09/09/2026
We are proud to share that the Snohomish School District Marine Corps JROTC has been recognized as a Naval Honor School for the 2025-2026 school year! This marks the program’s second consecutive year earning the honor and one of several times it has received this distinction over the past decade.
Naval Honor School recognition is awarded to the top 20% of Marine Corps JROTC programs nationwide and recognizes excellence in leadership, professionalism, community service, student involvement, academics, and overall program performance.
And what a year it was for our 100 cadets! Together, they:
• Completed 2,064 hours of community service
• Earned $808,750 in accepted merit-based scholarships
• Captured state championships in Armed Drill, Color Guard, and Air Rifle Marksmanship
• Served throughout our schools and community
The honor also gives qualified seniors an additional pathway to our nation’s service academies, six to the U.S. Naval Academy, three to the U.S. Air Force Academy, and three to the U.S. Military Academy West Point, with the Senior Marine Instructor able to nominate up to 12 deserving cadets.
While military in structure, JROTC carries no military service obligation. The program is about developing leadership, confidence, discipline, teamwork, service, and belonging. For some students, it’s an opportunity to lead. For others, it’s a team, a challenge, a group of friends, or simply a place where they belong.
We are incredibly proud of our cadets and the culture of leadership and service they continue to build in Snohomish!
Capt. William Lennon and Capt. Louie Freda lead the district’s MCJROTC program, which includes students from AIM High School, Snohomish High School, Glacier Peak High School, and Monroe High School.
Congratulations, cadets and program leaders!
