Alumni of Sub T-16 returned to campus October 3–5, joined by current members, to celebrate six decades of brotherhood, laughter, and long-standing traditions that have shaped generations of “Subbers.”
What began as an idea among three Sub T alumni, Bob Cass ('74), Bill Bundy ('78), and the late Reagan Fletcher ('72), encouraged by Bob and Bill’s wives to “follow their dreams,” quickly grew into a full-scale reunion weekend that captured the humor and heart that have always defined Sub T-16. Fletcher began organizing the reunion but passed away suddenly after a brief illness in July 2024. Cass and Bundy carried forward the plans, making the 60th anniversary celebration a reality. Cass and Bundy, along with their wives Brenda and DeeDee, had previously worked with Fletcher on the statue of Dr. F.W. Mattox that now stands on the steps of the McDonald Moody Auditorium. A few years ago, during a weekend visit to Fletcher’s place outside of Bonham, Texas, the group decided it was time to “get the band back together” for this special reunion.
The celebration kicked off Friday evening with a pizza gathering in the Cardwell Welcome Center before heading to the Cactus Theater for a night of music and memories. As part of the weekend, the group created a digital “family photo,” a composite image featuring Subbers from across the decades, serving as a creative way to honor the club’s multi-generational legacy. The Cactus event also paid special tribute to Fletcher, whose estate generously provided tickets for attendees to enjoy a show featuring classic 1970s and 1980s hits. The theater marquee displayed his name, and the “coming attractions” boxes beside the ticket booth included a placard from a play Fletcher directed while earning his graduate degree at New York University, a fitting nod to his lasting creative influence.
Saturday’s activities included breakfast at Rudy’s, followed by golf swings at Golf Suites and target shooting at Hub City Clays, fittingly dubbed “Golf with a Gun.” The day concluded with dinner at the Baker Conference Center, where “Vintage Tars” entertained the group with Sub T stories loosely based on, and possibly exaggerated from, actual events.
On Sunday morning, the group gathered once more for a time of worship in the Cardwell Welcome Center before saying their goodbyes and agreeing they should not wait another decade to do it again.
With memorable traditions like working the Oscar Mayer Wiener song into each year’s Master Follies skit and the motto “Loose lips sink ships,” the brotherhood of Sub T-16 continues to thrive, grounded in friendship, humor, and faith.
An expanded story featuring photos, personal reflections, and alumni memories from the 60th reunion will be featured in the upcoming winter issue of Reflections.