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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The excitement of
football will be in the air as Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni,
students, and friends build spirit for the Lions team as they meet at the first
tailgate party of the season on Saturday, Sept. 1.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The fun begins at 5 p.m.
on the West Lawn of the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sam</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName
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at 7 p.m. in Memorial Stadium.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The student spirit
contest for this game is sponsored by the President’s office. $200
will go to the first place winner and $100 to the 2<sup>nd</sup> place
winner. Student organizations must be present at Tailgate and at the game
to be eligible to win. Also, join in the fun as Breakout Entertainment sponsors
Laser Tag.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sodexho will offer
hamburgers & hot dogs with all the trimmings for $6.50 to be served on the
West Lawn. Students will be served their dining plan meal on the
lawn. Be there early to cheer on the team as they walk to the stadium.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tailgate parties will be
held two hours before every home football game. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Derryle G. Peace</span></font></i></em><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>, BS '74, MS '75<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></em></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>Alumni Relations</span></font></i></em><em><i><font
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