Members of the Texas A&M University Saddle and Sirloin Club, class years 1973–1977, reunited on Sunday, Aug. 3, ahead of the 71st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and reminisce about their time at Texas A&M.

Sixty attendees enjoyed a barbecue dinner and heard updates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Animal Science. Special guests included Clay Mathis, Ph.D., department head, and his wife, Rhonda, as well as Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., associate dean for student development.

Sharing memories

During the evening, members shared stories from their years in Saddle and Sirloin while a slideshow of 1970s-era photos and club events played in the background. Many reflected on the lifelong friendships and connections they built through the organization and encouraged current students to get involved and find their own community at Texas A&M.

Attendees

Attendees included:
Dale Beerwinkle ’76, Linda Beerwinkle, Joe Behrens ’75, Jacque Behrens, Charlie Bradbury ’77, Tommy Bradenberger ’77, Susan Bradenberger, Robert Brown ’74, Carol (Mione) Campbell ’75, Robert Dean ’76, David Forrest ’76, Sandy Lovering ’72, Warren Garrett ’74, David Graf ’75, Lisa Graf, James Henderson ’77, Tim Jambers ’75, Shirly Jambers, Jimmy Kelley ’75, Phil Koehler ’74, Donna Koehler, Billy Lloyd ’75, Mariana Lloyd, Frank Martin ’76, Don Montgomery ’75, Bert Nesloney ’75, Gay Nesloney, Steve Olson ’74, Ginger (Foster) Olson ’76, John Perryman, Anne (Hendrix) Pool ’79, Carla (Black) Propes ’77, Tim Propes, Chuck Real ’74, Debbie Real, Scott Rushing ’75, Silvia Rushing, Charles Schroeder ’73, Cathy Schroeder, Dale Schueler ’75, Donna Schueler, Guy Sheppard ’76, Valerie (Hendrix) Sheppard ’76, David Sides ’76, Lynda Sides, Geary Stutts ’76, Pam (Hendrix) Thomas ’75, Stan Vacek ’76, Betty Vacek, Sarah (Dahse) Franke Williams ’76, Harold Witcher ’73, Debi Reynolds, Jeff Youree ’77, Mary Youree.

Group of Saddle and Sirloin students sitting in bleachers in the 1970s.
Two Saddle and Sirloin students winning award platters.
Saddle and Sirloin students with a herford show heifer in the 1970s.
Group photo of Saddle and Sirloin students in the 1970s.