Lone Sailor pins fifth chief

The Lone Sailor Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps held a chief pinning ceremony Nov. 3 at Windermere Town Hall. Honored was the division’s fifth chief, Katherine Hone.

Hone, 17, was promoted to chief petty officer. She was presented with her promotion by Lone Sailor Division Commanding Officer Jeff Hawk, with Hone’s mother, Meghan Hone, and Lone Sailor Officer Andy Stetzinger pinning her rank. Chief Petty Officer Zoie Quevedo of the Boca Delray Division presented Hone with her cover to mark the occasion.

The ceremony was attended by Hone’s family and friends, Windermere Police Chief David Ogden, Orlando Police Department Sgt. James West, and Yomarel and Jared Justiniano, her employers at Nautical Bowls.

Hone is a homeschooled high school junior and dual-enrolled at Southeastern University, where she is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. She plans to attend the Police Academy after graduation and embark on a career in law enforcement.

The U.S. Sea Cadets program is the Navy’s youth development program that gives young Americans skills, knowledge and confidence through a variety of training opportunities. Sea Cadets wear uniforms, work as teams in a disciplined environment and adhere to the core values of honor, respect, commitment and service.