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Meet Our Cadets
MS I Cadets | MS II Cadets | MS III Cadets | MS IV Chain of Command
MS II Cadets
 NAME: Edward Brown
MAJOR: News/Editorial Journalism
HOMETOWN: Albany, KY
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: I chose WKU because I had visited the
campus at a young age and loved the beautiful environment of the school. I knew that WKU had on of the best journalism programs in the nation and I wanted to get into it very much. I also found that out of the many schools that I spoke to about ROTC, WKU Hilltopper Battalion was the best and most professional.
ABOUT ME: I’m a Sophmore here at WKU. I come from a small farm town and I have a deep love and respect of the outdoors and nature. I love weight lifting, physical fitness, videogames, reading, music, art, movies, hunting, and spending time with my friends. I did not do JROTC, and while it definitely would have helped, ROTC opened its doors wide open when I arrived.
FUTURE GOALS: I want to get my bachelors in News/Editorial Journalism and commission in the U.S. Army. My long term goal is to branch Infantry, attend RANGER School, and someday join the Army Special Forces. Right now, I just want to stay in the best shape, physically and mentally, and be the best student and cadet that I can. |
 NAME: Dwight Clint Bushong
MAJOR: Sociology
HOMETOWN: Glasgow
HIGH SCHOOL: Barren County High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: I came to WKU because it was not fare from home and I had a chance to become a varsity athlete. Now I have fount a new
family in ROTC.
ABOUT ME: I am 21 and a junior at WKU, a Former Varsity athlete. I am a hard worker and will give 110% effort in everything I do. Most people think I am a likable guy.
FUTURE GOALS: My future goals are to become a officer in the U.S. ARMY in a combat or combat support branch. After I serve my county I would like to move to Southern California raise a family and become a police officer and be apart of a SWAT team. |
NAME: Heather Downs
MAJOR: Sociology with a minor in Criminology
HOMETOWN: Burlington, VT and Bossier City, LA
HIGH SCHOOL: Parkway High School; Bossier City, LA
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: My Company Commander at Fort Knox introduced me to the Green to Gold program and the recruiting officer at WKU. I really liked the campus and the Cadre.
ABOUT ME: I am 28 years old and have been Active Army since 1997. I got out of the Army in August 2005 to come to WKU on an Army scholarship. I quit school after that semester to pursue a family and a career as a government employee at Fort Knox. I missed the Army so much that I decided to return to WKU and the ROTC program to get my degree and commission. I am currently serving in the KY National Guard.
FURUTE GOALS: Graduate and get back in the army. |
 NAME: Logan Hatfield
MAJOR: Religious Studies
HOMETOWN: Louisville, KY
HIGH SCHOOL: Christian Academy of Louisville
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WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: Far away enough from Louisville, and a big school.
ABOUT ME: I'm a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, involved with Campus Crusade for Christ, and attend Rich Pond Baptist Church
FUTURE GOALS: I'm wanting to branch Military Intelligence and see if that leads to a job in the F.B.I. |
NAME: Matthew A. James
MAJOR: Investigative Biotechnology
HOMETOWN: Louisville, KY
HIGH SCHOOL: DeSales High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: When I was overseas I wanted to further my education, so I used WKU for correspondence courses. The staff I talked to over the phone was very helpful. When I came home and my old college tuition hiked up, I applied to WKU.
ABOUT ME: I'm currently a soldier in the Army Reserve. My unit was sent overseas, and I spent 18 months in the wonderful vacation getaway in Iraq.
FUTURE GOALS: My future goal is to earn my BS in Biotech and further my
career in the military. |
NAME: Daniel Jolly
MAJOR: Sociology
HOMETOWN: Horse Cave Kentucky
HIGH SCHOOL: Hart County High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: Although it isn’t too close to home, it was worth the drive.
ABOUT ME: I have a wonderful wife and daughter whom I love and I’m a member of the guard, being both highly involved with my family as well as my unit.
FUTURE GOALS: I will probably stay in the guard, as my unit continually stresses the need for new officers, however my real goal is to commission and get a deployment under my belt. |
NAME: Crystal Morrison
MAJOR: Physical Therapy - Exercise Science
HOMETOWN: Bowling Green, KY
HIGH SCHOOL: Greenwood
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: Came to WKU because it is close to home and I got my scholarship for WKU
ABOUT ME: I like to play basketball and spend time with family and friends.
FUTURE GOALS: They include finishing college in 4 years and becoming a
physical therapist in the Army. |
 NAME: Jenna Ratterman
MAJOR: History
HOMETOWN: Louisville, KY
HIGH SCHOOL: J.M. Atherton High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: I came to WKU because I was offered a ROTC scholarship and among many choices, this battalion seemed like the best
one. I also liked the campus and found that the students are extremely friendly.
ABOUT ME: I was born in Sparta, Wisconsin and moved around a lot. In high school I ran cross-country and track all four years. I was also in National Honor Society, Student Council, a Senior Class Officer, and earned an International Baccalaureate Certificate.
FUTURE GOALS: I plan on graduating with my degree in History and making
a career out of the Army. Right now I am interested in branching as a Military Police or Military Intelligence officer. |
 NAME: Joel Rivera
MAJOR: Business Management
HOMETOWN: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
HIGH SCHOOL: Fort Knox High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: Campus is organized and well structured compared to U of L and UK. I also made the choice to come here because when my
parents lived in Fort Knox it was close enough to go back home but far enough to have my own place.
ABOUT ME: I was originally born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and am fluent in both Spanish and English. I have been a military brat all my life and have been very active in sports and activities wherever I may be. My interests include Spanish music, cars, motorcycles, and traveling every chance I get.
FUTURE GOALS: Upon completing my time in the ARMY and getting my Masters in Business Management I plan to work for a Fortune 500 company and get certified in Public Accounting (CPA). I also want to live in a Latin American country in South America for a few years in my life. Maybe with my experience in the ARMY I can attain a job in the U.S. Embassy down in Quito, Ecuador. |
 NAME: Jason Selby
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering
HOMETOWN: Louisville, KY
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE? I choose to attend WKU mainly to get away and live on my own, not to mention the beautiful campus
ABOUT MYSELF: I’m nineteen and a sophomore here at WKU. I was an Army
JROTC cadet for four years in high school. I have been employed at Wal-Mart since I was 16. In high school I was mainly involved with JROTC teams some to include: Raider Team, Marksmanship Team, and Orienteering Team. Furthermore, I participated in the varsity Cross Country Team my senior year.
FUTURE GOALS: Graduate WKU with a BA in Mechanical Engineering and earn my commission as an officer in the much respected U.S. Army; explore the world for a few years in the Army as see what it has to offer me. I have some thoughts down the road of either going the Army Corps of Engineers route, or becoming a district or human resources manager for Wal-Mart.
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 NAME: Richard Skinner
MAJOR: History
HOMETOWN: Radcliff, KY
HIGH SCHOOL: John Hardin High School
WHY I CHOSE WKU FOR COLLEGE: I came to WKU honestly because of my friends from my hometown. However, even though a majority of them didn't come back for the following year, I've made new friends through the ROTC program. In addition, Big Red is awesome! Who doesn't love a hilltop for a mascot?
ABOUT ME: This is my second year at Western. In my spare time, I like to take naps, read, cruise around Bowling Green, lift weights, and hang out with my crew. I've grown to become dedicated to the ROTC program by getting involve in Ranger Challenge, keeping up attendance, and more importantly, encouraging incoming cadets. I'm overall a nice guy you can rely on.
FUTURE GOALS: The first goal to come to mind is to graduate. Next, I'm not sure. Of course, I'll be commissioned as a 2nd LT in two and a half years. I'm thinking about either branching in the Chaplaincy, Military Police, or Military Intelligence. If I can't decide, then the Army will put me where I am most needed. Either way, I'll be serving my country.
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