On Thursday May 10th, the Bensalem High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held the annual awards ceremony.
The JROTC program at Bensalem High School is a Naval Honors School that is ranked among the top 20 percent in the country.
Cadet Sergeant Nyah Hyers was recognized by the Washington Crossing Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with the SAR Bronze JROTC medal, certificate and SAR challenge coin.
This junior cadet was chosen by the Senior Marine Instructor Col. John C. Church as the recipient of this award based on her superior leadership abilities, military bearing and academic excellence.
The instructor selected Cadet Hyers to serve as Company Executive Officer. This outstanding Cadet exemplifies the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our patriot ancestors.
Past Washington Crossing Chapter President and Veteran Committee Chairman Bill Hampton processed the award package, attended the ceremony, and took photos.
Bob Reiser, President, presented the award to Cadet Hyers.
PHOTO CAP: From left, Col John Church, Cadet Nyah Hyers, and Bob Reiser Chapter President. Photo taken by Bill Hampton.