The 2887 RCACC Rocky Mountain Rangers held its 40th Annual Ceremonial Review, Awards Presentation and Buffet at the Horse Lake Road Training Centre June 2.
Chief Petty Officer-1st Class Clifford W. Ronneseth, who is the longest serving chief petty officer in the Royal Canadian Navy at the present time, led the
review of Cadets, followed by representation from the RCMP, local government officials, the Legion and retired members of the military.
The Cadets did a wonderful presentation for their families, friends and friends of the corps,
says Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Seal.
“They have had a good year with quite a few new cadets, although it was hard to tell by the way they did their parade drill. The cadets worked hard during the year and it was hard to determine the award winners.”
Seven cadets are going to courses this summer at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (VACSTC), Seal notes.
“We also have four cadets going as staff cadets to the VACSTC. These cadets will assist officers in the summer training and get a training bonus equivalent to a summer’s employment.”
This years award recipients include:
• Top Green Star - Cadet Lance Cpl. Cavan King
• Top Red Star - Cadet Cpl. Coletin Lane
• Silver Star - Cadet Master Cpl. Tianna King
• Top Gold Star - Cadet Sgt. Niculus Funk
• Best Dressed first year - Cadet Alysha Milward
• Best Junior NCO - Cadet Cpl. Graham McHarg
• Best Senior NCO - Cadet Warrant Office Justin Guererro
• Most Improved NCO - Cadet Master Cpl. Chelsey Simpkins, and Cadet Sgt. Funk
• Best Attendance - Cadet Lance Cpl. C. King
• Personal Achieve-ment - Cadet Master Warrant Officer Tabitha Wells
• Parents Group Sandbag Program - United Concrete & Gravel Ltd., Capt. Randy Schenkeveld and Capt. Dale Bachmier
• Award of Merit - Diane Dulmage
• Legion Medal of Excellence - Cadet Warrant Officer Guererro
• Lord Strathcona Medal - Cadet Warrant Officer Christian Pascoe