Cadets highlighted the colors at the Clemson game
First-year Cadets Kelly Winter, Alexander Phoenix, and Owen Duffy received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Clemson.
The passing of the flags during the pre-game ceremonies was a continuation of the proud partnership between the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and Virginia Tech football to highlight the colors at every football game.
Three football players, chosen because of their performance in the last game or at practice, carried the American flag, the state flag, and the team’s spirit flag and led the team onto the field. They delivered the flags to cadets at the south end of the field.
The cadets, also selected based on their performance in the corps, rendered honors to the flags and carried them off the field. For home games, three first-year cadets are selected, and one or two upper-class cadets travel with the team and receive the flags at away games.
Winter, from Santa Clara, California, is in Naval ROTC and majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering. A member of Foxtrot Company, she consistently volunteers to help first-year cadets and her company. She shows pride and professionalism in her cadet duties and is known within her battalion as a team player. She also was recognized with an achievement award in Navy ROTC for her part in planning Navy Ball.
Phoenix is in Naval ROTC and is majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering. From Anderson, South Carolina, he is a consistent high performer who balances his academic and cadet responsibilities while remaining upbeat. Despite not having a roommate for the first six weeks of the semester, he remained an engaged and motivating force within Hotel Company and is known for his excellent room and uniform appearance.
Duffy, from New Providence, New Jersey, is in Golf Company and is a member of Army ROTC. Known for his strong character, he has earned the respect of first-year cadets through his hard work and professionalism. Dedicated to the success of his training company, he displays a strong commitment to his development in the Corps of Cadets. Duffy is majoring in national security and foreign affairs in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
