LEWISBURG — Nicholas Lazzarevich, of Trevorton, is having an eventful weekend.

Not only will he graduate today from Bucknell University with a bachelor of sciences degree in civil and environmental engineering, he was honored Saturday with a commissioning ceremony as a second lieutenant.

He joined the Bison Battalion in 2005.

The Line Mountain graduate and five other Bucknell University seniors were acknowledged at the ceremony where each participated in the oath of office, the pinning ceremony and a first salute.

“I’m very proud,” said Lazzarevich’s mother, Elizabeth Lazzarevich.

Her husband, Peter Lazzarevich, echoed her response.

Through his four years at Bucknell University, the newly commissioned officer said there was one main factor that made him different from the rest of the students.

“I got up real early every morning,” he said, laughing. “I just felt I fit in more with the other cadets.”

Although he has never been called to serve overseas, both Nicholas and his family realizes the possibility is there.

“It’s the life he’s chosen,” his mother said. “My other son (Tim) has been sent overseas already. It’s his life.”

Nicholas agreed.

“When I joined, I knew I would be shipped eventually,” he said. “There’s always the realization that eventually I’d have to go. I’m not looking forward to it or am excited for it, but it’s what I signed up for.”

Nicholas’ fiance, Jessica Ernest, said she is extremely proud of Nicholas’ accomplishments but notes it hasn’t been easy.

“It’s been tough,” she said, “because every summer he’s away at training.”

Nicholas Lazzarevich said the next step is being stationed at Fort Irwin, Calif., as an engineering officer, which he hopes to begin by March of next year.