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Lenape High School

American Legion Awards

American Legion Awards are given annually to outstanding cadets at each school for general military and scholastic excellence. Not more than one student at a school may be nominated per year for these awards. Students participating in JROTC programs conducted at high schools will receive the bronze medal. A miniature reproduction of the official JROTC crest is attached to the medal awarded for scholastic excellence.  

General Military Excellence Award

The cadet must: 

  • Be in the top 25 percent of his or her class in academic subjects and JROTC
  • Have demonstrated outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline and character

Scholastic Excellence Award

The cadet must: 

  • Be in the top 10 percent of his or her class in academic
  • Be in the top 25 percent of his or her class in JROTC
  • Have actively participated in related student activities such as student organizations, constructive activities, or sports

 

The American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award Joseph Kozianowski

 

 

The American Legion General Military Excellence Award Robert McCoy