Graduating CMU cadet John-Mark Grabow named best cadet in Michigan

 

The Sabre Award is the highest honor given to cadets by the AUSA. Grabow edged out the competition from all of Michigan’s colleges and universities.

 

“Cadet Grabow won the award because of his outgoingness,” says Lt. Col. Greg Thayer, chairman of CMU’s military science department. “In addition to his outstanding GPA and performance in the ROTC program, serving on the Ranger Challenge team for three years and serving as captain in his senior year, Grabow also tutored 11 different subjects and had more than 500 hours of volunteer community service.”

 

“I didn’t see it coming,” Grabow said. “I know how big of an honor it is. Half of my family came to see me presented with the award.”

 

Grabow also was honored with the General George C. Marshall Award for being CMU’s top senior cadet, showcasing outstanding leadership and academic qualities, as well as his cadet battalion achievements.

 

Grabow says he has enjoyed being involved at CMU.

 

“I think it speaks volumes about the environment I was in,” Grabow said. “I’m grateful to have been in an organization that provided me with enough opportunities to do the work. I was able to get a full experience that benefited me not only as a student or cadet, but as a person.”

 

For the sixth consecutive year, CMU was ranked a “military-friendly college or university” by Military Advanced Education. There are more than 155 flag officers with CMU degrees across all branches of military service. CMU has consistently been a leader in serving America’s military with more than 400 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. CMU currently plays a role in the education of 1,062 veterans, including 831 global campus students and 231 on-campus students.

 

Grabow graduated from CMU during the 5 p.m. commencement ceremony May 4 in McGuirk Arena.