KCCC’s JROTC announces 2025-26 Outstanding Cadet awards

Four receive honors during ceremony

Four cadets in uniform holding awards stand beside a display board with flags in the background.

The Knox County Career Center's Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps' Outstanding Cadets were, Jack Wallace (junior), left, James Doss (senior), Jenna Jurkowitz (sophomore), and Allyson Brooks (freshman).

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Published June 15, 2026 - 7:55 a.m.

Knox County Career Center’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps announced the Outstanding Cadet Awards for the 2025-26 school year.

Cadet Allyson Brooks was selected Freshman of the Year. Cadet Jenna Jurkowitz was selected Sophomore of the Year. Cadet Jack Wallace was selected Junior of the Year. Cadet James Doss was selected Senior of the Year.

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