Aggie Moms (1934)

Past Presidents

Ada Peoples organized the first Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club in Dallas in 1922, with the same objective that remains today. She was concerned about what she thought of as the “poor” quality of life on this all-male campus, with no entertainment, no culture, and a complete lack of women’s influence. The mothers’ club idea spread and eight clubs became a federation in 1928, with Mrs. F. L. Thomas presiding as the first Federation President. The Federation Board of today consists of elected officers and several appointed positions. Those women serve as the coordinating body for more than 100 clubs and membership of more than 8,000 moms. The Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs may not have seemed like much when it began in 1928: just a few mothers of students of the then Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas selling goods to support their sons’ educations. But since then, the clubs have grown into a vital network of mothers across the globe, dedicated to raising funds for Texas A&M University students and programs.

Since the Federation of Aggie Mother’s Clubs was founded, the Federation has given more than $8-million to support the university and Austin Aggie Moms have given back nearly $600,000 in scholarships to Austin Aggies. The majority of this profit comes from selling jewelry and merchandise — most of which is Texas A&M-themed, of course.

Charter Members
Mrs. Mike Balagia
Mrs. Chester A. Freund
Mrs. A.W. Haenel
Mrs. F. F. Hill
Mrs. F. C. Homeyer

Past Presidents of Austin Aggie Moms