River Ridge HS JROTC cadets performed at outstanding levels at the Air Force JROTC Cadet Leadership Course at The Citadel in Charleston.

The Cadet Leadership Course is one of the most important annual training events for an Air Force JROTC cadet. It incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability.  The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically, and test intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina.  Cadets must meet established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communication, combat patrols and demonstrate their proficiency in many other military skills.

The following River Ridge HS cadets received these superlative commendations:
Outstanding Flight Commander: Nicholas Manning
Best Flight - ECHO Flight: Luke Andraschko
Honor Graduates: Tyler Haygood and Paxton Nayman
Superior Achievers in Academics: Tyler Haygood, Brandon Hewgley and Paxton Nayman
Superior Drill Performers: Brandon Davis, Mathieu Sepulveda and Kelsey Wessinger
Dorm and Personal Inspection Superior Performer: Paxton Nayman