Meet Our Cadets

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Name: Cadet Ryan Fischer 

Major: History 

Year: Senior 

Branch: Active Duty Military Intelligence, detail Infantry 

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Name: Cadet Robert Stephenson

Major: Political Science 

Year: First semester senior

Name: Cadet William King 

Major: Business Administration 

Year: Senior, beginning his MBA in the Fall of 2024

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Name: Cadet Francesca Mangione 

Major: Applied Mathematics 

Year: Sophmore 

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Name: Cadet Kass Ellis 

Major: Chemistry

Year: Freshman 

 

 

 

Extracurriculars: Simultaneous Membership Program Cadet in A Co. 2-108th IN, where he shadows an Infantry Lieutenant, is also an Executive Officer for Geneseo First Response where he serves as the Clearing Chief helping to educate the agencies Crew Chiefs and Clearing Attendants. 

Quote: "I joined ROTC because I have enjoyed serving others for a large portion of my life, volunteering in my community beginning at the age of 7 to getting my first job working for my County’s Highway department when I was 15. I felt that the best way to continue serving the citizens of the United States was to join the Army. I immediately took to the ROTC program here at Geneseo because of the opportunities to challenge myself physically, and to develop myself as a leader. But also because of the camaraderie and bonds I formed with the other Cadets. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience and one of the best decisions I’ve made!"

 

 

 

Position: Platoon Leader 

Extracurriculars: Simultaneous Membership Program Cadet in, HSC 642 ASB, where he shadows an Aviation Lieutenant

Quote: "I joined Army ROTC because I have an unwavering desire to serve this country. I like to challenge myself mentally and physically, and ROTC is a great way to do that, even when I feel the most confident in my abilities. I’d highly recommend ROTC to anyone out there looking to get their foot in the door as an officer. It’s arguably the best way to do so."

 

 

 

Position: Platoon Sergeant 

Extracurriculars: Simultaneous Membership Program Cadet in A Co. 2-108th IN, where he shadows an Infantry Lieutenant.

Quote: "I joined the program because I wanted to simultaneously enhance myself while serving the community and country. The army has provided me with an opportunity to challenge myself in terms of physical fitness, public speaking, and leadership skills."
 

 

 

 

 

Position: Squad Leader   

Extracurriculars: Captain of the Women's Club Hockey team, volunteer tutor, and a member of the SIAM organization (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics).

Quote: "I love that the program presents new opportunities to me in both leadership and experience-wise. I feel like ROTC forces me to have a well-reformed lifestyle and push my physical abilities."

 

 

 

 

Extracurriculars: Outside of ROTC they enjoy playing/listening to music, sports, and spending time with friends and family!