The University of North Georgia's Boar's Head Brigade recently held the 2017 Distinguished Military Students Review, conducted annually to honor senior ROTC cadets who have excelled academically and as leaders.
To be selected, a cadet must be in the upper half of the academic class, the upper third of the ROTC class, and the upper third of UNG's Order of Merit List, established by the professor of military science. Additionally, cadets are selected on the basis of interest and aptitude for military service and outstanding qualities of leadership and initiative as demonstrated by participation and achievement in campus, civic and military activities.
This year's DMS honorees are: Addyson E. Albershardt; Nathan H. Ballew; Steven C. Barfield; Cristopher B. Dilidili; Lydia R. Eng; Jonathan D. Geller; Andrew Gomez; Timothy E. Hoell; Justin Q. James; Joshua T. Lasley; Michael R. Lockwood; William A. McCray; Caroline B. Miller; Todd J. Miller; Sarah Anne M. Payne; Hayden T. Pilgrim; Allen J. Reuter; Taylor J. Sinclair; Devin L. Smith; Justin N. Trammell; Aaron M. Wallace; Jack M. Ward; and Bryton T. Wenzel.
The cadets and their families were recognized during the annual DMS Banquet on Oct. 7.
