ROTC Cadet Henry R. Wix Honored at Minuteman Battalion Awards Ceremony

2017 May 18

The Western New England University Army ROTC cadets recently hosted the annual Minuteman Battalion Awards Ceremony in the Lyman and Leslie Wood Auditorium. Cadet Henry Wix was awarded the Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award. This award is presented to outstanding cadets in the top 10% of their military leadership class. Cadet Wix also received the Reserve Officers' Assoiation award for outstanding qualitites of leadership, moral character, and a high aptitude for military service.

The Minuteman Battalion is comprised of cadets from ten colleges and universities in western Massachusetts, with Western New England University having one of the largest contingents. All awardees were selected by their military leadership advisors and Professors of Military Leadership based on academic and military proficiency, along with the criteria established by the awarding organizations.

Wix was among seven Western New England University cadets honored. Congratulations Henry! (View photos here.)