Name: Kurt Franke
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why did you choose that major?: I have always been intrigued by how things work and airplanes. I wanted to become an aeronautical engineer, but chose to major in Mechanical to provide a greater background major.
Lifestyle: Corps of Cadets
What made you apply to NU? I heard about it from my father who knows Bruce Bowman. I applied for both the engineering department, as well as the Cadet lifestyle.
What other Universities did you consider? University of Illinois & Christopher Newport University
What made NU stand out? The lifestyle, the size and the location.
What clubs/sports/activities do you hope to participate in at NU? MCW and Band
What do you see yourself doing after graduation? Working for a major company involved in building military aircraft
Favorites:
Movie: Band of Brothers
Band: None
TV Show: 24
Book: Red Storm Rising
Finally...Tell us something about you that surprises people: I am very quiet and reserved…..until you get to know me!
Name: Kassandra Vieira
Hometown: Well we currently live at Fort Meade, MD. My father is Army so we move a lot.
Major: Civil Engineering
Why did you choose that major?: I have always loved structures. My love of structures increased while I was in Europe. When I visited Rome I was greatly impressed as I considered that the Coliseum is thousands of years old but still standing and in virtually the same condition that it was when it was built. I want to learn how to build beautiful structures that will last long after I’m gone.
Lifestyle: Corps of Cadets
What made you apply to NU? I liked the structure that the Corps of Cadets offered. I also liked the engineering department.
What other Universities did you consider? University of Texas- Austin, Embry Riddle, Drexel, and Texas A&M.
What made NU stand out? The Corps of Cadets, the civil engineering department, and the rural location all made Norwich stand out.
What clubs/sports/activities do you hope to participate in at NU? I am interested in Mountain Cold Weather, the Maroon and Gold Key, and the NU Tactical Society. I might not join them all though.
What do you see yourself doing after graduation? I see myself, after graduation, as a Civil Engineer in either the Army or the Navy.
Favorites:
Movie: Most John Wayne’s. My favorites are “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,” “Rio Grande,” and “Horse Soldiers.” Ok maybe my Army heritage is showing. My early memories are of cavalry exhibitions at Fort Riley.
Band: Army Field Band. Oops, there goes that Army heritage thing again.
TV Show: “Ancient Discoveries” and “Engineering an Empire”
Book: G. A. Henty Collection. They are historical fictions written in the 19th century.
Finally...Tell us something about you that surprises people: My sister is also going to attend Norwich. No, we are not twins. I am sixteen going on seventeen, and am just entering college at the same time as my sister who is 18 months older.
Name: Matthew Huard
Hometown: Duluth, MN
Major: Nursing
Why did you choose that major?: I chose this major so that I would be able to help my fellow service members.
Lifestyle: Civilian Resident/Commuter
What made you apply to NU? I applied to Norwich because it seemed like an outstanding school based on a military system. Additional factors would be location and the overall size of the school.
What other Universities did you consider? University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
What made NU stand out? Like I mentioned before the size, location and Norwich’s dedication to excellence.
What clubs/sports/activities do you hope to participate in at NU? I was looking through the different clubs and activities and the Mountain Cold Weather Rescue team sounded very interesting.
What do you see yourself doing after graduation? The United States Air Force has provided me with a scholarship for the next three years so as soon as I graduate I owe them at least four years of active duty service.
Favorites:
Movie: Gran Torino
Band: AFI
TV Show: Dexter
Book: The Day After Tomorrow (Allan Folsom)
Name: Leilani Manaole
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose that major?: I have always had an interest/love for computers.
Lifestyle: Corps of Cadets
What made you apply to NU? It was away from home and it forces me to be on my own.
What other Universities did you consider? UCLA, UCRD, SDSU
What made NU stand out? It was the only one that offered "family".
What clubs/sports/activities do you hope to participate in at NU? Just for my first year the Corps of Cadets will be enough
What do you see yourself doing after graduation? Commissioning in the Navy
Favorites:
Movie: Aladdin
Band: Trivium
TV Show: I don't really watch T.V.
Book: Blood and Chocolate
Finally...Tell us something about you that surprises people: I'm optimistic, considering the past that I've come from, i'm still looking up!
