External Awards Ceremony
April 17, 2013
Sponsored by the Michigan Chapter of National Society DFPA
Presented by Dr. Gary Shapiro, Provost, Central Michigan University
MS II Cameron Giardini
Sponsored by Michigan Department, ROA
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer, Chair of the Military Science Department
MS II Steven Calder
MS III Andrew Stow
MS IV Jared Mullins
Sponsored by the Mid-Michigan Chapter of MOWW
Presented on behalf of the by RTOC alumni LTC (R) Ken Scott
MS I Jeremy Herzberg
MS II Garrett Kanik
MS III Kirsten Jex
Sponsored by the 262 Chapter ARMY & Navy Club of Grand Rapids MI
Presented by MOAA representative and ROTC Alumni LTC (R) Ken Scott
III Jared Price
Presented by CMU ’82 alumni from Fort Myer Virginia Off-Campus Programs LTC (R) John W. Anderson
MS IV Bryce Masterson
Presented by CMU ’82 alumni from Fort Myer Virginia Off-Campus Programs LTC (R) John W. Anderson
MS III Sean Kirley
Presented by Commander SSG Bill Paine of the Mt. Pleasant Post
MS IV Marshall Halas
Presented by SSG Bill Paine on behalf of the AMETS
MS IV Gillen Papenfuse
Sponsored by the Isabella County Chapter of DAR
Presented by Ms. Candace Henderson, Regent
MS IV Weston Waldron
Presented by COL (R) Ted Hummel, President of CMU ROTC Alumni Board
MS II Daniel McCarthy
Sponsored by the Michigan Society of SAR
Presented by COL (R) Ted Hummel, President of CMU ROTC Alumni Board
MS I Rory Bender (pictured below)
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer
MS II Tyler Womack
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer
MS I Kenneth Burns
MS II Karina Pierce
MS III Aaron Ellison
MS IV Nicholas Fiebke
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer
MS IV Megan McBride (pictured below)
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer
MS IV Joshua Hoisington (pictured below)
Presented by LTC Greg Thayer
MSIII Daniel McCarthy
Prior to the Awards Ceremony Cadets and influential individuals from both the military and civilian world enjoyed refreshments and visiting. If you'd like more information regarding this event, or are interested in what else the Chippewa Battalion has to offer contact us at
cmu-rotc@cmich.edu.