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The Trinity University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2009 was inducted during Alumni Weekend. The seven honorees were (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT) Clyde Glosson (men’s track & field and football, ‘66-’68); JoAnne Russell (women’s tennis, ‘73-’75); the late Rick Mahler (baseball, ‘71-’74), who was represented by his son, Mickey, pictured; and (STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT) Brian Gottfried (men’s tennis, ‘69-’72); the late Pete Murphy ‘50 and ‘76 (men’s basketball player and coach from 1972-1986), who was represented by his widow, Patsy Murphy, and his son, Bobby Murphy ’75, pictured; and Mike Scott ‘74 (football). music having performed with Opera San Jose in over 200 performances. With Ballet San Jose School, she recorded the soprano voices of several productions. Serge Derbez is looking for a “complete change in life.” Since the children are grown and out of the home,
he is free to go anyplace in the world. Brian David McGanity lives in Atlanta where he does legal work for Perot. He and his wife have two successful sons and McGanity would like to hear from those “who were responsible for placing the alligator in the pond at the Bates farm.” Oscar Williams was honored when The Greater Chamber of Commerce of San Antonio chose his photographic collection of “El Corazon de San Antonio” to be featured at Fotoseptiembre, an international photography festival, in September.
1 9 7 7 John Perkowski is a proud father and grandfather. His granddaughter was born in June 2008 and his son was born in November.
1 9 7 8 Mario Bosquez was honored at a signature event at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in October. Dinner With Mario was part of the 2009 Teatro Fest that included an exclusive preview performance of Mario’s play Los Duendes in the historic Guadalupe Theater. Raul E. Hinojosa is a consultant working with actor-producer Brandon Olmos to make
vices Council. Gov. Rick Perry has appointed her to the Health and Human Services Council to serve until February 2015. Shannon Wynne has opened the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium on Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas, offering 200 beers and 80 on tap. The establishment is part of a chain with pubs throughout the South. Mary Spankus Young and Fred ’75 celebrated 36 years of marriage and are very proud of the musical accomplishments of their daughter, Sarah Young Shrode ’03.
Nita Lou Ellis Bryant was named the winner of the Mozelle Memoir Contest sponsored by The Writers’ League of Texas. Her entry, “Seventeen Snowsuits,” can be read online at http://writersleague.org/contests/memoir.html. Ronald Johnson is a partner in the law firm of Touchstone, Bernays, Johnston, Beall, Smith and Stollenweck in Dallas. In May he was named one of the top business-defense lawyers in the DFW Metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal. Ron and his wife, Sharon Worthington Johnson, reside in Dallas and send news of their Trinity alumni daughters.
1 9 7 6 Marilyn Chea Thompson Berger and her husband, Ed Berger ’74, live in San Jose, Calif. and recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary. Marilyn has continued her
Photo by Susan Masinter Riley ’69
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When the musical Fire on the Bayou opens January 29 at the Woodlawn theater in San Antonio, it will showcase Trinity talent. Alumni and faculty involved include (left to right) J. Cameron Beesley ’02, tech director; Sam Carter Gilliam ’75, costume designer, faculty; Steve Gilliam, set designer, faculty; Tom Masinter ’72, ’76, producer, music director, music composer; Sara Pruneda ’08, stage manager; Robin Crews ’75, lighting designer; and Tim Hedgepeth ’79, producer, stage director. Others not pictured include Mark Leonard ’75, book and lyric writer; Susan Riley ’69, actress; and Fred Masinter ’71, violinist. The production runs through February 28.
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