2022

Hector Marines-Chio ’22

September 22, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico

Major: Forestry

Outfit: Company K-1

Hector Marines-Chio '22 is a proud first generation college student. After completing his freshman year as a non-reg (regular student) on campus, Hector made the decision to transfer into the Corps of Cadets. Hector currently serves as the Public Relations and Finance Officer for Company K-1.

Throughout his time at Texas A&M, Hector has been involved both on and off the Quad. As a sophomore, Hector participated in Sophomores Leading, Inspiring, Developing and Educating (SLIDE) and also acted as an advocate for mental health and sexual assault in the Bryan-College Station community. During his junior year, Hector served as a teaching assistant for First Year Experience (FYEX) 101, a course that assists first generation college students in assimilating to college life. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Hector has worked as an EMT for Maverick Ambulance. During the Summer of 2021, Hector traveled to Colorado to work as a ranch hand for Middle Creek Ranch, where he regularly performed fire mitigation procedures across 10,000 acres of ranch land.

Following his graduation from Texas A&M in the Spring of 2022, Hector plans to work for the U.S. Forest Service with the United Nations Environment Program where he hopes to influence environmental protection policy and legislation across the world.

Grace Pick ’22

September 22, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Owatonna, Minnesota

Major: Kinesiology

Outfit: Squadron 8

Grace Pick ‘22 currently serves as the First Regiment Major Unit Commander. Prior to being named the Major Unit Commander, Grace was a member of Squadron 8.

Grace is also a member of the Ross Volunteer Company. Off the Quad, she is a member of the women’s organization Aggie Belles, who work closely with the Aggie Miracle Network in volunteering at Aggiethon, an event that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network.

Following graduation from Texas A&M, Grace plans to attend medical school through the Cadet to Medicine Program; a program that allows cadets interested in medical school to partake in various experiences and mentorship opportunities in the medical field. Upon her completion of medical school, Grace plans to become a flight surgeon.

“I am extremely grateful for my time here at A&M and would not be the person I am today without the Corps of Cadets,” Grace said. “I have learned the importance of first learning to follow before being able to lead in any capacity. I also believe the best way to grow is to step out of our comfort zone, and the Corps has definitely helped me enjoy being uncomfortable. I am excited for senior year and cherishing each day with the little time we have left."

Andrew Bainbridge ‘22

September 22, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Dripping Springs, Texas

Major: Electrical Engineering

Outfit: Squadron 1

Andrew Bainbridge ‘22, is currently the Deputy Corps Commander for the Corps of Cadets.

Andrew is involved on and off the Quad. He is a member of the Corps of Cadets Tennis Team, O.R. Simpson Honor Society, and Ross Volunteer Company. Andrew is also involved with his church at Grace Southwood and active in a bible study. Andrew’s hobbies include hiking, running, biking, playing tennis, watching movies, and being with friends and family.

After graduation Andrew plans to commission into the United States Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and aspires to become a pilot in the Air Force.

“I am so thankful for the experiences and lessons I have learned in the Corps these past few years,” said Andrew. “All of the long, hard, and rigorous days I would not trade for anything because they have helped shape and mold me into the person I am today. The Corps has taught me the importance of relying on people and that it's okay to ask for help. You can't get through the challenges of life alone. The Corps taught me that life will throw things at you, but that the only way to keep moving forward with the climb of life is to pick yourself up when you fall down. It doesn't matter how fast you climb as long as you don't stop."