CSU senior Cadet Darcy Keown is RCFC Cadet of the Month for September 2025!
Darcy hails from Boulder and is majoring in International Studies. She holds a key leadership position as the Cadet Wing Chief of Staff this fall - the principal coordination and synchronization agent for the Cadet Wing Commander, responsible for harmonizing the efforts of a five-person leadership team to ensure cohesive planning and execution of all wing operations and alignment with the wing’s objectives, supporting the development of over 150 cadets. Darcy facilitates wing staff meetings, manages internal deadlines, tracks progress on key initiatives, resolves competing or conflicting priorities and guidance, and ensures timely communication between cadet leadership and active duty cadre. She does this in addition to carrying a full student course load, serves as Sheriff Cadet Captain as a Park Ranger for Larimer County and a Peer Representative with Fort Collins Restorative Justice! Darcy is in the top 10% of her 2026 commissioning class with an impressive 3.7 Cumulative GPA, 4.0 Term GPA in spring 2025, 96% on her Physical Fitness Assessment, and is clearly among the best in the detachment! To round out her activities, she enjoys reading, cooking, yoga and hiking. When she pins on the rank of Second Lieutenant she hopes to enter as a Nuclear Operations officer or in the highly selective ranks of the Office of Special Investigations career field.
Finally, Darcy shared, “The Rotary club's purpose and strategic plan resonate with me. Being "People of Action" in a time when we need connection and collaboration efforts the most takes truly dedicated and motivated individuals. Whether it's Rotary Club or Rotary International, the ripple effect of the organization is clear. Service, integrity, leadership—these are qualities that need to be refined and cultivated in our communities now more than ever. No matter the role, whether it's planning an event or executing a service project, I have the utmost respect for each and every person who is eager to learn and proud to serve. I am grateful and especially humbled to have been selected as a representation of the qualities this incredible organization was founded on and continues to exemplify.”
RCFC wishes Darcy all the best as she finishes strong in her senior year!