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Cape JROTC hosts Vets Day Ceremony

Cape Henlopen High School cadet Lieutenant Colonel Alexandra Atsidis presents a JROTC Certificate of Appreciation to State Representative Stephen Smyk. BY DAN COOK
Dan Cook
December 2, 2015
Cadet Major James Albertella, center, receives the Dept. of the Army Superior Cadet Decoration for his organization and planning of the Cape homecoming parade from Cape superintendent Bob Fulton, left, and Rep. Stephen Smyk. BY DAN COOK
Cape JROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Alexandra Atsidis, left, leads the inspection of the troops by 20th District Representative Stephen Smyk, superintendent Bob Fulton and principal Brian Donahue. BY DAN COOK
Cape veteran Jay Kennedy is awarded a certificate of appreciation. Shown are Cape principal Brian Donahue, superintendent Bob Fulton, Kennedy and 20th District Representative Stephen Smyk. BY DAN COOK
Cape JROTC Lieutenant Colonel Ron Erale tells the importance of the veterans to the Cape program. BY DAN COOK
Marine veterans Frank Barnes, Rudy Swanson, and Everett Beach salute during the band's playing of the Marines' Hymn. BY DAN COOK
State Representative Stephen Smyk speaks to the cadets of the importance of their program to the community. BY DAN COOK
Cadets salute the veterans during the Cape JROTC Veterans Day ceremony. BY DAN COOK
Cadets stand at parade rest during the ceremony. BY DAN COOK
Cadet Jerry Harden awaits his orders. BY DAN COOK
Cape superintendent Bob Fulton thanks the cadets for their service to their school and community. BY DAN COOK

The JROTC conducted the annual Cape Henlopen School District /Cape Henlopen High School Veterans Week Ceremony on Nov. 13 in the Cape Gymnasium. Veterans from across the school district, school board members, veteran organizations, and the district office personnel were present for the festivities.

Cape guidance counselor Chris Mattioni served as master of ceremonies for the event. State Rep. for the 20th District, Stephen Smyk was the guest speaker for the ceremony. Remarks were also given by Lt. Col. Ron Erale and Cape superintendent Bob Fulton.

 

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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