The purpose of this blog is to keep in touch with alumni, family, and friends of the Texas Iron Spikes, as well as to showcase what makes us THE premier fraternal, service, and spirit organization at the University of Texas at Austin.
Texas Iron Spikes recently celebrated another successful alumni weekend. Doing things a little differently this year, alumni weekend was held in collaboration with the annual Texas Iron Spikes Spring Classic softball tournament. This gave alumni the opportunity to form teams and compete in the tournament. Additionally, actives and alumni both participated in a bar tab at The Rattle Inn after the tournament, and a few rounds of golf the next day. Thanks to all the alumni who showed up and helped to make this weekend a huge success!
Actives and alumni enjoy the bar tab at The Rattle Inn on east 6th Street.
Dan Jensen presents Spencer Emmet the official 2013 Alumni Golf trophy.
Congratulations to our founder, Andrew Phong Vo, for receiving the Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award at the first annual Texas EXies award banquet. This is a tremendous accomplishment and testifies to the character and capabilities of our founder, who has been unceasingly dedicated to this organization and its continued success.
Texas Iron Spikes celebrated its 19th Anniversary recently! Alumni all over the state gathered together to celebrate on this very momentous occasion. Spikes has been able to accomplish so much in only 19 years of existence, and we look forward to many more successful years initiating changes to improve our school, organization and community!
Congratulations to the Texas Iron Spikes A Team for clinching the Spring 2013 Intramural Football Championship! The Spikes finished their undefeated season with a nail biter that came right down to the final drive, but in the end pulled out a victory by a score of 21-19. Touchdowns were contributed by Mike Seitz (2) and Jordan O'Neal.
Elections were extremely competitive this semester. There were tons of quality guys and ideas during the election process and all of those who won their respective position were very deserving.
With that being said, we would like to introduce you to the Spring 2013 Officer Board:
This past weekend the Texas Iron Spikes hosted all of our families for our annual Parents Weekend. We had a wonderful weekend with our families and it was great to get to meet everyone's folks. The weekend started out with tailgating the Iowa State game, before and after!
Pictured L-R: Mr. Bowman, Matt Bowman, and Khaki Bowman
Pictured L-R: Michael Todd, Mrs. Todd, Kyle Gardner, Mr. Todd
Also, on Sunday we hosted a Parents Weekend luncheon at the Crowne Plaza hotel. We enjoyed some Tex-Mex food and then gave a presentation covering what Spikes is and what we do. We also showed a video highlighting some Spike activities throughout the year. Check out some photos and the video below!
Pictured: Jonathan Lugo
Pictured L-R: Mr. Bula, Tim Bula, Mrs. Bula, Mrs. Lugo, Jonathan Lugo
Texas Iron Spikes Parents Weekend 2012 Video
This was a great weekend of family and fun. We really appreciated all of the family members who came out and learned just what Spikes is all about. Thanks to everyone who came out for Parents Weekend and we'll see you next Fall!
This past weekend Sigma Chi hosted its 33rd annual Fight Night. Iron Spikes Fall 2012 rookie, Mike Seitz competed in this event. And for the second year in a row Iron Spikes came out on top! Mike Seitz made us proud and Spikes is looking forward for a three-peat next year!