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Cadet Jake Worrell ‘23 Wears Former Governor Rick Perry ‘72’s Senior Boots at March-In

September 7, 2022 by rnelson

As a member of Company D-1 in the Corps of Cadets, Jake Worrell ‘23 has dreamed of donning the Corps’ coveted senior boots since he was a child. 

“Growing up, I always saw my dad’s senior boots in a display case, so I knew that what they symbolized was the real deal. They’re a symbol of everything and everyone that the Corps represents,” Jake explained. 

While the first march-in of the season is always a momentous time for every member of the Corps, this past Saturday was extra special for Jake. 

“When my dad was in college here, as a cadet in L-1, class of 1994, he worked for the Board of Regents and actually drove Governor Perry to a game, and then back to the airport once it was over. My dad was killed in Iraq in 2006 and Governor Perry attended his funeral. He called my family and I just about every month after that to check in on us. He’s always told me to give him a call when I was a senior in the Corps so I could wear his boots to a game. It’s really cool to see this actually happen,” Jake said of the experience.

An iconic part of every senior cadet’s uniform, Jake spoke to the importance of what wearing his boots means to him. 

“Wearing my senior boots has made everything up to this point worth it. It is a really nice reward. The pressure is on to do a great job at being a leader when I’m wearing them.”

When asked what wearing former Governor Perry’s boots meant to him, Jake was quick to highlight the significance of what these boots in particular symbolize. 

“Governor Perry has done so much for my family and I, in addition to the state of Texas, Texas A&M, and our nation. Being able to have the privilege of wearing these 50 year old boots, representing him and everything he stands for, is so special to me. It is an honor more than anything, being able to literally walk in his shoes. My brother, Luke, is a fish in Company L-1 this year, so I am looking forward to him having this same opportunity in a few years.”

With the promise to his father, Major Matthew Worrell ‘94, United States Army, of being a member of the Corps of Cadets fulfilled, Jake is able to take a look back on what his time as a cadet has meant to him. 

“Being a cadet, I feel like I represent the university in a very significant way. Not a lot of schools have a huge organization that’s as nationally known as the Corps. It is cool to be a part of something that’s been around for so long, carrying on old legacies and traditions, being a Guardian of Tradition and Keeper of the Spirit. Being those two things is very serious to me, and being able to exemplify those things everyday is something that I really wanted to immerse myself in. I wanted to fulfill this promise to my dad,” Jake said.

As a University Studies Leadership major and the Public Relations and Athletics Officer for Company D-1, Jake maintains a very busy schedule and has managed to overcome many challenges throughout his college career. Most notably, Jake transferred to Texas A&M in 2020 after beginning his journey at Tarleton State University. 

“Obviously, I would’ve loved to have come to A&M on my first try, but if I got the chance to go back and do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing. This is the path that I was supposed to take. I made some of my best friends at Tarleton State and even had some of them transfer with me into D-1. I didn’t get the “normal” Corps experience, but I get MY Corps experience, which is something I’m so grateful for. Initially, I was devastated when I didn’t get accepted into A&M. The spirit of Aggieland is real, and I’ve felt its impact throughout my whole life. There’s no way I wasn’t going to do whatever I could to get to the greatest university in the world,” Jake said.

With his senior year off to a strong start, Jake took time to reflect on why he chose to join the Corps. 

“I chose to join not because I wanted to pursue a military contract, but because I wanted to be a part of something greater than myself. It is the best decision that I have ever made, looking at who I am now. It is a challenge, but is so worth it in the ways that you will grow. The bonds I have made here are incomparable to anything I’ve ever experienced in the past. It is so much fun being able to represent Texas A&M in this way.”

The Corps of Cadets is home to many outstanding individuals, and Jake Worrell is a shining example. Through years of hard work, determination, and support from his loved ones, Jake has represented Texas A&M, the Corps, and his family well in all of his endeavors. Jake’s experience at the first march-in is symbolic of the Aggie family, its commitment to supporting one another, and the strength of the Spirit of Aggieland.

We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we. 

In Memory of Major Matthew Worrell ‘94. 

Story by: Robin Nelson ’22

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July 21, 2022 by rnelson

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Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Completes 46th Annual March to the Brazos

April 25, 2022 by amy.thompson

Last Saturday morning, 2,000 members of the Corps stepped off for the 46th annual March to the Brazos. Each year, the Corps of Cadets conducts the March to the Brazos to raise money for designated non-profit organizations. On Saturday, the Corps of Cadets marched the 18-mile round trip in support of 4 local non-profit organizations: Scotty’s House, the Brazos Valley Food Bank, Twin City Mission and Habitat for Humanity.

While cadets marched to raise awareness for these 4 non-profits on Saturday, they spent the last school year volunteering with and assisting these non-profits. From organizing collection drives for canned food and clothing, to raising awareness on the impacts of child abuse, our cadets have provided hands on support.

This year, the Corps of Cadets raised a grand total of $33,572.68 that will be distributed amongst the four non-profits. The Corps’ top fundraising outfit, Company E-1, raised over $5,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

Though this year’s fundraising efforts have come to a close, the Corps of Cadets continues to encourage those that are interested in donating to learn more about these non-profits at https://corps.tamu.edu/mttb/.

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Corps of Cadets to Conduct 46th Annual March to the Brazos

March 14, 2022 by amy.thompson

 

On April 23rd, 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets and members of the Office of the Commandant’s staff will participate in the 18 mile round-trip march from the Quad, on Texas A&M’s campus, to the Texas A&M Beef Center just off of Highway 60/ Raymond Stotzer Parkway. The first major unit will step off from the Quad on the Texas A&M campus at 7 AM (an approximate location can be found here). The remaining major units will depart every 10 minutes afterward until all units have stepped off. The first major unit will arrive at the Beef Center at approximately 10 AM (an approximate location can be found here)

March to the Brazos is one of the Corps’ signature events, and in its 46th year, March to the Brazos is the single largest fundraising event the Corps conducts. Each year, the Corps of Cadets raises money for designated non-profit organizations.

For the 2021-2022 school year, the Corps of Cadets will raise funds to support 4 local non-profit organizations: Scotty's House, Habitat for Humanity, Twin City Mission and the Brazos Valley Food Bank.

Donations can be made in honor of a specific outfit. View the list of Corps outfits here. Follow the instructions below.

Scotty’s House/Air Force Outfits (Wings)

Select the “in honor of” pulldown box, and put the outfit in the “Please provide their name” box

Habitat for Humanity/Army Outfits (Brigades)

Select “I would like to dedicate this donation” and complete the required fields. Select “In Honor of” under Tribute Type and put outfit name in “Tribute name” box

Twin City Mission/Navy/Marine Outfits (Regiments)

Click the “In Honor” box and enter outfit name in “Dedication Name” box

Brazos Valley Food Bank/Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band

Select the outfit you would like to support via the drop down box

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Media Contact: Amy Thompson, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, (580) 235-1053, [email protected]

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Scotty's House
Habitat for Humanity
Twin City Mission
Brazos Valley Food Bank

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Mr. Judson E. “Old Army Lou” Loupot ’32

October 5, 2021 by amy.thompson

Mr. Judson E. “Old Army Lou” Loupot ’32 majored in Agricultural Administration while at Texas A&M. He was a member of Company G Infantry. Due to his father’s death in 1929, he sold used textbooks and clothing out of his dorm room to pay for school. Due to university regulations, he was encouraged to move his “office” off campus. He and his buddies built a structure on northgate called Loupot’s Trading Post, which eventually became Loupot’s Bookstore. “Old Army Lou” never forgot the lean years while in school, so he never turned away a student in need. He provided textbooks, meals, and even bailed them out of trouble. Loupot was known for his generosity and would tell students to pay him back when they got the money. Loupot’s bookstore was in business for over 75 years, and he employed hundreds of students carrying on the “Old Army Lou” spirit to the end.

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