C/CDR Anne Cevedeo is the commanding officer of Sebastian River High School NJROTC. She has been in the program for 4 years and is currently a senior at Sebastian River High School. She loves volunteering and currently has over 300 cumulative hours. She is looking forward to the rest of the school year.
C/LT Kaden Chapin is a Senior and the Shark Company Executive Officer. As the XO, he coordinates the rest of staff and ensures that their duties get completed efficiently. He also assists in the planning and execution of important events within the unit. He is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and plans on continuing his hard work towards the Bright Futures scholarship. He is also going to make a movie. He is extremely committed to the NJROTC program and is excited and motivated to accomplish as much as he can in his upperclass years of the program.
C/SCPO Taelor Chapman has been in NJRTOTC for 4 years. She is a full-time Dual Enrollment student graduating with her AA degree. She is pursuing nursing post graduation. Her main priority is being the cadets and PC's point of contact before it involves the NSI or SNSI. She is eager to know all cadets and help in any way possible. She enjoys hanging out with friends, surfing, going out to eat, and traveling. She is looking forward to a great senior year!
C/LT Michael Staelens is a Senior and serves as the Shark Company Operations Officer. As Operations Officer, he serves as a key link between cadets, staff, and the community. He works closely with staff to plan and coordinate unit events, manage day-to-day operations, distribute weekly information to cadets, and lead weekly staff meetings.
Outside of NJROTC, he is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and is working toward earning the Bright Futures Scholarship. He is highly committed to the NJROTC program and is motivated to make the most of his upperclass years by continuing to work hard, take on new responsibilities, and contribute to the success of the unit
C/LTJG Genevieve Bissonnette is a senior and is the current Shark Company Administrative Officer. In her position, she manages all of the Cadet paperwork and community service hour input. She oversees the Awards Officer makes sure that the cadets’ participation in the program through teams and volunteering is credited in order for cadets to receive ribbons and awards. She also oversees the Promotions Officer who verifies that Cadets have met the proper requirements to rank up. Outside of NJROTC, she is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programe and hopes to attend UF next year. At school, she runs cross country and plays lacrosse for SRHS, but in her free time she loves reading, hanging out with her friends, listening to music, and watching movies. She looks forward to her last and best year at Sebastian River High School and hopes to be the best Admin yet.
C/LTJG Christina Bissonnette is a Senior who has been a part of NJROTC for 4 years, as well as the Shark Company Supply Officer. Her position entails managing and accounting for all uniform items, equipment, instructional materials, and organizational gear assigned to the unit. She collaborates with staff to ensure all cadets are properly equipped with the correct uniform components and materials, tracks the supply inventory, issues and collects all uniforms, and observes the overall management and tidiness of the Supply room. She is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program and aims to attend the United States Naval Academy. Her main hobbies include exercising, flying, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends. She is committed to the success of the SRHS NJROTC program and is excited and motivated to have a great year in NJROTC.
C/LTJG Lizeth Martinez a Senior and the Community Service Officer in the Shark Company. Her position in the unit requires her to create, send out, and announce community service sign ups to all the cadets in the unit. She creates the smooth sheets, chooses the cadet in charge of the event and makes sure that they understand their job. Cadet Martinez hopes to become either a pilot, a hematologist, or a in the future.
C/LTJG Jelena Almeyda is a senior at Sebastian River High School who currently holds the important responsibility of Special Projects Officer for the NJROTC program. Her responsibilities include planning, organizing, and assisting with special events and projects throughout the unit. She works to ensure that projects are completed successfully and that cadets are prepared for upcoming activities. Jelena is responsible, creative, and dedicated to helping the NJROTC program succeed. She is a valuable member of the unit who takes pride in her leadership role and is always willing to take on new challenges.
C/ENS Preston Kross is a Senior and the Training Officer for the Sebastian River High School Navy JROTC. As Training Officer, he is responsible for helping plan and coordinate physical training for cadets, developing curriculum to keep cadets up to date on world events, and supporting the unit’s staff and leadership. He is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and is committed to making the most of his final year in NJROTC. Outside of the program, he enjoys boating, running, projects around the house, and spending time outdoors. He is excited to continue developing his leadership skills and contributing to the success of the unit throughout his senior year and looks forward to a future in construction management.
C/ENS Michael Gonzalez is a senior at Sebastian River High School who currently holds the important reponsibility of Cadet Information Technology Officer. Responsibilities include fixing the website, updating the emails of the entire unit, and updating the canvas pages. He is very skilled with technology and a very valuable asset to the NJROTC program. This cadet also is apart of the IB program and aspires to be an aerospace engineer working for Lockheed Martin or other defense contracters.
C/ENS meredith rosenkrans is a senior who has been a part of NJROTC for four years and currently serves as the Public Affairs Officer (PAO). In this role, she manages the unit’s media and cadet portraits. She enjoys connecting with her peers and making others feel welcome. Outside of NJROTC, her interests include hiking, cooking, and watching movies.
C/SCPO Desai is a senior entering his fourth and final year of the NJROTC program. Serving as the company Schedules officer, he is responsible for ensuring that all of the ceremonial events (Colorguards) are properly planned and carried out. He also manages the team events for the unit, including those of the PT, Academic, Air Rifle, and many others. In addition to being the Company Schedules officer, he is also the Alpha Company Commander, overseeing the day-to-day tasks of the Alpha Company Platoon Commanders and their respective platoons.
C/ENS Jonathan Barrera is a senior at Sebastian River High School who takes on the duties of Armory Officer and is in charge of making sure that all equipment used at the SRHS NJROTC unit is in good condition and working properly for practices and future events. Although this is only his second year in the program, he has been very active in the program and has tried to achieve more than what’s expected to show his leadership and is always trying to help everyone achieve greatness and work together to build a better unit overall.
“You don’t need a reason to keep going. You need a purpose worth becoming” - Zen
Cadet Awards Officer
C/ENS Yasiel Lameda Aponte is a Senior and the NJROTC Awards Officer. She is responsible for creating and printing all awards for the unit. Once the awards are completed, she submits them to the Commander, who reviews them to ensure that all information is correct before they are presented to the cadets. Lameda has been a dedicated member of the NJROTC program for four years and considers NJROTC to be much more than just a class—it is like a family to her. Throughout her time in the program, she has learned many valuable skills and overcome one of her greatest challenges: learning to speak English. This experience has helped her grow both personally and academically. Her goal this year is to earn a college scholarship to study Criminology and eventually join the United States Navy and become part of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). She is proud of everything she has accomplished through NJROTC and is motivated to continue working hard toward her future goals.
Cadet Promotions Officer
C/ENS Corley is a dedicated junior at Sebastian River High School, entering his fourth year in the NJROTC program. With a deep passion for service, leadership, and camaraderie, he is honored to serve as both the Promotions Officer and the program’s Chaplain this year. He is especially looking forward to working closely with his cadets—helping them grow, succeed, and feel at home in the unit. Outside of NJROTC, he enjoys fishing, boating, adventuring, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends. He also stays active as a member of the school’s cross country and tennis teams. Known for his kind, funny, and compassionate nature, he strives to lead with integrity and heart. He is a proud recipient of the AMVETS award, recognized "for diligence in the discharge of duties, and willingness to serve both God and Country for the mutual benefit of all." One of his guiding verses is Philippians 2:4 — "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."