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MCJROTC Holds 2018 Change of Command Ceremony

Posted April 26, 2018 / Last updated May 1, 2018

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Cadet SgtMaj Alec Maraldo relieves Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen of his post.

Family and friends of the Jesuit’s Marine Corps JROTC crowded into the auditorium on Wednesday, April 26, to watch the MCJROTC year-end annual change of command ceremony, during which Cadet Lieutenant Colonel August Huete assumed command from Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Allen. During the ceremony, the program also held a sergeant major post and relief, wherein Cadet Sergeant Major Carson Keller was posted as sergeant major in place of Cadet Sergeant Major Alec Maraldo.

The ceremony  was followed by a reception in the Commons hosted by the MCJROTC Booster Club.

View the 2018 Change of Command program. (pdf)

View the 2018 Change of Command awards. (pdf)

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MCJROTC Change of Command, April 26, 2018

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    Cadet LtCol. August Huete addresses the crowd.
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    Elizabeth Sewell, representing The Daughters of 1812 presents the Jesuit MCJROTC with a flag that has flown over the state capitol. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel August Huete and Cadet Sergeant Major Carson Keller received the award.
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    The MCJROTC Color Guard presents the colors at the Change of Command Ceremony.
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    The Jesuit High School Marine Corps JROTC's seniors along with Lt.Col. Tim Huete,USMC (Ret) and MGySgt. J.R. Piseno, USMC (Ret) after the Change of Command ceremony.
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    MGySgt. J.R. Piseno, USMC (Ret) presents senior Brandon Huggett with the MJCROTC/Jesuit Challenge Coin.
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    MGySgt. J.R. Piseno, USMC (Ret) presents senior Andrew Gruntz with the MJCROTC/Jesuit Challenge Coin.
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    Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. presents an award to Mr. Nathan Pajares for his service and time creating the Jesuit MCJROTC magazine.
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    Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. thanks Donna Blady for her service and time as the MCJROTC parent coordinator.
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    Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. presents Cadet Sgt. Marseyas Fernandez with the Marksmanship Award.
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    Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. presents Cadet GySgt. Nicholas Ho with the NCO Leadership Award.
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    Cadet 1st Lt. John Howell is presented the Fleet Reserve Association Award by the Fleet Reserve Retired Marines.
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    Cadet 1st Sgt.Will Shropshire recieving The Daughters of 1812 Medal from Elizabeth Sewell.
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    Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. presents Cadet Maj.Thaddeus Wilson with the Scottish Rite Medal Award.
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    MCJROTC band starts of the Change of Command Ceremony playing a couple o songs for the audience.
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    Family and friends filled the auditorium for the Change of Command cerermony.
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    Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen reminisces about his time as battalion commander and time spent with MCJROTC, while Cadet LtCol. August Huete stands in the foreground.
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    Bravo Company stands at attention during the ceremony.
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    Battalion Commander Cadet LtCol. August Huete giving the colors to Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen.
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    Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen, Cadet LtCol. August Huete
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    Cadet Sergeant Major Carson Keller speaks to the audience.
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    Cadet Battalion SgtMaj Alec Maraldo addresses the crowd.
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    Cadet Battalion SgtMaj Alec Maraldo relieves Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen of his post.
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    Battalion Commander Cadet LtCol Melvin Allen waits to relinquish command.
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    Narrator Cadet Sgt. Thomas Sagona salutes the battalions.
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    Father Dire opens up the ceremony with prayer.
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    Company Bravo files in to the auditorium for the beginning of the