21 May 2026
Reviewing Officer Captain (Navy) (retired) Tony Goode is welcomed to KES for the 145th Annual Cadet Review
The formal cadet inspection caps off the end of May each year to commemorate the accomplishments of the cadets in 254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps. The Reviewing Officer was KES Alumni parent Captain (Navy) (Ret’d) Tony Goode.
The entire cadet corps formed up on the track next to the Tanna Turf for our 145th Annual Cadet Review at 6:15 pm.
Please Credit: Corporal Fazal Roy 14 Wing Greenwood.
The parade would unfold with Drill Sergeant Major (DSM) Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Chris ’26 calling on the markers. Once in place the corps marched on parade under the leadership of Warrant Officer Liam ’26. After the Platoon Sergeant reported their numbers for each platoon the Warrant Officers fell. Once in place the DSM turned over the parade to the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Will ’26. Everyone rose when the RSM called on the Colour Party who smartly marched onto the parade.
Please Credit: Corporal Fazal Roy 14 Wing Greenwood.
Then Pipe Major MWO Ezra ’26 piped the Reviewing Party on. This consisted of the Reviewing Officer Captain (N) Goode, our Head of School Mr. Joe Seagram and Commanding Officer Captain James Skafte. The Reviewing Officer took the dais and CWO Will ’26 gave the order for the general salute. Under Drum Major MWO Christian ’26 guidance the bands played O Canada.
Mil Band and Pipes & Drums played music for the Reviewing Officer as he conducted the inspection. Captain (N) Goode was very interested in the cadets and spent time talking with as many cadets as possible in a corps of over 350 cadets. He was very pleased with the high standards and excellent showing of the 254 dressed resplendent in full Highland Kit with highland doublet, kilt, balmoral, sporran and hosetops. In a corps with over 350 cadets on parade one is very impressed!
Our Master of Ceremonies, MWO Molly ’26 did a fantastic job from start to finish.
The following highland cadets were recognized for their accomplishments in our cadet leadership program.
Here are the Trophy Recipients: Corporal Sebastian ’29 received the Yorston Smallwood Trophy as Top Junior Cadet in grades 7, 8 and 9. Master Corporal Juno ’29 was recognized as the Best Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (Female). Master Corporal Joe ’26 would take the trophy for Best Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (Male).
Colour Party escort Sergeant Shelby ’27 was recognized as the Best Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Female) and grade 12 graduate Master Warrant Officer Cam ’26 as the Best Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Male). Very well done!
In Platoon 12 Warrant Officer Jacob ’27 was recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Bullock Trophy for Best Platoon Warrant Officer. Our Head of School, Mr. Joe Seagram presented Cadet Brooklyn ’28 and Cadet Marcus ’27 with the Head of school Trophy as the Best First Year Cadets.
From Mil Band, Master Warrant Officer Kao ’26 received Best Senior Non-commissioned Officer in the Band. Former Junior School Director, Mrs Taya Shields presented Master Corporal Caleb ’30 won the Cadet who Contributed most to the Band trophy. Young Cadet Harvey ’32 was the Most Improved Member of the Pipes & Drum Band. Great job to the award recipients in band!
Please Credit: Corporal Fazal Roy 14 Wing Greenwood.
Sergeant Rachel ’28 took possession of the M.A. ‘Stump’ Ross Award. The Stump Ross Award is given to a cadet who exemplifies the quality of caring through community service. Up next were Platoon Warrant WO Addy ’27 and Platoon Sergeant Sgt Jake ’27 accepting the General Bogert Plaque on behalf of Platoon 5 for the Best Platoon in the Corps! Way to go!
Scholarships were awarded to Warrant Officer Jacob ’27 and Warrant Officer Emery ’28. They are both recipients of THE SYDNEY ARNOLD SMITH, CECIL VERGE STRONG AND GERALD PERCY STRONG SCHOLARSHIP. Also receiving a scholarship was Sergeant Hyatt ’28 who took home THE CAPT ALFRED SHAW SCHOLARSHIP. This was very well deserved to these three scholarship recipients!
Our Top Shot in the shooting program was Warrant Officer Emery ’28 as she received the Black Watch Marksmanship Trophy for top shot! Emery is qualified as distinguished marksman and is a member of both marksmanship and biathlon teams. She placed 3rd overall in zone marksmanship (regionals) and is on her way to provincial biathlon this weekend (running and shooting),
The Black Watch Plaque is awarded to the cadet leader who through self-sacrifice of time and effort best demonstrates the principles of instruction. This went to Sergeant Lily ’28 who was acting Warrant Officer of Platoon 8 at the ACR.
The Corps Drill Instructor Warrant Officer WO Lillian ’27 accepted the BLACK WATCH REGIMENTAL TROPHY. This is awarded to the best overall cadet in the 254 regardless of years enrolled or rank held.
Drum Major Master Warrant Officer Christian ’26 gladly accepted HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER’S AWARD. The award is for exceptional attitude, deportment, dress, knowledge and team spirit.
The following medals were given out to these top cadets to recognize their significant efforts. Master Corporal Altynbek ’29 is the recipient of the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence for 2026. The Legion Medal is awarded for volunteering and community service to a cadet which meets and enhances the aims and objectives of the Cadet Program. Pipe Major Master Warrant Officer Ezra ’26 would receive the most prestigious medal of the day becoming the 2026 recipient of THE LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL. This medal recognizes an outstanding cadet who has a high level of physical fitness, dedication to her corps and her country. This medal was presented by the Reviewing Officer, Captain (Navy) Goode!
Please Credit: Corporal Fazal Roy 14 Wing Greenwood.
Impressing the corps staff this year was Company Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Colton ’26 who received THE Capt. RICK DYKENS AWARD for displaying qualities of leadership and self-sacrifice towards his fellow cadets.
Platoon Warrant Officer WO Rowan ’27 was the most deserving candidate of THE DRILL TROPHY. He truly contributed the most towards drill in the Corps. Rowan set the bar high for what outstanding drill, dress and deportment looks like in the Corps!
The RSM, Will ’26, would take THE PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY PRESENTATION PACE STICK. He received this in recognition for his loyalty, pride and leadership towards the cadet programme while attending King’s-Edgehill School. Captain James Skafte presented him with the PPCLI pace stick!
Rounding out the group of high achievers is repeat award recipient Pipe Major Ezra ’26. Ezra accepted THE DAVID K. WILSON TROPHY in recognition of the Lifer who demonstrates longevity and loyalty in 254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps.
THE GROHMANN KNIFE AWARD from the Army Cadet League was given to a gold star qualified cadet who has served as a model warrant officer and exemplified the highest qualities of leadership. The recipient is CSM Casey ’26 who received the knife from Major (retired) Keith Hynes, Army Cadet League Director and CO from 2015-2023.
A very special presentation took place with the presentation of the CHARLES ANTHONY GOODE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP by Captain (Navy) Goode. This scholarship was awarded to Warrant Officer Brin ’27 in memory of his late son Charles Goode.
Speeches by Mr. Joe Seagram, Captain (Navy) Goode and Captain James Skafte spoke highly of the accomplishments and pride in the Corps.
Please Credit: Corporal Fazal Roy 14 Wing Greenwood.
To the Officers, Civilian Instructors and volunteers of the 254 my heartfelt appreciation of your support and tremendous efforts to make the cadet program and all the events this year a great success. To the parents, family, friends and alumni my sincere thanks for your support and encouragement.
As this year concludes it has been a wonderful experience and I look forward to the following year!
Captain James Skafte
Commanding Officer
254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps
20 JANUARY 2026
CADET MESS DINNER CELEBRATES THE LEADERS OF THE 254!
On a cold, snowy evening Platoon Sergeant’s and Warrant Officers gathered for the annual candlelight Cadet Mess Dinner. At this incredible dinner we celebrated the incredible young leaders in 254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps.
In attendance were Platoon & Specialty Sergeants, Warrant Officers, the Head of School, CI’s, officers and invited faculty members for a fine dining experience. Tuesday was a busy day as Stanfield Dining Room was transformed for the mess dinner. Candlesticks were polished, nametags printed and the seating plan was laid out. Corps trophies were proudly displayed on the tables, lights dimmed and with candles lit, the room offered a pleasant, relaxed ambience.
Everyone was well dressed with the Sergeants and Warrant Officer’s of the 254 looking most impressive in their Black Watch kilts, highland doublets and regimental accoutrements.
Our gifted Pipe Major, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Ezra Sasaki piped in the head table to start the Mess Dinner. Then with a tap of the gavel from the President of the Mess Committee (PMC), MWO Ezra Choo brought the room to order for Madre Dawn-Lea Greer, our Corps Chaplain. The Madre led us in the School Prayer and then grace. After the blessing we began the meal that Chef Jason Shoot and his team so wonderfully prepared. A fine dining experience with haggis would await! As a Highlander at KES we recognize the Scottish traditions of our school and Scottish poet Robbie Burns with the serving of haggis.
Lead by Chief Steward, Sergeant Nadine Saleh, her team of servers did a fantastic job serving the meal. The cadet servers took their roles most seriously and with a sense of duty and professionalism. Nadine is a fine young leader in the cadet corps who was on the cadet exchange to the Netherlands and is in the gold star cadet program as a grade 10 student.
The haggis was paraded out into the dining hall by Ari Schwarz, Harlo Young, Prarthana Rammohanprabhu and Sokha Ebert. Master Warrant Officer Christian Goulden and Sergeant Aidan Donovan truly impressed us all with their incredible performance of Ode to Haggis. The boys gave it their best with a tremendously well done Scottish accent. This aptly concluded with MWO Christian Goulden retrieving the sgian dubh from his hose top to stab the haggis. Then we were on to haggis and desert!
A highlight of the evening was the incredible bagpiping of Sgt Willoughby Larder, MCpl Altyn Hood, MCpl Spencer Armstrong and Mr. Pat Lepodevin. They were joined by Sgt Abby Woodworth and Sgt Nadine Saleh on the drums for an incredible performance. It is really special to hear the bagpipes indoors as one truly gets the full experience.
There would be medal presentation to two outstanding cadets in the 254. On hand to present the medals was Major (retired) Keith Hynes who is the former Commanding Officer and current Army Cadet League Director of the corps. He presented the Army Cadet Medal of Merit with Rodger bar to WO Max Proctor. Max was a very deserving recipient of this medal! Next WO Emery Endres was presented the Army Cadet Medal of Merit with Howard bar. Well done Emery! These medals are very rare to have presented and KES was blessed to have two recipients in our corps! See the next article and meet these outstanding Cadets
Speeches were by the Head of School, Mr. Joe Seagram, who spoke on ten really great reasons why we have cadets, then Regimental Sergeant Major CWO Will Larder which included really great humour in a superbly delivered speech and then Commanding Officer Captain James Skafte on having gratitude as a leader along with his thanks to the leaders in the 254.
The conclusion of the mess dinner would have Sgt Willoughby Larder lead us in the singing of God Save the King followed by post dinner grace by Madre Greer.
A huge shout out goes to our Food Services Manager Twila MacDonald and all the members of her staff who so carefully ensured the mess dinner was of the highest standard. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
This wouldn’t have been possible without teamwork and the dedicated efforts and attention to detail by CI Marion Robins and Captain Nicole Hastings, Cadet Operations Officer. Marion and Nicole graciously made adjustments and many last minute changes. Some were unable to attend due to the snowfall the previous night which lead to a virtual learning/hybrid day. A huge thanks goes out to Marion and Nicole for ensuring all the fine details of a cadet mess dinner were looked after!
This was a lovely mess dinner and truly an evening to remember. It was a fun filled evening with laughter and joy. As Commanding Officer, I can say this is a huge highlight each January. My utmost thanks to the Sergeant’s and Warrant Officers who are leading the future leaders of the 254!
Captain James Skafte
Commanding Officer
254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps
20 JANUARY 2026
MEET THE MEDAL OF MERIT WINNERS FROM THE 254 RCACC
WO Emery Endres was an air cadet with 507 Kentville RCACS before transferring to 254 King’s-Edgehill School RCACC. For summer courses she has successfully completed CAP2 Greenwood in 2023, Expedition Team Member in 2024 and Expedition Team Leader in 2025. WO Endres has a vast amount of qualifications in the cadet program ranging from Standard First Aid, Excellence on the cadet fitness test, qualified Distinguished Marksman, a three time member of the Marksmanship Team and is also on the Biathlon Team.
WO Endres is a recipient of the Yorston Smallwood Trophy for top junior school cadet in a corps of over 350 cadets in 2024-2025. She is a gifted musician and has participated in the Music Workshop the last two years. She is an incredible leader in the cadet corps and is always seeking new challenges in the cadet program. Her current role is serving as a Specialty Warrant Officer at the canoe site.
WO Endres is a recipient of the Army Cadet Medal of Merit with Howard Bar. WO Endres is very respected by her peers and superiors has applied to work as a Staff Cadet at Argonaut CTC this summer.
WO Max Proctor joined air cadets in PEI at the age of 12 and the following year transferred to 254 King’s-Edgehill School RCACC. WO Proctor is an outstanding leader in the cadet corps. He received the Captain Alfred Shaw Scholarship for displaying exception pride and leadership in his army cadet corps in 2024, is a member of the Marksmanship Team, is First Class Marksmanship qualified, a Standard First Aider and serves as Platoon Warrant Officer.
WO Max Proctor sets a high example for others to follow in dress, drill and deportment. He is a exemplary leader who seeks to improve himself, lead by example and seeks to inspire his platoon become the best that they can be. WO Max Proctor is a very deserving recipient of the Army Cadet Medal of Merit with Rodger Bar.
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Captain James Skafte
Commanding Officer
254 King’s-Edgehill School Highland Cadet Corps