Tom Turbiville, Class of 1962

Radio Broadcaster 

Tom Turbiville’s (Class of 1962) list of fondest SAA memories include being named drum major of the band, when tops season turned into marbles season, being around both Col. Bondurant, Sr. and Col. Bondurant, Jr., Prof Giambruno's bee-buzz, and kissing Pam on the review field at his first Academy dance.

After six years with the Southwest Conference Office and four years as the Texas A&M Sports Information Director, Tom spent 24 years as a Sports Director and morning show co-host for several radio stations in Bryan/College Station. Tom hosted radio broadcasts of Texas A&M basketball, football, and baseball and high school football games. One of his career highlights was interviewing President George H.W. Bush on the A&M football sidelines on October 14, 2006. 

Tom says, “The Academy helped shape my life in every way. I credit SAA and the Bondurants for every correct turn and proper decision I've made in my life. I consider myself a gentleman and a good husband, father and grandfather. Without the values instilled in me by SAA, it may have been a different story. If every young person had the opportunity for an SAA experience, this country would be in much better shape.”