BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 10 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Connor Ringvelski, a 2023 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus, has been named the Hokie Hero for Saturday's football game against Old Dominion University.Deployed to the Middle East, he serves as a fire control platoon leader and Patriot crew tactical control officer, directing critical air defense missions against ballistic missile threats.
During his time in the Corps of Cadets, Ringvelski was a member of the Corps' Citizen-Leader Track and Oscar Company, serving as the 4th Battalion recruiting officer during his senior year. He also participated in several cadet organizations including Pipes and Drums,...