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Attended 9/11 memorial at Texas AM Kingsville. Great student attitudes
Posted on 9/12/26 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 9/12/26 at 7:18 pm
Drove south a hundred miles to Kingsville Texas to listen to the Live performance of a musical tribute to 9/11. It was a great experience with chorus, personal remembrances , trumpet soloes, piano soloes, vocal soloes and a large full band/chorus music review with video. Well worth the trip.
But,,, a student community attitude that really impressed me. TAMUK has 7,000 students and is located in a small {25000 people } city located between the King Ranch and the US Navy jet training base leading to qualification in entry level fighter jets. Student population is probably 80 % Spanish heritage with a large segment being first generation college bound. The 300 people audience last night was emotional drawn into the 9/11 event.
I am 78 replaced knees, hips bad and spinal stenosis and walk poorly. It was very noticeable that when ever I approached a door that evening, one or two students would step up to hold the door open for me and smile. That's a great student body attitude that provides the right approach to life.
I went to LSU in the 67-70 period and feel like students then were just as aware of being supportive. Would that attitude exist today? In placing your college bound children would you look for something similar to TAMUK. Tamuk does have a good engineering and agriculture program.
But,,, a student community attitude that really impressed me. TAMUK has 7,000 students and is located in a small {25000 people } city located between the King Ranch and the US Navy jet training base leading to qualification in entry level fighter jets. Student population is probably 80 % Spanish heritage with a large segment being first generation college bound. The 300 people audience last night was emotional drawn into the 9/11 event.
I am 78 replaced knees, hips bad and spinal stenosis and walk poorly. It was very noticeable that when ever I approached a door that evening, one or two students would step up to hold the door open for me and smile. That's a great student body attitude that provides the right approach to life.
I went to LSU in the 67-70 period and feel like students then were just as aware of being supportive. Would that attitude exist today? In placing your college bound children would you look for something similar to TAMUK. Tamuk does have a good engineering and agriculture program.
This post was edited on 9/13/26 at 5:30 am
Posted on 9/12/26 at 8:22 pm to Trevaylin
That’s great to hear. I didn’t know much about the school and looked it up. It has had some relatively famous alumni (and an infamous former student). Many before it became a part of the A&M system.
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Mike Adams, MLB pitcher, Texas Rangers
Johnny Bailey, retired NFL running back
Sid Blanks, retired NFL running back, Houston Oilers and the New England Patriots. First African American player in the Lone Star Conference
Michael T. Boyd, Emmy Award-winning costume designer for film and television
Laura Canales, Tejano singer, known as the "Queen of Tejana music"[82]
Juan Castillo, NFL Coach, Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach
James Crumley, crime novelist, author of The Last Great Kiss and other works
Jorge Diaz, retired NFL offensive lineman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys
Earl Dotson, retired NFL offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers
Mike Dyal, retired NFL tight end
George Floyd, best known for being a fatal victim of police brutality, and the inspiration behind both national and international protests, he transferred to Texas A&M University–Kingsville in 1995 and played basketball for the school but left before graduating.[83]
Roberto Garza, retired NFL offensive lineman, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears
Raquel González (wrestler), professional wrestler for WWE
Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall of Famer, retired cornerback for the Washington Redskins
Don Hardeman, retired NFL running back, Houston Oilers and Baltimore Colts
Al Harris, NFL Cornerback for the Green Bay Packers
Dwight Harrison, retired NFL cornerback, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders
David Hill, retired NFL tight end, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams
Jim Hill, retired NFL player for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers, Sports anchor at KCBS-TV in Los Angeles
Armando Hinojosa, sculptor
Rubén Hinojosa, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th District[84]
Tom Janik, former American Football League safety and punter, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots
James Jefferson (gridiron football), retired NFL Defensive back, Seattle Seahawks
Levi Johnson, retired NFL cornerback, Detroit Lions
Randy Johnson, American football player, first ever starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons
Eva Longoria, actress and model
Alvin Matthews, retired NFL cornerback, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Jose S. Mayorga, Current Adjutant General of Texas National Guard
Jermane Mayberry, NFL Guard for the New Orleans Saints
Eddie Moten, AFL Cornerback for the Orlando Predators
Dwayne Nix, College Football Hall of Famer
Ernest Price, retired NFL defensive lineman, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks
John Randle, retired NFL Hall of fame defensive tackle
Richard Ritchie, College Football Hall of Famer, Quarterback. Attorney at Law.
Pete Saenz, B.S. and MS., mayor of Laredo, Texas
Ricardo Sanchez, U.S. Army Lt. General
Kimberly A. Scott, actress
Heath Sherman, retired NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Gil Steinke, NFL defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles. Longtime coach of the Javelinas. Texas Sports Hall of Fame, deceased
Gene Upshaw, Pro Football Hall of Famer, former Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association, deceased
Buzz Williams, current head coach of the Maryland men's basketball team
Karl Williams, NFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals
Posted on 9/12/26 at 8:24 pm to Trevaylin
I’m sure it was a great tribute to those lost and all the first responders.
Not to be picky, but Kingsville is a Navy aviator training base.
Not to be picky, but Kingsville is a Navy aviator training base.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:29 am to Traveler
your right! it is navy , touch and go practice noise is incessant. I edited it for you.
But note all the football player alumni . The stadium has an interesting tradition that still continues despite DEI attacks. When the Javilina football team scores a touchdown the student section will fling tortillas onto the field. They sail almost as good as frisbees .
But note all the football player alumni . The stadium has an interesting tradition that still continues despite DEI attacks. When the Javilina football team scores a touchdown the student section will fling tortillas onto the field. They sail almost as good as frisbees .
This post was edited on 9/13/26 at 5:31 am
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