FtC Honored

The Houston Press Club awarded "From the Corps" and Steve Fullhart with Second Place in the category of "Soft News Feature" at the 2007 Lonestar Awards on June 8, 2007. The awards are given for the best in print, radio, television and internet journalism in the entire state.

Steve Fullhart From the Corps

About the Corps

"Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets is as old as the University itself. The land grant system of colleges that gave rise to Texas A&M mandated military training as well as academic education. The first forty students who arrived for classes when Texas A&M opened in 1876 also became the first Corps of Cadets, and the Corps has been training leaders for service to the state and nation ever since. This training supplements the academic education of each and every cadet, preparing them to lead with confidence in their chosen fields. "While Texas A&M is no longer an all-male military college, its Corps of Cadets remains the largest uniformed body of students in the nation outside the U.S. service academies. Currently, some 2,000 young men and women are Corps members. Those students have realized the Corps of Cadets offers them something extra; an opportunity to live a disciplined lifestyle while gaining practical experience in leadership and organizational management. Their participation in Corps operations allows them to hone these skills daily." From AggieCorps.org

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From the Corps XVII: Serge Shkuro Young men and women from all walks of life join Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets. That's all too apparent when you look at Serge Shkuro, whose journey from the Sea of Japan to the seat of Aggieland has him living out his dreams. (Full Story)

From the Corps XVI: Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales grew up west of Houston in the community of Brookshire. It's not a place known for farming, but one home-grown talent is rising through the ranks as a Texas A&M cadet. (Full Story)

From the Corps XV: Karthik Venkatraj Last Updated: 10:09 AM 05/04/07 - Karthik Venkatraj has a mother who is a doctor at The Med, and a father who is a professor at Texas A&M. He thought about being a doctor, but events where he was born and raised pointed him towards serving his country. For now, Venkatraj serves as a cadet. (Full Story)

From the Corps XIV: Jessica Simmons Jessica Simmons has a piece of advice for freshman entering the Corps: do everything with intensity. And Simmons has intensely thrown her hat in a number of Aggie rings, and in the process, has become a role model for an ever-diversifying Corps. (Full Story)

From the Corps XIII: Zach Davis It's hard to believe there are still firsts being made in the long and storied history of Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets. But Zach Davis is one of a kind in the Corps, someone who held a vision in his mind's eye and fulfilled a dream. (Full Story)

From the Corps XII: Grant Castleberry Grant Castleberry's family has a history unlike any other in the Corps. He holds the distinct title of Head Yell Leader. His fathers held some big Corps positions as well. And yes...that's fathers...plural. (Full Story)

From the Corps XI: Blake Pellerin Last Updated: 10:25 PM 08/04/07 - Blake Pellerin recently spent a month with Team USA Rugby competing in the Under-19 World Championships. As a freshman, he's already making a big impact on the Aggie Rugby program. But the experience of being an A&M cadet has just begun. (Full Story)

From the Corps X: Liz Vacek Since she sat with her grandfather and heard stories of his service in Vietnam, Liz Vacek has wanted to be in the Air Force. Her chance to wear that uniform will come soon. Donning the Corps colors in her A&M years has set a standard for cadets to follow for years to come. (Full Story)

From the Corps IX: James Mulvey Next year, James Mulvey will take on the daunting task of being a junior yell leader. This past year, the Katy-native had about as unique an experience as any cadet. He's always had a four-legged buddy by his side. (Full Story)

From the Corps VIII: Jordan Smith Cadet Jordan Smith has an identical twin who also attends Texas A&M. But if you think you've seen this young man running around more than the usual cadet, don't think it's his twin. Jordan's drive to help others has taken him as far as he could have ever imagined. (Full Story)

From the Corps VII: Odonna Hastings Last Updated: 10:19 PM 08/04/07 - Odonna Hastings is part the 40 percent of A&M cadets who are under contract. In a couple years, she'll be "an Army of One." She is also one of many in the Hastings' family who have answered the call to serve. And her family has had a major impact on her Corps experience to date. (Full Story)

From the Corps VI: Emmanual Guillory Famed jazz musician Miles Davis is a favorite of Cadet Emmanual Guillory's. And like Davis, he loves to play the trumpet. You won't often find Guillory tooting his own horn about his accomplishments, but he certainly has a lot to be proud of. (Full Story)

From the Corps V: Matt Ockwood Matt Ockwood says sitting around is not his personality. Born and raised in Plano, he played hockey and rugby growing up, and also worked on a horse ranch. And just as he puts his all into his extracurriculars, it's no different for his duties as Texas A&M's Corps Commander. (Full Story)

From the Corps IV: Mark Musumba He is a champion chess player, so Mark Musumba doesn't usually have too much trouble on the board. But when he fell upon hard times in our area, he and those who have come to love him would not let him get check-mated. (Full Story)

From the Corps III: Aditi Gupta A Greek philosopher once wrote, "There is nothing permanent except change." And every year, the faces of Texas A&M's Corps change. But there's a perception that's changing as well, and you don't have to look any further than Cadet Aditi Gupta. (Full Story)

From the Corps II: Miguel Garcia America is known as a land of opportunity for anyone with the resolve to make their dreams come true. You don't have to look any further than one cadet in the A&M Corps who stepped foot on US soil, and didn't want to leave it. (Full Story)

From the Corps I: Christopher Ragan An anonymous author once wrote, "When the world says, 'Give up,' hope whispers, 'Try it one more time.'" There have been plenty of times where Christopher Ragan could have given up, but he has always stayed true to his goals. (Full Story)

What They've Said About FtC

"What an incredible way to share touching stories of dynamic Aggie Cadets. Your program serves as a wonderful recruiting tool and allows people outside the corps to realize how much camaraderie, dedication, professionalism, and pride go into making an Aggie, a cadet." Gen. T. Michael Moseley Air Force Chief of Staff "I firmly believe your series will provide our community a glimpse into the heart and soul of today's Corps of Cadets." Gen. John Van Alstyne Corps Commandant

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