FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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2025 Change of Command/Awards Ceremony
On Saturday, 3 May 2025, the Raptors of ND-20061 held their 19th Annual Change of Command Parade and Awards Ceremony at Fargo South High School. Over 200 parents and guests attended the two ceremonies. The guests were treated to a formal Military Change of Command Parade where the Class of 2025 turned over the reigns of ND-20061 to the Class of 2026 followed by a pass-in-review by the entire Cadet Corps. In addition, the unarmed and armed exhibition teams performed for the attendees.
Following the Change of Command Parade, nineteen National Awards and several local awards were presented to cadets. A list of the National Award winners is provided below. The 2025 winner of the William Muscha Award was Cadet Carson Moilanen. A special thanks to the Parents Group for the cake and refreshments between the ceremonies.
| NATIONAL AWARDS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|
| Air Force Association Award | Zander Huso |
| Daedalion Achievement Award | Madalynn Orvis |
| Daughters of the American Revolution Award | Faith Hanson-Buethner |
| American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award | Colten Rau |
| American Legion General Military Excel Award | Ashton Joffrion |
| American Veterans Award | Teagan Peterson |
| Reserve Officer Association Award | Teriana Ricahrds |
| Military Officers Association of America Award | Rebecca Choe |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Award | Kajia Holloway |
| National Sojourners Award | Keaton Young |
| Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award | Kaden Liedberg |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Award | Emmalynn Gwion |
| Sons of the American Revolution Award | Mackenzie Moilanen |
| Military Order of World Wars Award | Fervent Anyiam |
| American Veterans Award | Teagan Peterson |
| Air Force Sergeants Association Award | Issac Wavrin |
| Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War | Jordan Mills |
| Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated AFJROTC Award | Isabella Lipa Matthew Choe |
| The Retired Enlisted Association Award | Tien Nguyen |
| Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award | Evan Vedaa |