Cadet To Medicine

Hometown: Keller, Texas

Major: Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Spanish

Outfit: B-Company

Jacob Abell ‘22 is the 2021-2022 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band Commander. Prior to becoming the Band Commander, Jacob followed in his father’s footsteps as a member of B-Company. Jacob is a member of the Ross Volunteer Company, the O.R. Simpson Honor Society, the Premed Society, and the Corps Marathon Team. His freshman year, Jacob was a proud member of the Fish Drill Team (FDT). During his time on FDT, Jacob played a role in the team’s success as they were named the National Champions at the Tulane drill competition in 2019.

Jacob has been accepted into Texas A&M’s Medical School through the Cadet to Medicine Program. Upon his graduation from Texas A&M, Jacob plans to attend Texas A&M’s Medical School and complete his military residency. After completing medical school, Jacob plans to serve as an orthopedic surgeon in the United States Army.

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."