Leadership, honor and respect are just a sample of the values exemplified in the lives of five former cadets who are being inducted into the Sam Houston Sanders Corps Center's "Corps Hall of Honor" on Saturday.
The late Maj. Gen. George F. Moore, Class of 1908; George P. Mitchell of the Woodlands, Class of 1940; John H. Lindsey of Houston, Class of 1944; retired Maj. Gen. Dionel E. Aviles, also of Houston, Class of 1953; and Erle A. Nye of Dallas, Class of 1959, will be inducted.
Major J.H. "Doc" Mills, media relations coordinator for the Office of the Commandant, said these men are examples of the fine leadership that the Corps aims to teach young people.
"These gentlemen are great examples of Aggie Spirit," Mills said. "They are the sort of role models we are looking for to influence today's cadets."
Mills said the inductees not only excel in their personal careers, but are public servants to the community and A&M.
Moore, the first Aggie to attain general officer rank, lettered in football, was a member of the Ross Volunteers and served as Commandant of the Corps of Cadets for two years.
Patrick Mireur, a senior journalism major and member of Company B-1, said Corps outfits strive to wear the General Moore Cord on their uniforms.
"The General Moore award is one of the highest achievements a unit can receive in my opinion," Mireur said. "It is given for achievements such as high grades and outstanding military bearings and reviews."
Mitchell, the namesake for A&M's new tennis complex, was recognized as a distinguished student and alumnus. He also donated 135 acres of land on Pelican Island that became the Mitchell Campus of A&M-Galveston.
Lindsey, former member of the A&M Board of Regents, has received the distinguished alumnus and 12th Man awards. He served as president of The Association of Former Students and has funded numerous scholarships. Lindsey was also a key player in the "Capturing the Spirit" and "One Spirit One Vision" capital campaigns.
Aviles earned baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees in civil engineering from Texas A&M. He served on the Texas A&M Board of Regents, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award and is a past Engineer of the Year for the State of Texas.
Nye, a member of the Texas A&M Board of Regents, is one of the Corps' biggest contributors, according to the Corps Center. He is the chairman and former CEO of TWU Corporation where he has worked for 44 years.
The induction ceremony will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Rudder Auditorium. To date, 49 former cadets, including Gov. Rick Perry, have been inducted in to the Corps Hall of Honor.
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