Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions
The University of North Georgia (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½) Corps of Cadets raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the pushup competition Sept. 17, shattering its goal of $25,000.
The cadets brought in $32,243 from 376 donors.
"The Courageous Challenge is another way cadets are showing service to others and campus leadership," retired Col. Joseph Matthews, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ commandant of cadets, said. "I am very proud of their amazing hard work and caring for others."
Alpha Company raised the most money with $8,268 and Charlie Company did the most pushups. Cadets raised money by asking for donations to support their participation in the event.
Armed Forces Mission, led by ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumnus Lt. Col. Ken Koon, conducts suicide interventions and teaches first responders and military members to do the same. The Courageous Challenge also offered training to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ cadets to know how to help if a friend or loved one is considering suicide.
Event gives leaders taste of Corps life
High school students have a chance to get a big-picture view of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Corps of Cadets and learn from current cadets at National Leadership Challenge from March 27-29.
Female student leaders recognized, honored
Ten female students and four alumnae were honored at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s 10th annual Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon March 1. Dawn Hughes Simonton '88 served as the event speaker.
New course develops cadet leadership skills
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Cadet Leadership Academy held the inaugural six-week Cadet Advanced Leadership Course in the fall for 156 sophomore cadets.
Program preps students to become cadets
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program has 10 students in its second year. The program allows students to see if the Corps of Cadets is right for them.