Walla Walla High School JROTC Hosts 106th Annual Pass in Review and Celebrates Graduates
On May 21, 2025, in a display of tradition, discipline, and leadership, the Walla Walla High School Army JROTC program held its 106th Annual Pass in Review ceremony on the newly renovated Trident Field.
The Pass in Review is a longstanding military tradition that allows the battalion to be formally inspected while in formation. This year’s reviewing officer was LTC (R) Joel Loiacono, who was joined by outgoing battalion commander c/COL Hannah Goin. Together, they inspected the cadets and presided over the Change of Command ceremony—an event symbolizing the formal transfer of authority from one cadet commander to another.
This year, the battalion colors were passed from c/COL Hannah Goin to incoming commander c/LTC Sofie Edwards. The symbolic passing of the unit’s flags, known as the colors, marked the official transition of leadership. Rooted in 18th-century military custom, this tradition represents continuity, discipline, and the honor of leading fellow cadets.
The ceremony culminated in the pass in review, where each company marched past the reviewing stand in precise formations. As is customary, the reviewing officer evaluated each unit for appearance, alignment, and marching precision. This year’s top honor was awarded to Delta Company, led by c/1LT Evelyn Wolf and c/1SG Chase Green, who were recognized for their outstanding performance.
The event drew students, staff, families, and community members who gathered to honor the hard work and dedication of the JROTC cadets and leadership. The impressive display of military bearing and ceremony stood as a tribute to the program’s proud history and its commitment to excellence.
JROTC celebrates 18 seniors who are graduating this year
These students will earn close to 1 million dollars in scholarships.
7 joined or plan to commission as an officer through ROTC, Marines, National Guard, and Army
2 are joining the military after school ends (finishing paperwork)
Artz, Madyson: seeking a 4-year degree, EWU and join their ROTC program
Cobb, Nevaeh: starts on the job training to become a Processing Technician (Crime Scene)
Dalan, Isabel: 4-year degree (psychology) Whitman College two scholarships, $69,500 per year
Erikson, Signe: Walla Walla Community College
Goin, Hannah: Morehead State University for Pre-Med and competing on the NCAA Division 1 Rifle Team, receiving 10 scholarships totaling $172,000
Graham, Evan: joined the US Army, Infantry
Green, Chase: joined the WA National Guard, Infantry, which will pay for over $100,000 for his 4-year degree at Walla Walla University
Kincheloe, Kairi: attending Texas A&M to study Veterinary Science
Lear, Henry: joining the US Army, Infantry
Lore, Raighlyn: joined the US Army, Transportation Specialist
McCallum, Sean: attending Walla Walla Community College for Culinary
Nelson, Sarah: attending EWU with a ROTC scholarship totaling $135,000
Rynaski, Saphira: attending Concordia College to study Environmental Sustainability and compete in Track and Field. Receiving scholarships for $48,000 per year
Schwappe, Dae-mon: intends to join the Army in July
Sheldon, Jesse: joined the U.S. Marine Corps
Stillman, Benjamin: joined the Army as a 91E Allied Trades Specialist
Winters, Keegan: attending Walla Walla Community College
Wooster, Claire: attending the University of Idaho with a ROTC scholarship totaling $135,000
