Student Spotlight

Texas A&M Rec Sports graphic titled “Finding Value as Rec Sports Staff,” featuring Xander Reeves ’29 in an intramural official uniform on the right and Liliana Lara ’27 seated in an official’s chair on the left. The maroon-and-white design highlights both student staff members alongside the Texas A&M Rec Sports logo.

Finding Value As Rec Sports Staff

Xander Reeves ’29 and Liliana Lara ’27 give a glimpse into their lives, their jobs and how they found community through Rec Sports

Olivia Bogard ’27 smiles while climbing an indoor rock wall, secured in a climbing harness and reaching for a hold. Colorful climbing holds cover the wall behind her, with decorative circular graphics surrounding her. Text on the left reads, “Olivia Bogard ’27: Finding Confidence Beyond Her Comfort Zone.”

Olivia Bogard ’27: Finding Confidence Beyond Her Comfort Zone

The Outdoor Adventures shift worker got over her fears of climbing the climbing tower and found both a hobby and a job at Outdoor Adventures

Courtland Barnett is standing with a Gig em sign with a maroon background and a text overlay reading, "Courtland Barnett '26 Breaking Records."

Courtland Barnett ’26: Breaking Records

After pocketing 279 wins, Courtland Barnett secured the all time record for intramural wins

Jayden Wilson '27 is standing with Gig em sign with the weight room as a backdrop. A text is overlayed, reading, "Jayden Wilson'27 Working Through The Hours."

Jayden Wilson ’27: Working Through The Hours

Strength & Conditioning manager works flexible hours trying to manage and mentor those under him

Ava Serna is highlighted with a text reading, "Ava Serna '27: Leading With Confidence."

Ava Serna ’27: Leading with Confidence

Intramural Office Supervisor strives to uplift herself and those around her

“Graphic featuring Layton Morris ’25 giving a thumbs-up, with smaller photos of him working at a computer and inspecting mechanical equipment, titled ‘Keeping Cool: Layton Morris.’”

Layton Morrison ’25: Keeping Cool

A calm, capable supervisor anchors Rec Sports Aquatics through high-pressure moments

Sean Mckeon is standing with a Gig em sign against a backdrop of the rockwall, which is overlayed with text reading, "Scaling New Heights Sean Mckeon '27."

Sean McKeon ’27, Scaling New Heights

Junior route setter gains hands-on experience with EP Climbing internship

Student-athlete Josh Mueck ’25 throws a disc in a park, wearing a maroon and white jersey with his name on the back. Large bold text on the right reads “Josh ’25 Mueck.”

Josh Mueck ’25: Building the Team

Graduate student leads Disc Golf to official Sport Clubs status

Keaton Young wearing an A&M jacket, giving a thumbs up in front of a display of sports equipment labeled 'A Helping Hand'.

Keaton Young ’25: A Helping Hand

Facilities Supervisor builds leadership skills while managing daily Operations & Events at the Student Rec Center

Portrait of Lola Kiliddjian smiling wearing a headset next to a text block stating 'Lola Kilidjian '26' and 'Building Toward Something'.”

Lola Kiliddjian ’26: We’re Building Toward Something

Fitness & Wellness instructor, student assistant builds community with participants and staff