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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Homecoming weekend 2006 is quickly approaching. It will be
an exciting time to meet alumni and support our winning football team. Our
theme for 2006 is <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Remembering the
Past-Connecting the Present-Celebrating the Future</span></i>. Plan to join us
October 27-28. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>On Friday evening, Lion fans can show their spirit at the
Homecoming Pep Rally and Bonfire. The pep rally will begin at 8 p.m. behind
Whitley Hall followed by the bonfire. Cash prizes of $100, $200 and $300 will
be given to the most spirited student organizations. Alumni and university
friends are also invited to the <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>pep rally and bonfire.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Join us at the tailgate event on the West Lawn Saturday,
October 28 for Homecoming 2006, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., to meet and visit with
successful alumni authors and artists. Joining us this year are local alumnus
authors Jim Ainsworth, Dr. Fred Tarpley, Dr. Bill Thompson, Dr. James Conrad
and Joane Walvoord. Additional writers and poets include Angeline Hawkes, Dr.
Cleatus Rattan, Susan Sikes, April Morris, Rosalie Turner, Evelyn Kelly, and
Kalayah Fisher-Hall. Also, joining the celebration on the West Lawn is Grace
Tribble who will have motivational jewelry for sale.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>On the West Lawn there will also be several
inflatable’s for the entire family to enjoy including; gladiator joust,
bungee run and human bowling. You will also be able to make photo buttons, key
chains and magnets. Student groups will be competing for spirit prize money.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Please visit our website at <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.com/">www.tamu-commerce.com</a>, for up to date
information and times. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We look forward to seeing you this weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stephanie J. Peebles</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Special Event Coordinator</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Alumni Relations</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>903-468-3085</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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