Annual Review of Southern Cross cadets highlights dedication, excellence

June 19, 2025 The Shoreline

Members of the Southern Cross cadets, left, performed a number of marches and drills during their Annual Ceremonial Review. In the front row, from left to right, are Chase Connolly, Wendy Dalton, Tessalynn Walsh, and Tyler Doyle. In the middle, from left, are Vasyl Korostil, Annabella Doyle, Natalie Beh, and Nolan Winsor. In the back row, from left, are Kianna Corrigan, Benjamin Menecola, Ethan Walsh, and Aiden Winsor. Missing from photo is Kaylee Mercer. Mark Squibb photos

Steve Winsor pins a service medal to his son Aiden Winsor’s uniform. Aiden was also awarded a Lord Strathcona Medal, one of the highest awards that can be bestowed upon a cadet.

Kaylee Mercer was named Cadet of the Year. Presenting the award is Reviewing Officer Eugene Legge. Mercer also received her sixth-year service bar.

Frank Dalton received his sixth-year service bar as well as the inaugural Citizenship Award. Pictured is Dalton receiving his service medal bar from Commanding Officer Lt (N) Robert Myers.

Tyler Doyle was presented with the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence. The award was presented by RCL Branch 64 Sean Stafford.

By Mark Squibb

The 251 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) Southern Cross hosted it’s 50th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) earlier this month at Roncalli Central High in Avondale. The ACR is a cap-stone event where cadets display their skill and precision through marches and drills. Following the presentations was a short award ceremony. Natalie Beh was awarded the Navy League of Excellence. Tyler Doyle was awarded the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence. Aiden Winsor was awarded the Lord Strathcona Medal. Frank Dalton was awarded the Citizenship Award, which is a new award designed to recognise a cadet’s contribution to the community. Kaylee Mercer was named Cadet of the Year. Natalie Beh, Aiden Winsor, and Tyler Doyle received their fourth-year service medals. Wendy Dalton received her fifth-year service medal. Kaylee Mercer, Frank Dalton, and Lexi Power received their six-year service medals. The cadets were much applauded by the many family, friends, and special guests who came out for the special night. Ret Lt(N) Eugene Legge, C.D., who marched with Southern Cross in its early years, served as Reviewing Officer for the evening.

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