South Dearborn grad earns Navy award

(AURORA, Ind.) – A South Dearborn graduate who is serving in the Navy is being recognized for his leadership and professionalism. 

Logan Ross was named Junior Sailor of the Quarter (JSOQ) at his base in Yorktown, Virginia. 

The award is given to an enlisted sailor who is an E-4 and demonstrates superior performance, leadership and professionalism.

Ross is a 2022 South Dearborn graduate who grew up in the Manchester community. He credits his mother and father for getting him to where he is now.

"I also learned two very useful and important skills from my soccer coach, Jon Wismann, which were to embrace the ‘suck’ and to adapt to your circumstances,” Ross said. 

Ross now serves as a hospital corpsman and provides medical care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families. 

"I've always had a passion for helping people and I love being part of a team. I get the fulfillment of helping people from being a corpsman and I get the team aspect I thrive in by being a sailor in the U.S. Navy,” Ross said.

He describes the JSOQ as his biggest accomplishment so far and is very dedicated to the Command Fitness Team.

"I would like to thank my family, especially my mom and dad for all of their love and support throughout my time in the Navy," Ross mentioned. "I wouldn't be where I am today without them. Last but not least, a special thank you to my son, August," Logan said.