Cadet of the Month

Cadet of the Month is specific to an extraordinary cadet who stood out in some way! Each month has a different Cadet. This page is to highlight all past Cadets of the Month and celebrate the new ones!

January

C/ Corporal Chloe Gomez

Hello! I’m Chloe Gomez. I originally joined JROTC thanks to my cousin introducing me to the program, however, I quickly fell in love with it for myself. Throughout the year I’ve already seen a change in myself, becoming more confident, so much more talkative, and I’ve significantly grown my personality.

Within JROTC, I enjoy JLAB, and Cyber, but outside of the program, I’m passionate about Band. This is my first year playing tuba! I also enjoy going to the gym and working on myself.

One of my favorite recent memories in the program was at the recruitment event I went to where I had the opportunity to share a Cadet testimonial. I happily told my story, but near the end I got caught up. I remember Wallace chirping in and helping me finish. I cherished this moment and realized how my relationships with my peers in JROTC flourish.

I look forward to my coming years in JROTC and hope to achieve the position of S3 someday, as I meet new cadets and make new relationships!

February

c/CSM Crystal Lee Chambers

Hi, I’m c/CSM Chambers and I am currently the Battalion Command Sergeant Major.

I am a junior and have been in the program all three years of high school so far. I am the Drill Commander and have been doing drill since my sophomore year. I have experienced many different positions through my years and have learned many life lessons and skills along the way. I love doing art, especially creating different drawings, but in the future I plan to pursue a career in either Radiology or Genetics. As I continue my journey in JROTC I hope that I will continue to receive the continued support from my friends, family and instructors whom I deeply and truly appreciate. Thank you 😊

March

c/CPT Azul Abril Saavedra

Hello, I’m c/CPT Saavedra, and I currently serve as the S-5 and S-6, as well as the Drill Co-Commander

I am deeply involved in our JROTC program as a member of five different teams, a role that has allowed me to grow both as a leader and a teammate. Outside of the uniform, I am an entrepreneur with my own small floral business; I am a florist at heart and truly love the work I do. My family is also a huge part of my life; as the oldest child and only girl with three brothers, I’ve embraced the responsibility of being a big sister. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and painting. As I continue my journey in JROTC, I hope to keep growing as a leader and building on the skills I've learned with my fellow cadets

April

c/1SG Sarid Jimenez

My name is Sarid Jimenez. I'm 16 years old, I was born and raised here in Huntsville, Alabama. I love to meet new people. This program has helped me a lot in doing that. My freshman year, I volunteered in many of the events and was one of the first in my class to get promoted to private first class. This sophomore year, I was able to join the raider team, in which I was commander for our last mixed team competition, and be next school year first sergeant! I'm excited to see what this program has in store for me and how many opportunities it has to offer as I continue on.