WEST POINT, N.Y. – On March 21, the U.S. Military Academy announced the names of the cadets from the Class of 2027 selected to lead the Corps during its annual Plebe Parent Weekend. These fundamental roles are the top positions within the Corps charged with carrying out the responsibilities of leadership of the cadets. These cadets assumed their leadership duties on March 22, before the start of the weekend events.

Olivia “Emma” Esquivel of Katy is among those cadets selected.

“This is a key step in the leadership development of the fourth class as it provides them with their first opportunity to serve in various leadership roles,” said the West Point press release. “Additionally, it is a unique time, without upper-class presence, that affords the Plebes a significant bonding experience. Lastly, it is the U.S. Military Academy’s and the Class of 2027’s opportunity to showcase to parents, family, and friends the extraordinary transformation of these cadets.”

“This year’s cadet leaders have distinguished themselves amongst their peers, consistently demonstrating academic, military, and physical excellence throughout their time here, more importantly, they have demonstrated the exceptional moral character that leadership demands,” said Commandant of Cadets Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson.

Plebe Brigade Staff Leadership Positions:

· Brigade First Captain: Massimo Luciano, Lester Prairie, Minn.

· Brigade Command Sergeant Major: Kathryn Miller, Williamsburg, Va.

· Brigade Executive Officer: Oliva “Emma” Esquivel, Katy, Texas

· Brigade Adjutant: Mira Shelat, West Friendship, Md.

· Brigade Intelligence and Public Affairs Officer: Aditya Kansal, Ashland, Mass.

· Brigade Operations Officer: Joey Shi, Livingston, N.J.

· Brigade Operations Sergeant Major: Chloe Rambo, Central Point, Ore.

· Brigade Logistics: Matthew Dupuis, Friendswood, Texas

· Brigade Information Systems Officer: Andrew Smith, Fanwood, N.J.

About West Point

The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal, liberal arts college located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering and continues today as the world’s premier leader-development institution, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission remains constant—to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U. S. Army. For more information, go to www.westpoint.edu.