Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the ODU game
As the Hokies take the field in Lane Stadium this Saturday for the matchup against Old Dominion University, first-year cadets Hayden Sherman, Rebecca Reed, and Jacob Riddle of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand ready in the south end zone to receive the colors.
The cadets will receive the American, Virginia state, and university spirit flags from three football players selected for their standout performance in practice and competition. The pregame ceremony continues a longtime tradition uniting Virginia Tech Football and the Corps of Cadets. For home games, three first-year cadets are selected based on corps performance. Upper-class cadets are also selected for their performance to travel with the team and receive the flags during away games.
Selected by their company leadership, this week’s flag bearers distinguished themselves through exceptional peer mentorship, military bearing, and personal initiative:
Hayden Sherman is a general engineering major in the College of Engineering, a Naval ROTC midshipman, and a member of Charlie Company. Throughout Forge Week, Sherman embodied teamwork, discipline, and respect, excelling in drill and ceremony while taking the initiative to mentor peers in basic cadet duties and setting a selfless example for his unit.
Rebecca Reed is an international relations major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, a Naval ROTC midshipman, and a member of Alpha Company. Reed demonstrated confidence and professional poise from her first day on campus and consistently sets high standards for herself. She is always eager to help her fellow cadets and is a top performer amongst her peers.
Jacob Riddle is a general engineering major in the College of Engineering, an Air Force ROTC cadet, and a member of Bravo Company. Riddle quickly mastered his basic cadet duties with confidence. He demonstrates daily his powerful attention to detail with exemplary room and uniform appearance, inspiring his training company by setting a strong personal example.
