Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz
49 RCSCC John Travers Cornwell VC

Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz will be attending the University of Manitoba this Fall to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, specializing in aerospace, or becoming a teacher. His post-secondary education will help him develop technical expertise, leadership skills, and critical thinking, all of which he considers crucial for future success.

Cadets has been a huge part of his life, shaping him into the person he is today. He has completed CANSail Level 5, taken leadership courses, and attended summer training camps like HMCS Quadra and Forward Deployed Kingston (HMCS Ontario). He has competed in events at regional and national levels, earned the Manitoba Division Cadet of the Year (2024) and the Navy League Medal of Excellence. Cadets has shaped his confidence and character, preparing him for the next stage of his life.

Giving back to his community is something he genuinely enjoy such as tutoring students in math and science, teaching elementary and special needs kids science of the world around them, promoting fair trade products and doing community clean-ups, and taking environmental initiatives, teaching sail, and volunteering with the Lake Winnipeg Cadet Nautical Site where he is able to teach and coach Cadets about his passion. His commitment to citizenship is something he plans to carry forward into his post-secondary education and future career.

As a senior Cadet, he has taken on roles that require mentoring juniors, supporting superiors, and running training sessions. For him leadership is not just about personal success, it's about helping others grow, ensuring teamwork, and leading by example.

He has competed in sailing, biathlon, and track and field, earning the Manitoba Games Qualifier (ILCA Male) 2024, several marksmanship and biathlon awards, and was the Top Sea Cadet Marksman in Canada for the past two years. His commitment to fitness will continue into post-secondary education and beyond, ensuring he is always ready for any challenge.

Colonel Evelyn Kotzer, Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz and Mr. Ron Skelton	Mr. David Pankratz and Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz
Mr. Phillip Bingham and Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz	Cadet CPO2 Riel Ruiz and family
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