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Hello, World! Five Texas Tech alumni competed at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., in December.

the lure of the stage lights Alumna Alli Caudle enjoys a varied acting career.

the big show Lauren Lovelace’s devotion to horses led her to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s inside circle.

Masked Rider Corey Waggoner explains how Fearless Champion’s appearance has changed over the past year.

The Texas Tech Alumni Association awarded two members a trip to New Braunfels to enjoy a weekend of fun.

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Texas Tech Chancellor Kent R. Hance // MommyMeds // Things That Are Red // East of West 84 // Homecoming 2013 // Raider Power Wagon // Bragging Rights

I thoroughly enjoyed your Ranch Horse Team article in the recent issue of the alumni magazine. I had no idea the university had such an accomplished and nationally recognized group. Your description of their purpose and success made me smile, particularly as a former horse person who once was tossed in spectacular fashion from a friend’s cutting horse.... Sincerely, Trish Brown Joyner Alumna, College of Media and Communication

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The Terry Scholars have heard Texas Tech Chancellor, Kent Hance say, “Dream no little dreams.” and they have taken that expression to heart. As leaders in student organizations on campus and nationally, they set the standard for excellence. With only 18 scholars three years ago, the program is the fastest growing in the Terry Foundations’ 25 year history with over 90 scholars currently.

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I want to thank all of you who sent support following my back surgery on Dec. 18. That surgery relieved major pain I had experienced since early August. It was a rough fall, but I survived thanks to the support of many, not the least of whom was my constant nurse, my wife Peggy. One of the priority goals of our board has been a viable and highly functional website. Heading up that effort has been Lisa Low, director of multimedia and communications. I have asked her to review the progress we have made and how each of you can use our site. Her report follows.

We’ve Gone Mobile!

Well…at least our website has. If you visit TexasTechAlumni.org from a smart phone or tablet, you’ll enjoy an attractive, simplified (easy to navigate in other words) version of our website. The intuitive mobile design uses device detection to recognize the user’s screen size and provides seamless access to event registration, news and membership transactions. More than 30 percent of our website visitors are mobile, and now users can access everything from news and events to campus maps with the tap of a finger. Take a look! We’d love to hear from you. As I was finishing up this project and gearing up for the next round of enhancements, I thought about how far we’ve come in the last few years.

Crossing the Digital Divide

We’re the first to admit it took us a little while to find the on-ramp to the information superhighway. When you have a small staff and lean budgets, you do the best you can with what you have. As TTAA Board Member Linda Rutherford said at one point, “We needed our website to hum like a well-oiled machine, with all the bells and whistles of a high-end performance vehicle and with all the functionality members wanted in an easy-to-navigate format. We also knew we needed to do this on a ‘pre-owned car’ budget.” Through her professional connections as vice president of communication and outreach for Southwest Airlines, Linda was able to negotiate a steeply discounted contract with RD2, a leading Dallas-based design firm. By December 2011, we launched a new design on a completely new web platform. We didn’t just have a new look; we had undertaken a complete overhaul of our digital presence, a process that took thousands of hours and nearly made us crazy in the process. The new site was more attractive, the information better organized and we had more space to highlight our programs, news and events. It was thrilling to see the fruits of our labor. We continue to make enhancements, but we’re especially proud of the digital Texas Techsan. Current members can now access current and back issues of our award-winning magazine from their desktop or mobile device.

texastechalumni.org Digital Success is a Journey, Not a Destination

It’s been a long journey. One that started in Spring 2010 with a handful of TTAA board members who had a vision of what our digital marketing efforts should look like; one that will never be complete. What you see now is just the beginning, so stay tuned and visit often! We’re on a mission to connect our alumni and to tell the Texas Tech story to the world!

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From left: Alex Wells, Jules Andres, Cathy Conley Swofford, Todd Chambers and Brian Gordon.

A new sculpture placed in the courtyard of the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is the latest jewel in the Texas Tech University

The College of Media & Communication honored

system-wide public art collection. “We Are in

the Business of Changing the World,” was designed by BC Sculpture. The artists, Tara Conley of Houston, Texas, and Joe Barrington of Throckmorton, Texas, created a multi-element installation that represents various elements of business from the local to global level. Students entering the building can now pass under two bent-pipe arches with a bull and a bear on each side of their path. This part of the piece both directly and abstractly represents today’s market. The two arches are made of 240 separate pieces, representing the multitude of individuals working together in the business world. The installation also includes six bronze plate “icons” arranged around a circle on the ground that display various commodities native to the Lubbock region and community including corn, oil and cotton. The circle is surrounded by several phrases engraved in limestone that pertain to how people and business relate to the world. This is the largest single public art expenditure for the TTU System public art collection to date and includes LED lights that Conley said add to the strength and energy of the piece. The sidewalk leading up to the sculpture now includes a phrase familiar to all Red Raiders, “Dream No Little Dreams,” Chancellor Kent R. Hance’s favorite motto.

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Texas Tech University recently was ranked 31st among four-year colleges in the Military Times 2014 “Best for Vets” list. Texas Tech was selected from more than 650 institutions that responded to a survey from the publication. According to the Military Times, “the surveys demonstrated widespread efforts by schools to accommodate vets and active-duty service members.” This year’s analysis placed a new emphasis on academic rigor in addition to service member enrollment, percentage of tuition covered by the GI Bill and availability of specific programs to help service members. In the rankings, Texas Tech was recognized specifically for its relaxed residency requirements, accepting American Council on Education credits and for having an office dedicated specifically to veterans. Last year, there were more than 600 military-affiliated students enrolled at Texas Tech. This is the third time this year Texas Tech has been recognized for its military friendly efforts, after being named to the 2014 list of top military friendly schools by “Military Advanced Education” in October and to the 2014 list of Military Friendly Schools® by G.I. Jobs Magazine in September.

Merket Alumni Center. Each honoree received a medallion, and a plaque in their honor is displayed in the Media & Communication Building. The honorees are Jules Andres, Todd Chambers, Brian Gordon, Cathy Conley Swofford and Alex Wells. Jules Andres , BA ’93 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Prior to joining Mattel in 2002, she worked with global public relations agencies such as Weber Shandwick and Edelman Worldwide. Andres has been recognized both nationally and internationally with awards from PR News, the Public Relations Society of America, Silver Sabre and International ARC. Currently, she is the director of corporate communications for Mattel, the world’s largest toymaker, where she is responsible for such areas as employee engagement and internal communications, digital storytelling, crisis communications, corporate responsibility and citizenship communications. Todd Chambers , Ph.D., ’88, MA ’94, went to the University of Tennessee for his doctoral degree in communications after receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communications at Texas Tech. Since then, he has published 29 journal articles and presented on 48 conference papers

covering topics such as media ownership, Spanish-language radio and sports and media sales. In 1999, he returned to Texas Tech as a professor and was named department chair of electronic media & communications in 2005. Chambers has helped re-launch the student-run radio station KTXT-FM as well as launch other student-run media such as EMC Student Showcase, The Hub and Double T Insider. After teaching more than 20 different courses in the College of Media and Communications, Chambers has won the Innovation in Teaching Ethics, Faculty Recognition Award from Mortar Board and the Mass Communication Faculty Member of the Year. Chambers is now the department chair for journalism and electronic media & communications. Brian Gordon graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas Tech in 1990 after serving as programming and sports director for the campus radio station. In 1988 Gordon started an 11-year career with ABC Sports where he worked as a freelance production assistant, assistant to the producer, associate producer, associate director and producer. During his time at ABC, he worked on four Super Bowls, ABC’s College Football, Indianapolis 500 and the PGA Tour. Currently, he is the vice president of marketing at Brand Content and Distribution. Cathy Conley Swofford received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from Texas Tech in 1980. She spent most of her career as a journalist for the radio, print and broadcast audiences. Swofford covered everything from education to the economy to the environment. Her passion for politics drove her to the public relations sector of communications, where she provided media relation services to politicians, prosecutors and state senators. Now Swofford and her husband David own Conley Swofford Media, a public relations firm in Austin which promotes individuals and companies making a difference in their communities and world. Alex Wells graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising in 2001. In 2002, Wells established Aars | Wells, a full-service creative communications firm in Dallas, with his business partner Michael Aars. Now Aars | Wells has more than 200 clients including names such as BP, AT&T, Cotton Patch Café, The City of McKinney and Stream Energy. The firm offers brand development, advertising, design, video production and social media services and has received more than 50 awards for creative excellence. On top of being a principal at the firm, Wells has been an active member of the Dallas Chapter of the American Advertising Federation and in 2012 he was named “Member of the Year.”

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Texas Tech University’s College of Human Sciences held the 31st annual Distinguished Awards luncheon Oct. 10. Five alumni were honored: Donna Brauchi, Kathryn Keim, Thomas Milholland, Tyra Carter and Greg Snodgrass.

The Texas Tech University Chess Coach Alex Onischuk won the individual silver medal for his performance of board three for the U.S. Chess Team at the 2013 World Team Championship. The U.S. team finished fourth overall, behind Russia, China and the Ukraine. During the tournament the U.S. team defeated Russia once. Onischuk didn’t lose any games at the tournament and is currently rated third overall among top players in America.

Michael San Francisco, Ph.D., Texas Tech University interim vice president for research, has been appointed dean of the Honors College. San Francisco began his new role Jan. 1. A past associate dean in the Honors College, San Francisco also is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. He’s worked on faculty development, interdisciplinary scholarship academy, strategic initiatives, proposal development and limited submissions as the interim vice president for research. San Francisco joined Texas Tech as an assistant professor in biological sciences in 1990 and was promoted to full professor in 2004. He also is an adjunct/joint professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Department of Immunology and Molecular Microbiology. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1977 in India before attending Boston University, earning his master’s in biochemical ecology in 1980 and doctorate in biology-microbiology in 1984. He did post-doctoral research at the University of Maryland in biochemistry and molecular biology and subsequently at Ohio State University in biotechnology. Texas Tech University announced Dec. 22 that Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D., is the new provost and senior vice president, a post he has held on an interim basis since June.

Schovanec’s first official day as provost was Jan. 1. Prior to his appointment as interim provost, Schovanec served the university for nearly a year as interim president and two years as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. At Texas Tech for more than three decades, Schovanec previously served as interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences from September 2008 through May 2010. Prior to that, he served as chairman of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics beginning in 1998. He joined the faculty in 1982. Schovanec earned his doctorate in mathematics from Indiana University, his master’s degree from Texas A&M University and his bachelor of science degree from Phillips University. He has received the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award and is a member of the Texas Tech Teaching Academy.

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Ron Askew Texas Tech University’s College of Media & Communication honored alumnus and nationally recognized entrepreneur Ron Askew at its annual Hall of Fame Luncheon Nov. 1 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. With more than 30 years of experience, Askew held the titles of chairman, CEO, CMO, board member and entrepreneur. His work was recognized as Best-in-Class by the Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, Promo Magazine, The Hub Magazine and Sporting News. After graduating from Texas Tech with a bachelor of arts in advertising and a minor in marketing in 1976, Askew started his career at Frito-Lay. Within nine years, he went from assistant production manager to marketing vice president and, at the time, was the youngest person to achieve the vice president title at PepsiCo. While at Frito-Lay, Askew successfully introduced 18 new products including Ruffles, Cool Ranch Doritos and SunChips. He also served as chairman and CEO for TracyLocke, where he engineered the expansion of Omnicom’s TracyLocke brand to have a global footprint. His markets included London, Paris, Dubai and Mumbai. He oversaw $400 million in billing across 27 clients and increased their revenues, while training a new business team and winning six straight pitches. Askew created and served as CEO of both The Integer Group and SQ Partners. Within eight years of Askew taking the helm, The Integer Group grew to 15 offices and more than 750 employees. Integer’s client roster included CocaCola, Visa and McDonald’s. Currently, Askew is founder and president of SQ Partners, a business and non-profit advisory group specializing in helping agencies gain and retain clients, working emerging companies and positioning themselves for acquisition.

Donna Brauchi , BS ’72, MS ’80, named a distinguished alumna, earned her bachelor’s degree in home economics education and decided to go back to school for her master’s degree in home economics. Her career began as a county extension agent for family and consumer sciences for Texas Cooperative Extension Service, where she worked from 1973 to 1997. She then became the district extension director for family and consumer sciences in the Panhandle district with the same organization from 1997 to 2003. She then became district extension administrator for the organization until 2007, marking 35 years of service with Texas Cooperative Extension Service. Kathryn Keim , Ph.D. ’83, named a dis-

tinguished alumna, dedicated the past 30 years to clinical nutrition and dietetics in higher education; a passion that began at Texas Tech University, where she received her doctorate. Keim came to Texas Tech after receiving her bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota in home economics education and her master’s degree at the University of Nebraska in food and nutrition. She earned her doctorate in nutrition with a minor in physiology at Texas Tech in the College of Human Sciences. After receiving her doctorate at Texas Tech, Keim began her career as an instructor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Texas Tech. She has advised more than 100 students in nutrition and dietetics and published many peer-reviewed articles as well as secured numerous grants and contracts for her research. Thomas Milholland , Ph.D. ’79, recipient

of the distinguished leadership award, has contributed to the field of marriage and family therapy in West Texas for more than 30 years. He received his doctorate with an emphasis in couple and family therapy in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University. Milholland began working in his field at Abilene Christian University, where he continues to work today both

as a professor of marriage and family therapy and as assistant provost for institutional effectiveness. His goal is to train students so that they are well-equipped to pursue a terminal degree in family studies at Texas Tech. Beyond the classroom, Milholland is a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a member of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Tyra Carter , Ph.D., BS ’74, MS ’78, named

a distinguished alumna, grew up in Slaton, Texas, and always dreamed of becoming a Red Raider. Carter earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in food and nutrition in 1974 and 1978, respectively. She had more than 25 years experience in academic nutrition education; teaching courses in medical nutrition therapy, food evaluating and testing, and recipe development. She also worked in the private sector specializing in patients with diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and weight issues. Most recently she was the corporate dietitian at United Supermarkets, LLC. She lived in Lubbock. She died Jan. 23 after an illness. Greg Snodgrass , BS ’08 the New

Achiever Award recipient, is a graduate and advocate who continues to share his story across the country about his recovery from substance abuse due to the help of Texas Tech’s Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) program. He earned his bachelor’s in human development and family studies in 2008, followed by his master’s degree in social work from Texas State University in 2012. Currently, Snodgrass is the director of CRC at the University of Alabama. He was asked to replicate the CRC program from the Center for Study of Addiction and Recovery at Texas Tech through its model program that brings CRC to campuses nationwide. He continues to give back to Texas Tech by speaking to students about his struggles and how he received a second chance through CRC.

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Nellis Inaugurated as Texas Tech University President By Jean Ann Cantore | Photos by Ashley Rodgers

What is it that makes this area, this city, and Texas Tech so special? Is it the occasional dust storms that sculpture patterns reflecting the artistic expressions of the wind; or the vast distances that reflect the great open of the giant side of West Texas. These South Plains have compensations that bring peace of mind to me; the special West Texas people—with genuine hearts of gold and a friendliness that shines like the sun during bright summer days. I see the beauty, where some may see none in the spectacular skies, the colors of the rainbow that define the arrival and departure of sun rays on the vast landscapes of the Texas High Plains. Or the artistic expressions some call playas, that tease the human soul with a landscape limited in water, but bountiful like a sudden rain refreshing the whispers of the past that included bison, Native Americans, and early Spanish explorers. The new president and Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance enjoy the festivities.

M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D., was inaugurated as the 16th president of Texas Tech University Dec. 11 at the United Spirit Arena. A

reception in his honor followed at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion Then-interim provost Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D., presided over the ceremony, which included the procession of faculty dressed in academic regalia. Speakers included Board of Regents Chairman Mickey Long, Chancellor Kent Hance, Faculty Senate President Aliza Wong, Staff Senate President Christine Self and Student Body President Luke Cotton. President of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities M. Peter McPherson gave the keynote address. In his speech, Nellis said he was excited about the future of the university and proud to be president. “Fearless, love, pride, striving for honor—all parts of the alma mater and all parts of this bright bea-

Nellis speaks to the crowd that gathered to witness his inauguration.

con, Texas Tech University,” Nellis said. “Indeed, this bright star is so important in the Lone Star State.” Nellis was named president March 22, 2013. He took office in June 2013. Prior to coming to Texas Tech, Nellis served as president of the University of Idaho from 2009 until 2013. He has more than 25 years of experience working in higher education. Nellis earned his bachelor’s degree in earth sciences/geography at Montana State University. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees in geography from Oregon State University.

And there are other human rays that paint the West Texas landscape in hues of colors some call cotton, corn, and sorghum, with moving parts that include cattle and ranches that reinforce cowboy traditions of today as well as a time gone by. And the brightest ray centered in a town called the “Hub City,” with a university called Texas Tech, a beacon of light that reflects dreams, transforms lives, and is a catalyst for discovery and creativity extending the human spirit, and yet reaching further, yet further toward a global scale. There is a sense of warmth and comfort I feel from the people here, the soft voices but a rugged spirit that reflects West Texas, transformed into bright rays and voices focused on what is Texas Tech University. — M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D., President of Texas Tech University Excerpted from his inauguration speech, Dec. 11, 2013

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the Purple Heart, the Lone Survivor Foundation and Under Armour presented the “Lone Survivor Game”

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Nov. 9, when Texas Tech took on the

Regents on Dec. 13 approved a $13 million

Kansas State Wildcats in Jones AT&T Stadium. The event was held to

project to design and construct a new

promote the Lone Survivor Foundation and to pay tribute to America’s veterans and active duty military personnel. Texas Tech hosted more than 400 Purple Heart recipients and their families from all across the nation. It was the largest gathering of Purple Heart recipients on American soil in history. Under Armour designed uniforms especially for the Lone Survivor Game for the Red Raiders, as well as commemorative shirts and jerseys for the public to purchase. Pregame festivities included paratroopers and veteran Dana Bowman—a double amputee and veteran of the U.S. Army—skydiving into Jones AT&T Stadium with the American flag and parachutes dedicated to Purple Heart recipients. The Lone Survivor Foundation was established by Marcus Luttrell, who attended the Nov. 9 game. Luttrell, a Texan and Navy SEAL, authored

Groundbreaking will be held in June, and completion is expected in May 2015. The Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, a part of the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, is currently housed in the PSS, Food Technology and Agricultural Sciences buildings near the Student Union. The new facility will run north-south from the west end of the current Plant Sciences building and connect at the second floor. The 20,490-square foot addition will be in the Spanish Renaissance architecture style, in keeping with the majority of university structures.

Plant & Soil Science building and renovate the existing Plant Sciences building.

“Lone Survivor,” a book that details his tragic experiences while serving in Afghanistan. The tragic and moving story outlines his survival and the deaths of his comrades-in-arms in Operation Redwing, a mission to gather intelligence on Taliban leadership in Afghanistan. “Lone Survivor” was a 2007 No. 1 New York Times best-selling book. The book was made into a movie by the same title, “Lone Survivor,” which opened nationwide in theaters Jan. 10 and received two Academy Award nominations. Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources honored three Texas

Artie Limmer

residents with Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Awards on Nov. 14 during its

annual Pig Roast at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. The Pig Roast also celebrates scholarship donors, recipients and intercollegiate judging teams. The annual outstanding agriculturalist awards recognize individuals for contributions to various areas of Texas agriculture. The recipients were Pierce Miller of San Angelo for agricultural production, Terry Crofoot of Lubbock for public service, and Jim Prewitt of Flower Mound for agribusiness. The outstanding agriculturalist awards, established in 1969, are named for Gerald W. Thomas, who served as dean of Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences from 1958 to 1970. Terry Crofoot – Public Service. The Kansas native is currently the vice president of Crofoot Cattle Company, a Lubbock-based and family-owned cattle ranching, real estate and quarter horse business. Since 2011, he has served as the co-chairman of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center Programs Advisory Board, a council consisting of 50 members devoted to advancing and promoting the university’s equestrian programs. He also serves as chairman From left: Pierce Miller, Terry Crofoot and Jim Prewitt of the Equine Sciences Advisory Committee at Colorado State. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kansas State University. Pierce Miller – Agricultural Production. Miller is a fourth-generation Texas rancher. He was the chairman of the board of directors, CEO and president of San Angelo National Bank/Texas Commerce Bank-San Angelo until 1981, when he returned to manage his family’s ranching and oil and gas business. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Jim Prewitt – Agribusiness. The Kirbyville native is the founder, president and CEO of Coppell-based Landmark Nurseries. Over time, Landmark Nurseries has grown into one of the largest wholesale growers and distributors in of the state of Texas, with five locations—Dallas, Fort Worth, Round Rock, San Antonio and Houston. In addition to these locations, they operate four growing facilities across the state: Edgewood, Grand Saline, Kirbyville and Round Rock. He serves on CASNR’s Advisory Board, Happy Hill Farm board of directors in Glen Rose, Texas, Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture Development Council, State Fair of Texas Board, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and the Texas Water Smart Steering Committee.

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Joined PRCA: 2006  2013 Earnings: $173,355 2013 World Ranking: No. 1

This past December was a great month for five Red Raiders who qualified to compete in the world’s most famous rodeo competition: the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The NFR is a 10-day event held every December at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Established in 1958, the National Finals Rodeo, referred to as the NFR, is the equivalent of the Super Bowl or World Series for the cowboys of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and cowgirls of the WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association). It is estimated that more than 175,000 people attended the event. The prize pool was more than $6.2 million. There are seven Wrangler NFR events. The country’s 15 highest money-winners in each event compete for the world title in their respective events. The seven categories are: bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Alumnus Hunter Cure had an especially good 10 days at the NFR and came away with the World Champion title in steer wrestling. Both Hunter and his wife, Bristi Arnold Cure ’05, ’06, graduated from Texas Tech. It was 10 long days of wicked-tough competition, and we are proud of how all five Red Raiders fared at the NFR! Guns Up!

Hats off to five alumni who competed in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. One alumnus even came away with the world champion title!

Decatur, Texas, ’00 BBA Marketing Event: Barrel Racing  Joined WPRA: 2006 (With breaks taken to have two children, she recently started competing again. Shada’s husband, Trevor Brazile, has won PRCA All-Around Cowboy 11 years. All-Around Cowboys compete in more than one rodeo event. (He has been called the best cowboy in the world, as well as the richest.)  2013 Earnings: $130,278 2013 World Ranking: No. 8

Cheney, Wash., ’06 BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture Event: Bareback Riding  Joined PRCA: 2002  2013 Earnings: $155,763 PRCA Career Earnings: $1,222,704 2013 World Ranking: No. 5

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stag e l igh t s Most career paths do not follow a straight line.

Truth be known, some of the most successful people are those who take advantage of the twists and turns, often going down an unexpected road toward success. Alli Caudle is one who has followed such a path. She is quickly establishing herself in the theater world by acting, writing and dancing.

Lubbock, ’08 BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture Event: Bareback Riding  Joined PRCA: 1998  2013 Earnings: $153,413 2013 World Ranking: No. 6

Childress, Texas, ’12 BS Animal Science Event: Tie-Down Roping  Joined PRCA: 2009  2013 Earnings: $86,410 2013 World Ranking: No. 15

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“I really enjoyed college—when I think back, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do—like most 18-year-olds,” she says. “I was really into mass communications. I studied public relations, as well as Spanish, because my dad worked a lot in South America at the time. He had a big Latin influence on my family and encouraged me to study and appreciate the language and culture.” During her spring semester her junior year, Caudle attended Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain. She studied liberal arts there through the CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) program. “I fell in love with Barcelona during that time,” she says. “It’s my favorite city.” While abroad, she also traveled to Dublin and London; Seville, Granada, Valencia and Marbella, Spain; the Canary Islands; Rome, Florence, Venice and Cinque Terre, Italy; and Athens and Santorini, Greece. “After I went to Barcelona, I got really interested in the arts and in writing,” she says. “I came back to Texas Tech and had one year left but decided to finish it up in one semester. I took 23 hours. I knew I had to get to New York City ASAP—a lot of my friends from Spain were moving there, and it was something I had always wanted to do. “My mom found out she was pregnant with me while she was in New York City for a business trip when she was working in fashion; I grew up coming to the city for dance every summer, and my dad ran the New York City marathon a couple of times. It has always felt like home.” With a bachelor’s degree with a double major in public relations and Spanish in hand, Caudle packed her bags and moved to the Big Apple—one week after graduation. Her first job in New York City was an internship in the public relations department of Christian Dior. Her primary duty there was delivering eveningwear to celebrities. “That was pretty interesting, but I realized after that internship it wasn’t exactly what I wanted,” she says. “I was looking for something that would

set me on fire. I was a really passionate dancer all of my life and did it competitively. I wanted to do something that would challenge me the way dance did all my life. I couldn’t sit still all day.” “As I was trying to figure out the fashion world—I thought that was something I would be into—I started working for a magazine called BULLETT. I was a fashion editor there and did marketing and events, too. I met one of my best friends there. It was creative, fast-paced, and I really enjoyed it. Then the company broke apart, and we all lost our jobs.” With the whole wide world open to the 22-year-old, she decided to study acting and enrolled in classes at Michael Howard Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan. “I did a summer conservatory there and just fell in love with it,” she says. “They invited me to the one-year conservatory. I studied there for a year-and-a-half and then graduated and had a showcase. I got a manager from the showcase and have been working ever since.” “I primarily am an actress,” Caudle says. “I audition for feature films or TV shows or commercials one to three times a day. That takes up a lot more time than you would think because for film and TV auditions, I like to spend a couple of hours in a studio to prepare. I also write. I have written two feature films and two short films. My main goal is to be an actress—not so much a writer, but I do enjoy it a lot.” In fact, she has co-written a feature film with Susan Paroff, whom she met through babysitting her kids in Manhattan. The project is in pre-production with a $1.5 million dollar budget. Caudle will star in the film, which will be directed by Jay Alaimo. Shooting starts in the late spring/early summer. She also is editing a second feature film she and Paroff have cowritten, which is a psychological dramedy. “I’ve written and starred in a short film, ‘Go with the Flow,’ which I co-wrote and starred in with my boyfriend, actor Joe Mullen (Chicago native and NYU graduate), she says. “It was directed, shot and edited by Lauren Richardson, also a Texas Tech alumna. It was a blast to work with my boyfriend and best friend, and the film got selected into the Nantucket Short Film Festival. I’m also currently writing another short film, which is a girl-power comedy.” Caudle stars in a Bud Light commercial airing on all networks that show NFL football, including ESPN. She also has a guest role on an episode of “Law and Order: SVU” that aired

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“I love the entire process,” she says. “Theater is amazing because once you step on stage, there’s nothing like performing live. I love that because of my dance background—I’m used to that. I’ve gotten more into the film and commercial and TV world. For film and episodic auditions, I love getting the script. I love getting to know my character and chiseling away at it to discover who she is—what parts of her do I have inside that I can bring to the table. I love to create her life and her backstory and then just dance it. There’s nothing better than when you can let go of the line and be in the moment. You finish your scene and step back and wonder what just happened. You’re pretty much dancing in another soul—it’s pretty cool.”

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in January. She is in a Beats by Dre commercial coming out in the next few months on TV. Caudle admires many people in the performing world. She says her dream would be to star in a film by Sofia Coppola, Wes Anderson, Woody Allen, and/or Quentin Tarantino. She values what she learns from people in the field. She credits actor Greg Mullavey as her teacher and mentor. Mullavey has been featured in and starred in more than 100 plays on and off Broadway. He just finished performing with Marlo Thomas in a play called “Clever Little Lies” by Tony winner Joe DiPietro. He has been a regular on four TV series and hundreds of episodics and films. “I know what it takes to be a success in this biz, and Alli’s got the right stuff for success,” he says. “All it is now is finding the right role in the right project and the sky’s the limit. “She has a special Texas-sized exuberant charm that is part of her winning personality. Couple that with intelligence, her God-given talent, her ambition, stamina and drive to master her craft, and it makes for a future that is a very bright one that will make this Texas Tech graduate one of whom all Red Raider alums can be proud.” Caudle is proud of her Texas heritage—and of Texas Tech. Born in Dallas, she and her family relocated to Canadian, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle when she was six. They moved to Lubbock when she started fifth grade. She graduated from Coronado High School. “My whole family went to Texas Tech,” she says. “My brother, Corbin, graduated two years after me. He was a Phi Delta Theta. My parents both went there and fell in love there. My dad, Craig, played football, and my mom, Cindi (Balch) was on the pom squad. Texas Tech has been in the family for a long time.” While a college student, Caudle was a member of the pom squad for two semesters. She also belonged to Delta Delta Delta sorority. “I love football season with all my heart—right when it’s cooling off into fall. It feels like a new year. I’ve been raised going to football games, tailgating with friends and family, and I love the atmosphere and the spirit.” It’s a given that no matter how far Caudle goes with her career or how much success she gains, she never will forget her home and her alma mater. For more information, please visit www.allicaudle.com.

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Show The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is 23 days long—25,000 head of livestock and more than a million people roll through the gates annually. It’s three-plus weeks of stock showing, rodeoing and revelry for the attendees, and a year in the making for the 19 full-time employees and 700 volunteers who make the event happen.

Lauren Lovelace ’03, ’04 is one of the key people who make the annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo a success. She still marvels that her job dovetails beautifully with her life’s passion: horses. “I’m fortunate to do something I’m passionate about,” says Lovelace. “If I’m not working with horses, I’m working with horse people every day. I know if I wasn’t doing this, I’d be doing something in the horse industry.” It was her equine affinity that drew Lovelace to her current position as the assistant operations manager for the FWSSR. “I’ve always loved horses,” says Lovelace, who grew up in Grapevine, Texas. “I started taking lessons when I was 7.”

Lauren Lovelace, in Will Rogers Stadium during the Extreme Mustang Makeover Event in September, with Heritage, a mustang that is also the official equine ambassador representing the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Lovelace’s brother, Cade Lovelace ’05, and sister-in-law, Jennifer Neubauer Lovelace ’05, both attended the Texas Tech School of Law and are attorneys in Fort Worth. Lovelace is now teaching their 3-year-old daughter, Embrey, how to ride.

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Doreen Bruton was Lovelace’s instructor. Bruton attended Texas Tech in the mid-1980s and was a member of the Texas Tech Rodeo Team and a business major. She has owned Ride With Pride stables in Southlake, Texas, for 34 years. “Lauren loved every single horse we had,” Bruton says. “She was just a great kid. She was a wrangler for me, helping with chores and birthday parties until she turned 14, when she could start working. Then she worked for me until she got out of college. She taught riding lessons and that helped pay her way through Tech.” Bruton and Lovelace formed a strong bond and are still close today, riding together as often as their busy schedules allow. Bruton says Lovelace took quickly

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to riding, and soon began barrel racing. When Lovelace was 14, her aunt gave her her first horse, an American Paint Horse Association-registered sorrel mare named Jettrips. Lovelace bolstered her horse sense by becoming a certified horsemanship instructor in 1999. Lovelace spent her teenage years immersed in the horse business, teaching youngsters to ride as well as traveling and competing in barrel racing. As a teenager her experience with the FWSSR went from being a spectator to a competitor. “The barrel race at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo used to be an invitational ranch girls barrel race,” says Lovelace. “I competed here in high school and college. I grew up coming to this rodeo with family and friends. Being invited to run barrels here was one of the most exciting experiences of my life.” When it came time to select a college, there was never any doubt for Lovelace—she planned to head west to Raiderland. She is a second-generation Red Raider and her father, Leon Lovelace, and his two brothers, Jerry and Johnny, played football on scholarship for Texas Tech in the 1960s. “My grandfather was the sheriff of Parmer County for 32 years,” she says. “My father grew up in Farwell. I loved going to West Texas and Texas Tech as a kid. I don’t remember a time that I didn’t want to go to Texas Tech. I think spending time in West Texas gave me an appreciation and love of Western heritage and agriculture.” Lovelace received both her bachelor’s and master’s in animal science, and minored in agricultural communications in graduate school. “I loved learning about animal science in the classroom and having access to learn first-hand from the community that welcomed us to plants, feedlots and ranches in that part of the country.” Lovelace made sure horses were a part of her college life as well. She held an event coordinator internship at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center, where she also boarded her horse while attending Tech. “Lauren spent hours and hours working at the barn, and it was obvious she had the work ethic and attitude to successfully deal with all types of challenges,” says Kim Guay, Ph.D., the former director of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center and current assistant professor at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. “She is one of those people who can tune into others’ needs, which makes her easy for almost anyone to relate to. Her great sense of hu-

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mor always helped me get through those especially long days at the barn.” Lovelace completed her master’s in December 2004. Post-graduation she was still a student assistant in the Cotton Economics Research Institute in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics when she received a call from the publicity manager at the FWSSR. “They needed some help in the media center during the 2005 show,” she explains. “I took leave from my job at Tech to go work at Fort Worth.” During the FWSSR she received a call from Austin’s Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. They, too, needed help with operations. “So, after I finished in Fort Worth, I headed to Austin just before their show and stayed for about two-to-three weeks after to help them finish up.” Shortly after finishing at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin, a full-time job opened in the horse show department at the FWSSR and she was asked to apply. By April 2005 she was in Fort Worth working fulltime for the show she had always loved. When Lovelace started at the FWSSR she was the horse show secretary, taking entries for horse shows, processing paperwork and ensuring entries were correct. In 2010, she was promoted to assistant manager of the Horse Show Department and assumed more responsibility in the management and execution of horse operations. She assisted with

Lovelace visits with a participant (left) and employee (right) of a Mustang Heritage Foundation Event.

the horse sale and show preparations for the American Quarter Horse Association Best of the Remuda Horse Sale, the Invitational Ranch Horse Show and Sale, the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, a seven breed horse show, the poultry, pigeon and rabbit shows and the Equine Scholarship Program. In June she was again promoted, this time to Assistant Operations Manager, which broadened her list of responsibilities again. She is now involved in overall show operations, including facilities management, scheduling events and rehearsals on the grounds, oversight of recycling and waste management programs and general show operations. “I’m still very involved in the horse show events,” Lovelace notes. “I assist more with rodeo production and specialty rodeo nights. Our new project was the production of the new Fort Worth Super Shootout® Rodeo, where we worked to invite top contestants from the other 2013 rodeos to create a rodeo where contestants have the ability to compete as individuals and teams. I have been working with production logistics, time frames and stock contractors.” The 23 days of the FWSSR are definitely go-time, but she doesn’t sit around the rest of the year. Major stock show and rodeo organizations have events and programs to raise money and awareness year-round. Preparations for the next year start as soon as the show ends. Lovelace lends her expertise and enthusiasm to a number of organizations outside of the FWSSR. She has assisted with the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s annual Extreme Mustang Makeover held at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth each fall. She’s also a member of Young Guns, the young professionals group that promotes Fort Worth’s National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame; the Fort Worth Farm & Ranch Club, where she serves as incoming secretary; and she has been the secretary since 2005 of the Citizens Support Group for the Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol. She has also served on the American Quarter Horse Associations marketing and membership committee. She lives a stone’s throw from the grounds of the FWSSR, which happens to fall in an area of Fort Worth— near 7th Street—that is undergoing revitalization and is home to loads of trendy eateries, shopping, world-renowned museums and upscale residential areas. “I live within a five-mile radius of Will Rogers (Memorial Center) and 7th Street, so I don’t have to go far for anything,” Lovelace says of living in Fort Worth. “Even though there’s a large population, it’s easy to get to know lots of people. Fort Worth is a very friendly town.”

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The Difference By Jennifer Ritz Photos by Jerod Foster

Lovelace credits her time at Tech for much of what she has accomplished professionally. While working at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center she organized horse shows and helped with the collegiate rodeos. As an undergraduate in the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources she was exposed to working ranches and agricultural operations that enriched her knowledge of the agriculture industry. “Without going to Texas Tech, I wouldn’t have been prepared for a job like this,” she says.

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s long and rich history began with its establishment in 1896. Throughout the past 118 years, the event has changed names and changed locations in 1944 from the Stockyards area on the north side of Fort Worth, to the current home at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. One thing that’s never changed is that it has always been a place for folks from all walks of life to celebrate Western heritage. Today the show features the requisite stock shows, horse shows, rodeos and midway, but they’ve also added events that appeal specifically to Texans like the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, featuring cowboys from working ranches, and the Best of Mexico Celebration, which the FWSSR says is a “fiesta-style extravaganza of color, musical ensembles, horsemanship, culture and local flavor.” They also offer Bulls’ Night Out PRCA Extreme Bull Riding, which is a competition where it’s all bull riding, all night. Cowboys of color and, new for 2014, the Fort Worth Super Shootout®, a one-night tournament-style invitiational rodeo with a purse of $100,000.

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I was fortunate to meet Woody before he became “Fearless Champion.” He rolled into town about a week after Kliff Kingsbury’s December 2012 press conference announcing his hire as the new head football coach. Woody was a fuzzy, laid back and well-loved ranch horse from Tulia, Texas. Sam Jackson, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, had the honor of selecting the horse. I’ve known Jackson since I took freshman animal science from him in 1990. I pestered him relentlessly about which horse he would pick for the next Masked Rider steed. I ran into Jackson outside the United Spirit Arena after the Coach Kingsbury press conference in 2012. He told me he was headed to Tulia in a few days to pick up the horse that he thought was “the one.” Naturally, I said, “I’m setting up a photo shoot when y’all get back.” Those photos appeared in the May/June 2013 issue. And although Fearless Champion looked beautiful, he was just coming

off of life on a ranch. He was taken care of in excellent fashion, but the life of a ranch horse varies greatly from that of a stabled show horse. Ranch horses usually put on a winter coat, which can be very, very fluffy. As spring rolls around, horses shed the fuzz and fluff and become sleek again. Fearless Champion was purchased in winter and had already put on his winter coat. Because of his different appearance, Corey Waggoner, the current Masked Rider, suggested that I run a “before and after” piece, because Fearless Champion has changed so much in the past year. I asked Waggoner how he’d changed. “Woody has changed substantially throughout the year,” Waggoner says. “He has made the transformation from the ranch horse appearance to a show horse. He has gained muscle, his coat has become healthier, and even his mane and tail have grown in length. One thing has not changed, though: he still has the very same calm demeanor and sweet attitude he had when we first got him. “Woody is a very smart animal. He has figured out what his job is now. He knows the difference in what his attitude should

be between an athletic event or rodeo where he will run, compared to a small event such as an elementary school or charity event. His first football game was mostly nerves and excitement, but by the end of the season he was all business on the field. He has performed the opening run at the football games like a veteran and has done a tremendous job with being the first horse to do spirit runs back onto the field after each score. In addition to being the first horse to try new things at athletic events, Woody was the first Masked Rider horse to lead the women’s soccer team onto the field. “He has made the transformation into an outstanding Masked Rider horse, but at the same time has retained his personality from his previous life. If someone who knew him from his days as a ranch horse saw him today, other than his physical appearance changing, they would still see his original personality shining through.”

Fearless Champion:

the horse behind the tradition By Jennifer Ritz

Corey Waggoner, the 2012-2013 Masked Rider, and I have spent a lot of time together. Starting in July of 2013, my former intern Katelyn Perry ’13 and I began working on a project that has been on my plate for years. My position grants me privileges most alumni will never have. One of those is unfettered access to the Masked Rider and “the horse.” Years back I began thinking, “I bet alumni would love to see what life is like behind the scenes for the Masked Rider horse.”

And, if you’ve never wondered that, I wondered it for you. I decided I’d show Red Raiders what life is like for our horse “behind the barn doors.” Starting in July, Katelyn and I began filming events attended by Corey and Fearless Champion. Katelyn did all the filming, I just told her what to film—I went to as many events as my schedule allowed, but she put in the lion’s share of the time. She went to parades, campus events, football game practice-run-throughs. We spent two football games on the field with the horse. We were with the Masked Rider and Fearless Champion for feedings, baths, vet checks—you name it, either Katelyn or I were there. We spent so much time at the barn where Fearless Champion lives, we felt like it was our second home by the time we wrapped filming. It all fell together perfectly because I had an intern who was a whiz at filming and editing and a Masked Rider who was extremely helpful, thoughtful and patient. And, of course, one of the best horses in the world. Katelyn did a superb job. Together we took my vision and created something I think Red Raiders will enjoy watching again and again. I am proud to offer the link for the YouTube video here. http://tinyurl.com/fearlesschampion

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Prime time at Myron’s! They enjoyed delectable meals at Myron’s Prime Steakhouse. There are two locations, one in historic downtown New Braunfels’ restored Palace Movie Theatre, and a glittering new location in San Antonio. Red Raider Bill Been and his daughter Jenny and her husband Steve Franckowiak serve up the best steaks in Comal and Bexar counties, hands-down, and their service is second-to-none. Myron’s offers its patrons Chicago prime beef, the top 2 percent of all beef in the United States—but it’s not just beef that stands out. Their entire menu is top notch. Take a minute to check out Myron’s website and be sure to make reservations when you go, they fill up quickly: http://www.myronsprime.com

membership By Jennifer Ritz

has its benefits

Robert Fletcher

We love our members. Really we do. So we put together a package full of Red Raider love and randomly selected a current Texas Tech Alumni Association member to win the package. Every bit of the package was gratis—because that’s how great our alumni are! They love Texas Tech and we love them. The winners of the package bursting with Red Raider awesomeness are Jeff and Cristina Blakeman. Jeff was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and graduated in 1985 with a degree in business administration. The Blakemans now live in Grapevine. “We’re really looking forward to this trip,” said Jeff Blakeman. “I’ve been to New Braunfels probably at least 50 times. It’s a great, great town and I know we’ll have a blast.” Look for a report and photos from the Blakemans about the trip in the May/June issue. Here’s what they won:

It’s so easy being Gruene Red Raider and Texas musician Wade Bowen, who was the cover story for our January/ February 2014 issue of the Texas Techsan, is headlining Gruene Hall on Feb. 1. Wade was happy to offer two tickets to his show as well as host a meet-and-greet with the lucky winners! Gruene Hall is located in historic Gruene and has been dubbed “Texas’ Most Historic Dance Hall.” Wade was photographed in Gruene and at Gruene Hall for the magazine. Here’s link to Wade Bowen’s site: http://www.wadebowen.com; and Gruene Hall’s: http://gruenehall.com.

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Some place cool and Gruene and shady The wildest place in Texas! The Blakemans received a gift basket from the Red Raider-owned Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch that included two passes to the ranch and two meals at their Safari Camp Grill. Set amidst breathtaking vistas and sprawling Live Oaks in the Texas Hill Country, the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is like an African safari, Texas style. Check out their website to learn more about this amazing ranch and all the exotic animals that reside there: http://wildliferanchtexas.com 36

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After such a wild and delicious day, the Blakemans were able to head to cozy, relaxing and gorgeous Gruene Mansion Inn—a stone’s throw from Gruene Hall. The winners were provided with a two-night stay compliments of the Inn, which is perched above the Guadalupe River in the Victorian-style home of Henry D. Gruene. http://www. gruenemansioninn.com.

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Celebration Time

Coach Kliff Kingsbury and Davis Webb

Baylen Brown (left) and Webb

Holiday Bowl Champs!

Webb’s 4 TD passes tie Holiday Bowl record. Reprinted with Permission of the Associated Press Photos by Michael Strong/Texas Tech Athletics Communications

Davis Webb helped end Texas Tech’s unsightly five-game losing streak while making sure the Red Raiders’ seniors had a great sendoff. The freshman threw for 403 yards and tied a Holiday Bowl record with four touchdown passes, and Texas Tech raced to a 37-23 victory over No. 16 Arizona State on Monday night. Webb tied the record set by BYU’s Jim McMahon in 1980 and matched by Kansas State’s Brian Kavanagh in 1995 and Texas’ Major Applewhite in 2001. “When Coach told me I was going to start, there was nothing but joy,” Webb said. “I told myself that I was going to make sure that I was going to send the seniors out right. We came prepared. We leaned on each other and we showed that today. “It’s pretty exhilarating right now. I’m so proud of this team,” he added. The Red Raiders (8-5) won for the first time since beating West Virginia on Oct. 19. Arizona State (10-4) lost its second straight. Webb completed 28 of 41 passes. He threw touchdown passes of 18 and 21 yards to Jakeem Grant, 1 yard to Rodney Hall and 23 yards to Bradley Marquez, all in the first half. “He’s really battled to separate himself all year,” said first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury, a former Red Raiders quarterback.

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“To play that young in this type of arena, D-1, that’s very rare and I think he does a great job handling the pressure coming out here and making things happen,” wide receiver Eric Ward said. After losing their final five games by an average of 20.6 points, the Red Raiders scored on four of their first five drives to take a 27-6 lead 5 minutes into the second quarter. Kingsbury said the Red Raiders had seen predictions that they’d lose by 22 points. “We saw that all week. We knew what people thought and we knew the type of team we had,” the coach said. “We didn’t get any respect all weekend long,” Ward said. “It was all about Arizona State and their record and this, that and the other. So we used that to fuel the fire.” Ward said the losing streak ‘preyed upon us pretty heavily. No one likes losing that much and lose that much on the road. It starts depressing the team a little bit. We just did all we could to prepare for

this game. During the bowl practices, the time we had together helped us bond together.” Texas Tech All-America tight end Jace Amaro had eight catches for 112 yards. He set the FBS single-season record for yards receiving by a tight end with 1,352. The Sun Devils, coming off a 38-14 loss to Stanford in the Pac12 championship game, were held 18 points below their average. They dropped to 0-4 in the Holiday Bowl dating to 1985. “I’m very embarrassed for our program,” coach Todd Graham said. “As coaches we didn’t have our guys prepared to play. They came to play. We didn’t. Give them credit. I was embarrassed for the fans that showed up today. We didn’t have our players prepared. Zero excuses, but we didn’t have our players prepared to play. It was an ugly game offensively and defensively. We just didn’t play very well. They were the more passionate team today.” While Texas Tech was finding the end zone early on, Arizona State had to settle for field goals of 44 and 31 yards by Zane Gonzalez.

Call for Nominations Each year the Texas Tech Alumni Association’s National Board of Directors elects new members to threeyear terms. These positions are open to all alumni. If you know an alumna or an alumnus who loves Texas Tech, and you think that person would make a good addition to the board, contact Sara Lauderdale for a nomination form: sara.lauderdale@ttu.edu; 806-742-3641. This is your Association, so join in!

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Jenny Mehlow, president of the San Diego Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association, visits with Raider Red at the beach party held Dec. 29 at Wonderland Ocean Pub before the Holiday Bowl.

We LOVE Your Photos! If you have photos from a Texas Tech event you’d like to see in the magazine, please send them our way! We need high-resolution photos, so when you take pictures, please be sure your camera is set to the highest resolution possible. Don’t let your phone or email program compress them either—send them full-size whenever possible!

Young Alumni Membership Level f o r T e x a s T e c h A l u m n i A s s o c i at i o n Want to connect or reconnect with Texas Tech? If you graduated from TTU within the past five years, you can join the Texas Tech Alumni Association for $35 per year. As members of the association, new graduates can enjoy networking with other Red Raiders at Alumni Association chapter events in their area. They also can enhance their careers by taking advantage of the services offered by the Texas Tech University Career Center. When you join the Alumni Association as a Young Alumni member, you receive all the benefits Loyalty members get but at a special rate: ❱❱❱ Texas Techsan alumni magazine—six issues delivered to your home or office ❱❱❱ Gameday access to Frazier Alumni Pavilion ❱❱❱ Member-only benefits and discounts ❱❱❱ TTAA Member car decal

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Stephen Burres ’93, a police officer for the City of Irving, Texas, is a DWI/ traffic homicide investigator. He was selected to escort the 2011 Superbowl Champion Greenbay Packers to and from their practice facilities the week preceding the game as well as on game day. After the Packers’ win, he escorted Coach Mike McCarthy and MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to their media event in downtown Dallas. Burres is pictured here with Rodgers.

Jordan Fahle

Texas Tech President M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D and the Texas Tech U.S. Congressional Interns attend the Washington, D.C., Dessert and Dialogue event Nov. 12 at the House Agriculture Committee Hearing Room in the Longworth House Office Building.

getting to know Texas Tech Alumni Association Board Members

John W. Redmon ’71

Barry Street

In what city do you reside? The Woodlands, Texas.

In what city do you reside? Kress, Texas.

What is your position on the Alumni Association Board? I serve as vice-chair of the Membership Committee and am a member of the Diversity and Finance Committees.

What is your position on the Alumni Association Board? I am the chairman of the Membership Committee.

What was your major and class year at Tech, plus any other degrees you may have earned? I graduated with a BBA, majoring in industrial management. I have also attended the Advanced Management Institute at the Jones School at Rice University.

What was your major and class year at Tech, plus any other degrees you may have earned? I received a bachelor of science in agricultural economics in 1979.

Where are you employed, and what is your position? I retired in 2012. I spent my entire career in the engineering and construction profession and was an executive vice president of operations for three major firms. Major activities in which you were involved as a student at Tech: I had a split career at Tech. After my first year, I went home and worked for two years and attended night classes. I enjoyed all aspects of college life but was not involved in any formal student activities. What are the names of your family members? My wife’s name is Ann, a 1971 graduate of Tech. We have a daughter, Courtney, and son-inlaw, Shawn, in New York City, along with our 20-month old grandson, Shane. What is one of your fondest memories from your Tech days? One of my fondest memories is attending freshman orientation with my parents, as my father graduated from Tech in 1935. That was his first time back in more than 30 years, and he was amazed at the growth of the campus. Many of his contemporaries were professors and administrators by then.

Where are you employed and what is your position? I’m the owner/manager of Street Gin and Farms. What are the names of your family members? Wife: SuDe ’79; oldest son: Colton Street ’04 and his wife Devin Street ’04; they have a daughter, Reese, who will graduate from Tech in 2034; middle son: Chase Street ’05; youngest daughter: CassiDe Street ’07.

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Major activities in which you were involved as a student at Tech: Ag Eco Club, Block & Bridle, Alpha Zeta and Ag Council. What is one of your fondest memories from your Tech days? Meeting my wife, intramural football and basketball and the Cow Palace. What is one thing you’ve enjoyed seeing occur recently at Texas Tech? I love and appreciate seeing our Tech graduates hired to work and coach for this University. What is your favorite book? The Bible.

What is one thing you’ve enjoyed seeing occur recently at Texas Tech? There are many “one things” I have enjoyed seeing at Tech, but to see the new business school and the other new facilities. The “one thing” that impresses me most is how it all fits together physically and architecturally.

What are your interests and hobbies? Keeping up with and watching Tech sports.

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What is your favorite book? Usually the one I am reading at the time. I enjoy good fiction and historical novels.

What character traits do you value highly in an individual? Honesty, loyalty and hard work.

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What is your favorite movie? “Saving Private Ryan.”

If you could ask five or six people to your home for an evening, who would they be? Jesus to bless the food, Guy Fieri to cook, Elvis for entertainment, Red Skelton for laughs and John Wayne to keep everything in order.

What are your interests and hobbies? I enjoying hunting and fishing and spending time at our farm near Schulenburg, Texas. What character trait do you value highly in an individual? Honesty. If you could ask five or six people to your home for an evening, who would they be? If I could have five or six people for an evening together, I would have Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincoln, Tom Hanks, Martin Luther King and my father.

What is your favorite movie? “Brian’s Song.”

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Mr. & Mrs. Mason Dumas ’00 (Nicole Dumas)

Mr. Landon K. Akins ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Ehler ’66 (Rita Ehler)

Mr. Kenneth K. Aloysius, Pharm.D. ’13

Mr. & Mrs. Marty Estes ’79 (Kathleen Estes)

Mr. Russell Artho ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Fisher ’76 (Pamela Fisher)

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Austin ’09 (Kate Austin ’09)

Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Garner ’84 (Linda Garner ’83)

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Ball ’01 (Ashley Ball)

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Halford (Lynn Halford ’75)

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Barker ’84 (Giora Baker)

Mr. & Mrs. William Holmes ’76 (Jacqueline Holmes)

Mr. Timothy S. Barnett ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ingram ’79 (Rebecca Ingram ’78)

Mr. Raymond B. Barron

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Johnson (Mendy Johnson)

Ms. Brenda J. Becknell ’74

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kincaid ’07 (Crystal Kincaid)

Mr. David W. Borrego ’90

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Klepac ’06

Mr. Zachary Q. Botone ’98

Ms. Dean V. Loehr ’74

Mrs. Linda M. Braxton ’02

Ms. Heather D. McNiel ’93

Mr. Jerrod W. Brown ’08

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mettille ’99 (Lori Mettille)

Mrs. Linda M. Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Chibueze Mgbeike (Ester Mgbeike ’87)

Rev. Ralph D. Bucy ’49

Mr. & Mrs. Barry Mitcham ’86 (Angela Mitcham ’86)

Mrs. Judith A. Bynum ’69

Mr. & Mrs. William Moore ’88 (Jacqueline Moore)

Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Campbell ’76 (Janis Campbell ’78)

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Motley ’57 (Margaret Motley)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Cargile ’01 (Misti Cargile ’08)

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Munoz ’10 (Christine Munoz)

Mrs. Sue B. Carter

Mrs. Dolores C. Murfee

Mr. & Mrs. Blair Casey ’88 (Diana Casey ’89)

Mr. Scott A. Nelson ’12

Mr. Corbin L. Caudle ’12

Mr. Mrs. David Nichols ’82 (Wendi Nichols ’89)

Mr. Ramon Cirilo

Ms. Beverly E. Nixon ’64

Major & Mrs. Michael Clark ’92 (Laurie Clark)

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Oberheu ’93 (Deanna Oberheu ’95)

Mr. John N. Clayton ’80

Dr. & Mrs. James D. Ogletree ’78 (Kathryn Ogletree ’78)

Mr. & Mrs. Tommy G. Clem ’73 (Shirley B. Clem ’73)

Mr. Philip G. Perez ’88

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Cook ’98 (Laurie Cook ’93)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rico ’92 (Melissa Rico)

Amanda K. Cooper, Pharm.D. ’11

Mr. Benjamin C. Robinson ’83

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Corman (Juhree Corman)

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Acree ’77 (Karen Acree ’77)

Mr. Brent S. Schniers, PE ’95

Mr. & Mrs. Cody Cox ’98 (Lacee Cox)

Mrs. Susan R. Allen ’63

Ms. Sara R. Schwertner ’10

Mr. Gregory A. Cox ’08

Mr. Bradley T. Allen ’11

Mr. Matthew E. Tickle ’08

Mr. Chad M. Decker ’01

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Ammons ’92 (Crystal Ammons)

Mr. Carlos J. Villarreal ’10

Mrs. Marka S. Dempsey ’96

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Bergquist ’91(Dawn Bergquist ’91)

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Walsh (Kristina Walsh ’05)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dent ’10 (Karen Dent)

Mr. Sam Black ’94

Mr. & Mrs. R. Scott Watkins ’90 (Jeri Watkins ’90)

Mr. Tracy A. Derr ’97

Mr. Garrett J. Bollom ’12

Ms. Lauren E. Willen ’13

Ms. Laura C. Domyancic ’07

Mr. & Mrs. Russ Boyd ’79 (Christine Boyd)

Mr. Robert E. Wilson ’60

Mr. Travis E. Dorough ’13

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Autrey ’84 (Tiffany Autrey) Mr. Michael C. Bernatis ’00 Mr. Jared W. Bradford ’11 Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Brigham ’65 (Mary Brigham ’66) Mr. & Mrs. Terry Knighton ’80 (Patricia Knighton) Mr. Luke N. Morrow ’93 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Stark (Diane Stark)

/ / / S i lv e r Cpl. & Mrs. Rodney Adams ’05 (Emily Adams) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Amaro ’83 (Rosemary Amaro) Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bullard (Lacie Bullard ’04) Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Carriker ’00 (Salina Carriker ’99) Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cline ’72 (Marilyn Cline) Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hays ’90 (Allison Hays ’92) Mr. Jerrod C. Imel ’96 Ms. Janell L. Jones ’92 Mr. & Mrs. T.W. Kendra ’77 (Anne-Marie Kendra) Mrs. Donna S. Mays ’69 Mr. & Todd Minckler ’92 (Jennifer Minckler ’93) Ms. Cheryl D. Nail ’99 Mr. & Mrs. Koby Rogers ’98 (Shelby Rogers ’03)

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Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bryant ’84 (Julie Bryant)

Ms. Jennifer N. Dragisic ’09

Mr. & Mrs. James Collier ’94 (Kathleen Collier ’92)

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Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Dubose ’79 (Kenna Dubose)

Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Abanobi ’96 (Beatrice Abanobi ’84)

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ehlers ’92 (Lendi Ehlers)

Mr. Brady K. Adams ’12

Ms. Keelin Elder ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Addison ’07 (Casey Addison ’11)

Mr.& Mrs. Aaron Ellis ’07 (Amanda Ellis)

Mr. Julio A. Aguilar ’96

Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Ellison ’85 (Karen Ellison)

Mr. & Mrs. Garland Crockett ’66 (Dona Crockett) Ms. Nichelle L. Cunningham ’10 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Davis ’80 (Sally Davis) Mr. & Mrs. K. Derrick Dieterich ’78 (Diana Dieterich ’96) Mr. Charles T. Downing ’08

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Mr. Michael L. Duck ’99

Ms. Elizabeth A. Eretto ’08

Mr. & Mrs. Justin McBroom ’08 (Melissa McBroom ’07)

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew T. Shoberg ’04 (Paige Shoberg ’01)

Mr. & Mrs. C. Dwayne Ethridge ’63 (Janet Ethridge ’63)

Mr. & Mrs. Fuston McCarty ’52 (Billie Ruth McCarty)

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Shoush ’88 (Jill Shoush)

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Faudree (Kerry Faudree)

Mr. David J. McDaniel ’09

Ms. Michelle L. Sifuentes ’02

Fadi A. Fawaz, Ph.D. ’01

Mr. Dewane J. McDaniel ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Simmons (Laura Simmons ’78)

Deborah L. Fontaine, Ph.D. ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Richard McDuff ’75 (Sara McDuff ’75)

Ms. Courtney N. Simpson ’07

Mr. Shane P. Furlong ’12

Mr. John B. McGinnis ’05

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sims ’93 (Julia Sims)

Ms. Mariana A. Garcia ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Brian McNerney ’08 (Michelle McNerney)

Mr. William F. Slaughter ’90

Mr. Donald J. Gillilan ’97

Mr. John R. Medlock ’02

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Smith ’93 (Cindy Smith)

Mr. Ross P. Girouard ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Miesner ’06 (Melissa Miesner)

Mrs. Rojean H. Smith ’56

Mr. Grant S. Gooding ’05

Roberto R. Momarez, M.D. ’02

Mr. Christopher S. Smith ’93

Ms. Kathryn A. Graydon

Mrs. Maria G. Montano-Kayatin ’02

Mr. Casey Smith ’04 (Alysia Shaw ’99)

Mr. Jody R. Greenfield ’08

Mr. Charles B. Moore ’91

Mr. & Ms. Bryan Smith ’11 (Nicole Frantz ’12)

Ms. Paula P. Greenfield ’73

Mr. Trent G. Moore, Jr. ’10

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Snyder ’06 (Susan Snyder ’02)

Mr. Joseph D. Greer ’13

Mr. & Mrs. Micah Morehard ’06 (Jaclyn W. Morehard)

Dr. & Mrs. Joel Starnes ’94 (Janelle Starnes)

Mr. Ronald C. Griffin ’96

Mr. & Mrs. Christian Muniz ’11 (Andrea Fanning)

Mrs. Christine E. Stater ’92

Mr. Brantley M. Gunter ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Nelson (Lyndy Nelson ’00)

Mr. & Mrs. James Stewart ’01 (Denise Stewart ’02)

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hannon ’96 (Kara Hannon)

Mr. John G. Niedecken ’13

Dr. & Mrs. Russell Stocks ’74 (Jackie Stocks)

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Harbour ’79 (Debra Harbour)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ojeda ’06 (Sarah Ojeda ’09)

Ms. Nichole D. Sullivan ’12

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Harris ’89 (Melissa Harris ’90)

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Oliver ’97 (Cynthia Oliver)

Mr. Matthew J. Thompson ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harris ’92 (Shelly Harris)

Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Pacatte ’06 (Kelly Pacatte)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Thornesberry ’71

Mr. Jeremy J. Harrison ’11

Mr. Daniel T. Paettie

(Judy Thornesberry)

Ms. Evan N. Heinze ’07

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Palmer (Deborah Palmer)

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Tijerina ’04 (Lindsey E. Tijerina)

Mr. & Ms. Justin Hernandez ’11 (Katie Meurer)

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Patterson ’09 (Brooke Patterson)

Mr. Augustine L. Toro ’07

Dr. & Mrs. John Hodnett ’97 (Carrie Hodnett)

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Paulsen ’76 (Diane Paulsen)

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Trapani ’04 (Amanda Trapani ’02)

Mr. & Mrs. Loren Holland ’95 (Heather Holland)

Mr. & Mrs. Homer Peden ’84 (Deanna Peden)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Trook ’06 (Lindsey Trook ’06)

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Holmes ’08 (Brittany Holmes ’09)

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Pharr (Marinda Pharr)

Mr. & Mrs. Micah Turner (Ashley Turner)

Mr. Taylor C. Howell

Larry Phillippe, Ed.D. ’06

Mr. & Mrs. David Turner ’02 (Melissa Turner)

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Huth ’04 (Kristina Huth ’05)

Ms. Alicia Plumley ’10

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Uszynski ’06 (Elizabeth Uszynski ’06)

Mrs. Kerri L. Ireland ’12

Mr. Ronnie L. Popejoy, Jr. ’95

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Villa ’00 (Teresa Villa ’99)

Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Johnson ’94 (Christy Johnson ’93)

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Powell (Carrie Powell)

Mrs. Shuihan Vivian Barton ’11

Mrs. Sarah T. Johnson ’11

Dr. & Mrs. C. Adam Probst ’06 (Kim Probst)

Mr. & Mrs. Garland Wade ’59 (Annie Wade)

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Johnson ’62 (Linda Johnson ’95)

The Hon. & Mrs. Cecil Puryear ’67 (Ann Puryear)

Ms. Lauren N. Walker ’07

Mr. Hunter D. Jones ’13

Mr. Luis A. Ramirez ’98

Mr. William E. Ware ’73

Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Jordan ’83 (Karen Jordan)

Mr. & Mrs. William Reily ’79 (Jackie Reily ’79)

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Washer ’76 (Linda Washer)

Mr. Allen L. Kelley ’80

Mr. Andres A. Reyes ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Watson ’99 (Angie Watson ’02)

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kenton ’71 (Kathy Kenton)

Mr. & Mrs. Berhl Robertson ’85 (Traci Robertson)

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Watts ’64 (Roxy Watts ’64)

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kinzie ’92 (Lisa Kinzie ’92)

Mr. Ken Rodgers (Kay Bushong)

Mr. Brendan H. Weatherman ’99

Ms. Susan G. Kitchens ’66

Ms. Cecilia V. Rodriguez ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Weathers ’79 (Janet Weathers)

Mr. Austin R. Knox ’12

Dr. & Mrs. John Ross ’83 (Madeleine Ross)

Mrs. Crystal A. Wengel ’90

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Krug ’81 (Regina Krug ’82)

Mr. & Mrs. James Ryder ’95 (Cynthia Ryder ’98)

Mr. & Mrs. James Werner ’91 (Cheryl Werner ’91)

Mr. Leeman Kuehner

Mr. & Mrs. Rami Saad ’11 (Hannah Saad)

Mr. & Mrs. Mark West ’88 (Tina West)

Mr. Jack Lee ’81

Mr. & Mrs. Leocadio Sanchez ’12 (Sonia Sanchez)

Mr. & Mrs. Seth Wild ’12 (Shandie Wieck) ’12

Mr. & Mrs. James Legg ’70 (Melinda Legg ’71)

Mr. & Mrs. John Scurlock ’05 (McKensey Scurlock)

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Williams ’93 (Stephanie Williams ’93)

Ms. Lauren Locke

Mr. & Mrs. Vinayak Sharma ’05 (Sukirti Sharma)

Mr. Jon P. Williams II ’13

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Lostak (Risa Lostak)

Mr.& Mrs. David Shaw ’93 (Michelle Shaw ’93)

Ms. Dawn E. Wolff ’13

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lott ’79 (Sharon Lott ’79)

Mr. Calen R. Shearer ’08

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Wright ’06 (Nicole Wright ’15)

Mr. & Mrs. Jett Major ’81 (Mary Major)

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Shinkle ’85 (Caela Shinkle)

Ms. Kathryn M. Wright ’09

Mr. Richard R. Mansell Mr. & Mrs. Terry Marriner ’95 (Cindy Marriner) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mastin ’89 (Beth Mastin)

Thank you to Student Alumni Board members Paige Headrick, Micaela, Rosinski, Mallory Sanderson, Charles Bullard, Michaela Layne, Celeste Castillo, Kelsey Caussade and Kelsi Fletcher for their help in compiling this list.

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MILITARY 1988 LT. COL. RAY G. BROWN (BA History) Frisco, Texas, retired from

the United States Air Force after 25 years of service. He accumulated more than 4,000 hours as a B-52 bombadier/navigator with more than 500 combat hours in Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. His last assignment was at Headquarters Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base,Va., He now operates Navigator Fitness & Performance. His wife is Patti.

1969 DOUGLAS W. BOGAN (BA Zoology) Houston, Texas, was named Texas Dentist of the YearTM in September at the annual Lone Star Dental Conference in Austin. The honor is considered the most prestigious a Texas dentist can earn. Bogan graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in 1973. He is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, a delegate for the American Dental Association and past president of both the Greater Houston Dental Society and Houston Academy of General Dentistry. He also volunteers his time through organizations such as Texas Mission of Mercy and Smiles on Wheels. His wife is LINDA OGLESBY BOGAN (‘69 BA Spanish).

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1943 Fiske Hanley II (BS ’43 Mechanical Engineering) Fort Worth, Texas, recently had a book published that chronicles the stories of captured B-29 Superfortress airmen during World War II. The men were held in dungeons in Tokyo by the Kempei Tai Military Police and labeled Accused American War Criminals. They were not designated as Prisoners of War, instead they were called Special Prisoners to be tried and executed. In his book Hanley explains, “While awaiting trial they were considered subhuman—starved on half POW rations, issued no clothes or basic hygienic needs, denied medical treatment” and were tortured. Many of the prisoners died. Hanley is one of the few survivors and this is his harrowing true story titled, “Accused American War Criminal.”

2001 Emily G. Hunt (BS ’01 Mechanical Engineering,

In Art Alvarez’s photo in the 1984 “La Ventana,” Stangel Hall residents Kim McClure and Kendra Eurom study outside.

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MS ’02) Canyon, Texas, and Michelle Pantoya, Ph.D., current J. W. Wright Regents Chair in Mechanical Engineering and professor in the Whitacre College of Engineering, co-authored “Designing Dandelions,” a book that introduces engineering to young readers in a fun way. The book follows two young space aliens who crash on earth. In order to return home, they must apply engineering design process. Dandelions near the crash site entrance the two aliens and they investigate the life cycle of the yellow flower. By studying how the flowers disperse seeds, they create a mechanical replica that launches their ship back into space. The authors say the book is “a journey of discovery and problem-solving.”

2006 Ito Romo (Ph.D. Creative

Writing) San Antonio, Texas, authored “The Border is Burning,” a collection of fictional writings based on gritty, hard-luck characters living in South Texas along the I-35 corridor. The book has been dubbed Chicano Gothic and Chicano Noir for its dark portrayal of the cast of characters. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Romo is an associate professor of English and communication studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. His previous book was titled “El Punte/The Bridge” and was published in 2001.

2006 Tara Pietraszuk Shollenberger (MS ’06

Exercise and Sports Science) Winston Salem, N.C., published her first novel “Safe & Sound,” under the name T.S. Krupa. Available on Amazon. com, the book is about a recently widowed young woman following a “yearlong journey of love, loss, friendship and conquering the unexpected” with the help of two childhood friends.

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Thank you to our Platinum and Gold members for their continued support. Platinum ($2,500 or more annually) Mr. & Mrs. G. Barney Adams ’75 (Kandy Adams ’75)

Mr. & Mrs. David L. King ’74 (Janis King)

Mr. & Mrs. Grant Adamson ’81 (Nelda Adamson)

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mase (Liz Mase)

Mr. & Mrs. Larry K. Anders ’78 (Nesa J. Anders ’81)

Mrs. Joan McComb ’67

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Baca (Jan W. Baca ’70)

Mr. & Mrs. L. Brent McGavock ’95 (Amy McGavock ’94)

Ms. William B. Baker ’06

Mrs. & Mrs. Mark R. McGuire ’83 (Nancy Q. McGuire ’77)

Mr. & Mrs. Bryant Bonner ’95 (Whitney Bonner ’96)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael McKenzie ’68 (Barbara McKenzie ’69)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brawley ’95 (Sabrina Brawley ’94)

Mr. Glenn D. Moor ’84

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Breedlove ’70 (Lorrie Breedlove)

Mrs. Joyce W. Perkins ’64

Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Brown ’59 (Elena Brown)

Mr. & Mrs. Joe H. Price (Mary Jo Price ’53)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Broyles ’51 (Helen Broyles)

Mr. Michael R. Proctor ’90

Lt. Col. Mark H. Bryant ’83 (Colby Ethan)

Mr. & Mrs. Ben H. Ralston ’76 (Jeannie Ralston ’77)

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Burleson ’83 (Elizabeth Burleson ’84)

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Redmon ’71 (Ann R. Redmon ’71)

Mr. Clay Cash ’97

Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Riordan ’00 (Jennifer Riordan ’00)

Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Chenault ’82 (Vicki L. Chenault)

Mr. & Mrs. Douglass C. Robison ’79 (Angie Robison)

Mr. Floyd E. Cotham, Jr. ’83

Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Rose (Susan M. Rose ’76)

Dr. & Mrs. Todd K. Cowan ’81 (Veronica I. Cowan)

Dr. Nancy R. Ruff ’69

Mr. Richard R. Davila, II

Mr. & Mrs. John Scovell ’68 (Diane Scovell ’68)

Mr. & Mrs. Enoch L. Dawkins ’60 (Frances Dawkins)

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Sheffield, Jr. (Catherine Sheffield ’79)

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Domino ’86 (Lisa K. Domino)

Ms. Anita Smith ’63

Mr. & Mrs. Gayle M. Earls ’59 (Dolores J. Earls)

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith ’65 (Gail Smith ’68)

Mr. Daniel F. Frye, III ’73

Mr. & Mrs. Marlis Smith ’54 (Shirley Smith ’54)

Mrs. Helen J. Geick ’61

Mr. & Mrs. Tom S. Stacy ’75 (Melinda M. Stacy)

Mr. Ralph G. Goodlet, Jr. ’82

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Stone ’50 (Evelyn B. Stone ’48)

Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd Gregory ’85 (Nancy Gregory)

Mr. & Mrs. Barry C. Street ’79 (SuDeline Street ’79)

Mr. & Mrs. B.R. “Rip” Griffin (Geneva Griffin ’51)

Mr. & Mrs. Dale V. Swinburn ’65 (Cheryl Swinburn)

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Hagood ’69 (Karen G. Hagood ’71)

Mr. & Mrs. Max Swinburn ’67 (Doris Swinburn)

Mrs. Julianna Hawn Holt ’69

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond P. Swofford, Jr. ’47 (Sarah Swofford ’47)

Mr. H. Wayne Henry ’75

Mr. & Mrs. Mickey D. Tucker ’77 (Schelley A. Tucker)

Mr. Bob L. Herd ’57

Mr. Tommy W. Velasquez ’93

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hix ’70 (Leslie Hix ’71)

Mr. & Mrs. Randall W. Vines ’84 (Dona E. Vines ’86)

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Holloman ’80 (Karlene Holloman)

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Wald, Jr. ’80 (Karen Wald ’80)

Mr. Peter M. Holt

Mr. & Mrs. John B. Walker ’68 (Lisa A. Walker)

Dr. & Mrs. O. Wayne Isom, M.D. ’61 (Pat Isom)

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Whitacre ’64 (Linda Whitacre ’65)

Mr. & Mrs. Tom W. Jacobs ’87 (Jerri L. Jacobs)

Mr. Dan White ’79

Mr. & Mrs. Leon Jeffcoat ’66 (Patricia E. Jeffcoat ’66)

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Wilkins, Jr. ’88 (Karen Wilkins)

Ms. Kathy G. Johnson ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Parker C. Johnson ’97 (Victoria N. Johnson)

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Josephs, Jr. (Kirsten Josephs)

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Mr. & Mrs. Mike R. Abbott ’63 (Diane Abbott) Mr. & Mrs. Ken Abraham ’63 (Renee Abrahma ‘71) Mr. Darrell Adams ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Adcox ’95 (Keeley K Orman-Adcox ’95) Mr. Michael Akeroyd Dr. & Mrs. Russell S. Akin ’05 (Jill L. Akin) Dr. & Mrs. Richard G. Alexander ’58 (Janna Alexander) Mr. Robert Allen (Janice Allen) Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Althof ’79 (Deirdra Althof) Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Anderson ’91 (Melissa Anderson) Mr. & Mrs. David Anderson ’84 (Susan Anderson ’85) Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Anthony ’75 (Loraine C. Anthony) Mr. & Mrs. J. Mart Armstrong ’79 (Tonya Armstrong) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Aulds ’84 (Terry Aulds) Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Autrey ’84 (Tiffany Autrey) Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Baker ’73 (Leslie E. Baker) Mr. & Mrs. David E. Barber ’65 (Sandra R. Barber) Mr. & Mrs. Doug E. Barnhart ’69 (Nancy Barnhart ’69) Mr. Richard Beach ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Beard, Ph.D. (Robin Beard ’12) Mr. & Mrs. Joe Beaty ’69 (Patricia Beaty ’75) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Benninger ’65 (Nelda Benninger) Mr. Michael C. Bernatis ’00 Mr. & Mrs. Oran H. Berry, III ’71 (Linda L. Berry ’70) Mr. & Mrs. Brent C. Bertrand ’87 (Tonya H. Bertrand ’86) Mr. & Mrs. Hubert P. Bezner ’49 (Victoria M. Bezner) Ms. Nancy L. Birdwell ’74 Mr. & Mrs. C. Bob Black ’58 (Billie Black) Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Blake ’49 (Carol Blake) Mr. William C. Bomberger ’79 Mr. Greg Borum Mr. Jared W. Bradford ’11 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bradley ’90 (Vicki W. Bradley) Mr. & Mrs. Bennie R. Brigham ’65 ( Mary Brigham ’66) Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Britton ’69 (Judith A. Britton) Mr. & Mrs. Randy L. Broiles ’79 (Cindy L. Broiles) Dr. & Mrs. Edward Broome ’68 (Jan L. Broome ’68) Mr. Alan D. Brown ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Jon Brown ’90 (Elizabeth Brown ’90) Mr. & Mrs. Tommy R. Brown (Brenda Brown) Mr. & Mrs. William D. Brown ’74 (Karen E. Brown ’74) Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bryant ’73 (Rebecca Bryant) Dr. J. Fred Bucy ’51 Mr. & Mrs. William G. Burnett, III ’70 (Carolyn Burnett) Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Byrd ’56 (Marline C. Byrd) Mr. & Mrs. Larry Byrd ’57 (Patricia Byrd) Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Cain (Melissa Cain) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cameron (June C. Cameron ’64) Mr. & Mrs. Ben D. Campbell ’77 (Marsha B. Campbell) Mr. Louis C. Cartall ’03 Mr. David R. Carter ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. Chambers ’66 (Carole Chambers) Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Champion ’69 (Robbie M. Champion ’69) Ms. Nora Chang ’95 Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Chapman ’98 (Ivette Chapman) Mr. Thame H. Chapman ’90 Mr. Mark A. Cina ’75 Dr. David S. Cockrum ’94 Mrs. Kathryn E. Comfort ’83 Mr. John M. Conrad ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Coppinger ’84 (Belinda Coppinger) Mr. & Mrs. Holt Cowden ’00 (Kaye Cowden ’78) Mr. Lynn F. Cowden ’80 Col. Jimmy D. Cox ’63 The Hon. & Mrs. Tom Craddick ’65 (Nadine Craddick ’69) Mr. & Mrs. Brenton A. Croley ’96 (Carrie E. Croley ’95) Mr. & Mrs. Tim G. Culp ’81 (Annette L. Culp ’81) Mr. Charles Cummings ’59 Mr. & Mrs. Glen M. Curry ’87 (Julia Curry) Mr. & Mrs. Jim Daniel (Mary Daniel ’78) Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth G. Davis ’84 (Lisa G. Davis) Mr. & Mrs. Sean D. Davis ’86 (Donna Davis) Dr. & Dr. Miles R. Day (Audra R. Day ’99) Dr. & Mrs. Bill F. Dean ’61 (Peggy M. Dean ’66) Mr. & Mrs. Richard A Derr, Jr. ’89 (Stacey R. Derr ’88) Mrs. Sue A. Derr ’50 Ms. Jane B. Dickson ’74 Ms. Whitney D. Dillon ’08 Mrs. & Mrs. Mike K. Dobbins ’88 (Tracy Dobbins) Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Doherty ’73 (Ginger R. Doherty) Mrs. & Mrs. Stefan K. Dorman ’99 (Johnna Dorman) Mr. & Mrs. Jim A. Douglass ’70 (Patti Douglass ’85) Mr. & Mrs. MIchael S. Dowdy ’88 (Cynthia Dowdy ’88) Mr. & Mrs. John C. Downs ’66 (Edie Downs) Mr. Scott Dueser ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Elliott (Robin L Elliott ’95) Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Fitzgerald (Jeanette Fitzgerald ’86) Dr. W. T. Fogarty ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Foster, Jr. ’58 (Ann B. Foster ’58) Mr. Reynolds L. Foster ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Terry E. Fuller ’77 (Linda S. Fuller ’69)

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Gaddis (Melinda Gaddis ’84) Mr. & Mrs. James L. Gaspard ’72 (Dinah A. Gaspard ’72) Mr. & Mrs. W. Dan Gibson, Jr. ’80 (Karen Gibson) Mr. & Mrs. Bryan B. Gossett ’73 (Nancy K. Gossett) Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Graham ’73 (Jane Graham ’73) Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Gunter ’86 (Karen Gunter) Mr. & Mrs. Dan Guy (Terri S. Guy ’73) Dr. & Mrs. Nadim G. Haddad ’88 (Christine Haddad) Mr. & Mrs. David H. Hadden ’78 (Pamela A. Hadden ’87) Mrs. Karen Hamel ’93 Mr. & Mrs. Bobby E. Hammond Jr. ’75 (Cynthia Hammond) Chancellor & Mrs. Kent R. Hance ’65 (Susie Hance) Mr. & Mrs. Keith R. Hansen ’68 (Glenda G. Hansen) Mr. & Mrs. Owen Harrison ’73 (Lois Harrison) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel D. Hart ’95 (April Hart) Dr. & Dr. Robert I. Hart ’80 (Susan E. Hart) Mr. Terence J. Hart ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Heinchon ’81 (Nita C. Heinchon ’81) Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Henry ’64 (Cassandra L. Henry ’67) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher C. Herrin ’82 (Cheryl Herrin ’83) Dr. & Mrs. William W. Hinchey ’74 (Joaan C. Hinchey) Mr. Robert W. Hodge, II Mr. & Mrs. Gregory R. Hoes ’86 (Lori Hoes) Mr. & Mrs. Ted W. Hogan Jr. ’77 (Joellen Hogan ’76) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Holleron ’94 (Jesse Holleron) Mr. Stanley K. Horton ’86 Mr. Thomas J. Howard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Don J. Howe ’71 (Vickie Howe) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Huckabee ’91 (Robin Huckabee ’92) Mr. & Mrs. James E. Huckaby ’66 (Clara J. Huckaby) Mr. Chris A. Huff ’07 Mr. & Mrs. Kerry M. Hunt (Debbie Hunt) Mr. & Mrs. Ken Huseman ’75 (Jaye Huseman) Mr. & Mrs. Drew M. Ingram ’79 (Laura J. Ingram ’79) Mr. & Mrs. Rex Isom ’78 (Nancy Isom ’80) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Jeffcoat ’96 (Lesley Jeffcoat ’96) Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur H. Johnson ’65 (Patricia J. Johnson) Mr. & Mrs. Troy D. Jones ’57 (Lona F. Jones) Mr. Van Josselet ’74 Mr. Phillip S. Kahlich ’09 Major Anthony D. Killa ’95 Mr. & Mrs. M. Chris Kirksey ’84 (Betsy B. Kirksey ’83) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Kitten ’89 (Janet Kitten ’91) Mr. & Mrs. Terry G. Knighton ’80 (Patricia Knighton) Mr. David M. Ladewig ’09 Mrs. Peggy B. LaFont ’61 Mr. & Mrs. A. Lance Langford ’87 (Brenda L. Langford) Mr. Rowland C. Lawson ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Lanny G. Layman ’77 (Joni Layman ’79) Mr. Robert J. Lewis ’49 Mr. Todd M. Lindley ’09 Mr. Jack C. Looney ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Loveless ’93 (Stacy Loveless ’92) Mr. & Mrs. Larry K. Lowe ’67 (Ashley Lowe) Mr. Robert J. Manalli ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Justin Mason (Denise Mason) Mr. & Mrs. Wendell W. Mayes, Jr ’49 (Mary Jane Mayes) Mr. & Mrs. Bob Mayo ’69 (Jo C. Mayo ’71) Mr. & Mrs. John N. McAnulty ’96 (Michelle McAnulty ’98) Mr. & Mrs. George H. McCleskey, III (Royan McCleskey ‘95) Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. McCloy ’73 (Annette McCloy) Mr. & Mrs. Brian F. McCoy ’75 (Wetonnah L. McCoy) Mr. & Mrs. John L. McCoy ’70 (Lynnda McCoy ’68) Mr. & Mrs. Don E. McInturff (Pauline L. McInturff ’48) Mr. & Mrs. M. Ryan McKenzie ’98 (Kathleen K. McKenzie ’04) Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNaughton ’84 (Anne McNaughton ’76) Mr. & Mrs. Philip Meaders ’84 (Lamar Meaders ’83) Dr. John S. Menzies ’75 Mr. Jarret B. Meuth ’96 Ms. Patsy Middleton ’57 Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Miers ’82 (Sarah Miers) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mikolajczyk ’60 (Hilda Mikolajczyk) Mr. & Mrs. Lon E. Miller ’71 (Gertrude P. Miller ’65) Mr. & Mrs. Jacob A. Miller ’01 (Erica Miller) Mr. & Mrs. Tim G. Miller ’82 (Kyla Miller) Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Mitchell ’56 (Bettye A. Mitchell) Mr. Michale J. Montgomery ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Morris, III ’99 (Leslie Morris) Mr. Luke N. Morrow ’93 Mr. Kevin G. Morton ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Fred H. Moseley ’67 (Janet Moseley ’65) Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Mrazek ’75 (Debra Mrazek ‘81) Mr. & Mrs. James A. Mueller ’80 (Kathleen M. Mueller) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Munn ’61 (Janice Munn) Dr. Paul M. Muratta ’86 Mr. Parameswaran Nampoothiri ’01 (Leena Devakikutty) Mr. & Mrs. H Garth Nash ’63 (Zandra Nash) Ms. Jennifer L. Neff ’91 Mr. & Mrs. Juan J. Nevarez ’95 (Iris R. Nevarez) Mr. & Mrs. Lyndel A. Newsom ’55 (Billie Newsom) Dr. James D. Norcross ’87

Mrs. Keeley K. Orman-Adcox ’95 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Owens ’71 (Cynthia M. Owens ’73) Dr. & Mrs. Brian Papworth ’88 (Mardi Papworth) Mr. Bob J. Paradiso ’79 Mr. Paul E. Parkinson ’74 (Crystal Parkinson) Dr. & Mrs. Neal R. Patel (Carrie Patel ’96) Mr. & Mrs. Gary S. Payne (Debbie Payne) Mrs. Joyce W. Perkins ’64 Mr. Gary R. Petersen ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Mike J. Petraitis ’79 (Martha M. Petraitis ’81) Mr. & Mrs. Steve Phillips ’93 (Stacey Phillips ’93) Mr. David R. Pickering Mr. Matthew A. Poerner ’11 Mr. & Mrs Stephen S. Poore ’90 (Christina B. Poore) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery M. Pratt (Amy C. Pratt) Mr. & Mrs. David E. Proctor ’91 (Cindy B. Proctor ’90) Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Pubentz ’98 (Rebecca Pubentz ’99) Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. Pullen ’80 (Carroll A. Pullen) Mr. & Mrs. Terry H. Putman ’69 (Mendy W. Putman ’81) Mr. & Mrs. Gil H. Radtke ’82 (Ann G. Radtke) Dr. & Dr. George R. Raschbaum ’82 (Rene Raschbaum) Mr. Jerry S. Rawls ’67 Mr. Samuel M. Ray, IV ’66 (Sandra L. Ray) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery F. Rea (Michelle S. Rea) Mr. Richard D. Rhodes ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rinehart ’60 (Joyce Rinehart) Mr. & Mrs. James S. Rivera (Dr. Cynthia D Rivera ’88) Mr. & Mrs. Rokki F. Roberts (Kathy Hager Roberts ’72) Mr & Mrs. Rokki Roberts (Kathy H. Roberts ’72) Mr. & Mrs. Rex F. Robertson ’81 (Debra Robertson ’81) Mr. & Dr. Keith J. Rogers (Brooks Rogers, M.D. ’87) Ms. Terry L Rolan ’85 Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Rose (Susan Rose ’76) Mr. & Mrs. John E. Roueche, III ’88 (Elise W. Roueche) Mr. & Mrs. Brandon D. Rowland ’95 (Kelley Rowland) Mr. & Mrs. John Saenz ’96 (Suzanne Saenz ’95) Drs. Bolkar Sahinler, M.D. (Michelle Sahinler, M.D. ’99) Dr. & Mrs. Martin Salazar ’78 (Margie Salazar) Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Sales ’75 (Kathy A. Sales ’74) Mr. & Mrs. David E. Salter ’72 (Lana L. Salter) Mr. & Mrs. W. Joseph Sammons ’78 (Susan A. Sammons ’78) Mr. & Mrs. Robbie R. Sartain ’79 (Kathleen M. Sartain ’79) Mrs. Sammie F. Saulsbury ’58 Dr. Alan C. Schauer ’77 (Regina Schauer) Mr. & Mrs. Ryan W. Schneider ’01 (Mindy B. Schneider ’02) Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Scorgie ’95 (Colleen Scorgie) Mr. & Mrs. Ricky C. Scott ’81 (Lori J. Scott ’80) Mr. Rodney M. Shank ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Shannon ’89 (Brooke M. Shannon ’88) Mr. Josh M. Shuster ’00 Mr. & Dr. Reagan W. Simpson (Nancy D. Simpson ’75) Mr. & Mrs. James E. Skinner ’74 (Alice B. Skinner) Mr. Kenneth L. Slack, Jr. ’71 Mr. & Mrs. John P. Smith (Ashlee M. Smith ’07) Mr. & Mrs. Lucian Smith ’74 (Kristin Smith ’76) Mr. Robert D. Smith ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Souter ’71 (Jill H. Souter) Mr. & Mrs. Phil D. Staley ’70 (Sharon D. Staley ’71) Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Stark (Diane Stark) Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Strickland ’70 (Linda F. Strickland) Mr. & Mrs. Ron W. Stroman ’70 (Carolyn S. Stroman) Mr. &Mrs. David Stroud (Terrie Stroud ‘75) Dr. Marcus N. Tanner ’11 Ms. Kate Tatarowicz Mr. Tim R. Tate ’00 Mr. & Mrs. Lance L. Taylor ’99 (Dawn M. Taylor ’00) Mr. & Mrs. Tommy E. Taylor ’85 (Gwen Taylor) Mr. & Mrs. Fred Timberlake, Jr. ’68 (Kay G. Timberlake) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Turner ’68 (Diane Turner ’68) Mr. & Mrs. Wes Turner (Julie Turner ’06) Mr. & Mrs. Fred A. Underwood ’71 (Pam Underwood) Mr. & Mrs. Bobby G. Waddle ’55 (Shirley D. Waddle) Mr. & Mrs. David W. Walker ’51 (Virginia Walker) Mr. & Mrs. Ben B. Wallace ’76 (Patricia H. Wallace) Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Weber, III ’77 (Debra Weber) Mr. & Mrs. Dan G. Webster, III ’61 (Molly I. Webster) Mr. & Dr. David R. White (Lynn White, Ph.D. ’69) Mr. Ted L. Wilkerson ’75) Mr. & L. Bryant Williams, Jr. ’61 (Brenda J. Williams) Mr. & Mrs. D. Andy Williams ’91 (Camille Williams) Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Williams ’57 (Jamelle Williams) Mr. & Mrs. L. E. Willis, III ’84 (Lorie L. Willis) Mr. William C. Winters ’08 Mr. & Mrs. Justin D. Wright ’01 (Sheri L Williams ’ 01) Mr. Lee Wright ’ 87 Dr. & Mrs. Scott W. Wyrick ’87 (Lenore P. Wyrick) Mr. Wesley B. Youngblood ’ 74 Mr. & Mrs. Greg M. Zielinski (Donna J. Zielinski) *As of January 29, 2014

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1973 EDDIE SMITH (BS Agricultural Economics)

Floydada, Texas, has been selected the 44th recipient of the Cotton Grower Achievement Award, which is organized and managed by Cotton Grower magazine and sponsored by Case IH and Deltapine. The award honors growers who are outstanding innovators, sound stewards of the environment and leaders in their communities as well as the cotton industry. Smith has farmed full-time since graduating from college. He and his family maintain a cotton, cattle and grain operation near Floydada. He has served as National Cotton Council chair and vice chair as well as served on many committees, including the Environmental Task Force. He was elected to the board of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association in 1984 and served as chair cince 2004. He is a director of Floydada Cooperative Gin. He is past chair and long-time director of Cotton Inc. and has served in several positions. He was a member of the Blue Ribbon Farm

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alumni news Bill Committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperative and vice chair of the Trade Working Group. He was director of the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council. His wife is JENNISU WOOD SMITH (BSE Education).

1976 KIRK LEWIS (BA Advertising/Public

Relations) Pasadena, Texas, has written a book called “Put Away Childish Things,” which retells many of the Bible’s wellknown Old Testament children’s stories “through an adult lens as expressed through the imagined thoughts of the characters.” Lewis is superintendent of schools for the Pasadena Independent School District. Texas Tech Alumni Association named him a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas Tech in 2011.

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1985 BUBBA JENNINGS (BS Arts and Sciences)

Lubbock, is a loan officer with First Bank and Trust of Lubbock. His wife, JACKIE HARRELL JENNINGS (BSE Elementary Education ’90), recently joined Keller Williams of Lubbock as a Realtor. They have three children. JAY RUTHERFORD (BS Agricultural

Economics) Aledo, Texas, is one of 14 Jackson Walker attorneys selelcted as 2013 Fort Worth Top Attorneys by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Each year, the magazine selects the attorneys as the best in their field by their peers.

1990

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ment for Fisher Investments. He and his wife, Jennifer, have one daughter.

1994 R. Gabriel Flores (BA History, ’98 MPA Public Administration) Dallas, Texas, was named a vice president of Texas Instruments in 2013. He is the vice president of human resources for TI’s global Technology and Manufacturing Group. Gabriel joined TI in 1996 and has held several positions within human resources, most recently as human resources director for the company’s Worldwide Sales and Marketing organization.

1995 BRIAN AYSON (BA History) Houston,

Texas, announces the formation of a personal injury and DWI law practive under the name of Ayson Law Firm in Houston.

SEAN CONTI (BS Physical Education)

Houston, Texas, was recently named regional vice president of business develop-

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1999 MONICA CRUZ (BA Political Science, ’05 JD

Law) San Antonio, has rejoined the family law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, as an associate in the Dallas office. She practiced with the firm from 2008 to 2012. Prior to returning to the firm, she served in the Child Support Litigation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office. She serves on the State Bar of Texas District I Grievance Comittee and has been named four times to the Texas Rising Stars list of the state’s leading young attorneys.

2003

When it comes to a graduate degree, the experience is everything. With more than 160 master’s and doctoral programs, Texas Tech University Graduate School offers tremendous opportunities for an educational experience that will change your future.

R. Heath Cheek (BA Political Science)

Dallas, Texas, an attorney with Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, was selected by the Dallas Business Journal for inclusion in its annual “40 Under 40” list for 2013. The honor highlights executives and entrepreneurs 39 years

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of age and younger who have a proven track record in both business and community involvement. Cheek’s practice focuses on trials and disputes, representing clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Outside the courtroom, he donates his time to the State Fair of Texas, the largest annual event in Texas that raises money for inner-city Dallas and rural Texas students attending in-state colleges and universities through its scholarship program. In 2008 Heath founded the Texas Tech Quarterly Business Briefing, a speaker series/fundraiser featuring area business leaders. Funds raised from the events support low-income students attending Texas Tech. He is also involved in numerous civic organizations in Dallas.

2006 LINDSAY LOFTIN (BFA Design

Communication) Denver, Colo., has joined The Integer Group as a designer.

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In Memoriam OWEN AKERS ’61, Albuquerque, N.M., died Oct. 15.

HAYDEN GRIFFIN HABY, SR. ’50, Uvalde, Texas, died Oct. 3.

JACK CURTIS ALDERSON ’52, Lubbock, died Nov. 13.

MELBA MARY P. POTTHAST HOLLAND ’68,’81, Lubbock, died Oct. 30.

STEVE ARRINGTON ’90, Beaumont, Texas, died Aug. 29.

KATHERINE JOSEPH JAYASEELAN ’76, Dallas, died Nov. 19.

ELDON JOSEPH BENNETT ’84, Lubbock, died Dec. 7.

PATRICIA LARSON KILLION , Lubbock, a former student, died Oct. 18.

KAREN CHANDLER CLARK ’71, San Antonio, died May 10. She is

JIM JENKINS ’66, Levelland, Texas, died Dec. 7. He is survived by his wife,

survived by her husband, LT. GEN. ROBERT T. CLARK ’70.

ROSEMARY ZELENY JENKINS ’66 ,’70.

RONALD DALE COLLYAR ’63, Plano, Texas, died Oct. 5.

Kathy Lamoreaux Lattimore ’70, ’72, Spencer, N.Y., a long-time

ROBERT ALEXANDER “ALEX” DAWS ’56, Throckmorton, Texas,

died Sept. 28. DONALD RAY DISON ’59, Lubbock, died Nov. 15.

faculty member in the Department of English and in the Engineering Communications Center, died Dec. 31. She is survived by her husband, Guy Lattimore , ’79, ’85. JENNIE BLACKBURN LAWSON ’47, Houston, died Sept. 29.

WILLIAM I. “BILL” DORMAN ’52, Lubbock, died Nov. 2.

DONALD S. LONGWORTH , Lubbock, professor emeritus of human development

EDWARD “EDDIE JOE” JOSIAH FOSTER, JR. ’58, Plainview,

and family studies at Texas Tech University, former chair of the Department of Family Relations and the third dean of the College of Human Sciences, died Nov. 18.

Texas, died Nov. 11. He is survived by his wife, ANN BELT FOSTER ’58. DONALD HOWARD FRITZ ’69, Lubbock, died Nov. 2. GEORGE E. GILKERSON , former student, Lubbock, died Nov. 5.

NORMAN EUGENE “COACH” McCANLIES ‘66, Odessa, Texas,

died Nov. 9.

REX MCKAY, JR. ’58, Pampa, Texas,

died Sept. 28. KELLY “SAM” MILLER ’88, ’90, McKinney,

Texas, died Dec. 6. JOE MATTHEWS OVERTON, JR. ’51, Midland,

Texas, died Dec. 2. CHRISTINE ANN PETTEYS ’94, Lubbock,

died Oct. 30. HENRIETTA “HENNY”JACKSON SMITH ’49,

Garland, Texas, died Sept. 12. LYNN VANCE STANTON ’61, Dallas, Texas,

died Nov. 6. BILL R. TAYLOR ’49, Lubbock, died Dec. 7. ROBERT DALE “BOB” WHIPPLE, SR .,

Lubbock, former Texas Tech University staff member and director of telecommunications, died Nov. 4.

JOAN CHAPMAN GRIFFIN ’50, Dallas, died Nov. 20.

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SHIRLEY LEON GARRISON ’40, Lubbock, died Dec. 13. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Texas Tech University, followed by 16 hours toward a master’s degree. In 1941, Shirley married Mildred Welch and was the teacher for the new vocational agriculture program at Union Schools until he served in World War II. He spent two years in a post-war program of food distribution and agricultural rehabilitation in Europe. He returned to the South Plains and farmed at Idalou. He taught for the USDA Returning Veterans Agriculture Program. He formed Garrison Seed Company in 1966. He became president of the Bar G Feed Yard in Summerfield, Texas, in 1983. In 1987, he became chairman of the board of First State Bank of Dimmitt, which became First United Bank. He was chairman until 2013.

Garrison received an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from McMurry University and an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters from Texas Tech University. He was honored by Texas Tech with a Spur Award for his philanthropy. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus by Texas Tech Alumni Association and received an Agricultural Alumni award. In 2006, his wife Mildred died of Alzheimer’s disease. He gave a lead gift to the Sears Methodist Foundation to build The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center, which opened in 2002 in Lubbock. He also founded the Garrison Institute on Aging at the health sciences center, established a chair for Alzheimer’s disease research and funded a brain bank. In 2007, he and LuCille Simons met as part of the Forget Me Nots, a support group for spouses of Alzheimer’s patients in the Garrison Center. They married in 2007.

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student spotlight c om pi le d by j ean An n canto r e

Michelle Pantoya, Ph.D.

Texas Tech University’s Society of Physics Students has won an Outstanding Chapter Award from the organization’s national office. This honor is the chapter’s fifth in more than 40 years. The designation is given to fewer than 10 percent of all SPS chapters at universities in the United States. Chapter officers for 2013-2014 are Catherine Fielder , president; Jonathan Hart , vice president; Trevor O’Loughlin , treasurer; Zackary O’Connor , secretary; Ryan Gardner , historian and Christopher Saint Ours , webmaster. Last year’s officers were Fielder, acting chapter president, vice president; Jonathan Clark , treasurer; Hart , secretary; Carlos Silva , historian and Lawrence Ethan Henderson , webmaster. SPS chapters are evaluated on their interaction with the campus community, the professional physics community, the public and with SPS national programs. The Texas Tech chapter group provides physics tutoring to students, assists with the South Plains Regional Science Fair and hosts Star Parties for the public at the observatory each year.

Texas Tech University School of Law won its 30th national advocacy championship at the National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., last fall. This semester’s success follows

an outstanding 2012-2013 advocacy season, during which Texas Tech Law teams won four national championships, four state and regional championships and advanced three national finalist and four national semifinalist teams. The winning team was Lauren Welch, Katherine Handy and Stephanie Chipley . Handy was named the tournament’s “Best Advocate,” and Chipley’s brief placed third. The School of Law also won its 29th national advocacy championship at the Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va. The team was Aaron Tatyrek, Bridget O’Shaughnessy and Drew Robertson . Robertson’s brief placed fourth in the tournament, and Tatyrek was recognized as the third-best oralist. Texas Tech University School of Law won the state championship trophy at the Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition in Austin last fall. The winning team was Jesse Beck, Brittney Ervin and Richard Keeton . Beck was named “Best Oralist” in the final round, and Keeton was recognized for “Best Brief.”

Bo Hutto, Emily Jackson, Valerie Manning, Tanner Stephanie Neuhaus, Nick Rieke, Jordan Richburg, Matt Savage and Isaac Wenzel.

Crownover and Jackson were selected to the All-American Team, as well, based upon their scholastic achievements, community service and contest performance.

Judging Contest held in Dakota City, Neb., in November. The victory marked

the third consecutive time Texas Tech has won the title, making it only the second university in the history of intercollegiate meat judging to accomplish the feat. The trophy will be the third retired at Texas Tech. The team won the lamb judging, pork judging, specifications and reasons divisions. The students finished second in placings and beef grading. Christy Woerner , a junior, was high individual. Austin Langemeier was fourth. Nick Hardcastle was fifth. In the alternate division, Texas Tech boasted nine of the top 10 individuals overall including high individual Mallory Jones . Other team members included Brittany Blum, Colton Campbell, Kylan Carson, Taelar Childers, Colton Kirby Kennedy, Kristen Knight, Clayton Krause, Jacob Mikel, Tyler Neuman, Kassandra Ognoskie, Bailey Joe Pennington, Luke Sellers and William Wunderlich.

represented. Texas A&M University won the competition. The team from Texas Tech was second in cattle, third in sheep and swine, and fourth in oral reasons. Three Red Raiders finished in the top 10 overall. Lane Halfmann was high individual overall. Additional team members included Caetlyn Avant, Dan Crownover, Blake Davis,

Woerner and Langemeier were named First Team AllAmerican Team members. Ognoskie was named Second Team All-American. Childers received the Rachel Hamilton Spirit Award, given in recognition of commitment, dedication and teamwork displayed during meat judging.

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But wherever I go and whatever I do,

in meat judging at the American Meat Science Association’s International Meat

Exposition in Louisville, Ky., in November. Thirty-one universities were

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I am many things.

Texas Tech University students earned the school’s 11th national championship

Reserve National Champions at the North American International Livestock

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By researching the unique combustion behaviors of nano-energetic materials, Dr. Pantoya and her Combustion Tech lab are changing the way people think about explosives. Her work has led to many improvements like weapon systems that are safer to handle, more reliable and more mobile. Her vision has always been to develop a successful research program that would lead in discovery, innovation and advancement of science while inspiring students to reach their full potential. In her spare time, she is an author of children’s books on engineering.

Martin, Logan Mason, Kaitlyn Meyer, Kevin Murnin,

Coker, Aaron Faulkner, Trey Garza, Greg Howard, The Texas Tech University Livestock Judging Team finished its season as

J. W. Wright Regents Endowed Chair Professor, Mechanical Engineering

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