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Four Haverhill High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC students were recently presented with awards and citations from Haverhill Veterans of Foreign Wars Lorraine Post 29.
Post Commander John Berrini attended the ceremony to present medals for exemplary service to Cadet Cpl. Katelynn Hannon, Cadet Staff Sgt. Kenneth Monteiro, Cadet Staff Sgt. Rain Garcia and Cadet Staff Sgt. Yocel Infante. The certificates read in part, “In special recognition of outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability.”
“It is a special honor to award these students with the VFW JROTC award for their going above and beyond in their community service, school grades and leadership of over 100 students who are in the JROTC program at Haverhill High School,” said Berrini. He added the awards have proven to be a great way to stay connected with the community in Haverhill, noting Post 29 has been a part of the community for over 105 years.
Other aspects of the VFW’s community outreach include student essay contests that are a part of over $1million given to students throughout the country with the national winner getting about $35,000 for college. The VFW has other community programs for Teacher of the Year; Police, Firefighter and First Responder of the Year awards; and community service.
Those wishing to learn more about how to nominate a community leader for one of these awards or to learn more about scholarship essay contests for students in grades six through 12 may call VFW Post 29 at 978-373-1900 or visit vfw29.org.