I'm all about parties and receptions...means free food!
Tarleton hosted one for new hires...and we met THIS guy, the president of the university.
Who knew he came from Ohio, just like us!
(We might have had to push his jaw back up when he heard we had seven children ;-)
What else did we learn?
There will always be at least 254 trees on the Tarleton campus property to represent the 254 counties in Texas. 254 is also the area code for landline phone numbers in Stephenville
Edgar Marston donated red bricks to build a science hall on campus in the early 1900s. From that act of generosity Tarleton continued to build future buildings out of red brick. The Acme Brick Company actually makes a "Tarleton Blend" that the campus uses currently.
The Purple Poo are the oldest spirit organization in the state of Texas, whose signs placed around campus Monday evenings, are considered trophies of honor among Tarleton students.
The original 40 acres were surrounded by retaining walls, which have never been removed and have become a landmark for the university.
Out of respect for the university students refrain from walking on the grass, as well as the Tarleton Seal and the Texan Rider Mosaic.
Welcome to Texan land!
2 comments:
Fun times--hope Jarrod is liking his new job!!
Looking forward to seeing it all!
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