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A group of people stand on a stage in front of a blue curtain, holding awards, with an American flag in the background.
A group of young people stand on a stage holding awards in front of a blue curtain, with two men in suits and a man in a uniform standing to the right.
Four people stand on a stage with a blue curtain backdrop, an American flag to the left, and a young man in the center holding a certificate of appreciation.
Five people stand on a stage with a blue curtain and an American flag in the background, while two young men in the foreground hold certificates.
A group of students and adults stand on a stage holding awards, with a blue curtain and flags in the background.
military bound students pose with certificates, with Superintendent Golden and Board Member Dan Cash

Published May 5, 2026

Williamson County Schools paid tribute to the young men and women who made the decision to join the United States Armed Forces at the 2026 Military Recognition Ceremony held April 30.

"It's amazing when people give of themselves," said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. "I see that every day in public education, but when I think about that, the commitment that those here tonight are making goes even deeper. As they embark on this journey, I want them to know that we thank them, and their community thanks them."

The following students were recognized at the ceremony.

United States Air Force

  • Jeremiah Risin, Centennial High
  • Logan Ventrella, Fairview High
  • Samantha Tully, Summit High
  • Vlad Sullivan, Page High
  • Shaun Young, Page High
  • Tristan Maison, Summit High

United States Air Force Academy

  • James Jenkins, Nolensville High
  • Knight Wilson, Page High
  • Cohen Grissom, Page High
  • Luke Paciorek, Ravenwood High

United States Air Force ROTC

  • Addison Erickson, Nolensville High
  • Jackson Yeadon, Franklin High
  • Nathan Adams, Franklin High

United States Army

  • Cameron Burdine, Centennial High
  • Waylen English, Centennial High
  • Peter Leo, Page High
  • Daniel Wolak, Page High
  • Emerson Lund, Ravenwood High
  • Michael Malone, Summit High
  • Chase Butler, Summit High
  • Wyatt Justice, Summit High
  • Ryker Wierenga, Summit High
  • Korbin McGarrity, Summit High

TN Army National Guard

  • William Thompson, Summit High

Army National Guard

  • Christopher Matier, Fairview High

United States Army Reserve

  • Ian Murray, Ravenwood High

United States Army ROTC

  • Knox Williamson, Franklin High
  • James Land, Franklin High
  • Gage Lamont, Franklin High
  • Izzabella Rena Ward, Independence High
  • Sydney Helveston, Summit High
  • Joseph Larson, Ravenwood High

United States Marines

  • Landon Cruz DeGraff-Wendt, Independence High

United States Marines ROTC

  • Elliot Parker Peters, Independence High

United States Naval Academy

  • Jessica White, Brentwood High
  • Elaina Fields, Brentwood High
  • William Chance, Ravenwood High

United States Navy

  • Garrett Loyd, Brentwood High
  • Geoffrey Ferris, Brentwood High
  • Milady Giron-Santos, Centennial High
  • Kiara Snider, Summit High
  • Timothy Duke, Summit High
  • Zeyad Idir, Independence High
  • Hailey Sue Johnson, Independence High

United States Navy ROTC

  • Samuel Bacigalupo, Nolensville High

United States Military Academy West Point

  • Joseph Johnson, Brentwood High
  • Henry Drazek, Brentwood High
  • Barron Lankford, Brentwood High
  • Cruz Pryor, Nolensville High