North Georgia College & State University’s Corps of Cadets is one of the most recognizable institutions on the Dahlonega campus.Cadets, dressed in full military attire, can be seen making their way from Patriot Hall to their classes, the drill field or to chow — a constant reminder of the integral part they play in the school’s heritage.As that tradition continues to grow and the program begins to gain more attention, the importance to keep pushing forward grows exponentially.That movement is aided with private donations to the corps, including $2.1 million this week courtesy of retired Army Col. Jack Peevy. Peevy, a North Georgia graduate and a 30-year military veteran, committed the money to start a scholarship fund and for general support of the program, the school announced this week. “This kind of gift is important to us because we are one of six senior military colleges, and if you equate it to running an all-volunteer army, which is pretty expensive, we’re running an all-volunteer corps, too,” said Jeff Boggan, the university’s development director.