Former first lady Barbara Bush to speak at Elephant and E-Walk

Former first lady Barbara Bush will be in Aggieland Tuesday for this year's Elephant Walk and Junior E-Walk, presented by the classes of 2010 and 2011.

Junior biomedical science major Alex Cumption believed it is fitting to have Mrs. Bush.

"It is a tradition that the Bush's come and talk just like it is a tradition to hold E-Walk," Cumption said.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at Spence Park, where pictures may be taken with live elephants as well as the Twelfth Man Bus. Event shirt sales and free food will also be on site. Each class will "step off" from the park about 2 p.m. to walk around campus - the Class of 2010 to reminisce and reflect over their time spent at the Texas A&M and the Class of 2011 to accept their newfound rank at the University.

"It's handing the torch off to juniors," said Andrew Vitek, a junior education major. "Now the juniors are responsible for exemplifying what an Aggie is and for handing that down to future juniors."

Each route will include stops at Kyle Field, where each class will take their class picture, discuss the class gift, and hear the former first lady give a keynote address at about 3 p.m.

Chris Atnip, a senior Environmental Design major said he is "excited about experiencing the tradition with friends."

The tradition began in 1926.

The event is open to all members of the Aggie family. For additional information, contact the Class Center at (979) 845-3534.

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