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Pavilion, adjacent to Jones
AT&T Stadium. Named for
major donor and alumnus
David P. Frazier and his
father, George H. Frazier, it
opened in 1999 and became
the site of pre-game activities,
meetings, weddings, banquets
and even high school proms.
The pavilion was expanded
again in 2019.
Just as the facilities grew,
so did the association. The
Century Club, founded in the
early 1960s, held an annual The McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center (Photo by Daley Smith)
dinner for members. The
association introduced the In 1999, the association revived is a favorite photo destination. It
Distinguished Alumni Awards in the school ring tradition with an stands at the southeast edge of
1966. official ring design that became the McKenzie-Merket grounds.
available exclusively to graduates
A recent addition is the 1923 or juniors in good standing. In 2021, the Texas Historical
Society, comprised of top-level TTAA also created the Ring Commission dedicated a Texas
donors. They receive a welcome Ceremony, when the university State Historical Subject Marker
package with a membership president presents students with honoring the association. Near
certificate, lapel pin and car decal their rings. the southeast entrance to the
and communications aimed McKenzie-Merket Alumni
toward members. They also are A six-foot three-inch bronze of Center, the bronze marker
recognized in the Texas Techsan the ring was cast by Deep in the documents the long history of
and invited to special 1923 Heart Foundry in Bastrop, Texas, alumni service and commitment
Society events. in 2011. “Two Tons of Tradition” to Texas Tech.
“The TTAA has evolved over
the years in support of Texas
Tech and its alumni,” Langford
concludes. “Since the pandemic,
we’ve adapted in many ways,
expanding our reach and
relevance. Membership matters
now more than ever to help fulfill
our mission.
“We’re indebted to our
loyal, longtime members for
contributing to our association’s
success.”
The Frazier Alumni Pavilion (Photo by Scott Williams)
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