Providence College Army ROTC Commissions Cadet from Pelham
The Providence College (PC) Army ROTC commissioned thirteen cadets as second lieutenants in the United States Army on Friday, May 17 at the College. One of the cadets, Peter Monaco is from Pelham, New York. The commissioning took place at the College’s War Memorial Grotto with PC President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., giving welcoming remarks. Other attendees included Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kneib, Professor of Military Science, and Rev. Iriarte Andújar, O.P., Associate Dean of Admission and Patriot BN Chaplain. The guest speaker was COL (Ret.) Leo Pacher, Deputy Chief of an International Partnership Organization, DOD.
As a second lieutenant, these new officers will be responsible for leading platoons and companies in the full range of Army operations. Active-duty lieutenants serve full time as Army leaders, while National Guard lieutenants serve part time with their respective state national guards.
Second Lieutenant Monaco earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. He will receive his commission as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard and will attend his Basic Officer Leadership course at Fort Moore, Georgia.
Founded in 1917, Providence College is the only college or university in the United States administered by the Dominican Friars. The Catholic, liberal arts college has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,100 students and offers degrees in 56 academic majors. Since 1997, Providence College consistently has been ranked among the top five regional universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”