TERRELL, Texas (Kaufman County Aggies) — Aggies from the Kaufman County area will gather on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for Aggie Muster, an occasion for Aggies to enjoy fellowship and to honor Aggies who have died in the past year.
TERRELL, Texas (Kaufman County Aggies) — Aggies from the Kaufman County area will gather on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for Aggie Muster, an occasion for Aggies to enjoy fellowship and to honor Aggies who have died in the past year.
This year’s muster will be held 6:00 p.m. in Terrell at the Garden Event Center located at 819 West Moore Avenue.
“We are expecting a big group this year” said Hal Richards, 2015 Muster Chairman. “The Kaufman County A&M Club is one of the most active in the state. We are particularly proud of the $450,000 in scholarships we have given in the last 16 years to 350 incoming freshmen and returning students.”
“As we do every year, we will come together to celebrate our Aggie bond and to honor those we lost in the last year,” stated Richards
The Texas Aggie Muster tradition, which spans more than a century, will be observed in more than 300 locations around the world. Beginning as a reunion in 1883, Aggie Muster has grown to be one of Texas A&M's most revered traditions. Muster honors the memories of A&M men and women whose deaths prevent them from answering Roll Call at this year's Muster. As each name is called, a friend or family member will answer “Here!” symbolizing that their memory lives on in the hearts of Aggies everywhere.
This year’s Muster will feature a presentation by Jim Thompson ’68. In 2011, Thompson was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor and in 2013 he received the Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumnus Award. Muster Chairman Richards says, “I have seen some of the material that Jim is going to present to us. It is a very interesting mix of Aggie history, surprising ‘things you didn’t know’, and updates on campus construction projects. Jim has an inside view and his presentation, including some great pictures and video clips, will be the best Muster program I have seen.”
For more information contact Hal Richards at hrichards@catcoUSA.com or call (972) 563-0390. RSVP would be greatly appreciated.
