An alumnus of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was recently commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Sec. Lt. Tucker Ellis of Leesville, Louisiana was among the seven graduates of Northwestern State University’s Reserve Officer Training Program commissioned in conjunction with commencement exercises May 11.

LTG Joseph M. Cosumano Jr., a member of NSU’s 1968 Golden Jubilee class, administered the oath of office during a ceremony prior to the public oath that took place during afternoon commencement.

Later in the day, Ellis graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

[Media release from Northwestern State University News Bureau]