KBTX Features - Grant Castleberry
"I love the traditions and the camaraderie of the Corps. It's an amazing thought to think that I am taking part in something that so many great Americans have taken part in."
- Grant Castleberry
| Name: | Grant Castleberry |
| Hometown: | Katy, Texas |
| Parents: | Kelly Castleberry, '82; Preston & Susan Abbott |
| Siblings: | Andrew Abbott & Mary Beth Abbott |
| Outfit: | E-2 |
| Class Year: | 2005 |
| Major: | Agricultural Leadership |
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Cadet Grant Castleberry joined the Corps because he felt the Corps would offer him the best possible experience at Texas A&M. He agrees it has had its challenges.being active in Corps activities and Corps organizations, acting as Head Yell Leader, and first and foremost, trying to maintain a 4.0. But.all are challenges and experiences he would not trade.
When asked what bit of advice he would offer an incoming freshman in the Corps, Grant said, "Keep persevering! In the end, this will be one of the greatest times in your life. Enjoy it!" What Grant loves most about the Corps - "I love the traditions and the camaraderie of the Corps. It's an amazing thought to think that I am taking part in something so many great Americans have taken part in. Sometimes I am in awe of the heroes that have gone before me in the Corps."
Right now, Grant is a senior in the Corps. He also serves as Texas A&M's Head Yell Leader. After graduation, Grant will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. After serving his time in the Marine Corps, he would like to go into the seminary and eventually be involved in ministry. "I am a believer in Jesus, an American, and a Texas Aggie. All of those things are very important to me. I was raised to be a man of character and honor who stands up for what he believes in," Grant closed.
For the complete story on Grant's links to the Corps and A&M, click on the link to KBTX-Channel 3 below...it is a remarkable story of the Aggie Spirit!
Did you miss Grant's feature story on KBTX Channel 3?
Click HERE to view the video on the "From the Corps" section of the KBTX website.
