Family Weekend 2016 proved to be a quite a success this year with the addition of our new and improved Family Fiesta, The Family Weekend Kick Off Dinner. The event even reached maximum capacity at 300 guests. The weather was perfect for a night outside, hearing from some of our top staff including Vice President for Student Affairs, Sam Gonzales, Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Lisa Blazer and our 2016 Student Body President, Andrew Hubbard.

Family Fiesta was held in UTSA’s famous Sombrilla on the Main Campus with some exciting entertainment. The event had mariachis and folklorico dancers while guests mixed and mingled with each other and enjoyed a Mexican, buffet style dinner and a new UTSA tradition called The Roadrunner Walk.

In addition, Family Weekend participants enjoyed the UTSA Alumni Association Tailgate where guests enjoyed music, games and sausage, fajita and chicken tortillas and beverages.

During the UTSA vs. Southern Miss football game, our special guests of honor, the Thompson Family, the UTSA 2016 Family of the Year, was recognized on the field for their achievement.

Family Weekend Kickoff Dinner Photo Album

Family Weekend Game Day Photo Album

Submitted by —
Cassandra Delgado
Program Coordinator,
Orientation and Transition Programs

The UTSA Family of the Year is a family who exudes UTSA spirit, pride and tradition, and are a true representation of a Roadrunner Family. The family is nominated by their student.

Congratulations to the Thompson Family of Houston, Texas, for being named UTSA Family of the Year by The UTSA Family Association!

Excerpted from Trae Thompson's winning essay submission —

My family is a major part of my desire to strive for excellence, not perfection. They know that I will encounter some obstacles and failures, but I know I can count on them to support me no matter what happens. They all give me the confidence to go after my dreams and have fun doing it. I plan on making every moment count while I am on this new journey as a college student.

Every sacrifice that my family continues to make and all of their support is totally appreciated. I have no doubt that my family will proudly represent UTSA with spirit, pride, and respect our school deserves. I would be an honor to win the contest for the UTSA Family of the Year. I guarantee you, though, that whether we win or not, my family will still always represent UTSA just as if we had won.

Submitted by —
Cassandra Delgado
Program Coordinator,
Orientation and Transition Programs