Congratulations to the following Worcester State ROTC students for all their hard work, dedication and service:
Wingman Award: Megan Mullane ’16 (Air Force)
Recognizes demonstrated exceptional selflessness, dedication, and commitment to the Air Force ROTC mission, and members of the Detachment 340 Cadet Wing
Sergeant York Award: Conner Downie ‘15 (Army)
Recognizes the Cadet who has made a significant contribution to the battalion through unselfish giving of their time and effort
Society of the War of 1812 Award: Andrew Fini ’16 (Army)
Recognizes an outstanding Sophomore Cadet who encourages and demonstrates the ideals of Americanism. Cadet must rank in the top 20% of their academic class, and rank top 10% in military sciences classes, and encourage and demonstrate the ideals of Americanism by deed, conduct, or both
Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award (Silver): Andrew Fini ’16 (Army)
Given annually to the outstanding ROTC Cadet within their class. Must be in the top 25% of ROTC and academic standing
Scottish Rite Award: Anthony Mantelli ’15 (Army)
Recognizes a Cadet who excels in their academic classes, demonstrates patriotism, shows potential for outstanding leadership, and exhibits dependability, good character, and self-discipline
Marine Corp League, Worcester Chapter Sword: Bryan Duffy ’14 (Navy)
Recognizes Devotion, Duty, and Service to the Marine Corp
Military Order of the Purple Heart: Marine Staff Sergeant Jacob Macomber ’14 (Navy)
Recognizes Outstanding Leadership
Military Order of the World Wars: Emily Paiz ’15 (Navy)
Recognizes Academic Excellence Non-Technical Major, Junior Class
Submitted by Alan Jackson, director of Military Affairs/ Veterans Services
Achievers
Graduate Nursing Student Named an Officer of the Year
United States Air Force Captain Keith Foster, 104th Medical Group, Westfield AFB, and a WSU M.S. in Nursing student (community/public health nursing) was honored recently at Wesfield AFB as Company . . .