In Their Words

Cav Demos and Cords

This past weekend I got to go back to the barn to watch the Cavalry Troop trainee demos. This is a demonstration of what they have learned throughout their training, put to practical use. One example of what you may see if you attend is the diamond formation. This can be used to escort personnel through a crowd to keep them protected. It is nice to be able to go back to my roots here at Norwich and support the troop. The following Monday, the trainees received their cords from current Troopers. I was able to pass my cord down and see how the Trooper I passed my cord down to two years ago has developed since her cord ceremony. The trainees have just a few steps to go until they have the chance to earn their sabers and officially become Troopers. Read more →

100s Night and Realization

A while ago it was 100s night for seniors. Many seniors opted to go to Cornerstone to celebrate in a familiar place that has strong ties with the university. Seniors have the opportunity to register to win a variety of prizes everyday until we graduate. Calendars where passed out listed what gift is being raffled off each day. It is crazy to think we are way less than 100 days until we graduate and more on from this college era in our lives. I know I will be going to BOLC for training to be an Air Defense Artillery officer after graduation, but we still don’t even know the dates we are going, much less where we will be stationed afterwards. These last four years felt so long, but this last semester is flying by. I wish it would slow down so I could fully appreciate and soak in everything... Read more →

Hockey Game

One part of Norwich that I hadn’t even realized I had missed is the hockey games. I used to go to games all the time with friends, especially sophomore year before being too busy as cadre and Covid got in the way. Last weekend I went to the men’s hockey game where we won by a landslide. Even if we're all wearing masks, its still nice to see things starting to feel more normal. We arrived a little late and joined some friends in the students section. I had forgotten how rowdy the section can be with their jeering and taunts (some more appropriate than others). Naturally when the Zamboni got on the ice, the student section was overly supportive of his work. On the seats were small yellow towels which made me happy since I’m definitely a fan of free stuff. Randomly during the game, I saw that one... Read more →