Texas Techsan - Summer 2023

TEXAS TECHSAN

THE MAGAZINE FOR TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

THE SOUTH PLAINS SWEETHEARTS RAISE A GLASS MUCH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE BORN TO SING PERFECTION ON A PLATE EL REY DE LA FIESTA

VOLUME 76, NUMBER 03

photo on these two pages by Wyman Meinzer | WATERFALL IN THE CHINATI MOUNTAINS.

TWO ARCHITECTURAL ICONS ON THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS — THE BELL TOWER FRAMED BY A GRACEFUL ARCHWAY.

photo on the cover provided by: Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library

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THE SOUTH PLAINS SWEETHEARTS

Alumna Taddy Zealberg Bueke established a buyers’ group to fortify auction amounts for South Plains Exhibitors at the San Antonio Stock Show.

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RAISE A GLASS

Alyson and Colton Haas developed an ingenious line of wine glasses and wine servers.

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MUCH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Diana Kersey’s artistic talent is a gift to all who see it.

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BORN TO SING

Professional tenor Jonathan Frugé entertains and amazes with his versatility.

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PALMER’S – PERFECTION ON A PLATE

The iconic Palmer’s Restaurant in San Marcos is owned by Kristin and Monte Sheffield.

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EL REY DE LA FIESTA

The 2023 Fiesta San Antonio King is Clyde Johnson, IV.

DEPARTMENTS

THINKING BIG AND BOLD 6

THROUGH THE ARCHES 8

GOWN + TOWN 38

RETROSPECT 42

ASSOCIATION NEWS 46

ALUMNI NEWS 48

PARTING SHOT 68

BEHIND THE COVER

Greetings from a displaced alumna who reads our magazine from cover to cover! The cover on the latest magazine might need some explanation unless you participated in class registration in the Administration Building. One would join a line that often snaked from outside the Administration front door, up I think three flights of stairs to sign up for a class that might or might not be full/closed. If the class was full you might go to the first floor and start all over. Look closely and you will see students sporting Beanies. Beanies were only worn in the fall. Another item to note is that all the women have on dresses or skirts. Women were allowed to wear pants on Saturdays when the scheduled athletic event was out of town.

Thanks for keeping us all in touch!

Judy Payne Banister ’65

PRAISE FOR ARTICLE ABOUT THE TEXAS TECH MILITARY & VETERANS

Tribute Walk & Wall of Honor

Thank you so much for sending me a copy of the Spring 2023 Texas Techsan and your kind note! That was very thoughtful of you. I was thrilled to see the finished article!

Lindsay (Dube) did a wonderful job putting all the key elements together and it turned out great. We are grateful for the time she spent interviewing, writing, and editing this piece, and to you and your staff for including our project in the Techsan. The pictures along with the message were perfect! We appreciate all you do to support and honor the legacy of our Red Raider service men and women and veterans!

Best Regards,

Lou Ortiz ’99 (Colonel, USAF, Retired)

Former Director, Texas Tech Military & Veterans Programs Board Member, Texas Tech Military & Veterans Alumni Network

MAGAZINE STAFF

Publisher, Curt Langford ’90,’97

Editor, Jean Ann Bowman Cantore ’84,’87

Associate Editor, Jennifer Bell Ritz ’94,’95

Intern, Lindsay Dube ’23

DESIGN

Amanda Sneed ’07

Hartsfield Design, Lubbock, Texas

ADVERTISING

Kristina W. Butler ’04,’18, Vice President for Marketing

Texas Tech Alumni Association

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Lubbock, Texas 79409

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PRINTER

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD

Nathan P. Nash ’05, Dallas (Chair)

Heath Cheek ’03, Dallas (TTAA Centennial Committee Chair)

Staci Hix-Hernandez, M.D. ’99, ’03, Georgetown, Dallas (Past Chair)

Morris E. Wilkes ’75, Lubbock (Chair Elect)

Kevin Nelson ’92, ’96, Amarillo

(Endowment Trust Board & Alumni Finance Chair)

David Y. Low ’87, ’03, Lubbock (CFO)

Curt Langford ’90, ’97, Lubbock (President & CEO)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Isaac Albarado ’04, ’11, Austin

Liz Bates ’90, San Angelo

Jon Mark Bernal ’99, ’03, Lubbock

Abies Carlo ’09, ’17, Sunland Park, New Mexico

Adam Cathey ’05, Southlake

Chris Chapman ’94, Irving

Missi Currier, Ph.D. ’08, ’09, ’16, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Gary Dixon ’72, Centennial Park, Colorado

Scott Dueser ’75, Abilene

Case Fell ’07, Austin

Mark Fewin ’82, Dallas

Ryan Henry ’94, Lubbock

Travis Isom ’10, ’13, Lubbock

Chris Jones ’68, ’74, Lubbock

Robbye Kirkpatrick ’98, Lakeway

David Ladewig ’10, Houston

Linda McMahan ’66, Lubbock

Katie Marshall ’96, ’98, Austin

Julie Meyer ’83, Granbury

Amanda O’Connor ’03, Abilene

Jennifer Perez-Stewart ’12, San Antonio

Janie Landin Ramirez ’72, Ransom Canyon

Rhonda L. Rhodes ’88, Englewood, Colorado

Chris Richards ’02, Lubbock

Paul Tarwater ’87, Houston

Shawna Tankersley ’87, Tyler

Russell Thomasson ’98, Lubbock

Chance Turner ’08, Dallas

Russell Webb ’91, Flower Mound

Tyler Young ’06, ’11, Lubbock

Kate Zaykowski ’09, Austin

EX-OFFICIO & SPECIAL POSITIONS

Kristina Butts ’01, ’04, Vice Chancellor, Legislative Affairs, Ex-Officio

Jaret Greaser ’99, Lubbock Secretary & Legal Counsel

Carey Hobbs ’58, Waco, Athletic Council Representative

Byron Kennedy ’04, ’07, ’07, TTU Institutional Advancement Representative, Ex-Officio

Patrick Kramer, Lubbock, TTUS Institutional Advancement Representative, Ex-Officio

Emma Reeves ’25, Student Alumni Board President, Clear Lake

Bobby Waddle ’55, MVP Representative, Ex-Officio

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BIG AND BOLD IN BIG D

WE’RE HALFWAY THROUGH our centennial and what an eventful year it’s been. On the heels of memorable celebrations during Tech Day in Austin, Tech Day at the Houston Rodeo and the official centennial gala in Lubbock, we celebrated big and bold in Big D. Thousands of Red Raiders flooded the AT&T Discovery District in Dallas with Pat Green ’97 and Josh Abbott ’05,’12, performing live, reminiscing about their time at Tech. It was the largest gathering of Red Raiders at a non-sporting event, with the entire Dallas skyline lit up scarlet in honor of Texas Tech.

The centennial committee represents many different departments on campus and has invested tirelessly in this celebration of a century. It’s been an honor to serve with these committee members since our work began two years ago.

Thanks also to the sponsors who have made all this possible. Southwest Airlines, Coca Cola, AT&T and JBBAT have all supported the centennial celebration. Most recently, longtime TTAA members John and Diane Scovell stepped up to sponsor the next big centennial event, as Texas Tech University will be the featured exhibit at the Texas State Fair, with more than two million visitors learning about our university’s first 100 years. Thanks to TTAA Centennial Board Chair Heath Cheek for his work securing this opportunity, along with Big Tex’s acknowledgment of Texas Tech’s 100th birthday.

The million hours volunteer campaign continues with almost 450,000 hours logged, so keep adding your community service hours at https://100.ttu.edu/volunteer.

Don’t forget, the centennial exhibit continues at the Texas Tech Museum, a wonderful tribute to our history, traditions and many of the people who helped define the university that exists today.

TEXAS TECH ALUMNI REPORTER

I’m occasionally asked if I’m ever in the office. The answer is “yes,” but I respond with the question, “Where exactly is the office these days?” I’ve been in this role long enough to know that while there are alumni who visit the alumni center, I’ve met and engaged with many more of our grads where they reside. I wrote earlier about the centennial tour throughout the state in March. More recently, I completed a road swing attending alumni chapter events in Tyler, Frisco, Abilene, Odessa, Midland, San Angelo and Fort Worth.

As I write, I’m in Horsehoe Bay, delivering a stunning Masked Rider sculpture to Billie Black, the widow of former TTU Regent Bob Black ’58. This limited-edition statue is #58/100, in honor of Bob’s class year. Together, they have invested in student scholarships generously through the years.

From here, it’s on to the Victoria Alumni Chapter’s Haley Singer Memorial, an annual scholarship fundraiser in honor of Haley, who perished in a tragic incident shortly after graduating from Tech. In addition to an entertaining golf outing and dinner, it’s a powerful tribute to one of our own. It’s an inspiration that Haley’s parents,

Mary Helen and Brett Barrick, continue to invest themselves in this event with so much support from other alumni and friends.

Next up is the West Houston Chapter’s golf tourney and lunch, before returning to our 1923 Society reception in the Concho Valley. Whether it’s a scholarship dinner, reception, skeet shoot, golf outing, etc., it’s always a joy to travel to the tribe in the big cities and smaller towns alike.

I was especially pleased that the Permian Basin Chapter hosted a mini-Raider Roadshow to help recruit Red Raiders. Former TTAA National Board member (and Student Alumni Board member) Becca Heidelberg had the vision to host the event. While the bigger Raider Roadshow visits all of the major population centers in Texas, smaller cities such as Midland/Odessa, Abilene and Amarillo don’t benefit from TTU’s remote recruiting farther away from Lubbock.

However, in May, the mini -Raider Roadshow at the Bush Convention Center in Midland was a hit, with local high schoolers hearing the compelling Texas Tech story not only from the Admissions Office, but also from alumni chapter parents who were present to share about their time at Tech. It was an authentic time together, and it was fun to have Coach Joey McGuire pop in from his Wreck ’em Tour to tell the students he expected to see them all enrolled at Tech, or else.

I’m also looking forward to the Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade and TTAA scholarship presentation in Stamford, Texas, later this month.

I’ve always traveled for work but have never driven the state as much as I have these past few years, connecting with our people in the flyover towns of Texas. A board member recently bought me the autobiography of Bob Phillips, calling me the “Texas Tech Alumni Reporter.” I appreciated that, as I do the support from TTU Regent Chair Mark Griffin, who keeps my tank full of fuel with a Valero fleet card. Thank you, Mark.

Our alumni chapters are engaging, doing good things and contributing to the centennial volunteer campaign. I have challenged Renee Davis, our director of chapters, to have no fewer than 100 total chapters identified by the end of our 100th year.

With our South Texas chapter representative Jill Smith in Houston and a soon-to-be-named counterpart in the Metroplex, we anticipate continued growth in the field. If you’re not already plugged in with a local chapter or want to establish one where there’s not, contact Renee at Renee.G.Davis@ttu.edu to start the conversation.

JACOB LUJAN/TOREADOR MEDIA

RED RAIDERS AT THE RACES

As I write this column, TTAA is preparing for its fifth annual Red Raiders in Ruidoso event, June 23-24 that has become increasingly popular each year.

Hundreds of Red Raiders have been gathering on the mountain in conjunction with Texas Tech Day at Ruidoso Downs. Many alumni have second homes in Lincoln County and combined with those making the trip to the mountains, this population has helped us establish the Ruidoso Alumni Chapter for local scholarships.

A golf tournament at Rainmakers and alumni reception at Enchanted Vines Winery will take place this year in addition to the races. Thanks to everyone who has participated in this growing event that continues to attract alumni from all over.

A GROWING PARTNERSHIP

If you’re reading this column, you’re a member of the TTAA, helping us support the academic mission of Texas Tech. Many of you are also members of the Red Raider Club, supporting athletic scholarships. With the emergence of The Matador Club, there’s another avenue to help our Red Raiders be more competitive in athletics.

Many of you also support your colleges directly, and we’re excited about our Alumni Networks, which conveniently direct contributions to additional areas of specific interest.

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME

While I always enjoy meeting with alumni out and about, we appreciate it when alumni stop by the alumni center simply to say hello. You are always welcome at your home away from home. My team and I look forward to greeting you.

Red Raiders are everywhere but are most robust when around other Red Raiders, and that’s what the TTAA is all about. As always, we appreciate our loyal members as we bring in new ones every day.

Striving for Honor, Curt Langford ’90,’97 President & CEO Texas Tech Alumni Association

PEOPLE

THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES HAS ANNOUNCED ITS 2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND RISING INNOVATOR HONOREES. BRIG. GEN. CLINTON K. MURRAY, M.D., and MARK W. SCIOLI, M.D., have both been selected to receive the alumni award. SABA NAFEES, PH.D., has been named a Rising Innovator.

Murray earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Texas Tech University in 1991. He is the director of Defense Health Region Agency in Europe. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 1996 and Master of Strategic Studies degree from the Army War College in 2015. Positions Murray held prior to his current one include professor of medicine at USUHS and the commander of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Scioli graduated from Texas Tech University in 1978 with a degree in zoology and with his M.D. degree from the Texas Tech School of Medicine in 1982. He owns and is a physician at The Center for Orthopedic Surgery in Lubbock.

Nafees is the first recipient of the Rising Innovator award. She is a 2014 mathematics major who secured both her master’s and doctorate in biology at Texas Tech University in 2020. She is also a two-time Grammy winner for her documentary “Dream with Me.” Nafees currently works as a data scientist specializing in bioinformatics.

TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT HAS APPOINTED THREE NEW MEMBERS TO THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS. The new appointees are CLAY C. CASH (Lubbock), president of Cash Family investments; TIM G. CULP (Midland), president of Southwest Royalties, Inc., and Desert Production, Inc.; and SHELLEY SWEATT, ED.D. (Wichita Falls), president and CEO of The Priddy Foundation and president of The Priddy Foundation Board of Trustees.

All three appointees are subject to confirmation by the Texas Senate before officially taking the oath of office and starting their tenure on the board. Regents are appointed to six-year terms by the governor. The new appointees’ term will expire in January 2029. Their first board meeting in May, after senate confirmation.

The three appointed regents replace Lewis (Dallas), Steinmetz (Dallas) and Walker (Houston) on the TTU System Board, all of whom had appointments that expired in January of this year.

THE TRANSFER OF REINS CEREMONY WAS HELD APRIL 21, USHERING IN A NEW MASKED RIDER. Lauren Bloss, an animal science major from El Paso, Texas, will serve as the 63rd Masked Rider during 2023-2024. The outgoing Masked Rider is Caroline Hobbs, also an animal science major from Dallas, who was the last to ride Fearless Champion and the first to ride Centennial Champion. Hobbs made 303 appearances during her tenure.

The Passing of the Guns ceremony was also held April 21. Two outgoing Raider Reds were recognized for their year of service and for appearing at more than 450 events total between the pair. The incoming Raider Reds will remain “masked” until their year of service ends. Seniors Nathan Dudley, a kinesiology and sports management major from Lubbock, and Sydney Aalbers, a graduate student in agricultural communications, handed off their guns to two new students who will spend the next year representing Texas Tech far and wide.

Cash, Sweatt and Culp

Murray

Scioli

Nafees

Hobbs and Bloss

FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF PART 2 OF A TWO-PHASE RENOVATION, THE MAEDGEN THEATRE AT 2812 18TH ST., REOPENED APRIL

28. The improvements were made thanks to donations from the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Foundation, the Helen Jones Foundation, the CH Foundation and many others.

In the second phase, the Maedgen was given a complete redesign for both aesthetics and acoustics. This includes a full LED lighting system with the latest controls, a new sound system (the Galileo Galaxy by Meyer Sound) for the latest in digital surround and immersive technologies and infrastructure for future advancements in projections — giving students a wider variety of performances they can present. The audience also will have a new experience as seating and aisles were added to create a more accessible experience. Phase 1 focused on providing new classrooms, faculty and staff offices and a state-of-the-art black box theater. Students have performed in the black box for the past two years while renovations shifted to the Maedgen.

THE NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER IS HOSTING AN EXHIBIT FROM TAYLOR SHERIDAN’S HIT YELLOWSTONE PREQUEL “1883.” The “1883”: A Ranching Origin Story exhibit is located in the Don and Kay Cash Gallery and features props, scripts and other items used in the production of the hit series. Visitors can see costumes and props used by actors and actresses in the series including Tim McGraw (James Dutton), Faith Hill (Margaret Dutton), Sam Elliott (Shea Brennan), LaMonica Garrett (Thomas), Isabel May (Elsa Dutton) and Audie Rick (John Dutton, Jr.). The exhibit includes a buckboard, campsite equipment, a saddle and many other items that are displayed in a camping vignette that is populated with mannequins attired in costumes from the show.

In addition to the exhibition, visitors can gain a better understanding of how real people lived across the Great Plains during the era depicted in 1883 through eight different structures dated 1870 to 1888 in the outdoor historic park.

The NRHC is a 27-acre museum and historical park that offers educational programs and exhibits about ranching history and contemporary ranching issues. The center is located at 3121 Fourth Street in Lubbock and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit the NRHC: ranchingheritage.org

ON WEDNESDAYS DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER, THE RED RAIDER CAMP FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT MEMORIAL CIRCLE. A percentage of proceeds was donated by the vendors to send new students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend to Red Raider Camp. The camp is a threeday, two-night history and traditions camp held in Brownwood, Texas, where new students meet friends, have fun and learn more about their new home at Texas Tech University.

MASTERWORKS SERIES at THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL

RHAPSODIES

Peter Boyer-Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue

Gershwin-Rhapsody in Blue

Beethoven-Symphony No. 5

Jeffrey Biegel, piano

BRAHMS

Brahms-Piano Concerto No. 1

Tchaikovsky-Symphony No. 3

Adam Golka, piano

ORATORIO

FRI. OCT. 27, 2023

Haydn-The Creation Michael Palmer, guest conductor

VERDI

SAT. MAR. 23, 2024

Selection of Verdi and Puccini Arias Limmie Pulliam, tenor

REALMS

SAT. NOV. 04, 2023

Tchaikovsky-Francesca da Rimini

Mozart-Violin Concerto No. 5

Stravinsky-Firebird Suite

Chee-Yun, violin

ZACH THOMAS, A FORMER RED RAIDER FOOTBALL PLAYER, HAS BEEN NAMED A MEMBER OF THE 2023 CLASS PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. A NATIVE OF PAMPA, TEXAS, THOMAS WAS AN ALL-AMERICAN LINEBACKER FOR THE RED RAIDERS IN 1994 AND 1995.

Over his 13 NFL seasons, including 12 in Miami with the Dolphins, Thomas quickly established himself as one of the league’s most-consistent players not long after being selected in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. There were 153 players picked in that draft class prior to Thomas, but few, if any, possessed the same drive that defined his career.

Thomas dominated as a linebacker with 10 seasons of at least 100 tackles, eventually finishing his career with 1,734 stops, the fifth-highest total in league history (since records began in 1987). He was a seven-time selection to the Pro Bowl, the most all-time for a Dolphins defender, and a two-time NFL Linebacker of the Year honoree.

Thomas becomes the first Red Raider in program history to be named an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas is already a member of the College Football Hall of Fame as a 2015 inductee as well as the Texas Tech Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame.

The 2023 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be formally inducted Aug. 5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

TEXAS TECH ATHLETICS HAS ANNOUNCED ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR FEARLESS CHAMPIONS FROM TRAVIS AND LEXI THOMPSON.

Texas Tech will utilize the majority of the Thompsons’ gift for the ongoing south end zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project, which represents the athletics department’s largest facility investment in history. Texas Tech announced recently it currently has $87 million committed to the more than $200 million project, which includes Thompson’s recent gift.

The remaining funds will be directed to funding new office space for the Texas Tech track and field staff, which is currently in the early stages of construction on the southwest corner of the Sports Performance Center Lexi Thompson, formerly O’Neal, is a Texas Tech School of Nursing graduate and was a track and field student athlete, competing in the 400-meter hurdles, the 800 meters and the distance medley relay during her time as part of Wes Kittley’s program. Travis a graduate of Texas Tech’s petroleum land management program and an avid supporter of Red Raider Athletics. He currently serves as a board member of the Rawls College of Business advisory council.

TEXAS TECH’S FRESHMAN STANDOUT KAILEY WYCKOFF WAS NAMED 2023 BIG 12 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR AND WAS TUCCI/NFCA DIVISION I NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR TOP 25. Wyckoff became the first Red Raider ever to be selected to the National Freshman of the Year Top 25. She led a veteran Red Raider squad in batting average (.411), doubles (15), triples (5), total bases (110), slugging percentage (.780), on-base percentage (.471) and OPS (1.251). The Katy, Texas, native ranked eighth nationally in doubles, 16th in total bases and 18th in triples. The utility has made a big impact throughout her freshman campaign. She smashed a walk-off triple to power Texas Tech past Rutgers and cap off a six-run comeback win. Wyckoff also played a major role in Tech’s sweep of the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament, where she blasted four home runs. Of the four home runs, two of them were game-tying blasts and two of them were go-ahead knocks.

LUDVIG ABERG MADE HISTORY WITH BACK-TO-BACK WINS AT THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS AT PRAIRIE DUNES IN HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, IN APRIL. The senior used a final round 69 to record the lowest score in the history of the Big 12 Championships. Recording the most dominant performance in the history of the Big 12 Championships, Aberg defeated Jonas Baumgartner of Oklahoma State to earn individual medalist honors for the second straight season.

He has been named the 2022-23 Big 12 Men’s Golf Player of the Year.

Aberg has swept all three National Player of the Year awards in college golf, the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus Awards. He is the first player to go directly from college to a full PGA TOUR Card. By sweeping these three honors, Aberg becomes just the seventh player in the history of college golf to win all three.

Aberg won four times in 2022-23, with back-to-back victories at the Big 12 Championships and the Norman Regional. He became the first player in the history of the Big 12 Conference to win back-to-back individual medalist honors and was the only male D-I player in the country to win his conference tournament and regional. The native of Eslov, Sweden, became just the second player in the Hogan’s nearly 35-year history (Jon Rahm, 2015, 16) to repeat, and is the only player in Texas Tech history to win any of the three National Player of the Year awards he has won this season. Aberg made his PGA TOUR debut at the RBC Canadian Open hosted by St. George’s Golf and Country Club.

MAC MCCLUNG WON THE 2023 NBA AT&T SLAM DUNK CONTEST WITH A NEAR PERFECT SCORE.

The former Red Raider basketball player earned straight 50s on three out of four dunks by the panel of judges, and he completed all of them on his first attempt leaving him with 999 points out of a possible 1,000.

With only two games of NBA experience under his belt during stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, McClung was signed to a two-way contract by the Philadelphia 76ers earlier in the week to participate in the contest.

On his first dunk, he jumped over two people, tapped the ball with the backboard and finished with a behind-the-head two-handed slam. His second dunk was a two-handed 360 reverse windmill — those two performances put him in the championship round against Trey Murphy III.

In the first round on the finals, he did a double-pump with a twohanded reverse. To win the contest in the final round, McClung put on his high school jersey on over his Sixers uniform and completed a 540 two-handed dunk. McClung plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.

THE TEXAS TECH BASEBALL SEASON CAME TO AN END JUNE 5, after the team fell 6-0 to No. 2 Florida in game seven of the Gainesville National Championship at Condron Ballpark. The game closed another successful season under 11-year Head Coach Tim Tadlock, who guided his team to its seventh-straight regional championship appearance and sixth 40-win season, as the skipper for the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech Head Men's Golf Coach Greg Sands with Aberg, right.

McClung

GRANT MCCASLAND HAS BEEN NAMED TEXAS TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH. MCCASLAND IS THE 19 TH HEAD COACH IN RED RAIDER HISTORY AND HAS SIGNED A SIX-YEAR CONTRACT WORTH $18.15 MILLION THAT WILL SECURE HIS POSITION THROUGH THE 2028-2029 SEASON.

McCasland started his coaching career as the Texas Tech Director of Operations for two seasons under head coach James Dickey and took his first head coaching job at Midland College where he would win a NJCAA National Championship in 2007. The Red Raiders will be the 46-year-old McCasland’s fifth head coaching job in a journey back to Texas Tech which includes leading Midland College from 2004-09, two years as the head coach at Midwestern State (2009-11), five seasons as an assistant coach at Baylor (2011-16), and one as the head coach at Arkansas State (2016-17) before amassing an impressive 135-65 (.675) record at UNT.

A four-person search committee — which included Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt, Tech University System Board of Regents member Dusty Womble, former player Norense Odiase and football coach Joey McGuire — and TurnkeyZRG executive search firm were tasked with finding the new head coach.

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Sweethearts The SOUTH PLAINS

BY JENNIFER RITZ

For youth involved in showing livestock through 4-H and FFA, major livestock shows are the ultimate competition. These once-a-year shows, referred to as “majors,” are held in San Angelo, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. At the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, held each February, the competition is fierce and entrants spend months preparing. Fewer than 10% of the livestock exhibited make the sale (an auction where their animals are sold). For kids whose projects qualify for the sale, proximity often factors into their animal’s purchase price.

Taddy Zealberg Beuke ’17 was attending the 2022 San Antonio Junior Livestock Show Auction as a buyer for her employer, Midland-based Fasken Oil & Ranch, when she ran into a friend from her college days, Ashleigh Mimms ’19, who lives in Acuff, outside Lubbock. Beuke and Mimms met while undergrads at Texas Tech in the early 2000s. Although unable to complete their degrees at the time, both women

persevered and recently completed their bachelor’s degrees from Texas Tech: Beuke in ’17 and Mimms in ’19. Beuke also earned a master of legal studies with a focus on business law from Texas A&M School of Law in 2021.

The two chatted about the West Texas differential — West Texas exhibitors receiving less money for their animals because they have less support in and around San Antonio.

“I was discussing with Ashleigh how, year after year, I see all these kids that come from West Texas and they don’t get the love that the local kids get from the buyers,” says Beuke, who lives in Helotes, northwest of San Antonio. “And it was so frustrating to me because I would think,‘I know how hard they work.’ Then you tack on a six-hour drive with a trailer, they have to come into San Antonio days early with their animal. It gets expensive.”

Since attending Texas Tech, a piece of Beuke’s heart has remained on the South Plains. She saw an opportunity to

South Plains Sweethearts, from left: Brenna Brothers, Beth Newton, Ashleigh Mimms, Terrica Taylor, Micha Chisum and Taddy Beuke. These ladies saw a gap that needed to be filled and in 2022, they established The South Plains Sweethearts, a nonprofit raising money for junior livestock exhibitors from the South Plains who make the sale at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

make a difference for West Texas youth and encouraged Mimms and another Red Raider, Sarah Stubblefield Logan ’08, to join her effort to figure out how to raise money for these kids. Logan is a Red Raider and a Lubbock native as well as a neighbor of Beuke’s in Helotes.

“In 2022, when we ran into each other at the San Antonio Junior Livestock Show Auction, we kicked around the idea of starting a buyers’ group that supported kids from the South Plains,” explains Mimms. “Less than two months later, we had our official 501(c)(3) and were off and running, fundraising for the 2023 auction.”

And that’s how the South Plains Sweethearts was born. In just 10 months, with Beuke leading the charge, the ladies established a nonprofit. In that short amount of time, they raised $17,300 and awarded that money to exhibitors from the South Plains at the 2023 San Antonio Junior Livestock Show Auction.

“If you know Taddy, it’s not a surprise that South Plains Sweethearts has taken off the way it has,” remarks Logan, who holds a BBA in marketing.“She has worked hard and utilized so many resources to grow the nonprofit and get the word out around San Antonio and Lubbock. It’s a worthy cause and as soon as people hear about it, they want in — which is how we went from four to 11 Sweethearts so quickly. Ashleigh is a key part of the growth and has helped so much with her knowledge and experience in stock shows and connections in the Lubbock area. We surpassed our fundraising goal last year, and hope to continue on this path so we can bid on even more kids at the 2024 Show.”

The South Plains Sweethearts continue to gather momentum.

“We’ve got some ladies living in Lubbock who heard about our organization and joined on to help us fundraise,” Beuke says. “We have some alumni in San Antonio also. Even though I live in San Antonio, and I grew up here, my love for West Texas is so strong, this is my own way of giving back to that community that was so helpful for me in my twenties.”

The women involved in the nonprofit view what they’re doing as a service to hardworking youth.

“We are all involved in the 4-H and FFA communities in different degrees, and we truly care about what it represents and the lessons it teaches kids,” says Logan.“We also have strong ties to the Lubbock area, which is known for its kindness and sense of community. South Plains Sweethearts is our way of bringing a little West Texas to the San Antonio Stock Show! We are grateful for all of the generous donors who helped us grow in our first year and we hope to continue spreading the word so we can support more kids.”

This fall marks the first fundraiser — a wild game dinner and live auction — hosted by the South Plains Sweethearts. It will be held Oct. 28 at the Bayer Ag Museum in Lubbock. For more information visit: southplainssweethearts.com/2023wild-game-dinner or scan this code:

Brandi Claunch, Sarah Logan, Taddy Beuke, Ashleigh Mimms, Braxtyn Mimms and Bradyn Mimms

Taddy Beuke, Hannah Burns (Frenship ISD) and Sarah Logan

Exhibitor Bradyn Mimms

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Raise A GLASS

BY LINDSAY DUBE

ummertime in Texas brings longer days filled with sunshine, warmer temperatures and a chance to relax and unwind. For Alyson and Colton Haas, one hot summer pool day has turned into a thriving business that has amassed more than 34,000 followers between Instagram and Facebook.

Alyson and Colton, who met during college, both graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2000 with degrees in food & nutrition and business management, respectively.

While lounging with friends by the pool on a hot summer day, the couple noticed their wine was getting hot. Rather than hassling with an ice bucket or continuing to get in and out of the cool water, the idea was born to create their first product, the original Vinglacé (Vin-Glah-Say) wine chiller. Shortly after the success with the original wine chiller, they kept momentum going with a line of drinkware with glass inserts rather than stainless steel to keep beverages cold or hot without the off-putting metallic taste and smell from others on the market.

“The idea was born out of a lack of market,” Colton said.“There was nothing in the marketplace that would keep our bottle of wine or champagne cold without ice and without pouring it into some sort of metallic vessel.

“And that’s really what we’ve kind of been doing for the last six years now.”

Both Alyson and Colton had successful careers before taking a leap of faith to start Vinglacé. Together they agreed to give the business a year to see how it would perform. Luckily, they hit their sales goal and decided to keep investing into the company.

Alyson said they were able to start growing their brand locally by word-ofmouth in Houston, Texas, where their family has lived since 2007.

“There was this November market, the Nutcracker market, which is very big in Houston, and we went there and had a great week,” Colton said. “It’s a crazy amount of people, and with orders and all in our garage, we had products spread out, and our kids were putting labels on the different orders.

“It was a really great experience. It’s like the entrepreneurial dream to do that thing with our family.”

While they were forging a path in their local market, the couple could never have expected the level of exposure they were about to get when their original wine chiller was featured on “The Today Show.”

“All of a sudden, our website started going crazy and I was like ‘something is going on,’” Colton said.“Sept. 18, 2017, we literally woke up one morning and Kathie Lee and Hoda were holding our product on the show, and it was Kathie Lee’s favorite thing of the summer.

“Then we started getting calls from retailers like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Crate and Barrel, so it kind of started snowballing from there.”

Vinglacé products can now be found in more than 200 retail locations across the United States and are sold in online markets like Amazon and others.

“Obviously, we haven’t looked back,” Colton said. “But there are a lot of steps, as you can imagine, when you’re starting a business, especially one that’s consumer facing.”

As small business owners, the couple has a hand in almost every step of the business process. They divide and conquer different roles that play to their personal strengths. Colton handles the marketing, product design and development while Alyson focuses on customer service, retailer communications and product presentation.

The two laughed about how most professionals would not recommend working with a spouse, but they both agreed it has been easier than expected to take on Vinglacé together.

“We’ve actually been really good working together,” Colton said. “It’s been a great experience for us. We work well together, but we both have very distinct roles within the company.”

But just two years before the company was created, the Haas family had to face a difficult reality. In 2014 Alyson was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35. Reflecting on her journey, Alyson said an experience like that will force you to keep things in perspective.

Thankfully, with early detection and premier medical treatment she is cancer-free.

“I think what was so hard for me is I take a lot of pride in taking care of myself, and I’ve always been very aware of nutrition, exercise, taking care of my body,” Alyson said. “And there are some things that are just out of your control.

“You do realize how strong you are. I think the things that you say you couldn’t do, you just do it, and you just put your head down when you do it, and you do it for your kids and your family.”

After the life-changing experience they knew they had to find a way to give back. The couple decided that instead of donating to other organizations they hoped would use their money for good, they would start their own foundation to promote things closest to their hearts.

LINDA EVANS

“One of the things that we have really tried hard not to do is just what everybody else does. What we’ve done is improved things or created something completely new like the wine chiller, but we’re not just going to make another cooler or another tote bag.“

Alyson and Colton Haas

“We actually have a foundation, the Foundation for Early Detection,” Alyson said. “That’s really my passion — no matter your age, or if you’re not considered high risk, early detection and knowing your body and advocating for yourself.”

Together they decided to give back up to 5% of all online sales to aid in breast cancer research.

“That’s what kind of gave us purpose - was to figure out a way to help somebody that might be in her similar situation,” Colton said. “So, it’s something that obviously is emotional and important to us.”

Moving forward they hope to expand their range of products even further by introducing soft goods that include tote bags and soft coolers.

“One of the things that we have really tried hard not to do is just what everybody else does,” Colton said.“What we’ve done is improved things or created something completely new like the wine chiller, but we’re not just going to make another cooler or another tote bag. We want something that really does have some differentiation to it and that you can use our products with exclusively.”

For Alyson and Colton, their time at Texas Tech helped the pair forge strong relationships, build career skills and develop a network they still lean on today.

“You know, a lot of people that go to Texas Tech, I think are more personable,” Colton said. “They have a great ability to build relationships. I think interpersonal relationships are one of the biggest benefits (of going to a place like Tech).

If you’re building a customer facing business, I think Tech does a great job of creating that atmosphere.”

To learn more about Vinglacé, scan the QR code at right.

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Meets the Eye

By Jean Ann Cantore

Photos by Clem Spaulding

As you stroll through the historic streets of San Antonio, Texas, you can’t help but notice the colorful, intricate artwork gracing some of the buildings, bridges and other structures. The visual genius behind many of these pieces is artist Diana Kersey.

Since moving to San Antonio 20-plus years ago, the artist has captured the interest and imagination of the Alamo City. The City of San Antonio has commissioned her to create a number of large-scale works for public art spaces.

In addition, she has completed public pieces for other Texas cities, as well as private installations for homes. Restoring existing sculptures is another of her specialties. She also creates pottery and other smaller pieces of art.

The many accolades she has received for her work include the Lynn Ford Craftsman Award from The Conservation Society of San Antonio, Texas; the Artisan Award from the Texas Society of Architects; the John Staub Award from the Texas Society of Classic Architecture and Art; the Everyday Excellence Golden Trowel from the Texas Masonry Council and the Mary Jo Laughlin and Eula Whitehouse Memorial Award for Visual Arts from the Native Plant Society of Texas.

“I first met Diana Kersey a decade ago in the company of my UTSA students at her first public art project in San Antonio, the Mulberry Bridge at Brackenridge Park, known as the Frog Bridge, which takes its name from her 24 hand-built ceramic panels on the theme of the lifecycle of the Gulf Coast Toad that decorate the sides of the bridge in an array of shades of blue,” says Teresa Eckmann, Ph.D.,associate professor of art history at the University of Texas at San Antonio School of Art.

Images on this page:The History of Brackenridge Golf Course and The Life Cycle of The Gulf Coast Toad. 2011. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio.

“Two of the students enrolled in my public art class had chosen Diana for their research project and interviewed her in the rain on site as the other students and I listened. With a gift for mentorship, Diana answered their questions in her generous way, sharing her experiences of the challenges that artists face, and encouraging the students to persevere in achieving their goals. That was the first of many subsequent visits over the years that I enjoyed with my art and art history students as Diana welcomed us to her working studio and met with us at her many public art project sites throughout San Antonio.”

The Frog Bridge, officially titled The Life Cycle of the Gulf Coast Toad and the History of Brackenridge Golf Course, caught the eye of the civil engineers working on the project with Kersey. They invited her to be involved in another bridge project.

That was the beginning of her public art career in San Antonio.

To date, her largest public work is a huge mural titled The Riparian Edge on the front of Oxbow Building on Broadway, adjacent to the popular arts and culture area, known as Pearl. The work depicts “the vibrancy of life that exists along the edge where land and water interact.”

“We put it together in sections, and it was so large that I had to rent a studio with higher ceilings to accommodate it as it became larger,” Kersey says. “It was like putting together an intense moving puzzle.

“I’m very proud of this piece, and it has won many honors.”

Her childhood hobbies definitely paved the path for Kersey’s future. In fact, you could say her interest in sculpting began in her childhood backyard.

Images on this page: The Riparian Edge. 2020. Commissioned by Silver Ventures, San Antonio, Texas

“We lived in a house on about 20th Street and Canton Avenue in Lubbock,” she says. “My parents allowed me to dig in the dirt in the backyard, trying to make a swimming pool. I realized that about a foot below the surface was Red Clay. I was fascinated with the texture of it and how you could make shapes with it.”

She followed her instincts and took art classes all through junior high and high school.

Another childhood interest was basketball. Kersey started playing Little Dribblers Girls Basketball in the third grade. Just as art had become important when she was young, the sport became a part of her life all through Hutchinson Junior High and Monterey High School.

“After I played my first game, I was in love,” she says.

Preparing to enter college at Texas Tech University, Kersey naturally chose the art route. Of course, she didn’t want to stop shooting hoops either.

Her freshman year, the talented guard became a member of the Texas Tech University Lady Raiders Basketball Team under the leadership of Coach Marsha Sharp.

“In college, my goal was to be a high school art teacher and basketball coach,” she says. “I had to decide which art courses would work around my basketball practice schedule, so I took a lot of drawing classes. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts Degree in drawing in 1994.

“I attended Texas Tech at a fun time, and at the end of my junior year, we won the 1993 NCAA National Women’s Basketball Championship. It was an amazing and an exciting experience.”

Although she no longer plays basketball, the star guard’s loyalty to the Lady Raiders remains strong. Kersey participates in an ongoing text chat with her former teammates. She also supports the Texas Tech women hoopsters who have followed in her team’s footsteps.

“I attended Texas Tech at a fun time, and at the end of my junior year, we won the 1993 NCAA National Women’s Basketball Championship. It was an amazing and an exciting experience.”

The Guardians of Five Points. 2017. San Antonio. Commissioned by VIA Metropolitan Transit, Art in Transit Program.

This image and below: Houston Street Bridge. 2015. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio.

The Riparian Edge. 2020. Commissioned by Silver Ventures, San Antonio, Texas

After completing her bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech, Kersey embarked on a post-graduation backpacking trip through Europe. Then she was ready for her next adventure — attending art school in the Pacific Northwest. Both the beauty of that part of the country and the idea of living completely on her own appealed to her.

Thinking back to the mud in her family’s backyard, Kersey knew she wanted her advanced art degree to involve clay. She began working toward a Master of Fine Arts Degree at Washington State University.

“I started out with the potter’s wheel,” she says. “I felt the art department at Washington State — particularly the clay area — was community-oriented, much like a sports team. People helped me with loading the kiln and other tasks. The whole atmosphere was very comfortable, working communally.

“The program was sort of sink or swim for me. No one there knew me, so I was able to rediscover myself. It was a nice time to develop and understand art as a vocation.

“I had a spiritual calling to become an artist. Working in art is a journey — making ends meet as an artist is another challenge.”

Kersey graduated with her master’s degree in ceramics with a minor in sculpting in 1997. Her career goal was to create public art for a broad audience. She wanted to work on her own terms.

She decided to return to Texas and chose San Antonio to plant new roots. A large city steeped in rich Texas and Mexican history, the Alamo City proved the right place for Kersey to pursue her work. Before long, people began to notice her artistic talents.

“Diana is known for her incredible ceramic work, and she has really propelled the medium forward,” says Krystal Jones, director of the San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture. “She is thoughtful in every aspect of the creative process — community engagement to mentorship. San Antonio is so fortunate to have her as a pillar in the art community.

“Her storytelling ability married with incredible mastery of her medium to the interactive, tactile nature of her work means that all can access and experience the art. Her public art pieces are so ingrained in the fabric of our community that they truly do serve wayfinding and placemaking roles as well as educating and inspiring everyone who sees the work.”

Houston Street Bridge. 2015. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio.

Most people would not consider sculpting a team activity, but having extra hands is necessary for Kersey’s large projects. She also feels that working with others is part of the enjoyment and what makes her art endeavors successful.

“When a job I’d like to pursue is announced, I prepare a letter describing my vision and submit it with my portfolio,” she says.“If hired, I meet with the people in charge to share my ideas. I really enjoy these meetings where we discuss ideas and figure out what the work will look like.

“Execution of the project is also when I get a lot of joy,” she says. “I have a terminal degree in mud and get to play with clay all day. My imagination cultivates the ideas for the work. Ceramics involves engineering, art and other elements. I gain a lot from each project.”

The artist enjoys leading a trusted group of people to install her pieces. She has an assistant who has been with her for five years, and she hires additional people to help when it’s time to put together the final product.

Kersey’s career just keeps moving along. She has a large installation scheduled to be completed this year and another in the wings for next year. That’s just the way she likes it, too.

Along the lines of the old adage, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day,” Kersey’s mantra could be, “Just because you grow up, you don’t have to give up what you enjoyed as a child.”

Thank goodness.

KERSEY’S MAJOR PROJECTS/WORKS

The Riparian Edge (2020), commissioned by Silver Ventures

The Life-Cycle of the Gulf Coast Toad, commissioned by the City of San Antonio

The Guardians of Five Points, commissioned by VIA Metropolitan Transit

Sustenance, commissioned by VIA Metropolitan Transit

Currently, she is working on a major commission from the City of San Antonio for the Zona Cultural Corridor, with a completion date anticipated in Summer 2024.

Houston Street Bridge. 2015. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio.

The History of Brackenridge Golf Course. 2011. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio.

This image, above, above right:

The Guardians of Five Points. 2017. San Antonio. Commissioned by VIA Metropolitan Transit, Art in Transit Program.

For fans of the musical comedy

“The 3 Redneck Tenors,” Jonathan Frugé probably is recognizable as the funny and irreverent Billy Bob. He’s embodied the role with gusto for the past decade, entertaining audiences in his native Texas and all over the globe.

BORN TO Sing

Since debuting in 2005, “The 3 Redneck Tenors” has surprised audiences with performers whose appearances belie their professional, classical vocal talents.

Although he became a star in the “Redneck Tenors,” the talented operatic tenor recalls that there was a time when he didn’t think music was meant to be part of his life professionally.

“I grew up in a musical family,” he says.“My dad, Alan Frugé, was the minister of music at Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock for 15 years. He now is minister of music at First Baptist Church, Idalou. I grew up singing in the church choir.”

During high school, in 2001, he also met Susie Winkleblack Frugé, his future wife, at church. The two became inseparable, and she became his biggest fan and supporter.

Elective courses are part of high school. To Frugé, music classes were a logical choice to check the boxes. He sang with the Coronado Chorale and played trombone in the Mustang Marching and Concert Bands. Yet, his dream then was to become an engineer who designed roller coasters.

“People didn’t understand why I didn’t want to go straight into music,” he says. “It seemed a natural fit for me to others, but it wasn’t what I wanted at that point.”

Rather unexpectedly, his career path took a sharp turn toward the arts his senior year. When he learned Coronado was going to produce the powerful musical “Les Miserables,” Frugé was intrigued.

After auditioning, he was double-cast in the lead role of Jean Valjean, opposite his good friend Ian Klotzman, a 2009 and 2021 Texas Tech music school graduate.

Frugé loved being part of the high school production and impressed audiences. In attendance one night were Gerald “Jerry” Dolter, professor of voice and director of Texas Tech University Opera Theatre, and John Dickson, DMA, director of choral studies and then-chair of the Conducting Division.

Meeting those two music faculty members and subsequently receiving the Coronado Chorale’s top

honor, the Ken Fulton Award, prompted the tenor to rethink his education plans.

Frugé filled out an application to the Texas Tech University School of Music, almost on a whim. The next step toward admission was to take a music theory test. Although he didn’t fare well on the exam, he landed an audition with Dolter the last day of auditions in Spring 2003. The voice professor awarded him a scholarship.

“I remember Jonathan’s audition as revealing a persuasive, lyric tenor voice,” Dolter says. “He was one of the best we heard that year. My first impressions of him were…talented, of course, very honest, respectful and kind.”

The next hurdle was the music history exam. Frugé didn’t do well on that test either, yet he felt confident in his musical abilities and decided to give the program his all.

That determination paid off when he was one of four freshmen who made the university choir that year. He sang in the choir all four years of his undergraduate program. In addition, he sang opera earlier in his college career than most students.

By Jean Ann Cantore

Photos by John Weast & Courtesy of Jonathan Frugé

JOHN WEAST

Jonathan Frugé

The Texas Tech University Choir was chosen to be one of four choirs to make up the American National Choir in 2004. The large combined choir performed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles the first year it opened. Frugé’s star was rising.

“I could tell after his first two years, Jonathan had the potential for a professional career.” Dolter says.“The tenor voice at 20 may still be young, but the quality that sets a voice apart for the stage and the ticket buying audience is already revealing itself. It does take time to ‘polish’ the sound and to solidify the proper vocal technique.

“It is not only the training in the studio that matters — it is also the stage opportunity/experiences that contribute to professional delivery and stage comfort. Jonathan got better and better with each passing role. I would say that it was his experiences as a young artist with Cedar Rapids Opera and later with ‘The 3 Redneck Tenors’ that made him the professional he is.

“His top notes — high B and high C — are some of the best and easiest I have ever heard. It is really hard to make it as a professional operatic tenor if you do not possess those notes.”

The tenor’s undergraduate years were a blur. In addition to classes and voice lessons, he was featured in a Texas Tech performance of “West Side Story,” which required him to “work his can off.” He also participated in shows in the Lubbock community.

“I first met Jonathan when we were in a really fun ‘Moonlight Musicals’ production of ‘My Fair Lady’ at the Louse Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts Ice House (in Lubbock),” says Kim Lawrence Ansolabehere, a 1971 and 1979 Texas Tech theatre arts graduate.

“I was Mrs. Higgins, and he played Col. Hugh Pickering. Jonathan is a very likable, sweet guy, and I was immediately fond of him because of that. He also has an incredible tenor voice, and I loved getting to hear him sing ‘On the Street Where You Live’ every rehearsal and performance.”

Frugé’s undergraduate experience ended much differently than it had begun. At first, he had moments of doubt about his chosen path. By the time he was a graduating senior, the singer had hit his stride, which included scoring 100 on his senior recital.

He graduated in 2009 with his bachelor’s degree in music performance and took the plunge into graduate school. When he entered the master’s program, he switched voice studios.

“Jerry Dolter became my voice professor,” Frugé says. “I had the best time I ever had studying in my life. I took nothing but music classes.

“I discovered who I wanted to be musically.”

Dolter adds that while musical talent is key for professional vocalists, acting ability also is fundamental. He adds that “as fine of a singer as Jonathan is, he is equally great as an actor.”

“He performed the role of Beppo in Donizetti’s one act, comic opera “Rita” in the Student Union Building Ballroom,‘in the round,’” Dolter says. “An elevated stage was in the center of the room, and the audience sat all around it. This kind of staging means that the actor’s back is always going to be facing a portion of the audience, and one must work hard to make the role believable.”

In graduate school, he performed the challenging title role of “Candide” with Texas Tech University Opera Theatre, and later that year, he performed several roles of the same work with the Cedar Rapids Iowa Opera. Dolter adds that for several years, Frugé was the Court Jester in Texas Tech’s Madrigal Dinners, a role that required improvisatory acting.

The Texas Tech Madrigal Singers. Frugé is second from right.

Then, the term “tenor” was about to take on a new meaning for Frugé.

Dolter had seen “The 3 Redneck Tenors” on the “America’s Got Talent” TV show and gained the rights to produce the show as part of the Lubbock “Moonlight Musicals” series in 2011.

The premise of the production is that three “redneck” tenors surprise the audience with their amazingly professional, operatic voices. There are hilarious costume changes and lots of funny bits.

Frugé was offered the role of Billy Bob in the 2012 Lubbock production. Although the role totally contrasted with any other he had played to date, he embraced it and excelled. He was a huge hit.

Matt Lord, the original show’s creator, saw the Lubbock tenor’s performance and asked him to join the touring company of “The 3 Redneck Tenors.” He would become the first tenor outside of the original cast.

Frugé accepted, and in 2013, he and his new bride, Susie, relocated to Branson, Missouri. He performed with the production for 10 years.

“The first show was March 15, 2013,” he says. “For two years, we toured 100 cities and were on the road for 180 days. Then, we had a residency in Las Vegas. Our agent booked us with shows in other locales, as well.

“The biggest push came in 2015, when we hooked up with cruise lines. For the next four years, we performed at sea. It was a wonderful way to see the world. We went to Alaska six times and Iceland three times. We also toured Madeira, Canada and New Zealand.

“Last year, I decided I needed to make a change — to be a dad,” he says pointedly.

“Susie and I have two daughters, Charlotte, who is seven, and Shirley, who is two. When I realized I was missing major milestones of theirs, I knew it was time to switch gears. My last stage performance was in December 2022. The past few months since then are the longest I have not been on stage in 15 years.”

The couple decided to relocate to familiar turf — Lubbock. Frugé also returned to a previous employer. He had worked for United Supermarkets off and on since 2008. When the assistant bakery manager position at one of the Lubbock Market Street stores in Lubbock became available, he applied and was hired for it.

“I’m sort of in charge of team morale, and I really enjoy working there,” he says.

-Jerry Dolter

Although Frugé may be taking a break from the entertainment industry, he never strays far from music itself. He sings in the choir at Highland Baptist Church and also directs a concert series for the church. Susie heads a youth program there.

“I sing all the time, both at home and church,” he says. “I want to keep my voice ready for when it’s time to return to singing on the stage.”

The next opportunity turns out to be next year, when the Texas Tech University Choir holds a reunion and performance tour in Cambridge, Leicester and London, England, as well as Wales, under the direction of John Dickson.

Frugé’s upbeat personality and genuinely kind spirit attract people to him. These qualities also carry over into his performances.

“Jonathan’s personality has everything to do with his success,” Dolter says. “In my 40-plus years on the professional stage, I can assure you that the people that are the best singers are also the best people. They realize that the art is so much bigger than they are. They are giving toward others. They are down-to-earth. Jonathan is all of this and more.”

“I could tell after his first two years, Jonathan had the potential for a professional career. The tenor voice at 20 may still be young, but the quality that sets a voice apart for the stage and the ticket buying audience is already revealing itself.”

JOHN WEAST

From left are Charlotte, Jonathan, Susie and Shirley Frugé.

PALMER’S Perfectionplate on a

Certain things define a town. Often, it’s iconic businesses that have lasted generations yet still manage to beckon to a loyal hometown crowd as well as those just passing through. For the historic Texas jewel of San Marcos, one of those places is Palmer’s Restaurant. Situated on a corner and nestled in one of the town’s long-established neighborhoods, most residents of San Marcos have cherished memories of celebrations at Palmer’s.

Entering Palmer’s takes customers through its stunning courtyard to its front doors. Hidden from the world, with a living wall of bamboo and shaded by a canopy of live oaks and mountain laurels and filled with ferns and boxwoods, it provides an immediate sense of calm.

Originally a home that was constructed in the 1920s, then turned into a restaurant in 1978, Palmer’s retains warm wood walls that are adorned with San Marcos-centric art. Fireplaces, a long, sleek bar and walls of windows providing a view into the shady courtyard add to the appeal. Once settled in, customers don’t want to leave this retreat.

Ensuring Palmer’s stayed the same, while elevating the dining and bar options, was a challenge accepted by Kristin ’92 and Monte Sheffield when they purchased Palmer’s in 2010. A perfect partnership, Kristin handles marketing and Monte handles everything related to food and beverages. Together they’re continuing a treasured tradition.

by jennifer ritz

photos by chase fountain

Palmer’s is open Wednesday-Saturday and Sundays for brunch. Check their website for hours and more information: palmerstexas.com

DREAM CATCHER

Having a restaurant of their own was a longtime dream for Kristin and Monte. Together, they have almost 50 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.

Kristin moved a number of times because of her parents’ careers. Ultimately, she landed in Spring, Texas. Just 17 when she completed high school, the day after graduation, she and her best friend packed up their cars and headed to Austin to attend the University of Texas.

Kristin was a few years into her degree when her frustration with her college experience bubbled over. She needed a change. A good friend from UT had the same experience as Kristin and he transferred out.

“He went to Tech first and he called us and said,‘This place is great, you’re just going to love it,’” Kristin recalls. “‘There’s so much support. They’re all about the student there.’ And he was right. At Tech, they helped you and they made it so seamless, simple. And I loved that.”

So, without ever having visited Lubbock, Kristin packed up her car and headed west. She completed her bachelor’s in advertising in 1992. Her love of Texas Tech rubbed off, as Kristin and Monte’s oldest two children — their youngest son is still in high school — currently attend Texas Tech and are enrolled in the Rawls College of Business: their daughter is pursuing an MBA, and their son is pursuing a BBA.

“Tech is so different (than other universities), it’s like a family,” Kristin says. “I just love the people in Lubbock. They have such good hearts; they’re so open and pure. There’s such a good friendly vibe in that town. Monte and I have always loved Lubbock people. Every time somebody comes in to apply for a job from Lubbock, they’re automatically hired. We feel like we know what we’re getting.”

When Kristin wrapped up college, she headed back to Austin. She was familiar with Jazz, a Cajun/creole-themed restaurant, because there was also one in Lubbock. Her new home in Austin had a Jazz nearby.

“I needed a job,” she says. “I had just moved and I was broke, and I thought,‘I’m just going to go wait tables somewhere, and there’s a Jazz right on 6th Street. I’m going to go walk in there.’ Monte was the one who interviewed me.”

Monte was managing the Jazz on Austin’s 6th Street when he hired his future wife to wait tables. He has spent his entire career in the restaurant business. Upon graduating high school, he played defensive

“Tech is so different (than other universities), it’s like a family. I just love the people in Lubbock. They have such good hearts; they’re so open and pure. There’s such a good friendly vibe in that town.”

Kristin and Monte Sheffield

tackle for Texas A&I, now Texas A&M-Kingsville, then relocated to Austin. He says his extroverted nature lent itself to a career in hospitality. Monte, a 4th generation Texan, was born in Midland and moved with his family following his father’s career in the oilfield, to San Antonio, Houston and, finally, Temple, where he graduated from high school.

“I remember being a kid in Houston, and my parents had a lot of parties at our house for people from all over the neighborhood,” recalls Monte. “That was back when all the kids got along and rode bikes together all over the neighborhood. Those parties were my first introduction to hospitality; my parents modeled that for me, and I enjoyed those get togethers a lot.”

Kristin and Monte married in 1997. While Monte had both feet firmly planted in the restaurant world, Kristin branched out into sales, working for two different wireless companies and then a tech start-up. During the early years of their marriage, they relocated a couple times when Monte was asked by restaurant owners to open new establishments. They went from Austin to San Antonio, back to Austin and finally landed in San Marcos in 2004. The couple began eyeballing Palmer’s around 2008, and when it came up for sale in 2010, they snapped it up.

They were thrilled to finally have their own restaurant, and between the two of them, they possessed all the skills needed to guarantee Palmer’s soared.

Kristin and Monte have menu items that are staples, but they also offer seasonal items. They have a scrumptious brunch menu and host wine dinners the first Tuesday of each month. In addition to being the place to dine for birthdays, graduations and anniversaries, Palmer’s offer guests the opportunity to book the restaurant for other special events. They also have an on-site rental cottage.

TEXAS ACCENTS

As a nod to their love of the Lone Star State, Kristin and Monte work to ensure Palmer’s offerings are as “Texas” as possible — sourcing many of their offerings from local businesses and farms. They have their hands on every aspect of the business which guarantees superiority at every level and earns loyalty from customers. Because they purchased a piece of San Marcos history, they knew they’d have to balance listening to their regulars with their business expertise and what they knew would work.

“We like to listen to the pioneers and see what they liked, and see what worked, and just tweak it and make it fresh,” Kristin says. “We have seasonal menus; at our anniversary, we might bring back some special things. We try to keep people happy, but time goes on and new trends appear, and you’ve got to kind of follow those, too.”

Monte has always liked Cajun and Creole food, so seafood plays a big role at Palmer’s. Kristin notes, “We’re big on fresh seafood: shrimp, crab, fresh oysters.” In 2020, Wild American Shrimp named Monte their Chef of the Year for his promotion and preparation of wild caught shrimp.

A bonus of decades in the Texas restaurant industry is the friendships made along the way. One of those friendships for the Sheffields is Bobby Champion ’93. Champion met Kristin and Monte when he managed Jazz in Lubbock. The three hit it off and have maintained their friendship for more than 25 years. Today, Champion is the State Coordinator for Shrimp Marketing for the Texas Department of Agriculture. This has allowed the trio to work together to bring the best and freshest seafood into Palmer’s.

“Palmer’s is in the heart of San Marcos,” Champion says. “The common denominator for each of us was promoting Texas

products; something that Monte and Kristin do beautifully. Their genuine connection with local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, wineries, breweries and distilleries is second to none and their food, and restaurant, speaks for itself. Palmer’s has been a long-time fixture in Central Texas and with our GO TEXAN program, they epitomize what it truly means to Go Local.”

While Palmer’s food is distinctive and delightful — they have been voted one of the top 10% of restaurants in the world by Trip Advisor — they’re also known for their selection of wines and spirits, many of which are Texas brands. Palmer’s is a Texas Wine Ambassador restaurant, a designation awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture for their dedication to serving and promoting Texas wines. Recently, they partnered with well-known Lubbock vintner Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars to produce and bottle for them an exclusive selection of Palmer’s Reserve wines. They offer a red and a white wine that are crafted with the same care and attention to detail that they bring to all their dishes.

Palmer’s is more than just a dining destination, it’s a cornerstone of the San Marcos community. As Kristin notes, “We feel a sense of responsibility to uphold the legacy of this place and to make our customers proud.”

Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax or a place to celebrate life’s milestones, Palmer’s offers perfection on all fronts.

Palmer’s was constructed in the 1920s as a home for a Texas State University (previously Southwest Texas) professor and his family. Eventually it was purchased and turned into a restaurant. The next owner christened it “Palmer’s” in honor of his mother’s maiden name. Palmer’s later was purchased by two Lubbock brothers, who added another dining area, the bar and the courtyard. The newest owners are Kristin and Monte Sheffield, who have upheld tradition while gracefully ushering Palmer’s into the present.

El Rey

de la Fiesta

By Jennifer Ritz

The annual Fiesta San Antonio is a highly anticipated event. What started in April 1891 as a simple river parade to honor those who fought at the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto has burgeoned into an 11-day event that sees more than 2.5 million attendees. Fiesta has an economic impact of roughly $340 million a year for San Antonio.

Fiesta is a collaborative event overseen by The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc. The commission is a nonprofit volunteer organization that plans, promotes and coordinates Fiesta San Antonio through support of its participating member organizations.

The Texas Cavaliers are one of Fiesta’s premiere member organizations that also elects the Fiesta King. This year Red Raider Clyde Johnson IV ’99 served as the 100th King Antonio. Clyde’s father, Clyde Johnson III, was the 75th King Antonio in 1998.

“The Texas Cavaliers were formed in 1926 with three principles,” says Johnson. “The principles are honoring fallen heroes of the Alamo, horsemanship and fostering relations between civilians and military.”

Today the organization boasts 500 members who are business, civic and community leaders who make an impact in the San Antonio community through leadership and fundraising efforts. Johnson says the title of “Fiesta King” is more than just an honor.

“Serving as King requires a yearlong commitment,” says Clyde, founding principal of BC Lynd Hospitality in San Antonio. “You are voted in for the title and it’s something you work your way up to through the years. I joined in 2004.”

Members of The Cavaliers plan and execute The Texas Cavaliers River Parade, but that’s just one small part of the organization’s purpose. What started out as a social club has become a philanthropy. The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Organization has distributed more than $8 million to charities since its establishment in 1989.

“Proceeds from ticket sales for the river parade will go toward children’s charities,” Johnson says. “We are proud to be able to give to 76 charities this year — we will give away $2 million.”

In addition to the river parade, the Texas Cavaliers sponsor three community outreach events during Fiesta: Children’s River Extravaganza, Military Fiesta and Salute to First Responders programs.

The 344 appearances Johnson made during Fiesta included all manner of parties and events as well as stops at local hospitals and schools to distribute funds from The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Organization.

“Being a part of The Cavaliers is fun and there’s a lot of good camaraderie, with the other members,” Clyde says. “But what really stands out for me is the charitable aspect and giving back to my community.”

The theme of the April 24, 2023, Texas Cavaliers River Parade was Fantastic Voyages.

Whether you live in Lubbock or just come back to visit, look for a feature called “Gown + Town” in each issue. This section highlights a special place or event in the Lubbock area that mustn’t be missed.

4th on Broadway @ Mackenzie Park, 2023

BY JEAN ANN CANTORE | PHOTOS COURTESY OF BROADWAY FESTIVALS

THE THEME OF THIS YEAR’S “33rd Annual 4th on Broadway” celebration in Lubbock, Texas, is “United We Sing.” The music-filled, day-long event, centered at Mackenzie Park, has become a highlight of the summer since 1991.

This year, guests can look forward to activities for all ages at the Reliant Picnic in The Park, including food and other items for sale as well as a variety of music performances throughout the day. The fun includes the River Smith’s eating contests, as well as a number of children’s activities in the Caprock Cardiovascular Center Kids Area.

The festivities commemorating Independence Day have attracted tens of thousands of people from the Hub City, the South Plains and beyond. Last year’s crowd was estimated at 100,000.

The schedule kicks off with the Bolton Oil Parade at 9:45 a.m., starting at Avenue M, going down Broadway then through Mackenzie Park to Parkway Drive.

Throughout the day, four stages will offer performances from a variety of West Texas talent.

• The BMW of Lubbock West Texas Roots Stage is the place to enjoy music typical of West Texas, including country and rock ’n roll, in the heart of the daytime activities just east of the Kids Area.

• The BMW of Lubbock Fiesta Stage will spotlight talented Tejano musicians and Mariachi bands in the center of daytime activities.

• The BMW of Lubbock East Stage located at the corner of Broadway and Canyon Lake Drive will feature four popular regional bands.

• The BMW of Lubbock West Stage located at the west end of the vendors’ row will feature several genres of music.

At 7 p.m., the Gorilla Law Firm Evening Concert will feature some of the best contemporary artists in the area.

The day winds down with the United Supermarkets Fireworks Extravaganza at 10 p.m.

Sponsors are a vital part of the day. Many area businesses have offered their support. This year’s Platinum Level sponsors are United Supermarkets, Gorilla Law Firm and Reliant.

THIS PATRIOTIC PARTY DIDN’T JUST appear out of the blue. Its roots go back to 1990.

“People were moving southward in Lubbock and farther away from downtown,” says Don Caldwell, president of Broadway Festivals, the nonprofit group that produces the ‘4th on Broadway@ Mackenzie Park.’ He also is a renowned musician and longtime West Texas music producer.

“In 1990, Lubbock attorney and then-future mayor David Langston and the Coalition of Downtown Churches wanted an event to draw people back to downtown to appreciate the beautiful architecture and history of the area. He asked me to do the music, and I gladly joined in the efforts.”

The group discussed options and landed on the idea of a street fest along Broadway on the 4th of July, 1991. They planned a parade, vendors, entertainment and family-oriented activities.

“Then, at the end of 1990, the Gulf War broke out,” Caldwell says. “In January 1991, President George H.W. Bush declared that the 4th of July that year would be a day of celebration for the returning Desert Storm troops.

“We had 40,000 attendees at that first event. I don’t think it even would have started or been as big without that added celebration.”

Caldwell notes that community members helped make the event happen. Many people loaned sound equipment and other items. First National Bank sponsored multiple stages with different types of entertainment followed by an evening concert north of the Civic Center in the grassy area by the old grain elevators. The Maines Brothers and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra performed.

“It was a community gathering,” he notes.

Today, the event happens at Mackenzie Park after the parade concludes. Caldwell comments that the heat at the park isn’t nearly

as intense as on the street and that it is easier to produce programs in one central location.

Throughout the years, the happy buzz from the annual event has helped spark the creation of other entertainment spots in and near Downtown Lubbock.

“The Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater in Mackenzie Park and the Depot District, home of the Cactus Theater, are offshoots of the 4th on Broadway, Caldwell says. “The energy created by that event carried forward and became the impetus for those venues.”

The spotlight on Mackenzie Park also has played a part in the selection of locations for the Windmill Museum and the Bayer Museum of Agriculture.

Although the “4th on Broadway @ Mackenzie Park” is established among Lubbock’s favorite annual events, Caldwell emphasizes that such events need continued community participation to succeed.

“The key is volunteerism,” he says. “Many people don’t realize how rewarding it is to help. I’ll never forget the exhilaration we all felt after that first year.”

Here’s hoping that feeling continues for many years to come.

For more information about the festival or to become involved in it, visit broadwayfestivals.com.

50-YEARS-PLUS TTAA MEMBERS

THE TTAA WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE FOLLOWING LOUD AND PROUD TECHSANS WHO HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS FOR 50-PLUS YEARS. THE RED NUMBER FOLLOWING THE MEMBER NAMES AND CLASS YEARS INDICATES TOTAL YEARS GIVING.

Jerry F. Grimes ’52 - 73

Tim ’51 & Tommie Hatch ’51 - 72

Bobbye R. Shaw ’46 - 71

Joyce A. Arterburn ’54 - 70

Norman D. Dyer ’51 - 69

Lona Jones - 69

Robert Kral, Sr. ’51 & Willa Kral ’51 - 69

Mary Jo Price ’53 - 69

Don ’53 & Helen Bingham - 68

Sondra Adair - 67

Shirley A. Cary ’58 - 67

Evelyn M. Davies - 67

Don ’53 & Nell Furgeson - 67

Mary L. Louder ’56 - 67

David ’51 & Wanda Pinson - 67

Barbara L. Ratliff ’54 - 67

Gwen Y. Sears - 67

Jim ’54 & Sue Sexton - 67

Maurice McClanahan, PE ’58 & Marion McClanahan - 66

Douglas R. McSwane, Sr. ’51 - 66

Carol L. Reed ’59 - 66

Donna N. Ridgway - 66

Royce ’59 & Sherrill Brooks ’62 - 65

Owen Hamilton ’53 - 65

Delbert ’58 & Patricia Hess ’58 - 65

Dan Howard, CPA ’59 & Kay Howard ’60 - 65

Peggy W. James ’64 - 65

Joyce McNeill - 65

Anne R. Von Roeder - 65

Harold M. Brannan, M.D. - 64

R. A. Brown, Jr. ’58 & Peggy Brown ’59 - 64

Eddie ’53 & Jerri Hajek - 64

Mary Dee Hamman ’77 - 64

Scott Hickman, PE ’57 & Gladys Hickman ’57 - 64

Linda L. Mankins - 64

Yvonne M. Prichard ’58 - 64

Neil & Barbara Stovall ’54 - 64

Don ’60 & Lila Vars ’62 - 64

Larry ’57 & Patricia Byrd - 63

Wallace D. Clonts ’57 - 63

Thomas ’59 & Jean Courtney ’81 - 63

Donnell ’59 & Sharla Echols ’59 - 63

Bob Ford ’62 & Carolyn Waddle-Ford - 63

Anisse B. Reynolds - 63

James Becton, Ph.D. ’58 - 62

Fred ’61 & Martha Davis ’67 - 62

Michael ’62 & Amelia Bogard ’61 - 62

Carol C. Douglass - 62

Robert G. Kinney, Ed.D. ’60 - 62

Donald ’59 & Gail Ledwig - 62

Nancy B. Loveless - 62

Joni W. McIlvain ’59 - 62

Carron R. Thomson ’62 - 62

Billy Wiseman, Ph.D. ’59 & Gladys Wiseman - 62

Sally Becker-Gentry - 61

Elena R. Brown - 61

Beverly J. Crawford ’62 - 61

Jerry ’57 & Fran Eskew - 61

Helen Franklin ’58 - 61

Jack Mason, Sr. ’61 & Lou Ann Mason - 61

Evelyn R. McDowell ’59 - 61

Charlene W. Parks ’57 - 61

Bob Salem, M.D. ’50 & Kay Salem ’73 - 61

Mark ’58 & Mickee Wyatt - 61

Bonnie J. Aycock ’85 - 60

Eddie ’60 & Billie Brown - 60

Carolyn P. Calvert ’59 - 60

James A. Gerick ’50 - 60

James ’60 & Carolynn Miller ’60 - 60

Marvin ’58 & Shirley Moore - 60

Bill ’60 & Karen Pfluger ’61 - 60

Samuel ’58 & Judy Ribble - 60

Mary Ann Childs ’58 - 59

John Coates, III ’62 & Marguerite Coates - 59

Col. Jimmy D. Cox, (Ret.) ’63 - 59

Col. Gomer C. Custer, (Ret.) ’57 - 59

Gayland ’60 & Royce Daugherty - 59

Bill ’61 & Peggy Dean ’66 - 59

Sharon E. Eatherly ’62 - 59

Boyd ’60 & Dolores Foster ’62 - 59

Gordon ’61 & Sigrid Graves - 59

Mary Ann Green ’64 - 59

Don R. Hufstedler ’55 - 59

Marjean S. Kitts ’49 - 59

Robert & Sharon Lockwood ’64 - 59

Janice C. Neelley ’64 - 59

Ben L. Nieswiadomy ’57 - 59

Robert ’51 & Susan Pfluger - 59

Dallas ’61 & Brenda Powell - 59

Ralph Ramsey, Jr. ’62 & Becky Ramsey - 59

Samuel ’58 & Judy Ribble ’62 - 59

Walter ’60 & Joyce Rinehart - 59

Ken Talkington, M.D. ’61 & Sandra Talkington ’64 - 59

Luanne Thornton ’57 - 59

W. Champ ’60 & Nancy Turner - 59

Joe ’60 & Nancy Abston - 58

Jill E. Allen ’58 - 58

Phillip ’64 & Pauline Clark ’64 - 58

Reginald ’62 & Rochelle Crump - 58

Susan H. Dortch ’62 - 58

Joe Glass, Jr. ’56 & Barbara Glass - 58

John ’61 & Elizabeth Guntharp - 58

Bill ’65 & Sharon Lipham ’64 - 58

Col. James Milam (Ret.) ’65 & Laura Milam - 58

James E. Raley ’62 - 58

Caryetta G. Thomas ’55 - 58

Joan B. Ullrich ’64 - 58

Barry Buchanan, PE ’60 & Terry Buchanan ’61 - 57

Joseph ’60 & Rosemary Crossett ’64 - 57

Robert ’68 & Susan Donohue - 57

Ellen B. Garrison ’63 - 57

Gerald ’66 & Christina Horn - 57

Kline ’62 & Kay Irvine - 57

Carol Mowery ’65 & Cliff Mowery, Jr. ’65 - 57

Larry ’57 & Rena Nelson - 57

Elyn B. Patterson ’64 - 57

Anita R. Smith ’63 - 57

P. T. Wurster ’65 - 57

Robert ’62 & Peggy Alexander - 56

David & Phyllis Boneau ’62 - 56

Helen Brittin, Ph.D. ’65 & Anthony Brittin - 56

Alice Byrd ’57 & Douglas Byrd, Jr. - 56

Nadine Craddick ’69 & The Honorable

Tom Craddick ’65 - 56

Charles ’61 & Linda Draper ’62 - 56

Charles ’63 & Dianne Etheridge - 56

N. Dale ’64 & Mary Finch - 56

Allyn Harrison ’67 - 56

Donald Hartman, PE ’65 & Glenna Hartman - 56

Don Hunt, M.D. ’61 & Delia Hunt - 56

Tom L. Laney ’62 & Patricia Park Laney ’62 - 56

H. Paul ’64 & Suzanne Price ’66 - 56

Linda C. Reagor ’60 - 56

Donald ’67 & Marilyn Smith - 56

James R. Berry ’60 - 55

Spencer Blocker ’54 - 55

Alan D. Brown ’69 - 55

Jimmy ’68 & Joyce Davis ’74 - 55

John ’66 & Edie Downs - 55

Dennis ’66 & Linda Foster - 55

Don B. Hay ’58 - 55

Victor ’64 & Jo Henderson ’63 - 55

Shelly C. Hudnall, Jr. ’50 - 55

Tom ’60 & Claudia Jenkins ’63 - 55

Rudolph M. Keeney - 55

J. Rodney Lewis ’61 & Andre Clark - 55

Linda L. Mooter - 55

Jill C. Nelson ’68 - 55

Rebecca A. Price ’58 - 55

Karl ’62 & Beverly Ransleben - 55

Benson Robertson, Sr. ’65 & Sharon Robertson - 55

G. Richard ’58 & Edwina Rosson - 55

Jack Stagner, Jr. ’68 & Sue Stagner ’67 - 55

Orville Summey, AIA ’54 & Virginia Summey - 55

Laura S. Wheeler ’54 - 55

Bryant Williams, Jr. ’61 & Brenda Williams - 55

Jerry ’65 & Susie Wilson ’66 - 55

Glenn D. Woody ’60 - 55

William ’71 & Kay Adams ’71 - 54

Jack ’62 & Nan Arthur ’62 - 54

Jayne Boston ’69 - 54

Lawrence ’67 & Joyce Christian - 54

Lewis ’53 & Cynthia Crossley - 54

The Honorable Pete Laney ’66 - 54

John ’70 & Lynnda McCoy ’68 - 54

Sally M. Murray ’65 - 54

Claude ’62 & Charlotte Perdue - 54

Ben G. ’65 & Molly Scott - 54

Robert Talbot, CPA ’70 & Stephanie Talbot - 54

Mary Lynne Tiner - 54

Fred ’71 & Pam Underwood - 54

Joe Dale Bryan ’57 - 53

Carl Cochrane, Jr. ’55 & Marie Cochrane ’55 - 53

W. R. ’61 & Mary Collier - 53

James ’64 & Janice Conkwright ’63 - 53

Peter ’67 & Jamey Davis ’68 - 53

Barbara G. DeCastro ’71 - 53

Robert ’70 & Linda Fannin - 53

Curtis ’67 & Janice Foster ’67 - 53

Mrs. Francine Gilbreath ’46 - 53

Dicky ’70 & Mary Gay Grigg - 53

Cindy G. Gruner ’69 - 53

H. R. Horn, Ph.D. ’66 & Margie Horn ’69 - 53

Tom ’62 & Jennie Link ’63 - 53

Ilah C. Merriman ’57 - 53

Paul & Patsie Milosevich ’53 - 53

Carolyn Neal ’64 & Tom Neal, D.V.M. - 53

Bert ’62 & Marcia Pope ’61 - 53

Walter ’70 & Betty Waller - 53

Ray ’71 & Ella Williams ’70 - 53

Victorine P. Willingham ’53 - 53

Bill ’60 & Barbara Womble ’62 - 53

Felix & Rebecca Wylie ’58 - 53

Robert ’65 & Barbara Allen - 52

Diane Brown ’69 - 52

Mrs. Judy Cooke - 52

Donald ’61 & Marilyn Curry - 52

Maj. Jack Flynt (Ret.) ’71 & Elaine Flynt - 52

Harvey ’64 & Sandy Garrison - 52

W. Hank Granger ’72 - 52

Bruce ’66 & Cara Herlin ’66 - 52

Larry ’71 & Jan Isom - 52

Cuyler ’72 & Carolyn Lawrence ’72 - 52

Jim ’59 & Janys Leary ’59 - 52

Patrick L. McMahon ’71 - 52

F. Max ’57 & Mary Merrell - 52

Carolyn T. Ogden ’71 - 52

Dale ’65 & Cheryl Swinburn - 52

Mary L. Turbeville ’60 - 52

Robert Tyler, Jr.’72 & Lindy Tyler - 52

W. Ferdie Walker ’68 - 52

William ’70 & Patricia Watson - 52

Jerry ’70 & Patricia Wolz - 52

David Ammons, Ph.D. ’71 & Cindy Ammons - 51

Glenn Dippel, CPA ’61 & Roxie Dippel ’70 - 51

Pat Ellebracht ’53 - 51

Lt. Col. Lawrence Gill ’65 & Mary Gill - 51

Ellen Green ’61 & Norris Green, Jr. ’60 - 51

Chancellor Emeritus Kent Hance ’65 - 51

Milton Hattaway, II ’66 & Jan Hattaway - 51

Joel ’71 & Becky Hayhurst ’72 - 51

Jack Henry, M.D. ’60 & Jane Henry ’01 - 51

Robert Jones, CPA ’66 & Jeanette Jones - 51

Charles E. LeBus ’61 - 51

Susan E. Lehmann ’71 - 51

Charles ’67 & Sue Ann Mika ’67 - 51

David C. Osborne ’61 - 51

Bill ’69 & Ginger Pittman - 51

Charles ’67 & Francine Ramage - 51

Sammie F. Saulsbury ’58 - 51

Deborah ’71 & John Sims ’65 - 51

Ruth M. Smith ’54 - 51

E. Carolyn Thomas ’72 - 51

Bobby G. Waddle ’55 - 51

Patrick Walsh, Jr. ’61 & Loretta Walsh - 51

Betty E. Wheeler ’59 - 51

Edwina D. Woolsey ’70 - 51

Ken ’63 & Renee Abraham ’71 - 50

Ira ’62 & Lauretta Adams - 50

Noel Barrick, AIA ’72 & Jeannie Barrick ’72 - 50

Marilyn Betts-King ’64 - 50

Clifton C. Blanchard - 50

Samuel ’70 & Christel Butler - 50

John Drummond, Ph.D. ’72 & Margaret Drummond - 50

Karen ’71 & Gene Elliott - 50

William Erwin, Ph.D. ’63 & Janis Erwin ’62 - 50

Elwood ’57 & Reva Freeman - 50

The Honorable Royal Furgeson, Jr. ’64 & Marcellene Malouf - 50

Linda K. Hampton ’70 - 50

Randy Hooks, Jr. ’69 & Ann Hooks - 50

Jerry ’55 & Patricia Jackson ’63 - 50

Jane Ann Jones ’58 - 50

Howard E. Kawazoe ’69 - 50

Jim ’60 & Carol Knowlton - 50

Ronald D. Larson ’70 - 50

Donald ’70 & Marilyn Lookadoo ’71 - 50

Frank Marlow ’75 - 50

Ronnie ’65 & Linda McWilliams - 50

Steve ’72 & Anita Messer - 50

Michael ’70 & Betty Mocek - 50

Ron Patterson ’72 - 50

John ’57 & Sandra Rogers - 50

Charles Shira, Sr. ’74 & Terry Shira ’75 - 50

Carolyn Simpson ’73 & John Simpson, III ’71 - 50

Nancy R. Stratta ’74 - 50

Eugenia ’96 & Jimmy Tillinghast - 50

Frank L. Westling ’70 - 50

John ’69 & Margaret Wheeler ’72 - 50

David ’64 & Carla Wight - 50

Walter Winn, PE ’72 & Phyllis Winn ’73 - 50

The First Toreador

BY JENNY SPURRIER, ED.D.

ON SATURDAY OCT. 3, 1925, Vol. I, No. 1 of The Toreador appeared. This would be the initial issue of the student paper for Texas Technological College. In 1925, there would be 12 issues, five in October, four in November, three in December (note: the second one, 10/10/1925, is not available online). As mentioned, the first issue was on a Saturday, as were all the other 1925 issues, with the exception of the Nov. 8 issue, which was on a Sunday. The first edition of the student newspaper and the newspaper in its entirety is a unique part of Texas Tech’s history.

This report on the first Toreador is a perfect addition to Texas Tech’s centennial celebration.

The paper is four pages in length. It is a combination of articles and advertisements. In it is offered the explanation that advertisements help support the student paper. The cost for students was covered by the student activity fee,

which was $3.00 per year and not compulsory. For nonstudents there was an annual cost of $1.50. Various merchants offered advertisements such as clothiers, drug stores and restaurants. Several of the ads welcomed the new students and faculty.

The paper offered various information. What struck me was how things have changed, and also how some things have not changed. Regarding changes, one obvious was the size, that is, the size of Tech made it possible to do things that today would not be possible. The paper reported that enrollment was close to 800, which was more than expected. Yet, President Horn was hosting an all-student social in the Administration Building. The Horns also were able to host a faculty social in their home. Local churches also hosted events in conjunction with the college. The first football game, between the Texas Tech Matadors and the McMurry College Indians ended in a scoreless tie, but it was reported that there were an estimated 10,000 fans in attendance.

According to a piece in the “Directory of Lubbock,” Vol. 1, 1925, the population of Lubbock was more than 13,000, so the game attendance was certainly impressive. Another change is in the makeup of students. An article headline read “boys outnumber girls 3 to 1,” with another stating “boys comprise 75% of enrollment.”

As striking as were the differences, so were the similarities. One snippet laments, “Since paying for their books, some of the students in the Tech are ready to take bankrupt law. Many first month allowances have been invested in this way and some have written back home for money already.”

Another similarity was enthusiasm about athletics and local businesses supporting these endeavors, which we still see today. In an article about the paper itself, “Salutatory and Apologies,” they apologize for some things about the paper and explain in part it is due to “waiting until the last moment.” Yes, this is something I can relate to today and could as a student also.

Although only four pages in length, the paper is packed with information relevant to students or of interest to students. They talk about the new college’s

library, athletics, events, bus service and the college band. There is a notification about the birth of baby “Ava” Ruth Stangel Barr. She would go on to graduate from Tech in 1946. They also detail the naming of the paper. One entry is a reference piece to what some call the wind tunnel at the Admin Building. In the piece, they call it a “sallyport,” or a secure entry.

Historic materials such as the The Toreador are a window to the past, which is kept open by the University Archives efforts to collect and make accessible historical documents and other items pertaining to Texas Tech. Through these materials we can see a portion of the past.

At the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library we are incredibly grateful to all of those who have donated materials on our quest to document history and cultural heritage. In 1925, when the first issue of The Toreador was printed, there was no world wide web, no Internet. Yet today, you can see this first issue from a computer anywhere in the world, by visiting http://collections2. swco.ttu.edu/community-list and looking up The Toreador. Enjoy reading and remembering your own time at Texas Tech.

The first edition of the student newspaper and the newspaper in its entirety is a unique part of Texas Tech’s history.

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BRENT ROSS FEARLESS CHAMPION AWARD

The TTAA is accepting nominations for Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award presented by the Texas Tech Credit Union to an undergraduate student at TTU who exhibits what it means to "strive for honor," living life to the fullest and love for Texas Tech. For detailed criteria and to submit nominations, visit texastechalumni.org/brentross.

Recipient will be recognized at A Matador Evening on October 13.

TTAA AWAR D NOMI NAT IONS

2023 Nominations for all awards will be accepted until July 14, 2023.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

The TTAA is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is historically given to recognize and honor alumni who have made significant contributions toward furthering the excellence of TTU through outstanding accomplishments, careers and/or through extraordinary levels of service. For detailed criteria and to submit nominations, visit texastechalumni.org/DA.

Recipients will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner on November 17.

RAIDER ON THE RISE AWARD

The TTAA is accepting nominations for the Raider on the Rise Award recognizing up-and-coming Red Raiders under 45 who have proven contributions to their community through professional expertise, public service and/or civic activities. For detailed criteria and to submit a nomination, visit texastechalumni.org/raiderontherise.

Recipients will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner on November 17.

TTAA 2023 EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING TTAA EVENTS.

SEPTEMBER 8 - 2023 Alumni Cup golf tournament | OCTOBER 13 - A Matador Evening honoring the Lauro F. Cavazos Award, Distinguished Service Award and Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award honorees | OCTOBER 14 – TTU Homecoming NOVEMBER 17 - Distinguished Alumni Dinner honoring the Distinguished Alumni Award and Raider on the Rise honorees

Association News Chapter Events

1. Texas Tech University took the 100th Centennial Celebration to Techsans across the state. A tour to promote the university and the centennial, which began in March, hit the road with a mobile billboard sporting the 100 logo. Pulled by an 18-wheeler, the display provided a great photo opportunity. Texas Tech brand ambassadors accompanied the tour, and chapters around the state hosted events whenever the tour was in their areas.

2. The Texas Tech Alumni Association-Bell County Chapter Centennial Celebration took place March 13 at Lions Park with good weather and an even better crowd of Red Raiders. Special thanks to sponsors Ty Taggart of Cospers Country Meat Market, Jack Hilliard Distributing of Temple, H-E-B and Walmart. Also, thanks to founding chapter members Mike and Glenna Bowie, who helped launch the new chapter, based in Belton. Mike is president, and Glenna is scholarship coordinator

3. and 3a.The TTU Centennial truck made a stop March 16 on the Texas Tech at Waco campus. In attendance were several TTU at Waco education majors, including Natalie Brooks ‘23 with her kids, Chase and Stella.

Natalie has never been to Lubbock but wears her ring proudly and looks forward to visiting campus when she graduates. Chase and Stella plan to be next-gen Techsans.

4. A fun but wet evening on March 16 took place at The Rustic in Dallas with hundreds of fellow Techsans participating. Happy 100th Birthday, Texas Tech!

5. March 28 was a little colder than expected, but the #TTU100 centennial stop in Midland was hosted by the Texas Tech Alumni Association Permian Basin Chapter. Local Red Raiders enjoyed posing with fellow Techsans by the centennial rig at The Tailgate.

6. The TTU Centennial mobile billboard served as a float in the Battle of the Flowers Parade on April 28. The oldest and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracted crowds of more than 350,000 attendees every second Friday during Fiesta. Trini Valdez and members of the Texas Tech Alumni Association-San Antonio Chapter represented San Antonio Techsans at the event.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CURT LANGFORD AND THE TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2023 Alumni Professionals of Texas Conference

THE TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION hosted the 2023 Alumni Professionals of Texas conference April 23-25 in Lubbock. The organization consists of alumni association staff members from colleges and universities across the Lone Star State.

Keynote speaker for opening night was Texas Tech University graduate and former TTAA National Board President Linda Rutherford ’88, chief administrator & communications officer, Southwest Airlines. Giving the keynote welcome address was Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D.

Conference activities included speed sessions with panels of alumni professionals from different schools and an alumni success panel. Sessions addressed topics such as the 1923 Society, Texas Tech Day of Giving; volunteer efforts; merging alumni relations and annual giving; school ring traditions and giving engagement programming.

After hours, attendees enjoyed dinners, karaoke and casino night and a visit to the National Ranching Heritage Center.

The TTAA 2023 APT Committee that organized and managed the conference included staff members Chris Snead, chair; Kristina Woods Butler; Lori Garcia; Kahlie Ingram Callison; Courtney Jordan; David Low; Jim Douglass; Andrea Broyles Watson and Everett Corder.

1983

TIMOTHY A. OLIVER (BLA Landscape Architecture) Lubbock,Texas,has been awarded the inaugural Frank Webb Memorial Award for his piece entitled “Peavey Elevator” at the American Watercolor Society dinner. The American Watercolor Society is a nonprofit membership organization that began in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor painting in America. Each year the Society holds a juried exhibition of watercolors from artists throughout the world. His wife is MELISSA A. OLIVER (BA ’85 Advertising and Public Relations).

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1990

DREW P. HARDIN (BS Civil Engineering) Austin, Texas, was named senior vice president of community development and growth with Parkhill and will focus on business development and firmwide strategies to better serve communities across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Drew has more than 30 years of experience in design, management and organizational leadership and has worked on civil infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. Prior to the position with Parkhill, he was vice president and

shareholder for Fort Worth-based Freese and Nichols, Inc., and vice president and director for Lockwood, Andrews & Newman. His wife is Sherry.

1994

LESLIE M. DUKE (BS Civil Engineering) Lewisville, Texas, has been named the new CEO of Burns and McDonnell. Leslie will be the eighth CEO in the firm’s 125-year history. Burns & McDonnell is an American architecture and engineering company based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is owned 100% by its employees. Burns & McDonnell is a family

A GLIMPSE AT TEXAS TECH’S HERITAGE The 1963 “La Ventana” yearbook features the band organization Tau Beta Sigma, founded in 1946. The Beta chapter is a sister organization to Kappa Kappa Psi, national band fraternity. Tau Beta Sigma honors band men and women and works to better the band. PHOTO RESEARCHED BY JEAN ANN CANTORE

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DAVID L. CAFFEY (MA Ed.’73, Ed.D.’78 Curriculum & Instruction) Lubbock, Texas, has released the book “When Cimarron Meant Wild: The Maxwell Land Grant Conflict in New Mexico and Colorado.” The Spanish word cimarron, meaning “wild” or “untamed,” refers to a region in the southern Rocky Mountains where control of timber, gold, coal and grazing lands long bred violent struggle. After the U.S. occupation following the 1846–1848 war with Mexico, this tract of nearly two million acres came to be known as the Maxwell Land Grant.“When Cimarron Meant Wild” presents a new history of the collision that occurred over the region’s resources between 1870 and 1900. David describes the epic late-nineteenth-century range war in an account deeply informed by his historical perspective on social, political and cultural issues that beset the American West to this day. His wife is Mary.

LIESL DARR SCHUH (BA ’07 Public Relations) San Antonio, Texas, has written and self-published her first children’s book called “The Girl Dad.” The book tells the story about the special relationship between daddies and daughters. “The Girl Dad” is based on true events that have happened in Schuh’s household raising three girls. She wrote it to honor her husband for being the girl dad he is and to capture the memories made with their daughters. While growing up in Texas, Liesl’s upbringing was rooted in faith, family and friendships. She carried these with her into adulthood, where, when faced with challenges, she would lean on those around her. Losing herself along the way, Schuh struggled with addiction, and entered into treatment in Spring 2015. She has since been sober and is in recovery. She remains fully aware that had she not gone through the suffering that she did, the life she has today would not have been possible. Her life experiences serve as a source of support for others struggling. Liesl is a San Antonio, Texas, native, and a mother of three daughters alongside her husband. Liesl is a first-time author and former public relations professional. Her husband is STEPHEN M. SCHUH (BA ’08 Communication Studies).

JENNI D. AVERY (BA ’02 Public Relations) Lubbock, Texas, has written her first book, “The Dumb Blonde’s Guide to Divorce.” Jenni wrote the book to give readers a short, concise and easy-to-read understanding of what happens or can happen during a divorce. Her goal is to pass along her experience to provide hope to help others during what was the most emotionally devastating and fearful time of her life. In short, this book shares the do’s and don’ts that she would tell her friends to make it easier for them than it was for her. After her divorce, she sold her spa and is working as a makeup artist in addition to helping others with her experience, strength and love.

L.M. BERTHIAUME (BA ’04 Political Science) Falls Church, Virginia, authored “Defining Me,” a novel about a woman at a crossroads in her life, who revisits past decisions and memories in order to shape her path forward. It lays out struggles many women face but rarely discuss. The book fulfills a long-time dream of L.M.’s to become a published author. She is a retired commercial real estate broker and was with JBG SMITH in the D.C. area for more than 15 years.

of companies bringing together a team of 13,500 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects and more to design and build critical infrastructure. Over the past two decades, she helped expand the firm’s customer base from one local Houston client when she joined the firm to more than 650 local, regional and national clients in the industrial, refining, chemical, manufacturing and power utility markets. Her husband is TRAVIS L. DUKE (BA ’93 English).

SCOTT A. DEMEL (BA Architecture) Brooklyn, New York, has been named a partner at Marvel New York, a firm that focuses on architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, interior design and graphic design. Scott is currently overseeing historic renovation of Hotel Chelsea and Lexington Avenue Armory and design-build work for the City Of New York. Recently completed projects include renovation of Building 77, design of the New Lab and Naval Cemetery Landscape — all in the Brooklyn Navy Yard; a residential high-rise at Pearson Street; plus, streetscapes, waterfront and planning work for the Battery Park City Authority. His wife is SARA J. DEMEL (BA ’92 Architecture).

1998

LAURA A. HESCOCK (BFA Art Education) Memphis, Tennessee, was named the new CEO of Benefit Recovery Group. Prior to becoming CEO, Laura served as the chief strategy officer for six years. Benefit Recovery Group specializes in managing the financial and member risks in health plan subrogation for fortune 500 employers. Her husband is BRADLEY C. HESCOCK (BBA ’98 Finance/Real Estate).

AARON J. BOENIG (BLA Landscape Architecture) and ADAM B. BOENIG (BLA ’00 Landscape Architecture) Austin, Texas, are the co-founders and co-presidents of Brohn Homes. The company recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and has grown from a single-house construction project in 2002, into one of Central Texas’ leading homebuilders. The company has placed more than 3,100 buyers into homes over the last two decades and has increased its number of closings every year since 2014 — even through COVID-19 and an increasingly competitive regional housing market. In 2021 Brohn Homes closed on 760 homes, the highest total in a calendar year to date. Aaron’s wife is KALIN

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Evalis ’91 & Jesus Chapa ’90

Chris ’94 & Jessica Chapman

Kyle ’98 & Ivette Chapman

Sam ’69 & Linda Chase

Alice ’71 & Art Chavez ’74

David Cheatham ’89 & Daniel Paettie

Andrea ’07 & Heath Cheek ’03

Sheran & Tommy Childress

Randal K. Christopher ’06

Mark A. Cina ’75

Jorda ’96 & Lexi Cire

Peggy E. Clark ’64

Lt. Gen. Robert T. Clark (Ret.) ’70

Brandy ’99 & Travis Clegg ’03

Bobby ’73 & Rhonda Clifton

Charles M. Clodfelter, M.D. ’92

Kelly ’81 & Paige Close ’83

Molly A. Collie ’86

Gary ’96 & Kelly Collins

Janice ’83 & Jeffrey Conner ’83

Tim ’80 & Paula Cooper

Mr. Eric ’08 & Mrs. Alyson Contakos ’08

Jennifer B. Costello ’99

Chris Cottrell, M.D. ’94 & Jana Cottrell

Kim & Pamela Coulter

The Honorable David Counts, III ’83 & Jill Counts ’83

Boyd ’90 & Teri Cowan ’89

Col. Jimmy D. Cox, (Ret.) ’63

Bob Craig, Jr. ’73 & Dana Craig ’79

Cody ’04 & Lauren Craig ’02

Rebecca ’03 & Adam Crawford

Kelly & Terry Crofoot

Brenton ’96 & Carrie Croley ’95

Andy Crowson, D.D.S. ’81 & Nancy Crowson ’81

Charles ’76 & Salty Cruser

Justin ’06 & Shawn Culpepper

William L. Cumiford, Ph.D. ’77

Ronald ’75 & Barbara Cummins

J. Kirk ’75 & Kay Cunningham

John Cunningham, M.D. ’00 & Kandis Cunningham

Casey ’89 & Mindi Curnutt ’89

Lisa L. Curnutt ’88

Missi M. Currier, Ph.D. ’08

Thomas Curtis, AIA ’80 & Gloria Curtis ’79

Jennifer L. Curtis ’84

Megan R. Cuzzo ’21

John ’78 & Teresa Czapski

William ’73 & Lynn Dampeer

Shari J. Damron ’72

Mark Daniels ’81

The Honorable Jim Bob Darnell ’70 & The Honorable Kara Darnell ’98

Patrick ’91 & Shannon Dauchot ’91

Amy Daughters ’91 & William Daughters, II

Steven ’79 & Lisa Davidson

Renee ’01 & Calvin Davis

Jewell Davis, M.D. ’77 & Kathy Davis

Kenneth ’84 & Lisa Davis

Sean ’86 & Donna Davis

Enoch ’60 & Frances Dawkins

Audra Day, Ph.D. ’99 & Miles Day, M.D.

Bill Dean, Ed.D. ’61 & Peggy Dean ’66

Doug ’93 & Rachel Deaton ’93

Maribel DeJesus ’20

Edgar ’89 & Cindy Delgado

Monica ’03 & Benny Delgado

Brandon ’96 & Mary Elisabeth Denmon ’94

Todd ’86 & D’Aun Denton

Marcus ’00 & Ashleigh Dickerson

Jason ’99 & Cheri Dickerson ’99

Billy Dippel, Jr. ’82 & Carolyn Dippel

Joseph Dockery, Jr. ’93 & Kim Dockery

Donald Doherty, Jr. ’75 & Lori Doherty

Frank Dominguez, III ’06

Teresa ’80 & George Dorch

Johnny ’88 & Joyce Dossey

Mark Doty ’98

Jim ’70 & Patti Douglass ’85

Belle R. Dowell

Clark ’68 & Frances Dowell ’68

Michael B. Dowell

John ’66 & Edie Downs

Charles & Mary Doyle

David ’82 & Allison Doyle

Dillon ’05 & Brindley Drake

Don ’73 & Pamela Drake

Jack ’64 & Vicky Driskill

Scott Dueser ’75

Georgianna ’73 & James Duke ’73

Bob ’73 & Pamela DuLaney ’77

The Honorable Kathryn J. Dunbabin ’66

The Honorable Robert Duncan ’76 & Terri Duncan

Marc ’90 & Susanne Dunham

Anthony ’08 & Sarah Durham

Cora ’07 & Jeremy Dziuk

Robert ’72 & Bonny Eakens

Donna ’82 & J. R. Edinburgh

Shane ’95 & Eddie Edler

Reverend Richard Edwards ’73 & Jo Beth Edwards

Howard ’66 & Rita Ehler

ClayA. Elkins ’96

Pat Ellebracht ’53

Tate ’92 & Janice Elliott

Brian ’93 & Sharon Ellis ’94

Tracy ’77 & Cary Elms ’94

Michael ’73 & Patty Erspamer ’74

Cindy Eschenburg ’81 & Robert Eschenburg, III ’81

Edward ’99 & Linda Esparza ’81

Jay & Sarah Eulenbach

Charles Fabling, Jr. & Lee Fabling ’69

David ’76 & Jetti Fahle

Edie ’83 & Scott Fanning ’82

Quinton A. Farley ’81

Jesse Faught, Jr. ’73 & Brenda Faught

Case ’07 & Lindsay Fell

LeQuinne Ferebee ’71

Jeremy ’98 & Amanda Ferrell

Jan ’75 & Karl Fescenmeyer ’75

Fern L. Finck ’71

Jenne ’78 & Thomas Finke ’78

Edward ’87 & Julie Fletcher ’87

Benton ’77 & Linda Floerke

Phillip L. Flournoy ’14

Kim C. Ford ’83

Regent L. Frederick ’78 & Mrs. Ginger Francis ’79

Nicky ’83 & Betty Fowler

Chris J. Foyt ’05

Michael A. Franco ’02

Dustin C. Freeman ’15

Aaron Friedman ’21

Daniel ’79 & Delores Fromme

James ’92 & Michelle Fuller

Linda ’69 & Terry Fuller ’77

Richard ’88 & Lori Furr

Melinda ’84 & Ricky Gaddis

Stephen ’72 & Danette Gallagher

Steven G. Gamble, Ph.D. ’67

Ernesto ’04 & Jennifer Garcia

Teresa ’95 & William Gardner

Anthony L. Garner ’04

Joe ’84 & Linda Garner ’83

Enrique A. Garza ’90

Jorge Garza, II ’94 & Patricia Garza ’05

Linda ’89 & Larry Gaston

Connor A. Gates ’19

Steven D. Gatlin ’73

John ’74 & Anne Gavin

Carole ’80 & Mike Gayler ’81

Christopher ’07 & Mary Gellner ’05

David R. George ’86 & Kathleen O’Shea ’88

Bryan ’92 & Krista Gerlich ’93

Barrett J. Gibson ’00

Henry Gill, M.D. ’74 & Jean Gill ’70

Stephany Gillan ’95 & Lt. Col. Bryan Gillan

Vance Ginn, Ph.D. ’06 & Emily Ginn ’06

James ’73 & Joy Gissler

Patrick A. Gonzales ’21

Bryan ’73 & Nancy Gossett

Diane ’71 & Robert Gossett ’70

Jeremy ’99 & Lauren Gott

Addison Gradel, Ed.D. ’82 & Tammie Gradel ’17

Dennis Graham, D.O. ’71 & Angi Graham

Chad ’96 & Michelle Gray ’96

LaNette Gray

Ellen Green ’61 & Norris Green, Jr. ’60

Justin & Kasey Green

Mary Ann Green ’64

Todd Gregory ’85

Geneva Griffin ’51

Jeffrey ’11 & Katie Griffin

Joel ’99 & Kristi Griffin

Wade Griffin, Jr. ’98 & Sarah Griffin

Dicky ’70 & Mary Gay Grigg

Shelby A. Guest ’98

Ferhat Guven ’96

Terri Guy ’73 & Dan Guy, Ph.D.

David J. Haass

Tony R. Hahn

Louise ’86 & Scott Haigler ’86

Luke ’00 & Beth Haile

Eddie ’53 & Jerri Hajek

Rickey ’74 & Sherrie Hale

D ’Ann Hall ’86

D. Brett Hall ’86

Ivan ’64 & Martha Hall

Jessie Hall

John P. Hall ’04

Russell ’98 & Krystal Hall

Zachary A. Hall ’10

Beverly ’70 & Bruce Hamelin ’70

Phillip P. Hamman, IV ’01

Ron ’68 & Nancy Hammonds

Susan A. Hampton ’77

Chancellor Emeritus Kent R. Hance ’65

Darrin ’94 & Maureen Hanson

Jeffrey ’80 & Sarah Harbaugh ’80

Kenneth ’89 & Stephanie Harding ’89

John Hardy, M.D. ’99 & Nancy Hardy ’99

David Harkins, Ph.D. ’92 & Victoria Harkins, Ph.D. ’92

Jim ’86 & Nancy Harman ’81

Allen ’86 & Beverly Harp

Owen Harrison, III ’73 & Lois Harrison

Jim ’83 & Susan Hart ’83

Robert Hart, M.D. ’80 & Susan Nelson, M.D.

Natalie Y. Harvill, PE ’97

Tim ’51 & Tommie Hatch ’51

Garry Hays, II ’00 & Erin Hays

Nathan H. Hays ’11

The Honorable Phillip Hays ’81 & Tricia Hays ’80

Richard ’76 & Marietta Hayter

Brad ’90 & Kimberly Heffington ’90

Daniel ’81 & Nita Heinchon ’81

Don J. Heinrich ’74

Laura ’95 & Chuck Heinz

Eric Hellman, M.D. ’13 & Lia Hellman ’14

Cheryl Helms ’78 & Lloyd Helms, Jr. ’79

James ’86 & Margaret Henderson

Alan ’64 & Cassandra Henry ’67

Ryan ’94 & Melynn Henry

Danny ’76 & Mary Jane Henson ’75

Jeremy Hernandez, M.D. ’99 & Staci Hix-Hernandez, M.D. ’99

Kelli ’90 & Ross Hilburn ’89

Ronald ’70 & Edith Hilliard

Embry ’65 & Martha Hines ’89

LeeAnn M. Hinkle ’00

Mike ’68 & Frankie Hitt

Douglas ’76 & Valerie Hlavaty ’76

Carey Hobbs

Robert W. Hodge, II

Karen A. Hodges ’64

Ross B. Hodges ’07

Greg ’86 & Lori Hoes

Joellen Hogan ’76 & Ted Hogan, Jr. ’77

Lamicha M. Hogan, Ph.D. ’22

Hailey ’20 & Hawks Holder ’21

Chad M. Holliday ’09

Robert ’60 & Kyle Hood

Dan Hook ’57

Paul ’72 & Iris Horton

Stan ’86 & Whitney Horton

Denney ’81 & Janette Howard

James Huckaby, CPA ’66 & Clara Huckaby

Elizabeth L. Huddleston ’68

Dale ’86 & Jennifer Hudspeth ’86

Walter Huffman, JD ’67 & Kathy Huffman

Jason ’98 & Anna Hughes

Laura ’97 & Scott Hughey

Jimmie ’56 & Betsy Hunt

Debbie ’72 & Steve Hurt ’71

Monica ’94 & Michael Hutchison

Brandon ’87 & Neasa Iden

Jon ’14 & Melanie Irvine

Nancy ’80 & Rex Isom ’78

Donald ’66 & Janice Jackson

Joshua ’00 & Amy Jackson

Tami I. James ’90

Kirby ’04 & Rainey Janke

Roger ’74 & Deni Jeschke

Alfonzo ’06 & Jerrica Jimenez

Abid ’96 & Narisha Jindani

Christopher ’08 & Margaret Joachim

Carla Johnson ’62 & The Honorable Philip Johnson

Jeremy ’00 & Trina Johnson ’99

Melanie ’95 & Scott Johnson ’94

Amy Jones ’95 & Hamlin Jones, IV ’96

Bradley ’86 & Lynette Jones

Chelsea ’15 & Jace Jones ’17

Chris ’68 & Donald Jones ’68

Craig ’72 & Dowanne Jones

David Jones ’69

James ’83 & Beth Jones

Lona F. Jones

Mark ’79 & Connie Jones ’81

Steve ’70 & Ginny Jones

Theron ’88 & Ida Jones

Wilson ’88 & Lendy Jones

Adaryll D. Jordan ’99

Doug ’78 & Courtney Jordan ’86

Van Josselet ’74

J. David ’86 & Carrie Joyner

Phillip ’09 & Kara Danielle Kahlich

Gust ’96 & Tish Kallas

Mary K. Kallus, Ph.D. ’93

Debra Keffler ’75 & Richard Keffler, Jr. ’75

James ’68 & Susan Kelly

Michael Stinson ’66 & Pamela Kennedy

Mike ’75 & Julia Kerr

Rebecca ’00 & Ryan Kerr ’03

Brice Key, MBA ’94 & Darby Key

Michael & Tracy Kiefer ’87

Max Kiesling, Ph.D. ’89 & Rebekah Kiesling

Vanessa L. Kilgore ’06

Marli ’07 & Kaden Kimberlin

Truitt ’00 & Kay Kimbrough ’01

Carol King

Abby ’16 & Matthew King ’10

Christopher ’95 & Heather King

Robby ’94 & Amy Kirkland

Chris Kirksey, PE ’84 & Betsy Kirksey ’83

Brenda ’84 & Michael Kitten ’91

Casey S. Klesel, Pharm.D. ’09

Terry ’71 & Linda Knight

Tara ’92 & Scot Knight

Susan ’89 & Thomas Knittle ’89

Jon ’84 & Michele Kocen ’84

Gaylon ’57 & Barbara Kornfuehrer

Melody H. Kramer ’71

Brandon ’04 & Callie Kuehler ’09

Serena B. Kundysek ’90

Brant C. Kuykendall ’06

Keenie ’67 & Jack Kyle

David M. Ladewig ’09

Marcus ’94 & Paige LaGuardia ’93

James K. Lambeth ’21

Kerren Lampe, Ed.D. ’74 & Richard Lampe, M.D.

Erin ’03 & Travis Land ’02

Julie ’96 & David Lane

Curt ’90 & Jill Langford ’90

Scott ’92 & Tyfani Lanier ’94

Jeffery ’91 & Kendra Lansdell ’91

Michael D. Lao ’04

Keith ’80 & Jackie Larkin

Aaron ’03 & Jaime Larmer ’04

Ronald D. Larson ’70

Jon-Paul ’00 & Melissa Lascalere

Carol ’94 & Douglas Lathem ’94

Marcy Lawless ’93 & Robert Lawless, Ph.D.

Jeff Lawlis, CPA ’89 & Meghan Lawlis

Shery Layne ’81

Carol Layton, Ed.D. ’93 & Bradley Layton ’09

Kelly ’78 & Robert Leach

Brent & Angie Lee

Peyton ’91 & Kelly Legg ’92

Susan E. Lehmann ’71

Carol Leito ’79 & James Leito, III ’79

Phil D. Lemons ’82

Louis Lester, M.D. ’85 & Sylvia Lester

Joseph ’61 & Jung Lew

Andrew ’12 & Ashley Lewis ’11

Gary ’73 & Kay Lewis ’73

Regent Michael Lewis ’72 & Robin Lewis

Scott Liles, AIA ’91 & Amanda Liles ’92

Kobi ’05 & Robert Lincoln

John & Tabitha Lipham

Geoffrey ’93 & Caroline Lochausen

Christopher ’93 & Stacy Loveless ’92

David ’87 & Maria Low ’90

Sarah ’99 & Timothy Lowry ’99

Maj. Gen. Vince Luchsinger, Ph.D. ’59 & Lou Luchsinger, Ed.D. ’81

Eleanor ’77 & Ronald Luke

Kyle M. Lukert ’96

Sandra W. Lutz, Ed.D. ’74

Arrington Madison, M.D. ’17 & Bradley Madison ’10

Julio Madrigal, Ed.D. ’82 & Dolores Madrigal

Jennifer ’05 & Michael Majors ’03

Mark Mankins, M.D. ’81 & Cyndi Mankins

Jeffrey Marshall, CPA ’97 & Kathryn Marshall ’96

Brad ’77 & Carol Martin ’77

Maj. Gen. Thomas & Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello ’80

Larry Mask ’80

Gretchen ’03 & Gary Massingill

Robin Mathis, Ph.D. ’99 & Christopher Mathis ’96

Peggy ’76 & Gregg Maxwell

Jan Maykus

Joe Bob Mayo, CLU ’70 & Jo Mayo ’71

James McAteer, CPA ’73 & Monika McAteer

David ’80 & Janet McCalla

Lt. Kimberley McCann ’95 & Thomas G. McCann, II

Joan McComb-Dominey ’67 & Joseph Dominey

Mark ’80 & Paula McClellan ’82

Monica ’84 & Stephen McCormick

Brian ’75 & Wetonnah McCoy

Beverly J. McDuff ’54

Taylor R. McElyea ’18

Stacey ’90 & Michael McGraw

Gae McInroe, Ph.D. ’91 & Kevin McInroe ’91

Raymond McKim, III ’77 & Betty McKim

Kelly H. McKinzie ’90

Amy McLane ’97 & Drayton McLane, III

Kevin ’73 & Karen McMahon ’73

Bart ’87 & Vivian McMeans

William R. McMillan ’02

Tom W. McMorris ’67

Daniel ’88 & Whitney McWilliams

Jennifer J. Mehlow ’97

Kyle ’03 & Jacklyn Meismer

Lt. Col. Leonard Melcher (Ret.) ’68 & Shirley Melcher ’69

Lori ’99 & Mark Mettille

Julie K. Meyer ’83

Ryan ’03 & Haley Meyer

Robert ’82 & Sarah Miers

David ’71 & Katherine Miller

Frosty ’68 & Vicki Miller

Jacob ’01 & Jennifer Miller

Lon E. Miller ’71

Mark F. Miller, Ph.D. ’82

Nicholas ’96 & TeriAnn Miller

Shannon ’99 & Chris Miller

Lindsay ’81 & Karen Mills

Michael ’85 & Jennifer Minnis

Douglas E. Mires ’68

Mary R. Mitchell ’93

Martin ’93 & Lorey Molina

Patty Montgomery

Gwendolyn K. Moore ’02

Marc H. Moore ’04

Patrick ’94 & Kathryn Moore

Patrick ’82 & Rene Moore ’82

Brad ’82 & Carla Moran ’88

Jennifer M. Moran ’89

Chris ’79 & Pamela Morphew ’80

Cathy ’77 & Craig Morris ’78

Marvin ’73 & Peggy Morris ’71

Trey Morris, M.D. ’03 & Jerome Morris ’10

Janet G. Moseley ’65

Wendy J. Moss ’94

Tommy ’75 & Debra Mrazek ’81

James ’11 & Paula Mustin

Stanley ’72 & Linda Nadolski ’72

Bill ’77 & Sharon Napier ’76

Mrs. Nancy Neal ’85 & Thomas Neal, M.D.

Mark ’85 & Susan Nelson

Michael ’02 & Carrie Nelson

Melissa ’86 & Rod Nelson ’89

Crystal Neustadt ’03 & Jean Neustadt, III

Jerry ’81 & Shelli Nevans

James ’90 & Michele Newcomb

Lyndel ’55 & Billie Newsom

Amy A. Nichols ’03

Coby B. Nichols ’98 & Armando Pando

Garrett ’16 & Sydney Nichols ’15

Jody ’05 & Leigh Nichols

John D. Nichols

Benny ’74 & Vicki Nixon ’73

Jane ’08 & Keith Nodskov

Melanie ’86 & Michael Norton ’85

Kenneth ’74 & Deborah Norvell

Amanda ’03 & Terry O’Connor

Michael Olay, M.D. ’90 & Sabrina Olay, M.D.

Kim ’88 & Jerry Ostert

Selena ’02 & David Overholt

Melvin ’73 & Rebecca Owen

Michael Owen, M.D. ’70 & Loretta Owen ’71

Mr. John ’71 & Mrs. Cynthia Owens ’73

Juan Padilla, Jr. ’76 & Nancy Padilla

Salina ’00 & Brian Palmerton

Bob J. Paradiso ’79

Rickey ’00 & Brenna Parker

Joe Parker, Jr. ’73 & Marjorie Parker ’73

Paul ’82 & Crystal Parkinson

Stanley D. Pastusek ’83

Braden ’13 & Lauren Pate ’10

Janeen C. Patterson

Roe ’95 & Tonya Patterson ’95

Carolyn Pawelek

Todd ’92 & Kimberly Payton

Bob ’71 & Jaclyn Pearson ’72

Roberto Pena, Jr. ’93 & Denise Pena

Brandon ’07 & Nicole Penn ’05

Brenda J. Peters ’74

J. Anthony ’80 & Lisa Petrelli

Diana K. Pfaff ’91

Robert ’51 & Susan Pfluger

Matthew ’98 & Rebecca Phillips

Steve ’93 & Stacey Phillips ’93

Jane ’83 & Scott Piercy ’78

Bill ’69 & Ginger Pittman

Jerry Pittman, CPA ’66 & Susan Pittman ’66

Steve ’75 & Kelley Pitts ’82

Jonathan ’06 & Sara Platt ’06

David R. Portalatin ’89

James ’00 & Patricia Potratz

Kevin ’94 & Patricia Powers

Gregory ’96 & Heather Prather

J. R. Price ’70

Terry L. Price ’75

Col. James Pryor (Ret.) ’87 & Charlotte Pryor ’88

Scott ’80 & Carroll Pullen

Mendy ’81 & Terry Putman ’69

Dean Quinn ’82

David ’92 & Elena Quintanilla ’93

Charles Railsback, M.D. ’64 & Jackie Railsback

Ben ’76 & Jeannie Ralston ’77

Benjamin G. Ralston ’08

Janie ’79 & Isidro Ramirez ’73

Rebecca Ramirez ’01 & Robert Villalpando

David ’73 & Cathy Ramsey ’73

Jill Rankin, PE ’96 & Daniel Rankin ’96

Gregory ’93 & Desi Rasco

Austin ’12 & Jessica Ray ’12

Samuel M. Ray, IV ’66

Felicia A. Redmond ’84

Mr. B. Jack ’72 & Mrs. Janet Reed ’71

Jeremy ’00 & Sarah Rehwald

Steve ’72 & Barbara Reichmuth

Becky ’74 & Jack Rentz ’74

Marcos Reyes, M.D. ’05 & Raina Reyes

Anisse B. Reynolds

Diane Reynolds, DNP ’01 & Jorge Rodriguez

Christopher & Danielle Reznicek

Ann Lee Rhodes ’71

Hannah ’12 & Travis Rhodes ’17

Rhonda Rhodes ’88 & Terry Howard

Joseph ’04 & Christen Rians

Christopher Richards ’02 & Jacqueline Vega Richards ’05

Alison Richardson, MS ’87 & Michael Richardson ’85

Shaun ’97 & Stephanie Richardson ’97

David ’82 & Jill Ricks

Julie ’81 & Tommy Rigsby ’79

Clayton ’86 & Cathleen Riley

Walter ’60 & Joyce Rinehart

Charles ’84 & Michele Rippy

Janet O. Rippy

Amy ’07 & Cody Ritchey

Randy & Holly Robbins

Kathy E. Hager Roberts ’72

Clark Robinson, M.D. ’89 & Michelle Robinson

Susan R. Robinson ’70

Jon Kevin ’82 & Kay Robison

Jamie Rocha ’00

Joshua Rodgers, Pharm.D. ’03 & Tiffany Rodgers, Pharm.D. ’01

Brooks Rogers, M.D. ’87 & Keith Rogers

Elizabeth A. Roll ’05

Evan M. Roll ’14

Julie ’85 & Stephen Roper ’84

Dr. Duane J. Rosa ’89

Susan ’76 & Robert Rose

Paul ’68 & Judy Rostad ’68

John Roueche, III ’88 & Elise Roueche

April & Jeff Rumsey

Shelby L. Russell ’85

Tyler Russell, CFP, RICP ’07 & Jenny Russell

Dawn ’89 & Alan Rust

John ’96 & Suzanne Saenz ’95

Desiree Sage ’80

Keith Samples ’77

Sherry ’77 & Alan Sancibrian

Stacy ’98 & Gilbert Sandoval

Sammie F. Saulsbury ’58

James Saye, III ’81 & Ann Saye

Richard Scales ’60

Bob Schlinkman, Jr. ’71 & Anne Schlinkman

Ryan ’01 & Mindy Schneider ’02

M ’Lissa ’00 & Jeremy Schoening

Steven ’76 & Karen Schultz

Ernest Schutt, III ’75 & Diana Schutt

Cortney Bowen-Schwalbe ’99 & Ken Schwalbe

Landry ’05 & Amy Scott ’05

Lori ’80 & Ricky Scott ’81

Sue Selfridge

Kayce ’01 & Roy Sellers

Pamela ’77 & Thomas Sellers ’77

Melinda ’72 & Stephen Shanklin ’71

Jason ’02 & Laura Sharp

Daniel ’93 & Karina Shaver

Justin ’01 & Robbie Shepherd ’03

William ’83 & Cindy Shields

Kim Shinn, PE ’78 & Nan Shinn

Ginny ’71 & John Shoaf ’72

Gary H. Shores ’63

Kevin Sieck, M.D. ’95 & Tisha Sieck

Evan ’14 & Jessica Simmons ’14

Jeffrey ’89 & Meredith Sipes ’91

James ’69 & Lynn Slack

Kenneth L. Slack, Jr. ’71

Steven ’75 & Katherine Smethie

Curtis ’84 & Katy Smith ’84

Cynthia D. Smith ’05

Drue ’93 & Jill Smith ’92

Gary ’58 & Alice Smith

Jim ’87 & Michelle Smith ’87

Kenny ’83 & Joanna Smith ’85

Lesley Smith, PE ’86 & Amy Smith

Kristin Smith ’76 & Lucian Smith, III ’74

Robert ’82 & Tabitha Smith

Stephanie M. Smith ’99

Rainey ’99 & Travis Smith ’00

Bill ’63 & Sonya Smyrl

Chris ’95 & Susan Snead ’93

Brian ’89 & Julie Snellgrove ’90

Lary C. Snodgrass ’70

Jeanne ’75 & Gary Snyder

Clayton ’90 & Darla Sorrells

Kent ’75 & Judy Springer

Bryan ’80 & Sheri Springston ’81

Justin ’02 & Roxann St. Clair ’02

Donna A. Stallard ’70

Logan H. Stanley, D.D.S. ’04

Mark ’99 & Amanda Staudt

Daniel ’01 & Kayla Stephens ’02

Renee Stevens

McArthur Stidom, Jr. ’89

John Stokes, CPA & Vicki Stokes

Scott H. Storm ’80

Cody ’10 & Jaclyn Street ’08

Colton ’04 & Devin Street ’04

Scott ’83 & Patrice Streit

Rustin ’01 & Alison Strickland ’01

Larry ’70 & Linda Strickland

Mr. Ben ’79 & Mrs. Roxane Strickling ’77

Nancy I. Stringfellow ’72

William Stripling, IV ’89 & Denise Stripling

Mark ’81 & Cindy Stroud

Bryan ’97 & Amy Studer ’17

Nicky ’79 & Vicki Summitt

Michael ’74 & Lynn Surovik ’74

Julie ’82 & Kelly Sutton ’84

Ashley ’19 & Joel Swain

John ’74 & Julia Swallow ’89

Jessica ’11 & Cory Swan

Phil ’72 & Michelle Swatzell

Sara ’09 & Stephen Sweny ’10

Jordan N. Swick ’17

Bill ’87 & Shawna Tankersley ’87

Dalton Tarwater, Ph.D. ’59 & Nancy Tarwater ’59

Paul ’87 & Terri Tarwater

Lance ’99 & Dawn Taylor ’00

Jan Taylor ’67 & Robert Taylor, Jr. ’71

Terrell Taylor, Jr. ’86 & Johnette Taylor

Toni ’84 & William Taylor

Carrie ’98 & David Teague ’97

Christopher M. Tejeda ’07

Dean ’79 & Mary Katherine Tetirick ’79

Russell Thoma, PE ’80 & Jency Thoma ’82

Carolyn Thomas ’72

William ’83 & Julie Thomas

Allison Thompson ’02 & Christopher Thompson, M.D.

Greg ’90 & Jamie Thompson ’90

Carolyn ’05 & Justin Thompson ’06

Robert ’75 & Diane Thompson

Tracy Thrash

Dwayne ’67 & Elizabeth Tidwell ’66

Mr. Fred ’68 & Mrs. Kay Timberlake

Mitchell ’82 & Tonya Toups

Troupe ’83 & Sharla Trice

Elesha & Troy Tucker

Chance ’08 & Kim Turner

Jerry ’68 & Diane Turner ’68

Karen ’83 & Loyd Turner ’76

Lane ’89 & Kim Turner ’90

Anne ’71 & Jerald Tyre

Justin ’98 & Brooke Underwood

Renee B. Underwood ’78

Jarrod ’02 & Amanda Upton ’10

Phillip ’08 & Liane Urrutia

Anne VanBeber, Ph.D. ’79 & Hance VanBeber

Larry ’21 & Paula Vanderwoude

Brian ’93 & Teresa Vardeman ’93

Dr. Tamara S. Vardy ’94

Kristin ’02 & Travis Vargo ’01

Ben ’92 & Kellie Veazey ’91

Kyle ’89 & Carla Villyard

Courtnie ’11 & James Vinson ’13

Bobby G. Waddle ’55

Catherine ’93 & Kevin Waggoner ’95

David K. Waggoner, JD ’83

Fred P. Wagner, Ph.D. ’50

Kent ’84 & Beckey Waldrop ’89

Clint ’82 & Risa Walker ’91

Daniel ’79 & Bredgitt Walker

David ’78 & Michelle Walker

Ben ’76 & Patricia Wallace

Michael D. Walleck ’95

Corey ’95 & Tracey Waller ’93

Todd ’99 & Twallah Walling

Sally Ann Walton

Juifeng ’86 & Lu Wang

The Honorable T. John Ward, Sr. ’64 & Elizabeth Ward ’86

Leslie & Donald Ward

Jill & Martin Warren

Velma G. Warren ’77

Shannon E. Washburn ’83

Jim ’72 & Lavenia Weathers

Samuel Weaver, III ’65 & Carolan Weaver

James ’75 & Claudia Webb

Russell B. Webb ’91

Molly I. Webster

Michael ’05 & Tori Weems ’05

Cam ’91 & Stacey Welch

Janelle ’79 & Terence Welch

Kendra M. Wendel ’04

James ’91 & Cheryl Werner ’91

Mr. Michael ’93 & Mrs. Teresa West

Tom ’72 & Gaylynn Wheat

Herman Wheatley, Jr. ’65 & Barbara Wheatley

Prentice White ’64

Tony ’79 & Cindy Whitehead ’81

Kitty Harris, Ph.D. ’83 & Morris Wilkes ’75

David ’64 & Carla Wight

Mary B. Wilkinson ’77

Bryant Williams, Jr. ’61 & Brenda Williams

Dale Williams, Pharm.D. ’04 & Jennifer Williams

David Williams, M.D. ’93 & Adrienne Williams

Scott ’74 & Diane Williams

Thomas ’79 & Kellie Williams

Christopher ’75 & Janice Williston

John L. Wilson ’74

Joseph C. Wilson ’87

Annette ’84 & Jeffrey Wise ’83

Elizabeth ’88 & Erik With ’89

Cathy ’85 & Karl Wolfe ’86

Regent Dustin Womble ’81 & Leisha Womble ’21

Candace & Robert Wood

Tanya Wood, Ed.D. ’99 & Donald Wood ’82

Gary Wood, Ph.D. ’73 & Sheryl Wood

Leonard ’84 & Rhonda Wood

Shayne Woodard ’90

Mark ’77 & Claudia Woods

Michelle Worthy, DNP ’21 & Roy Worthy

Quinn & Claudia Wright ’82

Gary ’78 & Melinda Wright ’80

Stephen Wright, Jr. ’95 & Jennifer Wright

Keith ’07 & Samantha Wyly

Scott Wyrick, M.D. ’87 & Lenore Wyrick

Justin ’02 & Ashley Yarborough

Martha & Robert York

Tyler ’06 & Emily Young

William ’95 & Jennifer Young ’96

Wesley B. Youngblood ’74

David ’92 & Adrienne Zugheri

Charities Aid Foundation of America

*As of May 12, 2023 We

K. BOENIG (BS ’96 Multidisciplinary Studies) and Adam’s wife is Stephanie.

2006

JOSHUA “PACE” BIXLER (BBA Management) Georgetown, Texas, has been named general manager of Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown. He and his wife, LAURA HAGEN BIXLER (BA Public Relations), have two children.

2007

EDWARD P. KEENAN (BA Sociology) Houston, Texas, has joined the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner as an associate. His current legal practice at Abraham Watkins focuses on catastrophic injury,wrongful death and complex commercial litigation. Ted began his legal career practicing at a boutique complex commercial litigation firm, where he represented individual and corporate clients in a wide variety of civil matters. Prior to joining Abraham Watkins, Ted practiced at a well-respected maritime litigation firm for several years. While there, he successfully advocated for clients in both commercial and personal injury actions and

in 2022 was a member of the trial team that ultimately recovered an eight-figure settlement on behalf of international workers injured and killed when their rig collapsed in the Bay of Campeche.

2010

SAMUEL J. JORDAN (JD Law) Fort Worth, Texas, has been promoted to CFO/COO at Electro Acoustics. Electro Acoustics, the company founded by Chris Jordan and his wife Sue in 1984 and now owned and operated by their sons, Luke Jordan, the CEO, and Sam Jordan, the COO. Dickies Arena is merely one premier venue where Jordan’s team has installed sound systems. Others include Bass Performance Hall, Kimbell Art Museum, TCU’s Amon Carter Stadium and Schollmaier Arena and Globe Life Field.

2014

CLAUDIA M. TRISTAN (BA Journalism, BBA ’14 Marketing, MA ’16 Strategic Communication and Innovation) Washington, D.C., is the immigration campaign director for MomsRising. org In her role she works to create digital

stories that educate MomsRising members on polices being enacted. Tristan has been involved in receiving immigrants that are being bussed to D.C. from Texas and Florida. She recently helped host a dentistry event to provide immigrant children with free dental care.

2015

BRYAN E. NIEZGODA (BBA Accounting) Rowlett, Texas, is a banking officer and portfolio manager at Texas Bank and Trust. Niezgoda joined the bank’s Frisco lending team as a credit analyst in 2021 and was promoted to senior credit analyst in 2022. Texas Bank and Trust Company operates 21 full-service branches throughout East Texas and the DFW Metroplex.

2019

RACHEL HARRIS KINARD (MS Mathematics, Ph.D. ’21 Mathematics) Dayton, Ohio, is working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a research mathematician at the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Sensors Directorate. Her work at AFRL involves project and

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technology management along with research development. Similar to the work she did on her dissertation, Kinard works to create algorithms for sensor management. Her husband is Brandon.

TYLLOR LEDFORD (BA Agricultural and Applied Economics, MA ’21 Agricultural and Applied Economics) Portland, Oregon, has been promoted to market analyst for U.S. Wheat Associates. Prior to the new appointment, she served as the assistant director of the West Coast office. U.S. Wheat is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry, active in more than 100 countries with 15 strategically located offices to help wheat buyers, millers, bakers, wheat food processors and government officials understand the quality, value and reliability of all six U.S. wheat classes.

Follow us into the next century

When the doors to campus first opened in 1925, The Toreador was there. Now, nearly 100 years later, The Daily Toreador continues that tradition, keeping Texas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Lubbock community informed and entertained.

As the university moves into its second century, The Daily Toreador will continue to be there. Visit our website, www.dailytoreador.com, and follow us on all your favorite social media platforms.

JONATHAN B. SEABORN (BA Creative Media Industries) Little Rock, Arkansas, is the new general manager of UA Little Rock Public Radio, the home of KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5 and serves as the region’s NPR

Cheers to

@DailyToreador

Come discover why Texas Tech alumni are big fans of Carillon. Located next door to the university, our LifeCare community is the only one of its kind in West Texas. We combine a vibrant lifestyle with predictable costs and priority access to our 5-star care — and, we’re 1 of only 7 communities nationwide to earn the distinction of Best Continuing Care Retirement Community. Now, that’s definitely worth cheering for!

TRAVELING TECHSANS: YOUR PASSPORT TO THE WORLD

2024 DESTINATIONS

January

Portugal

February

Sydney-Auckland

Antarctica

Cuba

South Paci c

March

Hawaii Islands

April

Barcelona to Venice

Dutch Waterways

Washington, DC

May

Saar & Moselle Rivers

July

Radiant Alaska

Oslo to Sirena

August

Canadian Rockies

September

Foliage NYC to Montreal

Dordogne

October

Great Lakes Cruise

D-Day Anniversary London to Paris

November

Fiji Islands

December

Take advantage of early booking discounts available.

Start planning your next vacation today! texastechalumni.org/travel

California by Rail

Switzerland

Rose Bowl Parade

news and information provider. Seaborn spent eight years working at Texas Tech Public Media and won four Telly awards, three Lone Star Emmy Awards, three best documentary awards, and one public media award. His wife is LYNDSEY B. SEABORN (BBA ’09 Marketing).

2021

JUAN PABLO CABALLERO (BA History) El Paso, Texas, has been promoted to the position of digital director for U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s office. Caballero started in Escobar’s office as an intern before being hired as a press assistant in April 2022. Escobar has represented Texas’ 16th Congressional District in El Paso since 2019.

Techsan Memorial

REBECCA M. “BECKY” LINTON ALBIN ’94; Keller, Texas, Feb. 17. Survived by husband, John L. Albin.

DON L. ALFORD ’65; Lubbock, March 2. Survived by wife, Linda Evans.

OUR SERVICES

Biofilm Based Wound Care

• Diabetic Ulcers

• Pressure Wounds

• Cellulitis

• Burn/Radiation injury

• Venous leg ulcers

• Osteomyelitis

• Non healing surgical wounds

Venous Disease Management

• Laser vein closure (EVLT)

• Ultrasound-guided Sclerotherapy

• Varicose Vein Treatment

Molecular Diagnostics

• CAP Accredited lab

• Rapid PCR bacterial identification

CYNTHIA MARIE SHERRILL ARMSTRONG ’77; Lubbock, Feb. 18. Survived by husband, Gary Armstrong.

ARTHUR ARREDONDO “ART” ASEBEDO ’81; Austin, Texas, Feb. 16. Survived by wife, Carmen “Carm” Asebedo.

KENNETH HOWARD BASYE ’60; Levelland,Texas,April 16. Survived by wife, Betty Lee Morton Basye.

LESLIE HUNTER “LES” BELL ’76; San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 4. Survived by wife, PATRICIA FOWLER BELL ’74.

GARY DENNIS BELSHAW, PH.D. ’91, ’94; Plainview, Texas, April 10. Survived by wife, Reneé Belshaw.

GLENN PAUL “DOC” BLODGETT, D.V.M. ; Guthrie, Texas, Nov. 20. Strong supporter of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. World-renowned expert in American Quarter Horses. Horse division manager of Four Sixes Ranch. Survived by wife, Karen Blodgett, D.V.M.

AMELIA JUANITA FORREST BOGARD ’61; Gatesville, Texas, Dec. 18. Survived by husband, HENRY BOGARD ’61.

BLAKE J. BOYD ’85; Lubbock, April 8. Survived by wife, FELICIA G. BOYD ’18.

WC “DUB” BRATCHER ’72, ’75; Lubbock April 17. School of Law Distinguished Service Award, 2015. Survived by wife, BARBARA ALLEN BRATCHER ’06,’08.

MICHAEL DALE “MIKE” BRAWLEY ’69; San Antonio, Texas, March 30. U.S. Navy Veteran, Vietnam. Survived by wife, Debra S. Brawley.

PAULINE GARRETT BROCK ’59; Lubbock, Feb. 11. Age 101.

ROBERT JACKSON BROMLEY ’79; Lubbock, March 8. Survived by wife, JANE NELSON BROMLEY ’75.

JAMES ROY BROWN ’65; Gilmer, Texas , Dec. 11.

RANDY CHRIS BROWN ’69; Lubbock, March 17. Survived by wife, DIANE GAILEY BROWN ’69.

ROBERT FRAZIER “BOB” BROWN ’59; Horseshoe Bay, Texas, April 19. U.S. Army Veteran; National Guard Veteran. TTAA National Board. Survived by wife, Elena Esmond Brown.

Diagnostic Ultrasound

• Varicose veins

• Venous & Arterial studies

• Venous Insuffiency

• Peripheral Arterial disease

• Diagnose Deep Vein

Thrombosis (DVT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen

• Radiation skin/bone necrosis

• Refactory osteomyelitis

• Radiation cystitis

• Compromised surgical flap

• Diabetic foot ulcers

Electromyography (EMG)/ Nerve Conduction Study

As the leader in treating hard-to-heal wounds, everything we do is carefully designed to nurture the whole patient and not just the wound.

Joseph Wolcott, MD, CWSP Jacklyn Jones, FNP-C Christy Hale, PA-C, CWS Jose Elizondo, PA-C

WELDON DWAIN BROWNING ’75; Lubbock, Feb. 26. U.S. Air Force Veteran, Vietnam. Survived by wife, Brenda Browning.

THOMAS ALEXANDER BUCKNER , senior hotel, restaurant and industry management major; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Feb. 3. Scheduled to receive his degree posthumously in August.

BRANDON KILEY “BUB” CARTER ’98; Lubbock, March 13.

SYLVIA “SUE” TRUMBLE CHILDRESS ’62; Lubbock, April 12.

TYLER “BLAKE” CHRISTIE ’19; Lavon, Texas, March 17. Survived by wife, Brittany Gregory Christie.

LARRY HASKEL CLAY ’71; Midland, Texas, Feb. 16. Survived by wife, Joan M. Clay.

NOEL PATRICK CLEVELAND ’92,’96,’98; Lubbock, Feb. 7. Survived by wife, GLORIA VENZOR CLEVELAND, AU.D. ’91, ’93, ’05.

MARILYN LOUSE “MIMI” BLODGETT CLINE ’72; Spearman, Texas, April 18.

Red Raiders

RICHARD J. COOK ’69; Ransom Canyon, Texas, Feb. 13. Survived by wife, Ginger Cook.

DOROTHY MARILYN LOBSTEIN CRAWFORD ’75; Austin, Texas, March 9. Survived by husband, MARVIN A. CRAWFORD, ED.D. ’62.

LEROY E. CRAWFORD ’57; Conroe, Texas, April 21. U.S. Navy Seabee Reserves Veteran. Survived by wife, Frances Dellinger Crawford.

BILLY “FRED” DANIEL ’57; Mullin, Texas, Jan. 11. Survived by wife, Viola Cox Daniel.

ANN LOUISE DUNCAN DAVIS ’66; Tahoka, Texas, Feb. 6.

SANDRA COOPER DAVIS ’57; Lubbock, March 5.

PAULA DELL SHAW DEERING ’60, ’84; San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 14. Survived by husband, GORDON M. DEERING, JR. ’61.

LAWRENCE MONROE “LARRY” DEHAY, JR. ’62; Houston, Texas, March 29. U.S. Army Veteran. Survived by wife, ROBBIE HUBBARD DEHAY ’62.

HERBERT FRANKLIN DILLON, JR. ’74; Lubbock, April 25.

ERNESTINE RUBY LOVELESS DOBBINS ’56; Lubbock, March 24.

JANET M. GOODE DOGGETT ’03; Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 5. Survived by husband, TIM DOGGETT, PH.D. ’92, ’96.

CHARLES PAT “BO” DOWNER, JR.’82; Lubbock, April 22. Survived by wife, Terri Shoemaker Downer.

STANLEY JAY “STAN” EDWARDS ’68, Tyler, Texas, Feb. 8. Survived by wife, Jane Edwards.

BILLY JEAN WATSON FIELD ’71; Wolfforth, Texas, March 3.

SILAS RAY FLUORNOY’60; Crosbyton, Texas, Feb.21. Survived by wife, Frances Walker Fluornoy.

CHARLIE SULLIVAN FRY ’76; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 20. Survived by wife, Christi Thompson.

RAY CHARLES GARRISON ’64; Lantana, Texas, March 20. Survived by wife, ELLEN BURKE GARRISON ’63.

BOBBY REX GEORGE ’60; Lubbock, March 21. U.S. Army Veteran.

JOHN D. “HOOT” GIBSON ’61; Lubbock, Feb. 15. Survived by wife, Sharon Elbert Gibson.

DAVID ROBERT GOYETTE ’71; Amarillo, Texas, March 12. U.S. Navy Veteran.

CLAUDE “CARSON” GILMER ’51; Kerrville, Texas, Feb. 13.

LT. COL. OLIVER RANDAL “RANDY” GREEBON ’66; Germantown, Tennessee, April 1. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by wife, Barbara A. Greebon.

DOUGLAS DAVID HAMMON, PH.D. ; Lubbock, Feb. 4. Professor of education since 2002. Helped create TechTeach and the West Texas Rural Education Program. University Scholarship Partnerships for the Renewal of Education Preparation and the National Center of Technical Center at Texas Tech (US PREP).Survived by wife, Fanni Coward, Ph.D., associate professor of education.

SYLVIA WHITACRE HAMPTON ’50; Fort Worth, Texas, March 4.

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Our founder, John Billingsley, graduated with the Class of ’61.

Today, John and his team at JBB Advanced Technologies are helping create the future of renewable energy by powering renewable energy – wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen – with digital technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.

MASTER SGT. DAVID GENE HEIGIS (U.S. Air Force, Ret.); Kingsport, Tennessee, Feb. 28. ROTC instructor at Texas Tech University. Operation Desert Shield/Storm Veteran.

RANDY KEITH HENDERSON ’73; Lockney,Texas, March 6. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Survived by wife, NANCY JANE LAMBERT HENDERSON ’75.

GLORIA FAYE ERICKSON HILLE ’95; Lubbock, March 26.

CHASE HADEN HOGAN , senior math major; Lubbock, Jan. 2.

TERESA ANN LANTZ HOPPING ’83; Lubbock, Feb.11. Survived by husband, RICHARD C. “RICK” HOPPING ’82.

ROY DANIEL HOWELL, PH.D. ; professor of marketing from 1982-2020, teaching many courses including quantitative and marketing strategy. Dean, Rawls COBA, 1997-2001; area coordinator, RCOBA marketing area, 1993-1996. Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Teacher Awards from RCOBA. President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Survived by wife, Carol Clarkson Howell.

GLEN DALE HUNT ’69; Austin, Texas, April 30.

ROLAND DWAIN INGRAM ’56; Euless, Texas, March 14.

BILLY DEAN JOHNSTON ’74; Water Valley, Texas, April 29. Survived by wife, JaJean Johnston.

DAVID PAUL JONES ’82; San Antonio, Texas, April 19. Survived by wife, Cheryl Jones.

MARY ELLEN BROWN JONES ’44; Lubbock, Feb. 13. Age 100.

GARY KELTON ’64; Plainview, Texas, Feb.5.

LINDA JAY WATTS LANTZ ’62; Decatur, Texas, April 5.

MACKIE LOWRANCE ’57; Lubbock, April 3.

BRYAN “LYN” MCCLELLAN ’69,’72; Houston,Texas,Feb. 18. Survived by wife, NELL CONNER MCCLELLAN ’72.

JOHN CHARLES MCCOLLUM ’85; Lubbock, March 15. U.S. Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, CHERYL L. HALL, PH.D. ’95.

KOSSE KYLE MAYKUS ’78; Southlake, Texas, April 21. Survived by wife, Jan Maykus.

TONYA LEA LYONS MONDEN ’82; Denton, Texas, Feb. 3. Survived by husband, Randy Monden.

DUDLEY KEITH MONTGOMERY ’52; Feb. 9. U.S. Air Force Veteran during Korean War. Survived by wife, Patty Holcombe Montgomery.

SHAWN PHILLIP MOORE ’94; Webster, Texas, Feb. 11. Survived by wife, Tricia Ann Fincher Moore.

VERNIE DOYLE MOORE ’69; Lubbock, Feb. 22. Survived by wife, Donna Moore.

SARAH EILAND NORET ’44; Lubbock, Jan. 30.

NEALE J. PEARSON, PH.D.; Lubbock, Feb. 9. Professor Emeritus of Political Science, on faculty from 1969-1999 and then as adjunct professor. U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War.

LENA “JOY” RANDOLPH PENROD ’53; Bella Vista, Arkansas, April 1.

HAROLD HOUSTON PIGG ’69; Lubbock, Feb. 22. Survived by wife, Deborah Seguin Pigg.

JACK M. POOLE , senior languages and cultures student; Quanah, Texas, March 12.

JIMMY CHARLES PRICHARD ’64; Lewisville, Texas, March 5.

GARY LEE PULLEN ’65; Lubbock, Feb. 24. Survived by wife, Doris J. Pullen.

MARY ANN MUNN PUTMAN ’58; Austin, Texas, Feb. 28.

BRYCE M. ROBERTS , senior economics student; Cypress, Texas, March 22.

DONALD WARREN RUDE, PH.D., Blacksburg, Virginia, March 4. Former professor of English, specializing in Shakespeare, for many years at Texas Tech. Director of graduate studies in English. Edited international journal Conradiana for 12 years. Joined the English faculty of Virginia Tech in 2004. For 17 years, taught Shakespeare to seniors at the Blacksburg Community Center, through Fall 2022. Survived by his wife, Carolyn D. Rude,

Ph.D., professor of English and director writing programs at Texas Tech and Virginia Tech.

VIRGINIA LEE PRICE SANDERS; Plains, Texas, March 6. Longtime TTAA member and supporter of Texas Tech.

ALBERT WAYNE SECHRIST ’64,’72; Lubbock, April 3. Survived by wife, SUSAN HEROLD SECHRIST ’64.

SUSAN LA TRELLE “TRELLE” SPROTT SEEDS ’70, longtime supporter of Texas Tech; Azle, Texas, Feb. 2.Survived by husband, RICHARD “RICK” SEEDS ’70.

EDWARD MICHAEL “MIKE” SHEEHAN ’76; Aledo, Texas, April 1. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Vietnam. Survived by wife, Carol Sheehan.

JERRY DEWAIN SHIPLEY ’67; Mansfield, Texas, April 8. Survived by wife, ARDITH HESSLER SHIPLEY ’66.

FRANK D. SIKES ’67; Lubbock, Feb. 19. U.S. Navy Veteran.

JIMMY CLAYTON SNEAD ’14; Lubbock, March 15. Survived by wife, Jessica Dawn Richardson Snead.

RICHARD M. “RICK” STYLES ’57; New Braunfels, Texas, March 2. U.S. Army Veteran. Survived by wife, DEANN BUSKE STYLES ’59.

GARRY W. TUCKER ’89; Lubbock, Feb. 16.

ZITA EILEEN TYER, PH.D. ’68. Fort Worth, Texas, March 7.

MICHAEL “MIKE” WALKER ’72; Colleyville, Texas, March 2. Survived by wife, JEANETTE GLASS WALKER ’73.

BILLY JEAN FIELD WATSON ’71; Wolfforth, Texas, March 3.

SHERYL JONES WILSON ’68; Houston, Texas, Jan. 28.

The Honorable Charles Walter “Charlie” Stenholm ’61, ’62, U.S Representative for the 17th Congressional District of Texas for 13 terms, died May 17, as this magazine was being finalized. Look for more about him in the Fall 2023 issue.

CHASE FOUNTAIN CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

PARTING SHOT

AS A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR OVER 17 YEARS, I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE THE BEAUTY AND MAJESTY OF TEXAS’ NATURAL WONDERS. One of the most memorable experiences was photographing the crystal-clear waters of the Frio River at the H-E-B Foundation camp located near Leaky, Texas. The H. E. Butt Foundation has been serving people in Texas and beyond in various ways since the 1930s.

My submission to Techsan magazine’s “Parting Shot” page perfectly encapsulates the essence of this incredible area. It’s an honor to share this stunning image, and I hope it inspires others to appreciate and protect the natural beauty of Texas.

COMPILED BY JENNIFER RITZ

‘IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ME’:

First-Generation Student Gives Back

Growing up, EmmanuellaHyde watched as her parents went above and beyond to support their family of six. They moved from Accra, Ghana, to Houston in search of better opportunities, but without college degrees,

Emmanuella’s parents struggled to find jobs that paid well. Her father

worked six days a week and her mother worked night shifts to try to make ends meet.

“When I saw that, I knew I had to go to college,” Emmanuella

That’s where Texas Tech came in. Thanks to generous donors, her educational dreams possible.

“It’s not just about me,” Emmanuella says. “My whole family is so happy that Texas Tech has created these chances for our family’s future.”

Your Generosity Paves

Their Way

The thoughtfulness of donors like you turns the Texas Tech University System into a reality for students like Emmanuella.

To learn more about smart ways to give, contact Nathan Rice at 806.742.1781 or visit ttusystem.myplannedgift.org.

Emmanuella follows in the footsteps of two older sisters, Red Raiders who also received scholarship support. Like her sisters, Emmanuella is pursuing a passion for science, majoring in psychology with a minor in chemistry. Her extracurricular activities—including a leadership role at The Free Clinic, mentoring youth, volunteering at the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, and serving as an undergraduate research scholar—reflect Emmanuella’s own generous spirit.

“My scholarships energize me and give me the motivation to keep pushing forward,” she says. “One day, I would love to pour into someone else’s future just as people I don’t even know have poured into mine.”