First Class rank announcement

The introduction of next year's First Class rankers was held in Jackson Memorial Hall on March 5. The First Class officers will be the commanders of the Corps. They will work closely with the rising Second Class sergeants and the soon-to-be announced class government committee leaders. These leaders will be responsible for the application of the VMI regimental system as representatives of the Class of 2025. Much like those who came before them, they will strive to facilitate a successful academic and military program. Congratulations to those who were selected and good luck in your future endeavors. Regimental StaffRegimental Commander - Cadet Brian M. PritchardRegimental Executive Officer - Cadet Justice J. RozicRegimental Chief of Staff - Cadet Carter H. WasserRegimental S1 Captain - Cadet Hannah J. ThompsonRegimental S2 Captain - Cadet Elena C. GutierrezRegimental S3 Captain - Cadet Laini E. MorganRegimental S4 Captain - Cadet Timmothy F. KroneRegimental S5 Captain - Cadet Zachary T. PocheRegimental S6 Captain - Jonathan M. BurkettRegimental S7 Captain - Cadet Caleb R. FenderRegimental S9 Captain - Cadet Wyatt G. Brown First BattalionBattalion Commander - Cadet Rachel J. RobersonBattalion Executive Officer - Cadet William J. RobertsS1 Lieutenant - Cadet Kenna J. McAllisterS2 Lieutenant - Cadet Brooks D. FreemanS3 Lieutenant - Cadet Thomas R. SchultzS4 Lieutenant - Cadet Connor Q. McGovernS5 Lieutenant - Cadet Noah J. AhrensS6 Lieutenant - Cadet Richard Z. EdwardsS7 Lieutenant - Cadet Matthew G. SolomonS9 Lieutenant - Cadet Timothy L. Mackey Band Company Company Commander - Cadet John F. KennedyCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Stephen P. Huelskamp1PL - Cadet Isabelle I. Cabales2PL - Cadet Brooks B. Weatherly3PL - Cadet Benjamin J. Bierstine4PL - Cadet James R. Boe Alpha Company Company Commander - Cadet Connor D. CherryCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Owen C. Herbert1PL - Cadet Riley T. Alfonso2PL - Cadet Alexandra E. Schwartz3PL - Cadet Kenneth C. Bristow4PL - Cadet Michael T. Annesi Bravo Company Company Commander - Cadet Tristen J. StowerCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Gibson J. Maul1PL - Cadet Mason A. Stewart2PL - Cadet McKenna J. Shrout3PL - Cadet Matthew J. Jeffers4PL - Cadet Christian M. Walker Charlie Company Charlie Company Commander - Cadet Cate F. DowdenCharlie Company Executive Officer - Cadet Thomas G. Langston1PL - Cadet Kevin I Dougherty2PL - Cadet John I. Evans3PL - Cadet Owen S. McCaffery4PL - Cadet Justin E. Collins Second BattalionBattalion Commander - Cadet Nicholas G. HemstreetBattalion Executive Officer - Cadet Gabriella J. AmosS1 Lieutenant - Cadet Anna YemelianovaS2 Lieutenant - Cadet Alexa C. AveryS3 Lieutenant - Cadet Colby B. EvansS4 Lieutenant - Cadet Frederick A. RiemannS5 Lieutenant - Cadet William M. HouckS6 Lieutenant - Cadet Raj K. SinghS7 Lieutenant - Cadet Patrick D. KiernanS9 Lieutenant - Cadet Aaron M. Jones Delta Company Company Commander - Cadet Coy J. MattsonCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Spencer D. Tate1PL - Cadet Courtney D. Smith2PL - Cadet Bailey A. Shafer3PL - Cadet Vincent L. Cyrus4PL - Cadet Andrew L. Miller Echo Company Company Commander - Cadet Jonah M. JurackCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Ethan C. Webster1PL - Cadet Richard D. Fuller2PL - Cadet Alexander D. Haley3PL - Cadet Assem A. Chew4PL - Cadet Evan M. Klabinde Foxtrot Company Company Commander - Cadet Aaron T. MetzCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Cameron J. Dabu1PL - Cadet Turner J. Gallo2PL - Cadet Daniel J. Tulloss3PL - James A. Manning4PL - Cadet Nicholas A. Sitzman Third BattalionBattalion Commander - Cadet Melina K. BulgerBattalion Executive Officer - Cadet Derick B. GyimahS1 Lieutenant - Cadet Benjamin R. LovingoodS2 Lieutenant - Cadet Johan J. HernandezS3 Lieutenant - Cadet Gavin O. CooperS4 Lieutenant - Cadet Whitney A. TracyS5 Lieutenant - Cadet Simon T. BucknorS6 Lieutenant - Cadet Delilah M. MartindaleS7 Lieutenant - Cadet Kyle P. HayesS9 Lieutenant - Cadet Isabella C. Bruzonic Golf Company Company Commander - Cadet Caroline M. LassalleCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Samuel L. Chopper1PL - Cadet Earl B. Filgo2PL - Cadet Cameron R.J. West3PL - Cadet Bin-Mohammad Khan4PL - Cadet John L. Chesson Hotel Company Company Commander - Cadet Andrew C. WrightCompany Executive Officer - Cadet Joshua E. Addis1PL - Cadet Austin C. Powell2PL - Cadet David C. Newman3PL - Cadet Chun-Hao Liu4PL - Cadet Brandon C. Williams India Company India Company Commander - Cadet Elijah G. AlbertiIndia Company Executive Officer - Cadet Kevin C. Garroway1PL - Cadet Morgan D. Burd2PL - Cadet Matthew W. Rumsey3PL - Cadet Athelia O. Long4PL - Cadet Michael B. London Leadership is not constituted only in the position. Leadership comes with a massive amount of responsibility. At the Institute, it is up to the Cadets to reach out and leverage their pride and place in executing the military, class, and honor system of VMI. This is the culmination of the rising First Class' leadership journey - a journey of growth, and a commitment to serve and inspire others. Taking the mantle of leadership entails stepping into a realm where one's actions, decisions, and vision have a profound impact on the quality of life of cadets around them. A First Classman's journey is marked by challenges, triumphs, and continuous self-improvement. At the heart of leadership lies the willingness to shoulder responsibility. Whether it's leading a team, an organization, or a community, leaders must be prepared to make tough decisions, navigate uncertainty, and take accountability for the outcomes. This requires courage, integrity, and a clear sense of purpose. Leaders must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence in others, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose among their team.Leadership requires continuous learning and adaptation. Leaders must be open to feedback, embrace failure as an opportunity for learning, and constantly seek to improve both themselves and their teams. Personal development is integral to effective leadership, as it enables leaders to better understand themselves, their strengths, and their areas for growth. The rising First Class will experience many challenges. Leaders often face criticism, resistance, and setbacks along the way. However, it is how they respond to these challenges that ultimately defines their leadership, and the legacy of their Class. Resilience, perseverance, and a positive mindset are essential qualities that enable leaders to navigate adversity and emerge stronger as a Class and a team.Congratulations to the rising First Class on teaching this significant milestone in your cadetship. As you transition to your final year at the Institute, you are embarking on a pivotal chapter filled with exciting opportunities and challenges. Your dedication, resilience, and hard work have brought you to this moment, and we commend you for your achievements thus far.