Taylor Hamilton

Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Greencastle, PA
Major/Minor: communications, public relations majors, and leadership minor
Hobbies: volunteering with Stray Solutions Animal Rescue, studying
Campus activities: Honors College, Leadership Excellence Club, intramural softball, intramural volleyball
"Participating in ROTC has definitely made my time at college more fun and interesting. With ROTC, I found a good group of people and knowing I can make a difference by serving my country one day makes everything worth it. "
Austin Reep

Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Slippery Rock, PA
Major/Minor: Philosophy major with a certificate in middle eastern studies
Hobbies: Running with my dog and riding motorcycles with my friends.
Campus activities: Arabic Club, Honorary Philosophy society, Leadership Excellence Club, and Intermural sports.
“Slippery Rock ROTC has given me opportunities I would have otherwise never had. This program has given me some of my best friends and allowed me to create memories that I will take with me for the rest of my life. From early morning PT, to traveling across the world, ROTC has allowed me to grow as an individual. It is truly an environment of notable camaraderie and exceptional leadership.”
Jordan Confer

Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Howard, PA
Major/Minor: Computer science major with a concentration in cyber security and a minor in Arabic.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, cooking, playing tennis.
Campus activities: Leadership Excellence Club, Student Veterans Association, intramural volleyball.
“Joining the ROTC program at SRU has opened many doors for me. It has given me a home away from home, taught me time management skills that help me succeed in college, and provided me opportunities to lead and learn. My involvement with ROTC has allowed me to present research with other cadets at cyber security events on campus. The program has helped me develop as a person and a leader.”
Sean Aston

Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Avenel, New Jersey
Major/Minor: Major in criminal justice with a minor in homeland security and leadership and a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
Hobbies: Riding horses, surfing at the Jersey shore, and working out
Campus activities: Member of Arabic Club and Criminal Justice Club, intramural football, and President of The Leadership Excellence Club
“As a high school student, the Frontier Battalion caught my attention right away. There is something so unique about the ROTC program at Slippery Rock. The amount of time and effort our cadre put into the cadets and the program is unmatchable. I think it is the bond among the cadets that allows us to accomplish goals, such as being ranked first in our brigade. ROTC has taken me places I would’ve never imagined and given me lifelong friendships.”