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Freshman Awards 2025-26
Apr 27, 2026
Valley Forge Military College celebrated the accomplishments of our freshman class with an awards ceremony and luncheon on Friday, April 24 in the mess hall. Cadets were recognized for their accomplishments through ROTC, the classroom, and the Corps of the Cadets.
Our Cadets also used the ceremony as an opportunity to recognize staff and faculty for their hard work and guidance over the course of the school year.
Provost Award
Academic Laurels
Daniel Schiele
Leslie Salguero
Robert Hoopes
Samuel Marianetti
Hubert Michon
ROTC Leadership Awards
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Leadership Award
Leslie Salguero
The American Legion Military Excellence Award
Daniel Schiele
The Philadelphia Chapter, Military Order of World Wars Award
Travis Lutz
Valley Forge Chapter MOAA Achievement Medal
Hubert Michon
The Association of the United States Army ROTC
Samuel Marianetti
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Gianna Mason
Nicolette Mason
The National Sojourners Medal
Robert Hoopes
The Reserve Officers’ Organization of America Award
Liam Samples
The American Veterans ROTC Medal
Lochlain Bloom
The Stone Medal
Michael Witkowski
The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Decoration Award
Edmund Goldsberry
Commandant’s Department Awards
McCloskey Medal
Hubert Michon
The Feehan Medal
Leslie Salguero
Alumni Miniature Gold Swords
Christian Stephens – F Company
Benjamin Cournoyer – G Company
Alumni Miniature Silver Swords
Isaiah Titus – F Company
Co Khoi Hoang – G Company
Class of 1947 Medal
Katelyn Blevins
Douglas McFarland
Faculty and Staff Awards
Graduates’ Education Award
Ms. Frances Furia
Provost Award
Mr. David Watters
Military Educators Award
CPT Dylan Prescott
Graduates Impact Award
Ms. Delila Matara
Graduates’ Leadership Development Award
SFC Cody Bruce
Esprit de Corps Award
Major Gabe Voumard
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