ptember 24,2{
5, The
he sho)
A&M Corps members learn responsibility and
discipline while forming strong relationships
Every
1 Ice: Rap starts 5:50 a.in.
to it. It started off
en into ‘‘thug";
■ dance feel
ge's song “Fair.
Ja Rule’s "Liviii
■i is becominghb
-like again.
ilion: Your musK
msidered part)-a
es it gets dubbec
Do you think n
w would consu
pioneers of b:
I Ice: It isnotne.3
)ty music, but ire
Southern moveiK
no mainstream.'*
ie first groups fa
>th the Ghetto Be
I the movement
a lion: To end:
m fans expect i
ojects that 2 E
king on? Can*
e\v albums orrr
HAT IT S LIKI
\
By Crystal Dobson
THE BATTALION
ousting and there Cadets member.
weekday, the alarm clock buzzes at
announcing another day for a Corps of
Cadets roll out of bed and “fall out” for their 6
a.m. physical training, which usually consists of
It is slowly mov: running and upper body workouts. They know the
daily routine like the back of their hand.
As stated on the Sullivan Ross statue, the Corps
of Cadets strives to teach its members how to be “a
soldier, a statesman and a knightly gentleman.”
Although some students may not understand the
traditions of the Corps, most respect the members
who represent Texas A&M.
Freshman E.J. Deshotel. a general studies major
in Company C-2, said he wanted to participate in
the tradition that originated with the beginnings of
the University.
“Joining the Corps looked like a challenge, but I
wanted to be a pan of one of the great traditions that
A&M is known for.” Deshotel said. “I knew I was
going to be fine as soon as 1 arrived to campus, and
since then. I've learned how to be a part of a team
by working as a group with my buddies. We have
had fun working together, learning all of the funda
mentals that will help later on in life.”
The traditions of the Corps are there for a reason.
One of the purposes is to help build leadership qual
ities and teach students how to be knowledgeable
for what they may pursue later in life.
The.Corps not only teaches responsibility and
time management skills, but also helps its mem
bers adjust to campus life. Just as a non-cadet
student needs to find his or her niche, the cadets
find one within their units.
Divided into outfits or companies, the Corp rep
resents different elements vital to the military tradi
tion. When a student applies to be a Corps member,
they are placed in an outfit that is right for them.
Ice: We have a»
ected to be nek
i October cai::
ty.” The new tni
n tune with thes
e Crew style, but
there w ill be ate
duId expect art'
in early 2002,
During the course of four years, the members of
the outfits build strong relationships with their fel
low cadets. Although they may belong to different
companies, all Corps members face similar chal
lenges that often result in lifelong friendships.
Each year, a Corps member takes a different role
in the outfit. Freshman year is considered the year of
learning everything about the Corps of Cadets’
foundation and its roots at A&M.
Freshmen also follow behind the sophomores’
footsteps, which is why sophomores are described
as the teachers. They train the freshman but contin
ue to learn from the upperclassmen.
Patrick Mireur, sophomore journalism major
in Company B-l, enjoys the responsibilities of
being a sophomore as compared to his previous
year as a freshman.
“Having the status as a sophomore is much more
respectable than freshman status,” Mireur said. “I
like having more leeway and more responsibility.
Every move I make, 1 have to remember that I am
leading by example. Everything I do is mimicked,
which is why I feel more in control.”
Juniors and seniors learn leadership skills by set
ting examples for the sophomores on how to be
leaders when they get older.
The rest of the day for a Corps of Cadets
member is basic. After fallout, at approximately
6:40 a.m., morning formation occurs. All of the
members form at the Quadrangle to salute the
colors and take accountability of each outfit.
Afterward, they march to Duncan Dining Center
and eat together. Breakfast is the Cadets’ most
important meal of the day because announce
ments and the daily prayer are said.
Mornings at 7:15 a.m. is when training for fresh
men begins. The Cadets meet in their respective
dorms and teach them how to be better Corps mem
bers.
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. is designated “aca
demic day.” During these hours, members are must
attend class to become better students.
After academic day, there is more training time
for freshman, and this is usually when upperclass
men inspect their rooms and correct the underclass
men’s mistakes.
Evening formation is at 5:40 p.m., and is the
same as morning formation. 7 to 10 p.m. is call to
quarters (CQ). Designated study time for freshmen
and sophomores helps to build a strong grade-point
ratio. This is monitored heavily by a JCQ, who is an
appointed upperclassman that goes room to room
enforcing the importance of studying.
Freshmen need to rest for each day, so lights out
is 10:30 p.m. Most cadet upperclassmen usually are
found asleep not long after the freshmen.
Rafael Orduna, a senior theater arts major in
Company C-2, said he would not trade anything for
the experience he has gained the past four years.
“Being a senior in the Corps of Cadets brings on
the most responsibility I have ever had,” Orduna
said. “I have the privilege higher than any other
because I am responsible for the image of myself as
well as the image my outfit portrays to the rest of the
Corps and the student body.”
or i u: joe recoup
There's a
Place for You
Peace Corps
Talk to TAMU Alumni and
Former Volunteer
and Kimmi McMinn
{Moldova, 1998-2000)
October 1,1 to 3 p.m.
MSO Information Table
October 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MSG • Information Table
October 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ag Career Fair
Kleberg Building
Have your application ready and
want to interview? E-mail Kimmi
at kmcminn@peacecorps.gov.
www.peacecorps.gov * 1-800-424-8580
Laura Martinez,
Volunteer in Belize
Peace Corps works with any major.
Opportunities exist in the fields of
business, health, education,
environment, agriculture, community
development and information
technology. Find out how you can
earn a graduate degree while serving.
AFROTC.COM
'&VC
v-.vN
yan
st 29th St.
58-7272
Cameron Reynolds
Attorney At Law
Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court
Not Board Certified
Class of‘91
Jim James
Attorney At Law
Board Certified Criminal Law
Class of‘75
SPECIALIZING IN THE DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL^\
CHARGES INCLUDING:
Driving While Intoxicated
All Alcohol and Drug Offenses
All other Criminal Offenses
979-846-1934
e-mail: jim@tca.net
website: http://jimwjames.wld.com
J
ongratula ;k.. r .
% * to our Aggie Financial Representative Interns
We’re proud to recognize the efforts of our outstanding Aggie Financial
Representative Interns who placed #2 in the nationwide Annual Goal Post
Competition for 2000-2001! These interns worked in offices from Austin,
San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and College Station.
We’ll be on campus for the Business Career Fair, September 25-26,
with an Information Session in Rudder on October 31
and Interviews in Kyle on November 1.
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network
14550 Torrey Chase, Suite 465
Houston, TX 77014
281 583 4330
W Northwestern Mutual
FINANCIAL NETWORK”
Innovative solutions for retirement, estate, insurance and personal finance.
05-2025 02001 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.. Milwaukee. Wl 1075-105
Are you there yet?
www.nmfn.com
Food
100 Lucky Students
Will Be Selected To
Have FREE BBQ
At The President’s
Home With
Ray and Sally
Bowen
Tkiesday, October 9, 2001
6:00 p.m.
-
Registration deadline:
1 Students sign up at:
September 27, 2001
For more info call the
http ://rev. tamu.edu/freebbq/
Office of University Relations
Entertainment By
845-6817
Voices of
( Rain site: MSC 224 )
Praise
I L
You pick up a lot of important
survival tools in ROTC.
Starting with a tuition check.
First things first. Pay the bills, get through college, then get on with the rest of your life.
Fortunately, joining Air Force ROTC can help you do all this and more. You could earn up to 100
percent of your tuition, fees and book costs — plus up to $400 of additional spending money
every month. Not to mention gaining skills you'd use your entire career — like leadership, team-building
and physical fitness. To find out how, visit AFROTC.COM or call 1-800-522-0033, ext. 2091.
U.S.AIR FORCE
R-O-T-C