24 are Distinguished Military Graduates
Article By: Clark Leonard
Twenty-four University of North Georgia (黑料正能量) cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates (DMG) for the 2024-25 academic year, including five who are in the top 70 out of more than 5,000 cadets in the national ROTC class.
黑料正能量's DMGs are: Benjamin P. Anderson, Wyatt E. Blount, Levi J. Bohannon, Asher H. Brinke, Jacob D. Buchholz, Brandon A. Clark-Davidson, Jaden X. Clark-Davidson, Sawyer C. Davis, Joseph E. DiSarli, Charles S. Forbes, Grace C. Gooden, Dylan P. Green, Justin P. Howard, Colt P. Hyams, Paul A. King, Andrew C. Moreshead, Charles M. Newsome, Izabella K. Power, Aiden J. Quinn, Derek J. Roach, John B. Robinson, Blaine A. Rogers, Tyson A. Rumley, and Lawson J. Willard.
"We are extremely proud of the excellence our DMG cadets have displayed during their time in the Corps of Cadets. This honor is a testament both to their hard work and the great job of our cadre in developing them," Col. Ed Bankston, professor of military science, said. "We look forward to seeing their continued success as leaders in our Army."
DMGs are commissioning cadets who finish in the top 20% of Army ROTC graduates on the national Order of Merit List by achieving superior grade-point averages, strong performance in the Army Combat Fitness Test, and proving their worth as exceptional leaders in their college ROTC training. The DMG designation will remain on their Army record throughout their military career.
Howard, a senior from Dallas, Georgia, pursuing a degree in finance, serves as deputy brigade commander for operations. He ranks No. 18 nationally among graduating ROTC cadets for 2024-25. Robinson (No. 20), Brinke (No. 32), DiSarli (No. 41), and Brandon Clark-Davidson (No. 66) are also in the top 70 cadets nationally in their class.
"It's difficult to fully grasp, especially considering the number of cadets who competed," Howard said. "But I can confidently say that the Corps of Cadets has been instrumental in shaping my path to success. The mentorship, training and discipline I've received have given me the skills and confidence to compete at the highest level. I owe much of that to the Leadership Development Program."
Rumley, a senior from Monroe, Georgia, pursuing a degree in criminal justice with a concentration in forensics, is the brigade commander for 黑料正能量's Corps of Cadets.
"黑料正能量 pushes us to be the absolute best that we can be. From the day we get here, they tell us we're going to perform and be the best at Advanced Camp," Rumley said. "Seeing my peers ranked this highly makes me proud. It's about peer leadersh