2011 ROTC Liberty Bell Winner

Cadet Grazia Castagna

Cadet Captain Grazia Castagna is a junior at Villanova University  and a member of the St. Joseph’s University Air Force ROTC Detachment.  She majors in Arabic Studies, carries a 3.8 GPA, and is fluent in four foreign languages.  Cadet Castagna is described by her commanding officer as “one of the brightest and most talented performers who has ever walked through those doors.”  With her keen intellect and extraordinary aptitude for language, Cadet Castagna is seeking selection as an Air Force Intelligence Officer.

Along with the Liberty Bell Trophy, Cadet Castagna was awarded a $1000 scholarship at the Chapter's Annual Luncheon in December 2011.  Jack Whalen is shown presenting the trophy along with Cadet Castagna's mother.

2011 JROTC Liberty Bell

Cadet SGM Anthony Rivera

Cadet Sergeant Major Anthony Rivera of Chester High School is the proud winner of the 2011 JROTC Liberty Bell Trophy and Scholarship.  As a junior at the Chester High School Marine Corps unit, Cadet Rivera has received  every medal and ribbon a cadet can possibly win.  Holding the office of Command Sergeant Major, he has excelled in drill, marksmanship, academics, physical fitness, community service, and military bearing.  He is also an exceptional saxophonist, and was recently invited to compete for a Thomas A. Dorsey Music Scholarship from the Berklee School of Music.  Cadet Rivera intends to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

The Chapter was most fortunate to have Cadet Rivera play the National Anthem at the beginning at the Annual Luncheon in early December.  All in attendance agreed it was a superlative rendition.  He is pictured here receiving a $1,000 Scholarship Award from our J/ROTC Liaison, Jack Whalen. 

2012 Schedule of Events

January 23               
Directors Meeting @ Sheraton Great Valley

February 4               
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

February 18             
Luncheon Meeting @ Dignazio's Towne House

March 3                  
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

April 14                  
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

April 16
Director's Meeting @ Sheraton Great Valley

May 5
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

June 2
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

June 9
Lunch with PA Council Chapters

July 7
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

July 16
Directors Meeting @ Sheraton Great Valley

August 4
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

September 8
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

September 8
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

September 14/15
PA COC Convention in Bethlehem

October 6
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

October 15
Directors Meeting @Sheraton Great Valley

November 3
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

December 1
Camaraderie Breakfast @ The Lion Share Diner

December 8
Luncheon Meeting @ TBD