Not to tell tales out of school, but these readers give it the old college try and move to the head of the class. School’s in session, and there’s no place in Texas they’d rather be.
Mary Borden, Victoria EC: The University of Texas marching band heads to the stadium in Austin.
Cassie Rappolee, Navasota Valley EC: “Freshmen don’t get the best seats, but they have the most spirit. Gig ’em Aggies!”
Nancy Jane McMillan, Navasota Valley EC: “Five-year-old Charlie visits his daddy’s alma mater and gets in the spirit of cheering on the Texas Longhorns.”
Lisa Stapleton, Central Texas EC: “The joy of playing for the Angelo State University Rams football team and fans.”
Bonnie Dredla, Bluebonnet EC: “FaceTime calls are great to keep connected with Mom and Dad! Skylar attends Blinn College in Brenham and was a 2024 scholarship recipient from Bluebonnet EC.”
Phil Pasche, CoServ: Dress-up day at Howard Payne University freshman initiation, 1978.
Beatrice Garcia, Magic Valley EC: “My granddaughter is graduating from the University of Texas this year.”
Amber Parker, HILCO EC: “The Wuensche family attained a Guinness world record in July 2022 for the most family members graduating from the same university—Texas Tech. Our record at the time was 44 members plus 14 spouses.”
Betty Alvarado, CoServ: “College students celebrating spring break at South Padre Island beach.”
Angela Henneke, San Bernard EC: “Getting to experience the Sam Houston State University game from the sidelines while hanging out with Sammy Bearkat in the football tunnel!”
Nina Escandon, Karnes EC: “Vince Cortez, nephew of Karnes EC employee Joe Escandon, was walking out of class at the University of Texas when he spotted a familiar face—Matthew McConaughey.”
Jessica Fraley, Sam Houston EC: “The snow-covered lawn at Austin Hall (Sam Houston State University, Huntsville), the original building of Austin College built in 1851.”
Michele Hartmann, GVEC: “Cole poses at the entrance to Kyle Field to celebrate the great Aggie ring day tradition.”
