By: Christian Dye and Alexa Mendez
Joseph Saucedo, 11, is an outstanding, and outperforming SunDevill. He is a part of JROTC, and participates in many after school sports, and activities. One of his many accomplishments consists of becoming Company Commander of ROTC. Freshman year he started out as a Cadet Seaman Recruit just like any other student. However, since then he has made his way up the ranks becoming the Physical Fitness Commander, then the Executive officer, and now the Company Commander. As with his new title it is his job to: supervise, administer, and manage everything from uniforms, to paperwork etc. It is not an easy position to get, but he has put in all the hard work. “I feel great, it’s preparing me for the future,” he said. Saucedo also earned an athletic's award. He was one of 100 students in the Nation to get it, with additional benefits such as a trip to Washington DC, and is a candidate for a potential scholarship. Saucedo worked toward the award by training, maintaining a healthy diet, and qualifying. Saucedo, along with 18 other people got the opportunity to tour the U.S. Army Reserves center in Sloan, Nevada. He got a preview of what things are like there as Saucedo confirmed that he will be joining the Military, after he graduates College at the Naval Academy. He is planning on joining the Marine Corps as in Officer. JROTC is a great class for students who want great things out of life, and a little bit of discipline. It has given Saucedo numerous opportunities that he has taken full advantage of. It’s always great to have goals in life, and this class is a motivating force for Saucedo to accomplish every single one of them.
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