JESSICA FISCHER
Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Harrisville, PA
Major/Minor: Homeland security major, leadership minor
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, fishing, watching movies
Campus activities: Project to End Human Trafficking student interest group, Arabic Club
“The ROTC program has given me sense of pride, not only for the Army, but for SRU as well. It gave me a chance to be part of something bigger than myself and to push myself to greater limits. I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through the program and have made life-long friends.”
LUCAS MONZO

Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: Harrison City, PA
Major/Minor: Homeland security major, organization security minor, leadership minor, and certificate in Middle Eastern studies
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym and playing sports
Campus Activities: Arabic Club, Leadership Excellence Club, intramural football, volleyball, and basketball
“ROTC has taught me how far I can push myself both physically and mentally. It has given me the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people. Being a part of the Frontier Battalion has provided me with goals, structure, and challenges.”
KARALYN ADAMS

Academic year: Senior
Hometown: Meadville, PA
Major/Minor: Communications major with a concentration in integrated marketing, business administration minor and leadership minor
Hobbies: Reading, working out, and spending time with family and friends
Campus activities: Leadership Excellence Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, American Marketing Association, SRU ROTC Color Guard Team, and American Sign Language Club
“As a transfer student, joining ROTC at Slippery Rock made me feel welcome on campus instantly and gave me the opportunity to meet a great group of people. The program has made me a more well-rounded person, has allowed me to recognize all the things I’m capable of (physically and mentally), and has given me the discipline and confidence to succeed in whatever I put my mind to. I’m excited to say that my time in ROTC will positively impact my future in all of the best ways.”
REESE JOHNSON

Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA
Major/Minor: Industrial safety management major, minor in leadership
Hobbies: Lifting, firearms, hiking
Campus Activities: Leadership Excellence Club, Club Soccer Team, intramural flag football, Ranger Challenge Team
“The culture of the Frontier Battalion is unmatched compared to other organizations. The people here want you to succeed, and they support each other like a family. There is no other group that will encourage you to be your best, mentally and physically, like the ROTC. The people here will teach you skills that will help you on whatever career path you follow.”