Written by: 1SG (Ret) John Sanford, AI
The Bellaire High School 20th Cardinal Battalion celebrated their Military Ball, Thurs, 30 March 2023. In attendance were special guests Ms. Myrna C. Saldana-Trevino (Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Texas-East) and Lieutenant Colonel Mai Lee Eskuland (Deputy Director, Strategic Officer Recruiting Detachment). In a surprise moment, Ms. Saldana-Trevino & LTC Eskuland presented Cadet Captain Josh Paguinto with a 3-year ROTC Scholarship-University of Texas-Austin. Cadet Paguinto currently serves as the Adjutant (S1) for the Bellaire High School Army JROTC Program.
Photo Caption: left to right: CW4 (Ret) Jennifer Collins; Ms. Myrna Saldana-Trevino (CASA-Texas East); Cadet Captain Josh Paguinto; LTC Mai Eskuland; 1SG (Ret) John Sanford (Photo credit: Mr. Joseph Ogle)