SALUTE Veterans Honor Society

SALUTE is the first nationally recognized honor society established for student veterans and military.

Chapter at El Camino College

SALUTE group holding certificates.
SALUTE group celebrates at the 2019 year-end ceremony.Apply Now

Standards for election to SALUTE are extremely high. In joining, you become part of a highly academic achieving distinguished group. Members have served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

SALUTE is proud to include among its membership thousands of men and women who through military service, courage, strength, leadership, excellence, and perseverance in their military endeavors have sought to make a difference around the world and the community.

Tier Level System

The unique element of this honor society includes a four-tier system for undergraduate-level coursework, designed to encourage veterans to strive to improve their GPAs and advance to higher tier levels in the honor society during their undergraduate academic careers.

The tiers for undergraduate level students at El Camino College is: 

  • Alpha tier – students with a grade point average between 3.75 and 4.0
  • Bravo tier – students with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.74
  • Charlie tier – students with a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.49
  • Delta tier – students with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.24

Benefits

SALUTE members are eligible for one or more of the society’s grants and awards programs. The Society is proud of its record of helping members advance their education and serve their community through different programs.

How to Apply

For application information, contact [email protected].

Proud Members

Election of our students to The Veterans National Honor Society of SALUTE is our commitment bestowed upon you for your excellent academic record and service to country.

 
   

Andrew Alvarez

Andrew James Alvarez
Major: Business
GPA: 3.53
Honor Society Tier: Bravo
Military Branch: United States Army

 
Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown
Major: History
GPA: 3.7
Honor Society Tier: Bravo
Military Branch: United States Navy


Chirstian Enrique Garcia

Christian Enrique Garcia
Major: Administration of Justice
GPA: 3.4
Honor Society Tier: Charlie
Military Branch: United States Army


Courtney Rohrer

Courtney Rohrer
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.8
Honor Society Tier: Alpha
Military Branch: United States Air Force


Shawnna Serrano

Shawnna Serrano Horne
Major: Computer Science
GPA: 4.0
Honor Society Tier: Alpha
Military Branch: United States Navy

Andy Barrera

Andy Barrera

Major: Business
GPA: 3.6
Honor Society Tier: Bravo
Military Branch: United States Army


Shirley Cifuentes

Shirley Clarissa Cifuentes
Major: Administration of Justice
GPA: 4.0
Honor Society Tier: Alpha
Military Branch: United States Marine Corp


Edgar Montano

Edgar Montano
Major: Sociology
GPA: 3.5
Honor Society Tier: Charlie
Military Branch: United States Navy


Joseph Salamante

Joseph Reyes Salamante
Major: Mathematics
GPA: 3.8
Honor Society Tier: Alpha
Military Branch: United States Navy

Javier Solorio Rodriguez

Javier Solorio Rodriguez
Major: Computer Science
GPA: 3.5
Honor Society Tier: Charlie
Military Branch: United States Army