School Awards

American Legion Post 63 proudly recognized outstanding JROTC cadets from several local high schools for their achievements in academics, leadership, and military excellence. This year, the following cadets received the Scholastic Award:

• Cadet Gabrielle Baez, Apopka High School

• Cadet Ethan Q. Do, Ocoee High School

• Cadet Rishi Rampersad, West Orange High School

Additionally, the following cadets received this year’s Military Excellence Award:

• Cadet Ashton Ramnarain, Apopka High School

• Cadet Paola Aponte, Ocoee High School

• Cadet Hannah Abrache, West Orange High School

American Legion Post 63 congratulates these exceptional cadets for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence, and wishes them continued success in all future endeavors!

Post 63's 1st Vice Commander, Jim Benford, awards Apopka High School JROTC cadets (Gabrielle Baez and Ashton Ramnarain) with 2026 American Legion awards for scholastic achievement and military excellence. Also pictured is 1stSgt Salaam Dreher, USMC.