Congratulations to Cpl. David Bates, Cpl. Miriam Gaytan and the T.C. Marsh Leadership Cadet Corps for winning the 2013 National Middle School Cadet Corps Drill competition April 6.

Marsh’s cadets drilled against 32 middle schools from across the county to win their fourth national championship in seven years.

Marsh will celebrate its LCC championship win, and one year anniversary of its Military Museum from 5–9 p.m. May 9 at 3838 Crown Shore Drive.

From left: Cpl. Miriam Gaytan, cadets Mayra Garcia, La'Cell Russ and Priscila Calderon, and the program's founder Cpl. David Bates

From left: Cpl. Miriam Gaytan, cadets Mayra Garcia, La’Cell Russ and Priscila Calderon, and the program’s founder Cpl. David Bates