At the annual Chancellor Pass in Review Ceremony, ROTC cadets who have distinguished themselves through superior performance in academics, ROTC, and extracurricular activities were recognized with awards sponsored by civilian and military organizations. Syracuse University’s ROTC is the longest consecutively running program of its kind in the United States.
You can watch the whole ceremony here.
General Edward C. Meyer Leadership Award
Presented to the outstanding Army ROTC MS IV cadet who demonstrates extraordinary officer potential and leadership qualities. The award consists of an Army Officer’s engraved saber and certificate.
Recipient:
Tobias Craner ‘21
Professor John A. Meyer Leadership Award
Presented to the outstanding Air Force ROTC AS 400 cadet whose exemplary performance and inspirational leadership mark him or her as an individual with out-standing potential for an illustrious career in service to his or her country. The award consists of an Air Force Officer’s engraved sword and certificate.
Recipient:
Vincent Miczek ‘21
Harvey S. Smith Memorial Award
Presented to an outstanding AS 400/MSIV cadet, who must be in the upper 10 percent of their class and upper 25 percent of the school department class ranking. Recipient must also have demonstrated outstanding leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. The award consists of a bronze eagle casting and a certificate.
Recipients:
Joseph Farr ’21
Craig Jasin ‘21
Commitment to Service Award
Awarded to a Cadet who is either a veteran or a dependent of a military veteran. The Cadet must be in the top 10% of his/her ROTC class academically and demonstrate a strong commitment for military service and proven understanding of Citizenship through patriotism and community service. This is awarded by Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.
Recipients:
Stanley Smudin ‘22
Tyler Pirro ‘21
Dottle Family ROTC Scholarship
Awarded each year to deserving future leaders in the Syracuse University Army and Air Force ROTC programs in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to service. The Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship was made possible through a generous gift from Paul Dottle and the Dottle Family Foundation. This is awarded by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
Recipients:
Robert Fraser ‘24
Quinn Pelichoff, ‘23
Madeline Messare ‘22
Gerrit VanVranken ‘22
Michael McDonough ‘24
Nikolaus Sarisky ‘21
Jason Yu ‘24
Migeun Song ‘21
General George C. Marshall ROTC Award
Provided by the George C. Marshall Research Foundation, this award is presented to an outstanding Army cadet senior who has completed National Advanced Leadership camp or equivalent. A cadet who demonstrates leadership and scholastic qualities that epitomized the career of General Marshall. The award consists of a certificate and attendance at the National Security Conference sponsored by General George C. Marshall Foundation.
Recipient:
Tobias Craner ‘21
AT&T Veterans Leadership Award
This award is a recognition by our AT&T Veteran’s Employee Resource Group to ROTC
students who have excelled in our “Rethink Possible” philosophy, recognizing a student who has displayed the ability to solve problems outside the box, using innovative thinking and carrying it through to execution.
Recipients:
Benjamin Rabin ‘23
Gerrit VanVranken ‘23
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Award
Presented to an Air Force ROTC GMC and Army ROTC MS cadet who displays high officer potential, dependability, judgment, and self-confidence. The award consists of an engraved pen & pencil set for cadet.
Recipients:
Kathryn Craine ‘21
Emily Weaver ‘24
The American Legion General Military Excellence Award
Presented to a cadet in each year of Military Science class who performs in the top 25 percent academically and in ROTC subjects. Recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Sponsored by American Legion Post #41. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.
Recipients:
Felicia Showers ‘21
Kevin Diedrich ‘21
Madeleine Gordon ‘22
Jarod Okamura ‘22
John McClathcy ‘23
Nicholas Timoshenko ‘23
Cade Lispey ‘24
Mazin Moya ‘24
American Legion William P. Tolley Scholastic Excellence Award
Presented to a cadet in each year of Military Science class who performs in the top 10 percent of the academic classes; top 25 percent of ROTC class. Recipient must have demonstrated qualities of leadership and participated in related student activities, such as student organizations, activities, or sports. Sponsored by American Legion Post #41. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.
Recipients:
Ziguang Lu ‘21
Craig Jasin ‘21
Ashtyn Holt ‘22
Jacob Donofry ‘22
Siobhan Grabski ‘23
Adam Landry ‘23
Luke Bonenberger ‘24
Emily Weaver ‘24
Reserve Officers Association Award
Presented to an outstanding Air Force cadet in AS 200, 300 & 400 and an Army cadet in MS II, MS III & MS IV who are in top 10 percent of the ROTC class with intent to obtain a commission. These cadets should demonstrate outstanding leadership, moral character and high aptitude for military service with a professional appearance and positive attitude. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificates for underclassmen.
Recipients:
Alicia Pennisi ‘21
Vincent Miczek ‘21
Jeffrey Estes ‘22
Alisandra Torres ‘22
Sarah Sharpe ‘23
Nicholas Timoshenko ‘23
The Military Officer’s Association of America Award
Presented to an outstanding AS 300/MS III cadet who demonstrates exceptional potential for military leadership, must be in good academic standing, and have high moral character, loyalty to unit, school and country. The award consists of a bronze medal pendant, ribbon and certificate.
Recipients:
Nolan McNeil ‘23
Alyssa Rote ‘22
Military Order of the Purple Heart Award
Awarded to an outstanding cadet who excels academically and displays exceptional leadership traits. The award consists of a certificate, medal, and ribbon.
Recipients:
Isabella Lee ‘22
Luke Terris ‘24
Scottish Rite Northern Jurisdiction Award
Awarded to one outstanding cadet in the AS 200 or AS 300 class and an MS II or MS III class. The cadet must rank in the top 25% of his/her academic class, demonstrate deeds of patriotism during participation in extracurricular activities or community projects, demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership by exhibiting qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship, and patriotism. The award consists of a medal and certificate.
Recipients:
Jason DiNapoli ‘23
Jacob Donofry ‘22
Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Presented to an outstanding undergraduate ROTC Cadet who maintains good academic and military standing, demonstrates achievement and concentrated effort in military and academic subjects, and possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.
Recipients:
Mackenzie Wentzel ‘23
Adam Landry ‘23
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Award, Central New York Chapter
Presented to an outstanding MSI or III/AS 300 cadet who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, and all-around excellence in ROTC studies and activities. This award sponsored by the Central New York Chapter consists of a silver medal, ribbon and certificate.
Recipients:
Hiroki Ball ‘24
Benjamin Johnson ‘24
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Award, Oriskany Chapter
Presented to an outstanding MS I or III/AS 300 cadet who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, and all-around excellence in ROTC studies and activities, and not be a previous recipient of the award. This award consists of a silver medal, ribbon and certificate.
Recipients:
Caley Sussiti ‘22
Masson Bruening ‘23
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists Award, Moses Dewitt Chapter
Presented to outstanding cadets of the Army & Air Force ROTC who demonstrate qualities of leadership, good citizenship and patriotism. This award is sponsored by the Moses DeWitt Chapter consists of a certificate and medal.
Recipients:
Madeline Messare, ‘22
Myat Khant ‘23
Daughters of the American Revolution Award, Fayetteville-Owahgena Chapter
Awarded to an AS400 & MS IV who is in the top 25% of their class and has demonstrated qualities of dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training.
Recipients:
Kathleen Edwards ‘21
Nikolaus Sarisky ‘21
USAA Spirit Award
Presented to a cadet who displays the traits and characteristics that embody the spirit of service to others. The award consists of a certificate.
Recipients:
Michael Griffin ‘22
Levi Savaria ‘21
General Society of the War of 1812 Award
Presented to an outstanding AS200/MSII cadet in the top 20 percent of their academic studies, in the top ten percent of their ROTC studies, who possesses a high moral character and encourages the ideals of Americanism. The award consists of a certificate and ribbon.
Recipients:
Connor Schultz ‘23
Hope Spencer ‘23
Distinguished Military Graduates
Presented to members of the graduating class who has maintained a distinguished military student status throughout their time in the Army reserve officers training corps and are in the top 20% of the national accessions order of merit list.
Recipients:
Tobias Craner ‘21
Joseph Farr ‘21
Felicia Showers ‘21
Department of the Army Superior Cadet Decoration Award
Awarded to the outstanding cadet in each year of Military Science class who performs in the top 25% academically, demonstrates outstanding leadership and strong officer potential qualities for their academic year. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate signed by the Commander, U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Recipients:
Hanna McNabb ‘21
Ryan Snyder ‘22
Clark Gray ‘23
Jordyn Quackenbush ‘24
Professor of Aerospace Studies Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to cadets who rank in the upper 10 percent of their respective AS class, excel both academically and physically, and demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character and bearing. The award consists of an etched glass plaque and certificate.
Recipients:
Vincent Miczek ‘21
Jacob Donofry ‘22
Adam Landry, ‘23
Emily Weaver ‘24
McClune Scholar Award
Presented to an outstanding Air Force ROTC cadet. The cadet must be in the top 50% oftheir class academically, display outstanding spirit, positive attitude, and a commitment to international understanding and cooperation.
Recipient:
Masson Bruening ‘23