Sammy at March Madness

Sammy spotted coming out of the break at halftime of the Sam Houston vs. Baylor game (with Sam leading 31-30):

Sammys with Sammys

Photo courtesy of Brian Blalock.

Homecoming Photo Set Posted

I've posted all the photos from my camera onto my flickr account. You can view theme here. Just click on an image to make it larger. Then click on the "All Sizes" link above the photo and select the size you'd like. The just click on the "download" link.

Thanks to Rick Stauffer for taking the photos while we were all down on the field.

Sammy Reception Photo

There were six former Sammys at the reception on Friday. The Huntsville Item took the photo that they used before Sherilan and Lana got there.

(R to L) That's Sherilan ('83-'84), Mark ('98-'99), Pat ('00-'06), Trent ('04-'08), Lana ('87-'88) and James '95-'98).

News: Homecoming Parade

From the Huntsville Item:



Walker County residents lined Sam Houston Avenue Thursday night for the annual Sam Houston State University Homecoming Parade. Fraternities and organizations across campus celebrated the 50th birthday of Sammy the Bearkat with floats that included giant birthday cakes, balloons and noisemakers.The Department of Student Activities will give away free food and prizes to those in school colors today at 10 a.m. in the LSC Mall Area. Other various activities include the “Golden Circle Reunion” in the LSC Ballroom at 11 a.m. and the “50 Years of Sammy” Reception in the LSC Atrium at 1 p.m. The “Distinguished Alumni Gala” will be held in the LSC Ballroom, with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., hosted by the office of Alumni Relations. The Bearkats will host the Nicholls State Colonels at Bowers Stadium at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Matthew Jackson /