From Page 4: Changes in Ranks

it happened,” stated Joseph Colizzi ‘23. “I just think that the highest ranking Cadet should have the highest rank.” class brawls, because an outbreak inside the school could happen anytime. This reporter, Jacob Moore, Owen Fox and other classmates experienced what it was like being virtual for the majority of the school year.

“It felt weird being online,” said Moore ‘23. “It feels like I lost a year of school because it was hard to focus on a screen all day without being distracted.”

“Sophomore year, for me, was interesting,” said Kendall Tiller ‘23. “Some days I was in-person, while others I was online. We still had fun despite the restrictions, but Covid definitely changed a lot, especially the current junior class not going to Camp T. Brady Saunders for orientation finale.”

For junior year, the Cadets were now considered upperclassmen and were earning key leadership roles. The cadre consisted of Colonel Walker, Major Ramos, Staff Sergeant Greene, Petty Officer Belviso and Gunnery Sergeant Finley. This year, the new governor, Glenn Youngkin, lifted mask restrictions, which meant

Cadets were no longer required to wear them. Class brawls and slam halls were starting to make an appearance back in the halls. While they were juniors, they planned on trying to revive the ol’ BC since, at the time, the girls school was planned to be opened. In leadership, they were preparing to get their non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank to prepare for their senior rank next year. “BCP was feeling like BCP again,” said Jagen Ratlief ‘23. “It felt amazing to have slam halls and class brawls to start back up again.”

Senior year went by fast for these Cadets. They went through every event together with brotherhood and love for each other. They orientated, completed Figure, exams, Sponsors Ball and other events that were planned for seniors. Ping pong and pool were at top competition this year in the lounge and, hopefully, it will get passed onto next year. “Senior year has been fun,” said Chris Velazquez ‘23. “But I cannot wait to continue my next chapter in college.”

Other positions that had notable changes include the command sergeant major which changed from a junior NCO rank to a sponsoring officer rank. The position of JAG also went through a rank change as it was initially the rank of major. Over the years, there have also been some minor changes to positions, such as names, like the security assistant which was originally titled the intelligence assistant, which in turn, means the security officer was initially called the intelligence officer. Other ranks that went through a name change were the provost commander and the public affairs officer, formerly called the provisional commander and the public information officer.

With the dismissal of all these ranks over the years, the fight for sponsoring officer positions has become intense as junior Cadets fight for the position they want. Major Ramos and Colonel Walker have both been heard saying that picking senior ranks for the 2023-2024 school year has been extremely hard for the cadre as this year’s juniors are exceedingly competitive. The limited rank selection has made it even harder to choose senior officers for next year.