Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team (C.A.D.E.T.)

Deandre Macri ’25

May 7, 2024 by rnelson

Hometown: Killeen, Texas

Major: Meteorology

Outfit: Corps Staff/Squadron 6

Originally from Squadron 6, Deandre Macri ’25 currently serves as the 2024-2025 Corps Commander. Prior to being named the Corps Commander, Deandre served as the Corps Sergeant Major.

In addition to his leadership position on the Quad, Deandre is currently a member of the Corps Marathon team. Deandre was also previously a member of the Class of 2025 National Champion Fish Drill Team, the Corps Color Guard and the Cadet Awareness Diversity Expansion Team (C.A.D.E.T.).

Off the Quad, Deandre is a member of the Texas A&M Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS).

“The Corps of Cadets has developed me as a leader by providing an environment that empowers me to lead confidently while simultaneously providing a safe place to fail at 100% and learn from my mistakes. This experience has made me resilient and prepared for challenges I will face in life beyond graduation,” Deandre said of his time in the Corps.

After graduation, Deandre plans to commission into the United States Air Force, where he hopes to serve as a Weather Officer. Deandre also plans to obtain his PhD in climatology and research satellite warfare with the United States Space Force.

Hayden Johnson ’22

November 22, 2021 by rnelson

Hometown: Gilmer, Texas

Major: Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedicine

Outfit: Corps Staff

Hayden Johnson ‘22 is currently a member of Corps Staff, where he serves as the Corps Inspector General, as well as the Navy ROTC Midshipman Battalion Finance Officer. Additionally, Hayden is a member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society and the Corps’ Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team.

Off the Quad, Hayden is a member of the Christian Engineering Leaders and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he serves as a Sunday School teacher for high school juniors and seniors.

“My religion is a major part of my life. My favorite passage of scripture is 2 Nephi 2:25 which states ‘Men are that they might have joy.’ I believe we exist to find joy through everything that we are given, even the difficult and bitter things. I believe that ‘all things work together for good’ (Romans 8:28), and that by taking on responsibility for what we are able and leaving the rest up to God, we can find the deepest levels of meaning and therefore joy. I work to remain optimistic even in the face of uncertainty, adversity, and ambiguity,” Hayden said of his faith.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Hayden plans to commission into the U.S. Navy and travel the world with his wife, Rebecca.

“My time in the Corps has allowed me to push myself in ways I never really expected. I initially joined the Corps because I wanted to become a Naval Officer, and ROTC required it. Now, I can’t imagine doing anything else. The Corps has helped me accomplish academic, physical fitness, and leadership goals. I feel better equipped not only to become a leader in the U.S. military, but also in the private sector when my service is over, and even in my own home and family. I experience a greater sense of meaning and purpose by being a part of this organization. I truly believe it is helping me to become the best version of myself. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity I have this year to serve as the Corps Inspector General, and I hope to give back to this organization and influence it for good,” Hayden said of his time in the Corps.

Anderson Tittle ’22

October 6, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Major: Psychology

Outfit: Company A-2

Originally a member of Company A-2, Anderson Tittle ‘22 currently serves as the First Brigade Major Unit Commander. As a junior, Anderson served as the First Sergeant for Company A-1. Anderson belongs to several cadet organizations including the O.R. Simpson Honor Society, a member of the Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team (C.A.D.E.T.), and serves as a School of Military Science Peer Mentor.

Off the Quad, Anderson is a member of the University Disciplinary Appeals Committee as well as a member of Progressively Reaching Excellence in Professionalism (PREP), a freshman leadership organization. Anderson also previously served as an officer in an on campus health organization. In her free time, Anderson enjoys writing, listening to music, reading, cooking, and taking long walks.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Anderson plans to pursue a dual-degree program that will allow her to earn both her Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees at the end of four years.