The LHS AFJROTC Promotion and Change of Command ceremony
was held Thursday, Jan. 12 a the t LHS auditorium.
The history of the change of command ceremony dates back to the 18th century. The ceremony signifies the changing of the guard and establishes the authority of the incoming commander. Thus, the tradition of publicly showing the forces who was in command came to be. This was accomplished by the outgoing leader handing off the unit guide to the incoming leader. By giving up the unit’s colors, the outgoing commander symbolically gave up command of that unit to the new commander.
PATRIOTIC FLAG RIBBON
Is awarded for participation in non-color guard events
specifically designed to honor our nation’s flag.
Earned by all first year cadets for their efforts in placing our nation’s flag
on the Lyons square for all patriotic holidays.
The ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Summer Bates, Kaden Behnke, Benjamin Curzon, Keondre English, Tavin McDaniel, Colson Mead, Zachary Munson, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Carlin Silva, Logan Swenson, and Edgard Zuniga
GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON
Is awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, and no adverse reports from administrators or faculty in an academic term.
The ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Josh Almanza, Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Summer Bates, Kaden Behnke Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Benjamin Curzon, Nathan Douglas, Angela Guzman, Guin Kennedy, Kassia Lopez, Tavin McDaniel, Zachary Munson, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Gilbert Silva, Carlin Silva, Peyton Smith, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson, Shadie Taylor, Lucas Timberlake, and Edgard Zuniga
ATTENDANCE RIBBON
Is awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences,
no unexcused absences and no excessive tardies during the first semester.
The ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Josh Almanza, Lauren Andringa, Summer Bates, Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Benjamin Curzon, Kassia Lopez, Tavin McDaniel, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Gilbert Silva, Carlin Silva, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson, Shadie Taylor Lucas Timberlake, and Edgard Zuniga
ACTIVITIES RIBBON
Is awarded for participation in leadership development requirement activities.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Josh Almanza, Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Summer Bates, Kaden Behnke, Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Benjamin Curzon, Nathan Douglas, Keondre English, Angela Guzman, Guin Kennedy, Kassia Lopez, Tavin McDaniel, Colson Mead, Zachary Munson, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Gilbert Silva, Carlin Silva, Peyton Smith, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson, Shadie Taylor, Lucas Timberlake, Edgard Zuniga
RECRUITING RIBBON
Is awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities.
Cadet must recruit at least two JROTC members:
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadet:
Gilberto Silva Who Recruited Seven Cadets
HEALTH AND WELLNESS RIBBON
Is a ribbon awarded for participation in the unit
health and wellness physical fitness program.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Josh Almanza, Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Summer Bates, Kaden Behnke, Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Benjamin Curzon, Nathan Douglas, Keondre English, Angela Guzman, Guin Kennedy, Kassia Lopez, Tavin McDaniel, Colson Mead, Zachary Munson, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Gilbert Silva, Carlin Silva, Peyton Smith, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson, Shadie Taylor, Lucas Timberlake, Edgard Zuniga
Cadets who score between 75-84% on the physical fitness test receive the Bronze Star.
The Bronze Star is awarded to the following cadets:
Joshua Almanza With An 83%
Jacob Arnold With An 83%|
Zoe Smith With An 77%
Cadets who score between 85-95% on the physical fitness test receive the Silver Star.
The Silver Star is awarded to the following cadets:
Lauren Andringa With An 85%
Kassia Lopez With An 87%
Edgard Zuniga With An 87%
SERVICE RIBBON
Is a ribbon awarded for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC, or SFJROTC service projects. Limited to members whose active participation in a service project contributed significantly to the goals of the organization.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Ben Curzon, Nathan Douglas, Keondre English, Angela Guzman, Guin Kennedy, Tavin McDaniel, David Pando, Rayna Reyes, Gilberto Silva, Carlin Silva, Peyton Smith, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson
SABRE TEAM RIBBON
Participation in the football homecoming and/or the Veterans Day ceremony.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Lauren Andringa, Tyler Crider, Ben Curzon, Nathan Douglas, Guin Kennedy, Colson Mead, Zach Munson, Nick Rose, Gilberto Silva, Logan Swenson
COLOR GUARD RIBBON
Is awarded for distinguished participation in at least five color guard events and/or practices.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Lauren Andringa, Nathan Douglas, Guin Kennedy, Tavin McDaniel,
David Pando, Gilberto Silva, Zoe Smith, Logan Swenson, Edgard Zuniga
ACADEMIC RIBBON
Is a ribbon awarded for maintaining a grade of “A” in AFJROTC and an overall
average of at least “B” in all classes during the first semester.
This ribbon is awarded to the following cadets:
Joshua Almanza, Lauren Andringa, Nathan Douglas, Guin Kennedy, Tavin McDaniel, David Pando, Gilberto Silva, Shadie Taylor
CADET OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Earned By:
Tyler Crider
FLIGHT OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Earned By:
FOXTROT FLIGHT (Lauren Andringa, Jacob Arnold, Kaden Behnke,
Grant Buckley, Tyler Crider, Zach Munson)
OUTSTANDING FLIGHT RIBBON FIRST SEMESTER:
BRAVO FLIGHT (David Pando, Gilberto Silva, Lucas Timberlake)
CADET OF THE SEMESTER-ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON
EARNED BY THE FOLLOWING CADET:
Lauren Andringa
The Air Force Junior ROTC promotion system is made up of 2 parts, permanent rank and temporary rank. Permanent rank can be achieved only through longevity in the program. In contrast, temporary rank is based solely on the position held by a cadet. It extends from the lowest rank (cadet airman) to the highest rank in our cadet group (cadet colonel). Temporary rank is normally held for just one semester, after which time most staff positions rotate.
The promotion system used to select cadet leaders places a strong emphasis on academic standing. A high grade point average is a prerequisite for a cadet to be considered for an officer position. In addition to academic standing, factors such as loyalty, cooperation, citizenship, patriotism, leadership, self-discipline, attendance, and participation in corps activities also impact the selection process.
The ceremony concluded with the promotion of the
New Group Commander,
Shadie Taylor
Effective 11 January 2024, Cadet Colonel Shadie Taylor
Assumes command of Air Force Junior ROTC group Kansas 20061,
Lyons High School, Lyons, Kansas.
By order of Lt Col Russ Allen, United States Air Force (Retired)
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor.
The New Cadet Senior Staff
Corps Deputy Commander Nathan Douglas
Command Chief Guin Kennedy
Support Division Chief Zoe Smith
Logistics Division Chief Summer Bates
Communications Division Chief Lauren Andringa
Color Guard Commander Tavin McDaniel
Health & Wellness Coordinator Joshua Almanza
Marksmanship Coordinator Lucas Timberlake