Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Seven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held in the Kane Forum of Leahy Hall on campus on May 18. One of the graduates earned Distinguished Military Graduate status by the U.S. Army, which designates placement in the top 20 percent of Army ROTC graduates in the nation for this academic year, and the added distinction of placing in the top 10 percent of Army ROTC graduated in the country.

The University of Scranton ROTC graduates who were commissioned at the ceremony are as follows.

2nd Lt. Gary G. Geinitz of Waymart, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.

2nd Lt. Jay H. Kapadia of Somerset, New Jersey, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

2nd Lt. Ryan V. Lally of Sussex, New Jersey, Distinguished Military Graduate, who placed in the top 10 percent of cadets in the nation, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in cybercrime and homeland security.

2nd Lt. Jenna L. Leonhardt of Long Valley, New Jersey, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

2nd Lt. Joseph X. Lynch of Boiling Springs, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

2nd Lt. Allison N. Palmer of Massapequa, New York, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

2nd Lt. Aidan T. Szabo of Flemington, New Jersey, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.