Much Needed Change Juniors Officially Take Their Senior Positions to Run the Corps

By Micah Lindsay ‘23

On Thursday, May 18, Benedictine College Preparatory entrusted the corps with its junior leadership as senior officers gave their junior counterparts their rank and responsibilities.

This ceremony is a huge mark in Benedictine’s tradition and the military aspect of the school. It marks seven days until the seniors are done with school, and from this day on the class of 2024 will be leading the Benedictine Corps of Cadets until the next change of command ceremony. “It is just kind of crazy to think about,” said Hector Cibes ‘23. “To think we are just so close and that the juniors are taking over our positions. It’s sad but also great at the same time. I’m happy to be moving on and leaving the corps in good hands, but I’m gonna miss all the guys from my class a lot.”

The distinguished leader of the corps will be the battalion commander, and his two right hand men will be the command sergeant major and the battalion executive officer. These young men have a lot of planning ahead of them for the changes needed to be made and the paths they must take in order to bring the Cadets to their full Glory. “I re- member last year when all the guys and I were planning before the change of command even happened,” stated Battalion Commander Joseph Colizzi ‘23.

“Those were exciting times and I am hoping that the juniors are taking such steps to prepare their thoughts and minds for the responsibility they will be taking over.”

The corps is ready to follow these new leaders and are looking forward to a new year with new officers, especially the sophomores, as they are getting ready to be juniors and will need

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