Photos: Jaguars kick off fall semester with Week of Welcome

September 5, 2019
Updated: December 3, 2019 - 5:38 PM
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An inflatable jaguar outside Esperanza Hall welcomes students during Freshman Move-In Day 2019.

Photo by Jose de la Rosa

Jaidyn Barrera, criminal justice freshman participates in the tie-dye station during the President’s Picnic & General’s Birthday Party on Aug. 28.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Students were able to create their own personalized tie-dye shirt. Shirts and paint were provided to those who attended the President’s Picnic and General’s Birthday Party on Aug. 28.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Juan Espinoza, transfer student engagement coordinator and Abigail Montanez, manager for event services, help celebrate General’s 10th birthday by serving cake to students, faculty and staff.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Erica Missey, caricature artist, illustrates portraits of students attending the President’s Picnic & General’s Birthday Party.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

The Texas A&M University-San Antonio Jaguarettes dance team performs to the university’s fight song at the President’s Picnic & General’s Birthday Party. This was their first appearance of the fall 2019 semester.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

John De La Rosa, success coach with the Alcohol and Drug Prevention Committee, gives out free shirts during the President’s Picnic & General’s Birthday Party.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Students carry their belongings into Esperanza Hall during Move-In Day 2019, at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Photo by Jose de la Rosa

Photo by Jose de la Rosa

Virginia Woodard talks to Texas A&M University-San Antonio's President Cynthia Teniente-Matson during Move-In Day 2019. Woodard's granddaughter Zamyria Hunter, from Hitchcock is a freshman at A&M-San Antonio.

Photo by Jose de la Rosa

Jamie Dukes, marriage, family and couples counseling program, walks the fashion show runway at the first Jaguar TransferPalooza.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Marissa Mireles, Jaguar ambassador, helps a student write a message on their arm during the Dear World event on Aug. 29. Jaguars were encouraged to share their story by writing a message anywhere on their body, then proceeded to get a professional photograph of themselves.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Students create their own pop socket at the President’s Picnic & General’s Birthday Party.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Zachary Franckowiak, international business major, walks the fashion show runway at the first Jaguar TransferPalooza.

Photo by Victoria Martinez

Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted the Week of Welcome Aug. 22-30. The week consisted of informational booths and engagement events for students to start their fall semester. Photo Essay by Victoria Martinez and Jose de la Rosa

About the Authors

Victoria Martinez

Photo Editor

Victoria Martinez is a senior communication major with a minor in sociology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and photo editor for the Mesquite. Victoria received an associate degree in journalism from Palo Alto College in spring 2017. Her biggest passion is photography and capturing candid moments. Her goals after graduation in spring 2020 is to become a photojournalist and continue her own photography business. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her boyfriend, watching reality television and going out dancing to latin music.

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Jose De La Rosa

Multimedia Editor

Jose de la Rosa is junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio majoring in communication. He is a native of Laredo, Texas, where he began his studies at Texas A&M International University. In addition to attending school full-time, he works at Best Buy as a Digital Imaging sales consultant. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Texas Rangers games, photography and spending time with his girlfriend Magaly and their miniature-schnauzer Luna.