News from The Association
The Association Announces 2008 Board Of Directors
The Association of Former Students elected its 2008 board of directors at the fall Leadership Council
meeting. Retired U.S. Air Force General Hal M. Hornburg ’68 of Fair Oaks Ranch was elected 2008
president and Shelley E. Potter ’78 of Dallas was chosen as president-elect. William H. Flores ’76
will serve as the immediate past president. New board members taking office Jan. 1 are David A. Heath
’76 of Beaverton, Ore., and Austin; Scott M. Kleberg ’80 of Fort Worth; and Jennifer S. Lindsay ’88
of San Francisco. Continuing their service on the board will be Susan Rudd Bailey ’78 of Fort Worth,
Jorge A. Bermudez ’73 of College Station, Otway Denny, Jr. ’71 of Houston, Michael J. Havel ’76 of Dallas,
Arno W. Krebs ’64 of Bryan, Linda LaMantia ’82 of Laredo, William Mahomes, Jr. ’69 of Plano, Paul K.
Stafford ’90 of Carrollton, James R. Thompson ’68 of Kaufman, P. William Toler ’76 of Cincinnati, Ohio,
and S. Shariq Yosufzai ’74 of Oakland, Calif. Association Executive Director Porter S. Garner III
'79 serves as a non-voting member of the board. To learn more about the board of directors, visit
AggieNetwork.com/Release.aspx?p=716.
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On Nov. 16, The Association of Former Students hosted Aggie Ring Day at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr.
Alumni Center, awarding nearly 1,900 Aggie Rings to eligible recipients. Aggie Ring Day kicked off with
a Yell Practice and the firing of the Spirit of ’02 cannon on the back lawn. The next Aggie Ring day
is April 4. For more about Aggie Ring Day and to view photos, visit
AggieNetwork.com/Ring.
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Join The Traveling Aggies On An Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following:
Galápagos Islands Expedition, Dec. 7-16
Whether strolling the islands’ pristine beaches, searching for the waved albatross or snorkeling
with Galápagos penguins, the Galápagos trip gives intimate views of the action.
Rome and Florence, March 1-9
Tour two of Italy’s most famous cities, rich in art and cultural heritage. The list of timeless cultural
attractions is endless.
Mystical India, March 27-April 13
Reawaken your senses in India. The tour begins in Old and New Delhi, ending with a trip to the Ganges
where Hindu pilgrims perform their ancient rituals.
Springtime in Washington, D.C., April 10-14
Visit our nation’s capital during cherry blossom season. Trip highlights include an evening tour of
the city, a private after-hours visit to Mount Vernon and other exclusive visits using Aggie D.C. connections.
For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 633-7514 or (979)
845-7514. Also, visit
AggieNetwork.com/Travel to read about upcoming trips, see pictures
from previous trips and meet our dedicated staff.
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Century Club Memberships Available As Gifts
Membership within the Century Club strengthens the Aggie Network and helps support the university through
scholarships, student activities and financial aid. With the holidays and graduation approaching, memberships
can also be a great gift. As a Century Club member, you receive a year’s subscription to Texas Aggie
magazine, a plaque, former student career services and the most recognizable window decal in Texas.
For more information, call the Annual Giving office at (979) 845-7514 or e-mail
AnnualGiving@AggieNetwork.com.
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October E-Newsletter Correction
A news item in October’s E-Newsletter misidentified an award received by Dr. Norman Borlaug. The Nobel
Prize winner was also given the Congressional Gold Medal for his role as the "Father of the Green Revolution."
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News from Texas A&M University
Nov. 18 marked the eighth anniversary of the 1999 bonfire collapse, an accident that killed 12 students
and injured at least 27 others. Called by some the worst day in Aggie history, the date is now as an
annual tribute to those deceased and injured. In 2004, a memorial was completed on the site of the collapse.
Twelve portals point toward each fallen Aggie’s hometown. Between each portal, 27 stone panels connect
the portals to form a circle the exact size of the safety perimeter around the collapsed stack. During
Bonfire Remembrance Week, the Traditions Council and Bonfire Coalition for Students passed out fliers,
held posters, presented a poster display in the Memorial Student Center and sold remembrance bracelets.
The formal remembrance ended with a gathering Nov. 18 at 2:42 a.m. at the Bonfire Memorial. For more
information on the week, visit
The Batt: Bonfire Remembrance Week.
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Bush School’s 10th Anniversary And Presidential Library And Museum Reopening
The George Bush School of Government and Public Service celebrated its 10th birthday Nov. 10 with an
open house. The school’s anniversary coincided with the grand reopening of the Bush Presidential Library
and Museum and the opening of the new Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School.
More than 400 guests attended the anniversary celebration, including President George H.W. Bush, who
later landed by parachute. As guests watched, the 41st president of the United States celebrated the
museum’s reopening with a surprise skydive. For more on this story, visit
http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=5370&z=15.
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Class Of 2008 Elephant Walk
The tradition of Elephant Walk continued Nov. 20. In a final symbolic pass across campus, the Class
of 2008 visited such landmarks as Kyle Field, the Quad, the H20 fountain, Fish Pond and the Sul Ross
statue. The event included food and music and a photo opportunity with two elephants outside the Clayton
W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Now in its 81st year, Elephant Walk was established as a way for seniors
to reminisce and say goodbye to campus. The tradition has generally remained the same since the inaugural
1926 walk. For Elephant Walk’s history, visit,
http://aggietraditions.tamu.edu/elephant.shtml.
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Howdy Camp is a three-day, two-night extended orientation program for transfer and new students entering
Texas A&M in the spring. Participants learn traditions, build lasting friendships and are introduced
to the many opportunities available at A&M. Howdy Camp aims to encourage student involvement and ease
the transition of entering a large university. Howdy Camp will be held Jan. 11–13 in Giddings, officially
welcoming new students into the Aggie family. Registration for camp is open now. For more information online, visit
http://howdycamp.tamu.edu/.
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Texas A&M License Plates: Aggies Are CLEV R
When it comes to forming ways to show their loyalty for their alma mater, Aggies are CLEV R. How many
ways are there to spell the Aggie’s “thumbs up” symbol? Try GIGEM, GIGEMM, GIGGUM, GIGM, GYGEM or even
GIGME. There are WHOOP, MAROON, HLABLU, HOWDY, FISH, BONFYR and HUMPIT. Texas A&M was the first school
to top $1 million in personalized plate sales, leading all other Texas schools. Of the $30 personalized
plate fee, $22 of it goes back to the university, meaning a lot of AGBUCS for students. For more on
this story, visit
http://dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=5046&z=38.
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Aggie Calendar
Dec 4: Last Day of Fall Semester Classes
Dec. 6: Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State
Reed Arena, 7 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WBB
Dec. 9: Soccer, National Championship
Aggie Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WSO
Dec. 9: Women’s Basketball vs. New Orleans
Reed Arena, 5 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WBB
Dec. 13: “The Next Tradition” Graduation Party
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
http://www.aggienetwork.com/Events/tnt.aspx
Dec. 14-15: Texas A&M University Commencement Ceremonies
http://graduation.tamu.edu
Dec. 19: Men’s Basketball vs. Detroit
Reed Arena, 7 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB
Dec. 31: Men’s Basketball vs. Rice
Reed Arena, 1 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MBB
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