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Junior sports management student Carson Smith has been in awe of the Aggie Spirit since his first year at Texas A&M University.
By: Jane Lee
Issue date: 10/29/09 Section: News
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As the vice president for the Student Athlete Advisory Council, he said his love for sports combined with his Aggie pride has produced an incredible college experience.
A native from Mineral Wells, Texas, Smith chose to come to A&M because he wanted to run track in college as well as find a university that could help him reach his full potential.
"When I toured the campus, I felt very comfortable with the feel of the friendly, tightly-knit student body," Smith said. "I was particularly intrigued by the tradition of Texas A&M and the unexplainable spirit of Aggieland."
As vice president of the Student Athlete Advisory Council, Smith enhances the representation of student athletes in the NCAA and A&M.
The Student Athlete Advisory Council is made up of student athletes who desire to be a voice for student athlete welfare at Texas A&M and in the country, as well as to serve the University and community through service projects developed by Aggie Athletes Involved.
The council consists of eight executive leaders, four team representatives for every athletic team and 120 other active members.
Smith, a middle distances track athlete, said he is blessed to be a part of a council that cares for the community.
"I had the amazing opportunity to be the chair of Aggies CAN, an annual canned food drive which took place during the first week of October," Smith said.
He also said the Student Athlete Advisory Council taught him how to communicate properly, lead efficiently and serve humbly.
"The student athletes possess the heart to serve each other, the surrounding community and the University, and it rubs off on everyone in the organization," Smith said.
Mark Gold, a senior biomedical science major, said Smith is a driven student and leader.
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