2018

Joshua Sweet ‘18

July 22, 2021 by aangonia

Joshua Sweet ‘18 is an international studies major on the politics and diplomacy track with a minor in Chinese. He is the son of James and Lorna Sweet and was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.Currently, Joshua serves as Squadron 3 Executive Officer. He previously served as a Platoon Sergeant, Operations Sergeant, Team Leader and Operations Corporal. Joshua serves as the assistant captain for the Corps Lacrosse Team, a team he has been a member of since his fish year. He is also a member of the OR Simpson Honor Society. His sophomore year, Joshua was awarded most outstanding sophomore in his unit and major unit.

Off the Quad, Joshua has been a member of the Texas A&M Student Senate, serving on the Rules and Regulations Committee. His junior year, Joshua worked with different organizations on campus to promote diversity and inclusivity on the diversity commission.

In summer 2017, Joshua received a Project Global Officer Scholarship through the Department of Defense to China. Joshua also attended the International Studies 201 Excursion to Hong Kong during spring break 2017.Joshua will graduate in May, commission into the Air Force and begin pilot training in Del Rio, Texas. He hopes to attend the Bush School of Government and Public Service in the future and obtain a Masters Degree in International Affairs. Joshua has made the most of his time as a cadet—always looking to broaden his horizons and lend a helping hand. Joshua has made us proud over the past four years and I know he will continue to make us proud in the years to come. Best wishes to Joshua as he begins a new chapter in his life with the United States Air Force!

Dana Tiedemann ’18

July 22, 2021 by aangonia

Dana Joan Tiedemann ’18 is a History major with a minor in Creative Studies from Bryan, Texas. She is the daughter of Dwight and Sharon Tiedemann. She is the single mother of Alyssa Faith ’37.

Dana serves as the V-1 Company Commander and has also held the positions of scholastics sergeant, finance sergeant, accountability sergeant and scholastics corporal. She is also an active member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society.“Being the Commanding Officer of an outfit to me means learning to care more about others success than your own,” Dana says. “Watching my freshmen and other underclassmen learn, and step into their roles is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Being able to be a part of training the next generation of V-1 Vipers makes every day, every struggle, worth it.”

Dana was selected for a 2017 Corps Excursion to South Africa where she was able to learn about the diplomatic, military and economic ties between the two countries. She has also traveled to New York City, the Netherlands, and France for her minor to experience creativity in different forms. Off the Quad, Dana is an active member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. Dana also had the opportunity to intern for the Bryan Police Department during the Summer of 2017.Upon graduation, Dana plans to return to Law Enforcement and become a Police Officer, hopefully with the Bryan Police Department. She would eventually like to become a detective with the Criminal Investigations Division. Dana is the definition of the word “determined.” She is an exceptional cadet and a role model for her peers during her time in the Corps. I know she will continue to be successful and make us proud. Best wishes, Dana!

Joshua Ratta ’18

July 22, 2021 by aangonia

Joshua Ratta ‘18 is a History major with a Russian minor from San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Anne and Glenn Ratta.

Joshua is the Commander of Company F-2. Off the Quad he is the Chair of the MSC Wiley Lecture Series, a student-led organization featuring world-renowned speakers discussing thought-provoking topics of global significance. As a sophomore, he was the organization’s Operations Officer and served as Vice Chair and acting Marketing Director during his junior year. Joshua has also been involved with the Student Conference on National Affairs, Holiday on the Quad, O.R. Simpson Honor Society, Rudders Rangers and the National History Honor Society.

Since his freshman year Joshua has spent time every summer abroad. His freshman year he spent Spring Break in Vienna, Austria as part of the Cornerstone Honors program within the College of Liberal Arts. That summer he spent ten weeks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan studying Russian under an Army ROTC Project Global Officer (GO) scholarship. His sophomore summer he again received a Project GO scholarship and studied Russian in Narva, Estonia for eight weeks. Joshua also participated in a Corps Excursion to South Africa his junior year. He has leveraged his international experience and Russian language ability to serve as a Teaching Assistant for Russian 101 students this past fall semester.“

My involvement in the Corps of Cadets has been a stepping stone to a vast array of unique experiences. Nowhere else could someone participate in one of the largest and best Army ROTC programs in the nation, interact with world figures, and develop themselves as a leader. As a first-generation Aggie, I am eternally grateful that my mother suggested I take a look at a college I knew nothing about, because within ten minutes of setting foot on campus my junior year of high school I knew I couldn’t go to college anywhere else.”Joshua will graduate in May 2018 and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, where he will serve as an Armor officer. Joshua has been a significant servant-leader to the Corps and the University in his time as a cadet. I know he will continue to make us all proud in the future as a member of the United States Army. We wish Joshua continued success in all of his future endeavors!

William K. Hogan ‘18

July 22, 2021 by aangonia

William K. Hogan ‘18 is the son of Susan and Mason Hogan ‘87. He is a political science major and calls Dallas, Texas, home.

William currently serves as Squadron 16’s Adjutant. He is a third-generation cadet, his father, Class of ‘87 served in B-1 and his grandfather, Class of ’57, was a member of D-1. William studied abroad last summer in Central Europe, spending time in Berlin, Vienna, and Prague. “The best part of my Corps experience has been the outstanding people I’ve gotten the chance to meet, especially the upperclassmen I’ve learned from,” William says. He also states that he has enjoyed the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of younger cadets.

William graduates in May and will study law at the University of Texas. He hopes to work in a district attorney’s office when he completes law school. William is a hard-working cadet with a drive to succeed that will carry him far in the years to come. We wish William well!

Samantha Guerrero ‘18

July 22, 2021 by aangonia

Samantha Guerrero ‘18 is a Sociology major from Sugar Land, Texas. She is the daughter of Arnoldo Guerrero and Alva Barbosa.

Samantha currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Squadron-4. She is also a member of The Ross Volunteer Company and serves as the Platoon Sergeant for the Squat Platoon. Samantha has been in SQ-4 since her fish year and was selected as the Outstanding Freshman in her unit and in Third Regiment.

As a sophomore, she served as a Fire Team Leader and Finance Corporal and as the NROTC’s Midshipmen Battalion Mike Company First Sergeant. During her junior year, Samantha served as SQ-4’s First Sergeant and was selected as the Corps’ Outstanding First Sergeant at the end of her Junior year. Samantha completed Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, last summer and placed in the top 8% of graduating Candidates.

Off the Quad, Samantha is involved in the Sociology Honor Society, or AKD, and serves as an assistant event coordinator for The Houston Museum of Natural Science. She is also a member of the Semper Fi Society. Samantha graduates in May 2018 and will commission into The United States Marine Corps. We know Samantha will make an outstanding Marine Officer and want to wish her the best in the future!