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Texas Exes Raise Money For Scholarships

by Michael Carrizales, (paraphrased by Cassandra Hinojosa, Corpus Christi Caller~Times)
May 8, 2005

The University of Texas at Austin Ex-Students' Alumni Association Corpus Christi Chapter held its Annual Spring Scholarship Banquet April 27, 2005 at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center.  Local Texas Exes gathered to raise money that will go towards scholarships benefiting area high school students.

Texas Exes President-Elect and Banquet Chairman Michael Carrizales introduced Living Legend Texas Women's Basketball Coach Jody Conradt, who served as Guest Speaker for the event.  Conradt is a six-time NCAA National Coach of the Year, Multi Hall of Famer, 2nd Winningest NCAA Women's Basketball Coach (4th overall including Men's), and was a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century Award.

"It was my distinct honor and pleasure to introduce such a recognized sports figure of worldwide women’s athletics.” Michael Carrizales said.

Current President Ron Lowe discussed the organization’s accomplishments from the past year, as well as the Texas Exes upcoming events.

Board Member David Bridges facilitated a silent auction, in addition to a raffle drawing for a beautifully hand-crafted Texas themed barbeque pit courtesy of Board Member Barry O’Neal of O’Neal Welding.

Local sports figures, including Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Athletic Director Dan Viola, A&M-CC Women’s Basketball Coach Jodi Kest, A&M-CC Men’s Basketball Coach Ronnie Arrow, and CCISD Administrative Officer for Athletics Brenda Marshall were also recognized for their respective accomplishments and contributions to the community.

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(Paraphrased for print in Corpus Christi Caller~Times.  Photos by Michael Carrizales)