NORTHFIELD, Vt. — James Cejka graduated summa cum laude and MCV from Norwich University. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and took the oath of office from his dad, Ret. Col. Robert Cejka Jr., his first salute given by his grandfather, retired Navy Chief Robert Cejka, and his bars pinned by his mom, Lisa, and sister, Lindsay.

He received the Army Cadet Distinguished Military Graduate Award, which represents the top 20 percent of cadets across the nation. To be considered as a DMG, cadets must have successfully completed Warrior Forge, the Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Wash., and graduate with a baccalaureate degree.

Additionally, these cadets have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated exceptional military skills and leadership potential above and beyond their peers.

Cejka will be leaving the first of June for Ranger training at Fort Benning, Ga.

Cejka was a graduate of Brunswick High School. His parents are now living in Kittery. He is the grandson of Raymond and Jeanne Roy of Rangeley.