Valley Forge Military Academy & College regularly acknowledges and awards the achievements of the individuals who comprise the Corps of Cadets. These awards are given for achievement in academics and leadership to those who exemplify the spirit of the Corps. The names of the honored cadets for the 2010- 2011 school year can be found by selecting the links below.
Col. Merrow E. Sorley Academic Medals
Presented annually to those cadets of the Freshman and Sophomore Classes of the College with satisfactory academic and tactical records who have achieved distinction in each of the following areas: Foreign Language, Science, Business Administration, Social Science, Criminal Justice, Mathematics and English. Established in memory of Colonel Merrow F. Sorley, Assistant Professor of Physical Science.
The awards for 2010-11 will be named at the College Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, 20 May 2011.
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Order of Anthony Wayne Award Recipients:
THE ORDER OF ANTHONY WAYNE: For contributing substantially to the morale, esprit de corps and progress of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, and for exemplifying the best traditions of military service, the following faculty members, staff and cadets will be inducted into the Order of Anthony Wayne on Sunday, 17 April 2011:
To Be Fellows in the Order of Anthony Wayne:
First Lieutenant Rayman Hendricks
Captain Joseph Ingrao
Second Lieutenant Paul Koh
First Lieutenant Diego Represas
First Lieutenant Kareem Rosser
Third Captain Elizabeth Jennings
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President's Award
THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD: The President’s Award is presented to the most outstanding new cadet in each company of the Corps of Cadets. The award is based on academic and disciplinary proficiency, esprit de corps, loyalty and identification with the philosophy of Valley Forge Military Academy & College during the period 1 October 2010 – 10 April 2011. Winners of the award will receive an additional day of leave as prescribed by the President, VFMA&C.
The President’s Award is presented to the following cadets:
Michael Zembricki, A Company
Casey McCormack, B Company
Davis Giadoo, Band
Noah Koski, C Company
Victoria Rao, D Troop
Peter Metelski, E Battery
Dylan Hileman, Field Music
John Kameen, G Company
William Berkey, H Company
Jeremy Palmer, I Company
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Class of 1947 Medal
CLASS OF 1947 MEDAL: The Class of 1947 Medal is awarded annually in memory of the six members of the Class of 1947 who died in service of their country: Private First Class Junius B. Angelli, U.S. Army; Lieutenant Commander William T. Harvey, U.S. Navy, First Lieutenant Je Mickey Helt, U.S. Army; Lieutenant Arthur H. Moore, U.S. Navy; First Lieutenant Myron George Reed, II, U.S. Air Force; and Corporal Clifford David Strout, Jr., U.S. Army. The Class of 1947 Medal is to be awarded to those individuals who best exemplify nobility of spirit, richness of character and remarkable performance in “the service of others” - a man who selflessly devotes his time and energy to help his fellow man in the best American Tradition of “Friendship, Camaraderie, and Loyalty.”
Justin Stuebgen
Alexander Cabrera
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Karl R. Brunner Leadership Award
THE KARL R. BRUNNER LEADERSHIP AWARD: Presented annually by Lieutenant Colonel Richard Brunner in memory of his father, Karl R. Brunner, Cadet First Captain, Class of 1931, to that Cadet that demonstrates the highest degree of inspirational leadership within the Corps of Cadets. The award consists of a framed certificate and a monetary award of $200.
Jason Lee
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The Harry M. ('67) and H. Michael '88/'90C Judge E Battery Award
THE HARRY M. ’67 AND H. MICHAEL ’88, ’90C JUDGE E BATTERY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE: Honorary medal presented annually to an E Battery cadet selected by his fellow E Battery Cadets, Tactical Officers, and Commandant, who best represents the five cornerstones which are the foundation of the character based education of Valley Forge Military Academy.
Nicholas Amalfitano
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The Colonel Walter R. Badham Tactical Medal
THE COLONEL WALTER R. BADHAM TACTICAL MEDAL: Presented annually to that Field Music cadet completing two or more years of service who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has demonstrated the highest qualities of character and the highest degree of tactical proficiency in the performance of his duties.
Ryan Niessner
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The William F. Mullen Medal for Musicianship
THE WILLIAM F. MULLEN MEDAL FOR MUSICIANSHIP: Presented annually to that Field Music cadet who, in the opinion of the staff, exemplifies the ideals of Valley Forge Military Academy & College and has distinguished himself in his personal efficiency and his musicianship.
Ricardo Shepherd
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The Sons of the American Revolution Medal
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEDAL: Presented annually by the Philadelphia Continental Chapter to a Senior ROTC MS I or MS II cadet who has shown a high degree of merit with respect to leadership, soldierly bearing, and all around excellence in the Army ROTC program of studies or activities.
Scott Rader
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The Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 418 Medal
THE ANTHONY WAYNE AMERICAN LEGION POST 418 MEDAL: Awarded annually to the most efficient Cadet Staff Officers of the College and of the Academy.
Andrew Butler, College
Rayman Hendricks, II, Academy
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The Alumni Miniature Gold & Silver Sword Awards
THE ALUMNI MINIATURE GOLD AND SILVER SWORD AWARDS: Presented by the Alumni to two New Cadets from each unit who have best demonstrated the spirit of Valley Forge.
GOLD SWORDS
Joshua Rogers – A Company
Jordan Gebhardt – B Company
Matthew Schauer – Band
Michael McInerney – C Company
Henrey Hamilton – D Troop
Brice Gant – Field Music
Ryan Shipton – E Battery
Matthew Lariviere – G Company
Ashley Neth – H Company
Jeremy Crouch – I Company
SILVER SWORDS
Connor Loesch – A Company
Damon Aguilar – B Company
Natasha Ingram – Band
Khalil Rogers – C Company
Gabriel Gray – D Troop
Brandon Aguh - Field Music
Nicholas Grasso – E Battery
Timothy Terranova – G Company
Brian Jennings – H Company
Pavel Dounaevski – I Company
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The Herald Trumpets Badge
THE HERALD TRUMPETS BADGE: Presented annually to cadets who demonstrate exceptional skill while performing as members of the Herald Trumpets.
1 YEAR OF SERVICE (a bar with a silver trumpet in a red field):
Evan Bernard
Niall Gallagher
Terrell Kingwood
Anthony Masucci
Aaron Mitchell
Nathan Reeves
Matthew Schauer
Austin Scigliano
Joshua Weeden
Xu Yan
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The Sanders Medal
THE SANDERS MEDAL: Presented annually in memory of Lieutenant Howard R. Sanders, Infantry, United States Army, killed in action 6 July 1944, Cadet Captain, Class of 1942, to that New Cadet of the Band who has demonstrated high devotion to duty and Academy spirit.
Natasha Ingram
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The Kuncl Medal
THE KUNCL MEDAL: Presented annually in memory of Captain Clarence J. Kuncl, Infantry, United States Army, killed in action 15 December 1944, Cadet Captain, Class of 1938, to that cadet of the Band with two or more years of service who best exemplifies the ideals of Valley Forge Military Academy & College and who has distinguished himself for his personal efficiency and for his musicianship.
Kevin Collins
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The Colonel D. Feltham Award
THE COLONEL D. FELTHAM AWARD: Presented annually to that Band cadet exhibiting the greatest strides of improvement in academics, military performance and musical ability while maintaining the highest degree of moral fiber.
Marion Williams
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Bill Gans Award
BILL GANS AWARD: Presented annually in honor of William T. Gans, Jr., ’59, ‘61C to that cadet of the Band who has contributed to the success of the Regimental Band by adapting to the Valley Forge system.
Matthew Schauer
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Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Award
THE ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF THE UNITED STATES: Awarded annually to one cadet of the College and one cadet of the Academy who exemplifies the finest traditions of the school and who represents the end results of the mission of the institution.
Samantha Jobbitt - College
Allen Sidler - Academy
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The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Decoration Award
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SUPERIOR CADET DECORATION AWARD (SROTC): Presented by the Department of the Army to the outstanding cadet in each class of the Senior ROTC Program. Cadets must be in the top 25 percent in SROTC and academic standing. Selection is based on demonstrated officer potential.
Timothy Tinker – MS II
Rashad Roberts – MS III
Kevin Whiteaker – MS IV
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The McCloskey Medal
THE McCLOSKEY MEDAL: Presented annually in memory of Lieutenant John D. McCloskey, United States Army Air Force, Cadet Regimental Commander 1936, killed in action 30 June 1943, to those cadets of the College Freshman and Sophomore Classes, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes of the Academy who, in the opinion of a designated board, have attained the highest disciplinary reputation in their respective class.
Asia Hyman - College Sophomorez
Jacqueline White - College Freshman
Diego Represas - First Class
Ronald Dovordzhginidze - Second Class
Benjamin Yoshikawa - Third Class
Richard Zawrotny - Fourth Class
Carl Zerr - Fifth Class
Bryson Delano - Sixth Class
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The Stone Medal
THE STONE MEDAL: Presented annually in memory of Captain J. Donald Stone, Armor, United States Army, Cadet Captain, Class of 1938, killed in action 1944, to those cadets who have maintained a high average in each class of the Senior ROTC Program. The cadets must have maintained a high degree of esprit de corps and indicated an unusual aptitude for military service.
Muhammad Usmani – MS I
Andrew Butler – MS II
Justin Stuebgen – MS III
Clinton Bradley – MS IV