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Mary Awoniyi
MAJOR: Law School
HIGH SCHOOL: Louisville Male High School- GO BULLDOGS!
WHY I CHOSE UK: Since I was eight years old, I’ve known I wanted to be a lawyer and since I was twelve, I’ve known I wanted to be a soldier. Imagine how excited I was when I found out I could do both! When I began narrowing down my law school choices during my junior and senior year of college, UK was not really on my radar. Although I had applied, I had no intentions of staying in Kentucky. All that changed one day when I happened to walk into Buell Armory to introduce a friend to a National Guard recruiter. He told me that ROTC would help pay for law school and I was sold! I could attend Kentucky’s best law school, get it paid for, get my Army commission, and live out my dreams- sign me up!
ABOUT ME: Upon graduation from high school, where I did four years of Army JROTC, I began my military career by joining the Army National Guard as a Paralegal Specialist. After basic training, I attended Transylvania University and graduated with an English major and German and Anthropology double minor- what can I say, I just wanted to do it all! I was extremely involved as a student orientation leader, member of a couple leadership honoraries, bible studies, captain of the cheerleading team, and president of my sorority, to name a few. I also worked part-time jobs as an Admissions Assistant, at Omicron Delta Kappa National Headquarters, and served my one weekend a month and two weeks a summer with the National Guard. I’ve got a lot on my plate, but I also always have a smile on my face! I love to run; I’ve ran many races including a half marathon and I plan on running a full one marathon soon!
FUTURE GOALS: After law school, I plan to be a JAG officer on the active duty side. I hope to one day get married and have a lot of kids. I love the army and plan on staying until they ask me to leave! I hope to either teach or work as a lawyer on the civilian side after retirement.
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Chris Peterson
MAJOR: International Studies with concentration on International relations in Europe and Minor in German.
HIGH SCHOOL: North Hardin High School
WHY I CHOSE UK: I chose UK for a couple of different reasons. First off, my older brother already went here so I would definitely have a friendly face. Secondly, I chose UK because my brother told me good things about ROTC here. Finally, because half my high school decided to either go to U of L or ECTC and I wanted to be further away from them.
ABOUT ME: I am currently a junior at UK. In high school I shot 3-position air rifle for my school and was the team captain. For 2 years I was active in JROTC, Academic team, National Honor Society, German club, and attended boy’s state. Now I am a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, the XO of Pershing Rifles Co. C-1 and a member of the UK Ranger Challenge Team.
FUTURE GOALS: I hope to commission as an Armor Officer and serve with a Scout troop. I may or may not make the military my career.
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Travis Fugate
MAJOR: Political Science
HIGH SCHOOL: Paul Laurence Dunbar HS in Lexington, KY.
WHY I CHOSE UK: I was born and raised in Lexington and have always been an avid Basketball fan. I learned of Army ROTC through an Army Reserve recruiter. I was excited to hear I could become an active duty Army officer and experience the life of a college student while on and ROTC scholarship.
ABOUT ME: I enjoy being outside and traveling to new places. I have been to five different countries and plan on continuing to travel throughout my Army career. I am studying to become fluent in Spanish to aid in traveling. I am a political science major with an interest in international studies.
FUTURE GOALS: I plan to graduate from UK in four years with a B.A. in Political Science and commission as a 2LT on active duty in the Army. I plan on branching infantry, military intelligence, or military police. After my four years of active duty is complete, I will reevaluate my situation. I plan on seeking a job in private military contracting or returning to school for further education.
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