Filthy Fifth

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Major: Kinesiology Motor Behavior

Outfit: Squadron 5

Carter Gansky ’22 is the current Career Readiness and Athletics Officer for Squadron 5. Additionally, Carter serves the Corps as a member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society, where he is a tutor.

Off the Quad, Carter is the president of the Physical Therapy Society on campus. In this role, Carter leads weekly meetings for 100 undergraduate Pre-Physical Training students. Carter enjoys a variety of activities in his free time including reading, bodybuilding, mentoring, hiking, and spending time with his friends and family.

“I believe that to change the world you must first start with making the individual competent. You must first do the ‘small’ things correctly; making a proper rack, shining your brass, and having a fresh shave. These things quickly evolve into efficiently running organizations and leading communities. The Corps of Cadets is one of the most powerful tools to improve society that I have encountered, and I am thankful that I was able to spend my time at Texas A&M University on the Quad,” Carter said of his time in the Corps of Cadets.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M in the spring of 2022, Carter plans to enter a three-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in Texas. Following his completion of the program, Carter plans to open his own private orthopedic sports medicine clinic. Carter hopes that he will be able to assist individuals in overcoming their orthopedic injuries so they can regain the freedom to pursue their fitness and life goals.

Hometown: Weslaco, Texas

Major: Chemical & Biomedical Engineering

Outfit: Squadron 5 / Company P-2

Haylee Konecny ‘22 is currently the Third Regiment Commander, and a member of the Ross Volunteer Company.

Previously, Haylee was the first female guidon bearer for Company P-2. Prior to being named the Third Regiment Commander, Haylee was the major unit’s Sergeant Major. Along with her Corps activities, Haylee has managed to achieve an impressive 3.74 overall GPA.

Haylee is involved in a number of activities and organizations, including Catholics On The Quad. She is also a member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Center’s choir.

“My favorite part about the Corps is the relationships I’ve formed and the counsel I’ve been
gifted as a result. Many cadets have guided me to where I am now, and I can only hope to be that same positive influence to those that come after me,” Haylee said of her experience in the Corps.

Upon her graduation from Texas A&M in December of 2022, Haylee plans to work in research and development in the medical field.