2015 Palmetto Medal Award presented for excellence in leadership at The Citadel

2015 Mar 19

He has distinguished himself through leadership and service to The Citadel, the community, the state of South Carolina and the nation. Now he is among those who have received one of the college's most elite recognitions, The Palmetto Medal.

On March 14, John Brosch, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, was awarded the Palmetto Medal. The Palmetto Medal Award was created by the college's Board of Visitors to recognize cadets, faculty, staff or alumni for exceptional performance that reflects great credit on the college or the state of South Carolina. The Palmetto Medal is the second highest honor bestowed by the college. The first is an honorary degree.

Cadet Brosch is the regimental commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. He is a senior majoring in education and will commission into the Army upon graduating. He was recognized for his performance when he received the Superior Cadet Decoration Award as well as the Cordell Airborne Ranger Scroll. As captain of the lacrosse team, he led them to the regional playoffs.

Known as a quiet but firm leader, Brosch has modeled the value of service to his community. His commitments include serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the YMCA, the Chapel Color Guard, Burke High School, James Island Middle School and West Ashley High School.

Brosch, along with several other education majors and Dr. Tammy Graham, established the Student Disabilities Association of The Citadel, the first ever student club affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of America.

Brosch has earned Dean's List recognition every semester throughout his cadet career, and he is a member of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. Despite the demands of student teaching at James Island Charter High School and maintaining an exceptional academic record, Brosch has excelled in his role as regimental commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.