Manchester Township High School (MTHS) graduate Ryan Sogness, Class of 2020, chose MTHS and an MTHS staff member, Lt. Commander John Holzer, to conduct a historic military Oath of Office today!
Second Lt. Ryan Sogness received the Oath of Office at 10:00 in the Auditorium of his alma mater. He was joined by his proud father, MTSD administration, MTHS administration and staff, and current JROTC members. It is here where he became the first MTHS graduate to be a part of the United States Space Force and also the first MTHS graduate to become a Commissioned Officer. The official transition begins for Second Lt. Sogness today as he reports to his first duty station in Colorado this afternoon.
"When it came planning the Oath of Office, it was important and symbolic for me to have the ceremony at Manchester Township High School," shares Second Lt. Ryan Sogness. "It is at MTHS where I started with the JROTC and decided to move forward with a career in the military. I am thankful for all of the opportunities that came from my experience here and am thankful to everyone for being here today!"
The Manchester Township School District remains proud of Second Lt. Ryan Sogness and thankful for his service to our country! Way to live out our school district motto, Excellence by Example.