Notre Dame senior Nicole Butler named the national Army ROTC student of the year | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame senior Nicole Butler named the national Army ROTC student of the year Notre Dame senior Nicole Butler named the national Army ROTC student of the year Published: December 12, 2019 Author: Dennis Brown Notre Dame senior Nicole Butler (second from right) reacts to the announcement during ESPN2 program “College Football Live,” that she won the Army ROTC student of the year as fellow cadets congratulate her in the Middlefield Commons at the Duncan Student Center. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame. University of Notre Dame senior Nicole Butler has been selected as the nation’s Army ROTC student of the year and to the ROTC All-American Team, an awards program now in its second year that honors the best and brightest ROTC seniors across the country. “I was thrilled to learn of Nicole’s selection,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s president. “The attributes recognized by the award — her leadership, military excellence, scholarship and service — will serve her well as she completes her Notre Dame education and begins her military career. Notre Dame has a long, proud history with ROTC, and outstanding students like Nicole are part of the reason why. I join with her family, friends, fellow cadets and the ROTC faculty and staff in offering my sincere congratulations.” Butler knew she was a finalist but did not know she was selected as the top Army ROTC student until Thursday afternoon (Dec. 12), when it was revealed during the ESPN2 program “College Football Live.” “This whole experience has been amazing,” Butler said after the announcement. “It’s been humbling to have the support of everyone in our battalion.” Butler is from Spring, Texas, and will graduate in May with dual degrees in Arabic and biochemistry. She was selected from a group of 12 finalists who: Exhibit leadership both in their ROTC program and at their university. Rank in the top 25 percent of their program while demonstrating exceptional physical and mental fortitude. Rank in the top 25 percent academically in their class and in the ROTC program. Are committed to bettering their communities. Air Force and Navy students of the year also were recognized. Butler and the two other top students will receive $6,500 scholarships, and their units will receive a $5,000 donation. The winners also will be honored Dec. 27 at the Military Bowl at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In a slightly different format last year, Notre Dame’s Kirsten Cullinan was recognized as the Air Force ROTC student of the year. The program is sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn