One BIG party! Started as an alumni tradition in 1916, Fiesta Oyster Bake now attracts more than 70,000 people to our campus. It features 30 bands on five stages, a carnival area, a fireworks show, 6,000 turkey legs, 7,500 ears of corn, 25,000 chickens-on-a-stick and 100,000+ oysters. The proceeds support a $6 million scholarship endowment fund that benefits around 70 St. Mary’s students per year.
“Between going to class, attending interesting University events, traveling as the manager of the men’s basketball team, and doing mandatory tasks like laundry and homework, I’m usually very busy— and I love every minute of it!”
Okay, get out your social calendar … Getting involved in some of our more than 80 clubs and student organizations lets you meet new people, plan and organize events, and promote worthy causes.
“I stay active on campus attending many events and socials as a member of the Pre-Dental Society and the Filipino Student Association. Being ranked 6th in the nation for public speaking as a high school student, I continue to share this passion by mentoring local high school students in the art of presentation.” Kara Tapangan ’14 Hometown: Harlingen, Texas Major: Biology (Pre-Dentistry) Activities: Beta Beta Beta, Pre-Dental Society, Intramurals, Filipino Student Association
Better than your room at home!
Isiah Thornton ’13 Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Major: Management Activities: Men’s Basketball Team, Intramural Sports, Student Blogger, Black Student Union
Built in 2009, Founders Hall is a suite-style, co-ed residence hall for first-year students that features a cyber café, a grand courtyard, meeting and worship spaces, free laundry facilities, and both cable and wireless Internet access.
The ultimate in stress relief The competition is real Rattler Athletics is home to six national titles and 12 NCAA Division II sports teams: baseball, basketball (M&W), cross country (W), golf (M&W), soccer (M&W), softball, tennis (M&W), and volleyball (W).
Intramural sports, wellness programs, sport clubs, and informal open recreation activities let you rest your mind and exercise your body instead. Our fitness facilities include an indoor running track, indoor and outdoor pools, Nautilus equipment and a weight room, racquetball courts, a movement studio, a climbing wall, and outdoor tennis courts.
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