"Former Students of Texas A&M University will assemble in Richmond, Texas on April 21st for the annual Texas Aggie Muster in honor of all Texas Aggies who have passed away within the last year," announced Muster Chair Steve Metzenthin ‘73.

The event will be held at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. Cocktails will be served from 6-7pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm with the program immediately following. Cost is $25.00 per person. The guest speaker, James Mayo ’70, is the retired chairman/CEO of Alice Bancshares Inc. and is involved in the investment and ranching industries. He is past president of The Association of Former Students and the Laredo and Brush County A&M Clubs, and served on Texas A&M’s 2020 Vision Project. He currently serves on the Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees.

Texas Aggie Muster welcomes all former and current students, their families, and friends of Texas A&M University. The Texas Aggie Muster tradition spans over a century and will be observed in more than 300 locations around the world. These Muster gatherings are held in many unique places ranging from battleships and foxholes during World War II to ballrooms and steakhouses today.

Over the years, Aggie Muster has grown to be one of Texas A&M's most revered traditions. Muster honors the memory of A&M men and women whose death prevents them from answering Roll Call at this year's Muster. The Roll Call is a roster compiled of all former and current students who have died over the past year. As each name is called, a friend or family member will answer "Here!" symbolizing that their memory lives on in the hearts of Aggies everywhere. Muster is more than just a ceremony; it is also a way for Aggies to renew, each year, the loyalty and unity which constitute the foundation of their friendship for each other and love and devotion for their school.

For more information regarding the Fort Bend County A&M Club Muster, please contact Steve Metzenthin at (281) 491-6650, or by email at smetzenthin@comcast.net. The Club’s website (FortBendAgs.com) also has information. You may contact the Club at FortBendAgs@gmail.com. Additional information about Texas Aggie Muster and other Texas A&M Traditions and Programs can be obtained by contacting The Association of Former Students at 979-845-7514.