GALLERY: Cadets honored

Lakewood Ranch High School Cadet Samantha Lynch attended with her mom Christina, sister Morgan and father Mark.

Sophomore Cadet Gloria Aguila, center, of Sarasota High School spent time with her sister Milena Aquila, and instructor Frederick Pulphus.

Senior Naval Science Instructor Steve Bartek of North Port High School came out with Cadet Daniel Munoz and his parents, Wendy and Enrique Munoz.

Event founder Col. Edward Brown caught up with SOA Junior ROTC Event Coordinator Peter Hayes before the dinner.

Sfc. John Ledbetter with Cadet David Skarphol of Booker High School.

Ltc. Bob Lewis of Lakewood Ranch High School’s ROTC program made sure to attend.

Daila and Marcus Lybarger came out to support Daila’s son, Jordan Nunez of Venice High School.

Robert Romagnino Jr., was proud of his son, Cadet Robert Romagnino III of Riverview High School.

Alex Weatherhead of Palmetto High School, center, is pictured with his parents Leslie and Jeff.