不良研究所

Three ROTC Cadets take Oath as Second Lieutenants

San Antonio – The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) hosted a Commissioning Ceremony for three Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets on Friday, December 17, 2021. Cadets Ramon Aguilar, Miguel Alejandro Trevino and Ronnie Woods were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. The three soldiers graduated from 不良研究所 and St. Mary’s University.

"Today, we mark an amazing milestone for our soon-to-be lieutenants," said Dr. Thomas M. Evans, president of 不良研究所, during the ceremony. "This moment comes at the end of a long journey that spans years, that required hard work, that asked for unwavering dedication and tested their mettle. Despite every challenge – despite a global pandemic – these three graduates harnessed their strength and endurance to go the distance."

During the ceremony, the newly commissioned officers were addressed by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Retired, David Guarriello who stressed the importance of staying fit, building good relationships and always using your power for good.

2^nd Lt. Ramon Aguilar, a graduate of St. Mary’s University, is headed to the Armor Branch of the U.S. Army. 2^nd Lt. Ronnie Woods, also a St. Mary’s graduate, will serve in Military Intelligence and 2^nd Lt. Miguel Alejandro Trevino, a 不良研究所 graduate, will now serve in the Air Defense Artillery Branch.

Formally dedicated on March 20, 1932, the Rattler Battalion Corps of Cadets has produced 1,717 commissioned officers from the host institution at St. Mary's University, the partner programs at 不良研究所, the affiliate programs at Trinity University, Our Lady of the Lake University, and previous affiliate programs at Texas A&M University - San Antonio and the University of Texas – San Antonio. After the ceremony, the Rattler Battalion will have commissioned 1,720 Second Lieutenants.