"Inside Politics" - NGCA & NGCCA

Inside Politics concerning the two groups, North Georgia Corps Association (NGCA) and the North Georgia Corps of Cadets Asssociation (NGCCA ) >>

One of two surveys involving the "original" NGCCA membership during the organizing process, 7 May 2013 >>

1) Do you prefer being a SIG (Shared Interest Group)?

yes: 27.5%
no: 55.1%
need more information: 17.2% 

2)  Do you prefer independent status for the Association to date?

yes:  67.8%
no:  17.8%
need more information: 14.2%

The original North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association was chartered in the State of South Carolina on the 22nd of January, 2013.

The SIGers also re-chartered and changed the By-Laws.

Note: Both the NGCA and NGCCA were founded by Bill Stathakis; therefore, the NGCA has the original mission and intent the "original" NGGCA. -- Both surveys resulted in favoring independent status.

2026 FROG Week

The Fall 2026 FROG Week is August the 2nd thru August the 8th.

FROG Week Graduation: 08:00 on the Drill Field: August the 8th.

Closing the NGCA Facebook page. The gallery was composed over 2K images, approximately 2130 followers. After 13 years, the FB page editor will direct his attention to other things and interests. -- Many of the Facebook page images are on this site.

North Georgia Saint-Dog T-shirt

Sizes:  XL, L, M & S

Currently out of 2XL shirts

1, 3XL available

Price: Selling T-shirts to cover cost.

$12 per shirt plus $3 for shipping --You may pay by check.

Mailing Address: NGCA, PO Box 1284, Anderson, SC 29622

North Georgia College banner from the 40's, property of Bill Stathakis, on loan to the NGCA.

 

The North Georgia Corps Association is a supporter of the University of North Georgia Foundation - Corps Fund.

In the above image is a photo of Alfa Company freshmen, FROG Week 1978.
 

2016 NGCA Lunch with Cadets in Dalhonega, Ben, Roy (LTC, Ret.), Bill Stat & Josh, original members of the North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association (NGCCA) and the North Georgia Corps Association. 

NGCA Members

NGCA members to date:

Ben Lane,  Class of 83,  A Company, Dahlonega, GA, IM

Bill Stathakis, Class of 82, A Company, Anderson, SC  (*), IM
Michael K. Glowaski, 'Class of 90,  Echo & Charlie Companies, LTC (active), Lawton, OK, IM
Roy L. Fishel, '82, HQ Company, LTC (R), Newnan, GA
Joshua Fishel, 08, HHC/Blue Ridge Rifles, Atlanta, GA  (*), IM
Michael W. Childers, '83, A & E Companies, COL (R), Monument, CO, IM
John L. Smith, '82, HQ Co. & Staff, COL (R), Fayetteville, GA
Tom Harris, '70, LTC (R) Charleston, SC
Eddie Wayne, '82, Dahlonega, GA
Gary Engen, '65, LTC (R), Foxtrot Company, Augusta, GA, IM
Aaron  SW. Brown, '13, Bravo Co., Falls Church, VA

(*) Former Board members of the NGCCA

IM = Inaugural member of the original NGCCA

"It is the soldier..."

"It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.”

— Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, Sergeant, USMC


PHOTO CREDIT: Justin Sullivan/GETTY IMAGES

A letter from a general's spouse

"Bill --I just read your email and so appreciate you mentioning non-commissioning cadets in the Corps. Our son was a member of the NGC Corps of Cadets for 4 years but was not able to commission due to a preexisting medical condition. Of the many many parades and guest speakers I sat through no one ever mentioned those non-commissioning cadets. My son chose NGC knowing he could not commission. He chose it for the strong academics, structure, and camaraderie. It was the best decision he ever made and his time at North Georgia has served him well.

Didn't mean to ramble but just wanted to say thank you.
Sincerely,"

A Facebook post from a female alum and former Alumni Council member

From 2014

A Facebook post from a female alum >>

"Today I received my UNG magazine and frankly it made me sad. Yes there were a few pictures and an article about the ROTC, however in the picture depicting students representing "the future", there were no ROTC students represented. None. It's like the emphasis is on a brand new school, new mascot, new majors, new campuses. I would have no problem with that if there was a recognition of our tradition. A Tradition that made North Georgia the college that has created leaders in our country. I don't understand why the powers that be can't honor the TRADITION of North Georgia as the school grows and changes. My children's high school successfully emphasizes and honors the tradition of what they were founded on as they have moved ahead with each generation. Larger universities than North Georgia are known for honoring their past and embracing the future. Why can't UNG do that? I have said for years that my fear was that the ROTC - the foundation of North Georgia - was at risk for being diluted. Today, based on that magazine, my concerns appear to be reality. The new UNG is just another liberal arts college in Georgia. Is is just me? Am I the only one who doesn't recognize this current institution?"

NGCA Cap

NGCA caps for members: $15 plus $3.00 for shipping & handling

Hell's Angels, NGC Alums

NGCA shield (logo)

We all know what the boar's head and the rifles represents, the cannon is for the artillery alums and we also have cannons on our campus, and the cross pattee represents St. George, patron saint of soldiers, the cavalry (tankers), those who fight for righteousness and many other causes.