9月23日, 2022 – 的 Inauguration of President Kevin Weinman will feature some of the most recognizable elements of the Marist campus. 的re are the symbols like the Marist Mace and Medallion, in addition to the band and the Marist colors. Among those sights and sounds will be Marist’s Color Guard, often seen during the playing of the National Anthem at events, which will be present again on Friday.

的 Color Guard’s impact is much greater than just presenting the flag. Entirely featuring students from Marist’s 参加后备役军官训练军团 program, the students balance a rigorous routine that balances student and military life. 的 group of four is led by Master Sergeant Retired Dave Rogers, Marist 参加后备役军官训练军团 Coordinator.

“Our Color Guard has served Marist in nearly every 毕业典礼, St. 帕特里克节游行, and Veteran's Day activities, as well as numerous Sporting 事件,罗杰斯说。. “另外, we marched with the Marist Band and Spirit Team at the 2016 US Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.  We stand ready for any mission called upon by bet亚洲365欢迎投注.”

Cadet Owen Reilly ’23 is the Color Guard Commander. 韦茅斯人, 麻萨诸塞州, Reilly says he was always interested in serving his country after high school but was not sure how he was going to do it. He says he heard about the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps from a family friend, and liked the idea of getting a college education while preparing to serve. He is a criminal justice major and hopes to go into the private sector.

“Every event we do is important and there are always many sets of eyes watching our every move when we present the colors,赖利说。. “I am looking forward to being present at such an important event in my College’s history.”

Cadet Maya Arora ’23 is from Cornwall, New York – just outside West Point. She said growing up so close to the United States Military Academy inspired her to join 参加后备役军官训练军团. Arora says she also enjoys working variety of events as it allows the group to represent our county and battalion.

“Last year, our Battalion did an event on the Intrepid. We packaged non-perishable meals for families in need. This event had the largest impact on me as I felt like I was personally helping others make their lives easier.”

Arora, who is an English adolescent education major, and is also planning on earning her master’s degree at Marist, says she’s working towards commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army through the National Guard after graduation.

“领导 is a large portion of my life, and the ability to lead others is a skill that takes experience, 勤奋, 和存在. I hope to achieve these qualities our new College president has.”

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的 圣母学院后备军官训练团 program has been commissioning officers into the Army since 2006, and Marist cadets have gone to serve in a wide array of jobs as officers, such as Ranger qualified infantrymen, 飞行员, 和军队律师.

To learn more about the overall 参加后备役军官训练军团 program, visit the US Army Cadet Command’s website.