On May 26, 2026, SJCSAR member Rich Serfass presented the annual SAR JROTC Enhanced Outstanding Cadet award at the Chapter level to Cadet Whitney Newmann. Cadet Newman competed against 20 other JROTC units in the South Jersey Chapter area in the five southern Counties of New Jersey. This competition is held at the Chapter, State and National level. Cadets need be a High School Junior student, in the top 10% of their JROTC Class, in the top 25% of their High School Class, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, complete an original essay on – “How JROTC has prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America” and have the Principal’s and Senior Military Instructor’s endorsement. Additionally the cadet needs to complete an extensive resume on their JROTC Leadership & Potential positions, JROTC Command Organization Positions, Academic Extra Curricular Activities and Non-Scholastic/Non-JROTC Activities .
Why 2026 Matters: Presentation at the Farmstead at Medford Veterans Breakfast
On July 3, 2026, South Jersey Chapter SAR member Rich Serfass presented a special program at the Farmstead at Medford Veterans Breakfast titled “Why 2026 Matters: The American Revolution, Its Veterans, and the Legacy Around Us.” The 40-minute presentation focused on...
