Cadet Profiles

Cadet Natalie Edwards

University of Kansas, Class of 2012

Business Administration

I’ve been a military brat my entire life. My father is a retired COL and it is because of him that I decided I wanted to be an Army officer. -read more-

 

Cadet Andrew Haanpaa

University of Kansas, Class of 2013

Anthropology

I am from the St. Louis area and grew up a Mizzou fan. I have one older brother in the Army and a little sister in the 7th grade. -read more-

 

Cadet Cole Hanna

University of Kansas, Class of 2012

History

I am an avid snowboarder, and love to work out.  I have three stepbrothers, and one sister and am very close to my family. -read more-

 

Cadet Paul Bender

University of Kansas, Class of 2012

Geography

I have a brother and my father were both in the military so my service is in dedication to them. -read more-

 

Cadet Jessica McCoy

Washburn University, Class of 2014

Nursing

I am a junior at Washburn University seeking my degree in Nursing. -read more-

 

Cadet Kaitlin Inch

Mid America Nazarene University, Class of 2012

Business Administration

I am a very family oriented person. I love Harry Potter more than a normal person should. -read more-

 

 

Cadet Madeline Wilcox

University of Kansas, Class of 2014

Political Science

My motivation for being in ROTC is based in the fact that I come from a family with a long military tradition, and I really can't see not having that in my life once I graduate from college. -read more-

 

Cadet Dillon Pierson

University of Kansas, Class of 2012

Education

I came to KU as a sophomore after spending my freshman year at Kansas State University. I transferred to KU because I wanted to be apart of a close knit, smaller and more streamlined ROTC program. -read more-

 

Cadet Danny Portillo

University of Kansas, Class of 2014

Applied Behavior Science

I want to become an officer of the US military and guide soldiers through combat and teach how to become a leader. -read more-

 

Cadet Sarah Meyer

University of Kansas, Class of 2013

Industrial Design and Art History

I had the opportunity to attend the Leaders Training Course in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. While there I graduated as one of the top cadets in my platoon and received the Association of the United States Army Award. -read more-

 

Cadet Scott Kristenson

University of Kansas, Class of 2013

Cellular Biology

I personally believe being a doctor is a great career that helps many people. The people that deserve the best care in the world are soldiers in our military, and that is why I intend to treat them. -read more-

 

Cadet Jeffrey Ahle

University of Kansas, Class of 2015

Global and International Studies

What motivates me to be involved in Army ROTC at KU is my desire to participate in a non-traditional activity in college, and to become more physically and mentally fit. Army ROTC also helps provide structure in my day-to-day life. -read more-

 

Cadet Drew Shivler

Washburn University, Class of 2012

Criminal Justice

This ROTC experience has been great because it has gotten me out of my comfort zone and placed me in situations that I have not done before. -read more-

 

Cadet Evan Cain

Kansas University, Class of 2012

Film Studies

Apart from being a full time student and ROTC participant, currently I work for the University of Kansas student production company Rock Chalk Video. -read more-