Corps Review Spring 2018

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R E G I M E N TA L C O MM A N D E R B R I A N K E H S

Cadet Col. Brian Kehs of Haddon Township, New Jersey, earned a degree in microbiology with a minor in leadership studies. He commis- sioned into the U.S. Army as an armor officer. He joined the Corps of Cadets because he was eager to challenge himself with a non-traditional college lifestyle and had an urge to serve his

country. He served as the Band-Bravo Company first sergeant, 3rd Battalion commander, and Echo first sergeant for his Army company. Kehs is a proud Highty-Tighty and the recipient of an Army ROTC four-year scholarship and an Emerging Leader Scholarship.

F I R S T B AT TA L I O N C O MM A N D E R I A N C AMP B E L L

Cadet Lt. Col. Ian J. Campbell of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, earned a degree in economics and a minor in leadership studies. He commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Campbell joined the Corps of Cadets to chal- lenge himself both physically and mentally. He

served Delta Company as the commander and first sergeant in the 2017 and 2016 fall semesters, respectively. He is a recipient of a National Ma- rine Corps ROTC Scholarship and an Emerging Leader Scholarship.

S E C O N D B AT TA L I O N C O MM A N D E R J A C O B MC C O RM I C K

Cadet Lt. Col. Jacob McCormick of Lynch- burg, Virginia, earned degrees in criminology and sociology with minors in leadership, peace studies, and violence prevention and was a mem- ber of the VPI Battalion/Citizen-Leader Track. He has been accepted into Navy Officer Candi- dates School, where he will commission as an

officer upon completion. McCormick served as 2nd Battalion commander and VPI Battalion sergeant major and battalion commander. He is the recipient of an Emerging Leaders Scholar- ship and the Ed Norwood Scholarship for Cadets of Leadership Potential.

T H I R D B AT TA L I O N C O MM A N D E R M I C H A E L D ’AV E L L A

Cadet Lt. Col. Michael D’Avella of Glen Gardner, New Jersey, earned a degree in com- puter science with a minor in leadership studies. He commissioned into the U.S. Air Force and will attend pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. D’Avella joined the Corps of Cadets

to challenge himself as a leader and prepare for service in the military. D’Avella served as the Kilo Company first sergeant during the fall 2016 semester and the 3rd Battalion sergeant major in the spring. He is a recipient of an Emerging Leader Scholarship.

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