Wofford College cadet, Matthew Pettit, commissioned as Second Lieutenant

2015 Jul 8

Matthew Joseph Pettit, a cadet in Wofford College's ROTC program, was commissioned second lieutenant on May 15, 2015. As a newly appointed Army officer, Pettit will go on to serve in a number of critical fields in the National Guard, Reserve, and active duty forces. Taking the oath of office is not only a great honor, but also is a symbol of their hard work and dedication that was applied towards this accomplishment. Pettit will serve as a finance corps officer. His first duty assignment will be Fort Jackson, S.C.

Pettit, a member of the class of 2015, graduated in May with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting.