Sept. 8-10, 2023
College Station, TX
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The Class of '78 will celebrate our 45 Year Reunion Sept. 8-10 in College Station! Mark your calendars for this exciting event when our Class will gather to dine, socialize, reminisce, hear about Aggieland and watch as the fightin' Texas Aggie football team takes on Miami.
Hotel Accommodations
Our hotel block is completely booked out at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center for the Class of ’78 45 Year Reunion. Attendees that have not yet purchased a hotel room will need to book individually. To make reservations, click here or call the hotel directly at 979-260-2235. If you prefer to stay at another hotel, other accommodations can be found at visit.cstx.gov/hotels/ and destinationbryan.com/book-your-stay/. Rooms will fill up fast, so make your reservations today!
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Blvd.
888-654-4436
Deadline: Aug. 8, 2023
Looking for a unique experience and great accommodations for the Ain’t it Great Class of ’78 45 Year Reunion? The historic Milton Parker B&B offers a great place to relax, reminisce and create awesome reunion memories in a classically beautiful Victorian mansion on four live oak covered acres just 5 blocks from downtown Bryan and 5 miles from the TAMU main campus. Owned, operated and lovingly restored by Denise (Prihoda) and Bob ‘76 Barbier, the five spacious, luxury rooms each with an ensuite bathroom are available at a discounted rate of $178/night plus tax (regular rate $249/night). To sweeten the deal, a darn good breakfast is included each morning. The Cottage, a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom, is directly behind the mansion and is available at a discounted rate of $750/night plus tax, breakfast included.
The Milton Parker B&B and Estate was selected as the "2023 Legend of Bryan.” See for yourself at www.miltonparkerhome.com or on Facebook “Milton Parker Home B&B” or on Instagram “miltonparkerhome.”
Make your reservation online or by calling Denise at 979-779-7171 or 502-500-1215.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Sept. 7
| Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Details |
| 10 a.m. |
Golf Outgoing |
The Golf Club at Texas A&M |
1 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77843 |
| 1 p.m. |
Wine Tasting Tour |
Messina Hof Winery |
4545 Old Reliance Rd, Bryan, TX 77808 |
Friday, Sept 8
| Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Details |
| 9 a.m. |
Reunion Check-In Opens |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
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| 10 a.m. |
Dedication Ceremony for Class of '78 Aggie Century Tree Legacy Project Gift |
Aggie Park |
Brief Remarks: Marty Holmes '87, Vice President, The Association of Former Students |
| 11 a.m. |
Walking Tour 1 |
Leach Teaching Gardens |
566 John Kimbrough Blvd, College Station, TX 77845 |
| Noon |
Lunch |
Leach Teaching Gardens Pavilion |
Menu: Jason's Deli (Deluxe Sandwich Tray, Fresh Fruit Tray, Assorted Dessert Tray, chips or baked chips, and pickles, plus tea and lemonade) |
| 2 p.m. |
Skeet Shoot |
Boswell Porter 4-H Shooting Range |
7676 County Road 247, Caldwell, TX 77836 |
| 3 p.m. |
Hospitality Rooms Open |
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, CORPS & ROSS |
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| 3 p.m. |
Walking Tour 2 |
Music Activities Center |
801 George Bush Dr, College Station, TX 77843 |
| 4 p.m. |
Tour 3 |
Campus Bus Tour |
Buses will load and unload at the TAMU Hotel & Conference Center |
| 6 p.m. |
Welcome Reception (w/ cash bar) |
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, Century Ballroom |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Class Dinner Buffet (w/ cash bar) |
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, Century Ballroom |
Keynote Speaker: COL Mike Fossum '80, USAFR (Ret.)
Menu: Texas Chili, Southern Style Potato Salad, Green & Red Cabbage, Grilled Texas Angus Beef Burgers, Impossible Burgers, Grilled Chicken Breast, All Beef Franks, BBQ Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Deli Style Buns, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Leaf lettuce, Shaved Red Onions, House Pickles, Stone Ground Mustard, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Smoked Gouda, Watermelon, Fresh Fruit Salad and Peach Cobbler
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| 9-11 p.m. |
After Hours Class Social |
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, Century Ballroom |
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Saturday, Sept. 9
| Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Details |
| On Your Own |
Breakfast |
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| 11 a.m. |
Reunion Check-In Opens |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
|
| 11:30 a.m. |
Lunch, Class Business Meeting, and Guest Speaker |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
Menu: Fajitas (Cilantro Lime Beef, Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeños, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa, Queso, Tortilla Chips, Buñuelos, Water and Iced Tea) |
| 2 p.m. |
Class Photo |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center - Haynes Ring Plaza |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Texas A&M vs. Miami Game Watch Party |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
Snacks will be made available during the Game Watch Party. |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Hospitality Room Open |
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, CORPS & ROSS |
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| On Your Own |
Dinner |
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Sunday, Sept. 10
| Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Details |
| 9 a.m. |
Class of '78 Buffet Breakfast |
TAMU Hotel and Conference Center, Brazos Restaurant |
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| Depart at your leisure |
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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 Class Programs team (800-633-7514) no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the Sept. 1 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
Campus Map
While the campus of Texas A&M may have changed a lot from when you were a student here, the Spirit of Aggieland remains the same. Click here for a current map of the Texas A&M campus. The map displays all current buildings on campus, and has a search bar where you can find where a particular building is located.
Century Club Donation
Gifts to The Association of Former Students create a lasting impact for students and former students of Texas A&M through scholarships, student assistance funding, student organization support, career services and more. If you would like to donate to the Century Club this year, you can make your gift online by visiting tx.ag/Give78 or by calling our office at 979-845-7514.
Levels of annual giving:
Active - $50-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999
Diamond - $1,000+
Endowed - $25,000+
