“My love for community service and connecting with others is what fuels me. While the relationships I have built through Ship, ROTC and Miss Lancaster County are what help me stay grounded and inspired,” Davis shared. On September 27, 2025, Shippensburg University student Kathryn Davis was crowned Miss Lancaster County 2026 through the Miss America…
“I’m grateful for everything Shippensburg offered me,” Caleb Smith ’25 said. “Every challenge and opportunity has brought me closer to the leader I want to become.” Caleb Smith graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science in economics with a concentration in business and a minor in military science. Throughout his time at Ship,…
The ROTC program at Shippensburg University is proud to both commission and honor the achievements of its cadets and future military service members.
ROTC Cadet Rylie Traxler, a senior psychology major, received the prestigious ROTC Medal of Heroism during a ceremony last month at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Traxler was honored with the award for displaying courage and selflessness when she responded to a vehicle accident on August 21, when she was driving with a friend. “When my…
Four ROTC cadets were named Distinguished Military Graduates by the US Army Cadet Command. To attain this honor, cadets must rank in the top 20 percent of the National Order of Merit List. This list is comprised of senior cadets who completed Cadet Summer Training and determined by the cadets’ academic, leadership, and physical fitness achievements. “Earning Distinguished…