A number of alumni gatherings were held in Texas and around the country this summer.  Houston area alumni gathered at the downtown Houston home of Tucker Graves ’78 before the Astros/Orioles game on June 3. John Wallace ’78, Lee Zieben ’95 and David Zdunkewicz ’81 helped in cohosting duties.  Barry Adkins ’73, Charlie Beckham ’73, Jeff Kuhn ‘74, Bruce McDonald ’82 and Steve Winters ’82 were amongst the 25 alums who enjoyed meeting the three Pike Houston rush captains Eric Cruz ‘14, Kris Kubin ’14 and Justin Smith ‘14.

Dallas area alums met at Dallas Country Club on July 15.  Joining the fun were Dr. Henry Ellis ‘97, Jim Jacks ‘70, Jeff Hinson ’76, Alumni Advisory Board members Preston Huffington ‘04 and Conner Mowles ’07, John Rutherford ‘77, Mac Tichenor ’74 and John Ward ’85 were amongst many alums attending.  State Rush Co-chairs J.D. Swancoat ’12 and Colby Lewis ’12 joined the session along with several rushees and rushee parents.

Smaller gatherings were also held this summer in New York City, Newport Beach, CA and at the Malibu ranch home of  Alex Glasscock ’82.