News from
The Association
The Association to Give Over $3 Million to A&M in 2005
Due to the generosity of thousands of former students, Aggie parents and
friends of Texas A&M University, The Association of Former Students will
provide more than $3.5 million in support to the university in 2005. These
funds will be used to support scholarships, student organizations, faculty
enrichment programs and much more. The Association would like to thank all of
the class agents and club officers, who work year-round to strengthen the ties
between former students and The Association, and our faithful supporters, who
continuously give. We look forward to supporting Texas A&M University in
2005!
The Association Mourns the Loss of A.W. "Head" Davis Jr. '45,
Past Association President
The Association of Former Students lost a long-time friend and strong supporter
in the passing of A.W. "Head" Davis Jr. '45 on January 13, 2005. He was 80.
Over the course of his life, Davis served The Association of Former Students
and Texas A&M in numerous capacities including stints as a member of the
Board of Directors for The Association, President of The Association and
Chairman of the Texas A&M University Foundation Board of Trustees. "Head
Davis '45 was one of the finest Texas Aggies I have ever known," commented
Porter S. Garner III '79, executive director of The Association of Former
Students. "He had a profound love for Texas A&M and The Association of
Former Students. I was most fortunate to know Head and enjoy his loyal and
inspiring friendship. I already miss him." For the complete story, go to
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/release.aspx?p=107.
Aggies Instrumental in Relief Efforts for Tsunami Victims
Mike McGowan '90 has been working overtime lately in response to the
devastating effects of the tsunami that swamped the Indian Ocean rim in
December. As co-founder of a successful human resources consulting firm in
Jakarta, Indonesia, where he resides, McGowan has witnessed first-hand the
extreme areas of need and has gone to work to help meet those needs. Since the
disaster, he has utilized his business connections to head up relief efforts in
Aceh, the Indonesian province worst-hit by the tsunami. Together with his
friend and co-founder, T. R. Sigit Mursidi '90, he strives to direct their
funds and resources to the areas that need them most. McGowan and Mursidi's
efforts have been funded through their own personal resources and through
contributions from friends and fellow Aggies around the globe. For more
information, visit their company website at
www.ganesha-aggies.com.
Aggie 100 Program Seeking Nominations
Know a successful Aggie? Who doesn't? The Center for New Ventures and
Entrepreneurship in cooperation with The Association is launching the Aggie
100, a program that finds these highflying companies and their Aggie leaders.
Each year, Aggie 100 will identify, recognize and celebrate the 100 fastest
growing Aggie-owned or managed businesses in the world. The 2005 Aggie 100
program will culminate with an awards celebration on campus in October, and
winners will also be featured in the November 2005 issue of the Texas Aggie
. Don't miss this chance to nominate your company or that of a friend. For the
full story, go to
http://www.spurdigital.com/clients/cnve/011405/aggie100.html.
Dates Announced for Aggie Hostel 2005
The Association is excited to announce June 5-10 as the dates for Aggie Hostel
2005. If you are an Aggie over 60 years of age, we invite you and your spouse
to return to campus and reacquaint yourself with Aggieland. You will have the
opportunity to attend insightful lectures by faculty members, get a
behind-the-scenes view of programs at A&M, enjoy evening entertainment and
of course, participate in great Aggie traditions. For more information on this
exciting week of activities, please contact the Campus Programs office at (979)
845-7514 or visit our website at
www.AggieNetwork.com/AggieHostel.
Super Bowl Commercial Produced by Aggie
While many will be enjoying Super Bowl coverage with friends and food on
February 6, Mike Albrecht '82 will be intently watching Super
Bowl commercials for one in particular--the one he helped design. As the vice
president of Freed Advertising in Sugarland, Texas, Albrecht has worked with
Cosentino USA on an extensive ad campaign that is spearheaded by the 30-second
Super Bowl spot. The "I am Diana Pearl" commercial, which is an ad for
Silestone quartz countertops, features Chicago Bears legends Mike Ditka,
William "Refrigerator" Perry and Jim McMahon as well as basketball wild man
Dennis Rodman.
Get the Scoop on Your Class Reunion through the Aggie Network
Wondering when your class will have its next reunion? It may be sooner than you
think. The Aggie Network can help you keep up with your class reunion schedule
as well as document the event to share with the Aggie family. To find out when
your next gathering will be, go to
www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions. If your classmates already get together
on a regular basis to watch football games, attend annual barbecue or fishing
trips or just to share good bull, send us pictures of your group. For more
information on how to submit your pictures, email
Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Join The Traveling Aggies on a Tennis Trip to La Jolla
Looking for a trip filled with excitement and competition? Come support the
nationally ranked Texas A&M men's tennis team in La Jolla, California,
March 3-7 where they will participate in the elite Pacific Coast Doubles
Championship Tournament. Stay at the Sea Lodge on La Jolla Shores Beach and
fill your days with tennis matches, shopping or other optional activities along
with great Aggie camaraderie. Cost of the trip starts at $875 (based on double
occupancy) per person. For more information, call (979) 845-7514 or visit
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel/Trips/TripDetail.aspx?TripID=63&m=lajolla05.
The Association Announces Board of Directors for 2005
During their 2004 Fall Council Meeting, The Association of Former Students
Leadership Council elected the 2005 Board of Directors. Richard Kardys '67 of
San Antonio will serve as Association President for 2005 and Van Taylor '71 of
Dallas will serve as President Elect. Charles A. (Chuck) Ellison '76 of College
Station rounds out the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President.
Included on the Board are newly elected Directors William (Bill) Mahomes, Jr.
'69 of Dallas and S. Shariq Yosufzai '74 of Oakland, California. For a complete
list of the Board of Directors who provide oversight and direction to the
operations of The Association, please visit
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/TheAssociation/Board.aspx.
Aggie Ring Orders
The Aggie Ring Program is currently taking orders for qualified current and
former students. Rings ordered by February 17, 2005, will be delivered on April
14, 2005, at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Rings may be
ordered in person, by mail or by fax. For complete details, please call (979)
845-1050 or visit
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring. We look forward to assisting you with
your Aggie Ring order!
News from Texas A&M University
Aggie Band, Ross Volunteers Perform in Inaugural Parade
The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band and the Ross Volunteers were on hand in
Washington, D.C. January 20 where they marched in the second-term inaugural
parade of President George W. Bush. The Ross Volunteers, along with Reveille
VII, also made an appearance at the Texas State Society's Black Tie & Boots
Ball which took place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on January 19. The
Ross Volunteers performed ceremonial duties and served as honor guard for the
governor of Texas.
Former A&M President Vandiver Dies at 79
Texas A&M University President Emeritus Frank E. Vandiver passed away
January 7 at his home in College Station. He was 79. Vandiver served as
president of Texas A&M from 1981-1988 and later served as university
distinguished professor and president emeritus. Vandiver was also regarded as a
renowned historian and taught history at several institutions including
Washington University in St. Louis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,
Rice University and Oxford University. For more on this story, go to
http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/05/011005-7.html.
Head Men's Basketball Coach Gillispie Featured on Sports
Illustrated Website
Aggie Head Men's Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie was recently interviewed and
featured in a column on Sports Illustrated's website. The column, written by
Stewart Mandel, is called "Extreme Makeover" and highlights Gillispie's success
in turning around the A&M men's basketball program. The high point of the
season thus far has been the Aggies' stunning 74-63 upset over No. 9 Texas on
January 12 in front of a record crowd at Reed Arena. Currently, the Aggies are
13-3 overall. To read "Extreme Makeover" online, visit
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/stewart_mandel/01/17/texasam/index.html.
Aggie Named Rhodes Scholar 2005
Nicholas J. Anthis '05, a biochemistry major at Texas A&M University, has
been chosen from among 904 applicants, who were endorsed by more than 340
colleges and universities, as a 2005 Rhodes Scholar. He will enter Oxford
University in England in October for two to three years of study. For the full
story, go to
http://www.thebatt.com/news/2004/11/23/News/Anthis.Named.Rhodes.Scholar-814147.shtml.
MSC Bookstore to Feature Aggie Authors
The MSC Bookstore is organizing a section of books written by former students
of Texas A&M University. If you have authored, co-authored or illustrated a
book that is in print, please notify the MSC by emailing
tamutradebooks@hotmail.com. In your email, please include the book's
title, ISBN number and your contact information. For more information, call
(979) 845-8681.
Sea Aggies Win Sloops Championship
The Texas A&M University at Galveston sailing team finished their 2004 fall
season with a win at the 2004 Intercollegiate North American Sloop
Championship. The regatta was hosted by the University of California at Irvine
and was held in Newport Beach, California, at the Balboa Yacht Club. The team
from the branch campus of Texas A&M shocked the collegiate racing world
with their win. A sloop is a three-person boat with a spinnaker. Sail team
members Scott Stanton '06, Andrew McInnes '06, Brad Winslett '08 and Nick
Moraski '07 traveled with Coach Gerard Coleman for the competition, but all are
quick to claim the victory for the entire sailing team. For the entire story,
visit http://www.tamug.edu/news/regatta/index.htm
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Aggie Crowned Miss Black Houston
Itang Young '06, a junior industrial distribution engineering major at Texas
A&M University, has been crowned Miss Black Houston 2004-2005. The pageant,
in its twentieth year, aids winners and runners-up in post-secondary scholastic
funding. As Miss Black Houston, Young said she will stress the importance of
higher education among young black women. "I will let them know that knowledge
is power, and that it is one of those abstract objects that no person can take
away from you." For more on this story, go to
http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/121004young.php.
Aggie Calendar
January 29 - Men's Basketball vs. Baylor
5 p.m., Reed Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
January 30 - Women's Basketball vs. Texas Tech
2 p.m., Reed Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
February 1 - Orange & Maroon Legislative Day
Austin, Texas
For more information, visit
www.orange-maroon.org.
Feb 4 - Buck Weirus Spirit Award Applications Due
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
February 12 - Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma State
5 p.m., Reed Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
February 14-26 - Class of '56 Mini Reunion Cruise
February 16 - Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska
7 p.m., Reed Arena
For more information, call (979) 845-3248.
February 24 - Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
For more information, call (979) 845-7514.
March 11-13 - Class of '53 Mini Reunion, San Antonio
March 14-18 - Spring Break
March 21-23 - Sul Ross Group Reunion, College Station
Class of '50 Induction
March 25 - 2nd Annual Coppell A&M Club Scholarship Golf
Tournament
8 a.m., Riverchase Golf Club
For more information, call (979) 869-3450.
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