On May 6, 2025 the Diamond Oaks Army JROTC Awards Ceremony was held at the facility on 6375 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

The ceremony recognized thirty-seven National Awards from military and patriotic organizations, which were presented to JROTC students from Diamond Oaks & Harrison High School.

A few of the many other JROTC members being awarded by Diamond Oaks officials.

Dr. Michael Gunn with the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented a Bronze JROTC Certificate and a Laser-etched Cherry Challenge Coin to Cadet C/CPL Gavin Ventura.

Bronze ROTC medal awarded to Cadet Gavin Ventura

Cadet Gavin Ventura (l) receiving his Bronze JROTC medal from Dr. Michael Gunn (r) of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

A special treat for the Cadets was the participation of a very rare WWII Veteran who presented at the Ceremony.

Special Presentation by a WWII Veteran at the Awards Ceremony