Jefferson Parish Young Marines receive honors at national leadership academy

Two members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Young Marines in Harvey have been recognized by the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy held in June.

Young Marine Sgt. Mark Huete, of River Ridge, a rising seventh grade student at Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, was named the Honor Graduate for the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy-Senior Leadership School held at Camp Rilea, Warrenton, Oregon.

Huete was recognized for his accomplishments and leadership qualities. After high school, he plans to study medicine and focus on orthopedics.

His sister, Valerie Huete, a rising junior at Patrick F. Taylor, was named one of the top 10 graduates for the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy-Advanced Leadership Academy also held at Camp Rilea. She was named a 1st Louisiana Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year in 2022…

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