Yesterday was ROTC's Veterans' Day/Contracting Ceremony. It was held in the chapel and a Patriot Battalion alum, Captain Pineault, spoke about his tour in Iraq and the importance of Veterans' Day. The ceremony was also about new cadets contracting with the Army, since all of the contractees stood, raised their (our) right hands, and recited the oath.

The ceremony was short, but very nice; Father Shanley, the school's president, even came to speak. It was a great change of pace for a typical Wednesday afternoon with the ROTC department and I would like to say congratulations to all of my fellow contractees!

Also, the college is currently grieving for Father Smith, the former president of the college. His funeral will be held tomorrow morning, as he unexpectedly passed away this Sunday. I'm sorry I did not have the chance to meet him, because from all accounts, he was a great assett to the school and will be greatly missed in many ways.