Kingsville Mayor Sam Fugate, TAMUK President Dr. Steven Tallant, District Judge Manuel J. Banales, and Kleberg County Clerk Leo Alarcon, stop for a photo. In a setting of elegance and formal style, the President’s 2010 Legacy Ball celebrated the achievements of Texas A&M University-Kingsville students, faculty and staff.

The 2010 Legacy Society honorees were also recognized at the annual gala held April 17.

Over 250 people attended the event, which was held at the TAMUK ballrooms. The ball included dinner and dancing.

Dr. Steven H. Tallant, TAMUK president, acknowledged the guests and friends in the university community, thanking them for their support.

“This event is a tribute to the individuals and organizations that are linked with the proud history and recent achievements of A&M Kingsville,” he stated.

Since 2004 when the gala began, over 100 members have been inducted into the Legacy Society.

Dr. Alberto Ruiz, left, TAMUK Interim Dean of Education, accepts the award recognition of the Carol Donavan Education scholarships from Dr. Tallant. These contributors have made it possible for TAMUK to offer scholarships, build research facilities, attract the best faculty that include support areas they are passionate about such as academic programs, the arts, athletics, and other engagement activities that enhance educational opportunities and build leaders.

The 2010 Legacy Society honorees were CITGO, Edward and Ina Donovan, Bill and Dolores Price Drilling, Richard and JoNell Shaw, Robert and Linda Cadwell and Shad and Sara Shaw.

The 2010 President’s Legacy Ball was chaired by Karen Tallant and included over 30 ladies on the committee.

“We all enjoyed working with Mrs. Tallant, the Institutional Advancement Team and the president’s Legacy Ball committee to make this a special event a success,” said Heather F. Elsik, Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, Office of Development.
Dr. Stephan Nix, left, Dean of the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineer accepts the recognition award for CITGO from Dr. Steven Tallant.
Dr. Stephen Tallant presented a recognition award to the Bill and Dolores Price Drilling. Dolores Price, right, accepted the award.
KISD Supt. Emilio Castro, left, and wife Delinda are pictured with the future District 43 State Representative, J.M. Lozano, and wife Abby.
Ret. General Ricardo Sanchez and wife Maria Elena Sanchez of San Antonio are pictured with Rich Miotti, right, HEB Kingsville Director and daughter Sydney Miotti.
Legacy Ball guests pose for a photo. Pictured from left are Thomas Bingham, Stephanie Yuma, and Connie and Brad Womack.
Heather Elsik, center, TAMUK Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, Office of Development poses with Joyce Mooney, left and Pat Nehr.