Cadets honored with flag detail at Old Dominion game
First-year Cadets Eva Garcia-Moreyra, Hugh MacArthur, and Lauren Bowman received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Old Dominion.
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.
Garcia-Moreyra, from Stafford, Virginia, is a Marine-option midshipman in Naval ROTC and majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business. A member of Oscar Company, she is a team player who seeks to help other first-year cadets. Garcia-Moreyra volunteers frequently and consistently exceeds standards while aiding those around her with a positive attitude and thoughtful feedback.
MacArthur is in Air Force ROTC and is majoring in materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering. From Springfield, Virginia, he is an energetic leader among first-year cadets who is excited to train. A member of the Highty-Tighties, he is known for opening important conversations with professional and thoughtful questions, leading to insightful discussions that positively impact cadet learning.
Bowman, from Petersburg, Virginia, is a member of Army ROTC and is majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering. Proving herself as a quick learner with a growth mindset, she consistently upholds corps standards and always seeks to help other first-year cadets. She is a team-oriented and service-minded member of November Company.
