Congresswoman Tenney Awards JROTC Commander Avery Mack Legion of Valor Bronze Medal

Cleveland, NY – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today hosted a Medal Ceremony to honor the exceptional achievements of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp (JROTC) Commander Avery Mack. Tenney presented Commander Mack with the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Medal. This award is only presented to six JROTC cadets nationwide each year who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and community service.

Cadet Captain Avery G. Mack is an exceptional and dedicated student leader at Mexico High School's MCJROTC program. Her impressive academic record, including her second out of 159 class standing, reflects her dedication to her studies. Beyond her academic prowess, Avery's leadership skills shine through as the Public Affairs Officer and Commanding Officer of the MCJROTC program, roles in which she has made a significant impact on the program's success.

"I am incredibly honored to recognize Cadet Captain Avery Mack's outstanding achievements and leadership in the JROTC with the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Medal,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Avery exemplifies the values of excellence, dedication, and service in both her academic achievements and leadership within the MCJROTC program at Mexico High School. She is a truly exceptional young woman, and I am eager to see all that she accomplishes in her future endeavors.”

“Cadet Mack is exceptional, and she possesses two of the most intangible values a person can have: unselfishness and courage," said John Freda, Lt. Col., USMC Retired and MACS staff member. "The difference between truly exceptional managers and leaders is the unselfishness to place the welfare of your team and its objectives instinctively before your own. Courage is the gateway to the process of self-growth that enables the opportunity for someone to become the best version of themselves. This, in a nutshell, is what helps set her apart.”

"We are incredibly proud of you, Avery. As only six MCJROTC cadets receive this award nationally each year, this recognition is truly a testament to Avery's hard work, dedication, intelligence, and belief in herself," said Mexico CSD Superintendent Dr. Donna Runner. "She is not only a great cadet and scholar but also a valuable member of this MACS community. We are anxious to see her go out and make a positive change in this world. To everyone able to join us today, especially Congresswoman Tenney, thank you for taking the time to honor Avery in being awarded this exceptional achievement."

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