BUILDING COMMUNITY PAST | PRESENT | FUTURE
ALUMNI
SERVICES
2015-2016: Volume II: Annual Directory
FOUNDATION
1
2
Leslie (Brown) Baker ‘79 [Roy Baker Motors ]
Eddie Aguilar ’85 [Audio Express of San Antonio], Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 [Tech On Purpose]
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ALUMNI SERVICES FOUNDATION
2015 ASF DIRECTORY ALUMNI SERVICES FOUNDATION IN ACTION
06. 08.
ALUMNI FOUNDATION IN ACTION SHAWN CLAY RHODER ’03 “Wisdom & Understanding�
12.
CHRIS LOPEZ ’04
16.
MATTHEW GONZALEZ ’91
“Follow Your Dreams�
“It Can Be Done�
18. 26. 38.
BUSINESS LIST ACT NOW CANDIE (GONZALEZ) GRAHAM ‘85 “What are We Gonna Do About the Other Generation?�
40. 46. 54.
DISCOUNTS FOR SW ALUMNI Most businesses contained in this directory offer some level of discount to SW Alumni. When reaching out to a SW Alumni business, make sure to mention you are a SW Alumni and you saw their ad/ listing in the Alumni Services Foundation Business Directory. Thank you, in advance, for your patronage of SW Alumni-owned and supporting Communityat-Large (CAL) businesses.
SUMMER SHINDIG 2015 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS LIST REST IN PEACE
‡ϔŽ‡…–‹�‰ ‘� Ž—��‹ who’ve gone before us.
56. 58.
PROTECT & SERVE
‹•– ‘ˆ Ž—��‹
•‡”˜‹�‰ –Š‡ …‘��—�‹–›
2014 - 2015 - YEAR IN REVIEW
Designed by: Shweiki Design & Marketing 210.804.0390 4954 Space Center Dr., San Antonio, TX 78218
FAMOUS FACES
25.
4
DR. LLOYD VERSTUYFT
57.
CHUCK MONROE
visit us online at www.AlumniFoundation.net
TRI PARTY
IMPROVEMENTS
BUILDING
A BETTER
TOMMORROW
Painting-Interior/Exterior Dirt Work/Excavation Carport/Patio Covers Flooring Wood/Vinyl Kitchens/Bathrooms
Garage Conversions Wood/Vinyl Siding Stucco/Concrete Room Additions Custom Trim
Cermaic Tile Countertops 6KHHWURFN 5RRŵQJ Cabinets Fencing/Decks
S a n A nt onio • 210.717. 5885 | Au s t in • 512 .679. 3624 | Cont ac t : in fo@ t r ipa r t y improvement s .com
Mitchell Johnson ’91 [Tri Party Improvements]
5
ARTICLE
ALUMNI SERVICES FOUNDATION IN ACTION
ALUMNI SERVICES FOUNDATION IN ACTION
THANK YOU TO OUR ASF BOARD & ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Left to Right: Brian Haywood, Ashley Haywood, Candie Graham, Bruce Graham, Matt Tankersley, Eddie Aguilar, Not Pictured, �–‘�‹‘ ‡”�ƒ�†‡œ
6
What started as an idea and some scribblings on a napkin over breakfast –™‘ ›‡ƒ”• ƒ‰‘ ‹• Â?‘™ ƒ ÂˆÂ—ÂŽÂŽÇŚĎ?Ž‡†‰‡† ÍˇÍ˛ÍłČ‹Â…ČŒČ‹ÍľČŒ Â?‘Â?nj’”‘Ď?‹– ‘”‰ƒÂ?‹œƒ–‹‘Â?Ǥ —‹Ž†‹Â?‰ a living, breathing network of Southwest High School alumni-owned businesses, individual alumni, and community-at-large members, Alumni Services Foundation (ASF) directly supports SWHS graduating seniors through scholarships. The ASF scholarship may be applied to any post-high school institution: public and private colleges and universities, trade schools, and more. Â…Â‘ÇŚÂˆÂ‘Â—Â?†‡”•ǥ ”—…‡ ƒÂ?† ƒÂ?†‹‡ Č‹ ‘Â?ÂœÂƒÂŽÂ‡ÂœČŒ ”ƒŠƒÂ?ÇĄ „‘–Š ͳ͝ͺ͡ graduates, share their desire to give back by engaging as many who wish to be involved on this journey. With six decades of Dragon graduates to reach, ASF has only reached the tip of the iceberg. Opening more doors for students, participating alumni-owned businesses also provide mentorship opportunities, sharing their knowledge and experience. With a Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, ASF collectively seeks to enhance the breadth of the Southwest community through what we proudly call the Alumni Nation. ON THE COVER - 2015 scholarship recipients: L to R; Braden Tondre, Natalie ƒŠƒ‰—Â?ÇĄ ‘”‡Â?ƒ ƒ”–‹Â?Â‡ÂœÇĄ ‘Â?‹…ƒ Â‘Â’Â‡ÂœÇĄ ”‹–•ƒÂ?ƒ ŠƒÂ?Â›ÂƒÇĄ ”‹ƒÂ?Â?ƒ ‘”‘Â?ƒ†‘ Flores, Jacob Bodden, Erin Akeroyd, not pictured - Michelle French & Evelin Ortega.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏอนอถ ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆย ย วฆ ย ย ย ย ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฏอบอท ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ
7
ARTICLE
SHAWN CLAY RHODER
WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING When Mr. Graham asked me to write an article regarding my ongoing journey as an entrepreneur, I was honored and a bit nervous. At the time of his request, I recently relocated back to San Antonio from Dallas/ New York. In addition to relocating, I now have a wife, a two-month-old son, and am working to complete course requirements to become a licensed barber. My life and Œ‘—”Â?‡› Šƒ˜‡ „‡‡Â? Ď?‹ŽŽ‡† ™‹–Š Š‹‰Š•ǥ Ž‘™•ǥ Â?Â‡Â—Â–Â”ÂƒÂŽÂ•ÇĄ ƒÂ?† everything in between. Entrepreneurship has afforded me the opportunity to have a multitude of experiences: from traveling to Paris and visiting one of the most ‹Â?Ď?Ž—‡Â?–‹ƒŽ •–‘”‡• ‹Â? –Š‡ ™‘”Ž†ǥ –‘ Afghanistan and having a bomb explode 75-100 yards away from my (The art or practice of thinking, formalizing and campsite. I will spare you the “about actualizing your business objectives). meâ€? jibber jabber and get right to it. Entrepreneurship IS TOUGH AS HELL!!! I like to call it “Hunterprenuershipâ€? (The art or ’”ƒ…–‹…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‹Â?Â?‹Â?‰ǥ ˆ‘”Â?ƒŽ‹œ‹Â?‰ ƒÂ?† ƒ…–—ƒŽ‹œ‹Â?‰ ›‘—” business objectives).
“Hunterprenuership�
Hunters and gatherers’ survival was predicated on their ability to consistently provide food for themselves ƒÂ?† –Š‡‹” ˆƒÂ?‹Ž‹‡• „› Ď?‹•Š‹Â?‰ǥ Š—Â?–‹Â?‰ ‘” ˆ‘”ƒ‰‹Â?‰ ‹Â? the wild. They had to possess keen understanding of their environment, the animals that coexisted within their geographical territory, agricultural peeks and troughs, and, most importantly, how the climate would greatly affect their food supply and shelter. Through ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡ ƒÂ?† •–—†›ǥ ÇŻÂ˜Â‡ ‹Â?–‡”Â?ƒŽ‹œ‡† –Š‹• •›Â?‡”‰‹•–‹…
8
understanding is the essence of entrepreneurship. Understanding your business as a whole and the underpinning elements that make-up that whole give ›‘— –Š‡ ƒ„‹Ž‹–› ƒÂ?† ‘’’‘”–—Â?‹–› –‘ ƒ…–—ƒŽ‹œ‡ ›‘—” †”‡ƒÂ?•Ǩ The key words that I highly recommend you give careful attention to are Ability and Opportunity. While the word, success, bounces verbally about today like a soccer ball, through my experience, study, and ongoing education, success is an extremely subjective term. We now live in a time of “insta.â€? The good ol’ days, golden age, and times of sweat equity and elbow grease seem to be decades behind us. As our world and the speed of information moves at an unfathomable clip, perception, relative possibility and reality seem to have been diluted. On October 9th 2004, 39 days shy of my 22nd birthday, I knew what I wanted to do with my life: I wanted nothing more than to open and thrive as the owner of my very own sneaker store and produce clothing. That October day was a pivotal and beautiful moment in my life – and one I will never forget. It’s going on eleven years since that day of direction and a lot has happened since then. I’ve produced two clothing lines, opened and closed a beautiful store S.C.R., invested over ̈́ͳͲͲ ‘ˆ Â?› ‘™Â? Â?‘Â?‡›ǥ ƒÂ?† ÇŻÂ˜Â‡ „‡‡Â? –Š”‘—‰Š „ƒ† „—•‹Â?॥ †‡ƒŽ• ‹Â? ™Š‹…Š Ž‘•– ‘˜‡” ̈́ʹ͡ Ǥ —”‹Â?‰ –Š‹• –‹Â?‡ǥ though, I was merely a dream chaser lacking wisdom, understanding, and the business acumen necessary to ƒˆˆ‘”† Â?‡ –Š‡ ƒ„‹Ž‹–› ƒÂ?† ‘’’‘”–—Â?‹–› –‘ ƒ…–—ƒŽ‹œ‡ Â?›
business objectives. My beautiful struggle and constant hunger to execute my objective has helped me obtain the insight necessary in becoming an astute businessman. I have tremendous love and deep appreciation for reading actual books. I’m exceedingly grateful I have the ability to read, comprehend, retain and apply acquired knowledge. I attribute my continual progression, both personally and professionally, to reading feverishly since I dropped out of college in 2005. A Yahoo™ article stated the 5th habit of wealthy individuals is reading. The article went on to state wealthy individuals read books that are career or business-oriented. They are able to translate that knowledge into actionable information, which they then apply to their daily decision-making. Post my departure from college, I read, read, and read some more…and I’m still reading! If I don’t know it, I want to read about it. If I know it, I want to re-enforce it. While understanding is an invaluable tool, mentorship is the toolbox you carry wisdom and understanding in. Hunters have guides, be it automated or actual. Without a guide to direct and steer you in the right direction, your energy and valuable – and in some cases limited – resources can be wasted. Some San Antonians hold on to the belief San Antonio is a town with 1.4 million people. Elements, aspects and or trends that make a city a major attraction either don’t work here or may take quite a while to catch on before it’s adopted as normal. Operating a business in a town like San Antonio is something I never before factored into my business strategy. These are conditioned and behavioral beliefs. Conditioned beliefs and conditioned behavior that reenforced those beliefs were a culminated business ǯ ϐ ǡ Ǩ ǯ ϐ mentor, my guide. A combination of too much here and too little there, and lack of focus was the cause of my business’ demise and something I take full responsibility for.
When I heard why Bruce and Candie Graham co-founded Alumni Services Foundation (ASF), it put a huge smile on my face. They have a goal, which has a tall but conquerable task: to give SWHS alumni a lifeline to each other – something we as SW alumni never had. Traversing through business alone without knowing where to get the right help is very tough and disheartening. I’ve cried and felt very lonely but my goals, mind set and energy just became more focused. One of the greatest and altruistic moments was when I discovered that going about this journey alone has enabled me to become a guide to others! The lost capital, the tears and lonely chapters of my life were and are well worth it because I am blessed with opportunity to ǯ dreamed about. Now with experience, I’m reading even more these days. Information that I acquire funnels through a different called upon to help someone in need of small or a lot of advice. Mr. Graham has worked tirelessly to orchestrate a network of guides who are at different stages and levels in their business journeys and to be a note in his symphony is an honor and a pleasure.
On October 9th 2004, 39 days shy of my 22nd birthday, I knew what I wanted to do with my life: I wanted nothing more than to open and thrive as the owner of my very own sneaker store and produce clothing.
ϐ success is! It is a euphoric feeling and I have faith this feeling will come in your life. Euphoria does not come without its requirement of executing and exploring the unordinary. These two aspects will change your life and sometimes shake you to the core. But my hope is that you will not have to manage these new aspects and emotions alone. A call, text, email or even a meeting over coffee can change how you can respond to a business situation and that’s what ASF’s objective is: to ensure you have available options – resources – from which seek guidance.
In closing I say this to you: read. Read some more. Focus. Find a mentor. Ask the right questions to get the answers you’re looking for. Learn how to execute. Read Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Work smart. Smile as much as possible. Love your Ǥ Ǥ Pray. Help your fellow man/women. Take your dreams and yourself seriously. Speak things into existence. Respect yourself. Finally: be the change you wish to see in the world.
Shawn Clay Rhoder, C/O ‘03
9
10
Ǧ Ǧ ȏ Ȑǡ Ǧ Ǧ ȏ Ȑǡ ǯͻͶ ȏ Ȑ
ȋ Ȍ ǯͻ͵ Ȁ ǯͻ͵ ȏ ϐ Ȑ
11
ARTICLE
CHRIS LOPEZ
CHRISTOPHER RAY LOPEZ Š”‹•–‘’Š‡” ƒ› ‘’‡œ ™ƒ• „‘”Â? ƒÂ?† ”ƒ‹•‡† ‘Â? the Southwest side of San Antonio where he attended Indian Creek Elementary, Christa McAuliffe Middle School, and graduated from Southwest High School (SWHS) in 2004. Chris played football and baseball through grade school and was a two-year letterman All-District Offensive Tackle under Coach Manuel Valles. After two years playing ball, Chris received a Division II football scholarship to Minnesota State University ‘‘”Š‡ƒ†Ǥ Š”‹• ™ƒ• –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– ’Žƒ›‡” –‘ ”‡…‡‹˜‡ ƒÂ? athletic scholarship after All-American running back, Rashawn Mosley. Chris attended college for one year before getting homesick. He decided to return to San Antonio and pursue other ventures. After spending one year attending a community college, Chris got a job with San Antonio energy supplier, CPS Energy. After one year, he accepted a career position as a power plant operator. Chris was one of the youngest power plant operators to work the Sommers and Deely coal-powered plants at the Calaveras Lake site. During this time, Chris picked up boxing as a way to stay in shape; at the time he weighed 300 pounds. One year later, he was 100 pounds lighter so he decided to try his luck at amateur boxing. Chris won the Golden Gloves sub-novice and novice divisions two consecutive years. Later, Chris was introduced to mixed martial arts (MMA) and instantly fell
12
in love with the sport. In the process, he went from 300 to 185 pounds. Not yet knowing exactly what he wanted to †‘ ‹Â? ÂŽÂ‹ÂˆÂ‡ÇĄ Š‡ …‘Â?’‡–‡† ‹Â? ƒÂ?ƒ–‡—” Ď?‹‰Š–• ĥ ƒ Š‘„„› and picked up a 3-0 record. He wondered what it was like –‘ –”ƒ‹Â? ÂˆÂ—ÂŽÂŽÇŚÂ–Â‹Â?‡ ĥ ƒ Ď?‹‰Š–‡”Ǣ –Š‡ Â?‘”‡ Š‡ –Š‘—‰Š– ƒ„‘—– ‹–ǥ –Š‡ Â?‘”‡ Š‡ Ď?‹‰—”‡† Š‡ ™ƒÂ?–‡† –‘ Ď?‹‰Š– ’”‘ˆ‡••‹‘Â?ƒŽŽ› for a living. One day – four years later still working at the plant – Chris was manually shutting down one of the units outside when a 25,000 psi valve of saturated steam blew up on him. Had he not been standing on the opposite side of the valve, Chris would have been Â?‹ŽŽ‡†Ǥ Šƒ– Â?‹‰Š–ǥ Š‡ †‡…‹†‡† –‘ •ƒ…”‹Ď?‹…‡ Š‹• …ƒ”‡‡” ƒ– the plant – making great money – to pursue MMA on a ÂˆÂ—ÂŽÂŽÇŚÂ–Â‹Â?‡ „ƒ•‹•Ǥ ”‘Â? ƒ Â?‡ƒ”Ž› •‹šnjĎ?‹‰—”‡ •ƒŽƒ”› –‘ Šƒ˜‹Â?‰ no income, Chris began to chase his dream. With the support of his parents, Chris worked his way up in the sport, going on to become a 5-1 amateur, a 5-0 professional, and one Texas’ upand-coming prospects – with seven wins by way of knock out/ –‡…ŠÂ?‹…ƒŽ Â?Â?‘…Â?‘—– Č‹ Č€ ČŒÇ¤
“300 pounds to 200 pounds in less than a year�
None of this would have been possible without the help of his parents and sponsors. Chris is very happy today and Later, Chris was he takes pride in coming from introduced to mixed the Southwest side of the city. martial arts (MMA) He’s proud to be a Southwest and instantly fell in alum and he continues to push love with the sport. himself toward achieving his In the process, he went from 300 to 185 ‰‘ƒŽ ‘ˆ Ď?‹‰Š–‹Â?‰ ˆ‘” –Š‡ Ž–‹Â?ƒ–‡ Fighting Championship (UFC). pounds. Chris believes to be successful ‹Â? ƒÂ?› Ď?‹‡Ž†ǥ ͳͲͲΨ …‘Â?Â?‹–Â?‡Â?– ƒÂ?† •ƒ…”‹Ď?‹…‡ ƒ”‡ ”‡“—‹”‡†Ǥ ‘‹Â?‰ –‘ Š‡Ž’‡† Š”‹• learn a good work ethic. He was taught by his coaches there that hard work pays off more than the sole reliance on one’s talent. These things he learned serve as the backbone of Chris’ success in martial arts. He looks forward to future success and the opportunity to represent the Southwest side and SWISD in the ‘Octagon.’ Ž‡ƒ•‡ ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™ ”Ǥ ‘’‡œ ƒÂ?† ™ƒ–…Š Š‹Â? ”‹•‡Ǥ ˆ ƒÂ?› alumni business owners want to market their business on worldwide TV, don’t forget about this hometown kid. Chris is grateful for the support.
ǯͺʹ ȏ ǯ Ȑ
13
14
Don Roberts ’84 [Dolero Music], Edward Flores 82’ [DJ E-Flo], Cryss (Torres) Rocha ’01 [Family of AngelS Salon]
”ƒ…‹‡ Č‹ Â… ‘Â?Â‹Â‰ÂƒÂŽČŒ ‹‘Ž„ƒ••ƒ ǯ͝Ͳ Č? ƒ”Â?‡”• Â?•—”ƒÂ?…‡ ‰‡Â?–Č?ÇĄ ‹•ƒ ƒ”‹‡ Č‹ ‡Ž‡‘Â?ČŒ —ƒ”‡œ ǯ͝ͳ [Dreaming Tree Re-Sale Co.], Abby Franchett ’82 [Frank’s Mobile Mechanic]
15
ARTICLE
MATTHEW D. GONZALEZ Ph.D.
MATTHEW D. GONZALEZ Ph.D. IT CAN BE DONE! I’m the fourth in line of five children who graduated in 1991. I honestly wasn’t sure what direction I was going to take during the summer after graduation as my parents really didn’t push one thing over another on me to pursue. Fortunately, the Southwest Athletic Boosters offered me a $250 per-semester athletic scholarship throughout my tenure in college as long as I maintained a minimum GPA. I played basketball in junior high and high school. However, my geometry teacher helped me look I likely wasn’t good enough to succeed at the college level. Thankfully, the athletic scholarship focused more on the scholarship side of college over the athletic side. Midsummer after graduation, Palo Alto College offered me a small scholarship to join their first cohort of Honors students. Between the two scholarships offered, it became clear that I needed to go to college and take advantage of
I answered the wake-up call with straight A’s during one of my sophomore semesters – a first for me in life...”
16
the scholarships. My first gradable assignment Ǥ any solid study habits that were college worthy, I Ǥ The F was the best thing that could’ve happened. I knew that I would lose the scholarships and my academic record would be visible to potential employers after college. I answered the wake-up call with straight A’s during one of my sophomore semesters – a first for me in life – and eventually transferred to UTSA, graduating with a BBA in ’95 with a concentration in Information Systems. College was a confidence booster and launched me into a career in technology at USAA for ten years where I worked as an IT Developer, Systems Analyst, IT Architect, and IT Project Manager for USAA. My lessons learned and successes at USAA in managing $10+ million dollar projects and programs provided me with the necessary experience to pursue multiple entrepreneurial endeavors. In that timeframe, I also pursued a Master’s in Business Administration from St. Mary’s. After a relatively successful technical career with a solid of education and certifications under
my belt, I pursued an event management company and then launched an on-line publishing company. The confidence I had to pursue these endeavors was largely due to knowing that, if the businesses didn’t make it, I had enough experience and education to fall back on as a back-up plan. While I didn’t need to ever explore the back-up plan, I did lean on my education in business plenty to get me through the ups and downs of business ownership. In the time frame of owning and running the businesses, I ™‘Â?‡ —’ ‘Â?‡ †ƒ› ƒÂ?† ”‡ƒŽ‹œ‡† ‹– ™ƒ• –‹Â?‡ –‘ ’—”•—‡ ƒ †‘…–‘”ƒ–‡ degree. In the evening while working at USAA and then running the businesses, I supplemented my income by teaching adjunct at several universities, on-line and face to face. I actually began –‡ƒ…Š‹Â?‰ –Š”‡‡ †ƒ›• ƒˆ–‡” Ď?‹Â?‹•Š‡† –Š‡ ÂƒÂ•Â–Â‡Â”ÇŻÂ• †‡‰”‡‡ǥ ĥ ƒ university was pursuing people with my skillset and education.
Ž‹Â?‡† –Š‡ ƒ…ƒ†‡Â?‹… •‹†‡ ‘ˆ –‡ƒ…Š‹Â?‰ ‡Â?‘—‰Š –‘ ”‡ƒŽ‹œ‡ –Šƒ– ‹– was time to sell the businesses and move my career in academia full –‹Â?‡ǥ ‘Â?…‡ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š‡† ƒ †‘…–‘”ƒ–‡ †‡‰”‡‡ ˆ”‘Â? ƒ’‡ŽŽƒ Â?‹˜‡”•‹–› ‹Â? ”‰ƒÂ?‹œƒ–‹‘Â? ƒÂ?† ‡ƒ†‡”•Š‹’Ǥ ”‡…ƒŽŽ ĥ ƒ Œ—Â?‹‘” ‹Â? Š‹‰Š •…Š‘‘Žǥ especially during my English class, that I could never imagine being a teacher. Of course, back then, my sights were never set on higher education. Never say never. As if the doctorate weren’t enough, within three months of completing the doctorate, I knew I needed to keep my technical skills fresh, so I decided to complete a
Ann Marie (Rendon) Zapata ’87 [Auto Graphics & Sign Co.]
second Master’s in Information Systems. The transition from business into academia full-time wasn’t ‡ƒ•› ƒ– Ď?‹”•–ǥ „—– ƒˆ–‡” ƒ Ž‘– ‘ˆ ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡•ǥ ÇŻÂ? Šƒ’’› –‘ •ƒ› Â?› academic career continues to run strong - after 15 years of solely teaching non-traditional adult learners. Believe me when I say I learn as much from them as I attempt to teach them in return. Pursuit of an education always comes with a cost outside of Â?‘Â?‡›Ǥ Š‡”‡ǯ• ƒ Ž‘– ‘ˆ ’‡”•‘Â?ƒŽ •ƒ…”‹Ď?‹…‡ ™‹–Š ƒ Žƒ”‰‡ ”‹’’Ž‡ ‡ˆˆ‡…– on family and immediate friends. I was adamant on completing school through hard work, sweat equity, and with no student loans. Somehow, I turned that goal into reality, never having a student or personal loan, much less credit card debt. It can be done! My foundation at Southwest High School into my formal career today has allowed me to pursue many personal interests now and open doors of opportunity to include: • • Čˆ Čˆ • •
Teaching abroad in Greece, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic Publishing articles in journals and chapter contributions in books ‘Â?•—Ž–‹Â?‰ ˆ‘” ‘”‰ƒÂ?‹œƒ–‹‘Â?• ‹Â? †‹˜‡”•‡ …—Ž–—”‡• ‡‡–‹Â?‰ ‹Â?Ď?Ž—‡Â?–‹ƒŽ †‹‰Â?‹–ƒ”‹‡• Present at Harvard University I also manage to stay relatively active in my community, serving my church as an ACTS team member on retreats.
17
ADVERTISING & MEDIA
53. T-14 Ranch - Ty Detmer ’87
17. Auto Graphics & Sign Co. - Ann Marie (Rendon) Zapata ’87
03. Tech On Purpose - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 28. Whiskey 2 Step - Michael Ibarra ‘85
24. HumaniTV - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 51. Next Level Graphics - John Roberson ’85
AUTOMOTIVE
33. Sky Line Satellite - (Community-at-Large)
07. Abracadabra Dent and Specialties - Anthony Max Kiefer ’85
BUSINESS LISTING
55. Star Creations - Valerie (Garcia) Covarrubia ’96 03. Tech On Purpose - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 The TShirt Makers - Patty (Bazaldua) De La Rosa ’92 210.544.6415
03. Audio Express of San Antonio - Eddie Aguilar ’85 17. Auto Graphics & Sign Co. - Ann Marie (Rendon) Zapata ’87 Big Time Automotive - Tommy Bennett ’84 210.317.8359
ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
15. Frank’s Mobile Mechanic - Abby Franchett ’82
A & B Music School - Erica Missey ’92 - 210.241.4838
23. Gamez Auto Sales - Martin Gamez ’85
07. Caliche Road Band - Larry Hernandez ’74
37. Jesse Uresti Camper Sales & Truck Accessories Jesse Uresti ’74
22. Country Gold Ballroom - Justin Sullivan ’04 14. DJ E-FLO - Edward Flores ’82 14. Dolero Music - Don Roberts ’84
42. Joe’s Automotive Paint & Body - Joe Garcia ’83 / Joey Garcia ’09 Mr. Rescue Auto Lockouts - Andy De La Rosa ’92 210.544.6415
Ericatures - Erica Missey ’92 - 210.241.4838 30. One Stop Mobile Tint - (Community-at-Large) 10. FlipZ Trampoline Park - (Community-at-Large) 22. “I Only Quote From the Best” - Candie (Gonzalez) Graham ’85
Prime Time Logistics - (Community-at-Large) 210.415.7994 44. Rio Battery Company - Gilbert (Gibby) Dimas Jr. ’91
34. It Draws - Kat (Sturgeon) Gomez ’92 02. Roy Baker Motors - Leslie (Brown) Baker ‘79 29. Karina’s Kastles - Denise (Avila) Delgado ’89 24. Texas Auto Salvage - Danny Hack ’91 Monkeysoop - Erica Missey ’92 - 210.241.4838 55. Star Creations - Valerie (Garcia) Covarrubia ’96
18
28. Texas Truck Shop - Reyes Alvarado ’74 / Pablo Alvarado ’02 / Anthony Alvarado ’13
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
43. Rackley Law Firm - J. Caleb Rackley ’93 31. Septic Solutions - Lilly (Baumann) Kunz ’90
07. Abracadabra Dent and Specialties - Anthony Max Kiefer ’85
33. Skyline Satellite - (Community-at-Large)
49. After Hours Optical - Diana (Garza) Rodriguez ’86
10. Snack Boutique - Lizzette Matos ’94
57. Air Strike A/C & Heating - Frank Garcia ’89
43. Snapback Tax Service - Ashley (McEwen) Haywood ’03 / Brian Haywood ’05
59. Allstate - Bapodra Insurance Agency, Inc. - Beverly Brooks ’91 All About Lawns - Rosario A. Ybarra ‘92 - 210.831.7585
53. T-14 Ranch - Ty Detmer ’87 17. Auto Graphics & Sign Co. - Ann Marie (Rendon) Zapata ’87 Barber Extraordinaire - Shawn Clay Rhoder ’01 210.483.0683 45. Bea Simmons Photography - Bea (Sturgeon) Simmons ’90 27. Country Roads Driving School - Ron House ’68 / Virginia (Watts) House ’73 15. Farmers Insurance Agent - Tracie (McGonigal) Kiolbassa ’90 15. Frank’s Mobile Mechanic - Abby Franchett ’82 23. Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. - Martin Gamez ’85
03. Tech On Purpose - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 24. Texas Auto Salvage - Danny Hack ’91 28. Texas Truck Shop - Reyes Alvarado ’74 / Pablo Alvarado ’02 / Anthony Alvarado ’13 The TShirt Makers - Patty (Bazaldua) De La Rosa ’92 210.544.6415 35. Villan Fishin Custom Rods - Michelle (Flores) Villanueva ’89
COMPUTERS, IT, TECH & TELECOM
34. It Draws - Kat (Sturgeon) Gomez ’92
55. Odd Hour Online Creative Studios - Kat (Sturgeon) Gomez ’92
29. Marshall Insulation - Molly (Flores) McCollugh ’85
03. Tech On Purpose - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85
Mr. Rescue Auto Lockouts - Andy De La Rosa ’92 210.544.6415
EDUCATION
51. Next Level Graphics- John Roberson ‘85
A & B Music School - Erica Missey ’92 - 210.241.4838
30. One Stop Mobile Tint - (Community At Large)
Alumni Services Foundation - Candie (Gonzalez) Graham ’85 / Bruce Graham ’85
Prime Time Logistics - (Community-at-Large) 210.415.7994
14. Dolero Music - Don Roberts ’84
BUSINESS LISTING
39. Special Trapping And Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) Michael Suarez ‘86
19
24. HumaniTV - Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85
47. Country Touch Custom Homes - Lonnie M. Garcia ’76
22. “I Only Quote From the Best” - Candie (Gonzalez) Graham ’85
24. JB Woodworking - John Bustemante ’95 05. Tri Party Improvements - Mitchell Johnson ’91
53. Quarterback Elite - Ty Detmer ’87
BUSINESS LISTING
FAMILY, COMMUNITY & NON-PROFIT
07. Alamo Marble - (Community-at-Large)
Alumni Services Foundation - Candie (Gonzalez) Graham ’85 / Bruce Graham ’85
23. Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. - Martin Gamez ’85
39. Hope For Dogs - Michael Suarez ’86
24. JB Woodworking - John Bustemante ’95
Irene Teague Food Pantry - Loretta (Teague) Chapman ’69 - 210.663.3195
29. Marshall Insulation - Molly (Flores) McCollugh ’85
52. Southwest Education Foundation - (Community-atLarge)
Prime Time Logistics - (Community-at-Large) 210.415.7994 24. Texas Auto Salvage - Danny Hack ’91
FINANCE & INSURANCE 59. Allstate - Bapodra Insurance Agency, Inc. - Beverly Brooks ’91 15. Farmers Insurance Agent - Tracie (McGonigal) Kiolbassa ’90
05. Tri Party Improvements - Mitchell Johnson ’91
PERSONAL SERVICES Barber Extraordinaire - Shawn Clay Rhoder ’01 210.483.0683 25. Donna’s Hair & Nails - Donna (Fey) Bachle ’89
43. Snapback Tax Service - Ashley (McEwen) Haywood ’03 / Brian Haywood ’05
HEALTHCARE 49. After Hours Optical - Diana (Garza) Rodriguez ’86 32. CoreMedica Laboratories - Cory Zuehlsdorf ’87 36. Permian Premier Womens Health - Dr. Leticia Vargas, OB-GYN ’90
20
INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTORING
14. Family of AngelS Salon - Cryss (Torres) Rocha ’01 35. YOUnique Presenter - Angelita (Aronce) Sorenson ’86
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION 31. Central Texas Real Estate & Property Management Ann (Elizardo) Shaw ’85 47. Country Touch Custom Homes - Lonnie M. Garcia ’76
HOME & GARDEN
23. Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. - Martin Gamez ’85
07. Alamo Marble - (Community-at-Large)
24. JB Woodworking - John Bustemante ’95
29. Marshall Insulation - Molly (Flores) McCollugh ’85
35. Wingz N Thangz - Stephanie (Montez) Hernandez ’04 / Jesse Hernandez ’02
47. Premier Realty Group - Lonnie M. Garcia ’76 30. Promise Land Properties - Charlottee (DeSalme) Menchaca ’89 31. Septic Solutions - Lilly (Baumann) Kunz ’90 Tri-County Concrete - Rosario A. Ybarra - 210.831.7585 05. Tri Party Improvements - Mitchell Johnson ’91
SHOPPING & RETAIL 03. Audio Express of San Antonio - Eddie Aguilar ’85 Bella Boyette Handbags - Suzanne (Snider) Hill ’75 210.663.7703 11. %ODFNŶ\ 0HWDPRUSKRVLV Danah (Rice) Zapata ’93 / Freddie Zapata ’93 10. Checko Skateboards - Valentin Tristan Jr. (Community-at-Large)
RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGES
14. Dolero Music - Don Roberts ’84
26. Adam’s Mexican Food Products - Adam Huron ’57 / Rene Huron ’85
15. Dreaming Tree Re-Sale Co. - Lisa Marie (Deleon) Juarez ’91
13. Constantino’s Pizza - Ned Waldie ’82
37. Jesse Uresti Camper Sales & Truck Accessories Jesse Uresti ’74
23. Hacienda Real Mexican Restaurant - Carlos Gonzalez Jr. ’08 / Nathaly Rodriguez ’10 / Alex Gonzalez ’12
44. Rio Battery Company - Gilbert (Gibby) Dimas Jr. ’91
29. Michael’s Creations - Abby Franchett ’82 Mis Reinas Barbacoa - (Community-at-Large) 210.674.4325
56. Sip “N” Style - (Community-at-Large) 33. Skyline Satellite - (Community-at-Large) 55. Star Creations - Valerie (Garcia) Covarrubia ’96
30. Oblate Cafe - Dana (King) Quinones ’91 36. Pirates Cove Cafe - Jesreal Salinas ’00
SPORTS & RECREATION 10. FlipZ Trampoline Park - (Community-at-Large)
31. Rosella Coffee Co. - Monika (Oranday) Gonzalez ’92
BUSINESS LISTING
60. Wow Real Estate - Ellie (Reyna) Rojas ’93
29. Karina’s Kastles - Denise (Avila) Delgado ’89 10. Snack Boutique - Lizzette Matos ’94 32. Sweet Christi’s BBQ - Emilio V. Soliz ’02 44. Texas Pride BBQ - Tony Talanco ’73 34. The Cooling Station Grill - (Community-at-Large)
53. Quarterback Elite - Ty Detmer ’87 53. T-14 Ranch - Ty Detmer ’87 35. Villan Fishin Custom Rods - Michelle (Flores) Villanueva ’89
34. Tootie Fruitiez Express - Angel (Mel) Lopez ’91
21
22
ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͷ ȏDz dzȐǡ ǯͲͶ ȏ Ȑ
Sarah S. Hancock–Gamez, P.E. ! ?IZÅMTL ,ZQ^M ;IV )V\WVQW <@ 7NÅKM d ! .I`
ǯͺͷ ȏ Ȑǡ Ǥ ǯͲͺ Ȁ ǯͳͲ Ȁ ǯͳʹ ȏ Ȑǡ ǯͺͷ ȏ ǡ ǤȐ ǡ
23
24
Danny Hack ’91 [Texas Auto Salvage], Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85 [HumaniTV], John Bustemante ’95 [JB Woodworking],
DR. LLOYD VERSTUYFT '81 SWISD Superindent of Schools Present
ǡ Dz Dz ͷͿͻǤ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ͼͶ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ Ǧ ǯ see the dreams of our future Dragons graduates supported from their idea. Go Ǩ
Donna (Fey) Bachle ’89 [Donna’s Hair & Nails]
25
ARTICLE
HOW TO ACT NOW
HOW TO ACT NOW… Ask yourself these two questions: How do dreams become reality? How do ideas become acts? People easily get caught up in the Ǥ responses such as ‘I’m busy,’ ‘I can’t,’ or ‘not now,’ get interpreted to mean ‘I really don’t care.’ True or not, when asked to take action, to make a difference, we all hear these words differently. Acting on a hunch is one thing. Acting on a cause is another. On occasion, acting on a hunch turns into acting on what becomes
26
Ǥ ǯ ϐ ǯ Ȃ and even more important to pursue it – sometimes, getting a little push helps. Phrases like “call today,” “buy now,” and “click here,” all invite you to do something. Like Vera Ellen stated in the 1954 movie classic, White Christmas: “Sometimes fate needs a little push.” PUSH HERE. GET IT? ȋ Ȍ ϐ call to action of giving back – to where many readers of this directory came from (the stomping grounds in the Southwest school district) – an invitation to join the journey. In calling every reader to action, we are asking your consideration to contribute what you can, when you can, and how you can, thinking outside of the box.
HERE’S HOW. • ASF seeks to promote SW alumni-owned businesses PLACE AN AD IN THIS DIRECTORY. • ASF seeks SW alumni individual contributors CONTACT US TO LEARN HOW. • ASF seeks individuals to contribute time, talent, and ideas in service as ASF committee members – Let’s plan today. Call us.
Adam Huron ’57 / Rene Huron ’85 [Adam’s Mexican Food Products]
Ron House ’68 / Virginia (Watts) House ’73 [Country Roads Driving School]
27
28
Reyes Alvarado ’74 / Pablo Alvarado ’02 / Anthony Alvarado ’13 [Texas Truck Shop], Michael Ibarra ’85 [Whiskey 2 Step]
ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͻ ȏ ǯ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͷ ȏ Ȑǡ Abby Franchett ’82 [Michael’s Creations]
29
30
ƒÂ?ƒ Č‹ ‹Â?Â‰ČŒ —‹Â?‘Â?‡• ǯ͝ͳ Č? „Žƒ–‡ ƒˆ‡Č?ÇĄ ‘Â?Â?—Â?Â‹Â–Â›ÇŚÂƒÂ–ÇŚ ƒ”‰‡ Č? Â?‡ –‘’ ‘„‹Ž‡ ‹Â?–Č?ÇĄ Charlottee (DeSalme) Menchaca ’89 [Promise Land Properties]
ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͷ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͻͲ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͻʹ ȏ ǤȐ
31
32
ǯͺ ȏ Ȑǡ Ǥ ǯͲʹ ȏ ǯ Ȑ
Community-at-Large [Sky Line Statellite]
33
34
Ǧ Ǧ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͻʹ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͻ ȏ Ȑ
ȋ Ȍ ǯͺͻ ȏ Ȑǡ ǯͲʹ Ȁ ȋ Ȍ ǯͲͶ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͺ ȏ Ȑ
35
36
Jesreal Salinas ’00 [Pirates Cove Cafe] , Dr. Leticia Vargas, OB-GYN ’90 [Permian Premier Womens Health]
Jesse Uresti ’74 [Camper Sales & Truck Accessories]
37
ARTICLE
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO ABOUT THE OTHER GENERATION?
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO ABOUT THE OTHER GENERATION?
HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT ASF: Bruce Graham ‘85 Phone: (210) 767-3402 Email: info@ alumnifoundation.net
38
This article title actually is a song title from a popular 1961 movie musical, Flower Drum Song. In ϐ ǡ ǯ about his father’s generation. Their mutual lack of understanding each other’s word choices and actions ϐ how to make their relationship work. Sound familiar? In today’s world, kids’ texting acronyms replace the Webster’s dictionary words their parents grew up using to communicate. This will confuse anybody. For purposes here, I say the answer to the question depends on the generation asking it. All too often, people say “If I had only known, I would have done things differently. I would have waited to marry. I would have waited to have kids. I would have started college right after graduating. I never would’ve worn that to an interview.” You get the idea. What if today’s younger generation didn’t have to wait to learn things so, twenty years from now, we don’t hear them say “If I had only known.”? Who knew ϐ Ǥ Ǥ it’s in one word: Mentorship. This concept of sharing one’s knowledge with others less experienced speaks to bottom-line philosophy of helping others. It is this simple. I’ll explain.
Think about this for a minute: You and/or ϐ in life what you enjoy for a career. Fantastic! What if what interests you for a life-long career doesn’t interest your child(ren)? Does this ring true? Here’s a possible solution to increase support of your child’s interests. Mentorship provides opportunities to connect kids with those who not only share in their possible career interests, but are eager to share their knowledge and experience with the younger generation. Mentorship validates one thing or the ǣ ϐ this child is on the right track, or it tells this person “You know what, this isn’t for me.” Either way, the experience teaches and opens minds. It introduces new ways of thinking, new ways of doing things, and new opportunities. Here’s the bottom line. When asking what to do about the ‘other’ generation, how about we all work to bring the two together through mentorships? Here’s how: Contact ASF to get your name on our list of mentors so we can make these connections happen. I think we’ve answered the question.
ǯͺ ȏ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ƭ Ȑ
39
2015 SUMMER SHINDIG
40
ALUMNI NATION...ONCE A DRAGON, ALWAYS A DRAGON
SAVE THE DATE ALL ALUMNI WELCOME
SUMMER SHINDIG 2016 July 22, 2016
41
42
Joe Garcia ’83 / Joey Garcia ’09 [Joe’s Automotive Paint & Body]
Ashley (McEwen) Haywood ’03 / Brian Haywood ’05 [Snapback Tax Service], J. Caleb Rackley ’93 [Rackley Law Firm]
43
44
ȋ Ȍ Ǥ ǯͻͳ ȏ Ȑǡ ǯ͵ ȏ Ȑ
Bea (Sturgeon) Simmons ’90 [Bea Simmons Photography]
45
CONTRIBUTORS
THANK YOU ALL SW ALUMNI WHO CONTRIBUTED THIS YEAR
CONTRIBUTORS
Adam Huron ’57
Diana (Garza) Rodriguez ’86
Justin Sullivan ’04
Pablo Alvarado ’02
Kat (Sturgeon) Gomez ’92
Rene Huron ’85
Alfonso (Ke’aka’okalani) Garay ’86
Donna (Fey) Bachle ’89
Anthony Alvarado ’13
Eddie Aguilar ’85
Ashley (McEwen) Haywood ’03 & Brian Haywood ’05
Emilio V. Soliz ’02
Leslie (Brown) Baker ’79
Frank Garcia ’89
Leticia Vargas ’90
Sally (Alvarez) Henry ’83 & Brett Henry ’83
Atul & Tarla Bapodra CAL
Gilbert (Gibby) Dimas Jr. ’91
Lonnie M. Garcia ’76
Tommy Bennett ’84
Martin Gamez ’85 Bea (Sturgeon) Simmons ’90
J. Caleb Rackley ’93
Tony Hernandez CAL
Kevin Jennings ‘87
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Matt (Skip) Tankersley ’85
Jesse Uresti ’74
Melinda Merrill - CAL
Ty Detmer ’87
Jesreal Salinas ’00
Michael Ibarra ’85
Joe Garcia ’83
Mitchell Johnson ’91
Virginia (Watts) House ’73 & Ron House ’68
Joey Garcia ’09
Lonnie M. Garcia ’76
John Roberson ’85
Ned Waldie ’82
Cory Zuehlsdorf ’87 Danah (Rice) Zapata ’93 & Freddie Zapata ’93
46
Richard Sadler ‘83
Jeff Bell ‘86 Beverly Brooks ’91 Candie (Gonzalez) Graham ’85 & Bruce Graham ’85
Reyes Alvarado ’74
Tony Talanco ’73
Lonnie M. Garcia ’76 [Premier Realty Group & Country Touch Custom Homes]
47
CONTRIBUTORS
THANK YOU ALL SW ALUMNI WHO CONTRIBUTED THIS YEAR
CONTRIBUTORS
Abby Franchett ’82
Danny Hack ’91
Lizette Matos ’94
Alex Rodriguez ’12
Denise (Avila) Delgado ’89
Maurice Brown ’86
Stephanie (Montez) Hernandez ’04 & Jesse Hernandez ’02
Don Roberts ’84
Melida (Espinosa) Lopez ’89
Tracie (McGonigal) Kiolbassa ’90
Doug Killian ‘84
Michael Suarez ’86
Valentin Tristan Jr. CAL
Edward Flores ’82
Michelle (Flores) Villanueva ’89
Angel (Mel) Lopez ’91 Angelita (Aronce) Sorenson ’86 Ann Marie (Rendon) Zapata ’87
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
48
Anthony Max Kiefer ’85
Ellie (Reyna) Rojas ’93
Molly (Flores) McCollugh ’85
Jaime O. Pena - CAL John Bustemante ’95
Monika (Oranday) Gonzalez ’92
Lana (Scott) Carr ’74
Nathaly Rodriguez ’10
Charlottee (DeSalme) Menchaca ’89
Larry Hernandez ’74
Pam (Milam) Doepke ’86
Cryss (Torres) Rocha ’01
Lilly (Baumann) Kunz ’90
Rudy Robles - CAL
Dana (King) Quinones ’91
Lisa Marie (Deleon) Juarez ’91
Shawn Clay Rhoder ’01
Carlos Gonzalez Jr. ’08
Valerie (Garcia) Covarrubia ’96
ȋ Ȍ ǯͺ ȏ Ȑ
49
CONTRIBUTORS
THANK YOU ALL SW ALUMNI WHO CONTRIBUTED THIS YEAR
CONTRIBUTORS
Ann (Elizardo) Shaw ’85
Cynthia Hernandez ’97
Antonio & Marisol Nava - CAL
Daniel Kasper ’88
Becky Jo Gibbs-Perry ‘79
IT’S A WE THING
Belinda (Lejia) Garza ’87 Betty Arredondo ’88 Blanca E. Garza ’85 & Michael Hunter ‘85
Elaine (Gonzalez) Burns - CAL Erica Missey ’92
Loretta (Teague) Chapman ’69 & Fred Chapman ’60
Ralph Guzman ’83
Lori Garcia ’86
Sandra Hernandez ’01
Marissa (Gonzalez) Celestino ’99
Sarah Rice ’93
Gigi (Lee) Gutierrez ’86 & Taylor Gutierrez ’84
Matthew Gonzalez ’91
Gilbert Lopez ’62
Melissa (Jackson) Mann ’85
Jody Cano ’84
Michelle (Tolanco) Combs ’87
Suzette (Maurice) Vaughan ’85
Joe Pestello ’87
Mike Gillaspia ’82
Suzanne (Snider) Hill ’75
John Menchaca ’60 Lisa (Geiger) Lamm ’85
Patty (Bazaldua) De La Rosa ’92 & Andy De La Rosa ’92
Lola (Thompson) Bradshaw ’83
Rachel (Gonzales) Chalker ’85
Jennifer Floyd ’86 Brian Graham ’79
Cheryl (Brown) Papion ’78
50
Steve Graham - CAL
Michael Gonzalez ’83
Brady Wise ’86
Celeste (Pena) Walters ’79 & Michael Walters ’79
Sonia (Gonzales) Fields ’87 & Ken Fields ’86
Susan (Lenhart) Lopez ’76 & Gerald Lopez ’76
Jason Lewis - CAL
Carmen (Fuentes) Kent ’89 & Michael Kent Jr. ’89
Rosy Sanchez ’78
Yolanda Garza-Lopez ’85 & Joaquin F. Lopez ’87
John Roberson ’85 [Next Level Graphics]
51
52
Community-at-Large [Southwest Education Foundation]
ǯͺ ȏ Ƭ ǦͳͶ Ȑ
53
Rest in Peace ǤǤǤ ϐ
Adolph Terrazas ‘64 Alfonso Obaya ‘62 Alfredo (Freddy) Garcia ’91 Sunset ~ 12.23.92 Antoinette Villarreal ’88 Sunset ~ 7.16.11 April Van Hecke ’02 Armando Menchaca ‘65 Arthur Koerber ‘62 Arturo (Tudy) Gonzales ’80 Beulah Gayoso ‘61 Bobbi Hollaway ’77 Brittany Morrow ’03 Charlene Scott Stroud ‘62 Christopher A. Graham ’88 Sunset ~ 10.4.04 Clint Christians ‘85 Corwin L. Hall ’84 Sunset ~ 7.13.90 Claude Harper ‘62 Diane Thomas ‘64 Daniel Rangel ’84 Sunset ~ 4.10.15
54
David Ernest Hand ‘87 Sunset ~ 7.7.86
Jacqualyn Irene Barnes ’03 Sunset ~ 11.18.02
David John Herweck ’64 Sunset ~ 5.14.03
James H. Swartz ’78
David Koehler ‘63 David Lee Campos ’89 Sunset ~ 1.18.88 Delores Casas ‘65 Doris Krueger ‘63 Eloy Ray Arredondo ’79 Sunset ~ 1.26.13
James Lee Espinosa ’80 Sunset ~ 3.31.15 Jeanette Albrecht ‘65 Jeff Townsend ‘62 Joe John De Leon ’88 Sunset ~ 7.1.13 Joey Cain ’64
Emil Fischer ‘62
Joyce Ann (Kim) Murrin Williams ’92
Evangeline Arguello ‘62
Juan Terrazas ‘62
Frank Herweck ‘62
Karron Blanton Folsom ‘64
Fred Duron ‘62
LaQuita Blanton Porter ’61
Gary Farren Schirmer ’75 Sunset ~ 12.18.12
Larry Abel ‘65
Gayle Gayoso ‘62 Gene Guzman ‘61 Genevia Garcia ‘62 Gracy Flores ‘61 Hershel R. Marcrum ‘63 Howard Thornton ‘61
Lois Koerber ‘63 Lorenzo Diaz ‘63 Manuel Arguello ‘62 Mark Mathis ’79 Martha Thomas Pringle ‘62 Mary Booker Aschenback ’62
Mary Ester Huron ‘63
Tommy Pringle ‘61
Nina Sue Peese ’80
Veronica Ann (Roni) Brown ’80 - Sunset ~ 10.31.05
Ralph Hooge ’63 Richard Andrew Ibarra ’86 Sunset ~ 3.8.09 Richard Cordova ’03 Richard Duncan ’55 Sunset ~ 5.6.10 Ron Hollaway ’79 Roy Clayborne ‘65 Roy Edwards ’57 Sunset ~ 7.24.14
Walter Fielder ’75 Wayne Floyd Harris ‘63 William Darrell Brooks ’93 Sunset ~ 3.25.03 William (Billy) Randall Chalker ’85 Sunset ~ 4.12.13 Ysidro Castro ‘62 Zachary Ferguson ’02
Ruben Torres ’83 Ruth Chavez ’81 Sally (Edwards) Chapman ’62 - Sunset ~ 10.19.07 Sharon Elizabeth Webb ’78 Sunset ~ 3.10.15 Sonia Tejeda ‘62 Stephanie Brown ’02
If you would like to alumni who have passed on, please
Theresa Christine Goede ’86 - Sunset ~ 7.10.86 Tiny Earlene Hasler ’84 Sunset ~ 3.28.00
reach out and let us know. Email us at bruce.graham@ AlumniFoundation.net
ȋ Ȍ ǯͻʹ ȏ Ȑǡ ȋ Ȍ ǯͻ ȏ Ȑ
55
PROTECT & SERVE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
A. Thomas ‘79 - BCSO
J. Jarvis ’97 - BCSO
L. Jackel ‘80 - SAPD
S. McCreless ‘88 - SAFD
A. Quintanilla ’96 Arlington PD
J. Berry ’85 - Dallas PD
M. DeLeon ’91 - SAPD
S. Meurett ‘92 - SAFD
J. David Garza ‘69 SAPD (retired)
M. A. Leal - SAPD
S. Herrera ’98 - SAPD
N. Black ’78 - TDC
T. Delgado ’97 - SAPD
D. Crawford ‘89 - BCSO
J. Bustamante ’88 BCSO
R. Gonzales ’01 - BCSO
T. Fields ’06 - SAPD
E. Clark ’85 - SAPD
J. Foster ’81 - SAPD
R. Lewis ‘88 - SAFD
T. Maurice ’83 - SAPD
J. DeCock ’88 - SAFD
J. Zorola ’83 - SAFD
R. Cerda - SAPD
B. Lane Sr. ‘82 - SAPD B. Wise ‘86 - SAPD
56
The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
PATRICK HENRY,
Speech in the Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775
Community-at-Large [Sip “N” Style]
Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ϔ Ǥ ǡ ϔ Ǥ
CHUCK MONROE Teacher SWISD 1978-2004
Frank Garcia ’89 [Air Strike A/C & Heating]
57
YEAR IN REVIEW
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
TWO WORDS: THANK YOU. The ASF Board of Trustees expresses our gratitude to the many, most of whom appear throughout this directory, for the belief, commitment and support that continues to be extended in helping us live our mission: >> Building a living, breathing network of SWHS alumni-owned businesses, individual alumni, and community-at-large members for the purpose of directly supporting SWHS graduating seniors. >> Providing scholarships, mentorship and internships.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS o Addition of ASF Advisory Committee o Doubled number of alumni business owner and community-at-large ad directory contributors o Presented ASF scholarship opportunity to 700+ seniors in March o Award of ten (10) $,1000.00 scholarships o 2015 ASF Summer Shindig hosted 350 guests, including the c/o ’85’s 30th reunion attendees and the decade of 60’ – 69’s 50th reunion attendees.
58
?8E; @E ?8E;# together N< :8E D8B< 8 ;@==<I<E:<% 0T WYV\K [V Z\WWVY[ [OL (S\TUP :LY]PJLZ -V\UKH[PVU @ Y\c`\m\ `e k_\ gfn\i f] ^ff[%
)HWVKYH (NLUJ` 8607 Wurzbach Road, Bldg V #101 San Antonio, TX 78240 tarla@allstate.com
© 2015 Allstate Insurance Co.
Beverly Brooks ’91 [Allstate - Bapodra Insurance Agency, Inc.]
140969
.P]PUN IHJR [V `V\Y JVTT\UP[` PZ NVVK MVY L]LY`VUL
59
60
CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLIE (REYNA) ROJAS ’93 WINNER OF THE 2015 “WIN THE BACK PAGE” CONTEST.
“Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the 2016 “Win The Back Page” contest ~ tickets available starting January 1st.”