By Alex Soloducha

PHOTOS: Sea Cadets awarded for dedication

May 26, 2014 | 6:39 AM

On Saturday, the Sea Cadets and Navy League’s Annual Ceremonial Review acknowledged the progress of members of all ages.

The day was based off of certain criteria including attendance, performance, and exams, said Navy League Lt. Raelene Kitt.

Throughout the year, Cadets get to participate in different activities including sports weekends, courses, and camps.

“We take them sailing, actually to Greenwater Lake, for a week-long camp. The kids have a blast there. They learn how to sail, canoe … and sometimes a course in first aid. They also have fun in like ‘man overboard’, and all that stuff, and they all have fun throughout the week,” said Kitt.

She said the cadets learn a lot including leadership, discipline, respect and citizenship. To them, building up self worth and self esteem is also very important. “We like to say that, because everybody is equal. There is no ‘better than,’ even though they have different ranks. From a new entry all the way to chief, they are still equal,” said Kitt. 

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According to Kitt, the program doesn’t end when you’re out of school. She herself has been in it for 17 years.

Going forward, there are training programs for the Canadian Forces, especially the Navy. But Kitt said it’s not mandatory. “Most of them do take the reserve,” she said.

Registration for the fall training year 2014-2015 will be held Thursday September 4 at 7 p.m. at the Armories. This applies to both the Navy League (ages 9-13) and Sea Cadets (ages 12-19).

Tianna Stewart just completed her fifth year in the program. She said she has already taken basic training, a sailing course, and the air rifle marksmanship instructor course. She said it’s also given her great opportunities to travel and meet new people. 

“A couple years ago, I travelled to France for the Vimy Ridge Ceremony with two of my best friends from here in Cadets,” said Stewart, “It’s offered me a new family basically.”

Stewart said she and her family had just moved from British Columbia when her brother saw a poster and wanted to join. According to her, the first year is the hardest but once you meet everyone and get used to it, it’s a lot more fun.

“After the first year they become your family and you never want to leave,” she said.

Steward said being a part of the program is really important to her.

“To be involved means that I’m part of something that in the future could end up changing the world,” she said. “A lot of the kids here that we have will go out to be leaders in the province, in Canada, maybe in the world.”

Legion President Gary Renaud and Carol Eybersyn presented a cheque for $3,000 to the Navy League at the end of the awards.SEA CADET AWARDS:

The Grezaud General Proficiency award is presented to the top phase one cadet: Able Seaman Kaleb Thorpe-Fau.

The Reverend S.H. Waddington Award is presented to the top phase two cadet: Leading Seaman Owen Bird.

The Legion Award is presented to the top phase three cadets: Master Seaman Michael Mineau. Runner up is Master Seaman Easton Stewart.

The Persia Bistro Proficiency Award is presented to the top phase four cadet: Petty Officer Second Class Jason Mineau. Runner up is Petty Officer Second Class Dominique Gareau.

The Captain’s Trophy is awarded to the top senior cadet: Chief Petty Officer Second Class Joceline Grezaud.

The Bernard Trophy is handed out to the top male cadet: Able Seaman Chad McLeod.

The Ladies Auxiliary award is presented to the top female cadet: Master Seaman Taylor Michayluk. Runner up is Chief Petty Officer Second Class Tianna Stewart.

The Chaplain’s Trophy is presented to the cadet who has demonstrated citizenship throughout the community: Chief Petty Officer Second Class Violet Ignace.

The Gallagher Trophy is presented to the cadet who has demonstrated leadership skills: Chief Petty Officer Second Class Charity Gareau.

The Loucks award is presented to the cadet who has shown volunteerism in the community: Leading Seaman Owen Bird.

The attendance certificates and medals are presented to the cadets who have been present or excused from all parade nights; Chief Petty Officer Second Class Charity Gareau, Chief Petty Officer Second Class Joceline Grezaud, Petty Officer Second Class Dominique Gareau, Petty Officer Second Class Jason Mineau, Master Seaman

Taylor Michayluk, Master Seaman Bradley Paul and Master Seaman Easton Stewart.

The final award is the perfect attendance award. This is presented to cadets who have been present for all parade nights: Leading Seaman Owen Bird and Master Seaman Michael Mineau.NAVY LEAGUE AWARDS:

The first award is the W.K. Reed Trophy, awarded to the Navy League Male Cadet of the Year: Qualified Petty Officer First Class Brendyn Bellegarde.

The Lieutenant (Navy League) S. Hudon Trophy is awarded to the Navy League Female Cadet of the Year: Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Kedra Falconer.

The Patricia Tien Trophy is awarded to the outstanding female able cadet of the year: Able Cadet Sharice Bird.

The W.G. Gallagher Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most improved cadet of the corps: Petty Officer First Class Gaia Featherling-Roy. Runner up is Able Cadet Adam Johnson.

The P.A. Branch Navy League of Canada Trophy is awarded to the outstanding second year Navy League Cadet: Leading Cadet Kelsey Mineau.

The NLCC W.K. Reed #5 Officers Trophy is awarded to the outstanding male cadet: Able Cadet Matthew Meachem. Runner up is Leading Cadet Ethan Stumpf.

The R.C.S.C.C Rawalpindi Officers Trophy is presented to the Navy League Cadet who has been outstanding in general proficiency, interest, and attendance: Leading Cadet Emily Zdrill.

The Lieutenant (Navy League) R. & M. Matice CO’s award is awarded to the most outstanding cadet: Leading Cadet Holden Willoughby.

The Grezaud Leadership Award is awarded to the cadet who has shown outstanding potential in leadership skills throughout the year: Petty Officer First Class Gaia Featherling-Roy.

The Chaplain’s Trophy is awarded to the cadet who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of good conduct, respect for others, and helpfulness at a level considered to be exemplary for other cadets: Able Cadet Matthew Meachem.

Merit badges are presented to the cadets who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, volunteerism and service: Qualified Petty Officer 1st Class Brendyn Bellgarde.
The attendance medal is presented to the cadets who have missed only one parade: Leading Cadet Kelsey Mineau.

The Lt. Moon Award is presented to the cadet in the corps with 100% attendance: Qualified Petty Officer First Class Brendyn Bellegard.

The Canadian Forces Decoration presented to the Navy League Lt. Blair MacGregor.

The Lord Strathcona medal is the highest medal presented to a cadet. The cadet is recognized for exemplary performance in physical and military training. This year it is presented to Chief Petty Officer Second Class Charity Gareau.

Long term-service medal presented to the cadets who have been involved in the cadet program for at least 4 years: Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Joceline Grezaud.

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