January 2024 EDITION
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Javelina Athletics
Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Student Union Building Ballrooms. Tickets are on sale now!
The Javelina Hall of Fame gives recognition to former athletes, coaches and others making exceptional contributions and/or meritorious service to Javelina Athletics and the advancement of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
2024 Inductees include:
- Cassie Anderson '10, '13 - Softball
- Isaac "Ike" Washington - Basketball
- Abel Gonzalez '03 - Football
- Jackie Collins '72 - Meritorious
- Football No. 16 Retirement (Jarrell Hayes '59, Karl Douglas '77, Richard Ritchie '77 and Martin Stroman wore No. 16 and quarterbacked teams to seven national championships)
Alumni Spotlight
Governor Abbott Reappoints Andoni Zagouris '73 to State Board
Andoni Zagouris '73 was reappointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The Board regulates the practice of psychology in Texas.
Zagouris spent several years as a school psychologist in the Rio Grande Valley, providing assessments and counseling services for adolescent students.
Salazar-Zamora Finalist for National Superintendent of the Year
Alumna Martha Salazar-Zamora '87, '88, '92, '99 is one of four finalists and the only one from the state of Texas. She is superintendent of Tomball ISD. Recently she was in Washington, D.C. to participate on a panel with her fellow finalists. Watch her remarks below.
Spotted on Social Media
Alumnus Walter Rule '90 Reaches Career Milestone
Walter Rule '90, Men's Soccer Coach at Central Catholic HS in San Antonio, recently celebrated his 500th career victory. Way to go, Coach Rule!
Javelina Softball's Golf Tournament a Success
Javelinas We Are Inspired By
Alumna Erica Kirkwood '10 Shares Running Journey
Start out the new year with fitness goals? Erica Kirkwood '10 is a mom and occupational therapist in San Antonio. Her page, Running OT, will help you "live well and run better".
Comic Book Becomes Reality for Lino Placencio '17, '18
The first issue of “Bloodline” took 5 years to create. We admire your persistence, Lino, Congratulations!
Alumni Travel
Trot the Globe with Fellow Javelinas!
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Africa this December, led by Dr. Nirmal Goswami. Alumni trips help make global experiences possible for students at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
University Spotlight
Engineering Student Lands NASA Internship
Janay Garza, Environmental Engineering Senior in the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, recently earned a spot with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as an Environmental Compliance Intern.
Get Involved
PeopleGrove is Now a Community of 1,000+ Javelinas!
We all have something in common: a desire to connect and help each other. Join the 1,000+ Javelinas on PeopleGrove to help students access unique job opportunities, career support and countless resources by signing up as a mentor. Just click the button below to get started.