About Gardner: Prior service cadet who served with the Missouri Army National Guard 1-138th Infantry Regiment from March 2011-June 2012 ... joined the Black Knights as a walk-on.
2012: Did not see action in a varsity contest.
High School: Lettered twice at Rockbridge High School ... captained the team as a senior ... played linebacker during scholastic career ... also played on Rockbridge golf team.
Personal: Given name is Curtis Pershing Gardner ... parents' names are Carl and Beth Gardner ... father, served for four years in cavalry branch of U.S. Army ... cousin currently serving at Fort Riley, Kan. ... major is undeclared.
