Pershing Rifles D-1 UIUC

On to our next Member Monday! This week, we’re highlighting First Sergeant Lysette Valdez. She’s the one who keeps the Pershing Rifle team focused and ready for whatever comes our way. Her leadership helps us stay sharp and consistent. Take a moment to see what she brings to the team! ’25

GET HYPED!! This week’s Member Monday features Executive Officer Nikolas Harke, who joined in Fall ‘23 and brings nonstop energy and leadership to our team. He’s a key part of what keeps us moving forward. Don’t miss learning more about Nikolas and his role in PR!

Throwback to an amazing time at NATCON in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 🏝️and our Ice Skating Social! ⛸️❄️

Hope everyone had an amazing spring break! We’re kicking off the week with Member Mondays, featuring our very own PR Commander Daniel Santiago. PR/CAPT Santiago joined us in Fall ’24 and has been an incredible part of Pershing Rifles ever since. Get ready to learn more about our new commander and the exciting plans he has set for Pershing Rifles!🌟💪

Another week closer to ETE! Keep up the great work trainees!💙⚡️

Meet our S-3, Melissa! is a Junior studying Chemistry!👩‍🔬🧪 She crossed in Fall 2024 and is enjoying her time in PR doing all our fun activities! Some of her hobbies include traveling and exploring!✈️

“My favorite memory from PR was doing the drill routine with Jack at ETE! The song we did the routine with caught me so off guard and it was hard to not laugh while doing it.”

In honor of Pi Day Company D-1 will be having a pie in the face fundraiser!! 🥳🥧 Stop by the Quad TOMORROW MARCH 12th from 11AM-3PM to pie your favorite riflemen! 💙⚡️

Meet our S-2 Daniel! is a Freshman studying history!📖📚He crossed in Fall 2024 and is enjoying his first semester as an active member!⚡️💙

“Fav memory is probably ETE, it was super fun spending the night in the woods with everyone and practicing what we’d learned throughout candidacy. Tactics candidacies were also super fun!”

Meet Bethel, our S-1! is a Junior studying Sustainable Design!♻️ She crossed in Fall 2024 and is loving being part of staff and PR this semester!

Her favorite PR memory: “My favorite memory from PR is ETE. It was a chance for me to really bond with my candidacy class and make funny memories.”

Just a recap from last Wednesday…. A successful day at the range!!

Stop by the Union TODAY to get a sweet treat!!🧁🍪

We will be here from 12-4PM by the southeast doors of the Union!
Proceeds will go towards a good cause!!