2016 Distinguished Service Medal: Adrian Guachichullca.

c/LTC Adrian Guachichullca is currently serving as the Battalion Commander for the Lincoln Park High School Lion Battalion. Adrian has been actively involved in JROTC for the past three years and has held numerous positions within the battalion.

During those three years Adrian has been a member of the Drill Team where he held positions such as Squad Leader, Drum Corps Team Leader for 2 years, Sports Challenge Team as a support member, and member of the Academic Bowl team.

Outside of JROTC, Adrian is involved in Lincoln Park’s Eco- club, College Ambassadors where he serves as an Officer, Financial Literacy Club, and the Community Events delegate in National Honors Society. Within his community, Adrian assists with the Chicago police 25th district’s Youth Explorers Club and other community events that are focused on creating unity. In addition he is a member of his school’s Peer Jury and an intern at the Anti-Cruelty Society.

After high school, Adrian hopes to attend a four-year college through ROTC and earn a degree in Business Management and Computer Science. He then plans on using his education to aid his community by sharing his new-found computer skills with the older and younger generations to improve their economic future.

Past Recipients
Cadet Miranda Cardona, Prosser Career Academy, 2015
Cadet Gregory Holmes, Chicago Military Academy – Bronzeville, 2014
Cadet Brandon Wilson, Chicago Public Schools JROTC City Corps, 2013