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Finding My People – the USCGA Cheer Team

Daisy Hansen

Before I came to the Academy, I was a dancer—not a cheerleader. Flipping and stunting in front of a crowd? I couldn’t even imagine it. All I knew was that I loved to perform. But joining USCGA Cheer turned out to be the best decision I made after arriving here.  I first heard about the […]

Winter Break Blues

Kailee Heron

After a fun and eventful winter break it was without a doubt hard to come back. Going from the comfort of my home and being a civilian on Long Island, NY back to New London CT was a hard transition. I was enjoying time with my family and friends, living on my own schedule, and […]

Back from Break

4/c Lilly Webster

What is it like coming back to the Academy after winter break? Hard. I am going to be honest; it was difficult coming back after living like a civilian, hanging out with my friends, and spending the holidays with my family; then going straight to challenging classes, command breathing down your neck, and military demands. […]

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