Noah Magsig

Cadet Noah Magsig and Cadet Justin Laptos are each, and together, inspiring and humbling examples of Courageous Leadership and our university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

On the evening of last October 16, Noah was driving Justin home when they saw a fireball on the road ahead of them. Once they got closer, they realized it was a catastrophic car accident. Noah quickly pulled over, and both students got out and ran toward the car.

After they assessed the scene, they returned to Noah’s car to grab a headrest, knowing they had to break the car windows to help the victims.

As the fire was raging, Justin went to the driver’s side window and helped the driver get out of the car and move him away from the accident. Noah ran to the passenger side and attempted to break the window and get the passenger out of the car. His actions enabled later first responders to access the passenger.

Both cadets risked their lives for the sake of others, and their heroic actions saved a life.

While others passed by or looked on, these cadets moved toward those in need despite imminent threat to their personal safety. Upon arriving at the scene, they split up to help everyone they could, further defying the danger to themselves.

These two honorees both embodied Ut Prosim and Courageous Leadership by their decisions and actions, and in keeping with the traditions of the Aspire Awards, we have asked each of these cadets to speak to one Aspiration.

Noah Magsig is a sophomore majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering and minoring in music production, technology, and composition in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design. After graduation, he aims to commission into the Marine Corps as a pilot.

Noah found his place through organizations of likeminded individuals like the Corps of Cadets and the Comedy Conglomerate. Those organizations have helped shape him into the person he is today.

He loves making people laugh, and he channels his courage by performing at ComCon comedy shows. He regularly uplifts others with his humor and instinct for connection.

He said, “My passion is connecting with others and making them laugh.”

He is empathetic and community-minded, and he said he is most proud of his younger brother and older sister and “the things that they have done and will do.”

To Noah, courageous leadership is service in action.

He said, “Courageous leadership is the act of taking initiative and being willing to put yourself at risk for the sake of others.”

For acting, despite danger, to protect others, Student Affairs is proud to present the Aspire! Award for PREPARE FOR A LIFE OF COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP to Noah Magsig.