Rice University Naval ROTC

Rice NROTC has a unique opportunity to commission enlisted Marines through a program called “MECEP” (Marines Enlisted Commissioning Education Program). GySgt Ruvalcaba will be graduating and commissioning into a new Second Lieutenant this coming spring with a degree in Exercise Science from University of Houston. In the Marines his prior MOS was Avionics Technician, working on AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters. Each MECEP joins the program for different reasons, GySgt’s reason is he wants to lead Marines on a higher level, guiding and mentoring them to his best ability. Upon graduation and commissioning he plans on competing for an Infantry Officer spot at TBS (The Basic School).
Outside of the ROTC program GySgt has numerous hobbies such as lifting in the gym, running, playing and watching football and baseball. His full time job of being a Dad never feels like work since he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

1/C Friday Spotlight!

MIDN 1/C Matthew Deverell comes to Houston from sunny San Diego, CA. Attending Rice University as a Mechanical Engineering major with a specialization in thermal fluids he has been rightfully selected as a Naval Reactors Engineer. Upon graduation he will report to Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, DC.
During MIDN Deverell's free time he enjoys reading, video games and playing the piano. His favorite memory in NOTC was traveling to Singapore and Malaysia for his 1/C Summer Cruise. This amazing experience allowed him to see new parts of the world while getting firsthand experience learning about the life of a SWO Nuke on an Aircraft Carrier.