s s a l C tes N� On May 26, 1968, Tarleton commissioned these 10 young men as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. On Aug. 29, the men held a reunion at David and Rose Ann Kincannon’s home in Morgan Mill. A feeling of anticipation preceded the reunion, but friendships were quickly renewed once the men came together. The men hope to make it an annual or bi-annual event. The only missing member of the group was Bill McLennan, who died in combat during the Vietnam War. The men are standing in the same position in both photos, which is as follows:
’71 James Whitehead, B.S. in mathematics and ’75 M.Ed. in educational administration; ’68 Alan Waters, B.S. in general business; ’68 Jim Robinson, B.A. in English; ’68 John Norman, B.S. in history; ’68 David Kincannon, B.A. in government; ’68 Mike Hennech, B.A. in history and ’75 M.Ed. in educational administration; ’68 Don Grissom, B.A. in English and ’75 M.Ed. in educational administration; ’68 Jerry Golden, B.A. in government; ’67 Kent Donaldson, B.S. in biology; and Bill McLennan (deceased)
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’69 Terry Leflar, B.S.
in industrial technology, is the owner of Leflar Insurance Agency and has more than 30 years of insurance experience. Leflar and his team recently launched a charity drive in support of a young wife and mother who was diagnosed with cancer. Leflar’s agency is also launching social media presence to garner more support. Their efforts have grown into a campaign called “Agents of Change.”
’87 Gary Gerber, B.M
in music, was named dean of the School of Fine Arts at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. Also, Gerber is the Chair of the Division of Music, Director of Choral Activities and professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University. In addition to his degree from Tarleton, Gerber received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in choral conducting.
Lew Hunnicutt, M.S. in teaching agriculture, was named as the assistant provost and campus director at the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus. Prior to this, Hunnicutt was the vice president of extended services at Frank Phillips College, where he was responsible for the operation of branch campuses in Perryton and Dalhart and where he oversaw extended education programs such as continuing education and corporate development. In addition, Hunnicutt received his bachelor’s degree from Tarleton in agriculture, his master’s from New Mexico State University and his doctorate from the University of Wyoming.
’89 Billy Kniffen, M.S.
in teaching agriculture, is a water resource specialist and recognized expert on rainwater harvesting. Kniffen spoke about “Roof Reliant Landscaping” at the Riverside Nature Center in Kerrville as part of the center’s series “Conversations with Conservationists.” Kniffen has more than 30 years of experience as a water resource associate in the biological and agricultural engineering department with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service. In addition to his degree from Tarleton, Kniffen received his bachelor’s from Abilene Christian University.
Kristi (Throne) Strickland, M.A. in history, was named Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region 11 Outstanding High School Principal of the Year. Strickland has guided the leadership team at Lake Dallas High School since 2010. Under her leadership, Lake Dallas High School was recognized in 2013 and 2014 by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s Best High Schools, established four new Career Tech Academies, and established a Collegiate Academy with North Central Texas College that enhanced dual credit offerings. Strickland also earned her bachelor’s in business administration from Tarleton and her doctorate in American history from the University of North Texas in 2000.