A C H I E V E M E N T
Fall2024
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dr. Charlie McCormick - President
AlthoughtheweatherhasyettomakeusfeellikeFallhas arrived,thecalendarillustratesthatwearewellintothe season. That means that we have passed the halfway point for the Fall academic term, and students already are looking towards the submission of final projects and the successful completion of final exams This is the tempooffallsemesters:inAugust,itseemslikeyouhave all the time in the world, but when November rolls around, you realize just how little time is left in the semester.
Butithasbeenagood–andfun!–fallsemester.Weweredelightedtoannouncethatournew first-year student enrollment was up this year by 16% and overall enrollment was up by 10%. Thisisespeciallygoodnewswhennationaldataindicatesthatcollegeenrollmenthasdropped by5%overall.ThisisagoodreminderthatweallneedtobeambassadorsforSchreinerallthe time. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell the strangers sitting next to you at lunch –“somethinggoodisgoingonatSchreiner,socheckitout!”
Ofcourse,thefacultyandstaffatSchreinerhavenotsimplybeenwaitingtoseewhathappens with enrollment; on the contrary, they have been developing new programs – both curricular andco-curricular–towhichtheybelievestudentswillbeattracted Thatworkhaspaidoffwith new record enrollments in aviation and engineering, and the successful launch of our new agriculture program. I suspect most of you have heard by now that football is returning to Schreiner, and we will play our first competitive season in fall 2026. Our new coach has been hired,andhealreadyisrecruitingstudentswhowanttoplayfootballonceitisunderway.
WealsowerepleasedtolearnthatNiche–apopularonlinerankingofcollegesanduniversities – identified Schreiner as having one of the best college campuses in America and the #1 best college dorms in Texas. For those of you whose point of reference is only Delaney Dorm and FlatoHall,youneedtocomebacktocampusandseeFaulknerHallandBaldwinHalltoseewhat allthepositivefussisabout.
Regardless of the motivation, I do hope you will return to Schreiner sometime this academic year–andpleaseletTammiknowthatyou’recoming.Ifwecanarrangeit,Iwouldlovetoshow you what is new and hear about your time at Schreiner Institute, College, or University. Our Schreineris–andwillalwaysremain–yourSchreiner,too.
ATHLETICS UPDATE
WhatanexcitingtimeforSchreinerUniversityAthletics!After coming off its centennial celebration, the University announcedthatitwillbefieldingafootballteamin2026 As weknow,footballinthestateofTexasispartoftheculture. The University’s decision to bring back football (last time Schreinerfieldedacollegefootballteamwasinthe1950s)is exciting and will impact Schreiner, the alumni, the city of Kerrville and the Hill Country. Schreiner is planning to play itshomegamesatAntlerStadium.Theobviousimpactswill includecollegefootballbeingplayedinKerrville,expansion ofSchreiner’sstudentpopulationwithagoalofgettingclose to 2,000 students in the next several years, expanded academic opportunities as well as expanded athletic facilities and finally, a higher profile for Schreiner and Kerrvilleasfootballwillbringaninfluxofnewstudentsand notorietytothearea.Allofthisisgreatnewsfortheareaand Schreiner,andIsuspectthatitisonlythebeginning
Schreiner University is bringing football back to Kerrville! With a plan to field a team by 2026, we’re set to boost our student community, enhance athletic facilities, and shine a spotlight on the Hill Country This is more than just a game – it’s a catalyst for growth, unity, and Schreiner pride Join us in this new chapter as we inspire a thriving student experience in the heart of Texas!
Bill Raleigh Athletic Director
Achallengeofbringingbackfootballisthatitcanoverwhelmeverythinginitspath.Schreineris committedtousingfootballasthecatalysttomakeeverystudent’sexperiencesomuchbetter.Thisis notanewconcepttothecampusasithascelebratedthestudent-athletemodelformanyyears. Schreinerhasalwaysbeenabouteducatingstudentsandhasusedathleticsasoneofthetoolsto achievethatgoal.Anotableexampleisthatinthe2023-2024academicyear15ofits17athletic programshadteamGPAsofover3.0.Thestudent-athletesaresprinkledacrossthecurriculumfrom engineeringtonursing.TheyalsoholdavarietyofleadershippositionsoncampuslikeAHOC,Student Government,StudentActivitiesBoardandResidentAssociates ThecommitmenttothestudentathletemodeliswhathasmadeSchreinersuccessfultothispointanditwillpropelittoanewlevel withtheadditionofafootballprogram.
Furthermore, the addition of football will bring twonewathletictrainersforatotalof4forallof athletics, an athletic department strength and conditioning coach, an equipment manager for all of athletics, an athletic department administrative assistant, as well as 4 full-time football coaches including the head coach, as wellaspart-timeassistants.Alltheseplanshave
Oneofthemajoraspectsofthedecisiontostarta football program was to ensure that the whole university benefits There are a lot of ways that building a football program can enhance the university. The most glaring will be the facilities thatwillbebuilttosupportthenewprogramand all athletics. The university is renovating the Edington Sports Complex. A new 5,000 square foot weight room, equipment storage, athletic training facility for all athletics, and renovated lockerroomforfootballisthefirststep.Thereare plans for other renovations and an athletic masterplanforallfacilities.
Asakeycomponent,theyaffectallathleticsandtheuniversity.Anothertangibleimpactoftheaddition of football, the university has signed an agreement with VIP Sports Travel to transport all our athletic programs.Thisisamajorimprovementforourprogramsandwillmakestudent-athletetravelsomuch better.With20athleticprograms(werecentlybroughtbackMWtrackandRifle)andover430studentathletesinabigstatelikeTexas,transportingourathletesisamajorundertaking Thisdecisionisabig win for our athletes and coaches as it will enhance safety and maximize the student-athletes' experience. Over the next couple of years, Schreiner will grow and transform with the addition of football, engineering, aviation, criminal justice, and nursing. These enhancements will change the universityforthebetter.
Thebuildingprocesshasalreadystartedwiththehiringofheadfootballcoach,KennyTreschitta After anexhaustivenationalsearch,CoachTreschittaemergedasthechoicetoleadtheprogram.Thisyear, CoachTreschittawillbeoutvisitinghighschools,watchingpracticesandgamesashewillputtogether ourinauguralfootballclass.In2025,Schreinerwillrunadevelopmentalprogramwherewewillslowly rampupourprogramthroughpracticesanddevelopmentalgamestobereadytolaunchafullvarsity, competitiveprograminfallof2026.
TheseareexcitingtimesforSchreinerUniversity!Weareexcitedaboutthisjourneyandlookforwardto connectingwithouralumniandsupportersatanathleticcontestsoon.
SchreinerFormerStudentsAssociation: BuildingLifelongBonds
Alumni Director
TheSchreinerFormerStudentsAssociation(SFSA)keepsSchreineralumniconnected, providingwaystoengage,giveback,andsupportSchreiner'sfuture.Ourmissionissimple: unitealumni,shareuniversityupdates,andconnectthemwithcurrentstudentsandfaculty, fosteringadynamiccommunitythatstrengthensSchreiner.
StrengtheningConnections
TheSFSAhelpsalumnistayintouchthrougheventslikeRecall,regionalmeet-ups,and networkingopportunities,creatingaspaceforgraduatestoconnectacrossgenerationsand buildlastingrelationshipsthatsupportbothpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.
SupportingSchreiner’sGrowth
AlumnisupportthroughdonationsandvolunteerworkisessentialtoSchreiner’ssuccess. Contributionsfundscholarshipsandcampusimprovements,ensuringfuturestudentscan experiencethesametransformativeeducationwedid.
MentorshipandCareerGuidance
TheSFSAalsoplaysakeyroleinstudentcareerdevelopment,offeringmentorshipand networkingthatbridgethegapfromeducationtocareer.Ouralumnishareinvaluableinsights, helpingstudentsastheyprepareforlifebeyondSchreiner.
CelebratingTradition
Throughevents,awards,andnewinitiatives,SFSAhonorsSchreiner’srichlegacyand strengthensthebondsofouralumnicommunity.Getinvolvedtoday attendanevent,joina committee,orsupportSchreiner’sgrowth.Formoreinformation,contactTammiClanton Binghamatalumni@schreiner.eduor(830)792-7206.
AsanSFSAmember,you’llenjoyavarietyoffantasticbenefitsdesignedtoenhanceyour connectiontoSchreinerUniversityandsupportyourpersonalandprofessionalgrowth:
CareerSearchandLifelongLearningResourcesandOpportunities
FreeAccesstotheMountaineerFitnessCenter(MFC),GroupClasses,andUniversityPool FreeAdmissiontoSchreinerHomeSportingEvents ParticipationinIntramuralLeagues
AccesstoLibraryResources
20%DiscountonFacilityRentalFees
25%DiscountattheUniversityBookstore CommunitySupporters
Tammi Bingham '98 & '18
TourofTexas
We are thrilled to announce Schreiner University’s TourofTexas.TheTourofTexasisaseriesofspecial events across the state, bringing together alumni, donors, prospective students, and friends of the university. This exciting initiative is all about celebrating the impact of our Schreiner community andsharingourvisionforthefuture.
Yoursupporthasalwaysbeenadrivingforcebehind Schreiner’sgrowthandsuccess Whetherthrough scholarships, mentorship, or advocacy, the Schreiner family plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our studentsandthefutureoftheuniversity.Aswecontinueto move forward, your engagement is more important than everbefore.
Danielle Jenschke ‘18 Director of Development
We hope you will join us at one of the upcoming Tour of Texas events. These gatherings are an opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, meet prospective students, and hear firsthand how your involvement is making a difference. Whether you attend, volunteer, or simply help spread the word, every contribution counts as we work together to strengthen our community and supportSchreiner’smission.
We look forward to seeing you on the tour and continuing this exciting journey together! If you haveanyquestionsaboutyourengagementorstopsalongtheway,pleasedon’thesitatetoreach out.
AlumniSpotlight-LindseySalinas‘10
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-salinas-txeducator/
Whatisanachievementormilestoneinyourcareerorpersonallifethatyou’reespeciallyproudof?
Myfamilybringsmeprideonadailybasis Theyserveasmyutmostmotivationtokeepevolvingandlearning,notjustasamother andwife,butalsoasanindividual
Howdidyourinvolvementincampusactivitiesororganizationsinfluenceyourcareerorpersonalgrowth?
IwasnotspecificallyinvolvedinmanyorganizationshoweverIhadtoopportunitytoserveasamentorteacherforSchreiner Educationstudent,KayleeAtchleyduringmytimeatKerrvilleISD.Myexperienceasamentorwasfantasticandshewassuchan inspiringyoungeducator.Iembracedtheopportunitytonotonlysharemyexperiencesbuttolearnandgaininspirationfromheras shedevelopedherownlessonsandtechniquesforteaching
HaveyoustayedconnectedwithotheralumniorprofessorsfromSchreiner?Ifso,howhavetheseconnectionsimpactedyour life?
Dr.PurifoyandDr.Kyleleftalastingimpression.IoftenremindmyselfofDr.Purifoy'sexplanationofqualitativeversusquantitative experiencesaswellascertainaspectofemploymentthatareusuallyconsidered"dissatisfiers"thereforeyoumustfindadeeper meaningorpurposetoyourwork Dr Kylespecificallytookthetimetoinvitemetovisitanelementaryschoolthatshehadledasthe firstadministratortoobserveintheirspecialeducationunit WhileIdidnotstayinlongtermcontact,Iappreciatedtheopportunity tolearnfromthemboth
Whatisyourcurrentpositionorrole?
IamcurrentlyworkingasaHabilitationCoordinatorforHillCountryMHDDCenters.
Howdoyoustayinvolvedinyourcommunityorindustry,andwhyisitimportanttoyou?
Mycurrentpositionhasallowedmetocontinuetoserveindividualsinourcommunityandsurroundingarea Ifinditveryrewarding tobeabletoconnectpeoplewithresourcesthatwillallowthemtoachievetheirgoals
Pleasekeepusinformed!Reportandaddress,emailorcareerchange informationeasilyonlineatschreineredu/alumni
ClassNotes
Don Milligan ‘62 Well, I am fully retired for many years now. Still in Lakeland, Florida, and still riding my Harley. The positive part is that I took the learning from Schreiner HS, and college, put it with my Army years, and have had a successful life that is still funding my lifestyle Am still going strong at 81, and enjoying the Florida sun, along with the life of the area I go to Key West for Fantasy Fest (photos to the left) Sneaking out on weekends and heading for Bandera for the honkey tonks was one of my "events" that kept the demons at bay in my day. Beer was our preference, and the other stuff was not for us. Well, a little Jack Daniels every once in awhile, but that was for special occasions.
Now, it is time to go do my job of mowing the grass before I put a steak on to ease the aches of pushing the mower Remember, "work when it's time to work, and play when it's time to play, and never confuse the two!"
Dr. Kara Hensley ‘19 I married Robert Hensley who graduated from schreiner with his BSN in 2020. We’ve been married 3 years now.
I graduated from medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2023. I am doing my residency in Family Medicine at Texas A&M University I will be doing full spectrum family medicine with obstetrics and endoscopy and hopefully returning somewhere in the hill country to practice once I graduate residency
GwendolynEJohnsonReece’81-83IamnowaretiredCorrectionalOfficer5.Iworkedfor30yearsatthe HuntsvilleUnit,whereIwasanOfficerfor24yearsandanEducationOfficerfor6.Iretiredduetobilateral kneereplacements.IamnowmarriedwithasonwholivesinCanadaandagranddaughterwholivesin Houston IamcurrentlyanAffiliateMarketerabouttoreopenmyonlinebusinesssoIcanstaybusydoing something.IhavealsocompletedanonlinecertificationtostartabusinessasafemaleWeightliftingand Bodybuildingcoach.
Ashly&RogerChavez‘12Weweremarriedon10/18/2014andhave twochildren,ababygirlborn3/7/2018andababyboyborn 12/28/2020.IamanaccountingmanagerforRBFCUinSanAntonio.
ClassNotes
KristiClickBlankman’09andWesBlankman’07 KristiandWeswelcomed theirthirdchild,LukeRyder,onMay13,2024.BigsiblingsAva(6)andReed(3.5) arethrilled!Lukeweighed7lbs.15oz.andmeasured20.25inches.
SavannahHarris‘23 IgraduatedwithaBAinPsychologyfrom SchreinerinMayof2023 Lifehasbeenbusysincegraduation I celebrated3yearsmarriedtomyhusband,andwewelcomed oursecondbabyintothefamily.I’mworkingasapharmacy technicianintown,andSchreinerwasahugepartofthe foundation!
Trevor(Cody)Sanders‘23Iwasamemberofthegraduating classof2023.IhavebeenworkingatPittsburgStateUniversityin theHousing&ResidenceLifeoffice.IamanAreaCoordinator andIoversee3buildingsservingover500students.Attachedisa photoofmystaffofamazingResidentAssistants.
CicelyJones,‘20IjustgotmarriedthispastsummerinJuly!Iamthe OutreachandRecruitmentCoordinatorfortheCollegeLiberalArtsat theUniversityofTexasatAustin
ClassNotes
LarryPack’67,StilllivinginHawkinsTexasI’veretiredthreetimesandstillworkingfull-timeat76years oldingoodhealth.Godhasbeengoodtome.
RayBrach,Classof‘75,wasawardedTheWrightBrothersMasterPilotAwardbytheFAA.Itisgivenfor50 yearsdedicatedtosaveflyingandpromotingsafetyinAviation.
BillRivers,Schreiner‘96andKatyFosterRivers’98arehappytosharethatColeRivershasjoined SchreinerasofFall2024 HeplanstopursueadegreeinAviation
AmandaHamillPullin‘01,juststartedher24thyearofteachingatHarper ElementarySchoolwheresheteachesfourthgradeEnglish/LanguageArts She couldn’tbehappiertoannouncethatherdaughter,Bailey,isinhersecondyearat SchreinerandstudyingtogetherBachelorofArtsinNursing SheisaSchreiner Legacyasbothofherparents,twoaunts,andoneunclehaveallgraduatedfrom Schreiner.Hopefullysomecousinswillbejoininghersoon,too!
PicincludesfromLtoR:
BaileyPullin(classof2027)
AmandaPullin(classof2001)
AmyCarrollRead(classof2003)
PhillipRead(classof2000)
JenniferKempfCarroll(classof2004)
EmilyMarieWilliams‘18
InJune,IstartedajobwiththeMSSociety!Iamavolunteerengagementspecialist,which meansIrecruit,train,andcoordinatevolunteersinColorado,Wyoming,Utah,Nevada,and Idahotoworkfundraising
MeredithButschek‘10
IhavebeenworkingwithUTMBforalittleoverayearnow.Iwas promotedtothepositionofSelf-HarmMentalHealthClinician.Istarted thepositiononSeptember3rd.IamcurrentlyattheConnallyUnitin Kenedy.
ClassNotes
BlairVillarreal‘23Iamcurrentlyinmysecondyearinmymastersprogramat UIWstudyingCommunicationArts,andIrecentlystartedasaBroadcastingGA withUIWAthleticswhereIgettodoalltheESPN+broadcastsforallUIWhome eventssuchassoccer,volleyball,football,basketball,baseball,andsoftball.I've gottentodoplaybyplaycommentatingforsoccerandmostrecentlyIamdoing sidelinereportingforallofthefootballgames(attachedisaphotofrommyfirst footballgameasasidelinereporter)andithasbeenafunridesofar!
Dr.CarlosCampos'75-AfterSchreiner,heattendedBaylorMedicalSchool, finishedhisresidencyatBexarCountyHospitalandsettledinNewBraunfelswith hiswife,Isabel.Dr.Camposopenedhisfamilymedicalpracticewherehehas practicedfor40years Hecreatedanon-profitorganizationfordiabetes education,TheInstititeforPublicHealthandEducation,whichledtothebirthof theWestsideCommunityCenter Hemanagedthecenteruntilitwasacquiredby thecityofNewBraunfelsin2011 UnderCarlos’sleadership,someofthe programsthatwereavailabletoallthecitizensofNewBraunfelswereGED classes,DiabetesEducationclasses,asoupkitchennamedtheWestside NutritionalCenter,theBlastProgramforafter-schooltutoringandcounselingfor high-riskstudents,andtheannualThanksgivingFeasttonameafew.The governorappointedCarlostoserveontheTexasBoardofMedicalExaminers from1993-1999,wasChiefofStaffatMcKennaMemorialHospitalin1993, presidentoftheAmericanDiabetesAssociation,andcurrentlyservesasClinical AssociateProfessorfortheDepartmentofFamilyMedicineattheUniversityof TexasHealthScienceCenteratSanAntonio.Dr.Camposhasalsoservedonthe SchreinerUniversityBoardofTrusteesandiscurrentlyactiveasanadvisory membertotheboard.
VictoriaGotwald'15-startedanewpositionastheAssistantDirectorof Fraternity,Sorority,andCooperativeLifeatPurdueUniversity.BoilerUp!
January2024-October2024
1940s
James"Jim"McHargue’42–February13,2024
WE "Tom"RileyJr ’48–January25,2024
1950s
SidneySkinner’50–May7,2024
Jerry"Gene"Marshall’52–March17,2024
HarrySeidensticker’54–April1,2024
Werdna"Pinky"Brown’55–April10,2024
LoisSchlieter’55–April5,2024
PhilStapp’55–May31,2024
Allen"Jerry"Tobin’58–August19,2024
Charles"Charley"Johnson’58–September3,2024
William"Bill"Campion’59–September6,2024(Faculty-Former)
1960s
Frank"Ferrell"Davis’60–May24,2024
Robert"Tommy"Mansker’61–May7,2024
Alex"Courtney"McCord’61–June27,2024
AllanRichardson’61–July4,2024
TerryDalehite’62–August18,2024
PatrickRose’63–September27,2024
Douglas"Doug"Kenny’64–January14,2024
DavidBarker’64–June2,2024(Trustee-Former,FacultyFormer)
1970s
JohnPickering’70–January17,2024
Michael"Mike"Moore’70–October2,2024
TommyCouch’71–May20,2024
EduardoGarcia’72–May26,2024
AdeleJunkin’74–October3,2024(Faculty-Former)
1980s-2000s
MarianneWofford’90–January20,2024(Staff-Former)
Matthew"Matt"Akkola’99–September17,2024
SuzieLewis’06–October16,2024
Travis"TJ"Condon’06–September4,2024
2010s
Alexander"Alex"Brummel’10–September17,2024
NealBundrant’17–September13,2024(Staff-Former)
Faculty,Trustees,andStaff
JavierRangel–January22,2024(Staff-Former)
William"Bill"Harrison–January7,2024(Trustee-Former)
DaleneReagan–October19,2024(Trustee-Former)
FrancesHatch–March2024(Staff-Former)
Gracien"Chan"Ramos–May31,2024(Staff-Former)
FrankBoynton–June13,2024(Staff-Former)
