LHU Army ROTC Commissions 10 Future Leaders

AdminMay 22, 2014Last Updated: May 22, 2014

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2nd Lieutenant Brian Kelly receives his first salute as a commissioned officer from his brother, Staff Sergeant Nathan Essig, whom he believed was serving in Afghanistan but made a surprise visit home for the ceremony.

LOCK HAVEN – As most Lock Haven University Seniors were preparing for graduation, there were ten outstanding young Americans also swearing an oath of office and taking the final step to commissioning as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army.

The ceremony took place in the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center among family and friends that were also involved in the ceremony. The recently commissioned Second Lieutenants are April Ferry, Joseph Fiasco, Brian Kelly, Cody Newsome, Eric Redmond, Daniel Ruiz, Madeline Ruiz, Christopher Sefter, Zachary Thorne and Dana Wozniak. These young men and women are among the newest leaders in the military representing both the Active Army and Reserve Component (Army Reserves and National Guard).

The guest speaker, Brigadier General Wilbur E. Wolf, Deputy Commanding General Maneuver for the 28th Infantry Division Pennsylvania Army National Guard, offered words of encouragement and sage guidance for these young men and women as they prepare to begin their careers in the United States Army. There is no doubt they will all do well as they lead Soldiers and contribute to the long rich history of the US Military.

Lock Haven University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), the largest provider of higher education in the commonwealth. Its 14 universities offer more than 250 degree and certificate programs in more than 120 areas of study. Nearly 405,000 system alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.