Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program (CLPP)

My name is Gabriel Fields and I am currently going to UNG for the CLPP program. A brief explanation of who I am is that I am from Tennessee and my father is of a military background. Most of my life I have been around the army and such so I'm very familiar with the program and I'm even more excited for the corps of cadets. The impact that CLPP has had on me is that it has kind of forced me to get out of my shell. I've never been good at being social but being around these people made me feel like I was on a team, or to put it in even more fond terms, a family. Being a part of CLPP is a blessing but having the resources necessary to us during college is so amazing.

My name is Gem Rice, and I am a freshman in the CLPP program. I graduated from Hargrave military academy. Durning my time at Hargrave I developed a love for the military and wanted to become the best soldier I could be. From that point on I have strived to be physically fit and mentally strong. There is a saying "always be prepared" I feel like people in our generation are afraid of hard work and therefore leave knowledge and experience on table.

The Cadet leadership preparatory program allows young leaders to grow and expand in a controlled military environment. We before rooted in army values in the classroom setting. And are conditioned above the standard of physical readiness and training.

My name is Arabella Kook and I am from Orlando, FL. Before coming to UNG, I participated in Civil Air Patrol and my high schools NJROTC program. The Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program has given me the opportunity to better myself and connected me with like-minded people who are trying to achieve similar things in life.

Hi my name is Seanelle, I am 20 years old. I am from the Caribbean, but I live in Georgia. I am a member of the Georgia national guard. I am a great person. This program for me is a great way to get to see what ROTC is and how the core is. This program, for me is great because I made closer connections to people, learn to be a leader, held to a higher standard and overall be a great person. For me this program will help me be a great leader and person and all around.

My name is Thomas VanHoosen. I am a sophomore currently pursuing a bachelor's in Cybersecurity. Outside of school, I am in the army reserves, and I enjoy working out and listening to music in my free time. For me, this program represents a path to excellence as I work towards commissioning in Dahlonega.

My name is Noah Dixon. I was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and lived here all my life. I graduated from Collins Hill high school, and I am currently attending University of North Georgia and Gainesville eventually I do intend to transfer to Dahlonega so I can do the ROTC program up there. Took two years of ROTC in high school and wanted to continue the program. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I wake up at six to go to the Gainesville campus at UNG. I plan on getting my credit so that I can transfer to Monica in terms of going into the military. I’m still deciding on that. I’m more focused on doing the art pathways program, which is basically learning graphic design, animation, how to color correctly and doing motion pictures basically the fundamentals on making a cartoon show.

My name is Annika Curtis, I am 18 and a member of the UNG Gainesville Class of 2028. My current plan of study is for Cybersecurity. What this program means to me is growing and learning from myself and other cadets I want to be happy that will be physical and mentally happy in myself and for others too grow together as a team.

I am Elijah Smith; I’m from Alabama, and I want to be an officer. I’m in the National Guard, and I would like to make a career out of the army. Since WW1, there's been someone in my family in the army, and I would like to continue that chain. Both of my parents were in, my brothers and sisters too; it seems to be the family business, and I just want to be a part of it. 

I would like to branch Infantry, and I’m going to fight like hell to make it happen. I enjoy the experience so far; the classes are necessary and informative. I enjoy the PT and being pushed out of my comfort zone. I appreciate the opportunity that you guys have given me. 

My name is Anykah Austin. I'm 19 years old and currently reside in Stone Mountain Georgia, by way of New Orleans Louisiana where I lived until the age 17.

I graduated from Redan High School, and I am currently a freshman at University of North Georgia. Joining the CLPP Program means a lot to me especially because I have a deep family history in the armed forces all branches.

This program prepares me for my next chapter in life, giving me other options to choose from also providing an education and a career. This program gives me an opportunity to see what life would be like as a member of the Military.

The CLPP program brings us together as a whole and teaches us how to work together as a unit, we work so closely it has made us family. Joining this program is one of the best decisions I have made thus far in planning my future.

Just a little bit about me I love to help others when needed. I also like doing marching band. I also like the CLPP because it teaches me everything that I need to know for when I transfer over to the cadet core program. I’m in the program so that I can learn more and teach me how to become a better leader and follower. 

My name is Nathanel Mccary, I was born and raised in Rome, GA, and I am 20 years old. My mother is an immigrant from Cote d'Ivoire and served in the Iraq war as an engineman in the U.S Navy. My father served in the Vietnam war as an infantryman in the U.S Army.  I was never pushed as a child by my parents to join the military, but I always wanted to, and I am sure it has something to do with the long line of veterans in my family. CLPP gave me a chance to go to college and the opportunity to eventually commission in the army. Without the prep program I would not have an opportunity to do something like this, so I am thankful for the CLPP.

My name is Wyatt Gary. I am from Powder Springs, Georgia and I like to read, play the cello and bass guitar, and listen to music. This program is for us to learn comradery and how to rely on each other to lift the whole unit up to achieve a common goal.