Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Jhane Price and Jesus Perez, Class of 2018, stand at attention and salute during the national anthem prior to a Texas A&M football game at Kyle Field.

Cassie Stricker — THE BATTALION LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear readers, in the Corps who wants people to under- in the Corps — is more than equipped for We want to address issues that often go stand what it means to be a cadet and answer this endeavor. While most of us don’t have undiscussed. We want to find perspectives ast semester, The Battalion was one the questions of any non-Corps members a personal experience in the organization, that are usually overlooked and explore them of nine college papers in the nation who have ever wondered about this influen- we are fascinated with how it has influenced more fully. We want to be a resource to this selected to participate in the Poynter tial group. campus life and want to learn more about university, the Bryan-College Station com- LInstitute’s 2018-2019 College Media Since the Corps is deeply rooted in how it functions. munity and beyond. Project. The program gives extra funds and A&M’s 143-year history, we knew there was We have a desire to highlight the exem- The Battalion’s job is to be the voice of advising resources to student newspapers a lot of ground to cover, so we have planned plary qualities of the Corps that have made the student body, so we encourage anyone interested in pursuing in-depth journalism in a series of special editions to address all nec- the university exceptional while also shining who has stories they want to share — wheth- their communities. When asked which sub- essary areas. a light on lesser-known — and often unsat- er they’re positive, negative or somewhere ject we wanted to delve into, the answer was The edition you are reading explores isfactory — elements that people may have a in-between — to come to us for this series. simple — Texas A&M University’s Corps of the history of the Corps and gives basic desire to overlook. You can email me at [email protected] Cadets. introductory material about terminology, Our intention is never to create con- or come to our newsroom in the Memorial The Corps is a unique part of Aggieland important campus monuments and student troversy for controversy’s sake, but rather Student Center room L400. and has completely shaped the student body uniforms. The second round of stories will to start conversations and take a hard look We hope this first edition will answer in ways no other institution has seen on feature Corps leaders and delve into what at what is often passed off as perfection. questions you may have had and provide their own campus. Even so, the nearly 2,600 inspires people to join the organization as Additionally, we want to dispel any negative a firm foundation for the rest of our series. Aggies that make up the Corps are not fully well as what causes people to leave. The final rumors that may be inaccurate representa- Thank you for reading understood by the rest of the almost 70,000 round, which will be released at the end of tions of cadets on campus and break down students due to the differences in lifestyle, the semester, will explore ongoing issues in the barriers that seem to exist between Corps Respectfully, rumors on campus and a general lack of the Corps including instances of hazing. members and non-regs. communication between the two groups. I know The Battalion staff — made up of Essentially, we want to tell the whole Megan Rodriguez We wanted to become a resource to anyone non-regs and students who spent four years story. Editor-in-chief

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Graphics by Nic Tan — THE BATTALION

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets: Keepers of the Spirit & Guardians of Tradition ank you for cultivating the Spirit of Aggieland for more than 140 years CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 3 Milestones: Tracing the Corps of Cadets’ history

1862 - During the Civil War, President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, laying the groundwork for states 1866 - Having rejoined the Union the year to establish land-grant colleges using before, the State of Texas approves plans to es- funding from federal land sales. tablish its own college under the Morrill Act’s terms. 1876 - The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas officially opened with 40 students and six faculty members. The all-white, all-male student body was re- June 26, 1886 - Muster originated on this day when quired to participate in military training. Maj. Robert alumni gathered to “live over again their college days, P.W. Morris, a professor of applied mathematics, was in the victories and defeats won and lost upon the drill charge of military discipline and has since been credited field and in the classroom.” The tradition was held on as the Corps of Cadets’ first commandant. various dates until it merged with San Jacinto Day cel- ebrations on April 21, 1903. 1887 - The Scott Volunteers were 1887 - The first Corps Trip took created this year. They became the Ross place, with the cadets traveling to Volunteers in 1898 in honor of former Dallas for the Texas State Fair. Texas Governor and A&M President Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The special unit is the second oldest student organization 1894 - The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band in Texas, only after the Corps itself. was founded and led by A&M’s first bandmaster, Joseph Holick.

1898 - The first Silver Taps was held in 1898 - The Spanish-American War honor of Lawrence Sullivan Ross in front occurred. At least 89 Aggies fought in the of Old Main, the predecessor to A&M’s war, 63 of whom served as officers. Academic Building. 1903 - The annual March to the Brazos was started to celebrate San Jacinto Day, 1907 - Yell Leaders were introduced when up- April 21. Abandoned after 1912, the tra- perclassmen ordered freshmen to entertain their dates dition was restarted in 1977 as a spring during a football game. Freshmen wore white janitor fundraiser for the March of Dimes. coveralls and coordinated yells. After being well-received, the role of Yell Leader was given to upper- 1913 - Yell Practice became an af- classmen. ter-dinner ritual. However, the first Mid- night Yell didn’t occur until 1931. 1914 - Seniors began wearing tall, brown boots to differentiate themselves from underclassmen. The boots became an official 1916 - The National Defense Act of 1916 cre- part of a senior cadet’s uniform by 1925. Joseph Holick, A&M’s ated Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in first Aggie bandmaster, was also known for making senior boots universities and colleges, although implementation locally at his shop — Holick Manufacturing Company — which of the program was delayed by World War I. continues to serve members of the Corps today. 1917 - The U.S. joined WWI. Almost 50 Jan. 22, 1922 - The tradition of the percent of all Aggies that graduated during 12th Man originated when E. King Gill the war participated as soldiers, a larger per- was called down from the stands to serve cent of serving graduates than any other uni- Jan. 1931 - Reveille I be- versity in the country. as a substitute on the A&M football team. came the college mascot.

Dec. 7, 1941 - The U.S. entered WWII. 1942 - More than 20,229 former cadets from A&M fought in World War II. There were 14,123 commissioned Aggies 1943 - The Corps of Cadets was fea- in the war — more than the number of tured in “We’ve Never Been Licked,” a commissioned officers from United States World War II propaganda film that was Naval Academy and the United States partially shot on location at A&M. Military Academy combined.

1947 - The Fish Drill Team was created. Ac- Jun 25, 1950 - The Korean War be- cording to Lisa Kalmus, museum curator at the gins. In the conflict, 1,900 Aggies served, Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center, 58 of whom lost their lives. Nov 1, 1955 - The Vietnam War begins. freshmen were moved off-campus in efforts to 1960 - The Army insignia on cadet uniforms was During this conflict, over minimize hazing. To avoid placing freshmen traded in for Corps Brass. Designed by cadets, it in- 3,985 Aggies served and with upperclassmen, many of whom were World cludes the Latin phrase “Per Unitatem Vis,” which 161 died. War II veterans, freshmen lived at the retired translates to “Through Unity, Strength.” Bryan Air Force base 12 miles from campus, Kal- mus said. In their boredom, freshmen began the 1964 - Five black freshmen join the Corps, becoming Fish Drill Team. A&M’s first African-American cadets. The year before, three students became the first African-Americans to enroll 1965 - The Corps of Cadets was offi- at the school, and the Board of Directors had started permit- cially made voluntary for students. ting women to enroll on a limited basis. 1969 - William J. Mahomes became 1968 - Hector Gutierrez Jr. became the first African-American senior cadet to the first hispanic Corps Commander. complete four years and graduate in the Corps. 1970 - Edward A. Taylor became the first African-Amer- 1971 - Edward W. Williams and Derron J. Patter- ican chief officer in the Corps as Commanding Officer of son became first African-American members of the First Battalion Staff. Ross Volunteers. 1973 - Parsons Mounted Cavalry was 1974 - Women were allowed into created by the Class of 1974, reviving the tradition of A&M’s cavalry from the 1920s the Corps. Fifty-one women joined the 1975 - The Women’s all-female outfit W-1. and 1930s. The unit was named after Col. Drill Team was created as Thomas R. Parsons, the commandant at the 1978 - Women in the an alternate for participa- Corps expanded to a sec- tion in other cadet organi- ond outfit, Squadron 14. zations. 1985 - Three female fish — Jennifer Peeler, Carol Rockwell and Andrea Abat — became the first female Aggie Band members after a court order required A&M to admit women into previous- 1989 - Andrea Abat became the first ly all-male Corps organizations. Only Abat made it female senior in Aggie Band to complete through the year. four years. 1990 - W-1 and Squad- Aug 2, 1990 - The ron 14 were disbanded and First Gulf War began. women were put into co-ed Over 300 Aggies served, units G-1 and Squadron 9. 1992 - The Fish Drill Team por- and three Aggies died. trayed the U.S. Marine Corps Silent 2012 - The first African-Ameri- Drill Platoon in the opening scene of can Commander, Marquis Alexan- “A Few Good Men.” der, was selected.

2015 - The first female Corps Commander, Alyssa Marie Nov 13, 2018 - The Army announced plans to adopt the Michalke, was selected. “Army Greens” uniform, which resembles the kind worn by World War II-era officers and is similar to the Corps’ Class A uniform. The mandatory wear date for all soldiers Information compiled by Henry Mureithi, Meredith Seaver, is 2028. Meagan Sheffield and Jane Turchi. CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 4 A tradition of service Aggies answer the call to action throughout history

Cassie Stricker — THE BATTALION The Memorial Student Center’s Hall of Honor highlights the achievements of Texas A&M’s eight recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

By Jane Turchi and Henry Mureithi This laid the groundwork for Texas A&M the 21st century wars on terror. awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s @JaneTurchi and @HenryMureithi5 to be established as the Agricultural and Today, the Corps commissions more offi- highest military award for valor. Mechanical College of Texas in 1876. The cers into the United States Armed Forces than Lisa Kalmus, museum curator at the Sam During the Civil War, President Lincoln Corps of Cadets was initiated as the all-male any other college outside the service acade- Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center signed the Morrill Act, opening the door for mandatory military training program for the mies. Since its founding, at least 264 former said that as a land grant school, Texas AMC states to establish land-grant colleges using students. Since then, former Corps members cadets have served as general flag officers — was founded with intentions to be one of the funding from federal land sales. have served in every conflict that the U.S. has nine of whom have attained four-star rank. county’s leading military colleges. engaged in from the Spanish American War to Additionally, seven former cadets have been

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The first Texas volunteers of Company A were stationed at Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville Pg. 216, Texas Aggies Go To War and included Aggies such as Commander Capt. George McCormick (center left). In 1946, Aggies held Muster at the mouth of the Malinta Tunnel on the island of Corregidor to honor those who lost their lives defending the island in 1942. Spanish-American War World War II April 21, 1898 – Aug. 13, 1898: Sept. 1, 1939 – Sept. 2, 1945: One month after the U.S. battleship Maine exploded in Feb. 1898 on its way to Span- The need for military officers during the conflict led to another major expansion of the ish-controlled Havana, cadets requested that then-college president Lafayette Foster give per- Corps to over 6,500 cadets. In 1942, the Corps consisted of an all-time high of seven regiments mission to organize a regiment to fight the Spanish colonists in Cuba. The Corps at the time of 17 battalions with 60 companies in all, including the Aggie Band. Over this time, A&M was less than 500 cadets. In 1898, there were 89 Aggies serving in the U.S. Army — 63 as produced 20,229 service members, of which 14,123 served as officers. This was more than commissioned or non-commissioned officers. After Congress declared war on Spain in April, any other university, including the combined sum of the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. several Aggies would go on to volunteer for the military campaign. This marked the first time Naval Academy. To accommodate this demand, the school year was reorganized into three Aggies would be called upon in service to their country. semesters instead of two, reducing the expected graduation time to about two and a half years. By 1943, the number of cadets leaving school to join the military increased and enrollment Facts to Know dropped to less than 4,000 cadets. In 1944, enrollment dropped as low as 1,600. The Corps • 38 Aggies are known to have served in the war. had to restructure back down to only two regiments consisting of 17 companies in total. “[In] World War II...everything starts ramping up much quicker,” Kalmus said. “But students and faculty were all being called up. It was so tremendous. It was on a scale that we can’t comprehend the numbers that were being called up all the time.” The end of the Second World War brought the college replenished enrollment levels with 1,500 freshmen in 1947. Some veterans of the war, who were former cadets, returned to complete or advance their education further. There were numerous hazing incidents involving the freshmen and some of these older students. These developments, combined with overcrowding issues, compelled the university to move all the freshman cadets to the reconverted Bryan Air Force Base Riverside Campus Annex, which is now the Texas A&M University RELLIS Campus. Since the freshmen were bussed to class each day, they trained themselves in precision rifle drill in order to pass the time. They formed the Freshman Drill Team — which later became the nationally-renowned Fish Drill Team. With a growing population of returning veterans at the college, additional Corps units were instituted, further separating the veterans from younger cadets. The Corps today still retains veteran companies.

Facts to Know • U.S. enters WWII in 1941. • 20,229 Aggies served. • 6,106 served as enlisted personnel. • 14,123 served as commissioned officers. • 29 Aggies attained the rank of general. • Gen. James Earl Rudder, Class of 1932, led the Ranger platoons that stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. • 953 Aggies died. • 7 Aggies were awarded the Medal of Honor (5 posthumously).

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On Nov. 11, 1919 Aggies marched to Bryan in celebration of Armistice Day. Korean War June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953: World War I The Korean War served as further evidence of the rise of air power in warfare. With the dissolution of the U.S. Army Air Forces into the U.S. Air Force, Corps units previously associated with the Army Air Corps transformed into Air Force flights and subsequently July 28, 1914 – Nov. 11, 1918: into squadrons. Since the beginning, the Corps of Cadets consisted of a single battalion or regiment, com- Later on in 1954, the Corps began to abandon the Army Branch designations of Infantry, prised of two to eight companies. With enrollment climbing to about 900 cadets during the Field Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers, Coast Artillery, Quartermaster, Ordnance, Signal Corps, war, the Corps was subdivided into two regiments for the first time in 1916. In 1917, profes- Armor, Chemical Corps, Transportation and Army Security. They adopted the Army, Air sors excused students from classes to enter officer training courses and graduation was held at Force and Band regiment/wing structure, which was the predecessor to the current Service the training camp. While regular soldiers were off to training camps, the university also trained Branch and Band organization. students in military skills like auto mechanics, radio signaling, surveying and horseshoeing. Kalmus quoted her father-in-law, Robert Lee Smith, industrial engineering major from According to the Texas Historical Association, 49 percent of former students in 1918 were the Class of 1951, who served as a cartographer in Alaska during the Korean War: “[Soldiers serving in the military with 2,000 Aggies commissioned as officers during the war — more from Westpoint] got the press, but senior officers knew that Aggies were the ones to get the than any other college or service academy. job done.” Many Aggies ended up serving in Korea and elsewhere afterward as America’s Cold War Facts to Know with Soviet Russia continued to ratchet up. • U.S. joins WWI in 1917. • AMC gets the nickname “West Point of the Southwest.” Facts to Know • 2,217 Aggies served in the war. • 1,900 Aggies served. • 984 served as enlisted personnel in the war. • 58 Aggies died. • 1,233 served as officers in the war. • 6 Aggies still missing in action from the conflict. • 62 Aggies died in the course of the war. • 7 Aggies were awarded the Silver Star — third-highest military award for valor. CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 5

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First Cavalry cover from Feb.14, 1991.

Gulf War Aug. 2, 1990 – Feb. 28, 1991:

In the fall of 1990, there was an integration of outfits and female-only outfits went away to allow the Corps to be more reflective of the workplace. The Corps Center opened in 1992 to display the history of the Corps through artifacts and exhibits. Facts to Know • Over 300 Aggies served. • Three Aggies died.

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Members of the Aggie Muster flight stand in front of the F-4D Phantom 11 jet fighters before the mission launch. Global War on Terror Sept. 11, 2001 – present: Vietnam War Currently, the Corps is composed of 38 companies and squadrons — typically referred to as outfits — in addition to the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Thirty-six outfits are divided November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975: according to military branch among nine major units — three Army brigades, three Navy and Marine Corps regiments and three Air Force wings — with two special Corps outfits: a As the Vietnam War raged on, the Corps was again organized into several new Army bri- combat veterans company and one for off-campus cadets. gades (previously regiments), Air Force wings and the Aggie Band. The war would take a toll Aggies continue to fight in the global war on terrorism as the conflict continues into its on the nation and A&M especially with Aggies having more second lieutenants as casualties 18th year. than any other university. The Vietnam era brought several other changes. From 1963 to 1965, A&M began admit- Facts to Know ting women and African-Americans, and participation in the Corps became voluntary. Wom- • As of Feb. 2019, 30 Aggies have died in service since the Sept. 11 attacks. en gained admission into the Corps in 1974 but were segregated into a special unit called W-1. “For the most part the campus was insulated from any anti-military feeling during Vietnam Editor’s Note: Information for this article was gathered primarily from “Texas Aggies Go to War: just because of the size,” Kalmus said. “The change in non-compulsory corps came from basi- In Service of Their Country” by Henry Dethloff and John A. Adams, Jr. and “Keepers of the Spirit: cally the academic outlook and maintaining the school, not as a response to the environment.” The Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, 1876-2001” by John A. Adams, Jr. Additional information came from MyAggieNation.com and KoreanWar.org. Facts to Know Photos in this article are from “Texas Aggies go to War: In Service of their Country” by Henry C. • Over 3,985 Aggies served. Dethloff. Used with permission from the Texas A&M University Press. • 161 Aggies died. All service member, missing and death totals in this article reflect the best available information at time of writing. They are subject to future revision.

GUEST COLUMN Passing It Back The legacy of William “Bill” C. Lonquist Jr. ’48, Texas A&M’s oldest living Yell Leader.

ation, the Yell Leaders started a new tradi- Tyson Voelkel tion in which cadets kissed their dates—or “mugged down”—when the offense made @Tyson Voelkel a first down. After graduation, Lonquist enjoyed a suc- owdy Ags, cessful career in the oil industry. He married I want you to briefly reflect on the his wife, Paula, and raised five sons (of which meaning of Texas A&M’s Yell Lead- four graduated from Texas A&M). Today, H ers. Since 1907—more than 100 Lonquist still roots on his beloved Aggies, years—the Yell Leaders have embodied the but this time from the stands. He watches unique Aggie Spirit for which Texas A&M current Yell Leaders direct a student sec- is so well known. Today’s Yell Leaders rep- tion more than 20 times the size of the one resent the 12th Man at athletic events, serve he led in 1948. But the passion of the 12th as campus ambassadors and regularly make Man, he’s noticed, remains unmatched. His appearances at events for current and pro- lifelong loyalty to Texas A&M has led him spective students, former students, campus to generously give four scholarships for stu- administrators, visitors and dignitaries. On dents in the Corps, Mays Business School gamedays, they add to the electric atmo- and the College of Engineering. He also sphere in Kyle Field and represent a defining donates to the Yell Leaders scholarship fund symbol of our university. and supports Aggie athletics through the Today, I want to share the story of Texas 12th Man Foundation. A&M’s oldest living Yell Leader, William What I appreciate most about Mr. Lon- “Bill” C. Lonquist Jr. ’48. Lonquist grew up quist’s story is that tradition is at the heart in an oilfield camp in Cayuga, Texas, where of it. Our university has for decades dis- his friendship with one of his father’s col- tinguished itself due to longstanding and leagues sparked his interest in petroleum en- unique traditions that are woven into our gineering. He became the first Aggie in his identities and unite us as Aggies. While not family at a time when the freshman class at everyone can carry on the traditions of Tex- Texas A&M was 1,500-strong and students as A&M in the most public ways possible, hitchhiked home at the end of each semes- I hope that his story makes you appreciate ter. His studies were interrupted, however, the deep-rooted history of our university. I when duty called him to serve in the U.S. hope that it makes you consider what you Navy near the end of World War II. can do to ensure our traditions—Muster, Once he returned to Aggieland, Lonquist Midnight Yell, Silver Taps, Fish Camp, The found a deeper appreciation for the disci- Big Event, and all the rest—remain a uniting pline and cohesiveness of the Corps of Ca- force at Texas A&M. And I hope that you, dets. In 1948, he was among the first group too, will be as proud of the mark you make of World War II servicemen to be elected in Aggieland as Mr. Lonquist is now. Yell Leaders. Sadly, the Aggies struggled on the field that year, losing all but one of Tyson Voelkel ’96 their games. To make the best of the situ- President, Texas A&M Foundation CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 6

Marching through history Now the largest military band in the nation, Civil engineering junior and 2019 Band Commander Nick Rossi said although everyone in the band may look the Aggie Band started with just 13 volunteers uniform on the field, it really is a melting pot of cadets from a wide variety of backgrounds. Still, one thing is the By Samantha Mahler same for each member: the band spends the majority of

@ mahlersamantha its time in close proximity with one another. “It’s really neat because at the end of the day, we’re One iconic phrase has long been associated with the all going to come back here to these two dorms, and precision-style marching that can only be found in we’re all going to lay down in the same relative vicinity, Aggieland: “Ladies and gentlemen, now forming at the and we’re all going to get up and go do the same thing north end of Kyle Field, the nationally famous Fightin’ the next morning,” Rossi said. “That’s really special Texas Aggie Band.” — something bringing us into some kind of common With around 400 band members, the Aggie Band is ground to do something that’s not just for us.” the largest military band in the nation. As a distinct part Ross Beazley, industrial distribution sophomore and of the Corps of Cadets, the band members live in close current alto saxophone, said the relationships within the community with one another, making it a marching Corps are unparalleled but a little more so within the band unlike any other. Aggie Band. Around 1894, Joseph Holick travelled by train to Col- “Not every major unit outside the band gets the op- lege Station looking for work. A skilled leatherworker, portunity to intermingle nearly as often as we do,” Bea- Holick wound up repairing and making boots for cadets, zley said. “I think that’s super, super cool because I get eventually creating Holick Manufacturing Company, to go see other people from five other outfits that I don’t which makes boots for senior members of the Corps. get to see on a regular basis and make connections and As the story goes, Holick also shared his musical talents make relationships with them.” with the Cadets. Word of this eventually got to then- Rossi said he is confident the friendships he’s made A&M president Lawrence Sullivan Ross, who asked within the Aggie Band will be relationships he’ll have Holick if he would be interested in forming a band. Hol- for life. He credits these connections to living together ick found 13 volunteers, borrowed militia uniforms and and being able to see his buddies at their best and worst. spent $100 on instruments, thus creating the Aggie Band. “We all see each other at the 5 a.m. wakeup call The other collegiate marching bands went away from whenever your hair is a mess, all half an inch of it,” military marching style which ultimately made the Aggie Rossi said. “Whenever you’ve got bags under your eyes Band unique. Col. Jay Brewer, senior associate director and whenever you’ve got that exam the next morning.” of the Aggie Band, said this style and the fact that the In 2001, the Aggie Band received the Sudler Trophy band lives together as a unit, is what makes the Aggie which is awarded to a collegiate-level marching band Band exceptional. Brewer serves as the familiar voice of that demonstrates the highest level of excellence. How- the band during its performances. ever, for many members of the band, the honor of play- “I think it’s popularity is pretty evident if you’ve ever ing as George H.W. Bush’s casket was carried off the been to Kyle Field and you hear the student crowd and Union Pacific train before his burial in College Station is others echo my introduction to the band,” Brewer said. the highest award they will ever receive. “They stand the whole time these young people are on “The fact that he wanted specifically us to be there — the field. It’s a testament that this is something special; that I think trumps any award that we could possibly be this is something unique. And wherever we go, we get a part of,” Beazley said. “Just being part of something so that and then some.” special and characteristic and important to our country.” Within the Corps, there are six band-specific units to Cadets in the Aggie Band earn a one-hour kinesiol- which members can be assigned. These cadets have sim- ogy credit each semester they are active. Brewer, who ilar schedules to non-band Corps members but with the has been announcing the band at halftime since 1981, added obligation of band practice five days a week, Aggie said he believes members should earn at least a six-hour Band members have a different level of responsibility. credit because of their dedication to both each other and “They’re very good and very dedicated at what they the band itself. do, and it takes a great deal of time and energy and sweat “It’s about who you are and what you’re made of, but and some tears along the way,” Brewer said. “There’s a more importantly, what you’re passionate about,” Brew- lot more to it to be in the Texas Aggie Band than prepar- er said. “And more importantly than that, this is about ing halftime drills and preparing march music.” not so much what we do, but whom we do it with.” Photos by Meredith Seaver — THE BATTALION The Aggie Band resides in two halls at the Corps Quad. There are three floors to each building, and each During the fall semester, the Aggie Band wakes up around 5 a.m. each of the six units is assigned its own floor. morning to practice halftime marching drills. CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 7 Beyond the brick arches A look at on-campus life in the Corps of Cadets throughout its history and today By Meagan Sheffield @mshef350 Almost all of the roughly 2000 students in made contributions to the university, but they the Corps of Cadets are required to live are typically referred to by their assigned num- on campus in the Corps dorms for the entire bers, one through 12. time they are in the organization. There are 12 Assistant Commandant of Operations and dorms located in the Corps Quadrangle, other- Training Col. Glenn Starnes is in charge of wise known as the Quad. In addition to living working with Resident Life in cadet room as- space, the Quad provides dining services and signments, summer housing and future housing study spaces. However, the members of the plans. Corps have lived in a variety of other buildings Usually, each brigade, regiment and wing re- since Texas A&M was first established in 1876. ceives their own dorm, and each unit or outfit History has their own floor. However, because not all Main Building, or Old Main, was built in units are integrated and the size of the Corps 1875 and contained classrooms, offices, a library, fluctuates every year, there are sometimes vacant an armory and dormitories until the structure rooms that can be used by non-Corps members. burned down in 1912 and was replaced with However, the entire floor has to be empty for the Academic Building. Gathright Hall was the non-Corps students to live there. mess hall from 1876 to 1933 and also had rooms According to Starnes, this year is the first time for cadets. in a while that there were enough vacancies on The first building completely dedicated to the Quad for non-Corps members to move in. housing students was Pfeuffer Hall, built in This year, there are two floors of one dorm re- 1887. Pfeuffer Hall housed 75 cadets and was served for non-Corps students. Each floor gets located in front of where the West Biological a resident advisor as if they lived in the other Sciences Building would be now. Other dormi- resident halls. tories built in the 19th century include Austin All students participating in the Corps are re- Hall (1888-1955), Ross Hall (1892-1955) and quired to live on campus unless they qualify for Foster Hall (1899-1951). day student status. Starnes said cadets can qualify From 1906 to 1918, there were several for day student status if they are married, have Graphic by Nic Tan — THE BATTALION hundred canvas tents that housed cadets close previous experience in the military, live with The Quad, short for Quadrangle, includes 12 dorms and Duncan Dining Center — a dining to where the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences their family in the Bryan-College Station area location for both Corps and non-reg students. Building stands today, as the construction of or are varsity athletes. dorms could not keep up with the rapid cam- Combat Veterans are placed in Delta Com- pus growth rate. The tents were replaced with pany, or D Company, because they will most eas. Each shirt, jacket, pair of trousers and group and individual study rooms and com- frame buildings called ‘Hollywood shacks’ un- likely not need to stay for a full four years. These piece of headgear must be organized in a puter labs. The academic resources available til 1931. Goodwin Hall (1908-1989), Mitchell cadets have the option to live on or off campus. particular order and in a certain way in the in the LLCs are available to all students, not Hall (1912-1972), Puryear Hall (1928-1997) Non-traditional students like married cadets, closet, and beds must be made in a certain just cadets. and Law Hall (1928-1997) were built to help veterans, cadets who want to save money by liv- way every morning. Additionally, the furni- Starnes participated in the Corps from fix the housing problem. ing with their parents in Bryan-College Station ture cannot be rearranged. 1977 to 1981 before serving in the United Walton Hall and Hart Hall were built in 1931 and varsity athletes are placed in V-1. Outside Room decorations are restricted based on States Marine Corps. Starnes was in C-2, before the 12 dorms and dining hall that cur- of living off campus, these cadets still participate a cadet’s classification. According to Starnes, moved dorms every year and said that living rently make up the Corps Quad were built in in other mandatory Corps activities. freshmen are not allowed to put up posters, with the Corps has changed since his time 1939. Crocker Hall, Davis-Gary Hall and Moses Cadets are required to attend five morning curtains, use rugs, fitted sheets, or mattress at A&M. Hall were built in the same style as the Corps formations and three evening formations per pads. They are also limited to three items or “The dorms are much nicer, a little big- Quad dorms in 1942. week. Following these formations, they eat at less on their desks. As their classification in- ger and the furniture is better,” Starnes said. Since 1939, the Quad has been renovated Duncan Dining Hall. Starnes said cadets have creases, cadets can decorate their hole more. “Everything’s much more climate-con- several times — throughout the late 1960s, ear- meal plans to pay for these eight “march-in Sophomores are allowed one poster or flag, trolled. The dining hall has more opportu- ly 1980s and early 1990s. The biggest renova- meals” per week. a small bath mat, a small rug, a coffee maker nities for you to eat different things. When tion to the Quad occurred from 2015 to 2017 The Corps dorms have their own separate and no more than five items on their desk. I was here, we ate family-style.” and added four study spaces called Leadership handbook with the Department of Residence Juniors and seniors are allowed curtains, Starnes said living with the Corps dorms Learning Centers (LLCs), a Starbucks and im- Life. A lot of the handbook matches the regula- more wall decorations, one microwave and is like living in a Living Learning Commu- proved landscaping and lighting. The interiors tions given to other on-campus residents. How- refrigerator, a video game system and a tele- nity because they have upperclassmen that of all 12 dorms were completely renovated. Ac- ever, instead of resident advisors, the Corps has vision smaller than 40 inches. act as mentors. According to Starnes, living cording to Housing Assignments Office Asso- Housing Officers that enforce dorm policies. “It’s just an austere life for them,” Starnes on campus also makes university traditions ciate Director Jeff Wilson, the cost to renovate Even if cadets are 21 or older, they are still not said. “You have to be willing to live that more accessible. each dorm was around $9 million. allowed to have alcohol in the dorms. Addition- Corps lifestyle.” “We have 44 individual living learning Regulations ally, no more than four cadets are permitted in Features communities here on the Quad, each of The dorms can house a total of 2,600 cadets. one room at a time. As part of the 2017 renovations, four them helping sophomores and freshmen The cadets are housed two per room and there Routine room or “hole” inspections are per- LLCs were added to the Quad. The first with their academics,” Starnes said. “You’re are two community restrooms per floor. The formed for all Corps dorms. Inspectors look at floors contain offices for Corps Staff, while part of the traditions that you’re also Corps dorms are named after people who have the cleanliness of floors, mirrors and storage ar- the other three floors have meeting rooms, building.” classifiedssee ads at thebatt.com Place an ad When to call Private Party Want ads Phone 979.845.0569 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only Suite L400, Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. 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As the oldest organization on campus, the Corps of Cadets is interwoven into the traditions and history of Texas A&M. This history can be seen through the many statues and pillars around campus that are dedicated to the Corps and the military. Here are some of the Corps-related landmarks that can be seen around the A&M campus.

The Core Values of Texas A&M Monument

Location: West side of Kyle Field Installed: 2015 History: The 24-foot monument represents the core values of A&M — respect, leadership, integrity, loyalty, excellence and selfl ess service. All six core values and pieces from the Aggie Ring are depicted on the monument, along with a sabre-wei- lding Ross Volunteer placed on the Spanish-American War Memorial third tier. The back of the monument starts with rough limestone and then Corps Arches • Location: In front of the Corps Arches smooths out as it goes to the fl oor. • Installed: 1953 This is meant to represent the journey • Location: Entry to Corps Quadrangle • History: Given to A&M by the American Memorial Association, that an A&M student will go through • Installed: 1975 the Spanish-American War Memorial is dedicated to the student during their time at the university. • History: The Corps Arches serve as the entry to the quad o cers, faculty and alumni who fought in the Spanish-American — the center of Corps housing — and are held up by 12 War and related confl icts. pillars, meant to represent the 12th Man spirit of A&M. The arches were built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the university. They feature the Corps’ emblem with “Texas A&M Corps of Cadets” spelled across the top.

Fightin’ Texas Reveille Cemetery Aggie Band Pillar • Location: Richardson Zone Plaza • Installed: 2000 and Corps of Cadets Pillar • History: Reveille I-IV were buried with her head and paws Location: East side of Kyle Field towards the scoreboard at the north entrance of Kyle Field. This Installed: 2014 tradition began in 1944 when Reveille I died, but changed in 1977 History: These two monuments stand on the east side of Kyle Field when Kyle Field expanded and the former fi rst ladies were moved and represent the storied history that both the Aggie Band and to Cain Park. After another Reveille was added to the cemetery, Corps of Cadets have with A&M football. Each one is topped with I-V were moved to the Richardson Zone Plaza in 2000. Since their respective symbols. They were two of fi ve monuments to be World War I Memorial then, Reveille VI-VIII have been buried there as well. Despite the unveiled during the fi rst phase of the stadium’s reconstruction. change, the tradition of having Reveille facing the scoreboard to • Location: In front of Corps Arches watch the outcome of the games continued after a scoreboard • Installed: 1924 was installed at the cemetery. • History: To honor the 60 Aggies who died in World War Pinky Wilson I, the World War I Memorial, also known as the West Gate Location: West side of Sam Houston Memorial, displays names of the fallen soldiers and an Sanders Corps of Cadets Center American Flag carved in the granite. The plaque on the Installed: 2008 monument reads, “In recognition of the splendid partici- History: At midnight yells, sporting pation by the A&M College of Texas in the World War and events and graduation, the Aggie of the heroic sacrifi ces made by her sons. This memorial is War Hymn can be heard from all given by the class of 1923-24-25-26.” generations of Aggies. James Vernon “Pinky” Wilson, Class of 1920, was the author of this A&M anthem, fi rst writing the lyrics while fi ghting in World War I. The brass statue outside of the Corps of Cadets Center shows Wilson in his army uniform.

Danger 79er Location: Center of Corps Quadrangle Installed: 1999 History: Lieutenant General James Military Walk F. Hollingsworth — known by his Corps Plaza Memorial radio call sign Danger 79er — served • Location: Walkway between Sbisa Dining Hall and James Earl 36 years in the military spanning • Location: Entry of Corps Arches Rudder Statue from World War II to the Korean and • Installed: 1969, moved to the Quad in 1976 • Installed: First paved in the early 1900s Vietnam Wars. Hollingsworth was • History: Paying tribute to the Aggies who were killed • History: Military Walk was originally a path traveled by cadets Class of 1940, and according to his in action from 1945 to 2001, the Corps Plaza Memorial as they marched across campus in formation. In the early 1900s, obituary, is the most decorated o cer is a plaque located at the Corps Arches. The plaque also Military Walk was a paved road before becoming a pedestrian from the university. He has received includes the verse John 15:13, which reads, “Greater love pathway in the 1970s. In 2010, the walkway was refurbished, three Distinguished Service Crosses, hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his and several informative markers were added to document the four Distinguished Service Medals, four friends.” university’s history. Silver Stars, three Legions of Merit, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Soldier’s Medal and six Purple Hearts for his service. Compiled by Abigail Ochoa, photos by Cassie Stricker CORPS The Battalion | 3.6.19 9

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C MIDNIGHTS

Photos by Cassie Stricker — THE BATTALION

The Class A uniform, worn by freshman Mark Hill and referred to as A’s, is worn for special occasions such as Muster and Silver Taps. Class B’s, known as Bravos, are the everyday uniform of the cadet. Class C’s, worn by senior Matthew Hill and known as ACU’s, are worn for certain classes such as chemical labs or when it is raining. They are not permitted to be worn in the MSC. The Midnight uniform is worn often for occasions such as job interviews. It is a junior and senior privilege to wear Midnights. The ABCs of cadet uniforms While in the Corps, members follow head facing in on the Class A Blouse or for- shirt, a khaki tie, a service or pink garrison in comparison to seniors who are allowed a ward on the uniform shirts. Worn brass will cap, class belt/buckle, black low quarter shoes maximum length of two inches. strict clothing and grooming guidelines be replaced. with black socks or senior boots and autho- Shaved heads and other extreme hairstyles Engraved brass is authorized for seniors, rized ribbons. Medals, at the direction of the are prohibited unless approved by the Major By Hannah Falcon and Kathryn Whitlock and the engraving must relate to the individ- Corps commander, or ribbons can be worn Unit IG. The hair can not interfere with the @hannahfalcon_ and @Kathryn-whitloc8 ual’s outfit and be free from offensive material. with this uniform. proper wear of uniform and must conform The engraved brass must be approved by the Female Uniforms to the natural shape of the head. Mohawks, The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is the Major Unit Cadet Training Officer through The most notable difference between male unnatural balding, unnatural single patches oldest student organization on campus, the Major Unit Inspector General. and female uniforms is that female cadets have of hair, asymmetrical styles, etchings, braids, and as a military-style organization, numer- Ribbons the option of wearing a skirt with panty hose locks and twists are not allowed. Dyes, bleach- ous uniforms are issued to each cadet. Various Cadets wear ribbons on their chests to and pumps. Every variation of a cadet uni- es, frostings and tints are allowed if they are versions of the daily, field and dress uniforms signify their outfits and achievements. The form has a skirt option for females. However, natural colorings and they must compliment are tailored to suit summer and winter, and ribbons are distinguished by color and the seniors must wear trousers with their boots. the cadets skin tone. the uniforms consist of headgear, shirts, pants, pattern of the stripes. Ribbons can also set All Cadet Uniforms Sideburns can not extend below the top jackets, footwear and belts. apart members of special groups, such as the The Class C Uniform is worn for inclem- orifice of the ear, cannot taper, flare or come History Parsons Mounted Cavalry’s plain orange, the ent weather, field training and to “wet” labs to a point, and cannot exceed ⅛” when fully Since its inception, the Corps of Cadets’ Ross Volunteers’ yellow with one thick white – where various chemicals and hazards may be extended. The cadet must be clean-shaven at uniforms have changed with the style of the stripe in the middle and the yell leaders’ white encountered. It consists of the Army Combat all times except for eyebrows and eyelashes U.S. Army’s uniforms. The idea was that ca- with three skinny maroon stripes. Uniform (ACU) blouse, trousers, cap, utility unless a skin condition requires otherwise. dets would save money when they graduated One notable group that can be distinguished belt and service-authorized boots with green Fingernails are to be clean and trimmed and by already owning the uniform they would by ribbons and belts is the Fish Drill Team. or black socks. cannot extend past the fingertips. Earrings are need when enlisting. Around World War I, They are set aside by their ribbons’ maroon The Physical Training (PT) Uniform is not allowed on campus while in uniform or the “doughboy” uniforms — forest green and white slanted stripes, their white belts and worn while doing physical training exercises. attending a Corps-related function. One ring pants and jackets with large round buttons chrome brass in performance uniforms. While It consists of the approved outfit PT shorts is allowed per hand but not during band or down the chest — were worn both within chrome brass is typically only worn by Drum and top or issued Corps PT shirt and shorts, physical training activities. Necklaces are al- the armed forces and at A&M. At the time Majors, the Fish Drill Team dons them for short white socks, short black socks, or long lowed but can not be visible. Wristwatches of World War II, “pinks” and “greens” were performances. calf high white socks and appropriate athletic and fitness bands are allowed if they are con- the style in the armed forces. The Corps start- Cadets’ ribbons also show off awards such shoes. If sweat pants are worn, then the sweat sistent with military appearance. ed wearing pinks and greens at this time and as honor roll, distinguished humanitarian, life top or unit must also be worn. Female cadets Female Grooming has continued ever since. “Pinks” refers to saving and best in major unit. can wear their hair in a ponytail as part of the Women’s hair must be clean and neat and the khaki color of their pants, and “greens” Ribbons and medals are not worn together. uniform but cannot wear earrings. in the female military style while in uniform. refers to their olive colored jackets which are Male Uniforms Worn to Midnight Yell by the junior class The hair cannot fall below the bottom edge adorned with pins and ribbons. This uniform As an optional senior uniform for formal and for other occasions or training, the Cs of the back of the collar or hang down below is coming back into style in the army as well. occasions that is the equivalent to a tuxedo, & Ts uniform consists of ACU trousers, ap- the front covering the neck. There must be Senior Boots the male’s Class AA Uniform consists of a proved outfit physical training t-shirt or Corps at least one inch from the scalp on the top of At the time of the World War I dough- green dress blouse, pink trousers or boot pants, PT uniform t-shirt, ACU cap, class belt with the head and 0.25 inches from the base of the boy uniforms, cadets were required to wrap white dress shirt, a black bow tie, a service cap, buckle or utility belt and service-authorized hairline. If the hair is pinned up, it must be up the calves of their trousers everyday. This senior belt/buckle and black low quarter shoes boots with green or black socks. styled to prevent loose ends and cannot con- task was tedious and cumbersome, but some with black socks or senior boots. Only medals Civilian attire can be worn off campus at tain excessive amounts of grooming aid. Hair cadets noticed that officers in the armed forces are worn with this uniform. any time and on campus as prescribed. No nets are allowed but must be similar to the would wear calf-high boots instead of wrap- Worn at formal Corps events and special cadet can be prohibited from wearing civil- hair color. Bangs are allowed but must be neat ping them. Thus, senior boots were created as occasions, the Class A Uniform consists of the ian attire of their choosing when authorized. and not touch the eyebrow. Conspicuous hair a privilege for senior cadets, who then got to green dress blouse, the poplin shirt, a black Freshman may be required to tuck in their ornaments are not allowed. skip the daily calf wrapping. necktie, a service cap, class belt/buckle and shirts while on the Quad or dorm. No class Women can wear cosmetics and jewelry in While early senior boots were lace-up, to- black low quarter shoes with black socks or se- of cadet is required to wear civilian attire not Class Bravos or higher, but the cosmetics must day’s cadets wear a taller, laceless style. Senior nior boots. Again, only medals are worn with of their choosing. According to regulations, be applied conservatively and in good taste. boots are custom made to fit a cadet’s feet by this uniform. if a cadet has to ask if an outfit is appropriate, Only black or brown mascara is allowed, and Holick’s, a shop founded by original Fightin’ Currently prescribed as the Uniform of the then the cadet should assume it is not. Appro- lip liner or lip frosts are prohibited. Texas Aggie Band leader Joseph Holick. Ca- Day, the Class B Winter uniform is worn at priate civilian attire is authorized for class on Fingernails can not extend more than ¼” dets order their boots during freshman year the direction of the Corps Commander. It campus and other activities when a cadet has past the fingertip, and the polish must compli- and wait four years to receive this rite of pas- consists of pink trousers or pink boot pants, a documented medical chit that doesn’t allow ment the cadets skin tone and be conservative. sage. a short sleeve gabardine shirt, a pink garrison the uniform to be worn. Natural-looking manicures are authorized. Brass cap, class belt/buckle, black low quarter shoes Male Grooming One set of gold, silver, pearl, or diamond According to a Battalion article from 2015, with black socks or senior boots, and all au- Men’s hair will be neat and closely trimmed earrings are allowed with Class AA, A, or B earning the Corps Brass is highly significant thorized ribbons. with no eccentric wearing of body hair. The and only one per ear. The earring cannot ex- for a freshman as it represents the Corps of The Class B Summer Uniform consists of edges will be clipped at the side and back but ceed ¼” in diameter and cannot extend be- Cadets’ goal of producing exceptional military the gabardine trousers or boot pants, a short has to be evenly graduated around the head low the earlobe. Earrings are not authorized officers and statesmen. The insignia is worn on sleeve gabardine shirt, gabardine garrison cap, from no length at the hairline on the lower in Class C uniform, physical training gear, or a cadet’s left collar. appropriate belt buckle, black low quarter portion of the head to the upper portion of Cs & Ts uniform. According to uniform regulations, the Ca- shoes with black socks or senior boots and all the head. The hairline will be tapered from One ring or ring set is permitted per hand det’s brass and ranking should remain shined authorized ribbons. “0” regardless of class. but cannot be worn during band or physical and free of polish buildup. Only Drum Majors Authorized to be worn by juniors and se- As Cadets gain seniority, they are allowed training activities. Wristwatches and fitness have chromed brass. Dull or damaged brass is niors at special occasions and civilian casual to grow their hair progressively longer. First bands are allowed if they are consistent with not allowed. events, the Midnight uniform consists of pink semester freshman have significantly shorter military appearance. All Corps brass is worn with the knight’s trousers or boot pants, a long sleeve midnight hair with a maximum length of 0.25 inches

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ASH S ERVICES : • Campusology - A question about traditions, history, class, used with discretion.

(Liturgy of the Word and distribution Ashes of ) facts, etc. Also referred to as “Campos.” • PT - Physical Training; Cadets usually attend PT in

§. 7:00 am • CO - Commanding Officer (is also a real military term). the morning.

§. 9:00 am • D&C - Drill and Ceremonies Cadets; also known as a • Rams - Demerits.

§. 10:20 m a at St. Mary's cadet not pursuing a career in the military after college. • Re-bag - To go back to bed after formation. (Bldg F, ) Rm120 §. 12:00 pm at Blinn College • CT - Member of the Corps of Cadets (who is not in • Rest! - Be Quiet!

§. 12:40 pm at Rudder Theater the Aggie Band). • RV - Ross Volunteer.

§. 5:45 pm at St. Mary's • Elephant - A senior (permitted for use only by other • Sergebutt - A junior cadet, referring to the Ol’ Army

seniors); Freshman, sophomores and juniors are not al- NCO cadet privilege of wearing uniforms made from at Rudder Theater ASH W ED at NESDAY Rudder MASSES Theater : lowed to say the word “elephant.” serge material (permitted for use only by other juniors

(a full Mass, including Ashes and Communion) • Good Bull - A phrase used to describe anything that and seniors); It is often shortened to “butt.” §. 5:30 pm embraces or promotes the Aggie Spirit or the traditions • Trigon - The Military Science Building.

§. 7:30 pm of Texas A&M; It is also used to signify approval of • Whip out - Standardized Corps procedure to intro-

§. 7:30 pm at St. Mary's virtually anything. duce oneself.

at St. Mary's • Groad - Oxidation build up on cadet brass; Also used (in Spanish, Act Ctr) Information is compiled from the Corps of Cadets’ Cadence. at St. Mary's as an adjective to characterize unacceptable appearance,

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