Class of '55 60th Anniversary Reunion

Reunion Accommodations

A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '55 60th Anniversary Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Inn on Barons Creek directly before March 30, 2015 at 866-990-0202. Be sure to reference the Group Name: '55 Texas A&M Class Reunion to receive the rate of $85 per night, plus tax. Call today! 

Inn on Barons Creek
308 S. Washington Street  — (866) 990-0202
$85/night, plus tax
Group Name: '55 Texas A&M Class Reunion
Deadline: March 30, 2015
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon

Reunion Registration & Check In

After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Class of 1955 60th Anniversary Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263; or you can register online.

If you have any questions, please contact the Former Student Programs office at The Association of Former Students at 800-633-7514.

Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the April 15 deadline.

Class of '55 Shirt Orders

Class Agent Brose Boubel is handling a shirt order for Class of 1955 shirts. The shirts are Maroon, 100% micro polyester, collared with pocket and will have the Reunion logo embroidered in white on the left chest above the pocket. Shirts come in sizes S-3XL and vary in price based on size. You can order the shirts through this Shirt Order Form.  All shirt orders must be submitted by April 3, 2015.

Please note that the we had the wrong address listed for Brose Boubel in the Reunion Mailer - The correct address is:
4724 Stonebriar Circle
College Station, TX 77845

Fredericksburg Attractions

For a small town of 9.300, Fredericksburg has an astonishing number of things to see & do. There are 80 points of historical significance in the downtown historic district, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Restaurants, museums, landmarks, galleries, antique malls & specialty shops abound up and down Main Street (aka Highways 290 & 87) that run concurrently through the middle of the district. The list below is a mere sample of attractions that might pique your interest. There are many more to choose from and we will have brochures and maps at the registration desk.

National Museum of the Pacific War, formerly known as the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Instead of a mere display of old war artifacts you will see an interactive museum that will excite even those not fond of military history. An expansion program is under way to triple the size, including a fully restored PT-boat, a Japanese midget sub captured at Pearl Harbor, an American flag sewn together from parachutes by U.S. prisoners of war, a “fat man” atomic bomb casing and a letter home from a serviceman that will touch your heart strings, along with 18,000 other items. Innovative displays include an interactive Guadalcanal’s Henderson Field and engaging walk-through dioramas.

Nimitz Hotel, established in 1847 by Charles Nimitz after a career on the riverboats, was popular from the beginning. He was a genial host and the register bears the names of many notables of the time. The hotel was managed, expanded and maintained by his heirs and is a famous landmark. It has been undergoing a major renovation for the past several months and parts of the hotel will likely be closed while we are there. Admiral Chester Nimitz was a descendent.

Wildseed Farms Market Center, 7 miles east on Highway 290, is the largest working wildflower farm in the United States and is billed as a spectacular experience with Mother Nature and a shopping paradise. The center features wildflower seeds, live plants, beautiful gifts, ladies apparel, specialty foods, biergarten, walking trails and -- yum -- peach ice cream.

Pioneer Museum/Gillespie County Historical Society. 309 W. San Antonio St. The museum, covering most of a city block, probably has more square footage of exhibit space than any other small-town museum in Texas. It includes an exact replica of the first church built in Fredericksburg, four pioneer dwellings, a school, a bath-house and a barn dating from 1847. The story the museum tells is the persistence of German culture in the Hill Country. The buildings are crammed with “stuff” that has been piling up in the society’s collection for the past 70 years, such as rifles made by a local gunsmith, embroidered silk banners carried by singing societies, cooking utensils from Germany, et al. 

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, three miles south on HW 16 features a beautiful 18-hole golf course, nature trails and a live oak wilderness. The golf course is 18 holes, 72 par, 6,432 yards. The tree-lined fairways are home to some of the most beautiful oak trees in Texas. The front nine has four holes that cross over Live Oak Creek. The back nine has three lakes that come into play on five holes. Call the pro shop for tee-times, toll free 800-950-8147. For information on the Golf Tournament call Tom Zentner, 318-323-6329.

LBJ State Park & Historic Site, which is 16 miles east, near Stonewall (pop. 487), is a great place to explore the history & artifacts of Indian, German, Spanish & Mexican cultures. Visitor centers, bus tours, picnic areas, etc. LBJ National Historic Park has two districts. One is also near Stonewall, along the north side of HW 290, that spans both sides of the Pedernales River, where the LBJ ranch is situated. The other is on the south side of Johnson City.  
Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn, 905 West Main St. The menu features Bavarian specialties, great steaks and seafood. It is probably the best restaurant in Fredericksburg. The Class will have dinner as a group at Friedhelm’s on Wednesday evening, October 19. Please indicate the number attending on the registration form.

Peach Tree Tea Room, 210 South Adams. This shop offeres gourmet food & shopping. Lunch is served11:00-2.30, reservations recommended. Shopping is available 9:30-5:30. Reach them at: 830-997-9527 or by e-mail at www.peachtree.com.
 
Old German Bakery & Restaurant, 225 West Main. Wonderful baked goods & sandwiches. 830-997-9084

Cabernet Grill, 1.5 miles south of Main on Highway 16. They only serve for dinner and do not accept groups of eight or larger. Great atmosphere.

Vaudeville Bistro. Bistro styled restaurant, freshly prepared pastries, desserts, cheese boards and charcuterie. Lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday’s only. 230 East Main. 830-992-3234

Woerners Warehouse. Cafe & Bakery open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, Pizzeria & Pub open Friday & Saturday Nights.

Mamacita’s Restaurant & Cantina, 506 East Main.   

Fredericksburg Brewing Co. 245 East Main. Home-brew, German food & live music. Also steaks, seafood, sandwiches & more.

There are over thirty wineries currently open. Viticulture is the fastest growing agriculture industry in the area. You can visit http://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/attractions-categories/wineries/ for more information. Here are four:

Fredericksburg Winery, located downtown at 247 W. Main has its own vineyards. Free tastings daily of 14 to 16 releases from dry to dessert wines, sold exclusively in the winery. Named one of the top three Texas wineries by USA Today. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Becker Vineyards, Highway 290 East, 11 miles off Jenschke Lane. Boasts the vineyard, winery and the largest underground wine cellar in Texas. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 830-644-2681 for directions if needed.

Texas Vineyards & Beyond, 329½ East Main. Wine tasting rooms with Texas & imported wines.

Bell Mountain Vineyards, 16 miles north of town, the largest vineyard in the area offers tastings & a chance to see winemaking from planting to fermentation & marketing. It was established in 1986. The area was the first wine-growing appellation in Texas. Open only on Saturday.

Luckenbach, population 25, is a tiny community near Fredericksburg where everybody’s somebody, located 6 miles east on HW 290, then south 4.6 miles on RR 1376.  The activity centers around a general store (built 1849), beer joint & (they say, modestly) the best dance hall in Texas, on 10 acres surrounded by huge oak trees between two creeks. The sign behind the bar reads, “If you’re drinking to forget, please pay in advance.” Reportedly, on most afternoons & evenings, pickers play & sing under the trees. Some Wednesdays there are jam sessions from 1:00-10 p.m.

Der Alte Fritz, German & American antiques and collectibles. 409 East Main St.

Lone Star Antiques Mall, 905 East Main, 25 quality dealers offer a wide variety of unique items from the hill country & elsewhere.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 RR 965, 17 miles north of Fredericksburg. “The most famous rock in Texas is a dome of pink granite, 425 feet high, that is the same used for the Texas Capitol.  It caps a solid mass of 100 square miles just under the surface. Indian tribes regarded the rock in different ways -- some believed it was sacred, others thought it was haunted.  This was fearsome because of the popping and booming sounds the rock often makes as the granite cools and contracts at night. Sometimes there are blue sparks as the massive sections shift.” 

Century Club supports Reunions

Your participation in the annual fund has a significant impact on the education experience of our students and provides the resources needed to support programs and activities for students and former students. We appreciate that you choose to participate and support Aggie's and Texas A&M. Make a difference by donating now.

Levels of annual giving include:
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999 
Diamond - $1000-$1999
Double Diamond - $2000-$4999
Platinum - $5000-$9999
Double Platinum - $10,000 plus

Cancellation Policy

The Association of Former Students has a fairly flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion, or an event for which you have registered, please contact the Former Student Programs office (800-633-7514) no later than 5 p.m. on April 24. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the April 24 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.