CLASS NOTES 1950s
Billy Guinn ’52 & ’58 of Jacksonville was honored at the Jacksonville Education Foundation’s “Evening with Our Stars” for his contribution to education. Carson Joines ’52 of Carthage retired from a 40-year career as mayor. Joyce Adams Wilson ’59 of Kountze was inducted into the Southeast Texas Coaches Association Hall of Honor 2014.
Dr. Bonita Jacobs ’71 & ’73 of Dahlonega, Ga., president of the University of North Georgia, was named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians. Dr. Chester Juroska ’71 & ’80 of Alvarado is superintendent of Alvarado ISD. Dianne Baker ’74 of Nacogdoches is an advisory director on the Commercial Bank of Texas Board of Directors. Jim Phaup ’75 of Sunnyvale is president and chief operating officer of Sanden International USA.
1960s
Kenton Harvey ’60 of Aledo received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Weatherford College. Jerrie Davis ’63 of Carthage and her husband, Larry, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Charles Christopher ’64 & ’66 of Austin is President/CEO of Ultimate EOR Services.
Robert Loper ’66 & ’76 of Jacksonville is the Daily Progress’ Sportsman of the Year following his 800th career win as the head men’s basketball coach at Frankston High School.
1970s
Glynn Hair ’70 of Greenville, Miss., is president of Marine Chemists of Greenville. Certified Marine Chemists test air samples in confined spaces for safe entry and welding. The company completed 20 years of service to the marine transportation industry in May. Bill Priefert ’70 of Mount Pleasant, owner and CEO of Priefert Ranch Equipment, was awarded the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Cliff Todd ’75 of Carthage is board president for the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Gary ’77 & ’01 and Faith ’77 & ’99 Fort of Longview received the 2014 Ruby Award from The Crisman School in Longview. Lynette Calfee ’79 of Humble is the 2013 Haden McKay Citizen of the Year. Margie Centers ’79 of Tatum received the Educator of the Year award at the fifth annual Rusk County Black History Gala.
1980s
Donny G. Johnson DR. WILLIE F. TROTTY ’70 & ’72 is former vice president for research at Prairie View A&M University and is currently the special assistant to the president for research initiatives at the institution. Trotty was recently honored by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Black Heritage Committee for his contributions to education. Donny G. Johnson ’84 of San Augustine received the 2014 Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Excellence in Education Award. Madolyn Clark Scott ’85 of Longview received the Cornerstone Award at the Longview ISD Foundation’s Lamplighter Awards Banquet. David Craft ’86 of Addison received RE/ MAX DFW Associates Rookie of the Year Award. Melissa Laurent ’87 of Winnsboro is the veteran service officer for Wood County. Scott Marcotte ’87 of Lufkin retired after more than 25 years as the city’s police chief. Nathan Reese ’89 of Katy is an account executive with Gartner Inc.
Jed Day ’81 of Houston is vice president and general manager in the residential and commercial service line, western operations for Davey Tree Expert Company. Winston P. Sauls ’81 of Borger has been appointed to the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors in Amarillo.
Elizabeth “Libby” Wallace ’89 & ’96 of Stephenville celebrated the graduation of her daughter, Joshlyn Shavaughn, from SFA on May 11.
1990s
Dr. James Garrett ’90 of San Diego, Calif., is principle engineer in bioprocess development for British Petroleum.