The East Side Scottish Rite Association honored JROTC cadets of the year from seven high schools in the area Thursday night as well as presented scholarships at the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge on the Covington square. "We're proud of our community, of our cadets, of our instructors and all of our honored guests," said Ben Polston, ESSRA president, who presented students with their scholarship checks. Cadets of the year for Rockdale County were Clinton Werner of Heritage High School, Rachel B. Facer of Salem High School and Greg North of Rockdale County High School.