Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

University to honor U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Maurice Hukill at Pylon Dedication Ceremony

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A U.S. Marine from the Class of 1981 name will be added to the War Memorial during a Pylon Dedication Ceremony on Thursday.

Defining Hokies: Cadet Steven Higgs exemplifies university's motto of service

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

For Cadet Maj. Steven Higgs of Luray, Va., a senior studying psychology in the College of Science, service has always been a part of life.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to march in Change of Command and Welcome Home Veterans Parades

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Come see the Corps of Cadets in the Welcome Home Veterans Parade and the annual Change of Command Parade on Sunday, April 29.

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host first 'Jazz on the Upper Quad' event

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The first "Jazz on the Upper Quad" event will be held on April 20 and is free and open to all. Enjoy live jazz played by the cadet group, the Southern Colonels.

Photos: Highty-Tighties perform national anthem at Martinsville Speedway

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:56:51 -0400

Class of 2015 to complete Caldwell March as freshman training year concludes for cadets

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

During the fall semester, the freshmen class of cadets, along with their cadre responsible for the initial phase of freshman training, completed the first 13 miles of the march starting at the Caldwell homestead.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' Echo Company to lead White Ribbon Campaign

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Join Echo Company and the Corps of Cadets in supporting the White Ribbon Campaign this week.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host combat veterans at 17th Gunfighter Panel

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Corps of Cadets will welcome back three combat veterans on April 5.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets regimental band to perform at NASCAR race

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Look for the Highty-Tighties as they perform before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on April 1.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to hold Annual Squad Tactical Challenge

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Come view the Corps of Cadets in action as they participate in the seventh Annual Squad Tactical Challenge on March 24.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to hold annual Leadership Conference

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Over 18 schools will visit campus as part of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Leadership Conference next week.

Tom Ridge to give Cutchins Distinguished Lecture

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will give the Cutchins Distinguished Lecture, at Virginia Tech on Thursday, March 22, 7:30 p.m., in Burruss Auditorium.

Corps of Cadets to hold Jaffe Eager Squad and Eager Individual competitions

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

View the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in action at the annual Jaffe Eager Squad drill competition and Eager Individual competitions on Saturday.

Student leaders selected for Virginia Tech's fifth annual Hokie Camp

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The student leaders are responsible for planning and organizing camp programs and activities, selecting and training camp counselors, and providing leadership throughout the camp experience.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named Sugar Bowl Hokie Hero

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

1st Lt. Patricia (Urick) Ryder, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2010 is spending this holiday season deployed to Afghanistan.

Photos: Corps of Cadets' flag cadet program

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0500

See a photo gallery of some of the Corps of Cadets' members honored throughout the years.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at the Sugar Bowl

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Three members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Color Guard, recognized for their dedication and service this semester, will receive the flags at the Sugar Bowl.

Corps of Cadets Shadow Day raises money for Joshua Lilliston '14 Memorial Scholarship

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

More than $8,700 was raised to honor a fellow cadet who lost his battle with cancer this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named ACC Championship game Hokie Hero

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Timothy Goodwillie is currently on his third combat deployment flying the C-17 Globemaster III.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at ACC Championship game

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadets Kyle Hooper and Brian Gendreau were selected to travel to the ACC Championship game in recognition of their outstanding performance this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named University of Virginia game Hokie Hero

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. George Flynn, U.S. Marine Corps, is currently serving his fourth combat deployment in Afghanistan.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at University of Virginia game

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadet Elaine Altman and Cadet Faith Mueller will travel with the football team after being recognized for their outstanding performance this semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named North Carolina game Hokie Hero

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Amir Abu-Akeel, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2006, is currently on his second combat deployment.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at North Carolina game

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Three freshman cadets were nominated by their cadet chain of command to receive the flags at the University of North Carolina football game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Georgia Tech game Hokie Hero

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Danny Kane, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2002 is serving his second combat deployment in Iraq.

Emerging Leader Scholarship program has helped Corps of Cadets enrollment to grow

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

In 1992, Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets saw its enrollment drop to about 400, the lowest since 1980. In 1995, the corps introduced the Emerging Leader Scholarship program, and enrollment has been on the rise ever since.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Georgia Tech game

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Selected for his outstanding performance, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Dallas of Dry Fork, Va., will travel with the football team to Georgia Tech.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to kickoff University Open House with parade

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Come experience the oldest tradition at Virginia Tech.

In memoriam: Joshua Lee Lilliston, University Studies major and member of Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:29:17 -0400

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in his name for an upperclassman in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets with a medical condition preventing the student from entering the military.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Duke game Hokie Hero

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Capt. Patrick Lowther, U.S. Air Force, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2005 is currently serving in Afghanistan, his seventh combat deployment.

Virginia Tech crowns 2011 Homecoming King and Queen

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Seniors Sue Buyrn and Kyle Amonson won this year's titles.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Duke game

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets, based on their strong performance this semester, were selected to travel with the football team to the Duke game to receive the colors prior to the game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to commemorate Veterans Day

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

All are welcome to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in celebrating Veterans Day at numerous campus and community events.

In memoriam: Joseph Ba Ngo, junior in the College of Science and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Joseph Ba Ngo, a junior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, passed away on Oct. 22, 2011 in Blacksburg. He was 20 years old.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named Boston College game Hokie Hero

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

2nd Lt. Ashleigh Toguchi, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2010, is currently stationed in Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets regimental band, the Highty-Tighties, to travel to Duke game

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For only the second time in 15 years, the Highty-Tighties will be traveling in support of the Virginia Tech football team.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Boston College game

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were selected for this honor for the Boston College game based on their strong performance during the first half of the semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Wake Forest game Hokie Hero

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Josh Snyder, U.S. Army, is currently stationed in Baghdad, Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Wake Forest game

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets were selected for this honor for the Wake Forest game in recognition of their outstanding performance as cadre sergeants this semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets welcomes Old Guard, Highty-Tighties back for Homecoming

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Join the Corps of Cadets in celebrating University Homecoming with two parades and numerous long-standing traditions.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Miami game Hokie Hero

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Nate Kane, U.S. Air Force, is currently stationed at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host U.S. Coast Guard flyover for Miami game

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Come see the MH-65D Dolphin helicopter wow the crowd at Lane Stadium on Saturday.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Miami game

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were highlighted for their outstanding personal performance, strong motivation, and leadership amongst their fellow freshmen to receive the flags at the Miami football game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Clemson game Hokie Hero

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 1995 alumnus Maj. Ed Skelly, U.S. Army, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, has been selected as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus Clemson game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to honor visiting families at Family Day parade

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

See over 900 cadets of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets on the Drillfield at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, a highlight event of Family Day.

A Golden Hokie Opportunity: Stanley Cohen

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arranging for a World War II-era planes to fly over Lane Stadium at football games in 2010 and 2011 were just two of many actions on Virginia Tech's behalf taken by alumnus Stanley Cohen.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host World War II and Vietnam era aircraft flyover for Clemson game

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

See a historic World War II-era Grumman TBM-3 Avenger and two Vietnam-era T-28 Trojan during the National Anthem prior to the Virginia Tech versus Clemson football game or at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Clemson game

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were selected to honor the colors at the Clemson game based on their outstanding performance this semester.

Virginia Tech Naval ROTC Commander named Marshall game Hokie Hero

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

With over 28 years of active service, Capt. Dan Forney, U.S. Navy, is deployed to Afghanistan, his ninth overseas deployment.

Virginia Tech families invited to celebrate fall Family Day Oct. 15

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Activities include a question and answer forum, the Admissions Open House, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets pass in review, and a screening of the Virginia Tech football game at Wake Forest University.