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Westminster Students Commissioned as Officers in the U.S. Military

SALT LAKE CITY - Each year a handful of Westminster students not only graduate from the college, but also receive commissions as officers in the United States military. While working on their academic degree at Westminster, these students have participated in crosstown Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at the University of Utah.

This year, 14 students received officer commissions through the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy ROTC programs. Upon graduation and commissioning, these students will go on to serve in their respective services.

The following students will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

2nd Lt. Seth Allen

2nd Lt. Claudia V. Apparcana

2nd Lt. Amanda Arthur

2nd Lt. Kathryn M. Arthur

2nd Lt. Brandon Buford

2nd Lt. Sam S. Chapman

2nd Lt. Sarah A. Doyle

2nd Lt. Joshua M. Lindstrom

2nd Lt. Nicholas R. Little

2nd Lt. Joseph T. Menzie

2nd Lt. Aaron F. Scholes

2nd Lt. Britiany A. Williams

The following students will be commissioned as ensigns in the U.S. Navy:
Ensign Cassandra Mulkey
Ensign Joshua Glazier

No students were commissioned through the U.S. Air Force ROTC program this year.


Media Contacts:  Krista DeAngelis and Arikka Von (801) 832-2682
April 30, 2012

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