Highlights from the Nonprofit Forum

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On April 13, the Bush School hosted the fifth annual Nonprofit Management Forum. The forum featured two main session speakers and several workshops during the all-day learning event. I found

the forum to be a helpful time for thinking about the nonprofit field and the pressing challenges nonprofit managers face as professionals. I’ll share with you some of my highlights from the Forum:

I enjoyed the diversity of the speakers. The day started with Dr. David Renz, director of the Midwest Center for Non-

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Opinion: A Few Scattered Thoughts

Opinion: A Letterto Friends

New PSO Leadership

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Dillo Cup Update

Bush School Relays for Life, Cancer Loses

Ian HansenMPIA '13

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profit Leadership. He assessed the current status of the nonprofit sector and offered his ideas for a way forward.

The afternoon session was led by Sonya Ware, director of Blue Beagle Consulting. She shared her passion for seeing people

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8 Bushwacker Athletics Update

During the night of April 20th and morning of April 21st, more than 40 students and faculty members associated with the Bush School walked, ran and united in their support for the American

Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Ag-gieland. This event as a whole gathered nearly 2,000 participants and pulled in more than $89,800 in raising money for cancer research.

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Bush School Students Attend Texas A&M Relay for Life

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STUDENT LIFE

The Bush School Former Student Network (FSN) is built upon a strong network of Bush School graduates who understand what it took for you to complete your first year and your internships, and return for a second year within the Allen Building.

To those second years anticipating graduation, we are thrilled to welcome you into the FSN. For the first years looking forward to internships and language immersions, we wish you a safe and

successful summer and we anticipate welcoming you to the FSN in the coming year.

While away this summer, be sure to connect with your regional FSN group for events and activities. We are extraordinarily proud of all of you and the FSN will be a better organization with your names added to our roster.

We hope that wherever your career takes you, that you continue to engage with the FSN in your area. And if there isn’t an FSN branch in your area, start one! Future Bush School classes will rely on the FSN for support – both professional

and personal – and giving back to your community is a key part of public service. Becoming involved with the FSN is not only a chance to assist Bush School students, it is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and have a good time while doing it.

The Bush School is still a relatively young school, yet we are already gaining a substantial (and positive!) reputation among members of The Association of Former Students, state leaders in Austin, national figures in Washington, D.C., and among posts in the far reaches of the globe.

With the addition of over 100 graduates each May, your Bush School degree will only increase in value and reputation.

Congratulations to the Bush School Class of 2012 and best of luck to the Class of 2013.

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School of Government and Public Service.

The two Bush School teams-Bush-whackers 1st and 2nd years-did more than their fair share in contributing to that grand tally. The two teams previ-ously arranged a friendly competition and this rivalry produced only winners in its fundraising efforts. The second year team, made up of 16 soon-to-be-graduates and captained by Courtney Baker and Gabby Decoster, raised an impressive $1,152.86. However, not to be outdone, Jose Rocha and Reid Squires led 20 first years to raise an even more impressive $1,587.85.

The Bush School’s fundraising repre-sented a wide array of sources, including students’ entrepreneurial skills. Specifi-cally, by selling 55 Relay for Life-themed shirts, the Bush School raised almost an additional $100 and added to a sense of unity. Of course, this also garnered serious style points. The designer of the shirt, Reid Squires, was one of the few members who stayed the entire night.

Squires added that, “It was a good event. There was good turnout, and good burgers. It was really great seeing both

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like Rob Altman come out to take the red-eye shift. I think the Bush School was one of the few groups that always had people on the track.”

Event organizers provided a host of different activities and acts throughout the night in an effort to keep people active and awake. These included a large rendition of the Aggie War Hymn, performances by the Aggie Dance team, several different DJs and bands, as well as a moving Lu-minaria ceremony where individualized white bags were illuminated after dark.

Finally, had the Bush School teams combined, they would have easily been in the top five teams with $2,740.81.

A possible suggestion for next year is while the intra-school competition is engaging (and on that note while all the statistics professors at the Bush School agree that the first years did indeed raise more), to promote more unity at the Bush school next year it is worth considering one team.

After all, winning at the Bush School is grand, but attempting to be the top fundraiser across the entire Texas A&M campus may be even more motivating.

By the Bush School FSNExecutive Board

STUDENT LIFEPSO is excited

to present the new leadership for 2012-2013. Next year, Grace Norman will be the executive chair, and Cherrelle Duncan will serve

as vice chair. Both served in 2011-2012 on the executive board, and they will bring that knowledge and experience with their passion for public service. We look forward to seeing all the great things they do with PSO next year. So you get to know them a little better, here are some fun facts about them! Name: Grace NormanHometown: Germantown, TNProgram/Concentrations: MPSA/Nonprofit Management & State & Local Government Summer plans: Points of Light Government Affairs, Washington DC Favorite Bush School Memory: September 11th Reflection with Dean Card Favorite way to relax: A long walk around the neighborhood followed by 2 oreos, a glass of milk, and an episode of "Friends" Favorite thing about PSO: The energy everyone has about service...it's contagious! What you are looking forward to next year: Getting the incoming first years excited about service and personally serving my Bush school, A&M, and B/CS community.

Random Fact: I like coming to the Bush school after hours because I get to swipe my card in the card reader and I imagine I have access to a top secret facility. Name: Cherrelle JaLese DuncanHometown: Lafayette, LAProgram/Concentrations: MPSA/ Nonprofit Management and State/Local Policy Summer plans: 34 Ways Foundation, Miami and New Orleans Favorite Bush School Memory: Sitting in the suite for my first Aggie football game and feeling the stadium sway as student and alum sang the Aggie War Hymn was a great experience. Also, being accepted into the school was a great moment as getting into graduate school, particularly the Bush School, was an ambition of mine. Also, seeing James Carville “from Carville Louisiana” was great because I was missing home, and it was nice to hear a good Louisiana accent!Favorite way to relax: Sleeping and cooking anything with seafood! I just boiled crawfish last weekend. Favorite thing about PSO: Giving back and having a community of peers who are just as excited to make a difference in the community. What you are looking forward to next year: Being a student leader, Capstone, meeting new students, and making new memories!Random Fact: Having friends on both sides of the program and being exposed to things at The Bush School and Texas A&M that I would not experience anywhere else.

Liz BarrettMPSA '12

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find personal success and reach their full potential in the nonprofit and business sectors. Ms. Ware is experienced, inspi-rational, and a coach at heart.

I thought their differences in perspec-tive became obvious when they made contradictory statements. Dr. Renz boldly stated that nonprofits should not be run like businesses while Ms. Ware expressed her belief that nonprofits should be. While I think the disagreement arose partially from a difference in semantics and emphasis, rather than a substantive difference of opinion, the interplay between the two speakers was quite thought-provoking.

Perhaps the way forward for the forum

would be to add a panel discussion element, where differences like those between Dr. Renz and Ms. Ware could be explored.

While the main sessions addressed larger issues and trends, the workshops got into the nitty-gritty of equipping forum attendees for specific issues and tasks. I attended a workshop that explained the legal process of starting a nonprofit or-ganization in Texas. The session was led by a knowledgeable lawyer who practices nonprofit law in his spare time. He made us aware of the numerous legal and financial requirements for new nonprofits.

Understanding how to start a nonprofit organization gave me a better perspec-tive on why existing organizations make

certain legal and financial decisions. I heard reports from fellow classmates that the other workshops were helpful as well.

I was grateful for the interaction with Dr. Renz. My favorite part of the day came as a result of a Bush School perk. The nonprofit program set up a question and answer time, just for Bush School students, with Dr. Renz following his session. Talking to such a well-respected thinker like Dr. Renz in a small setting like that was a great privilege.

The forum is a good chance to get trained and be exposed to new ideas. I would encourage any Bush School students who are interested in nonprofit management to attend the event next year.

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A Letter to Friends

What would you say if someone asked you,

“So, (insert your name here), tell me about the Bush School.” Well, I’ve put my executive summary writing skills into practice to come up with a short answer:

“The Bush School is a place that surprises you and exceeds your expectations.” In other words, if you think you’ve got it all figured out, you simply don’t. This is a short reflection on the numerous occasions on which my assumptions were challenged – it is true what they

say; never assume anything. I remember coming down to B/CS for Interview Confer-

ence weekend. My strategy was simple: to sound as if I had lived in D.C. for the past 20 years. The truth is that the only requirement here is a strong desire to learn and to serve. At the George Bush School (GBS), all of your glorious past undergraduate accomplishments are worthless. I am humbled and amazed by the outstanding public service of my classmates who have served in the military or in non-profit organizations.

GBS is truly a great place. I was challenged to think critically like never before – not to just absorb information like a robot as I did as an undergrad. The lesson is simple: there is no room for mediocrity here. I remember reading Professor Dorch’s 19-page syllabus and being assigned

entire books and articles to finish in one week. That was intense. Also, I learned that classes that meet twice a week assign double the reading material than the long 3-hour classes (i.e. TP). Again, don’t assume anything.

Fast-forward two years later. You think you’re finally ready to tackle those big policy questions? Nope, wrong again. Dr. Gawande and Dr. Lahey will point out why your model sucks and that you should have adjusted for God-knows-what statistical parameter. Then you blame karma for laughing at those poor job candidates. But it’s not always that bad. Sometimes you get lucky and only get Dr. G’s famous “I don’t read Dutch” quote on your brief. The funny thing is that GBS professors are the nicest people ever, so how can they also be so merciless?

The process is painful, but then you realize you’re lucky your soul got crushed here instead of getting fired in the “real world.” Which brings me to my next point: GBS is the real world. I’m glad I went through the Bearfield Expe-rience©.

Despite the vast amount of work, we always found ways to have fun at the Legacy House. I cannot count the number of awesome parties we had at our house. Though I hated cleaning afterwards, Bill always managed to convince me of the urgent need to host yet another event. I knew there was something wrong with him; I mean, who wears a bright turquoise shirt for Interview Conference? Who knew that living in this flat and dry town (did I mention the water tastes horrible?) could be surprisingly fun?

I guess all I want say is that I’m ready to tell the world about the great education and friendships built here at GBS. Thank you, everyone, for surprising me every day and pushing me to be the best I can be.

STUDENT OPINION

A Few Scattered Thoughts About GBS

Kethia ChhengMPSA '12

Mauricio Cifuentes-Soto

MPSA '12

Dear friends:Just a moment of your time…

As the moment we’ve all been working (and waiting) for rapidly approaches, it would be false to suggest that when that day comes it won’t be bittersweet. Most of us will be relieved that all of the hard work and effort we’ve dished out and tedious work we’ve endured over the course of the last two years may have finally paid off. Personally, I would say that my time here has been interesting, inspiring and intriguing. The Bush School has been a potpourri of many walks of life with multiple personalities driven to be successful in one way or another. Maybe we’ve grown smarter and wiser. We’ve made friends and possibly enemies. And we have gained knowledge and insight, all with the hope of serving the public good.

Though I’m writing this anonymously, I just want to say “thank you” to all the friends I’ve made over the course of my time here. Even if it was simply one brief encounter in a singular

moment in time, in many ways you all have made an impact on me and the person I wish to become. I have truly appreciated those moments, however brief, learning about you (and in some cases the problems and hardships you may have faced). I believe it has been the people that walk these halls that have truly made this experience one that I will cherish forever. Especially you, the ones I humbly and proudly call friends. Thank you for the people you are now and the people you hope to become in the future. I have appreciated your candor, your integrity, your energy and your ability to show true grace. In a world filled with constant artificiality and facades, it’s good to know that somewhere underneath it all, people like you still exist. Please continue to embrace who you are and never forget the path which brought you to this moment in time and which will continue to shape your way ahead.

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The Ugly Truth About The Big EventWith a record number of A&M

students participating, this year’s Big Event truly made a BIG impact in the B/CS community.

I applaud the efforts and hours of service rendered by our very own Bush School students--thank you. With no disrespect to the author, I disagree a bit with the praise given in the last issue of The Public Servant. While we may have had the largest number of Bush School students to ever sign up to participate, it was only a staggering quarter of our total student body.

Furthermore, one item that was not mentioned in the last issue is the small fact that over 15 students who registered to offer a helping hand did not even bother to show up. Now, I recognize extenuating circumstances and I appreciate the efforts of the few who let me know in an adequately advanced notice that they would be unable to attend, but I was saddened to show up shorthanded to the homes of those relying on our manpower for a

service many homeowners were not capable of handling on their own.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are a school of public service and we are known for that in this community. We not only let ourselves down that Saturday morning in March, but also let the community down. Let us never forget the all famous decree from our namesake: “Public service is a noble calling.” Not as commonly heard passing in the halls is another inspirational statement by President George H.W. Bush. He declares, “There can be no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others.”

The purpose of this editorial is not to condemn those who were not able to attend this year’s event, but to reiterate the importance of our duty as students of public service. While I, too, am guilty of not living up to this calling at times, I hope and pray that we may each come to understand the essence of selfless service and move forward, extending a helping hand to those around us.

Bill MunnsMPSA '12

Mauricio Cifuentes-Soto

MPSA '12

single individual alone will ever change the world; it is simply too vast and the problems too complex. But I do believe that so long as you continue to believe in the things that are most important, you will make a difference in some capacity, no matter the path you choose to take. Just remember, baby steps. Sometimes you’ll have to crawl before you run, and sometimes you’ll have to fall before you crawl. But no obstacle is insurmountable; obstacles are meant to be overcome. Sometimes the difficult path is the best

one and you’ll probably stumble every step of the way, but eventually you’ll get there. Just stay the course, adapt and keep moving forward.

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. When they happen, learn quickly and move on. Perfection is simply myth and those that strive to achieve it aim too much on reaching something so completely unattainable that they eventually lose focus on the important goals.

Don’t strive to be the best at anything; just always continue to give your best effort. Things will eventually work themselves out.

A good friend once told me that it

is always better to be the average man among a sea of greatness than the very best person among the mediocre (I apologize if this is attributed to another author; I’ve only ever heard it from him). I can honestly say that over the course of my career here at the Bush School, I have truly been the average man among many great and amazing people. People I will always look up to as my own idyllic form of perfection. People I could only hope to be like in some way in the not too distant future.

Again, thank you. It has truly been an honor.

— Anonymous Contributor

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2012 Dillo Cup

This year’s Dillo Cup was full of unexpected turns of events. Making the trek down to Manor, TX outside Austin was one faculty member – the lovely Kathryn Meyer – a whole slew of alumni, and the student team. Upon arrival, the teams were shocked and dismayed that the game would be played on a full-size baseball field instead of a softball field. However, like typical

Bushwhackers, we took it in stride and ran our hearts out. Despite the lack of faculty turnout (read: you will be recruited next year), the faculty/alumni team – which also included some awesome second years – easily beat the LBJ faculty squad. Although the score looked close, the athletic ability of our Bushwhacker faculty/alumni team greatly surpassed that of the bleeding hearts. The student team, unfortunately, was not as lucky. Both teams played exceptionally well with a score of 0-0 after four innings. First year pitcher Courtney Burge, the

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May Your GPA Ever Be in Your Favor

In penance for their laziness, each program shall offer up 6 males and 6 females between the GPA’s of 3.75 and 4.0 at a public “Reaping”. These tributes shall be deliv-ered to the custody of the Capitol and gamemakers, and then transferred to a public arena where they will fight to the death, until a lone victor remains to claim their posi-tion as GAR. Henceforth and forevermore this pageant shall be known as The Hun-GAR Games.

The battle for the Bush School GARs has begun. The arena, cleverly disguised as an academic campus and presidential library, creates the illusion of safety that disguises the bloodbath that really penetrates its walls. Tributes roam, seeking to claim offices as their own to establish some sort of stability in a world where they are pitted against one another.

The cornucopia, housed in PSEL, provides the great-est tools to aid the tributes in achieving the arbitrary GPA to win, but is controlled by the career tributes from Districts 1 and 2. SA’s Scott K. and Megan T. have

joined forces with the IA’s of District 1, Jack H. and Lau-ren E., preying on their weaker, less outspoken opponents by the sheer forceful dissemination of their opinions. Through their alliance, these tributes have penetrated positions in SGA, PSO and the all-powerful elitist orga-nization, the “Ambassadors”, which invite the privileged few with the proper level of arrogance to interact with the gamemakers and citizens of the Capitol.

Not to be dismissed are the star-crossed lovers of District 12, SA Lindsay T. and IA Stuart M., who bring specific skills to the table as well as a large fan base in the Capitol. Though she comes into the arena as an underdog because of ques-tionable undergraduate training institutions, Lindsay has won

How to Be the Howard Stern of the Bush School

In this institute of higher learning, Bushies should not be afraid to present provocative ideas that challenge the faculty. They might even demonstrate shameless arro-gance by challenging the norms of the liberal academic establishment. After all, some may say that encourage-ment of creativity and risk taking is the only strength left of the American education system. Here are a few ideas on how to channel your inner Howard Stern to stir up debate and provoke an emotional discussion:

7. Argue in Gawande’s class that free trade isn't good for everyone.

6. Imply in Quant I that the statistical analysis support-ing Global Warming might suffer from bias.

5. Attempt to debunk the idea that the influence of non-state actors is a new phenomenon of globalization by referring to Jesus Christ and Muhammed as prototypes.

4. Make an argument in favor of government access to personal information and geolocation data. (As long as we have oversight, we're not a police state, right?)

3. Tell Dr. Castillo that Thucydides was wrong - the strong don't always do what they will.

2. Opine to Dr. Hudson that women should not serve in all combat military occupational specialties.

1. Hint to Dr. Layne that China is not really a threat to America's interests.

Calen CapleMPSA '13

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LOCAL LIVINGBCS

the favor of fellow citizens with exceptional baking skills and social planning.

As expected, several tributes accepted defeat since en-tering the arena eight months ago. SA Michael B. fell vic-tim to the cruelties of Gamemaker Lahey, who buried him under so much financial homework that he attempted to eat his way through the paper to survive, but to no avail.

Head Gamemaker Mumpower, at the bidding of Presi-dent Card, has intentionally thrown off the tributes in their ability to make decisions through his academic training that undermined rationality in the arena.

And Gamemaker Dorch was able to defeat SA tribute Robert S. through an awkwardness and dismissiveness that penetrated his psyche to the point of self-defeat.

IA tribute from District 11, Kerri E., despite her Prim-like stature and less-than-menacing demeanor, has re-mained a contender in the Games beside her fellow IA

tribute Adam W., who has defeated opponents with the javelin of ferocity.

From District 5, IA tribute Casi B. has managed to ma-neuver her way into a GAR position with fox-like clever-ness before the end of the competition, destroying group morale with excessive emails and requests for surveys.

SA tribute Clark C. has found success by talking op-ponents to death with long-winded presentations and manipulation of power through student organizations.

Tensions are rising and alliances being put to the test as the final challenges from gamemakers are thrown in the paths of the tributes without break or recognition of realis-tic time constraints.

While President Card and his team of gamemakers seek to crush any grain of self-confidence that remains in the tributes, GPAs have begun to crumble and aspirations of paid summer internships fade away like the future in-comes we hoped to have.

With winners of the Hun-GAR Games announced in a matter of days, may the odds be ever in your favor…

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Step 1: Committee. Like every other aspect of Bush School life, we started by forming a committee. In late March, the Bush School Habitat House Fundraising Committee met with Dr. Vedlitz to develop a strategy for raising the amount necessary for a home sponsorship - $40,000. The committee decided that it would engage three different constituencies: students, faculty, and staff; former students; and members of the community.

Step 2: Write a case statement. It should explain to donors what we are trying to do, for whom, how, and why. Members of the committee divided and with the help of some faculty, conquered the case statement. The statement tied together the mission of the Bush School with that of Habitat for Humanity and explained important elements of our fundraising strategy.

Step 3: Get students, faculty, and staff involved. The bulk of the house sponsorship will come from major donors and friends of President and Mrs. Bush. Still, the participation of students, faculty, and staff is an important way to demonstrate that this project is vital to the Bush School family. Next fall, Bush school students - including those who will start next year – will join former students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Bushes in the actual build of the house. Engagement of students, faculty, and staff began in April with the SA vs. IA Kickball Challenge at Veterans Park in College Station. It ended in a draw, but everyone had a great time and we raised $835.

Step 4: The Big Ask - getting a lead gift. A lead gift breaks the ice and gives the campaign momentum. It demonstrates to potential donors the seriousness of the mission. With the help of some Texas A&M fundraisers, the committee has indentified a potential donor who can make this lead gift and possibly direct us to other poten-tial donors who want to honor President and Mrs. Bush.

Step 5: Get former students involved. Bush School alumni are eager to participate in our project. The com-mittee is in the process of crafting a solicitation to former students asking them to get involved by making a gift and participating in the build next fall. The committee has already reached out to members of the Former Students Network who are excited to support.

Step 6: The Build. Next fall students, faculty, staff, former students, members of the community, the future homeowners, and hopefully, President and Mrs. Bush will join us at our ground-breaking. We will help Habi-tat’s Weekday Crew to lay the foundation, raise the walls, shingle the roof, paint the siding, and even lay the sod. Everyone is invited to participate and put in some “sweat equity.”

Step 7: Handing over the keys. Once the home is complete, we will present the Habitat family - and newest taxpayers - with the keys to their new home. The house dedication ceremony will be the final event of our project and a fitting tribute to President and Mrs. Bush. For many years, the new family will have a home in which to cel-ebrate birthdays, have barbeques, and raise children.

How to Build a House to Honor 41 and Mrs. Bush

Travis StalcupMPIA ‘13

The end of spring marks another great year for Bushwacker Athlet-ics. This semester, the Bush School fielded a total of six intramural teams competing in flag football, sand vol-leyball, co-ed basketball, men’s bas-ketball, outdoor soccer, and softball.

Led by captain and quarterback Brett Heil, the Bushwacker flag football team ended their season in the playoffs with a 3-2 record. The football team showcased exceptional play from star performers Michael Ghutzman and Derek Goodwin at wide receiver and Jack Hughley on defense.

The sand volleyball team conclud-ed a rough year with an 0-4 record during the spring 2012 season. With a number of close games, the Bush-wacker volleyball team just couldn’t

get the ball to bounce their way. Although this season was less than stellar, Captain Gavin Finnegan will return next year in search of vic-tory in the sand.

Bushwacker basketball realized a bit more success this year on the court fielding teams in the co-ed and men’s divisions. The co-ed team, cap-tained by Scott Kenyon, finished with a 1-3 record and scored 140 points on the season. The men’s team, cap-tained by Brett Heil, ended their play-off run with a 3-2 record and boasted an impressive 240 points scored.

The outdoor soccer team also finished their season in the playoffs with a remarkable 6-2 record. Led by captain Nasi Kombos, the Bush-wacker soccer team scored 21 goals on the season and featured a number of standout players including Jason Gunning, Miguel Gonzales, Gabby Decoster, and Staci Jarvis. On de-

fense, goal keeper Rob Altman also posted two shutouts.

The softball team improved sig-nificantly during their City League season in preparation for the 2012 Dillo Cup against the archrival Bleeding Hearts of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at t.u. Led by coaches Benjamin Phares and James Nebl, the Bushwacker softball team concluded the season with a 5-5 record during City League play. The season was marked by great play from short-stop Michael Ghutzman, left fielder/pitcher Brett Heil, and pitcher/third baseman Courtney Burge. With the city league season coming to a close, the Bushwacker softball team is confident and ready to BTHO the LBJ School.

Next year is likely to see an ex-pansion of the athletics program as

Bushwacker Athletics UpdateMichael Ghutzman

MPSA ‘12

the Bush School continues to grow. Co-directing next year’s athletics pro-gram will be Nasi Kombos and Scott Kenyon who are both excited and ready to carry on the proud tradition of Bushwacker Athletics.

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second year infield of Ben Phares, Michael Ghutzman, and first year Rob Altman, and the incredibly quick outfield of Brett Heil, Adam Wolfe, Brittnee Warmerdam, and Frank Edmiston were unstoppable. Every batter was immediately shut down without a chance of scoring. Unfortunately, the gates broke loose in the fifth inning with walks and basehits, allowing the bleeding hearts of LBJ to win in 6.5 innings, 5-0. Despite the incredible bias of the umpires – they wore t.u. hats, cheered with the team, and called Bushwhackers out at the bag before the ball had even reached the glove – the Bushwhacker team played with incredible heart. Next year in College Station, the Dillo will return.