Seth Bailey honored as a top senior cadet at UNG

2016 Sep 16

On Sept. 11, the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Boar's Head Brigade held the 2016 Distinguished Military Students (DMS) Review, conducted annually to honor senior ROTC cadets who have excelled academically and as leaders.

Cadet 2nd Lt. Seth Bailey from Midland, Georgia, is the child of Jay and Danna Bailey. Bailey is majoring in international affairs and is platoon leader in Bravo Company. Bailey is a four-year Army ROTC Scholarship recipient. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Delegate Award at Southeastern Model United Nations Conference. He has been an orientation leader at UNG for three years. He has served as the fundraising chair while currently serving as secretary for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Bailey was inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha Science Society this spring. He has participated in study abroad in Shanghai, China, while studying Mandarin. He is a participant in the Campus Outreach fellowship and volunteers at the TLC Animal Shelter.

Bob Mathews, president and CEO of Colliers International and an alumnus, congratulated the 25 recipients as keynote speaker for the event. Along with Mathews, the reviewing party included UNG President Bonita Jacobs; Col. Brent Cummings, professor of military science at UNG; and retired COL Tom Palmer, commandant of cadets at UNG.

"What you do here is important; you are the future of the United States Army and the security of our nation," Mathews said. "You have distinguished yourselves by your selection and I challenge you to use it for good for all of those who will know you and those who will be led by you."

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.

"Parents, thank you for what you've given to this university, and now to our Army. You have raised a son or daughter who is willing to do something more than the average American is willing to do and you should be very proud," Cummings said. "You have raised a child to now be an adult leader and we are grateful."