Kyle R. Hooley and Ryan D. Cermely have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program. Hooley graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University, Wooster, and Cermely graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs.

The new officers will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. The lieutenants will attend an officer basic course relating to their particular military occupational specialty/job. Afterward, the officers will complete advanced training by attending basic officer leadership courses for career progression purposes.

The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, training, and experiences to help cadets succeed as effective leaders in any competitive environment. Army officers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists, and motivators, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in ever-changing environments. As trained problem-solvers, key influencers, and planners, they are driven to achieve success with their team on every mission.

Hooley is the son of Lisa Orr of Apple Creek, and graduated in 2007 from Wooster High School. Cermely is the son of David and Janet Cermely of Wooster, and also graduated in 2007 from Wooster High School.