PUERTO RICO · A STORY IN PROGRESS
Lucas René Moreira Ruíz
A student with a curious mind, a commitment to his team, and a whole world still to explore.
Student · Cadet Leader · Swimmer
STEM Explorer · Community Volunteer
01 / MEET LUCAS
For Lucas, learning happens in the classroom—and in the pool, at a cadet activity, behind a piano, or alongside a team solving a new challenge.
A high-school student in Puerto Rico, Lucas entered ninth grade in 2026. His interests connect leadership, cybersecurity, aerospace, swimming, music, and service. Each experience is a chance to build skills, contribute, and discover what comes next.
Lucas enjoys exploring different areas, making friends, and discovering more about technology and aviation. His future is still open. Engineering, technology, competitive universities, ROTC, and service academies are possibilities to explore as his interests develop.
02 / LEADERSHIP
Responsibility means setting an example, maintaining standards, and making the team stronger.
C/CMSgt · Promoted May 16, 2026
Lucas’s cadet development centers on mentoring junior cadets, drill and ceremonies, physical readiness, and teamwork.
LEADING IN THE FIELD
Completed Southeast Region Winter Encampment as Flight Sergeant on January 3, 2026, following logistics staff service at Florida Wing Encampment, completed June 28, 2025.
Completed Alabama Advanced Training Squadron at Alabama Wing encampment on June 7, 2025, and NCO Drill School hosted by Group 4, Puerto Rico Wing, on April 13, 2025. Lucas continues to pursue greater cadet leadership responsibilities.
CHARACTER IN PRACTICE
One of the first two youth members of Capítulo Hijos de América, the first DeMolay chapter established in Puerto Rico. Lucas was appointed Senior Deacon in August 2026, developing leadership through ceremonies, service, and fellowship.
03 / STEM & AEROSPACE
From securing a computer to planning a space mission, the best questions lead to hands-on learning.
CyberPatriot Team Hawks and Green Darner Cyber Academy bring together system security, Windows, Linux, networking, and team problem solving.
Puerto Rico state champion team ↗StellarXplorers, the High-Altitude Balloon Challenge, and CAP Model Rocketry build experience in mission planning, experimentation, and systems thinking.
Explore the competition portfolio ↗Lucas recorded measurements of planes and clouds through Aviation Skywatch Mission with NASA and CAP in 2025 and 2026, worked on NASA HUNCH culinary activities in 2025 without submitting the project, and completed the U.S. Naval Academy STEM program in Maryland in 2026.
Explore his learning areas ↗04 / BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Different pursuits. Shared habits: practice, patience, teamwork, and the willingness to try.
Lucas has trained with San Juan Cariba since 2024. He participated in Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee, Tennessee, June 7–12, 2026. Swimming builds endurance, accountability, and long-term improvement.
Lucas completed National Emergency Services Academy Ground Search and Rescue training in Indiana on June 27, 2026, developing experience in field operations, emergency services, and teamwork.
Lucas began playing piano in 2023. Music brings focus, expression, and another way to grow through consistent practice.
School Cooking Club and NASA HUNCH culinary activities in 2025 combined creativity, practical skills, and an interest in food. The HUNCH project was not submitted.
05 / SERVICE
Leadership becomes meaningful through the ways we support people around us.
COMMUNITY IN PUERTO RICO
Lucas has volunteered at Shriners children’s clinics since 2022, participating in each of the four clinics held annually. He has helped welcome families, provide information, guide patients and families, assist with translation, distribute refreshments, and support clinic operations.
Community outreach through DeMolay and other organizations continues to shape his commitment to service.
Lucas is registered for The Congressional Award and is logging activities in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition or exploration. He has not yet earned an award level and may work toward Gold over time.
Lucas plans to begin with Bronze. His existing interests can support a sustained commitment to service, skills, physical recreation, and adventure as he develops.
06 / ACHIEVEMENTS
A record of team achievements, learning experiences, and growing responsibility. Dates are shown where confirmed.
07 / THE JOURNEY
Every experience adds something.
There is more ahead.
Began volunteering at Shriners children’s clinics in Puerto Rico, participating in four clinics each year.
Began playing piano.
Began training with his competitive swimming team.
Completed NCO Drill School on April 13, Alabama Advanced Training Squadron on June 7, Florida Wing Encampment logistics staff service on June 28, and Green Darner Cyber Academy on August 13.
Became a founding DeMolay youth member on September 27 and a CAC alternate on October 9. Completed CAP Model Rocketry in November.
Served as team captain in the High-Altitude Balloon Challenge, with his team placing third overall nationally.
Team Hawks earned the CyberPatriot Puerto Rico middle-school state championship and reached the semifinals. Lucas also participated in a StellarXplorers team that placed in the national Top 40.
Completed Southeast Region Winter Encampment as Flight Sergeant.
Promoted to C/CMSgt.
Attended Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee June 7–12 and completed NESA Ground Search and Rescue on June 27.
Entered ninth grade and completed the U.S. Naval Academy STEM program. Continued Aviation Skywatch Mission activities after participating in 2025.
Appointed DeMolay Senior Deacon in August and began serving as squadron First Sergeant on August 22.
Became the primary squadron representative to the Cadet Advisory Council.
Exploring technology and aviation, making friends, and growing through service. His future direction remains open.
08 / PORTFOLIO
A growing collection of projects and experiences. Photographs, certificates, and videos will be added as they become available.
Encampment leadership, drill training, and cadet development.
Cybersecurity competitions, balloon experiments, and aerospace learning.
Children’s clinics, DeMolay outreach, and the habit of helping.