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5 MAKINGHISTORY Headed to the White House New exhibit shows what it takes to become President by Tessa K. Moore

7 LIFESTYLE Wanted: Texas Hospitality Families can share much with Aggies far from home by Tessa K. Moore

9 CoMMUNITYOUTREACH A Legacy of Love Bubba Moore Memorial Group keeps the giving spirit alive by Megan Roiz INSITE Magazine is published monthly by Insite 11 GETINVOLVED Printing & Graphic Services, 123 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy., Everyone Needs a Buddy Bryan, Texas 77803. (979) Annual walk raises more than just funds 823-5567 www.insitegroup. by Caroline Ward com Volume 28, Number 5. publisher/editor: Angelique Gammon; account executive: 12 ARTSSPOTLIGHT Myron King; Graphic Wanted: Dramatis Personae designers: Alida Bedard; Karen Green. editorial Or, How to get your Glee on around the Brazos Valley interns: Tessa K. Moore, by Caroline Ward Megan Roiz, Caroline Ward; iNsiTe magazine is a division of The insite Group, lp. 15 DAYTRIP Reproduction of any part Visit Houston without written permission Find the metro spots that only locals know of the publisher is prohibited. insite printing & Graphic services managing partners: 19 MUSICSCENE Kyle DeWitt, Angelique Beyond Price Gammon, Greg Gammon. Chamber concerts always world class, always free General manager: Carl Dixon; pre-press manager: Mari by Paul Parish Brown; office manager: Wendy Seward; sales & customer service: Molly 20 QUIZTIME Barton; Candi Burling; Janice Feeling Trivial? Hellman; Manda Jackson; Test your Brazos Valley Trivia IQ Marie Lindley; Barbara by Tessa K. Moore, Megan Roiz and Caroline Ward Wyss; production: Stephen Beatty; Troy Cahill, Norris Carnes; Marilyn Carey; Don Coburn; Jaimie Colwell; Ricky Conchola; Byron Lee; Margie Lowry; Doug Madison; Arthur Maldonado; Brandon Prouse; Departments Frank Ramirez; Jimmy Welch; Stephen Woodruff. PUbLIShER’SDESk I am Curious (Yellow) page 4 WhAT’SHAPPENING Brazos Valley events page 6

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I AM A TRIVIAL PERSON, and I’m okay with that. At the height of the Trivial Pursuit craze,* our family bought several of the boxed games since we were forever arriving at family gatherings having left ours behind. With a bit o’ luck and some excellent partners, I don’t think I’ve ever lost a trivia game, though the Sports & Leisure category remains my Achilles** and the Arts & Literature category my coup de grace.*** The nice thing about being a trivial person is having random facts at your fingertips when someone idly wonders where the phrase “I Am Curious (Yellow)”**** comes from, which actually came up in a conversation last month. The useless thing about being a trivial person is that Google’s speed***** makes us obsolete as well as trivial. I’m not worried. My wireless brain connection still usually manages to get signal even in those places where Google will never get a signal.****** Others of a trivial nature will recall Insite’s original Trivia issue in August 1991, when we relied on landline telephones, locals with long memories, and especially Bryan reference librarian Clara Mounce to put the issue together. Newcomers will note the same Bryan library is now named for Clara Mounce.******* I should point out I would never ask Mounce to join in a game of trivia unless she agreed, in advance, to play on my team. Mounce would not be vexed by this piece of trivia: In what month and year was the date on the cover of Insite magazine accidentally repeated?******** She called in consternation because my error messed up the filing of the periodicals. My apologies again, Ms. Mounce. You really are my hero. – angelique Gammon

*Popularity peaked in 1984 when 20 million games were sold that year. ** An expression of a person’s area of weakness, derived from a poem by Statius in the 1st century AD. ***French, literally, ‘stroke of mercy.’ ****1967 Swedish film originally seized by U.S. customs when it was imported, banned by several states and the subject of court battle over charges of obscenity for its explicit discussion of sexual identity and politics. *****Google Fiber: 151.68Mb/s download; 92.79Mb/s upload; posted 8-11-11, by a Redditor named The Team ******Which, as far as I can tell, is … nowhere. *******The Bryan Public Library was renamed the Clara B. Mounce Public Library in 2010. Mounce retired in December 2009 after serving as a librarian for Bryan and College Station for more than 30 years and was an unerring source of fact checking and reference help in the pre-Google years of Insite Magazine publishing. ********July 1990. chat, comment, contact @ www.insitebrazosvalley.com angelique Gammon, publisher [email protected] insite magazine

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what it’s really like to be HEADED TO THE WHITE HOUSE ust in time for the 2012 election, and values it represents, says Susanne Cox, “Headed to the White House,” a new curator of the George Bush Presidential Jexhibit at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Library and Museum will help current and “It’s objective is to enlighten the visitor to future voters understand what it really takes the entire process of running for president, to become president. and to promote discussion and debate about “I think people will be able to gain more the current presidential campaign,” says Cox, of an appreciation for current and past “and what better place to do so than at a presidents if they are able to understand presidential library?” what they went through to get the position,” The exhibit allows visitors try out many of says Public Relations Director Will King. the roles involved in running a presidential While the George Bush Presidential Library campaign. You not only get to see what it’s and Museum tells the story of the life of like to be a presidential candidate, you can President George H.W. Bush, by using his run your own campaign, create your own experiences as a candidate as a teaching tool, election news story, and learn how to really this exhibit’s aim is to increase awareness of get involved in the political process – even if iF You Go the rights and responsibilities of all citizens. you’re too young to vote, says King. “Headed to the White House” puts visitors in The George Bush Presidential Library and By creating an exhibit with hands- the candidate’s shoes and walks them down Museum is open Monday through Saturday the long road to the presidency. on activities and total immersion in the from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from The new exhibit opens September 1 as campaign process, the library gives patrons 12 noon until 5 p.m. a broader understanding of the behind- part of a traveling exhibit from the National Admission is free to all Texas A&M Constitution Center in Philadelphia and will the-scenes action. Knowledge is power, and University System and Blinn College remain at the Bush Library and Museum King says this new exhibit is an essential students, $7 for adults, $6 for senior through July 29, 2012. The National part of the library’s commitment to civic citizens, $3 for children ages 6 to 17, and Constitution Center is a nonpartisan, literacy. From the first primaries through the free for children under 6 years old. For special rates, group tours and other exhibit nonprofit organization with the goal of presidential inauguration, “Headed to the information, visit bushlibrary.tamu.edu. increasing public understanding of the White House” will show you the ins and outs United States Constitution and the ideas of the presidential race from the inside out. i September 2011 INSITE 5 WhAT’SHAPPENING compiled by the Insite staff UPCOMING EVENT PLANNER

September 8, Garrison keillor’s Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. kids. For more information visit what life was like for a child in information about the banquet a prairie home companion Admission is $6. The show includes BrazosCountyExpo.com. the mid-19th century during the and SOS Ministries, visit www. summer love Tour 2011 a judged show, vendor mall, silent interactive, hands-on program saveoutstreetsministries.org. will perform Garrison keillor’s auction, quilt appraisals, raffle quilt September 24 from 7:30 p.m. to ‘childhood in early Texas’ at the seasoned live variety show and door prizes. 10 p.m., the all aggie alumni Washington-on-the-Brazos State September 28 through October at Rudder Auditorium on the rodeo will be held in the North Historic Site in Washington, and 1, visit the 43rd annual round Texas A&M campus. For more September 8-10, the creative Arena of the Brazos County Expo. experience life on an 1850’s Texas Top Fall antiques Fair, held information, visit http://opas. memories Quilt Guild will hold Tickets will be available at the farm. Reservations are required by in the Red Barn and Carmine tamu.edu/, or to purchase tickets its 25th annual quilt show gate. For more information, visit calling (936) 878-2461, Ext. 236, or Dance Hall, tent at the Big Red by phone, call the MSC Box Office featuring more than 100 quilts at BrazosCountyExpo.com. visiting www.starmuseum.org. Bard and the Continental Tent. at (979) 845-1234. the Caldwell Civic Center on Hwy. The $10 admission is good 21. There is no admission fee and September 30 through October September 24 through October 1, all days at all locations. For Through September 16, the Better tickets for the raffle quilt will be 2, Brazos county extension the laBahia antiques show and more information, email info@ roundtoptexasantiques.com or visit www.roundtoptexasantiques.com. September 16-18 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day, the Camino Real and Lone Star Peruvian Horse Clubs are presenting their annual combined championship peruvian horse show at the Brazos County Expo Center. Peruvian horses are renowned for their “no bounce” ride, especially comfortable for those riders with back or leg October 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., problems that may no longer be able to enjoy riding a trotting horse. The show includes classes for breeding and St. Francis Episcopal Church is pleasure horses, professional, amateur and junior riders all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Texas Ladies hosting the annual st. Francis Aside Peruvian Horse Sidesaddle Drill Team will perform mid-afternoon on Saturday. The Texas Ladies Aside is Fest. Activities include animal the Official Equestrian Drill Team of Texas and has won multiple USEDA National Drill Team Championships in the Gaited Horse Division. Late Saturday afternoon classes include Egg and Spoon, Musical Freestyle Performance blessings by Fr. John Williams and the Champagne/Perrier Class where riders carry a full champagne glass of soda while performing maneuvers and guest priests, low-cost pet in the arena. There is also a special Challenged Rider Class for juniors or adults with mental or physical vaccinations and free health exams disabilities. For more information contact: http://www.caminorealperuvian.com. Admission to the event is free. by Aggie vet students, adoptions by local rescue groups and shelters, low-cost micro chipping Business Bureau will be taking on sale for $1 during event. Hours horse committee will host sale will be in Burton featuring for pets, as well as many children’s nominations for Boss of the for the show are: Thursday 12 the Stock Horse of Texas 70-plus booths. Admission is free activates and free refreshments. Year. Winner will be announced noon until 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to Show. Admission is free. Admission with free parking at Visit www.stfrancisonline.org for at the BBB Annual Meeting and 6 p.m.; and Saturday – Caldwell For more information visit LaBahia Hall. Call 1-888-BRENHAM more information. Open House, Tuesday, October 11, kolache Festival Day – 9 a.m. BrazosCountyExpo.com. or visit www.labahiaantiques.com from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Astin until 4 p.m. Email cmqguildbc@ for more information. Mansion in Bryan. Anyone may yahoo.com for more information. September 10 from 11 a.m. plaN ahead nominate someone for this annual until 3 p.m., stagecoach days September 27 through October 1, October 29-30, Friends of the title, and anyone may vote for September 10, the first ever will be held at Fanthorp Inn in visit marburger Farm Fall antique library will host its annual Fall that person, but votes may only gourmet street food gathering Anderson. Ride a red replica be cast during event at the Astin will take place at Village stagecoach, tour the 1850s inn, September 10 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., visit the Mansion which features free food Foods, corner of E. 29th St. and enjoy cowboys, musicians and annual caldwell Kolache Festival and be “Czech and beverages, a silent auction Briarcrest Dr. in Bryan, featuring period characters while listening for a Day” with authentic Czech kolaches, culture and interactive games for all Chef Tai’s Mobile Bistro and to the sounds of Star of Republic and heritage. Observe countless traditions of the attendees. Visit the www.bryan. Chef Peter Madden’s Street Mountain Dulcimers and the Czech culture including stenciling, egg decorating, basket weaving, carving, woodcraft, sculpting and bbb.org for a nomination form. Cuisine. Chef Charles Stover cowboy poetry of kenny Lewis. quilting. Enjoy polka dancing, singing time-honored Forms may be faxed to (979) 846- from Stover Bros. Café – located Donations are accepted for Czech songs, and tasting foods rich in Czech culture. 0276. Call Bill McGuire at (979) inside Village Foods – will admission. Call (936) 873-2633 or Admission is free. Call (979) 567-0000 or visit 846-0099 for more information. co-host. Activities will include visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com www.burlesoncountytx.com for more information. a “Slider Throwdown,” and a for more information. September 3-4 beginning at 8 Slider Eating contest in which show, a 43-acre field boasting 10 Book Sale at the Clara B. Mounce a.m. and continuing all day, the teams representing Chef Tai’s September 14-17 visit the large tents, 12 historic buildings Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., in Gulf coast paint horse club Mobile Bistro, Madden’s Street oldest county Fair in Texas and 350 dealers. Marburger Farm Bryan. On the first day, from 9 a.m. will host the Labor Day Classic Cuisine and Stover Bros Café at the Washington County Fair is located at 2248 State Hwy 237, until 1 p.m., $20 buys one bag of in the North Arena at the Brazos will compete. Visit www.cheftai. in Brenham. Shows, rodeos, Round Top. Call 1-800-830-8358 or books. On the second day, from 1:30 County Expo in Bryan. Admission com or www.petermadden.co for music and entertainment will visit www.roundtop-marburger.com p.m. to 3:30 p.m., $10 buys two is free. For more information visit more information. include a carnival, crafts, food, for more information. bags of books. Only 2011 Friends of BrazosCountyExpo.com. livestock and poultry auctions, the Library members may enter at 9 September 10 from 6 p.m. to commercial exhibits and September 27 from 6:30 p.m. to a.m. October 29; nonmembers enter September 9-10, the Brazos 11 p.m., Kick start Kids will attractions. Call (979) 836-4112 or 8 p.m., sos ministries (save at 10 a.m.; memberships may be Bluebonnet Quilt Guild host kick it Up for kids in the visit www.washingtoncofair.com our streets), will host “I Will purchased that morning at the door. Bi-annual show will be held North Arena at the Brazos for more information. Follow You,” during the annual Visit http://www.bcslibrary.org or at the Brazos Center. Saturday County Expo in Bryan. Admission fundraising banquet at the call the Mounce Library at (979)- hours are 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; is $10 for adults and $5 for September 14 and 28, discover SOS Center in Bryan. For more 209-5600 for more information. i 6 INSITE September 2011 by Tessa K. Moore Jan Lee organized an Easter egg hunt for Texas LIFESTYLE A&M students Saif Al Shammari and Yasser Alghafees as part of the Texas Families program.

wanted: Families to share Texas hospitality with aggies From around the world

ospitality is a worldwide concept, these very intelligent international students,” and by doing it bigger in Texas, local says McIntyre. “Our program benefits both how To GeT iNvolved hfamilies can make sure students from those who give and those who receive. In fact, all over the world feel at home here in the many families have felt that they received more “It is a wonderful little world, and the Brazos Valley. The Texas Families program at benefits than they gave during the semester.” world is right here,” says Sue Ellen Texas A&M University is looking for families “Sometimes, potential Texas families Davis, Texas Family Coordinator for Texas who would welcome the chance to really think they are not special enough to take A&M University. Families interested in bring that message home to students from part in this program,” says lecturer and participating in this program that pairs around the globe. coordinator Catherine McIntyre, “but our volunteers with Texas A&M students from A program of the English Language students want to attend ball games at the high other countries may contact the English Institute at Texas A&M, Texas Families is just school or elementary schools. They want to Language Institute before September one component of the American Customs and fish in a pond, play board games, or go to the 22 to become a Texas Family for the fall Culture course for students who have come playground in the evening after a cookout in semester. Visit www.ELI.TAMU.edu for from other countries to study at the university. the back yard. All our ordinary family fun is more information on the English Language “These students are the best of the new and different to them.” Institute or call (979) 845-7936 to sign up best,” says Sue Ellen Davis, lecturer and Bryan resident Jan Lee has participated as a Texas Family. coordinator for the Texas Family program. in the Texas Family program and says it has On September 29 at 6 p.m., Texas A&M “They have to be to earn a sponsorship to been easy and fun to include these students students enrolled in the program and study in a foreign country.” The classes are in her everyday life. “There’s no reason to do volunteer families will meet for the first designed to immerse students in American anything out of the ordinary,” says Lee. “We time at a dinner arranged by the English customs and traditions as well as teach the have gone to First Friday, cooked meals at Language Institute. This offers the perfect nuances of the American language. home, spent time at our shop and listened opportunity to arrange the next time when Being a Texas Family volunteer doesn’t just to music at the venues downtown. We’ve families and their student will get together benefit the student; it is a learning experience shared pictures of our families and become again and to talk about what types of for the family, as well. “Texas Families whose Facebook friends. Two of our students got activities the students would like to join in children are studying geography and social their very first Easter baskets, and I had fun with their volunteer family. studies can really give their children an trying to find at least one thing from ‘home’ academic edge by having conversations with to put in them.” i September 2011 INSITE 7 2 NIGHTS ~ 4 PEOPLE ALL INCLUSIVE $195!

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A Legacy of Love Bubba moore’s memorial Group Keeps his spirit of Giving alive

say what goes around comes auctioned at the benefit – including a disco foundation is distributed to organizations, They around, and for those who ball and a rather precocious calf – had been individuals and families meeting certain live their life with the purpose of doing donated by businesses and other members of criteria. To date, BMMG has given $175,000 good things for other people, what comes the community that Bubba loved and cared to those in need. around is a legacy of love that never dies. for so much. “Organizations like Twin City Mission The Bubba Moore Memorial Group is a “He lifted people up in the community,” and Health For All must meet the objectives nonprofit, charitable organization that raises says Rose Selman. “If there was a cause or a of our organization,” says Rose. “We look at funds for local organizations and people in need of assistance primarily due to health- related issues. Formed in 2004 in honor of William Fowler “Bubba” Moore, Jr.’s life, the The Annual Friends of Bubba Golf Tournament will be held organization has become the legacy of a local October 1 at Briarcrest Country Club. To date, the Bubba Moore Good Samaritan. Memorial Group has given $175,000 to local people in need. “He was larger than life; Bubba had the uncanny ability to be everywhere,” muses Danielle Fifer, a close friend of Bubba’s. “He never missed an event. He never missed a beat. function that needed publicity, he was the things like their mission statement and who Bubba was just a great friend to everybody guy to go to.” they help and how they help people. If those and to this community.” The nonprofit organization formed in things fit into our mission, then we are on Bubba was known throughout the Bryan/ Bubba Moore’s name will be hosting its Sixth board with it.” College Station area for his “Bubba’s Briefs” Annual Friends of Bubba Golf Tournament Besides playing in or being a sponsor of section in TV Facts magazine, and also for at Briarcrest Country Club on October 1 to the annual golf tournament, another way living in a Plexiglas house inside Post Oak raise funds and to carry on Bubba’s legacy that people can support the Bubba Moore Mall (above right) for 45 days to raise over $150,000 for Habitat for Humanity. On the of helping those in need. Proceeds from the Memorial Group is by going to Brazos Valley last day of his stay inside Post Oak Mall, Fifth Annual Golf Tournament went to local Bingo on Monday nights. BMMG is one of Bubba raised some $60,000. His death after organizations including Twin City Mission, five local charities who benefit from proceeds a two-month battle with liver cancer came Health For All, Still Creek Ranch, Hospice taken in at the local bingo establishment. on the morning of a benefit held to raise Brazos Valley and Genesis Corner House For more information on how to get money to help his family with mounting and four other local charitable organizations. involved with the Bubba Moore Memorial hospital bills. Bubba was self-employed and Members of BMMG want donors to know Group or the annual golf tournament, visit had no medical insurance. All of the items that every cent of the money raised by the www.bubbamoore.org or call (979) 703-1890. i September 2011 INSITE 9 10 INSITE September 2011 GETINVOLVED by Caroline Ward

iF You Go Buddy walk registration fees are $15 for an individual or $55 for a family of four (plus $5 for each additional family member). participants receive a Buddy walk T-shirt, a barbecue lunch provided by Grey smoke cookers with fixings by Kroger. all drinks are supplied by Bryan coca- cola. Those attending are advised to bring folding chairs and blankets for picnic-style eating.

Through the years, many people form teams with friends, colleagues or family members, often in support of a specific person with down syndrome. Teams are encouraged to wear matching shirts and bandanas or to display signs and banners to show their unity. a trophy will be awarded to the collegiate team with the most members.

Funds raised during Buddy walk support supplementary reading and math programs, a “handwriting without Tears” class, cooking school summer camp stipends and other activities designed for people with down syndrome.

The first Buddy walks took place in 1995 and the event is now celebrated worldwide. Though only 17 walks took place the first year, it has since increased to almost 300 walks last year with around 285,000 participants. The Buddy walk of Brazos valley hosted more than 1,300 participants Everyone Needs a Buddy last year. GeT iNvolved annual walk raises more than just funds walk the walk hen the crowds take off walking on the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The registration is $15, but the experience is wOctober 9, it will be the eighth year festivities will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with priceless. arrive at 11:30 a.m. at wolf pen creek hundreds of participants have gathered for kid-friendly moon bounces, music, food park on october 9. Buddy Walk, a fundraiser hosted by the and a wide variety of entertainment. The volunteer Down Syndrome Association of Brazos opening ceremonies will commence at if you would like to volunteer to assist with running Valley. Though proceeds from Buddy Walk noon followed by Blinn Physical Therapy account for 90 percent of the nonprofit’s Buddy walk, contact christy Knight at dsabv@ students leading participants in pre- yahoo.com or 979-778-7010. budget, the event also serves to increase walk stretches at 12:15 p.m. KBTX Chief awareness and acceptance of those with Meteorologist Bob French, who is master donate Down syndrome. of ceremonies for Buddy Walk, will start if you are unable to attend, the down syndrome “Buddy Walks were actually started the one-mile walk at 12:30 p.m. Walkers association of Brazos valley welcomes any and as a way to increase awareness of Down slowly circle the park to demonstrate their all donations. syndrome and to promote inclusion and support for those with Down syndrome. acceptance of people with Down syndrome,” Be a sponsor says Sondra White, secretary of the Down Local favorite Granger Smith will be performing in concert for the fourth year From $250 to $10,000, sponsorships are available Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley, “and to businesses and individuals. then they grew from there. The actual one- in a row from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Other post- mile walk is ceremonial. It’s the promotion walk entertainment will include a clown Find out more with balloons, face painting and a cake walk. and fundraising that bring change.” visit buddywalk.org or downsyndromeofbcs. Everyone is invited to participate in Raffle prizes include a cruise with raffle com/buddywalk for more information. Buddy Walk, which will take place at tickets priced $15 each or five for $60. i September 2011 INSITE 11 ARTSSPOTLIGHT by Caroline Ward Wanted: Dramatis Personae or, how to get your Glee on around the Brazos valley

The Brazos Valley may be far from Broadway, but it’s home to an abundance of theatrical talent showcased in a variety of local theater companies, and each group offers a different focus and mission. While supporting the local arts community by attending these productions is certainly encouraged, many people don’t realize how easy it is to get involved with a theatre group or how welcoming these groups are to new volunteers. Intimidated? Think you lack drama skills? Fear not, for all skills can be taught by accommodating fellow volunteers who represent a wide range of experience in a myriad of specialties. Participation is extremely flexible; though you may be a director for one production, you could be in charge of concessions or costuming for the next. Leadership roles are typically rotated among volunteers, and all the theater groups express openness to those seeking involvement and gratitude to the businesses or organizations willing to sponsor productions. The litany of ways to get involved is as long and creative as a show tune’s lyrics: acting, directing, stage managing, crew, backstage, set building, light/sound, painting, shopping, donating props, costuming, hair, makeup, concessions, box office, greeting, event planning for special events, waiting tables for dinner theater, marketing, publicity, website maintenance, fundraising and grant writing. Still not ready to raise the curtain on your future theatrical career? Cue the lights and keep reading …

of professional theater companies, says Taylor. Ticket prices for the 2011-2012 season, the The Theatre Company In the history of the company, which opened 24th season of The Theatre Company, will be www.theatrecompany.com its doors in 1988, experience and age of those $20 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under Tejas Center, 725 E. Villa Maria Rd. involved vary greatly, ranging from four and $15 for seniors (55+). Season tickets offer Bryan, Texas 77802 years old to 84 years old. This local theater price discounts and priority seating. Phone: 979.779.1302 welcomes anyone with the skills or talent Email: [email protected] needed to assist in producing a theatrical production, says Taylor. The Theatre company When the house lights go down and the stage Performing musicals six times a year, most 2011-2012 season lights go up at The Theatre Company in Bryan, of the pieces selected are Tony award winning the audience in the 230-seat auditorium is Broadway musicals, where audience members The sound of music Auditions: September 4-5, 7 p.m. primed for memorable performance. In a can expect to see a live orchestra, concessions Performances: Weekends October 7-23 given season, more than 12,000 people will and professional playbills. Taylor says that an bear witness to the local talent Bryan/College alternative to traveling to the bigger cities and New monster Bash Fundraiser Station has to offer. Concessions – for the low paying hundreds of dollars for professional Performance: The Rocky Horror Show price of $1 – are available at intermission and theater company’s musicals is to embark on October 28-30 at 7p.m. there is a Will Call window in the lobby for a journey with The Theatre Company at no those who order tickets in advance. more than $20 a ticket. Even though they are meet me in st. louis “Here it’s very, very professional,” says not a professional theater company, Taylor Auditions: November 6-7 at 7 p.m. Performances: Weekends December 9-18 Mark Taylor, immediate past president of says they do their best to create the same The Theatre Company. “We have really, really quality. New for the 2011-12 season, the 2012 Fund raising show good soloists and great actors. It’s a really Theatre Company will be offering student Two By Two, January 20-22 professional offering. I think people would be pricing for tickets. blown away if they come and see the amount The production company runs primarily The drowsy chaperone of local talent. Letting our own talented through the assistance of volunteers, with the Auditions: January 29-30 at 7 p.m. people plug in and hone their own skill and exceptions of one part-time worker and a live Performances: Weekends March 2-11 do what they’re good at is just a huge asset orchestra for each musical. Those involved to our community. I like to see how it’s done value the musical means of expression and doctor dolittle Auditions: March 18-19 at 7 p.m. professionally, and then we try to emulate the professional presentations are a cultural Performances: Weekends April 20-May 6 that on a much lower budget.” draw for tourists from all over the state, says The Theatre Company of Bryan/College Taylor. The theater serves as an outlet for Gypsy Station is run by hundreds of volunteers, all local talent, as well as an educational tool to Auditions: May 14-15 at 7 p.m. attempting to emulate the same theatricality develop skills. Performances: Weekends June 15-24

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Kids workshop summer day camp as a youth program, but it has evolved into a June 25-June 19 program with a focus on youth. Brazos valley Troupe The group creates an opportunity for 2011-2012 season annual preview party parents and children to take part in an activity July 15 at 6:30 p.m. together. Many parents volunteer to help with manhattan melodies the productions, but the children take charge GleeKed The 25th annual putnam in each aspect of theater preparation. Though ladies Night county spelling Bee Boys will Be Boys Auditions: July 8-9 at 7 p.m. parents are of great assistance, the TROUPErs Performances: Weekends August 10-19 are the primary workers: they are taught to ebony overtures become actors, singers, costumers, hair and 2012 celebrity roast makeup artists, prop coordinators, light and The Best christmas pageant ever Brazos Valley TROUPE sound technicians, set builders and more. smokey Joe’s café www.bvtroupe.com Bria Jackson, a member of the BVT board of laugh out loud! an improv and comedy Town & Country Center, directors, says the young thespians seldom sketch series disappoint. Classes are offered for youth in 3705 E. 29th St. Bryan the program to improve their skills or create (979) 846.4902 StageCenter Theater new ones. BVT offers an acting class, which is www.stagecenter.net [email protected] separated into three age groups, a singing and 201 B West 26th St. dancing class, an improv class, a Glee Club, a A drama program for youth, Brazos Valley class that teaches about theater production, a Bryan, Texas 77803 TROUPE (BVT) allows young people to traveling club and a club designed specifically (979) 823-4297 become involved in a creative outlet focused for community service. on entertainment through a variety of theater A few of the words the TROUPErs use The oldest community theater in the area and productions. TROUPE, which stands for Texas to describe the Brazos Valley TROUPE about to embark on its 47th season, StageCenter Repertory Of Unique Performing Arts and experience during a recent rehearsal are is famous for the intimacy it offers. Entertainment, teaches cooperation, patience, inspiring, welcoming, special, exhilarating, “It’s like coming to a family reunion and focus, listening and respect through theater. unique, energetic, respectful, and powerful. seeing old friends,” says Evelyn Callaway, Participants of the program range in age The students seem to both enjoy the programs StageCenter’s treasurer who has performed from 5- to 18-years-old, and are allowed to plug and respect those in charge. numerous tasks for the community theater. into a creative outlet where they can express The 2011-2012 season includes two “You also get to meet people who aren’t themselves. This unique theater company original musicals: Manhattan Melodies and like you. You meet people you would have produces an average of 15 entertaining and GLEEKed. Check the website for updates on otherwise never met and it’s great.” family friendly shows per season offering all season performance dates and times. Becoming a part of something this special a wide variety of productions that appeal Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for is easier than you may think. StageCenter to different audiences. This 17-year-old youth from age 2-12 (with reservations) and Theater is run solely by volunteers and can community theater group did not start out $12 for all tickets without reservations. utilize virtually any talent. If you are looking

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for a new hobby, a strong sense of community, midsummer Night’s dream: December 1-3 and 8-10 when they perform a place to express yourself, to learn new skills Performances: September 29 through October 1, their Christmas show, and again March 1-4 and 8-11 for their performance of Cabaret. or to utilize your talent, look no further than October 6-8, October 13-15 For upcoming workshops and classes, as well StageCenter Theater in downtown Bryan. as audition dates and additional shows, visit This theater company welcomes anyone who driving miss daisy Performances: November 3-6, 17-20 www.brazosvalleyplayers.com. wants to participate in any capacity. Volunteers Tickets for performances are $15 with are free t0 express themselves through their last of the red hot lovers discounts for students. individual role in each play and people take Performances: February 2-4, 9-11*, 16-18 pride in the contribution they have made to *Valentine’s Dinner Theater the local arts industry. Brazos valley players “It’s great for the community to have the Black comedy 2011-12 season opportunity to go see theater and see these Performances: April 26-28, May 3-5, 10-12 new plays and see these old favorites, but to christmas show December 1-3, 8-10 see something that you helped do, that you No mother to Guide her cabaret March 1-4, 8-11 helped make, I think there’s just an intrinsic Performances: June 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 human drive there that feels really good and The mousetrap Navasota Theatre Alliance that’s a powerful experience,” says Andrea Performances: July 26-28, August 2-4, 9-11 www.navasotatheatre.com Robison, StageCenter vice president. “For me, 104 West Washington Avenue having the outlet of StageCenter, of being able Navasota, TX 77868 to come and act, reminds me of why I love it. Brazos Valley Players (936) 825-3195 Being a part of it reminds us all why creative www.brazosvalleyplayers.com outlets are important.” (979) 777-0035 Since 1985, the Navasota Theatre Alliance Those involved may offer any amount [email protected] has produced comedies, dramas, mysteries of time to contribute. Citizens of Bryan/ and musicals at their family friendly theater College Station and the surrounding area Launched in 2009, the Brazos Valley Players in downtown Navasota. Located in the Sunny who have any interest in becoming part of a is the newest addition to the B/CS theater Furman Theater, a quaint venue in the heart community theater group are encouraged to family. Performing both plays and musicals, the of downtown, the group has two shows take advantage of this opportunity and plug scheduled for 2011. As an added attraction, Brazos Valley Players emphasize education and into a creative outlet. dinner theater seats will be available during improvement of theater skills for actors of all ages Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for select performances of the Christmas and experience levels. In addition to productions, seniors and students, $6 for children and $6 comedy production. the group periodically hosts workshops to for Thursday shows. Performance tickets are $12 for adults, $10 improve voice, improvisation, mime, audition for seniors and students, $5 for children, $8 presentation, dance and acting techniques. for members and $9 for groups larger than stagecenter The StageCenter location in downtown 20. For dinner theater tickets, visit www. 2011-2012 season Bryan will host the Brazos Valley Players navasotatheatre.com.

sherlock holmes and the case of The Jersey lily Performances: September 29-30, October 1, 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:30 p.m.; October 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.

happy hollandaise, a christmas comedy Performances: December 1-3 and 8-10* at 7:30 p.m.; December 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. *Performances on December 8-10 will have a dinner theater available with reservations, as well as regular seats. i 14 INSITE September 2011 Visit HOUstOn Deals anD Daytrips

Theatre under the stars presents Two Great musicals in september September 16-17, Theatre Under the Gamblers, Gals & Gangsters! Stars presents VOTE! a new musical Guys and Dolls The slickest high rollers are in town, that will give everyone the chance to opens September 27 and they’re depending on Nathan see the good, the bad and the ugly at Theatre Under Detroit to score a secret spot for side of politics through the eyes of their floating craps game. Throw the Stars. high school students. In this upbeat in Salvation Army songbird Sarah musical comedy, the title of student Brown, who’s short on sinners at council president hardly matters, the mission; Sky Masterson, who but all the students at Green Valley accepts Nathan’s bet that he can’t High School can think about is who lure Sarah to exotic tropical Havana; will get the most votes in this year’s the notorious showgirl Miss Adelaide, race. With the help of their friends who’s desperate to marry Nathan; and teacher, the three eccentric and the lively lyrics and music of candidates are forced to define Frank Loesser, and you’ve got a themselves before they can define musical to remember. All bets are off their campaigns. High school politics with the best golden age swing-era has never been more fun to watch! musical at Theatre Under The Stars “We genuinely feel like this is a since Anything Goes! homecoming,” says Ryann Ferguson, writer energy of this age group -- that time in your This performance is Rated PG. and lyricist of VOTE! “It’s a full circle moment life when anything is possible -- and you’ll try, Shows are Tuesday through Sunday September for Steven and I to be back in the place where no matter what, to make your voice (and your 27 through October 2 and October 4-9. Show we started working together. And we’re so vote!) count.” times are Tuesday through Thursday evenings excited for this show, especially, to be at the Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evenings at TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre nights, September 16-17, at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.; because the show lives and breathes with the Saturday matinee at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. For more information on both perform– insider’s Guide to houston ances, visit Theatre Under The Stars on the web at www.tuts.com or Miller Outdoor info only a houston insider would Know Theatre at www.milleroutdoortheatre.com. To In its nearly 175-year history, the city founded near the banks of Buffalo Bayou has contact TUTS by phone, call (713) 558-TUTS grown from the capitol of the Republic (1837 to 1840) to the fourth-largest city in (8887). Free tickets for the covered seats are available on the day of performance between the nation. What began with 6,642 acres has expanded into nearly 600 square miles 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Miller Theatre Box bringing with it a rich history that’s jam-packed with interesting facts, must-see Office. sites and experiences to enjoy. Think you’ve got Houston figured out? Think again. Don’t want to wait in line? For each HEADS UP! $50 tax-deductible donation to TUTS, the organization will set aside two reserved tickets We’d normally be alarmed at the thought of 42 heads being under the covered pavilion so you may enjoy stored behind a Heights-area Target, but as long as David the show and experience firsthand how your Adickes has something to do with it, Houstonians can breathe easy. The artist and sculptor houses his Sculpturworx generosity makes the music happen. Contact Studio just off of Sawyer Street, where fans can get an up- Seth Malin at (713) 558-2656 or Seth@TUTS. close look at Adickes’ 42, 30-foot-tall Presidents’ busts, as com to take advantage of this deal. No well as all four of The Beatles statues. Adickes—the artist tickets? Bring a cozy blanket or lawn chair and continued on page 16 enjoy the show from the Miller Theatre lawn, the perfect place for a picnic and a show! i September 2011 INSITE 15 houston insider continued from page 15 responsible for the towering Sam Houston statue in Huntsville—has also collaborated with the Galleria-area Omni Houston Hotel to display his largest publicly accessible collection of his work throughout the hotel. More than 60 paintings and G-clay pieces of art are on display for public viewing in the hotel’s public areas and Café on the Green. NATURAL SANCTUARY Tucked on the west side of Memorial park is the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, a 155-acre nature sanctuary that educates visitors on how to protect native plants and animals in the city. Walk the center’s five miles of trails and visit the sanctuary’s interactive exhibits free of charge. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Designed by architect Philip Johnson more than 20 years ago, the Galleria-area Water Wall offers a refreshing respite for visitors seeking a mid-afternoon break. The 64-foot-tall fountain—built to look like a “horseshoe of running water”— sits among 1,118 oak trees at the base of the 64-story Williams Tower. ON THE RECORD Empire Records meets H-Town at Upper Kirby’s vinyl emporium, Cactus Music. The old-school record store stocks new and used CDs, but the real appeal here is the vinyl, which can be test-driven, prior to purchase, on Cactus’ dual turntables. Even better, the indie-shop also hosts in-store performances from local bands, complete with free Saint Arnold’s beer. Seriously. Check the Cactus’ website (www. cactusmusictx.com) for a current concert schedule. SHOW BOAT Explore Houston from below—on a kayaking adventure along Buffalo Bayou. Beginning at the Shepherd Street Bridge, paddlers travel to Allen’s Landing and eventually wrap up near the Theater District. Along the way, spot blue herons, loggerhead turtles and an occasional alligator sunning itself along bayou banks.

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ON THE MARKET Have a hankering for fresh purple hull peas at 6 a.m. on a Tuesday? In Houston, you can find them at Canino’s Produce. The Heights-area market has been delivering an endless array of fruits and vegetables— many locally grown or Texas-born—for more than 50 years. The 20,000-square- feet warehouse is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and stocks a wide array of produce and grocery goods at wallet-friendly prices. A-MAZE-ING OBJECTS It took more than 20 years for Houston postman Jeff McKissack to finish his maze-like Orange Show monument. Made using concrete, brick, steel and anything else he could find, McKissack created a series of walkway mazes, balconies, arenas and exhibits inside an East End lot. When he died in 1980, the future of the project was uncertain, until a non-profit set out to preserve the structure. Together, 21 original donors— including Dominique de Menil and members of ZZ Top—helped pool enough money to restore and reopen the site. The Orange Show is open for tours Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. and frequently hosts concerts and special events.

ANIMAL HOUSE No need to bet, scan this Qr Looking for a new painting to round out code with your groups of 15+ call 713.558.8888 your varied art portfolio? The Houston smartphone for show info and Zoo’s Methai the elephant (or one of her special offers! friends) will be happy to whip you up a one-of-a-kind mixed-media (sometimes she likes to dip her brush in the sand) piece. You can even pick the paint colors. Buy paintings outright for $250 or watch the process, KIM KIM live, for $500, during an Animal Painting Vietnamese/ Experience. Chinese SHOT COLLAR Restaurant Houston’s oldest family-owned biz, Hamilton Shirts, is still cranking out its bespoke button downs the same way it did in 1883, with hand-cut paper patterns and hand stitched details. More than 700 seasonal fabrics— used in creating the company’s continued on page 18

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continued from page 17 continued from page 17 famous made-to-measure BUY AND BUY and ready-to-wear shirts—are Take one step inside stocked at Hamilton’s Richmond Chinatown’s Hong Kong City Avenue-based factory. Mall and BUTTON UP! it’s easy Go ahead. For once, we’re giving to forget you permission to press the red that button. Seriously. We won’t tell you’re you what happens, since it’s still in the best experienced first-hand, nation’s but venture behind downtown’s fourth- Wortham Theatre—where largest Preston Street crosses Buffalo city. More than 20 restaurants Bayou—and look for the non- and cafes, along with a multitude descript red button, inset in the of shops fill the center, including staircase that leads down to the mall anchor Hong Kong Food water. You can thank us later. Market. The grocery store is filled with a mind-boggling assortment BAT COUNTRY of odd produce, seafood (anyway See Texas’ second-largest you like it), smelly durian, even an urban bat colony on its nightly entire frozen food aisle dedicated exodus from beneath Montrose’s to fake meat. Waugh Drive Bridge between RAISING THE BAR Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive. A quarter-million Mexican If Houston had a secret society free-tailed bats call the bridge (a la the 2000 blockbuster, The home and emerge around Skulls), they would meet sunset, nightly, over Buffalo at Valhalla. The under-the- Bayou. Looking for the best radar bar—hidden beneath vantage point? Grab a spot on the chemistry building on Rice the platform just southeast of the University’s campus—offers up bridge or the northeast bank of seriously cheap beer ($.95 Lone the bayou. Star!), thanks to its all-volunteer staff and not-for-profit biz plan. GO BY SEA Aren’t ready to pony up the Set sail on a free, 90-minute boat $30K in annual tuition at the tour of the Port of Houston. While private school? No matter. The on board the 90-passenger boat, basement pub is open to regular, you’ll learn about the history of in-the-know folks, Monday the seaport and be able to watch through Saturday nights. ocean freighters and barges navigate the 50-mile channel. The tour is free, but reservations are required.

Plan Your Visit! Online: www.visithoustontexas.com Stop by: Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau 901 Bagby / First Floor • Houston, TX 77002 1.800.4.HOUSTON

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eminent Texas composer Dan Welcher. This concert, co-sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University, will be held on Tuesday, November 15, in Rudder Theatre on the Texas A&M University campus. The first concert of 2012 will mark the return of the Vinca String Quartet on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. The Vinca quartet, which performed to considerable acclaim during the 2009-10 season, will be performing at First Presbyterian Church, which will also be the venue for the final two concerts of the season in March and April. In a concert co-sponsored by Concerts on Carter Creek, New York Polyphony will appear on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. New York Polyphony, described as “early music’s Fab Four,” is an all-male vocal quartet and has been featured on NPR and American Public Radio. The final concert of the 2011-12 season will feature the Russian cellist Dmitry Kouzov on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Mr. Kouzov, a First Prize Winner at the International Beethoven Competition and winner of the New York Cello Society Rising Star Award, will present a concert featuring works of Schumann, Beethoven, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Community Chamber Concerts receives financial support from hotel and motel tax Beyond Price revenues from the City of College Station, as administered through the Arts Council of the Community Chamber Concerts: Brazos Valley; from many generous patrons in the Bryan/College Station area; and, Always World Class, Always Free especially, from The Gilbert and Thyra Plass Arts Foundation. Because of this support, Board of the Friends of Chamber both familiar classical pieces and works by concerts and other outreach music events The Music has announced the 16th Brazilian composers. in the Community Chamber Concert Series season of Community Chamber Concerts. The final concert of the fall will highlight are presented to the public free of charge. The 2011-12 season will feature six concerts the virtuoso pianist James Dick, founder of For more information on the Friends of with three in the fall and three in the spring. Leading off the season will be a performance by Ars Lyrica Houston with the renowned 16th season performances French-Italian soprano Céline Ricci on Ars Lyria Houston with Soprano Celine Ricci September 22 Thursday, September 22, at First Presbyterian Quarteto Vivace Brazil (above) October 10 Church in Bryan. Ars Lyrica (“lyric arts”) is an Cassatt String Quartet with Pianist James Dick November 15 instrumental and vocal ensemble specializing Vinca String Quartet January 24, 2012 in music of the 17th and 18th centuries and New York Polyphony March 6, 2012 featuring period-instrument programming. Cellist Dmitry Kouzov April 12, 2012 The second concert will feature a unique blending of instruments – guitar, flute and percussion – as represented in the Quarteto Festival Hill at Round Top and a longtime Chamber Music or the 2011-12 season, visit Vivace Brazil. The quartet’s appearance, also favorite in the Brazos Valley, performing with communitychamberconcerts.org or contact at First Presbyterian Church, on Monday, the world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet, William Rogers (979-255-3074) or Paul October 10, will include a mixture of which will debut a piano quintet by the Parrish (979-739-2608). i September 2011 INSITE 19 QUIZTIME by Tessa K. Moore, Megan Roiz and Caroline Ward

Test Your Brazos Valley IQ TrIVIa QUIz Score 1 for every question you get right. Just How Trivial are you?

0-10 10-20 20-30 30+ You’re new to the Brazos Valley Not bad … for a recently You may have too much time on Seriously? You were born here by way of Azerbaijan. Glad we transplanted Canadian. Try to your hands and/or you’ve been and one of your parents was a could help you get acquainted make all the Aggie sporting helping us plan this update to history teacher and the other with your new hometown. events this season, and you’ll Insite’s 1991 Brazos Valley Trivia was a reference librarian. Try to blend in even better, eh? issue since … 1992. get out more.

?!? Brazos Valley ?!? what Bryan high senior class prank garnered national media attention? what famous former Bryanite said, “Ginger rogers did everything Fred astaire did only backwards and in 1983, some seniors at Bryan high school made a slick wearing heels?” getaway after coating the school’s floors with crisco syndicated columnist linda ellerbee. vegetable oil, causing classes to be suspended and costing hundreds of dollars to degrease. The prank prompted the school district to hire a night watchman. No one was ever what Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter credits officially linked with the slimy crime. part of his success to Bryan/college station? lyle lovett. lovett got his musical start playing at such what is the oldest continuing restaurant in Bryan? local spots as the msc Basement coffeehouse and Grins. lovett has two a&m degrees to his credit: Journalism martin’s place on college avenue opened in a location a (1980) and German (1981). so fond is he of this area that in few yards from its present site in 1925. This family business 1990 lovett bought a house near the Brazos river. moved to its current site in 1933.

20 INSITE September 2011 what is the oldest continuing restaurant in college station? what Bryan/college station brother and The international house of pancakes on university drive sister pair is known for their roles on opened in 1966. television and in the movies? raini and rico rodriguez. raini appeared what is the oldest business in college station? in paul Blart: mall cop and an episode of disney channel’s The suite life of Zack holick’s Boot makers opened for business on college and cody. her younger brother, rico, main in 1891. it remains in the holick family. plays the role of manny delgado on aBc’s modern Family. True or False: The dixie chicken serves the most beer per square foot of any bar in the u.s. which southern rapper and singer, known for his breakout True! This says a lot for college station, Texas, the hit single “i look Good” and an astonishing 100+ pound bar capital of the world (most per capita). weight loss in 2010, was born in robertson county? charles “chalie Boy” williams hearne native rosie lee moore hall is known for her portrayal of which southern cooking icon? which wellborn restaurant got its 15 minutes of aunt Jemima. rosie was the last actual person to fame on Guy Fieri’s diners, drive-ins and dives on portray the character “aunt Jemima” for the Quaker the Food Network? oats company. over the years, several women played The hullabaloo diner in wellborn was featured on season the part of aunt Jemima, but the last “real” woman one, episode two of the show, titled “That’s italian.” was rosie lee moore hall from robertson county.

snook is home to which restaurant, known for being the first to serve chicken Fried Bacon? sodolak’s original country inn

?!? TeXas a&M 2. a made-for-television film was released in 2002 entitled UNIVersITy ?!? “The Junction Boys” based on a book by the same name and chronicling paul “Bear” Bryant’s first summer as the Texas a&m was almost located in what town? head football coach for Texas a&m in 1954. ryan Kwanten, the australian actor who plays Jason stackhouse in hBo’s Bellville. Fortunately, a man named harvey mitchell True Blood, played one of the football players in the movie. gave a substantial piece of land putting the “college” in although set in Junction, Texas, the movie was filmed in college station. australia and most of the actors in the film are actually australian, despite fairly convincing Texas accents. when did the first off-campus housing become available for Texas a&m students? 3. reveille vi became a movie star in the 1996 film 1920 “reveille, my life as the aggie mascot.”

during the mccarthy era, what classic novel was an extra bit of Texas a&m film trivia… removed from the shelves at Texas a&m libraries if you pay close attention while watching the 1989 because of its apparent underlying communist ideals? american science fiction comedy, “Back to the Future part robin hood ii,” the November 12, 1955, game in which Texas a&m beat rice university in a 20-12 victory can be heard on the what distinction did Texas a&m earn during wwii? radio. marty mcFly, the film franchise’s main protagonist, is attempting to retrieve a sports almanac from the front Texas a&m furnished more officers to the armed forces seat of a car belonging to the film’s antagonist, Biff Tannen, than west point. when the game is mentioned on the air. listen closely to that radio broadcast! what 3 movies have been made about Texas a&m? 1. “we’ve Never Been licked” was filmed in college Before becoming president of Texas a&m, James earl station in 1942-43, and included robert mitchum and rudder earned what military distinction? william Frawley (Fred, i love lucy) among the cast.

September 2011 INSITE 21 22 INSITE September 2011 col. James earl rudder was commander of the 2nd You Know You’re a Trivial person when You Know These Battalion, rudder’s rangers, one of the two battalions that Brazos valley Facts stormed the beach at pointe du hoc during the Normandy william Joel Bryan was stephen F. austin’s nephew. invasion. he later became a major General. west dexter street used to be the site of dexter lake. what is the oldest student organization in Texas? The ross volunteers. under Bryan city ordinance, it is unlawful for any person to maintain and keep any hog or pig within the city. during wwii, which language was not taught at Texas a&m? German Bryan’s carnegie public library is one of 33 carnegie libraries built in Texas by philanthropist andrew carnegie. a little more about wwii-era college station… only 13 of the original buildings are still intact. Before the war, many streets in college station’s eastgate district had German names. Today, the neighborhood has in 1906, the speed limit in Bryan was 8 miles per hour. street names like “harrington,” “milner” and “Foster.” The Brazos river is the longest river in Texas and is named This year marks the centennial anniversary of which for “Brazos de dios,” or “arms of God.” college at Texas a&m? The college of ag and life sciences seventy-nine percent of the total population of Texas lives within a 200-mile radius of Bryan/college station. By what nickname is the Beutel health center on campus known? lawrence sullivan ross was governor of Texas before he The Quack shack was president of Texas a&m.

Texas a&m turns out the most agents of what clandestine Bryan independent school district holds the dubious service of any school in the us? distinction of not fully integrating until 1971—and then only The central intelligence agency by court order—making it one of the last schools in the nation to desegregate. True or False: lance armstrong began using the oran Nicks low speed wind Tunnel off of George Bush dr. in the late 1990s to improve his bike riding aerodynamics. True! lance armstrong’s last recorded visit to the oran Nicks low speed wind Tunnel was in 2002. essentially, the work done there is to reduce the drag of the combined bike and rider by repositioning the rider’s head, handlebars, seat height and other bicycle parts.

The a&m women received a program-best No. 1

?!? sPorTs ?!? national ranking in the final espN/usa Today coaches Top 25 poll, improving on its previous school-best of No. 3 in the coaches poll in 2008. what first-ever distinction did the lady aggie basketball team achieve in 2011? what 3 national records did the combined men and Texas a&m women’s basketball won its first Ncaa women’s athletic programs achieve in 2011? national championship in program history in its first-ever trip to the Ncaa Final Four in its eighth all-time Ncaa 1. Texas a&m was the only division i school to win three Tournament appearance. The lady aggies ended the 2010- Ncaa National championships – women’s basketball 11 season with a 33-5 record, the most victories in program and men and women’s track – making it the only history. it was the first 30-win season in 37 all-time division i school to win two Ncaa women’s national seasons of aggie Basketball. championships last year.

September 2011 INSITE 23 24 INSITE September 2011 2. The Texas a&m track and field program made history by who was the first aggie olympian? becoming the only school to win dual men’s and women’s Jack mahan finished fifth in the javelin at the 1920 national championship titles for three consecutive years. olympic Games in antwerp, Belgium.

3. Texas a&m is the only school in the country to achieve what year was the first officially recognized track in a single season: a football team competing in a post- and field team formed? season bowl game; both men and women’s basketball teams reaching the Ncaa championships; both the men 1898. Track and field events began on the campus in and women’s outdoor track & field teams finishing in the the early 1890s. The first officially recognized team Top 10; and the baseball team reaching the college world is pictured here. series. who was the first female aggie Ncaa champion? which gender has more intercollegiate sports teams at Two-time all-american melinda clark, swc high jump champ Texas a&m – men or women? in 1988 and 1989, set a swc record with a 6’3½” high jump. at women. Texas a&m competes in 20 intercollegiate sports the 1989 Ncaa meet, clark’s 6-0¾ high jump captured the title, of which 11 are female and nine are male. eleven of those making her the first female aggie Ncaa champion. teams are ranked in the Top 10 and 16 of the 20 finished in the Top 25 in 2011. who was the first to bring olympic gold to aggieland? Two-time all-american in the 440-year dash, art harnden what was the first official aggie yell? brought the first olympic gold to aggieland in 1948 as a rah rah rah member of the winning u.s. olympic 1600-meter relay team. hi ho hah who was the first female aggie olympian? Boom cis Bah colleGe! linda waltman, a&m’s first female all-american, earned her honors after outstanding pentathlon performances in 1977, 1978 and 1979. she was a member of the 1980 u.s. olympic Team that in what unusual place did four-time swc champion didn’t compete due to a u.s. boycott of the olympics. harold hensley learn to swim? an irrigation ditch. under coach art adamson’s how many years elapsed between a&m baseball’s first guidance, he became a four-time swc champion and second no-hitters? between 1940-1941. hensley’s collegiate swimming was interrupted, however, by world war ii. 66. George smith pitched the first no-hitter for a&m in 1907, defeating Texas. The next no-hitter would be pitched in 1973. how long has men’s tennis been a sport at a&m? what year did the first fully funded varsity women’s team play? men’s tennis has been on the a&m campus since before 1900. 1975-1976 season. The team advanced to the Taiaw Tournament.

why is patch of turf grass ‘framed’ on Kyle Field? what year did the first official men’s basketball team take the floor? This small section of turf was squared off and preserved from the original Kyle Field grass when 1912-1913 season. The six-game season resulted in artificial turf was laid in the 1970s. it remained even four wins, with a&m scoring 311 points compared to after real grass was returned to the field in the 1990s. 96 by their opponents.

who holds a&m’s 20th century record for highest in addition to being the original 12th man for the winning percentage in singles tennis? football team, in what other sport did e. King Gill distinguish himself? doubles (1984) and singles (1985) all-american Grant connell ranks as one of the best players to under coach d.x. Bible, Gill helped the 1923 basketball ever take to the courts at a&m. This swc player team win the swc championship. The following season, of the Year ranked No. 6 nationally in 1985; the Gill was captain of the team and an all-conference player. two-time letterman went on the join the pro Tour where he became know as one of the world’s top doubles specialists.

September 2011 INSITE 25 against what team did a&m’s first official football squad face off in 1894? Galveston’s Ball high school gave the aggies their first official game, and victory, in college station. The season witnessed the birth of one of the nation’s greatest sports rivalries, the aggies versus the longhorns.

what was the score in a&m’s most lopsided football victory? 110-0 against daniel Baker college of Brownwood in 1920.

what broadcast record was set by the aggie football team in 1921? Football history was made November 24, 1921, as Texas a&m students produced what is likely the first live play-by-play broadcast of any college football game. The action was transmitted in special code from Kyle Field to austin and some of the other 275 radio operators around the state, rarely more than one play behind the live action.

how did the aggies give Bevo his name?

26 INSITE September 2011 The 1915 football game was the first between the aggies and the longhorns on Kyle Field, as well as the first in the newly created southwest conference. a&m took the day with a 13-0 victory. Before the 1916 game, a&m students branded the score on varsity’s mascot. Texas students then altered it to Bevo, which remains the name of the longhorn’s mascot to this day.

who carried coach stallings off the field when the aggies won the 1968 cotton Bowl? Bear Bryant. The aggie’s had returned to the cotton Bowl for the first time in a quarter of a century and coach stallings successfully led the aggies to a thrilling victory over alabama, coached at that time by former aggie coach “Bear” Bryant. stallings, who had been one of Bryant’s ‘Junction Boys’ in 1954, was carried off the field by his former coach.

Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Cathy Capps, director of Texas A&M’s Letterman’s Association and Sports Museum, and the Texas A&M Athletic Department for their help with the Trivia story.

AGGIES GO PRO Texas a&m sports teams have a long tradition of feeding men and women’s professional sports teams. how many aggies have gone on to play on a professional sports team? Good luck with that … we’re aggies too, and we had to give up when we tried to count all of them … Pro Women’s soccer WUsa 1998 Bryn Blalack, 2000 Melanie Wilson, 2002 Amber Reynolds, 2002 Nicky Thrasher, 2003 Heather Ragsdale

WPsl 1998 Liz Mizera, 1993 Dawn Wuthrich, 1994 Kim Gonzalez, 1994 Jennifer McFalls, 1995 Beth Gerken, 1996 Kendall Richards, 1997 Gina Perez, 2004 Selena Collins, 2005 Adrian Gregory WPS: 2009 Kati Jo Spisak WTA: 1988 Kim Labuschagne NPF: 2007 Sharonda McDonald, 2008 Megan Gibson, 2008 Jami Lobpries, Pro Men’s soccer aTP 1982 Brian Joelson, 1985 Grant Connell highest rank was 67 in 1991 (mostly doubles player), 1985 Greg Hill, 1986 Kimmo Alkio, 1987 Dean Goldfine ranked 628 in 1989, coach of Todd Martin and Andy Roddick, 1987 Brent Haygarth, 1987 Marcel Voss, 1987 Brian Joelson, 1988 Brent Haygarth, 1991 Shaun O’Donovan, 1992 Tres Davis, 1993 Bernardo Martinez, 1994 Mark Weaver, 1995 Eduardo Martinez, 1996 Blake Arrant, 1997 Robbie Krause, 1997 Rafael De Mesa, 1997 Carlos Tori, 1998 Rafael De Mesa, 1998 Eduardo Martinez, 1999 Bernardo Martinez, 2001 Cody Hubbell, 2001 Dumitru Caradima, 2001 Shuon Madden, 2002 Keith From, 2003 Ryan Newport ranked 330 in 2005, 2004 Lester Cook, 2004 Shuon Madden, 2006 Ante Matijevic, 2006 Bryan Wooten, 2007 Brett Joelson, 2008 Jerry Makowski, 2008 Ryan Newport, 2009 Conor Pollock, 2010 Clay Donato, 2011 Jeff Dadamo

September 2011 INSITE 27 1938 Joe Routt, 1938 Roy Young, 1939 Rankin Britt, 1939 Fred Coston, 1939 Bruno Schroeder, 1939 Dick Todd, 1940 Joe Boyd, 1941 Bill Conatser, 1941 Charley Henke, 1941 John Kimbrough, 1941 Ernie Pannell (drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 16th NFl round out of 146 in the 1941 NFL Draft), 1941 Marion Pugh, 1941 Marshall Robnet, 1941 Jim Thomason, 1942 Martin Ruby, 1942 Willie Zapalac, 1943 Felix Bucek, 1943 Bill Henderson, 1943 Cullen Rogers, 1944 Bob Butchofsky, 1944 Leo Daniels, 1945 Ed Dusek, 1945 Otto Payne, 1946 Grant Darnell, 1946 Lynn Dickey, 1946 Marion Flanagan, 1946 Jim Hallmark, 1946 Monte Moncrief, 1946 George Strohmeyer, 1947 Buryl Baty, 1947 Ed Robnett, 1947 Bob Tulls, 1947 Odell Stautzenberger, 1949 Bobby Goff, 1949 Bob Goode, 1949 Jim Winkler, 1950 Andy Hillhouse, 1951 Bob Bates, 1951 Bob Smith, 1952 Russ Hudeck, 1952 Yale Lary drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round (out of 34) of the 1952 NFL Draft, 9-time Pro Bowler and 3-time First-Team All-Pro, Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1979 (finalist in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978) Detroit Lions 1952-1964, 1952 Glenn Lippmann, 1952 Hugh Meyer, 1952 Sam Moses, 1952 Billy Tidwell, 1953 Ray Graves, 1953 Darrow Hooper, 1953 Jack Little, 1954 Don Ellis, 1955 Fred Broussard, 1955 Elwood Kettler, 1955 Bennie Sinclair, 1956 Jack Powell, 1957 George Gillar, 1957 Jack Pardee (drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2nd round (out of 14) of the 1957 NFL draft; 1-time Pro Bowler and 1-time First-Team All-Pro) Coaching Record: Los Angeles Rams 1957-1964, 66-70, Washington Redskins 1971-1972, 1958 Bobby Joe Conrad (drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round (out of 58), in the 1958 NFL Draft; 1958-1968 Chicago Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys 1969, 1-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro, 1958 John David Crow Texas A&M’s only Heisman trophy winner, drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1st round (out of 2) of the 1958 NFL Draft, 4-time Pro Bowler, Chicago Cardinals 1958-1964, San Francisco 49ers 1965- 1968, 1958 Ken Hall, 1958 Charles Krueger, 1958 Bobby Marks, 1958 Roddy Osborne, 1959 Ken Beck, 1959 John Tracey, 1960 Gordon LeBoeuf, 1960 Charlie Milstead, 1960 Gale Oliver, 1961 Randy Sims, 1963 Sam Byer, 1963 Lee Roy Caffey drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 4th round (out of 25) of the 1963 AFL Draft, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7th round (out of 88) of the 1963 NFL Draft, 1-time Pro Bowler and 1-time First-Team All-Pro, Philadelphia Eagles 1963, Green Bay Packers 1964-1969, Chicago Bears 1970, Dallas Cowboys 1971, San Diego Chargers 1972, 1963 Geroge Hogan, 1963 Jerry Hopkins, 1964 Ron Carpenter, 1964 Fay Kubala, 1965 Bobby Evans, 1965 Gene Ray Hinze, 1966 Randy Matson, 1966 Ken McLean, 1966 Phill Scoggin, 1966 Joe Wellborn, 1967 Ed Breding, 1967 Larry Lee, 1967 Jack Pyburn, 1968 Maurice Moorman, 1969 Tom Buckman, 1969 Edd Hargett, 1969 Billy Hobbs, 1969 Wendell Housley, 1969 Rolf Krueger, 1969 Bob Long, 1969 Tommy Maxwell, 1969 Steve O’Neal, 1969 George Resley, 1970 Billy Bob Barnett, 1970 Barney Harris, 1970 Larry Stegent, 1971 Dave Elmendorf, 1971 Jim Sheffield, 1972 Leonard Forey, 1972 David Hoot, 1973 David Callaway, 1973 Brad Dusek, 1973 Jim Krimpkin, 1973 Homer May, 1973 Ralph Sacra, 1975 James Daniels, 1975 Tim Gray, 1975 John McCrumbly, 1975 Rick Seeker, 1976 Bubba Bean, Glenn Bujnoch, 1976 Richard Osborne, 1976 Carl Roaches, 1976 Ed Simonini, 1976 Garth Ten Naple, 1976 Pat Thomas, 1976 Skip Walker, 1976 Bruce Welch, 1976 Jackie Williams, 1977 Jimmy Dean, 1977 Edgar Fields, 1977 Lester Hayes DB drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 5th round (out of 126) in the 1977 NFL Draft, 5-time Pro Bowler and 1-time First-Team All-Pro, Hall of Fame Finalist in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, semi-finalist in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, Oakland Raiders 1977-1986, 1977 Robert Jackson, 1977 Tank Marshall, 1977 Dennis Swilley, 1978 Mark Dennard, 1978 Frank Myers, 1978 Michael Willams, 1970, Tony Franklin barefoot kicker drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round (out of 74) of the 1979 NFL Draft, 1-time Pro Bowler, Philadelphia Eagles 1979-1983, New England Patriots 1984-1987, Miami Dolphins 1988, 1979 Cody Risien, 1979 Eugene Sanders, 1980 Gerald Cater, 1980 Curtis Dickey RB drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1st round (out of 5) of the 1980 NFL Draft Baltimore Colts 1980-1981, 1982-1985, Cleveland Browns 1985-1986, 1980 Jacob Green, 1980 George Woodard, 1980 James Zachry, 1981 Mack Moore, 1981 Mike Mosley, 1982 Keith Baldwin, 1982 Mike Whitwell, 1983 Johnny Hector RB drafted by the New York Jets in the 2nd round (out of 51) of the 1983 NFL Draft, New York Jets 1983-1989, 1990-1992, 1983 Earnest Jackson, 1983 Gary Kubiak: QB drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 8th round (out of 197) of the 1983 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos 1983- 1991, 1984 Billy Cannon Jr. LB, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round (out of 25) of the 1984 NFL Draft, 1984 Jeff Fuller, 1984 Keith Guthrie, 1984 Don Jones, 1984 Jeff Paine, 1984 Tommy Robison, 1985 Ray Childress Hall of Fame, DT-TE, drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 1st round (out of 3) of the 1985 NFL Draft, 5-time Pro Bowler and 1-time First-Team All-Pro, Houston Oilers 1985-1995, Dallas Cowboys 1996, 1985 Matt Darwin, 1985 Mark Lewis, 1985 Ken Reeves, 1985 Thomas Sanders, 1985 Jimmy Teal, 1986 Wayne Asberry, 1986 Domingo Bryant, 1986 Matt Darwin, 1986 Randy Dausin, 1986 Anthony Toney, 1986 Doug Williams, 1987 Rod Bernstine, 1987 Steve Bullitt, 1987 Johnny Holland, 1987 Todd Howard, 1987 Larry Kelm, 1987 Rod Saddler, 1987 Ira Valentine, 1987 Roger Vick, 1988 Chet Brooks, 1988 Louis Cheek, 1988 Kip Corrington, 1988 Keith Woodside, 1989 Dana Batiste, 1989 Adam Bob, 1989 Jerry Fontenot, 1989 Rod Harris, 1989 John Roper, 1990 Pat Cunnigham, 1990 Gary Jones, 1990 Mike Jones, 1990 Terry Price, 1990 Jeroy Robinson, 1990 Aaron Wallace, 1990 Mickey Washington, 1990 Richmond Webb, 1991 Mike Arthur, 1991 Shane Garrett, Larry Horton, 1991 Darren Lewis drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 6th round (out of 161) of the 1991 NFL Draft Chicago Bears 1931-1933, 1991 Dennis Ransom, 1991 William Thomas, 1991 Robert Wilson, 1992 Keith Alex, Quentin Coryatt “The Hit” drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1st round (out of 2) of the 1992 NFL Draft, Indianapolis Colts 1992-1997, Dallas Cowboys 1999, 1992 Chris Crooms, 1992 Keith McAfee, 1992 Bucky Richardson QB drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 8th round (out of 220) of the 1992 draft, Houston Oilers 1992-1994, 1992 Kevin Smith, 1992 Kary Vincent, 1992 Mark Wheeler, 1993 Patrick Bates, 1993 Marcus Buckley, 1993 Derrick Frazier, 1994 Sam Adams, 1994 Eric England, 1994 Aaron Glenn, 1994 Greg Hill, 1994 Jason Mathews, 1994 Lance Teichelman, 1995 Antonio Armstrong, 1995 Rodney Thomas, 1996 Reggie Brown, 1996 Hayward Clay, 1996 Hunter Goodwin, 1996 Leeland McElroy, 1996 Ray MIckens, 1996 Detron Smith, 1997 Calvin Collins, 1997 Albert Connell, 1997 Edward Jasper, 1997 Pat Williams, 1997 Brandon Mitchell, 1998 Steve McKinney, 1998 Chris Ruhman, 1999 Dan Campbell, 1999 Rich Coady, 1999 Warrick Holdman, 1999 Dat Nguyen, 1999 Cameron Spikes, 1999 Rex Turner, 2000 Chris Cole, 2000 Dante Hall WR drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 5th round (out of 153) in the 2000 NFL Draft, 2-time Pro Bowler and 1-time First-Team All- Pro, Kansas City Chiefs 2000-2001, 2002-2006, Saint Louis Rams 2007-2008, 2000 Shane Lechler, 2000 Jason Webster, 2001 Ron Edwards, 2001 Robert Ferguson, 2001 Ronald Flemmons, 2001 Jason Glenn, 2001 Michael Jameson, 2001 Chris Taylor, 2002 Rocky Bernard, 2002 Seth McKinney, 2002 Billy Yates 2003 Sammy Davis, 2003 Bethel Johnson, 2003 Terrence Kiel, 2003 Chance Pierce, 2003 Ty Warren, 2003 Taylor Whitley, 2003 Don Muhlbach, 2004 Jamaar Taylor, 2005 Geoff Hangartner, 2005 Mike Montegomery, 2005 Terrence Murphy, 2006 Reggie McNeal, 2006 Johnny Jolly, 2007 Corey Clark, 2007 Chris Harrington, 2007 Joseph “Red” Bryant, 2007 Cody Wallace, 2007 Melvin Bullitt, 2008 Danny Gorrer, 2008 Stephen McGee, 2008 Cyril Obiozor, 2009 Martellus Bennett, 2009 Michael Bennett, 2009 Kevin Matthews, 2009 Jamie McCoy, 2010 Mike Goodson, 2010 Jordan Pugh, 2010 Luke Patterson, 2010 Jerrod Johnson Hartford Cardinals, signed recently with the Eagles, 2011 Von Miller, 2011 Matt Allen

28 INSITE September 2011 lPGa 1977 Brenda Goldsmith, 1981 Kim Bauer, 1983 Shirley Furlong, 1998 Jamie Hullett, 2008 Ashley Knoll

PGa: 1946 Bart Haltom, 1958 Bobby Nichols 15 professional wins, 1961 Billy Martindale, 1962 Dickie Duble, 1962 John Lively, 1963 Ralph Johnston, 1967 Lee McDowell, 1970 Duke Butler, 1970 Richard Ellis, 1972 Steve Veriato, 1973 Tom Johnson, 1979 Steve Bowman, 1979 David Ogrin, 1980 Richard Cromwell, 1981 Kel Wevlin, 1982 Gary Krueger, 1982 Paul Oglesby, 1983 Danny Briggs, 1983 Philip Parkin, 1985 Jeff Maggert 12 professional wins, 1992 Shane Bertsch, 1994 Marco Gortana, 1995 Anthony Rodriguez, 1999 Ryan Palmer, 2008 Robert Gates, 2008 Martin Piller

WoMeN’s ProFessIoNal VolleyBall 1985 Sherri Brinkman, 1997 Kristie Smedsrud, 1998 Stacy Sykora, 1999 Amber Woolsey September 2011 INSITE 29 NBa 1951 John Dewitt, 1952 Walter “Buddy” Davis, 1952 Jewell McDowell, 1960 Wayne Lawrence, 1962 Carroll Broussard, 1964 Bennie Lenox, 1966 John Beasley, 1967 Randy Matson, 1969 Ronnie Peret, 1971 Steve Niles, 1973 Jeff Overhouse, 1974 Randy Knowles, 1976 Barry Davis, 1976 Sonny Parker, 1980 David Britton, 1981 Vernon Smith, 1981 Rynn Wright, 1982 Rudy Woods, 1983 Tyren Naulls, 1983 Claude Riley, 1985 Kenny Brown, 1986 Jimmie Gilbert, 1987 Winston Crite, 1994 Brooks Thompson, 2005 Antoine Wright, 2007 Acie Law, 2008 DeAndre Jordan WNBa 2001 Jaynetta Saunders, 2004 Toccara Williams, 2009 A’Quonesia Franklin, 2011 Danielle Adams, 2011 Sydney Colson

1906 James Hackney, 1907 John Dabney 1907 George Smith, 1908 J.E. Harbin, 1910 Mike Balenti, 1911 John Fuller, 1912 MlB G.H. Higginbotham, 1912 David Puckett, 1912 Ernie Steitler, 1913 Lucien Wright, 1915 T.R. Brailsford, 1915 Tom Cherry, 1915 Jim Kendrick, 1916 George Russell, 1917 J.T. Ellis, 1917 Tim Griesenbeck, 1917 G.A. Powers, 1918 H.W. Collins, 1918 E.E. Rigney, 1920 C.S. Lewis, 1921 Bernie Henderson, 1921 Roswell Higginbotham, 1922 V.T. Matthews, 1923 C.E. “Pat” Olsen Yankees with Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, 1923 E.A. Wilson, 1925 Luther Bell, 1925 A. Manor Puckett, 1926 O.E. Schow, 1927 H.A. Hillin, 1927 Hollis Tucker, 1927 L.M. Williamson, 1928 Hiram Broiles, 1928 Lee Hellums, 1928 Joel Hunt, 1928 J.V. Sike, 1930 Brooks Conover, 1930 H. Lackey, 1930 Ed Martin, 1930 P.E. Wendt, 1931 Roy “Beau” Bell, 1932 Lester Veltman, 1933 R.E. Garvey, 1933 R.H. Scheer, 1934 Ike Lowenstein, 1935 W.L. Couser, 1935 J.T. Moody, 1935 Bill Sodd, 1937 A.P. Dowling, 1937 Jess Landrum, 1937 John Morrow, 1937 Foster Smith, 1938 Woody Bell, 1938 Bailey Timmerman, 1939 R.J. Williams, 1941 Lemuel Bumpers, 1942 Charles Stevenson, 1943 Ira Glass, 1943 Les Peden, 1946 Julian Pressly, 1946 John Shuford, 1947 Dewey Jacobs, 1947 Young Johnson, 1948 Earl Beesley, 1949 Stan Hollmig, 1949 Clifford Lindloff, 1949 Russell Mays, 1950 Bruce Morisse, 1951 Wally Moon, 1952 Yale Lary, 1952 Al Ogletree, 1955 Joe Hardgrove, 1955 Jerry Nelson, 1955 Jimmy Williams, 1956 Joe Boring, 1956 Johnny Stockton, 1959 Gary Herrington, 1959 Ralph Plumlee, 1959 Wayne Schaper, 1961 Clifford Davis, 1961 Dick Hickerson, 1962 Dave Johnson, 1963 Gary Cavasas, 1963 Rusty Uresti, 1964 Jerry Ballard, 1964 Bill Grochett, 1964 Bill Hancock, 1965 Mike McClure, 1966 Lance Cobb, Lou Camilli, 1967 Chuck Maltz, 1968 Joe Staples, 1969 Bob Long, 1970 Doug Rau, 1971 Billy Hodge, 1971 Chris Sans, 1972 R.J. Englert, 1973 Bobby Falcon, 1974 Jim Hacker, 1975 Jim Bratsen, 1975 Mike Frazier, 1976 James “Hoot” Gibson, 1976 Clint Thomas, 1977 Del Leatherwood, 1978 Robert Bonner, 1979 Kyle Hawthorne, 1979 Shelton McMath, 1979 Mark Ross, 1979 Mark Thurmond, 1979 Buster Turner, 1980 Harry Francis, 1980 James Glenn, 1980 Mike Hurdle, 1980 Bryan Little, 1981 Rodney Hodde, 1981 Perry Swanson, 1982 Mike Bormann, 1982 Steve Davis, 1982 David Flores, 1982 Dave Kennard, 1982 Joe Szekely, 1982 Bobby Taylor, 1983 Rick Luecken, 1984 Tim Cartwright, 1984 Sherman Corbett, 1984 Chris Huchingson, 1984 Tony Metoyer, 1985 Buddy Haney, 1985 Steve Johnigan, 1985 Rob Swain, 1986 Dale Barry, 1986 Fred Gegen, 1986 Mike Scanlin, 1986 Russ Swan, 1987 Gary Geiger, 1987 Ever Magallanes, 1987 Pat Wernig, 1988 Tom Carcione, 1988 Nick Felix, 1988 Scott Livingstone, 1988 Tim McWilliam, 1988 Red Riscen, 1988 Sean Snedeker, 1989 Eric Albright, 1989 John Byington, 1989 Scott Centala, 1989 Anthony De La Cruz, 1989 Andy Duke, 1989 Mike Easley, 1989 Tim Herrmann, 1989 Chuck Knoblauch 1991-1997 Minnesota Twins, 1998-2001 New York Yankees, 2002 Kansas City Royals, 1989 Keith Langston, 1989 Terry Taylor, 1989 Kirk Thompson, 1990 Brent Gilbert, 1990 Rich Robertson, 1990 Bo Siberz, 1990 John Wood, 1991 Ronnie Allen, 1991 Jason Bullard, 1991 Trey Witte, 1992 Brian Harrison, 1992 Mike Hickey, 1992 Jason Hutchins, 1992 Jason Marshall, 1992 James Nix, 1993 Jeff Granger, 1993 Robert Lewis, 1993 Scott Smith, 1993 Brian Thomas, 1993 Rob Trimble, 1993 Kelly Wunsch, 1994 Chris Clemons, 1994 Trey Moore, 1995 Chad Alexander, 1995 Justin Atchley, 1995 Kevin Beirne, 1995 Stephen Claybrook, John Curl, 1995 Robert Harris, 1995 Rob Thomas, 1996 Chad Allen, 1996 Rich Boring, 1996 Ryan Huffman, 1996 Dean Mitchell, 1997 Scott Barrett, 1997 Brian Benefield, 1997 Matt Blank, 1997 Matt Garrick, 1997 Johnny Hunter, 1997 Rich Petru, 1997 Jamie Smith, 1997 John Sneed, 1998 Eric French, 1998 Craig Kuzmic, 1998 Ryan Rupe, 1998 Scott Sandusky, 1998 Jason Tyner, 1999 Chance Caple, 1999 Casey Fossum, 1999 Cordell Lindsey, 1999 Steve Scarborough, 1999 John Scheschuk, 1999 Shawn Schumacher, 1999 Steven Truitt, 2000 Daylan Holt, 2000 Chris Scarcella, 2001 Greg Porter, 2001 Chris Russ, 2001 Brian Strelitz, 2001 Casey Fossum, 2002 Khalid Ballouli, 2002 Todd Deininger, 2002 Rusty Meyer, 2002 Steven Ponder, 2002 Ryan Wardinsky, 2002 Ryan Warpinski, 2002 Travis Wong, 2003 Scott Beerer, 2003 Zach Dixon, 2003 Matt Farnum, 2003 Brian Finch, 2003 Logan Kensing, 2003 Kyle Parcus, 2003 Dwayne Pollok, 2003 Robert Ramsey, 2004 Zach Jackson, 2004 Cory Patton, 2004 Justin Ruggiano, 2004 Erik Schindewolf, 2004 Logan Kensing, 2005 Coby Mavroulis, 2005 Cliff Pennington, 2005 Robert Ray, 2005 Kevin Whelan, 2006 Zach Jackson, 2009 Brandon Hicks i

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