Cadet Corps Leadership Program

2024 REGIMENTAL BALL

ON MARCH 9, the Cadet Corps celebrated the 99th Regimental Ball at Catholic University. The formal program featured a grand march, saber arch, color guard, the National Anthem sung by SJC’s Vocal Resonance, and dancing. The event welcomed more than 295 cadets and their guests.

2024 SABER CEREMONY

ON MAY 20, rising seniors participated in the traditional Saber Ceremony, in which each cadet junior is presented with a ceremonial saber by a family member or close friend. Led by Cadet Colonel Anthony Mancinelli, 72 cadets received their sabers. President and CEO of Catholic Charities Washington DC, VADM James Malloy ’81 (Ret.) was the distinguished guest speaker.

2024 ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

ON MAY 21, during the annual Cadet Corps Leadership awards ceremony, SJC celebrated seniors accepting appointments to the United States service academies, receiving ROTC scholarships, and enlisting.

ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS

U.S. Military Academy: Rafael Visoso ’24

U.S. Naval Academy: Ellie Pierson ’24, Abby Linson ’24, Caitlin Brown ’24

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Isabelle Fontana ’24

U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School: Chase Clark ’24

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Army: Addie Breitenbach ’24, Drake Cartwright ’24, Billy Spelman ’24, Sara Fenimore ’24, Aidan Langan ’24

Navy: Angelina Calis ’24, Simon Lake ’24, Josh Perrone ’24

ENLISTMENTS

U.S. Marine Corps Ed Wallingford ’24

REGIMENTAL LEADERS FOR 2024-2025

LTC Lucas Serra ’25, Battalion Commander; MAJ Joe Minichello ’25, Service Officer; LTC Dylan Meringolo ’25, Regimental Executive Officer; MAJ Andy Perera ’25, Supply Officer; COL Anthony Mancinelli ’25, Regimental Commander; MAJ Fadi Ayoub ’25, Operations Officer; MAJ Quin Shattuck ’25, Personnel Officer; MAJ Kristian Barberena ’25, Drum Major; LTC Honore Willens ’25, Battalion Commander; and LTC Jonah Pate ’25, Band Commander

CSM Perry Whiteford ’26, Battalion; CSM Daryn Maloni ’26, Regimental; and CSM Christian Larson ’26, Battalion