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Texas A&M Corps of Cadets to Conduct March-In for the Lone Star Showdown

June 25, 2024 by rnelson

The Corps of Cadets will continue its gameday tradition of marches before home games for the game against the University of Texas at Austin

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is excited to announce a campus march will be conducted prior to the Lone Star Showdown against the University of Texas at Austin on Nov. 30, 2024. An iconic part of the Aggie gameday experience, the Corps of Cadets conducts march-ins prior to every home game in Kyle Field.

Though the Corps hasn’t conducted march-ins prior to home games during Thanksgiving week in the past several years, this year’s march-in will celebrate the return of the football rivalry with the University of Texas while showcasing the full Aggie Spirit for old and new fans alike.

“It is only fitting that the Corps of Cadets welcomes t.u. back to Aggieland with one of the best gameday traditions out there,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Patrick Michaelis, commandant of cadets.

While march-in details are pending the announcement of game time, Aggies and football fans alike can expect a show of pageantry and school spirit from the Corps. The campus march will begin on the Quad, home of the Corps of Cadets, where the firing of the Spirit of ‘02 cannon by Parsons Mounted Cavalry will signal the start of the march. The Corps, led by the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, will lead the Corps off the Quad.

The Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M’s premier leadership development program, is as old as the university. Known as the Keepers of the Spirit and Guardians of Tradition, the Corps plays a key part in upholding several of the traditions for which Texas A&M is known.

“The Corps is special to a lot of Aggies. This rivalry is one of the most well-known in college sports. There isn’t a better way for the Corps to show its support and stand as the 12th Man than showing up in full force”, Michaelis said.

Details for Corps’ march-ins will be posted as game times are announced at corps.tamu.edu/events.

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Amy Thompson, [email protected], 979-862-1922

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: News, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Lucas Scroggins ’24

March 13, 2024 by rnelson

Cadet Lucas Scroggins holds a 12th Man towel that reads ""I love Grayson Poage"

Hometown: Little Elm, Texas

Major: Sociology 

Outfit: Company E-2

Lucas Scroggins ‘24 is a sociology major from Little Elm, Texas.

A member of Company E-2, Lucas presently serves as a Platoon Leader and as the outfit’s Public Relations and Discipline Officer. During his sophomore year, Lucas served as the first handler to Miss Reveille X, accompanying her to all events and serving as her primary caretaker for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Off the Quad, Lucas is an active member of the Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors, an organization that is focused on empowering students to change the culture surrounding mental health challenges. 

“I joined the Corps with little understanding other than that it would be difficult. I could not have anticipated the value of the experiences I wound up having. The Corps has given me tremendous connections and an invaluable understanding of leadership and followership.  I couldn’t be prouder to be a cadet and an E-2 Rebel,” Lucas said of his time in the Corps.

After graduation, Lucas plans to move back to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and work in human resource management.

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Filed Under: 2024, Cadet Profiles Tagged With: Company E-2, Corps of Cadets, E-2 Rebels, Mascot Company, Off The Quad Involvement, Reveille Handler, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Corps Hosts 9th Annual Intentional Leadership Conference

March 1, 2024 by rnelson

General Welsh speaks to cadets and students in Rudder Forum

Each spring, the Corps of Cadets’ Hollingsworth Center hosts the Intentional Leadership Conference (ILC). Open to all members of Texas A&M’s campus community and other visitors, the ILC seeks to grow participants’ understanding of ethical leadership through various panel discussions and keynote speakers. 

Though only spanning two days, the ILC is an impactful experience for all participants. Through discussion and advice from industry leaders and trail blazers, those who attended this year’s conference were given a platform to ask questions and learn from some of the best. 

In its 9th year, the 2024 ILC focused on “Transformational Leadership: Bridging the Gap for a Better Tomorrow”. One conference speaker, Mandy Scott ‘87, the first of two female members of the Ross Volunteer Company, elaborated on the meaning of transformational leadership in the “Leading Change” panel. 

“People have been leading transformationally long before the term was coined. Transformational leadership is all about organizational collaboration toward a shared purpose and goal. It isn’t a top down thing, but rather, something that drives change through collaboration at every level,” Scott said. 

Andrea Abat ‘89, one of the first female members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, reinforced Scott’s idea of transformational leadership during the same panel discussion.

“Leadership is at the core of all change. Whether it’s in your home, in the military or in another industry, leadership should always focus around the L.O.V.E. acronym. True transformational leaders must look at how you are fostering Loyalty, Ownership, Values and Engagement amongst those around you,” Abat said. 

At another session, “Leading by Example”, delegates heard from former cadets who were trailblazers throughout their Corps experience. Speaking on their previous experiences in the Corps and how it has translated to their current endeavors, panel presenters left lasting impressions on attendees. 

“Attending the Lead by Example panel really gave me insight into what makes an impactful leader. The fact that transformational leaders are the chief servants of their organization was heavily emphasized throughout,” cadet Lucas Scroggins ‘24 said.  

“I now recognize that transformational leaders are only successful when they remain connected to their organization and the members whose day-to-days they are ultimately shaping,” he continued. 

Caring about others, a sentiment that was carried on throughout the entirety of the conference, was captured in the final keynote address from Texas A&M President, General (USAF, Retired) Mark A. Welsh III. President Welsh encouraged participants to grow past perceived leadership struggles and invest in those around you. 

“To be a transformational leader, you can’t provide instability. You cannot waiver in your opinions. You cannot waiver in the face of a problem. You must provide stability to those around you,” Welsh explained. 

The ILC provides a complementary leadership development opportunity to the classroom and leadership laboratory experiences provided through the Corps of Cadets. By extending an invitation to the broader campus community to attend the ILC, those outside of the Corps gained a glimpse of the education and training that prepares cadets to lead beyond graduation.

Story By: Robin Nelson ’22

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cadet Leadership, Corps of Cadets, News, Texas A&M

Joey Andruss ’23

April 20, 2023 by rnelson

Cadet Joey Andruss '23 smiles in front of a blue studio background.

Hometown: Victoria, Texas

Major: Civil Engineering

Outfit: Squadron 21/2nd Wing Staff

Joey Andruss ’23 currently serves the Corps of Cadets as the 2nd Wing Major Unit Commander. Within the Corps, Joey is also a Ross Volunteer and member of the Catholics on the Quad organization. 

Off the Quad, Joey is an active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as the American Society of Military Engineers. 

“The Corps has done more for me than I could ever explain, but there are three major things that I’ll take away from my time in the Corps. First, the Corps taught me how to manage people and how to effectively lead a large organization to be successful and accomplish goals. Second, it taught me the importance of building relationships and being able to cultivate lasting friendships from those relationships. Lastly, the Corps provided me the opportunity to have a unique and developmental Aggie experience that most students never will experience, and I’m truly grateful for that,” Joey said of his time in the Corps of Cadets. 

After graduating from Texas A&M, Joey plans to commission into the United States Air Force, where he hopes to serve as a Civil Engineer. After his time in the Air Force, Joey plans to obtain his Professional Engineering License and open his own engineering firm.

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Filed Under: 2023, Cadet Profiles Tagged With: Air Force, Air Force ROTC, Cadet Leadership, Corps of Cadets, Leadership, Off The Quad Involvement, Ross Volunteer Company, Squadron 21, Squadron 21 Hellcats, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Corps of, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Cora Schell ’23

March 22, 2023 by rnelson

Cora Schell '23 poses on the Quad

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Major: Animal Science

Outfit: B-Battery

Cora Schell ’23 is a member of B-Battery in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. 

On the Quad, Cora is involved in Parsons Mounted Cavalry, where she serves as the special unit’s Veterinary Officer. Cora represented Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M in a color guard unit during the grand entry of the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo this spring.

 Off the Quad, Cora has been a member of the animal welfare judging team since her freshman year. Cora also assists with research in the Animal Science department, where she helps train dogs to detect disease in cattle. In addition to her research, Cora works part-time at Steep Hollow Pet Lodge. 

After graduation, Cora plans to attend graduate school, where she hopes to obtain her master’s. After receiving her master’s, Cora hopes to attend Texas A&M’s Veterinary School. 

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Filed Under: 2023, Cadet Profiles Tagged With: B-Battery, B-Battery Wildmen, Corps of Cadets, Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, pmc, Texas A&M

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