On Saturday, April 16, more than 100 Cadets from Brother Martin’s NJROTC Company gathered with honored guests to celebrate the year at the 49th Annual Military Ball. The evening started with the introduction of the official event and the crowning of the Company Sweetheart, Miss Jade Kane. Miss Kane attends Archbishop Chapelle High School and was nominated by senior Jeffrey Mechlin.
After the introduction of the official party, the youngest Cadet, Kyle Clement ‘19, and the Company Sweetheart made the ceremonial first cut of the cake with the Commanding Officer’s sword. Cadets and their guest enjoyed the meal as the dancing began. Establishing a new tradition, Cadet Commander David Welch ‘16 passed on the Commanding Officer’s shoulder cords to the new Commanding Officer, Cadet Commander Manny Guillot ‘17. The Cadets and guests danced into the night and celebrated a great year for the NJROTC program.