10/09/2026
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๐บ๐ธ CADET SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ๐บ๐ธ
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๐โ FUTURE UNITED STATES MARINES!
Chamberlain High School MCJROTC is proud to recognize two outstanding cadets who have taken the next step toward a lifetime of honor, courage, and commitment!
Cadet 2ndLt Joel Henry Rourke and Cadet 2ndLt Jose David Santiago Lamourt have officially taken their oaths of enlistment and entered the United States Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program (DEP)!
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CADET 2NDLT JOEL HENRY ROURKE
A senior and third-year MCJROTC cadet, Rourke serves as the 3rd Period Platoon Commander. He swore in on August 27, 2026.
Rourke believes in doing things the right way, giving maximum effort, and never giving up. His dedication to discipline, leadership, and self-improvement exemplifies the values of our program.
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CADET 2NDLT JOSE DAVID SANTIAGO LAMOURT
A senior and fourth-year MCJROTC cadet, Lamourt serves as the Company Executive Officer and previously served as a Platoon Sergeant. He swore in on October 6, 2026.
Lamourt believes in perseverance through adversity and helping others succeed. His commitment to teamwork, leadership, and service reflects the character of a future Marine.
๐บ๐ธ MORE THAN A UNIFORM. A COMMITMENT TO SERVE.
Marine Corps JROTC develops character, leadership, citizenship, and personal responsibility. While military service is not required, we take tremendous pride in cadets who voluntarily answer the call to serve our nation.
๐ CONGRATULATIONS, GENTLEMEN!
Your instructors, LtCol Connolly, and MGySgt Donaldson, along with your fellow cadets and the entire Chamberlain community, are incredibly proud of you!
The road ahead will challenge you physically, mentally, and morally. The title of United States Marine is never given. It must be earned.
The challenge has been accepted. Now the work begins.
SEMPER FIDELIS! ๐บ๐ธ๐ฆ
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