Boot Scootin' for Scholarships: A Night of Music, Dancing, and Giving Back!
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SAN ANTONIO - Californer -- The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation (SAAMCF) invites you to join us for our inaugural music benefit concert, "Boot Scootin' for Scholarships," on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Aggie Park, located at 6205 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78213. Doors open at 5:45 pm.

"We are thrilled to announce that Texas A&M graduate Hayden Haddock '22, with over 10 million streams and featured on Spotify's Texas Music Now, will take the stage," said Angel Zuniga Martinez '94, Director at the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation.

Hayden, awarded New Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2021 Texas Regional Radio Report Awards, promises an unforgettable performance. Born and raised in DFW, Haddock's musical influences are deeply rooted in his home state of Texas by artists such as George Strait, Cody Johnson, Clay Walker, Tracy Lawrence. Haddock has shared the stage with Steve Wariner, Randall King, Casey Donahew, Neal McCoy, Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager.

Kicking off the night will be fellow Aggie Trey Gonzalez '19, a rising star in the Texas Country scene, who has been making waves locally and statewide. This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music, create lasting memories, and help raise funds for scholarships benefiting Bexar County students attending Texas A&M University.

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"This scholarship from the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation allows me to live the dream that I've had since I was 8 from the first time that I set foot on College Station's Campus," said Charles Garcia, SAAMCF scholarship recipient, Class of 2024.

Limited Tickets are available until noon on November 8, 2024, by going online at aggiepark.com/bootscootin2024.

"One of Texas A&M's core values is selfless service and 'service to others'...there is no higher purpose," said Trey Gonzalez, Young Aggie Coordinator and Board Member at San Antonio A&M Club Foundation.

"So, grab your friends and your favorite pair of boots as we enjoy a night of incredible Texas country music, fellowship, and all for a worthy cause!" continued Gonzalez.

About the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation (SAAMCF): The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, exists to promote fellowship among former students, current students, and friends of Texas A&M, to spread the Aggie Spirit across Greater San Antonio Area, and to provide scholarships to Bexar County students attending Texas A&M University.

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Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $1.5 million to fund scholarships for deserving Bexar County Aggies. Each year, the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation (SAAMCF) presents a total of $96,000 in scholarships to eight outstanding students graduating from Bexar County high schools through the Opportunity Award Scholarship. Learn more at www.saamcf.org.

About Aggie Park
Inaugurated in 1946, Aggie Park symbolizes more than just a space — it's a communal heart for all Aggies in Bexar County and a welcoming respite for those visiting. Located amidst the heritage-rich Castle Hills in North Central San Antonio, this park on 3.3 acres bears witness to many historic milestones of the city well before the Club was established in 1921.

While primarily dedicated to Aggie events, Aggie Park offers the broader community an exquisite venue for hosting events. Every event held here resonates with our core mission, making every celebration a part of our legacy. Learn more at www.aggieparkevents.com.