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Tamil Adele, senior political criminal justice major from Midland, and other members of of Omicron Xi Chi, dance to the music. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Gallery: Abilene welcomes families for Family Weekend tailgate

September 23, 2024 by Hannah Park

Students and family members came together for Family Weekend. Family Weekend featured a tailgate before Saturday night football, where families demonstrated their school spirit by playing games, interacting with local businesses in the Abilene area, and eating various foods provided by community members.

Ivy Gerhard, sophomore management major from Mckinney, participates in the annual hot wing challenge hosted by the men of Sub-T. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Tamil Adele, senior political criminal justice major from Midland, and other members of of Omicron Xi Chi, dance to the music. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Twister Tiffany, a ballon artist for Whimsical Celebrations Abilene, creates a ballon animal for a family. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Raul Romero, senior chemistry major from Victoria, cooks quesadillas for the Frater Sodalis tent. (Photo by Hannah Park)
A family plays a game of cornhole during the tailgate. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Students gather for drinks and snacks at Delta Theta tailgate tent. (Photo by Hannah Park)

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