Silsbee High School Alumni Earns Top Honor at Marine Boot Camp Graduation

October 26, 2024 – Silsbee High School class of 2024 graduate, Jaden Johnson, has achieved a major recognition in the United States Marine Corps at boot camp graduation. Johnson graduated as Platoon Honor Graduate, ranking 1st out of 96 in his platoon. He also earned the India Company Honor Graduate Award, which means he graduated as the top Marine out of 542 in his company.

In addition to these remarkable accomplishments, Johnson was also honored with the “Chesty” Puller Award. This award, named after the legendary Marine Corps leader Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller, is given to the graduating Marine who demonstrates the highest potential for future leadership and responsibility within the Corps. Notably, Johnson is the first Marine from Southeast Texas to receive this award—an incredible achievement in its own right.

Johnson showed commitment, discipline, and leadership which will be such valuable assets in his dedication to serving his country with excellence.

Silsbee ISD and the entire community celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to witnessing Jaden’s future success in the Marine Corps.

Congratulations to Jaden Johnson for representing Silsbee with pride and distinction! Semper Fi!