https://thetejasclub.org/home daily 0.75 2021-03-29 https://thetejasclub.org/notable-alumni daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555042167700-ETK6MIKCOTJYBP0XZV8U/IMG_08661.jpg Notable Alumni https://thetejasclub.org/share-your-vision daily 0.75 2018-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b44e4e5365f02ee34e659ec/1550868067148-H35NH2RLZJTMXLWDMUGH/stacked-1.jpg Share Your Vision https://thetejasclub.org/history-1 daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555042368745-SCK3IRHW0LWT7RH5RU9O/about_header.png History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555042733291-DR8AC6KE0EQY19TNLGMY/about1.png History In September 1924, Tom Renfro and his former roommate Howell Cobb moved to Austin to enroll in the University of Texas Law School. Both were recent graduates of Howard Payne College in Brownwood, and Renfro had been elected to represent his district for the 1925 state legislative session. Like scores of freshmen before them, they lived in old B-Hall for their first semester. Later, they moved to a private residence in North Austin. Although adequate, the living arrangements were far from ideal, and Renfro began to develop a new idea. He described this vision to Cobb in the following words: “We’ll establish a club on this campus composed of men whom we believe to be honorable and with whom we would like to associate as friends while in school and after we leave campus.” Cobb was receptive to this idea, and the two began recruiting friends to be in their club. In a short time, they found six students who they thought would be appropriate for their club. As for living arrangements, they found a location above a dry cleaning shop located just south of the law school. Throughout the spring and summer, they continued to recruit new braves. By the end of September, there was a total of nineteen Tejas braves. Many were fellow law students, but there were also representatives from other colleges. On September 27, 1925, the braves held their first official meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. Renfro was elected president, an office he would keep for the first two years. The following year the club was asked to join the Interfraternity Council. The club chose to remain independent from the Greek system, and has remained so ever since. As the club expanded, it soon outgrew its home above the dry cleaners. By 1927, the Club had moved to a new place of residence on 1907 Nueces. In 1928, the club moved for a third time to a house on 307 West 26th Street. (This is currently the location of the U.T. Communications Building.) This would be the home of the Tejas Club for the next eighteen years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555132150382-V6FVA9WHCTJ9GTYL3D3J/about2.png History Between 1928 and 1946, the Tejas Club experienced some of its most prosperous years despite the adversities of the Great Depression and the Second World War. During this period there were at least three Daily Texan editors, four head cheerleaders, four presidents of Alpha Phi Omega, and braves in the Silver Spurs and Friars. As far as student government, the club almost always had one brave involved each year. (At times there were as many as four.) One out of every three Student Association presidents during this period was a Tejas brave. Academically, the Tejas Club was always near the top. In the thirty-two years between 1933 and 1966 when the university monitored GPA of student organizations, the Tejas Club never ranked below sixth place. On eight occasions, the Tejas Club had the highest GPA of any student organization, male or female. This era of incredible academic and political success was not without its share of hard times. During the thirties the Tejas Club, along with everyone else, had slipped into the depression. At times the club was so stretched for money that they were forced to borrow from a local bank to pay the rent. Between classes, most of the braves worked at least one job to earn extra cash. The Second World War was also a time of extreme difficulty for the Tejas Club. Many of the braves were drafted and at one time the club only registered nine members. Four braves were killed in action serving their country in WWII. Despite the hardships, four Tejas braves served as Student Association president between 1943 and 1947. The United States and the Tejas Club made it through the war but rough times were still ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555132411576-UZR85PETYHOM4KAV4BQV/foundation+%282%29.png History With the end of the war, the United States officially came out of a deep depression and the future shone bright. After a short stay at a location on 2303 Red River, the club moved in 1951 to another house at 2205 Rio Grande. In 1953, the club moved out of the Red River and Rio Grande houses and moved to yet another house located on 214 Archway (the old Sigma Nu house.) The constant movement of the club was taking its toll on the organization. In 1952, the alumni of The Tejas Club raised money quickly to help the Club from a financial standpoint. After the fundraising effort, some of the alumni realized that a permanent organization should be created to help the Club deal with potentially unforeseen difficulties. Among those men were J.O. Garrett, Jim Mahon, David Heath, Gray Evans and John Plath Green. Together, they prepared a charter for the Tejas Foundation. On February 16, 1953, that charter was filed by the Secretary of State’s office, successfully creating what has become a strong and sustained alumni association. The purpose of the Tejas Foundation was (and still is) to assist the active membership of the club by: - Providing adequate housing at a reasonable cost - Establishing communication between present and former braves of Tejas - Establishing educational incentives At the conclusion of a massive house hunt, J.O. Garrett and Olin Culberson began negotiations with the owners of a house at 2600 Rio Grande. Financing was secured, and J.O. Garrett obtained a maximum long-term loan to finance the mortgage balance. In June 1955, the purchase was closed, and the house was renovated over the summer at a cost of $6,000. At the beginning of the fall semester the club moved into its first permanent house since 1947. The Tejas Club of today continues to comfortably live in this house. The work done by the actives and exes during this period can not be over praised. These men made enormous sacrifices of time, effort, and money to make the Tejas Club what it is today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555132510442-YLR27AZU3KHIDNMFI3AM/about4.png History After the purchase of the house, the Tejas Club regained the status it was so familiar with during the thirties and forties. The club continued to have braves whose academic standings led the university and represented nearly every college on campus. This is a tradition which continues today. Two other important additions were made to the club around this time period. The first was Gwen Holmes Jamison who was the much-loved cook for the Tejas Club for twenty-one years. Not only was she one of the best cooks of any student organization, but for almost every brave she was a friend, confidant, and mother away from home. At her first day on the job in 1949 she cooked dinner for six braves, the next night nine, and the night after that fifteen. News of Gwen quickly spread beyond the club and soon she was preparing dinner for sixty-five! It was a rare day during the fifties and sixties when Gwen did not prepare lunch for thirty and dinner for twice that number. The Tejas Club soon found a new friend in Mable Boles who became house mother in September of 1960. Throughout the sixties she remained the “number one friend” of Tejas. In addition to hosting Sunday brunches and weekend parties, Mrs. Boles was always there to give advice or just lend a listening ear. In May of 1970 Mrs. Boles retired from her job as house mother. Five years later the club voted her the fourth honorary brave of Tejas. Some of the greatest leaders and most notable Tejas Alumni in the club’s history came from this period. In 1955, Harley Clark – Head Cheerleader, Student Body President, and Tejas President – invented the Hook’em Horns hand sign, a Texas tradition still used today by Longhorns around the world. Other notable alumni include Frank Cooksey (Mayor of Austin 1985-88), Rex Tillerson (CEO of Exxon Mobil), Alex Cranberg (UT System Board of Regents Member), Steve Poizner, and Austin Ligon (Former CEO of CarMax). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555132625317-MMIPJHCCFQLJ60H43UF3/IMG_08661.jpg History The history of Tejas would not be complete without mentioning the renovation of the Tejas House. The Tejas Foundation has always been instrumental in keeping the house in a livable condition. However, during the early 1990′s, forty plus years of fast college living had noticeably taken its toll on the house. Neglect by the braves left the house in a run down condition that always needed repair. It became clear that the club either had to do some major renovation on the house or buy a new one. There were serious arguments for both sides but in the end it was decided that the house would be kept. Since the formal renovation has been completed, braves have done minor work on the house here and there. Braves have demonstrated some carpentry skills that are not too shabby. In some cases, the original look of the house has been restored and the Braves continue to live at 2600 Rio Grande today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f9e01458-0e71-4a09-aea1-5eaab48c2c78/DJI_20250405152158_0063_D.jpg History - Make it stand out The Tejas Club made the transition into the new century without any major problems. We celebrated our 100th Anniversary in 2025. The club is still going strong, with members active in many areas of campus. We have officers or contributing members in organizations such as the Student Engineering Council, Business Council, the Texas Union, Foreign Policy Council, the Athletic Council, Student Government, the Texas Exes Student Chapter, Silver Spurs, and Longhorn Band. Over the past couple of years, Tejas members completed some important projects for the club. Some nice artwork was located for display in the house, thanks to a generous alumni, Blake Justice. And J.W. Walthall contributed photographs from his portfolio to the house, many of which are hanging in the living room. The club continues to organize the March 2nd Texas Independence Day Breakfast, our annual honorary breakfast for graduating seniors and outstanding faculty. In addition, we host our regular events including “The Bob Pees Croquet Tournament and Crawfish Boil”, “The Honorable James L. Arth Wiffleball Invitational” and our weekly Tejas Coffees. As always, Tejas events are free and open to all members of the UT Community. https://thetejasclub.org/home-1 daily 1.0 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1555132625317-MMIPJHCCFQLJ60H43UF3/IMG_08661.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/92f0510c-bdb4-4ce1-ab16-a0ab0c9de222/Tejas+Club+Centennial+25.4+%282%29-min.jpg Home - Membership Tejas members are a highly involved and diverse group of men on campus who are represented in communities like the Texas Cowboys, Silver Spurs, the Senate of College Councils, investment teams, Shakespeare at Winedale, and many academic Honors programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1554695024135-12ION1AI0ZT9YGTLHI0G/Tejas%2B7-12.jpg Home - Tejas Coffees The Tejas Club hosts coffees featuring influential speakers weekly on Thursday evenings at the Tejas House (2600 Rio Grande Street). 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Austin has now caught his fancy where he studies Computer Engineering with plans to concentrate on computer architecture and embedded systems. On the forty acres, Michael is interested and involved in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Student Engineering Council (SEC), and various smaller clubs from tech to tennis. While away from the luscious grounds of UT, Michael enjoys exploring coffee shops and new cuisines, and serves as Coordinator for the Houston Museum of Natural Science. If you find this ginger, ask him about his family of six or his glory-less years of high school tennis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1618374355472-NCCRN4BH9RMSE0XWI4G8/scott.jpg Graduated Braves Scott Fonseka | Spring 2021 Born in a Hobbit house in Middle Earth, Scott was raised in Houston by way of Venezuela. He is a fourth-year Business Honors major involved in the Honors Business Association and the University Securities Investment Team, where he serves as a Junior Analyst. He is always down to talk about the latest movies, Formula 1, traveling, or Houston sports teams (RIP). Outside of the strenuous McCombs curriculum, you will often find Scott watching old SNL skits or quoting stand-up comedians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d98ecd07-c9d8-4942-9480-5f5d600ef0e8/Michael_tejas_headshot_0821.jpg Graduated Braves Michael Gerhard | Spring 2021 Originally from South Africa and Germany, Michael has spent the last several years amidst the glorious greenery of the Woodlands, Texas. Here at UT, he is a fourth-year Business Honors and Computer Science major who dreams to one day best the USCIS and become a US citizen. On campus, he is involved with the Texas Equity Group and serves as an elected representative for the Undergraduate Business Council. He loves to travel, play sand volleyball, and watch the Bundesliga. He can often be found clearing up any confusion between himself and Michael Boyd. In the summers, he escapes the sweltering Texas heat in Traverse City, Michigan where he plays beach volleyball and eats too many cherries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/470e7523-4640-4910-9923-7cba3800eede/Parth+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Parth Parikh | Spring 2021 Parth is a senior majoring in finance. He is actively involved in TEG and serves as secretary for the Silver Spurs. In his free time he enjoys pushing more weight than Thomas in the gym, blasting Fisher in the shower, and teaching Jebin how to meditate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/7882a9f3-1152-48fa-80db-5f396b252345/IMG-8449.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Jebin ‘Jebman” Justin | Spring 2021 Hailing from the great metropolitan area of Texarkana, Texas, Jebin is a fourth-year psychology major on the pre-med track. In his free time, he enjoys making music (check out his hit single “Garfield” on all platforms) and staying active. Outside of Tejas, Jebin is an active member of the CHMC student advisory committee, GMT, and SECL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1628984711358-0VZP4EK9ATB5RFYZHQAX/Shahmir.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Shahmir Masood | Spring 2021 Though officially born in Portland, OR, Shahmir is honored to call Austin, TX, his hometown. At UT, Shahmir is entering his fourth-year as a Computer Science major. He's been a NASA enthusiast since day one and hopes to find his way into space exploration. Some of Shahmir's prominent livelihoods include following the Seattle Seahawks as they inevitably crash and burn, binging a sci-fi book series, and dominating the Tejas Club in the fine arts of Super Smash Brothers and Poker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/13621817-c71f-422e-861a-c62aa0655805/tarun_bobbili_headshot.png Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Tarun Bobbili | Fall 2021 Tarun is a senior Management Information Systems major. Although he was raised in Houston, Tarun takes pride in always speaking in his near-perfect Royal British accent; you will never catch him using a contraction or any form of slang. On campus, Tarun is an elected representative for the Undergraduate Business Council and the president of the Lil Baby Fan Club at UT Austin. When he is not counting every calorie he consumes, Tarun also enjoys swimming and doing goat yoga with the boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/caed4605-c13c-4ec4-b086-8fd78db28b24/tempImagefxJsBW.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Thomas Grannen | Fall 2021 Thomas is a fifth-year majoring in Plan II and Business Honors. Though born in Houston, he grew up in the quaint town of Saratoga Springs, New York. He is very actively involved in TEG (Texas Equity Group) as well as its very closely related sister group, IBF. He wrestled in high school, and this is something that pervades every single aspect of his personality all these years later. This is something you’ll understand more clearly if you’re ever fortunate enough to make his acquaintance. A freethinking soul, Thomas can often be found discussing deep philosophical topics, ranging from the nature of our reality to the ethical ramifications of investment banking. In his free time, you can find him tickling the ivories, annihilating Parth in chess, or even (sometimes) living in a society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/8d08c4d3-e241-46c6-986f-e13110d7447d/kevin_wang_headshot.jpeg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Kevin Wang | Fall 2021 From the mystical and faraway lands of Austin, Kevin has been an local resident for 20 years but still can't drive around the city without Google Maps. Kevin is a Senior BHP and Finance major seeking to sell his soul to Wall Street. Outside of Tejas, Kevin is a member of the University Securities Investment Team, Texas Equity Group, and enjoys playing Spikeball, Hackysack, and Tennis in his free time. He also enjoys playing casual chess, promoting Austin Metrobike and Dollar Slice Club, pulling all nighters, and skipping leg day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/746e2305-53d1-4f85-b97e-c19a083a6591/smaran_v_tejas.png Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Smaran Velidi | Fall 2021 Hailing from the small town of Plano, TX, Smaran found the move to the even smaller city of Austin somewhat challenging, but has found his place here at UT. Catch this senior BHP and Finance major sporting 5” inseam shorts and spending his days playing ungodly amounts of Spikeball (he’s actually, like, pretty good). On campus, Smaran is involved in the Sustainability Investment Group and the Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency. Talk to him about gut health, Spotify’s curated mixes, and martial arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/6d8ffaab-a23f-4a09-a412-35d60259250c/devon_whitsel_headshot.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Devon Whitsel | Fall 2021 Devon is a fourth-year Government and Political Communications student from the best (actual) small town in Texas: Rockdale. Outside of Tejas, Devon is a proud member of the Texas Tour Guides family, Terry Scholars Student Association, and dabbles in intramural sports when the opportunity presents itself. When he is not listening to the NPR Politics podcast or talking about the Netflix show he is currently watching, Devon can be found blasting Lady Gaga at any social function, playing tennis, attending any and all UT sporting events, dancing on elevated surfaces, or relaxing on the Tejas balcony. Devon has aspirations to attend law school so he can be like his idol, Olivia Pope, and hopes that when you read this you’ll come say hi!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/fbbfc8b2-4dc1-499e-9fa6-b05a452729f9/Varun+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Varun Jawarani | Fall 2021 A near-native Austinite, Varun is a fourth-year majoring in Computer Science (ew) and dabbling in the Creative Writing Program. Always looking for ways to diversify himself so he can feel special, Varun can be found lounging on the Tejas couches reading classic fiction novels, creating playlists that are far too long, or researching mental and physical health. On campus, Varun will stop you to ask you where you got those cool pants, so make him feel awkward when he does that. Like Jalen, don’t waste your time giving him the aux, but do read his writing when he asks. He really likes when you do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/221492fd-18e7-48dd-92ae-4f751a3f7212/dalton.jpeg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Dalton Kile | Fall 2021 Dalton is a fifth-year biochemistry major from Georgetown, TX. Born and raised a Longhorn, he has a deep love for anything Texas no matter how disappointing some of the the recent football seasons have been. While he is not premed (unlike everyone seems to ask), he hopes to pursue astrobiology or a role within a life science company in the future. If you ever meet him, suggest some of your favorite music, talk about video games, or invite him to go workout because he definitely needs the motivation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/38c1d0f3-c5ac-4a09-b3c7-d1c27505467a/Charles+Rubarth+Headshot.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Constantine Rubarth | Fall 2021 Constantine hails from the lovely town of Dallas and is consistently disappointed with the performance of his and America’s favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. He was the founder and organizer for RevAMP Dallas, a charity concert which raised $30,000 for the North Texas Food Bank. In Austin, he is a fourth-year neuroscience major on the pre-med track to fulfill his lifelong dream of being an oncologist. He is a proud member of the Texas Taekwondo club, the Healthcare Leadership Apprentice Program with Dell Medical School, the water polo club, and he regularly volunteers at the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Dallas. He is passionate about mental health awareness, sustainability, and healthcare equity. When not studying, you can find the Greek menace reading and writing fantasy stories or philosophy, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or gaming his heart out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/96a39a08-4d87-4915-9df5-de15cfe736ab/jay_shah_headshot.JPG Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Jay Shah | Fall 2021 Jay is a fourth-year finance major from the greatest city in the world, Houston. However, he was originally born in Gujarat, India. Here on the 40 acres, he’s a part of Seva Charities and AKPsi (which he affectionately calls JayKPsi). In his free time, he enjoys playing Fifa, shooting hoops at Greg, and doing other Jay Shah things. Catch Jay usually relaxing with fellow braves on the balcony after a long day and laughing his heart out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ec2016f2-d838-481c-99d7-40d03aa8de43/Yuki+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Yuki Ebashi | Spring 2022 Yuki is a fourth-year finance major from Houston, but he originally hails from the little-known, quiet rural town of Tokyo. He also lived in the UK for quite some time before arriving in Texas, where he mastered the craft of making the perfect English breakfast. Outside of Tejas, Yuki is an active member of the Undergraduate Business Council and Texas Stock Team, and has mastered the previously unthinkable art of being a “nice” finance bro. In his free time, you can find him drawing/painting stuff, cooking Southeast Asian cuisine, visiting art museums, or floating on Lady Bird Lake. As Tejas’s Mr. Worldwide, ask Yuki to speak in his native British accent and he will be happy to oblige. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/43edd377-ffc0-4a8a-90e6-a80ef6ef371d/Will+Hearne+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out William Hearne | Spring 2022 Born and raised in Houston Texas’s Third Ward, William Cotton Hearne is the son of two proud and loving parents—Earl Hearne, and Julie Cotton Hearne. As a current Senior at UT Austin, William is a triple major (Plan II, Government, and African & African Diaspora Studies) pursuing a minor in Philosophy of Law, and a Jefferson Scholar. Outside of the classroom William is particularly passionate about Black student advancement and empowerment, serving several roles in the Black Honors Student Association including Vice President and President, and having served as the 2021 Black Student Association Political Action Chair. In his personal life, William is a dabbling artist having recently written and acted in work within the thespian space as well as being a 16-year violinist. William is also a sports fanatic who loves playing basketball and watching and supporting UT football. Ultimately, William seeks to be a change agent in the social justice space during and beyond his time on the 40 acres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/369c3dae-d264-4ab1-ae62-f2730028894c/Niels+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Niels Levy-Thiebaut | Spring 2022 Niels is a fourth-year Biochemistry Honors and Plan II Honors student from the twee town of Houston, TX. Before moving to Houston, he lived in the even smaller settlements of New York City, Paris (France, not the Texas knockoff), and London. Outside of Tejas, he's the President of Reading Aces, a volunteering organization, a co-leader for the UT PALS' French language circle, and is involved in a few other orgs, including a podcast. He also loves lifting heavy circles for UT: you can usually find this Frenchman hogging the squat racks at Greg and skipping calves in true powerlifter fashion or knitting scarves in protest against Texas heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d9c6a7f7-5544-4abc-9f84-d69e84d3fa56/IMG_4555.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Marius Streit | Spring 2022 Born and raised in the great city of Houston, TX, Marius enjoys all things outdoors including running, hiking, and rock climbing. A fourth-year mechanical engineering and physics major, Marius hopes to work on sustainable technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change when he graduates. You can spot Marius around campus sporting his trademarked man bun and bright smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/39f68e8c-1f8c-4741-9852-cfcd5ce129f9/kevin+tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Kevin Wang Jr. | Spring 2022 Perhaps the only person to ever say he likes going back to the Woodlands, TX, Kevin is a fourth-year Electrical and Computer Engineering major, but is a business major at heart. Outside of Tejas, Kevin spends his time representing Cockrell students in the Student Engineering Council, consulting for non-profits as a member of 180 Degrees Consulting, and preaching the Gospel through Ignite Texas. When he isn't busy having a career crisis, he can be found passionately defending the GOAT Tom Brady, working out, or singing songs from his favorite musicals. However, his favorite pastimes are thinking of puns to gas up his friends in their Instagram comments and being the better looking Kevin Wang in Tejas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/270c4b05-3996-42af-9261-8422a635e9db/Aryan.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Aryan Panjwani | Fall 2022 Aryan is a fourth-year Management Information Systems student from the renowned city of Sugar Land, or as he likes to call it: “The Suge.” At UT, he’s involved in Texas Convergent, Phi Chi Theta, and Texas Blockchain. Aryan has a habit of dabbling in one too many hobbies at a time and is currently enjoying piano and poetry (there will probably be something new in a month). If he’s not “working” in the McCombs Atrium, you can likely find him relaxing on the Tejas swing lost in deep thought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/b9c88725-0cb1-41b8-bfe8-7fbcb1c309a0/Parker+Tejas.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Parker Ayles | Fall 2022 Parker is a fourth-year HDO major. He grew up in the small town of Guilford, Connecticut before moving to Houston for high school. Outside of Tejas, Parker is the President and Captain of the UT Lacrosse team. He prides himself on not being just another “lax bro”, but his choice of ‘Texas Lacrosse’ sweatpants and t-shirts say otherwise. He has worked in commercial real estate for the last three years and plans to continue in real estate brokerage after college. His best friend, worst enemy, and biggest supporter is his big brother, Cameron. Parker has embraced the fact that he is the youngest of three children; always being the loudest, and quite honestly, the most obnoxious person in the room at all times. He loves to rock climb, golf, and talk incessantly about music — as long as it’s not country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/c88445d9-d8f9-42b3-8246-390f6bf02c5d/IMG_8797.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Ethan Chan | Fall 2022 Ethan is a fourth-year Finance major from Seattle, WA. On campus, he is actively involved with the Longhorn Investment Team. In his free time, you will find him either at Greg amped up on Gorilla Mode pre-workout listening to J-Cole or getting sunburnt while paddle-boarding on Lady Bird Lake. A diehard Seattle sports fan, Ethan patiently awaits the Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl and the Seattle Mariners to finally win at something. Ask Ethan about his barbering skills he developed during COVID, his passion for discovering the best ramen spots around Austin, or why he was a cooler freshman than Chris McDonald. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/352f53aa-4f78-4b1d-b2b6-a3617b184399/karthil.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Karthik Karuppiah | Fall 2022 Karthik is a Senior computer science major from Irving, Texas. On campus, he is involved with the Quantitative Market Intelligence group and USIT. Karthik suffers from being a Cowboys fan and has mastered being constantly let down every season. He LOVES Nicki Minaj. Karthik suffers from chronic back pain as he constantly carries Tarun in the BMOT position. Some of his interests include ping-pong, camping and hiking, and exploring new restaurants in Austin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/7f13e162-f882-417d-9de1-f26406923393/PJtl4OGiTUqtjypFUSLYVw.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Joshua Hou | Fall 2022 Josh is a fourth-year Business Honors and Finance major from the faraway lands of North Potomac, Maryland. Outside of Tejas, he is actively involved in the Texas Undergraduate Investment Team (TUIT) and the Undergraduate Business Council (UBC), but, more importantly, is a 2-sport IM champion. Josh is also the author of "Josh With a Blog" and is one-third of the "Minimally Edited" podcast. In his free time, Josh can be found reading short-form writing, eating his friends' leftovers, or trying to get like Niels at Gregory Gym. Ask Josh about how he locks Kevin Li up in and out of the court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/16f2123b-a9ef-4ca6-9fa3-6fc255602808/kevin.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Kevin Li | Fall 2022 Kevin is a fourth-year Electrical and Computer Engineering and Math student hailing from the greatest city in North Texas: Frisco – or so he says. In reality, Kevin is from McKinney – per the license plate holder on his beloved Subaru Crosstrek. Outside of Tejas, Kevin is an ethical businessman as part of the Scholars of Finance organization on campus. In addition to talking your ear off about moral business practices, Kevin enjoys taking W’s against Josh both on and off the basketball court. In his free time, you’ll also find him listening to sad music, cleaning his roommates dishes, or lying about his “passion” for the outdoors. Ask Kevin about why his pants never fit, why his shirts are always too large, and why his shorts are so short. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/cf32ebaa-57c1-4202-a15c-fb3c26750710/97121607-5634-4158-b607-0cf6308db4be.JPG Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Augustine D'Eramo | Spring 2023 Augustine hails from Tyler, a marvelous city ensconced in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. At UT, he is a fourth-year double major in Plan II Honors and International Relations and Global Studies and has supplemented his education with work for the Daily Texan, undergraduate research, and a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain. In his free time, Augustine likes to keep his mind busy by traveling, enjoying the outdoors, reading with a nice cup of Joe, watching his favorite tv shows, and passing time with friends both new and old. For his final year, he is thrilled to be a part of the Tejas Club and to make new memories with his fellow Braves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/41c529e6-e25f-4500-aceb-9b26d8238169/IMG_4696.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Surya Chokkar | Fall 2023 Originating from New York 2.0, Surya is from Katy, Texas and can explain why Houston is basically a suburb of Katy. He is a junior studying computer science, BHP, and Finance. Apart from Tejas, Surya is an enjoyer of finance and is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Investment Team. Outside of school, you can find him making lists of restaurants he can not afford to eat at and eating egregious amounts of Chipotle to cope. When trying to work off the meat sweats, he can be found playing spikeball or enthusiastically touting his involvement in an IM dodgeball team. If you see him on campus, feel free to test his ability to dodge objects by throwing things at him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/16e70daa-98e2-49bc-98e6-5dd27fce556d/brooks.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Brooks Wade | Fall 2023 Brooks is a senior public relations major from Burleson, Texas. Outside of Tejas, Brooks is a proud member of the Longhorn Band and serves as the Bass Drum Section Leader. When he’s not sporting the fringe and Stetson, you can find him enjoying the daily NYT Games, sipping on sparkling water, or abusing the Invisable Ink text feature. Ask him why Rachel Berry isn’t really the villain or why the Nervous Charlie’s Tree-Hugger Bagel is the superior choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/5cfd0a6d-35be-4802-8bea-776e3d373de4/46197778-36C9-4529-8E69-AE33C683E7E5.jpg Graduated Braves - Make it stand out Jeremy Chen | Spring 2024 Jeremy is a senior Finance major from Pearland, Texas. Outside of Tejas, Jeremy is involved in Texas Consulting, Texas Cowboys, and Texas Blazers. Jeremy swears that Yao Ming would have been better than Shaq if he could stay healthy. Besides basketball, Jeremy is interested in Mario Kart Wii, Pokemon, music -- specifically WAP, running and shopping at Costco. 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In addition to this external facing role, the VP does much work within the club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1383410b-6cd6-4712-93d1-cc500ea647ee/IMG_7460.jpg Officers Antonio Argüelles | Secretary The Secretary takes notes at our meetings and guarantees that the club stays informed on all matters of importance. The Secretary is also in charge of honoring tradition by updating the various plaques seen around the Tejas House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/64171025-1443-4cc3-ad65-acb985bcd14d/FullSizeRender.jpg Officers Andres Yengle | Equity Manager The Equity Manager ensures that the Club remains committed to its promise of diversity and inclusion. The Tejas Club is a home where all people can feel welcome, which the Equity Manager helps ensure by coordinating with the Vice President on various internal and external initiatives throughout the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d66d901d-0ad4-4772-b488-3664d059146d/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+4.40.46%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Officers Jack McGarry | Business Manager The Business Manager handles all finances of Tejas. This responsibility includes both billing and payment and ranges from officer budgets, to membership dues, to rent and utility bills, to merchandise payments. The Business Manager is crucial to the club's sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f3dbf041-2554-45be-9c94-b3acafa97281/IMG_7510+-+Sebastian+Joseph+Grannen.jpg Officers Sebastian Grannen | House Manager The House Manager oversees the well being of the Tejas House. House Managers are in charge of delegating chores to house inhabitants, maintaining communal supplies within the house and attending to any limitations or growth required by our century old home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/6fce800c-b3eb-4155-be6e-ab80dd53822d/5B133E19-BF40-46AE-8243-E81B18D97BD1+-+Sidhanth+S+Thandassery.jpg Officers Sid Thandassery | Kitchen Manager The Kitchen Manager is in charge of maintaining the integrity of the kitchen within the Tejas House. He also coordinates Tejas Meal Plan, a dinner option available to club members and guests Sunday - Thursday each week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ac0a99a4-1f95-4db4-a9b2-f483689a3b36/Bryson+Wylie.jpg Officers Bryson Wylie | Co-Social Social Chairs are responsible for planning and executing all social functions of The Tejas Club including internal events and public parties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/e90ea16c-dfb8-4d55-82c6-ae1d619b42e3/107_0144.jpg Officers Caden Koerner | Co-Social Social Chairs are responsible for planning and executing all social functions of The Tejas Club including internal events and public parties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/0adabec4-99b3-400a-8492-95134bfc98a8/View+recent+photos.png Officers Saathvik Chepyala | Computer Manager The Computer Manager takes care of the website and electronics around the house. He is generally regarded as the most handsome, powerful, and humble member of the club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ef02e34f-65f5-4339-9a10-9d650df828ae/IMG_0206.jpg Officers Vineeth Murugan | Vampire Vampires implement all community service projects of The Tejas Club. This includes service mixers, projects within the local community, and any service events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1c4c4ab1-e1cb-48e9-87cc-8514228c3e4d/Max+Allen.jpg Officers - Make it stand out Max Allen | Vampire Vampires implement all community service projects of The Tejas Club. This includes service mixers, projects within the local community, and any service events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/2b399277-fea6-4423-8c0a-caa20498b95a/DSC02309.jpeg Officers Rohan Bergfeld | Suicide Prevention and Awareness Manger Tasked with managing the philanthropy of Tejas for suicide prevention and maintains relations with CMHC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/e68d5ea0-4dec-4ebd-ae12-b5eeb3ce6fa3/DSC02309.jpg Officers Rohan Bergfeld | Librarian The Librarian keeps a record of the library’s books, sorts the club’s mail, and is responsible for the upkeep of the library. He guards many secrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/62ee7b0e-69ea-4ed9-9d02-fab6331e37b7/IMG_6135.jpg Officers Wyatt Bone | Historian The Historian takes photos at club events and gatherings, catalogs shared memories, and maintains our archives which date to 1925. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d15e52c0-5f1e-47d3-acec-33821e594c67/SSR_0197.jpg Officers Saarang Ramabhadran | Jock The Jock of Tejas is responsible for leading Tejas to victory in Intramural sports and organizing club related sporting events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/c374b48a-7fda-4997-9d1d-5b83b44bc314/IMG_0090_Original+-+Alan+Tan+Wen.jpg Officers Alan Wen | External Relations Manager The External Relations Manager executes Parents’ Weekend and handles alumni relations for the club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/dec785b9-2ad9-4880-8779-e6db26bfa1bf/IMG_3121.jpg Officers Jake Ridlon | Deputy Business Manager The Deputy Business Manager assists the Business Manager in ensuring the sustained financial health of the club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/664fb69a-a081-475e-afa2-7a1f2d91deea/SSR_0197.jpg Officers - Make it stand out Saarang Ramabhadran | Tailgate Manager The Tailgate Manager orchestrates the logistics and the preparation of food at tailgates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/016617dd-2c08-4f2f-a552-3254bfc9279a/IMG_0330.jpg Officers Anish Palakurthi | Merchandise Manager The Merchandise Manager is responsible for arranging the design, order, and distribution of Club apparel and other merchandise for the members. https://thetejasclub.org/members-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1636695732221-LUTBWK07BOPOBAJ7JWUH/IMG_2668.jpg Current Members https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/8a637d06-9942-46a0-bc2c-b21523c3d4da/8F1E8501-B235-4C27-81DB-835BEA36A544.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Harris Qureshi | Spring 2023 Harris Qureshi is a Business major planning on studying MIS. On campus, he is involved in the Undergraduate Business Council, Hook’d Magazine, Scholars of Finance and Longhorn Car Club. His hobbies include: playing chess, car spotting, serving buckets at Greg gym and lollygagging. Talk to Harris about any nonsense-related activities, Peaky Blinders, or his dog, Jazzy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/82843cc3-746a-4943-a531-e2fb0c20dd93/IMG_2922.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Alejandro Banchs | Spring 2023 Alejandro is a senior Psychology Major from the iconic Round Rock, Texas - just a short drive from the 40 acres and named after a misleading oval rock. He’s been in Austin for so long that he even grew a mustache and got waaay too into climbing for his own good. Besides hanging around the front swing of the Tejas house, he works as an EMT, volunteers at several local nonprofits, and trains to prepare to cycle to Alaska during the Summer of 2025 with Texas 4000 for Cancer. After graduating, he plans to pursue medical school to become a Psychiatrist as he is deeply passionate about mindfulness, mental health, and well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ce054d33-effb-441a-9afe-04611bfbf427/IMG_6449.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Liam Lee | Spring 2023 Liam is a senior business major from the great Land of Sugar Land near Houston, Texas. Outside of Tejas, Liam is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Investment Team and the Undergraduate Business Council. His favorite pastime is finding out which new orgs Josh Hou joined so he can apply as well. In his free time, you will find Liam impatiently waiting for a bench to open up at Gregory gym for his sixth chest day of the week, reading classic literature to make himself feel better for majoring in business, or killing time in the FERC for a stock pitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/0adca92d-e53b-4e9a-b91e-6d703c6047a7/IMG_5394.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Arjun Radhakrishnan | Spring 2023 Arjun is a senior Business Honors and Finance major from the exotic town of the Woodlands, Texas. On Campus, Arjun is involved in the Undergraduate Business Council, Genesis, and Texas Undergraduate Consulting Group. His favorite pastime is forcing Liam to listen to Big Bootie Mixes and analyzing the layers to the sitcom, Community (it's that deep). You might catch Arjun going on late night runs, eating nuts, passing out on couches, or reading a good book. Talk to Arjun about the Boston Celtics title chances and your favorite Austin restaurants. Did you know he’s a Silver Spur? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/112e84df-b165-4312-9351-48624ddd46d0/IMG_0591+-+Ulises+Eduardo+Rodriguez.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Ulises Rodriguez | Spring 2023 Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Ulises now has the pleasure of calling the glorious greenery of the Woodlands, Texas home. At UT, he is a senior Mechanical Engineering major and on campus he is involved in EcoCar which he hopes is able to teach him to drive as good as Gavin one day. He loves to stay active by going to the gym, playing soccer, and teaching Arjun how to dance (surprisingly impossible task). You can often often find him in the great room eating the entire club and discussing deep and compelling world matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/128f1de7-2df5-480c-8ee4-d6b2b783f1a7/IMG_7432+-+Vineet+S+Puranik.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Vineet Puranik | Spring 2023 Born and raised in the tiny city of Katy, Texas, Vineet Puranik is a current senior majoring in MIS. When he manages to wrangle some free time, you can catch him on the pickleball courts, indulging in a nostalgic Parks and Recreation binge, or soaking up the sun while pretending to read at Peace Park. On campus, he's an active member of the Undergraduate Business Council and the Texas Rocket Engineering Laboratory. Don’t ask him about pineapple's rightful place on pizza, why the 80s music scene reigns supreme in his book, or why cats are infinitely better than dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/04b9cb38-43ee-4256-a00c-256c3c53d5d5/IMG_0780.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Shrikar Thangavel | Spring 2023 Shrikar is an Electrical and Computer Engineering major from the lively city of Houston, Texas. On campus, you can find him working in a multidisciplinary lab, where he thrives on the cutting edge research. Beyond his academic pursuits, he's an active enthusiast of swimming and regularly hits the pool or the gym. As for leisure, Shrikar relishes being outdoors. Whether it's going for walks, hiking in nature reserves, or simply basking in the sun, he finds tranquility in the great outdoors. Musically, Shrikar has an ear for Khalid's music, and he often has his headphones on, getting lost in the melodies during his daily commutes or study breaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/144667ea-08f6-404f-94ca-04b8babf6e2f/headshot.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Gavin Harris | Spring 2023 Gavin is a senior majoring in International Relations & Global Studies and Plan II. From the expansive plains of Brooklyn, New York, Gavin’s move to Texas corresponds with his desire to be a proper cowboy. Some activities Gavin is involved with on campus include social sciences research in international affairs, an arts magazine, and various Christian organizations. Talk to Gavin about the political and economic state of the world — chances are he’ll nod and smile in an attempt to assert that he does know what he’s talking about. In his free time, you can find Gavin perusing the leaves of ancient tomes to improve his wizardry. Sometimes he also enjoys exploring, spending time in nature, thrifting, and listening to music (Lots of it). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/784f3ce3-d8f9-4d6c-b047-f54e30d75bcc/IMG_4144+%281%29.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Sid Movva | Fall 2023 Sid Movva is a Math major from Dallas, Texas. Although originally born in Hyderabad, Sid now calls the Forty Acres home, and earnestly believes that his blood is actually burnt orange. In his free time, you can find Sid spewing some off-key jazz on his out-of-tune sax, coaching tennis, or making video games. Ask him what he thinks about the Dallas Mavs, music (literally any type), or why Luigi is the better brother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/30584218-ab78-413f-a73c-c4757f4de18e/IMG_7495.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Luke Anderson | Fall 2023 Luke Anderson is a senior born and raised in Pearland, Texas. He’s majoring in Plan II, BHP, and Finance. Outside Tejas, Luke is involved in the Undergraduate Business Council and Texas Consult your Community, and if he isn’t wearing their merch, something might be wrong. Luke is an avid Houston sports fan only if his favorite teams make the playoffs and refuses to watch regular season games because there’s no point. As a youngster, he was into pottery, the saxophone, and scuba diving, but has moved on to bigger and better hobbies, such as his his slow cooker and spreadsheets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/2687e277-fd43-4079-8fa4-7b0069da8f7a/IMG_2699.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Grant Marshall | Fall 2023 Though he’ll say ‘Dallas’ to keep it quick, Grant’s origins lie in the suburban carbuncle that is Frisco, Texas. At UT, Grant is studying Psychology on the Bachelor’s of Science track, and is a member of the Plan II Honors program. If you haven’t already heard it from him, Grant is involved with psychiatric research at the Dell Medical School Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy. He plans to pursue a career in clinical psychology or psychiatry. You might find Grant quoting David Goggins on a morning run, playing an out-of-tune guitar, humming a song to himself & hoping you’ll tell him it sounds nice, or reading the same book he’s been carrying around for like 2 months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/b278caf2-1078-43ac-96e8-b74b1a6920d3/IMG_6832.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Finley Davis | Fall 2023 Finley Davis is a senior from McKinney, Texas. He is a Geoscience major and does not appreciate being labeled as the rock guy. He is more into the nickname "Fin" and is open to any other more awesome ideas you may have. On campus, Finley is involved in the Undergraduate Geological Society, Research on sedimentary processes of the Trinity River, and Engineers for a Sustainable World. His hobbies primarily consist of soccer, music, online quests to find dogs that look like humans, and general tomfoolery. Ask Finley about his favorite music artists, his expanding trinket collection, and the impacts of climate change. Do not ask Finley about any rock-related questions, as it is getting old and he is tired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/325f0438-4937-4d15-9d62-6b611205a312/IMG_5939.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Aiden Maliskas | Fall 2023 Aiden is a senior History and Art History major from the McKinney, Texas. On campus, he is involved in The Daily Texan and is publishing an essay on Tejas’ beloved Wurstfest. He loves romcoms, specifically When Harry Met Sally, and can occasionally be seen hooping or risking his life on the fútbol pitch. Do not ask him if he wants to go to Pluckers. He doesn’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d6717449-0d61-480f-be7c-a15cf2594f40/IMG_7749.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Liam Stemetzki | Fall 2023 Liam is a fourth-year student studying Business Honors and Management Information Systems. He hails from the slice of heaven known as the Jersey Shore where you can find him paddle-boarding or arguing with friends about why the Philadelphia Eagles are primed for a Super Bowl run. On campus, Liam is very involved in Texas Consult your Community (CYC) as an Engagement Manager. He is a proud member of Tau Tau Gamma (Texas Tour Guides). Ask him why basketball at Moody Center is better than football at DKR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/016617dd-2c08-4f2f-a552-3254bfc9279a/IMG_0330.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Anish Palakurthi | Fall 2023 Anish is a senior from Westlake studying Computer Science. On campus, he is involved with IM sports, Texas Consulting, Texas Finance Team, and Texas Venture Group. You can probably find him playing Sid in tennis at Whitaker, stand-up paddleboarding, or dabbling on the guitar. Ask him about why the Chipotle on Guad is overhated, the national parks he’s visited, or why Roger Federer is the GOAT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/8c55921d-46b5-41de-9990-eabe2d256019/240461459_534949377723345_2155055044611329856_n.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Ahmad Hadidi | Spring 2024 Ahmad is a senior Computer Science major. He loves coding and can’t seem to get enough of it. Some would even say he gets too much of it. Ask him about Python or Java — he gets very excited by this debate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f3dbf041-2554-45be-9c94-b3acafa97281/IMG_7510+-+Sebastian+Joseph+Grannen.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Sebastian Grannen | Spring 2024 Contrary to the speculation, Sebastian did not choose to major in both Electrical/Computer Engineering Honors and BHP as part of UT’s ECB program because he hates himself. Born and raised in Houston, he has developed a deep love for the Rockets and Astros (and can’t wait to celebrate the Rockets championship run in 2027). He is actively involved in Texas Equity Group as a Recruitment Co-Chair and as the club’s “main nerd”. He looks forward to his time at Camp Balcones Springs, where he is part of the leadership team during the summer and a bartender on weekends during the school year. If you run into him, there’s a good chance he’ll be listening to a genre of Latin American music or one of Pi’erre Bourne’s albums, and he might try to put you on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f045c43d-3a48-4ffa-8512-a9705c4f5d24/tobin.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Tobin Wood | Spring 2024 Tobin is a junior business major. There isn’t much to be said about Tobin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/bbddb6c9-c4cd-4a30-8575-faafdc9698f4/IMG_0476+-+David+C+Gonima.JPG Current Members - Make it stand out David Gonima | Spring 2024 Hailing from the heart of Southtown San Antonio, David is a senior BFA in Acting major with a double minor in business and public policy and media and entertainment industries. When he’s not in rehearsal for a play that he’ll ask you to come see, you can find him lying in the grass with a good book, “dominating” the basketball court with his broken jumper, listening to 70’s yacht rock, or yapping about how the 2014 San Antonio Spurs were the best team in NBA history. On campus, he’s involved in Texas Student Television and productions within the Department of Theater & Dance. If you spot him, be sure to ask him why he thinks San Antonio breakfast tacos are simply unmatched. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/c374b48a-7fda-4997-9d1d-5b83b44bc314/IMG_0090_Original+-+Alan+Tan+Wen.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Alan Wen | Spring 2024 Alan is a senior mechanical engineering student from Flower Mound, Texas. On campus, he is involved with the Student Engineering Council, Texas Rocket Engineering Lab, and undergraduate research. Outside of Tejas, you can find him playing piano, watching Mavs games, or cooking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/6fce800c-b3eb-4155-be6e-ab80dd53822d/5B133E19-BF40-46AE-8243-E81B18D97BD1+-+Sidhanth+S+Thandassery.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Sid Thandassery | Spring 2024 Sid is a junior majoring in Finance and Radio, Television, and Film. Ask him what his favorite movies are and he’ll surely give you some pretentious titles! In his free time, he loves to play soccer, play video games, and spend time with his friends. On campus, Sid spends his time with Texas Enactus and the Communication Council. You can find Sid out and about sitting and staring off into the distance at numerous random benches on campus where he will be listening to either Justin Bieber or Drake. If you do see Sid, he asks that you never speak of his prime soccer benchwarmer days or about being a Chelsea fan in this time period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/43ce5b32-5e56-4612-9685-b863cd52ad56/IMG_2577+-+Joe+Ray.jpeg Current Members - Make it stand out Joe Ray | Spring 2024 Joe is a senior with majors in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and Linguistics, and a minor in American Sign Language Studies. Across the state from his home in west Texas, he's a bit of a fish out of water and his Austin restaurant recommendations still aren't more interesting than P Terry's or the Kins dining hall. That being said, this city has slowly become his favorite place to be. In his free time, you can usually find Joe getting lunch with friends or taking the insulin he forgot to give himself before getting lunch with friends. Ask him about anything linguistics, his obsession with Chappell Roan, or the latest bit being run on Sid Thandassery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/bb5d03d1-f628-436f-811a-11b265951bd6/HEIC+to+PNG+conversion.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Solan Patel | Fall 2024 Solan is a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Film And Radio Television (FART). He is from the far-off magical land of Katy, Texas. On campus, Solan is involved in the Undergraduate Business Council and Phi Chi Theta. In his free time, you’ll catch him watching movies, praying for Minnesota sports teams to finally win something, and being a sweat at board games. Ask Solan about being fluent in Chinese, traveling to 30+ countries, or why “About Time” is hands down, the best movie ever. He loves good vibes and jumping out of planes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/080b9fe2-77c7-4128-9dbc-f40d1cb8fe9f/michal.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Michal Gabrick | Fall 2024 Michal is a senior Mathematics major from Austin, Texas. Before settling in Austin, he called the great state of Florida his home, and before then he lived in Warsaw, Poland. On campus he’s an active member of the Actuarial Science Club and UT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His hobbies include feebly attempting to learn new languages, playing soccer, reading, and whatever fixation he has that month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/bc7440b2-6b7c-48c9-9363-b54d11867c9f/ryansong.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Ryan Song | Fall 2024 Ryan is a senior Finance major from the lowkey town of Frisco, Texas. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with Texas Finance Team, Scholars of Finance, and Intramural Basketball (ask him what it’s like to be a 1x Co Ed B League Champion). When he has some spare time, he enjoys playing chess leisurely, explaining why the Warriors are poised to win another championship, losing to Anish in Go, betting on his own golfing capabilities, and eating. Ryan has a new-found fascination with numbers and is learning more every day. In preparation for the Tejas Centennial celebration, he recently discovered one hundred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/b572a764-d1b1-457a-876b-8fc48ba1d6eb/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+12.09.16+AM.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Freddy Guo | Fall 2024 Freddy is a senior Computer Science, BHP, and Finance major from Austin, Texas. A devoted Tottenham Hotspur and Son Heung-min fan, Freddy brings the same pace and precision to his life as his favorite forward does on the field. On campus, he spreads his love for finance through the University Securities Investment Team and his faith through Texas Epic. Freddy's favorite pastime is going on runs early in the morning to be "productive" the rest of the day (which generally includes Cabo runs, 3-hour naps with Karthik, and quality time with Arjun Radhakrishnan). Ask Freddy if you can touch him, he has a pretty strict personal bubble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ecd8ac19-d925-43e5-881a-dce5581c43d8/IMG_1357.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Shrey Gupta | Fall 2024 Shrey specializes in acquiring, maintaining, and facilitating motion. If you have any inquiries about how to gather more motion, or repercussions that one feels after having too much motion, reach out to Shrey, although he might have too much motion to get back to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/5c97d3ba-4a72-49a9-a86d-eb61457f042a/avik.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Avik Malladi | Fall 2024 Avik is a third-year Data Science and Math major from the underground town of Coppell, Texas. Avik enjoys playing literally every sport and convincing people he’s the tuffest hooper in Tejas. On campus, he’s involved in Texas Convergent, Genesis, and the Austin AI Alignment Reading Group. If you run into Avik, ask him about the latest postmates codes, his favorite podcasts, or why AI will kill us all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f1e102e0-75cd-4274-bd30-dadd736812ff/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+4.40.46%E2%80%AFPM.png Current Members - Make it stand out Jack McGarry | Fall 2024 Jack is a third-year finance and BHP major from Houston, Tx. He enjoys talking, playing, and thinking about ball. Jack can often be found contemplating his next highly intellectual X post or arguing with an intramural referee. Ask Jack about that one time he almost won his fantasy championship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ac0a99a4-1f95-4db4-a9b2-f483689a3b36/Bryson+Wylie.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Bryson Wylie | Fall 2024 Bryson is a senior from Spring, Texas majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Business Administration minor and Elements of Computing Certificate. Some of his hobbies include going outside, looking at the sky, frolicking, and skipping rocks. Also, Food. Most importantly, finding ways to maximize Calories Per Dollar (Cabo Bobs and Sam’s Club have good CPD). Around campus, you can find him engaging in lively banter with friends and putting money on pickleball games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d3e443b7-ca6d-4aa7-815e-78d3e76fd72b/IMG_2326.jpeg Current Members - Make it stand out Will Weinschenk | Spring 2025 Will (Pictured left) is a third-year Philosophy and History major, from Austin, Texas. On campus he's involved in Longhorn Legal Coalition, UT Real Estate Council, and leading his fellow Newmen (PCP). Deep streaks of pondering and maxing his town hall 14 base consumes much of his time. His hobbies include mass accumulation of fragrances, dunking on Ulises, and Jiu-Jitsu. Ask Will to do a math trick, or why the Hornets will win a championship in the next 3 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/62ee7b0e-69ea-4ed9-9d02-fab6331e37b7/IMG_6135.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Wyatt Bone | Spring 2025 Wyatt is a sophomore Government and Economics major in Liberal Arts Honors. He hails from the sleepy town of Denton, Texas, although he grew up in the sleepier state of Indiana. On campus Wyatt is involved in Texas Political Consulting, UT Student Government, and building houses for Habitat for Humanity. You can find Wyatt about to run you over biking, in the gym, hiking, or talking Cole into something ridiculous. He has recently learned 25 letters, although he is still figuring out r. Ask him about his sweaters. Don’t dap him up though. Your wrist might not survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/3db7e245-7e96-47db-bc6f-1abf2c97c661/IMG_5544_Original.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Karthik Bobbili | Spring 2025 Karthik is a second-year computer science major from Houston, Texas (not Sugar Land or Katy). On campus Karthik is involved in the Quantitative Market Intelligence group and USIT. Outside of school, you will find Karthik biking around campus on the CapMetro bikes, playing ultimate frisbee or at Greg lifting while listening to Gunna. Karthik is known for being the funniest in his Newman class as well as the best wingman. If you ever see him without his water bottle, ask if he is okay (he is not). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/dec785b9-2ad9-4880-8779-e6db26bfa1bf/IMG_3121.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Jake Ridlon | Spring 2025 Jake is a second-year business major born in Dallas, Texas. Though native to Texas, Jake has lived overseas for most of his life, spending his early years in Germany, China, and Malaysia before starting at UT. Outside of Tejas, he is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Business Council and the Texas Undergraduate Investment Team. In his free time, Jake loves shredding powder in uncharted territories, reminiscently enjoying 2000s sitcoms, or exploring the many local food options Austin has to offer. By the end of his college career, Jake plans to have traveled all across the country, visiting everything from scenic state parks to bustling cities like New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/64171025-1443-4cc3-ad65-acb985bcd14d/FullSizeRender.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Andres Yengle | Spring 2025 Andres is a third-year Social Work and Plan II Honors Major from Houston, TX (the real one). When he’s not doom-scrolling on Instagram, he works with the social work school and is a part of Texas 180 Degrees Consulting. He loves all things football and swears Texas can beat any team in true SEC hypothetical fashion. In his other pastimes, he enjoys the outdoors, hanging out with friends, and spending hours trying to catch fish (he hasn’t caught one yet). Ask him how many Chipotle rewards points he has, what Plan II is (he doesn’t know), or about his many side quests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1383410b-6cd6-4712-93d1-cc500ea647ee/IMG_7460.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Antonio Argüelles | Spring 2025 Antonio is a third-year Humanities Honors major (he's not sure what that means either) and he plans to write his senior thesis on architecture, urbanism, and public policy. Antonio claims to be from Houston, TX, and hopes you won't ask him if he's actually from the suburbs. Outside of Tejas, Antonio is involved with the University Tenant Union and the South Texas Human Rights Center. In his free time, Antonio enjoys running, watching VEEP for career inspiration, and writing lengthy restaurant reviews on Beli. If you talk to him be sure not to mention things like "employment" or "grad school". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/e68d5ea0-4dec-4ebd-ae12-b5eeb3ce6fa3/DSC02309.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Rohan Bergfeld | Spring 2025 Rohan is a third-year architecture student born and raised in the big city (Saint Louis, Missouri). At UT, he is involved in the Undergraduate Architecture Student Council and is a proud dock warmer on the UT Sailing Team. To pass the time, Rohan can be found cutting the grass, questioning the means of suburbia, or exploring uncharted territories as he trains to become the next Dr. Doofenshmirtz. If you spot Rohan, ask him why he's not in the studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ef02e34f-65f5-4339-9a10-9d650df828ae/IMG_0206.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Vineeth Murugan | Spring 2025 Vineeth is a third-year Neuroscience major and Health Science Scholar from the under-appreciated land of Coppell, Texas. On campus, he serves as VP of Programming for the Texas Business Healthcare Association and is involved in Phi Chi Theta and research at the Dell Pediatric Research Institute. He also coaches an 8U basketball team (yes, they run plays). When he’s not in class or lab, you’ll find Vineeth hooping, learning golf (his new favorite sport), or giving Avik BTA in clash. If you run into Vineeth, don’t ask him about rewatching Suits for the fifth time or how the cowboys are gonna win the Super Bowl (he’s coping). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/f1f7486c-e585-4f3d-916c-f2a62c6aa8c5/Tejas+Bio+Update.png Current Members - Make it stand out Cole Ritchie | Spring 2025 Cole is a third-year Government major from Round Rock, Texas. On campus, he is an active member of Longhorn Legal Coalition, where he’s exploring various legal fields and opportunities within law and policy. Cole’s hobbies include rock-climbing, grabbing an over-priced coffee, and attending live music events (he’s a self-proclaimed barricade warrior). If you see Cole around, ask him about free smoothie bowls, bicycle-related crimes in West Campus, or his solve time for the daily NYT mini crossword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/2ad54aa1-563f-429c-9e9c-8a2520f6f2b9/IMG_7691+2.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Max Allen | Spring 2025 Max is a junior Statistics and Data Science major from Lake Highlands, or actual Dallas as some might say. Max loves the statistics club, ASA, where he’s currently trying to work out the probability of landing a 5th straight victory in Catan through his trademarked lumberjack method. As president of both bowlingjas and tavernjas, Max does not get much free time for leisurely activities like homework or job applications. If you meet Max, you should ask him why Texas State Parks are unbelievably slept on, quiz him on country capitals, or ask him to perform his juggling act he learned in Clown 101. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/e90ea16c-dfb8-4d55-82c6-ae1d619b42e3/107_0144.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Caden Koerner | Spring 2025 Caden is a sophomore business honors major from Lakewood, Colorado. Outside of Tejas, Caden is involved in Texas Consulting and Sustainability Investment Group. When he’s not skiing/snowboarding he is likely thinking about skiing/snowboarding. Other than being a mountain man, Caden loves spending time outside, trying out new restaurants, and watching Colorado Avalanche hockey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/e79cb2b4-5263-4e5d-9eed-23777dac1565/1000014560.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Janak Bhakta | Fall 2025 Janak is a junior BHP and Finance major from the well-known boomtown of Midland, TX. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with University Finance Association, Real Estate Council of Austin, and Longhorn Best Buddies. You can find him daydreaming about the D.C. food scene (he claims it's the best in the country), reciting Seinfeld episodes, or nodding along to Ryan breaking down his golf swing. Talk to Janak about anything sports or why country music will always be the best music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/d6d4c33c-50a9-41ad-9d7d-0a56cba200d6/aadit+pic.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Aadit Gandhi | Fall 2025 Aadit is a junior studying BHP and finance from the faraway suburbs of Aurora, Illinois. On campus, he’s involved with the Texas Stock Team, Delta Sigma Pi, Texas Venture Group, and UT Punjabbawockeez. In his free time, you’ll find him admiring Jayson Tatum’s beauty both on and off the court, rewatching Christopher Nolan classics, or consuming a questionable amount of Greek yogurt. Ask Aadit about his middle school pen-tapping phase or why Novak Djokovic is the ultimate role model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/664fb69a-a081-475e-afa2-7a1f2d91deea/SSR_0197.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Saarang Ramabhadran | Fall 2025 Saarang is a second year finance major from the deep slums of Houston, Texas. On campus he is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Law Journal and Phi Chi Theta. He would bust Vineeth’s butt on the basketball court any day of the week (anyone in the club can get the smoke). In his free time you may also catch him breakdancing in obscure locations around campus. For some reason, he feels the Boston Celtics are the truth and Jaylen Brown will win the 25-26 MVP with a unanimous vote. If he’s not in the corner of the function checking any of his fantasy football teams, you have the wrong guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/1bb58697-52bd-4984-abc3-da10c6d5b948/Gabe.png Current Members - Make it stand out Gabe Boyer | Fall 2025 Gabe is a third-year Chemical Engineering major from Austin, Texas. He is a proud member of the Longhorn Band and plays the snare drum. On campus, he is also involved in OXE, a Chemical Engineering honors society, and Orthodox Christian Fellowship. I dare you to ask him about his dream to own a Cabo Bob’s, how climbing is the best form of exercise, or why you must play as many IM sports as possible. If you see him on campus, he is probably yapping about life instead of doing his engineering homework. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/5a398be7-4181-4f34-8113-29c5bc263316/20241210_152408_02DD59.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Josh Saripella | Fall 2025 Josh is a sophomore majoring in economics and history. Although he calls Houston home, Josh spent the majority of his teenage years playing cricket around the globe. However, since retiring from the sport, he has found a new passion for Excel and PowerPoint. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with Texas Energy Capital and Phi Chi Theta. Some of his favorite things include the bench press, acoustic guitars, Janak's country music playlist, and Uniqlo T-shirts. If you cross paths with Josh, talk to him about the history of the Ottoman Empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/45573933-f2db-4a1a-bfbc-13cfa859ea3e/101_0612+2.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Saathvik Chepyala | Fall 2025 Saathvik is a third-year Computer Science and Economics student minoring in Entrepreneurship. Originally from Allen, TX, he volunteers on campus with Dream on 3 and is involved with Delta Sigma Pi. In his free time, he enjoys going to Costco, traveling to exotic places, and taking walks. An avid Steelers and Blazers fan, ask Saathvik why he thinks California is the greatest state in the country, why Damian Lillard is the most under appreciated player in the NBA, or why you should use code AUX26 instead of taking a Fetii. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/ddab19b1-2d2b-48eb-b931-bd1a2199f66d/IMG_0689.jpg Current Members - Make it stand out Luis Mendez | Fall 2025 Luis is a Liberal Arts Honors English and Philosophy major from Houston, TX. In his early life, Luis lived in his parents' respective home countries of Mexico and Venezuela. Luis plans to attend law school after graduation because he loves the movie A Few Good Men. Luis loves travel, video games, and reading. If he had to pick one condiment for the rest of his life it would be Coleman’s Mustard. Both an optimist and a realist, Luis hopes Mexico will one day win a world cup (it will never happen). A favorite quote of his is “I know when that Hotline Bling, that can only mean one thing”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/bd03762d-28da-4437-b012-c96ee0db1f60/IMG_1954.png Current Members - Make it stand out Rohan Parikh | Spring 2026 Rohan is a sophomore finance major. On campus, he is involved in the undergraduate business council, philanthropic investment team, and beevo beekeeping society. Outside of classes, he loves playing basketball and watching anything related to Houston sports. Ask him about his opinions on the current state of Star Wars and why Plo Koon is his favorite character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75b431e8ba44578b15eb26/35187971-8cb6-40dd-8ce0-0711e2adaf64/DSC05079.JPG.png Current Members - Make it stand out Marc Maalouf | Spring 2026 Marc is a freshman majoring in Civics Honors and Plan II from Dallas, Texas. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with Texas Consulting, the UT Men’s Club Soccer Team, and YoungLife. In his free time, Marc loves playing and watching sports (any of them), bass fishing, and wishing he was an F1 driver. If you see Marc on campus, be sure to ask him if blood drives or why Grey Zabel is the best offensive lineman in the NFL. https://thetejasclub.org/new-products daily 0.75 2019-08-12