Thank You for Your Spectacular Support at the 8th Annual Texas A&M University at Galveston Parade Viewing Party
February 21, 2023
TweetBy Taylor Bounds, Content Specialist
Thanks to our amazing guests, the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Viewing Party was a roaring success! Hosted at and underwritten by the Tremont House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, guests entered the Tremont Ballroom from 24th Street into the first floor of the ballroom where they could get a cocktail and a photo with this year’s honoree, the First Lady of Aggieland herself, Miss Reveille X. From there, attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing and a balcony view of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, complete with Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets marching down the Strand.
The sold-out event benefited the George P. Mitchell Society (GPMS), which provides funding for undergraduate students enrolled at Texas A&M University at Galveston. GPMS is comprised of individuals and organizations committed to the well being of the world’s oceans by supporting marine and maritime research, education, training, and more at the Galveston campus.
For over 30 years, Mitchell hosted Galveston’s premier Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party at The Tremont House. This event historically coincided with the grand opening of The Tremont House on February 16, 1985. In 2015, this traditional Mardi Gras event ushered in a new era in memory of Mitchell when Texas A&M-Galveston hosted the first official university-affiliated Mardi Gras parade viewing party.
The event was possible thanks to longtime friends and supporters of Texas A&M-Galveston, especially the dedication of the Mardi Gras committee members Marilyn McFatridge, Phyllis Milstein, Marie Robb and Kelly Teichman.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Mollie & Bill Laird
Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust
Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas
Ports America
Roberta Avery
Bay-Houston Towing Co.
The Truelove/Busby Family
Templeton Bros. Construction, LLC & Caravella Coastal Properties
Richard Coleman & Friends
Kyle Comeaux
Galveston Texas City Pilots
GIA Insurance
Gulf Copper
Capt. Karl H. Haupt & Mr. James T. Brown, in honor of Bill Glenn & Robert Strobel, TMA Class of '81
Bill Hearn
Houston Pilots
The Rhoads & Lindskog Family
McFatridge & Milstein Families
Janine Morris
Cheryl & Frank Muller, Class of 1965
Janice & Victor Pierson
Moody National Bank
Lt. Col. Robert Schlagal, Corps of Cadets 1948, Trudy Schlagal Rea, Class of 1984, Alicia Rea, Class of 2002
Chairwoman Marie & Chris Robb
Sabine Pilots
Seaboard Marine
Kelly Teichman
Texas International Terminals
Renea' Turnbaugh
Classic Auto Galveston Group
Jonathan & Julie Whitworth
This event was generously underwritten by the Tremont House, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Beads for sale were donated by Councilwoman Marie Robb.
Details on upcoming events hosted by the Galveston Campus will be available on calendar.tamug.edu.
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Media contact:Taylor Bounds, Content Specialist
bounds@tamug.edu