The Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) recognizes students involved in NJROTC programs during high school and college-level NROTC programs from across the United States with Patriotism Awards. Students who demonstrate honor, courage and commitment are nominated by their unit instructors and receive a certificate, letter of congratulations and medal authorized by the Navy to be worn on their uniforms.
This May, 22 cadets from 8 states, representing the finest talent from 16 naval programs, received AUSN’s special recognition.
Look back and see the recipients of the award from earlier this spring. And check out the list of all the award winners this year.
May 2024 High School Recipients
ARIZONA
Cadet/Petty Officer Peyton Di Primio
Greenway High School | Phoenix, AZ
Cadet/Petty Officer Peyton Di Primio of Greenway High School NJROTC receives the AUSN Patriotism Award from CAPT Carol Culbertson, USN, Retired, President of the AUSN Phoenix Saguaro Chapter.
Cadet Maria Mtajiri
Apollo High School | Glendale, AZ
Cadet Maria Mtajiri receives the AUSN Patriotism Award and medal from a representative from the AUSN Phoenix Saguaro Chapter. Mtajiri attends Apollo High School NJROTC in Glendale, AZ.
Cadet Sky Ward
Thunderbird High School | Phoenix, AZ
Cadet Sky Ward of Thunderbird High School’s NJROTC Unit receives the AUSN Patriotism Award and medal from CAPT Carol Culbertson, USN, Retired, President of the AUSN Phoenix Saguaro Chapter.
CALIFORNIA
C/LCpl Javier L. Campos
Fontana High School | Fontana, CA
Cadet CPFC Cecilia Diaz
John C. Fremont High School | Torrance, CA
Cadet Staff Sergeant Guillermo Moreno
Carson High School MCJROTC | Carson, CA
(L-R) MSgt Jason Yankowy (USMC, Ret.), C/SSgt Guillermo Moreno, and MGySgt Moniz representing Carson High School MCJROTC.
C/Master Sgt Landon Silsby
Redondo Union High School MCJROTC | Redondo Beach, CA
MARYLAND
Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan E. Gonzalez
La Plata High School NJROTC | La Plata, MD
Seaman Apprentice Amiyah H. Green
La Plata High School NJROTC | La Plata, MD
MASSACHUSETTS
Cadet/Staff Sergeant Vincent George
Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational School | Marlborough, MA
OKLAHOMA
Cadet Corporal Alina Torres-Collazo
US Grant High School MCJROTC | Oklahoma City, OK
TENNESSEE
Cadet Sgt Kaitlun F. Carter-Gearlds
Tullahoma High School | Tullahoma, TN
Cadet / SSgt Ethan Simmons
Tullahoma High School | Tullahoma, TN
Seaman Recruit Louis Thompson
Central High School Navy JROTC | Knoxville, TN
TEXAS
Cadet Staff Sergeant Aiden McDaniel
Atascocita High School MCJROTC | Atascocita, TX
VIRGINIA
C/PO3 Daphne Dennis
Booker T. Washington High School | Norfolk, VA
C/LTJG Isaiah Hurdle
Booker T. Washington High School | Norfolk, VA
C/SSgt Makashia M. Johnson
Heritage High School MCJROTC | Lynchburg, VA
C/PO3 Logan Quick
Booker T. Washington High School | Norfolk, VA
C/PO1 Sean Roca
Booker T. Washington High School | Norfolk, VA
C/PO3 Rahteonna Walker
Booker T. Washington High School | Norfolk, VA
May 2024 College Recipients
CALIFORNIA
MIDN 2/C Ira M. Lin
UCLA | Los Angeles, CA