Mario Rosales, of Batavia, above right, was awarded the Sea Cadet Recruit of the Year for the Sullivan's Division, stationed in Buffalo.
This award was given at the annual banquet.
Mario attended Sea Cadet Recruit boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois in July and attends monthly drills at the Naval Park in Buffalo. Sea Cadets also participate in community service, color guard, and other leadership activities.
The purpose of the United States Sea Cadet Corp is to foster a sense of service, dedication and leadership in America's youth.
Mario is a student at Batavia Middle School and a member of the track and cross-country teams. He is the son of Mario and Gretchen Rosales, of Batavia. He is the grandson of Alfred and Sue Rosemark, of Elba, Vicki Brownell, of Albion, and Antonio and Virginia Rosales, of Mexico.
