RecLife Spring 2007

REC Contributions

GivingBACK The front of the Student Recreation Center has been renovated in honor of all Texas A&M students and employees, past and present, and our goal is to continue to keep the Rec Center up to date. The Department of Recreational Sports and the Rec Center embody the Aggie Spirit by providing all Aggies with facilities and programs to challenge themselves, test their limits and gain the benefits of sportsmanship.

Together we can help ensure that future Aggies become great leaders, one donation at a time.

Ways to contribute currently include: Participate in the Walk of Champions Brick Campaign

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”Giving Back” to Rec Sports development

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Department of Recreational Sports Endowed Scholarship

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Luther Jones Endowment Fund

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TAMU Gymnastics Funds

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Visit our Web site for info on more ways to get involved: http://recsports.tamu.edu/ AboutUs/Development/Opps. html

Department of Recreational Sports Texas A&M University 4250 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4250

ReachingYou Want to get in touch with Rec Former Student Staff? Make your Rec Sports connection by joining the Rec Sports Development former student staff and updating your information. A plethora of opportunities are available within the Department of Recreational Sports, and we can customize an opportunity to meet your needs.

R EC Life http://recsports.tamu.edu

Visit our Web site for information on more ways to get involved: http://recsports.tamu.edu/AboutUs/ Development/Connect.html

Save the date: Join us and other Former Student Staff on September 29, 2007 for the Annual Department of Recreational Sports Reunion! Contact James Welford at 979.862.1856 or jwelford@rec.tamu.edu for details.

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Issue Highlighting the REC’s biggest

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PROUDEST MOMENTS of SPRING 2007

May 2007

REC Promise

REC Life

REC Action

GREETINGS FROM THE REC!

TEAM

The Department of Recreational Sports is unveiling its new newsletter, “RecLife.” We hope you enjoy the presentation of material designed to help alumni stay in touch with the Department. This newsletter will consist of pictures and articles pertaining to former staff, current staff and Rec Sports supporters.

Design:

Kelly VonDrehle Writing:

Josh Collins Communications Specialist:

Michelle Briggs “Keep the Aggie Spirit alive and stay in touch with Rec Sports.”

Marketing Director:

Angela Anderson

A new concept is being introduced to all current and former student staff. The concept of “Giving Back” provides an opportunity to support the Department’s efforts to serve our student staff. Donors can give to specific efforts, as well as introduce new opportunities for development. Please make a special effort to update your contact information; this will help ensure that you continue to receive the newsletter and special announcements throughout the year.

Thanks and Gig’Em!

James Welford

James Welford Associate Director of Development

BIG 12

REC SPORTS

SWIBC Conference Champs

Third Place at Nationals

Men’s: Nationally Ranked in the Top 20; Women’s: Conference Champions 2002–2007

Records were set as sophomore Christine Marshall earned Big 12 Swimmer of the Meet and newcomer freshman Alia Atkinson defeated a three-time conference champion. Their outstanding performances,

along with the clutch efforts of many of the other swimmers, led the A&M women to a historic victory. The Aggies were behind 861–833 going into the final two events.

Texas A&M coach and Big 12 Coach of the Meet said, “It’s taken us eight long years to get to this point, but boy does it sure feel good. I can’t say enough about the toughness and resiliency of this team.

Winning this meet was one of their main goals from day one and they went out and made it happen.”

SOCCER

Women’s: NIRSA Nationals Top 8

TAE KWON DO

2nd Place at the Team Championships; Hosted the National TKD Collegiate Championships; Individual Collegiate Championships: Laura Chapa–1st Place in Class, Clarissa Kuhns–1st Place in Class, Sean Keeton– 2nd Place in Class, Janine Abella–2nd Place in Class, Natalie Prendergast–3rd Place in Class

POLO

Men’s: 2007 National Champions; Men’s and Women’s: National Champions 8 out of the last 13 years

TRAP & SKEET

Men’s: 2nd Place at Team Competition; Individual Competition: Brazos Lackey–Men’s Overall Champion; Women’s Individual Competiton: Mimi Wilfong–Women’s Overall Champion

GYMNASTICS

Women’s: 2007 Na-

tional Champions

RACQUETBALL

8th Place at Team

Nationals

CORE VALUES

SWIM MEET

A long, eight-year, conference championship winning streak has defined The University of Texas’ women’s swimming and diving program. That streak ended in February 2007 when the Texas A&M University women’s swimming and diving team took them down in a close, one point victory.

RECLife

Eleven-time National Champs

Women’s: Texas Rugby Union Champions 2001–2007; Played in the Sweet 16 (First Ever Performance)

A promise of excellence...

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ARCHERY BOWLING HANDBALL LACROSSE RUGBY

Associate Director of Development:

2007

JUDO

Conference Champions 2000–2007; 3rd Place at Team Nationals; Individual Recognition: Chris Jones–1st Place in Class, Andrew Soto–2nd Place in Class, Jonathan Fuller–3rd Place in Class, Preston Kirkham–3rd Place in Class

REC NATATORIUM

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Modeling a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle

2

Integrity

3

Service

4

Respect

5

Quality

6

Leadership

SportClubs

Congratulations recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Pride

Student Employee of the Year

Matt Griffith, a Head Lifeguard for the Department of Recreational Sports, received the campus-wide Student Employee of the Year Award, as well as a second award given to outstanding student employees from the Southern region.

Matt is known for his incredible work ethic and outstanding leadership skills. He constantly searches for and recommends ways to improve Rec facilities to better provide for members. Every member of the Aquatics staff has rated Matt as “the best head guard to work with.” His ability to relate with other employees while making work actually sound fun and appealing make him a strong asset to the Rec Sports team. Matt is known as an employee that is willing to step up any time a problem or concern presents itself; he is able to resolve most uncomfortable situations easily and without complaint.

An outstanding employee “...goes above and beyond...”

Matt has gained the respect of both his peers and his supervisors. Angie Mattiza, Rec Sports Aquatics Director, said, “I feel reassured when I leave the facility knowing that Matt is in charge and that he will hold the staff accountable for their job responsibilities.”

Matt is known for his unmatched work ethic, making him a reliable, mature and trustworthy team player. Lynne Barber, Rec Sports Aquatic Coordinator, stated, “Matt is the type of employee that goes above and beyond what is expected of him, and he encourages his peers and those he supervises to do the same. He leaves very big shoes to be filled and will be missed very much.”

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RECLife

ATTENTION

FORMER STUDENT STAFF The Department of Recreational Sports, formerly known as the

INTRAMURAL DEPARTMENT, is attempting to locate all

FORMER STUDENT STAFF! If you worked for the Intramural Department or The Department of Recreational Sports, or if you were a member of a Sport Club, please visit our Web site at recsports.tamu.edu and complete a contact form.

WE’LL BE IN TOUCH!

2007

Matt Griffith

Rec Honor

Id ol

Rec

Student Appreciation Banquet The good, the bad, the standouts: they all flocked to the Rec Center for their chance to become the 2007 Rec Idol.

From left to right: Jerrod Jackson, Logan Holt and Rick Kahlick Judged by three Rec Sports employees, Rick Kahlich (Golf Pro and Shop Manager), Logan Holt (Class of 2009 Rec Center Supervisor) and Jerrod Jackson (Intramural Coordinator), the contestants got an experience not entirely unlike the one contestants on pop culture phenomenon “American Idol” go through, just on a much smaller scale.

Those choosing to participate in the competition were asked to audition for the three judges by singing a piece of music about a minute long with no accompaniment. Forty auditioned, but only twenty-five made it to the second round where contestants were asked to sing a full song, with or without accompaniment or CD track. Of these twenty-five contestants, seven made the finals, which were held during the Rec Center’s Student Appreciation Banquet. The contestants making it to the final round were asked to sing full songs with accompaniment or CD track.

The seven finalists advancing to the third and final round had diverse musical interests. Whitney Williams and Ruth Ashurst

showcased their country voices, while Mal- From left to right: Lauren Mullins, Whitney Williams, Krystal Aragon, lory McFar- Ryan Clinkscales, Mallory McFarland, Ruth Ashurst and Courtney Stefan land, Krystal Aragon, Lauren Mullins and Ryan Clinkscales belted out pop and hip-hop songs. Only one contestant, Courtney Stefan, took it back further than any of her competition, singing a more contemporary version of an Etta James classic.

In the end, it was Mallory McFarland’s outstanding rendition of a Christina Aguilera ballad that took home the big prize: a semester’s worth of books.

Mallory had chosen to sing with no accompaniment in the previous round, so her choice for the final left a lot of opportunity for her to show her abilities when singing with instruments backing her. Mallory’s song choice was one of the most important aspects of her final round victory.

Judge Jerrod Jackson said of Mallory’s performance, “She picked a good song that showcased her voice and that hit the notes she needed to hit…and the crowd loved her!”

Rec Idol provided exciting entertainment for the Student Appreciation Banquet and a great stage for a few Texas A&M students to shine. The contest was a success and will likely continue for many years to come.

Kate is an outstanding example of the dedicated student staff that works in the Department of Recreational Sports. Kate was selected 2007 Rec Scholarship Winner to receive the Department of Recreational Sports Student Staff Scholarship because of her attitude, commitment, respect and leadership skills. Kate states, “The Rec is overflowing with diversity; diversity of programs and facilities, diversity of patrons, and diversity of staff.” She strongly believes that diversity strengthens leadership, as it creates a multidimensional and challenging environment, expands one’s perspective, and helps one to realize the virtues of individuality.

Congratulations to Kate Radke

recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Spotlight

Lancelowy Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Heath Education Handball Coach 1978–Present

REC Pride For the Champion in Every Aggie

Walk of Champions “As you go through life wingin’ it, your goals change as your career changes.”

A graduate of The University of Texas, Lance Lowy has shown the dedication that Texas A&M University administrators, faculty, staff, professors, instructors and other personnel are known for. Mr. Lowy has worked in the Department of Health and Kinesiology since handball was added as a course in 1978, and he has acted as the head of Club Handball Program since he graduated with his Master’s Degree in Health and Kinesiology from Texas A&M. Mr. Lowy’s perspectives have changed over the years, but his determination has remained the same. Although he originally planned on being a baseball coach, graduate school brought a new ambition: teaching and coaching handball.

“As you go through life wingin’ it, your goals change as your career changes,” said Lowy of his decision to devote his career to Texas A&M Handball. His devotion allowed the Club Handball program to defeat the University of Texas Handball Club Team 28 out of 29 times, allowing A&M to hold the Handball National Champion title for 13 years.

Mr. Lowy’s choice to be a part of the original handball program at A&M was bold, but is something he looks upon with pride, and those who have learned from him look upon with thanks. Not only has he had the opportunity to teach some of the brightest and most talented students in the nation, but he has also had the opportunity to learn from them. When asked about the best comment a student could make about him as an instructor, coach and friend, Mr. Lowy said that one particular instance stood out in his mind. One of his previous students said that being a part of the Club Handball program was like being “part of a family.”

It was that family attitude that contributed to the pride Mr. Lowy felt when another of his talented students, Andy Bailey, helped him run the first National Collegiate Handball Tournament at Texas A&M in 1997 when the Rec Center opened its doors. He and Andy took on the project, inviting 300–400 people to participate. The tournament was a success, and Mr. Lowy says he felt pride for the job his “standout” student had done.

Lance Lowy is retiring from work at Texas A&M, and he will be leaving a legacy of commitment when he goes. He says he plans to travel a lot upon retirement, currently having made plans for trips to both Europe and South America.

Brick Campaign

RECLife

44-foot indoor climbing facility

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The front of the Student Recreation Center has been renovated in honor of all Texas A&M students and employees, past and present. The area is known as the “Walk of Champions” and features bricks engraved with the names of students, employees and friends of Texas A&M.

The Department of Recreational Sports and the Student Recreation Center embody the Aggie Spirit by providing all Aggies with the facilities and programs to challenge themselves, test their limits and gain the benefits of sportsmanship. Together we can ensure that future Aggies become great leaders, one brick at a time.

12 handball and racquetball courts

Purchase a brick for yourself, or give one as a gift, and become a permanent part of Aggieland!

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Indoor basketball and soccer courts l

Outdoor activity area with four sand volleyball courts and three basketball courts l

Indoor walking and running track l

State-of-the-art weight room with 35,000 pounds of plates and dumbbells l

Four pools and three spas, including an indoor, Olympic- sized pool

Mr. and Mrs. Penberthy Former Student Spotlight: Walter Jr. and Punky 4

what we can OFFER you

Remembering the Aggie Spirit—Leadership, Fair Play, Honesty, and Integrity

The Department of Recreational Sports would like to wish Mr. Lowy all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the University.

As the son and daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Walter “Penny” Penberthy, the Father of Intramurals at Texas A&M University, Wally and Punky continue to support the Department of Recreational Sports through their generous contributions. We express our appreciation to the Penberthy Family for their continued support.

REC facts

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For more info, contact the Department of Recreational Sports at 979.862.1856, champions@rec.tamu.edu, or http://recsports.tamu.edu/Facilities/WOC/index.html.

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18-hole public golf course recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Spotlight

Lancelowy Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Heath Education Handball Coach 1978–Present

REC Pride For the Champion in Every Aggie

Walk of Champions “As you go through life wingin’ it, your goals change as your career changes.”

A graduate of The University of Texas, Lance Lowy has shown the dedication that Texas A&M University administrators, faculty, staff, professors, instructors and other personnel are known for. Mr. Lowy has worked in the Department of Health and Kinesiology since handball was added as a course in 1978, and he has acted as the head of Club Handball Program since he graduated with his Master’s Degree in Health and Kinesiology from Texas A&M. Mr. Lowy’s perspectives have changed over the years, but his determination has remained the same. Although he originally planned on being a baseball coach, graduate school brought a new ambition: teaching and coaching handball.

“As you go through life wingin’ it, your goals change as your career changes,” said Lowy of his decision to devote his career to Texas A&M Handball. His devotion allowed the Club Handball program to defeat the University of Texas Handball Club Team 28 out of 29 times, allowing A&M to hold the Handball National Champion title for 13 years.

Mr. Lowy’s choice to be a part of the original handball program at A&M was bold, but is something he looks upon with pride, and those who have learned from him look upon with thanks. Not only has he had the opportunity to teach some of the brightest and most talented students in the nation, but he has also had the opportunity to learn from them. When asked about the best comment a student could make about him as an instructor, coach and friend, Mr. Lowy said that one particular instance stood out in his mind. One of his previous students said that being a part of the Club Handball program was like being “part of a family.”

It was that family attitude that contributed to the pride Mr. Lowy felt when another of his talented students, Andy Bailey, helped him run the first National Collegiate Handball Tournament at Texas A&M in 1997 when the Rec Center opened its doors. He and Andy took on the project, inviting 300–400 people to participate. The tournament was a success, and Mr. Lowy says he felt pride for the job his “standout” student had done.

Lance Lowy is retiring from work at Texas A&M, and he will be leaving a legacy of commitment when he goes. He says he plans to travel a lot upon retirement, currently having made plans for trips to both Europe and South America.

Brick Campaign

RECLife

44-foot indoor climbing facility

l

The front of the Student Recreation Center has been renovated in honor of all Texas A&M students and employees, past and present. The area is known as the “Walk of Champions” and features bricks engraved with the names of students, employees and friends of Texas A&M.

The Department of Recreational Sports and the Student Recreation Center embody the Aggie Spirit by providing all Aggies with the facilities and programs to challenge themselves, test their limits and gain the benefits of sportsmanship. Together we can ensure that future Aggies become great leaders, one brick at a time.

12 handball and racquetball courts

Purchase a brick for yourself, or give one as a gift, and become a permanent part of Aggieland!

l

Indoor basketball and soccer courts l

Outdoor activity area with four sand volleyball courts and three basketball courts l

Indoor walking and running track l

State-of-the-art weight room with 35,000 pounds of plates and dumbbells l

Four pools and three spas, including an indoor, Olympic- sized pool

Mr. and Mrs. Penberthy Former Student Spotlight: Walter Jr. and Punky 4

what we can OFFER you

Remembering the Aggie Spirit—Leadership, Fair Play, Honesty, and Integrity

The Department of Recreational Sports would like to wish Mr. Lowy all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the University.

As the son and daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Walter “Penny” Penberthy, the Father of Intramurals at Texas A&M University, Wally and Punky continue to support the Department of Recreational Sports through their generous contributions. We express our appreciation to the Penberthy Family for their continued support.

REC facts

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For more info, contact the Department of Recreational Sports at 979.862.1856, champions@rec.tamu.edu, or http://recsports.tamu.edu/Facilities/WOC/index.html.

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18-hole public golf course recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Pride

Student Employee of the Year

Matt Griffith, a Head Lifeguard for the Department of Recreational Sports, received the campus-wide Student Employee of the Year Award, as well as a second award given to outstanding student employees from the Southern region.

Matt is known for his incredible work ethic and outstanding leadership skills. He constantly searches for and recommends ways to improve Rec facilities to better provide for members. Every member of the Aquatics staff has rated Matt as “the best head guard to work with.” His ability to relate with other employees while making work actually sound fun and appealing make him a strong asset to the Rec Sports team. Matt is known as an employee that is willing to step up any time a problem or concern presents itself; he is able to resolve most uncomfortable situations easily and without complaint.

An outstanding employee “...goes above and beyond...”

Matt has gained the respect of both his peers and his supervisors. Angie Mattiza, Rec Sports Aquatics Director, said, “I feel reassured when I leave the facility knowing that Matt is in charge and that he will hold the staff accountable for their job responsibilities.”

Matt is known for his unmatched work ethic, making him a reliable, mature and trustworthy team player. Lynne Barber, Rec Sports Aquatic Coordinator, stated, “Matt is the type of employee that goes above and beyond what is expected of him, and he encourages his peers and those he supervises to do the same. He leaves very big shoes to be filled and will be missed very much.”

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RECLife

ATTENTION

FORMER STUDENT STAFF The Department of Recreational Sports, formerly known as the

INTRAMURAL DEPARTMENT, is attempting to locate all

FORMER STUDENT STAFF! If you worked for the Intramural Department or The Department of Recreational Sports, or if you were a member of a Sport Club, please visit our Web site at recsports.tamu.edu and complete a contact form.

WE’LL BE IN TOUCH!

2007

Matt Griffith

Rec Honor

Id ol

Rec

Student Appreciation Banquet The good, the bad, the standouts: they all flocked to the Rec Center for their chance to become the 2007 Rec Idol.

From left to right: Jerrod Jackson, Logan Holt and Rick Kahlick Judged by three Rec Sports employees, Rick Kahlich (Golf Pro and Shop Manager), Logan Holt (Class of 2009 Rec Center Supervisor) and Jerrod Jackson (Intramural Coordinator), the contestants got an experience not entirely unlike the one contestants on pop culture phenomenon “American Idol” go through, just on a much smaller scale.

Those choosing to participate in the competition were asked to audition for the three judges by singing a piece of music about a minute long with no accompaniment. Forty auditioned, but only twenty-five made it to the second round where contestants were asked to sing a full song, with or without accompaniment or CD track. Of these twenty-five contestants, seven made the finals, which were held during the Rec Center’s Student Appreciation Banquet. The contestants making it to the final round were asked to sing full songs with accompaniment or CD track.

The seven finalists advancing to the third and final round had diverse musical interests. Whitney Williams and Ruth Ashurst

showcased their country voices, while Mal- From left to right: Lauren Mullins, Whitney Williams, Krystal Aragon, lory McFar- Ryan Clinkscales, Mallory McFarland, Ruth Ashurst and Courtney Stefan land, Krystal Aragon, Lauren Mullins and Ryan Clinkscales belted out pop and hip-hop songs. Only one contestant, Courtney Stefan, took it back further than any of her competition, singing a more contemporary version of an Etta James classic.

In the end, it was Mallory McFarland’s outstanding rendition of a Christina Aguilera ballad that took home the big prize: a semester’s worth of books.

Mallory had chosen to sing with no accompaniment in the previous round, so her choice for the final left a lot of opportunity for her to show her abilities when singing with instruments backing her. Mallory’s song choice was one of the most important aspects of her final round victory.

Judge Jerrod Jackson said of Mallory’s performance, “She picked a good song that showcased her voice and that hit the notes she needed to hit…and the crowd loved her!”

Rec Idol provided exciting entertainment for the Student Appreciation Banquet and a great stage for a few Texas A&M students to shine. The contest was a success and will likely continue for many years to come.

Kate is an outstanding example of the dedicated student staff that works in the Department of Recreational Sports. Kate was selected 2007 Rec Scholarship Winner to receive the Department of Recreational Sports Student Staff Scholarship because of her attitude, commitment, respect and leadership skills. Kate states, “The Rec is overflowing with diversity; diversity of programs and facilities, diversity of patrons, and diversity of staff.” She strongly believes that diversity strengthens leadership, as it creates a multidimensional and challenging environment, expands one’s perspective, and helps one to realize the virtues of individuality.

Congratulations to Kate Radke

recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Promise

REC Life

REC Action

GREETINGS FROM THE REC!

TEAM

The Department of Recreational Sports is unveiling its new newsletter, “RecLife.” We hope you enjoy the presentation of material designed to help alumni stay in touch with the Department. This newsletter will consist of pictures and articles pertaining to former staff, current staff and Rec Sports supporters.

Design:

Kelly VonDrehle Writing:

Josh Collins Communications Specialist:

Michelle Briggs “Keep the Aggie Spirit alive and stay in touch with Rec Sports.”

Marketing Director:

Angela Anderson

A new concept is being introduced to all current and former student staff. The concept of “Giving Back” provides an opportunity to support the Department’s efforts to serve our student staff. Donors can give to specific efforts, as well as introduce new opportunities for development. Please make a special effort to update your contact information; this will help ensure that you continue to receive the newsletter and special announcements throughout the year.

Thanks and Gig’Em!

James Welford

James Welford Associate Director of Development

BIG 12

REC SPORTS

SWIBC Conference Champs

Third Place at Nationals

Men’s: Nationally Ranked in the Top 20; Women’s: Conference Champions 2002–2007

Records were set as sophomore Christine Marshall earned Big 12 Swimmer of the Meet and newcomer freshman Alia Atkinson defeated a three-time conference champion. Their outstanding performances,

along with the clutch efforts of many of the other swimmers, led the A&M women to a historic victory. The Aggies were behind 861–833 going into the final two events.

Texas A&M coach and Big 12 Coach of the Meet said, “It’s taken us eight long years to get to this point, but boy does it sure feel good. I can’t say enough about the toughness and resiliency of this team.

Winning this meet was one of their main goals from day one and they went out and made it happen.”

SOCCER

Women’s: NIRSA Nationals Top 8

TAE KWON DO

2nd Place at the Team Championships; Hosted the National TKD Collegiate Championships; Individual Collegiate Championships: Laura Chapa–1st Place in Class, Clarissa Kuhns–1st Place in Class, Sean Keeton– 2nd Place in Class, Janine Abella–2nd Place in Class, Natalie Prendergast–3rd Place in Class

POLO

Men’s: 2007 National Champions; Men’s and Women’s: National Champions 8 out of the last 13 years

TRAP & SKEET

Men’s: 2nd Place at Team Competition; Individual Competition: Brazos Lackey–Men’s Overall Champion; Women’s Individual Competiton: Mimi Wilfong–Women’s Overall Champion

GYMNASTICS

Women’s: 2007 Na-

tional Champions

RACQUETBALL

8th Place at Team

Nationals

CORE VALUES

SWIM MEET

A long, eight-year, conference championship winning streak has defined The University of Texas’ women’s swimming and diving program. That streak ended in February 2007 when the Texas A&M University women’s swimming and diving team took them down in a close, one point victory.

RECLife

Eleven-time National Champs

Women’s: Texas Rugby Union Champions 2001–2007; Played in the Sweet 16 (First Ever Performance)

A promise of excellence...

2

ARCHERY BOWLING HANDBALL LACROSSE RUGBY

Associate Director of Development:

2007

JUDO

Conference Champions 2000–2007; 3rd Place at Team Nationals; Individual Recognition: Chris Jones–1st Place in Class, Andrew Soto–2nd Place in Class, Jonathan Fuller–3rd Place in Class, Preston Kirkham–3rd Place in Class

REC NATATORIUM

1

Modeling a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle

2

Integrity

3

Service

4

Respect

5

Quality

6

Leadership

SportClubs

Congratulations recsports.tamu.edu

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REC Contributions

GivingBACK The front of the Student Recreation Center has been renovated in honor of all Texas A&M students and employees, past and present, and our goal is to continue to keep the Rec Center up to date. The Department of Recreational Sports and the Rec Center embody the Aggie Spirit by providing all Aggies with facilities and programs to challenge themselves, test their limits and gain the benefits of sportsmanship.

Together we can help ensure that future Aggies become great leaders, one donation at a time.

Ways to contribute currently include: Participate in the Walk of Champions Brick Campaign

l

”Giving Back” to Rec Sports development

l

Department of Recreational Sports Endowed Scholarship

l

Luther Jones Endowment Fund

l

TAMU Gymnastics Funds

l

Visit our Web site for info on more ways to get involved: http://recsports.tamu.edu/ AboutUs/Development/Opps. html

Department of Recreational Sports Texas A&M University 4250 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4250

ReachingYou Want to get in touch with Rec Former Student Staff? Make your Rec Sports connection by joining the Rec Sports Development former student staff and updating your information. A plethora of opportunities are available within the Department of Recreational Sports, and we can customize an opportunity to meet your needs.

R EC Life http://recsports.tamu.edu

Visit our Web site for information on more ways to get involved: http://recsports.tamu.edu/AboutUs/ Development/Connect.html

Save the date: Join us and other Former Student Staff on September 29, 2007 for the Annual Department of Recreational Sports Reunion! Contact James Welford at 979.862.1856 or jwelford@rec.tamu.edu for details.

1

Issue Highlighting the REC’s biggest

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PROUDEST MOMENTS of SPRING 2007

May 2007