What better way to celebrate this upcoming Veterans Day than with a salute to our ROTC campus cuties? After all, there’s nothing better than a man in uniform, and in the case of these Army ROTC seniors, men who are willing to serenade you with a little Taylor Swift.
Daniel Stover
Stover is a history major from Gresham, OR who enjoys good beer, good friends and good times. Fun, patriotic, humorous, outgoing and caring, he’s the life of the party that’s still good enough to bring home to your parents.
Sean “Pops” Popravak
Popravak, better known as ‘Pops,’ has lived all over the world but now calls Vancouver, WA home. A history major, Pops describes himself as the ‘suburban cowboy’ with a reserved personality who opens up when he gets to know you.
Gavin Baynes
Baynes, a finance major from Joseph, OR, is the silent and mysterious type. He doesn’t say much, but his cute smile speaks for itself. If you’re looking for a good ol’ country guy, Baynes is the man for you.
One of America’s best known kisses is between a sailor and a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II. Who would you kiss at the end of the war?
“Marilyn Monroe. If she was good enough for JFK, she’s good enough for me.” – Stover
“I’d wait until I got back to my hometown and kiss the girl who wrote to me during my entire deployment.” – Pops
“My mother, but I’d kiss her on the cheek. She is the one who brought me into this world.” – Baynes
What country song best describes your life?
“’People Are Crazy’ by Billy Currington. Because God is great, beer is good and people are crazy.” –Stover
“’Fish’ by Craig Campbell because I like girls who like to fish.” –Pops (I hope he means that literally.)
“‘If I Could Have a Beer with Jesus.’ I haven’t, and I’ve always wanted to talk to Jesus man to man.” –Baynes
What makes you Army men cuter than the average guy?
“We have killer instincts, aggressive attitudes and hearts big enough to save disabled kittens.” – Pops (Aww?)
“Because we are always in shape, we know how to take charge and we look damn good in uniform.” – Stover
“Because we are not afraid to stand up for what is right.” – Baynes
What is your favorite American past time?
“Baseball, hotdogs and apple pie.” – Baynes
“Throwing a few back with friends and watching football.” – Stover
“Mom’s apple pie. The girl back home. And NASCAR.” – Pops
Why do you want to serve in the military?
“I’ve always wanted to serve in the military ever since I first watched ‘Saving Private Ryan.’ Both my grandpas and uncle were in the military, and since no one else in my generation was in, I felt that it was my duty. And I love guns.” – Stover
“Freedom isn’t free.” – Baynes
“I want to go to far-off countries and help people out who can’t help themselves. Freedom is the only way.” –Pops
Out of all of Taylor Swift’s songs, which one is your favorite?
“‘Love Story’ because I’d be Taylor Swift’s Romeo or her knight in shining armor.” — Pops
“ You Belong With Me’ because she belongs with me.” – Stover
“‘Ours’ because my choice is her and my heart is hers.” – Baynes
Any last words for the women of UP?
“Stay beautiful and don’t wear sweats and Uggs together.” — Pops
“You stay classy, UP women…or not…” – Stover
“Let’s duet.” –Baynes