Celebrating Ike Morris '33

Ike Morris '33, the oldest living Aggie, turned 106 on Aug. 1, and we're still celebrating up here at The Association!

So, when he stopped by the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center this morning for a visit, our collective day was made. 

Next on his itinerary was a visit over at the Corps of Cadets.

Fantastic!

A few weeks ago, friends and family members gathered in San Antonio to celebrate Ike's remarkable life. Ike was was part of the committee that helped secure the Aggie Ring tradition by restricting Aggie Rings to seniors. He precedes "gig 'em" hand signal--he was a sophomore in Aggieland when Pinkie Downs first introduced it. He precedes "howdy." He waited tables with Earl Rudder '32 in the athletes' dining room, doggedly held down five jobs while a student during the Great Depression, and served in all campaigns in the European Theater of World War II (including D-Day plus 1 on Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge). Last year, he was presented the French Legion of Honor for that service.

Pictured are Ike and Clark Palomo at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for Game Day activities in 2013.

He's a remarkable man, and we want you to be part of his celebration, too! Send him a "Howdy" at TCIkeMorris@gmail.com. 

Porter S. Garner III '79, President and CEO of The Association of Former Students, speaks for all of us when he says that he's blessed to call Mr. Morris a friend. "Ike Morris ’33 is living example of all of our core values and worthy role model. At 106, he continues to touch the lives of many and make the world around him better. Happy Birthday, Ike!"

About 50 family and friends attended Ike's 106th birthday party.

Until then, Aggies, don't forget to leave him a note of celebration by email! And if you attend the Sept. 3 football game against UCLA, watch for his story during the Century Club Impact Moment, a video segment that plays during halftime. 

Pictured with Ike is Porter S. Garner III '79, President and CEO of The Association of Former Students, when Ike ordered his replacement Aggie Ring. He was 102 at the time. Porter offered his Aggie Ring as a loaner until Ike's came in.

Also, tell us here in the comments if you have a name to put into the running for the second-oldest living former student.

Want to know more about Ike? Here are some stories that are sure to make you proud to be an Aggie:

102-Year-Old Ike Morris '33 Gets His Aggie Ring

Ag Awarded France's Highest Distinction

Oldest Living Former Students Reunite