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As the Texas leg of the Pride of Arkansas Tour wound down in Houston on Feb. 4, the northern Arkansas part of the journey continued in Newport and Batesville. A bit of wintry weather didn’t stop multiple generations of alumni from sharing their tradition of attending the University of Arkansas. Scholarships were a common conversation piece as the Independence County Chapter is close to endowing a scholarship, something the Houston Chapter has been fortunate enough to have done for several years.
As the Pride of Arkansas Tour drove through the winter wonderland that is between Harrison and Mountain Home with its opaque morning skyline, rocky grags and abundant wildlife, the true beauty of the state of Arkansas was realized. From the hilltop of Mountain Home to the Delta of Jonesboro to San Antonio, Texas, with each passing mile our excitement for the Pride of Arkansas Tour increases.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could stop the Pride of Arkansas Tour from continuing on for our second day of stops on Feb. 2. As your hosts continue to travel around the states they cannot help but be amazed by both the beauty of the areas and kindness of the residents that live there.
Despite the snow storm that blanketed Northwest Arkansas over this past weekend, the Arkansas Alumni Association stayed on track with the launching of the second Pride of Arkansas Tour on Monday, February 1. The first two events were held simultaneously at the Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers and Villa Montez in Tyler, Texas.
The third in a series, “The Razorback Family: Generations,” will premiere during the 2010 Pride of Arkansas Tour in February. Produced by UA Productions and the Arkansas Alumni Association, the video features the work of University of Arkansas students Clint Fullen ’10, Joel Eikenberry ’10, Erin Gilleece ’07, ’10 and Kelly Brophy ’13.
Follow along with us as we travel through Southern Arkansas and find Razorback Spirit down in the South. Although a good distance from their Alma Mater graduates & friends still love to share their pride and stories from their time on the Hill.
Join us as the Pride of Arkansas Tour crosses into southeastern states, home to many alumni and Razorback fans. Although the region is not Razorback Central, it is often hard to tell with all the Pride & Spirit the fans show Calling the Hogs loudly.
The Pride of Arkansas Tour continues as we travel from Blytheville to Hot Springs & everywhere in-between. Meeting many new faces and hearing tons of stories from our alumni & friends is definitely making this undertaking worthwhile.
Join our fellow out-of-state comrades as the Pride of Arkansas Tour crosses the state line into Texas. Although mingled amongst our SEC rivals, alumni & fans still hold true to their Razorback Pride & Spirit and are not afraid to show it.
Come along for the ride as we embark on the Pride of Arkansas Tour traveling through Arkansas, the surrounding states and beyond to visit with you in your hometown.
