, Briana Rodriguez.

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Outstanding Aerospace Science III Cadet – Britney Alvarado.

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Outstanding Aerospace Science Flight – Delta Flight.

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Organizational awards included:

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal – Joshua Johnson.

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Military Officer’s Association of America Medal – Paul Culley.

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Military Order of World Wars Medal – Verenice Leyva.

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Reserve Officer’s Association Medal – Alan Martinez.

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American Veterans Medal – Gianna Knight.

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American Legion General Military Excellence Award – Jacob Pettit.

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American Legion Scholastic Award – K’aijah Harris.

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Order of Dalian – Alaysia Lewis.

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Military Order of Purple Heart – Briana Rodriguez.

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Air Force Sergeant’s Association Achievement Award – Jacquelin Culley.

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Tuskegee Airmen Award – Michael Magee, Christian Lewis.

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Air Commando Association Award – Nathaniel English.

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Retired Enlisted Association Award – Lisbeth Carillo.