Southwestern University Class of 1967
Golden Anniversary
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
November 3, 2017
Dear Members of the Class of 1967,
Welcome back to Southwestern! Each year we begin Southwestern’s Homecoming festivities with the Golden Anniversary Luncheon, one of the weekend’s most meaningful events.
Southwestern truly has been blessed through the efforts of many dedicated alumni. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your continued support.
Take time to stroll the campus this weekend, reminisce about favorite classmates and professors, meet our marvelous students, and tour new facilities. Southwestern provides a rich learning environment and values its great teaching tradition, as it has for 177 years.
The achievements and accomplishments which have marked your life the past 50 years are a source of great pride and honor to your Alma Mater. This book recognizes this important milestone. We are so grateful that you have chosen to make your Southwestern Experience a lifelong endeavor. Our hope is that you will return to campus as a member of the 50+ Society for many years to come.
Sincerely,
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations Southwestern University
1 Table of Contents Libby (Cowen) Adams ...... 4 Mary Ann (Quillian) Baxter ...... 6 Dee Chapman Bowen ...... 8 Joan Bray ...... 9 Connie (Hinshaw) Brown ...... 11 Rev. Sherry Brown ...... 14 Barry Browne ...... 16 Ron Cookston ...... 17 Ron Croom ...... 19 Nancy (Munson) Day ...... 24 Michael Gilbert Douglas ...... 26 Mary-Patt Moffitt Everest ...... 27 Delryn Fleming ...... 28 Temple (Harris) Fourment ...... 32 Robert Haas ...... 34 Courtney (Booth) Hayden ...... 35 Pat (McGuire) Kopychak ...... 37 Larry Lee ...... 38 Betty Hardt Lesko ...... 40 Elise (McCree) McCasland ...... 42 John McMullen ...... 44 Linda Arnold McVickar ...... 46 Bryan Miller ...... 47 Johnathan (Jon) Morrison ...... 48 Anita Louise (Holiman) Oldham ...... 49 John Ozmun ...... 51 Ann Cater Ramsey ...... 53 Sharon Leonard Schilling ...... 54 John H. Seale ...... 58 John D. Stover ...... 59 Mary Aubra (Shirley) Tidwell ...... 60 Edward “Ed” Whitmore ...... 62
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JoAnne (Horeczy) Young ...... 64
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Libby (Cowen) Adams
Spouse’s Name: James M. Adams
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Son Scott Adams married to Melanie Pifer Adams (1997 graduates of Southwestern). Grandchildren: Wren, Callan and Davis. Children: Daughter Karen Adams Rocha. Grandchildren: Gavin and Kylie.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I went to work as a third grade teacher while James was attending Baylor Medical School in Houston.
My career path has been: I taught elementary school for seven years and retired to care for Scott and Karen. I have used my training as a teacher in the many volunteer positions I have held.
Things I like to do now are: Outdoor travel and wildlife photography are favorite hobbies. We've traveled to Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to photograph the wildlife. National Parks are also favorite destinations, especially Acadia in Maine and Yellowstone. In 2013, 2014 and 2015 I traveled to Uganda to work at the Lulwanda Children's Home and school.
Each summer we gather our children and grandchildren for a week of family fun at a family beach house in Pensacola, Florida. The summer of 2017 was a little different. In June we spent a week at Rocky Mountain National Park hiking and at the YMCA horseback riding and swimming.
Being a part of Community Bible Study and volunteering at our church are also important on- going commitments.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The good and life-long friends I made while at Southwestern, the caring professors and my many trips to the Weir Ranch.
Why I love Southwestern: I fell in love with Southwestern the first time I drove onto the campus in the summer of 1962. I'm from Louisiana and had decided I wanted to attend school outside of the state. I loved the stone buildings, the people that greeted me, the climate and just knew Southwestern was where I belonged. I have maintained lifelong friends and still visit Georgetown and the school as often as possible. Our son and daughter-in-law also graduated from Southwestern.
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Libby (Cowen) Adams
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Mary Ann (Quillian) Baxter
Spouse’s Name: Phillip R Baxter (deceased)
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: I acquired children the easy way, I married a man with three daughters. Laurie Bird, Kerrie Baxter, and Kelli Baxter. Grandchildren: John Boles, Danny Conn, Josh Rush, Kimberly Campbell, Kristin Rush, Megan Rush, Preston Bird, and Kelsey Bird. Great grandchildren: Logan Pasqua, Skylynn Bird, Emily Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Brianna Conn, Kaden Rush, Riley Rush, Piper Rush, and Oaklie Rush.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: After being excited that I graduated from Southwestern University, my family and I set out to find an apartment in Houston. My first teaching position was in the southeast part on Houston. I ended up in Pasadena, which wasn't my first choice, but it was close to my school. As it turned out, my neighbor, from Florida, became my best friend. She helped me get my second teaching position in Clear Creek ISD. We moved to Clear Lake City, taught in the same school, married ten day apart and shared a fifty-year friendship. She just joined our guys in heaven.
My career path has been: Teaching: Second grade at Pearl Rucker Elementary in Houston ISD for two years. Second grade at Webster Elementary, Webster Primary, PH Greene Elementary and John F Ward Elementary in Clear Creek ISD for twenty eight years.
I worked on my master's degree in Special Ed, because I felt I needed more knowledge as our students became more diverse. I worked with CCISD in language arts pilot programs, curriculum development and district planning over the years. I taught Math Their Way workshops to teachers, mentored several teachers and was a student teacher to several future educators. Clear Creek ISD and the area was a microcosm of our world centered around NASA. A great place to live and work.
Things I like to do now are: At this moment in my life, I'm blessed to be with my mom and sister at the family farm in Gholson near Waco. We are sharing time being mom's caretakers. We are blessed to have her at ninety nine and a half making more memories. I am Co-Director of Bay Area Museum, member of the Bay Area Museum Guild, an active member of VICTORY (the fundraising branch of the American Cancer Society in Houston), member of the Wesley Chapel UMC, a member of Bay Oaks Country Club where I play golf and tennis when I have time, member of Southwestern Alumni Association in Houston and a member of the Bay Area Panhellenic. I like to garden, travel, work puzzles of all types and read when time permits. 6
My favorite Southwestern memories are: I have memories of being part of a small idyllic community. Our classes were personal. Our professors cared about all of us. Phi Mu sisters were my closest friends, but I was lucky to have lots of friends in and out of the fraternity system. When I look back, I realize I was probably the hippie in madras plaid and penny loafers.
Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern University is a small excellent institution of higher education, which I'm very proud to say I graduated fifty years ago. I love telling other Texans we are the oldest university in Texas, also.
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Dee Chapman Bowen
Spouse’s Name: Richard Miles Bowen (deceased)
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Delanie Teeple and Christopher Crow. Grandchildren: Whit 13 Bowen (in heaven), Adele 9, Rhodes 14, Hutch 12, and Greer 9.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Secretary in S.U. President’s office. Taught school in Georgetown – sixth grade English for one year. Moved to San Antonio.
My career path has been: Classroom teacher for thirty five years.
Things I like to do now are: Read. Walk. Teach. Cook. Entertain. Church and Community Activities. Bird watching. Keeping grandchildren/playing with grandchildren. Family quest weekends – Thanksgiving especially.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Dr. Fleming giving me a grant-in-aid (beyond my scholarships) so that I could return the second semester of my junior year. Pinning serenade (Pike Kappa Alpha – Alpha Delta Pi) chapel, sitting by fountain, Dr. Fleming leaning back and forth when speaking to us and always using the word “magnanimous,” Dr. Campbell’s eyes same color as stone in Duke ring, chalk on Hester’s coat, L.K. rules and dorm “mothers”, ME Fox, work program in president’s office – the year of the crickets (everywhere), being Homecoming Queen, years as Vice President & President of Delta Delta Delta, Sarge, the Commons, Bowling Lane, book store and cafeteria, the year my brother came to be a professor in math department. Oh – and the “River” – the Ad. Building!
Why I love Southwestern: The SU I knew – campus inviting - class size.
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Joan Bray
Spouse’s Name: Carl Hoagland
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Noel Bray-Hoagland m. Adrienne Beeson > Fiona Flynn Hoagland. Kolby Bray-Hoagland e. Julie Brown.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I moved to Denver by myself, found three roommates and started teaching middle school.
My career path has been: Teacher in Colorado for almost two years. Graduate student at University of Massachusetts - Amherst for three years. Resident of Boston for one and a half years. Crew member on sailboat for six months. Journalist in St. Louis for two years. Resident of Maseru, Lesotho, in southern Africa, for two years. Journalist at the San Antonio for Express-News for seven years. Journalist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for six years. District director for congresswoman in St. Louis for two years. Member of the Missouri House of Representatives for ten years. Member of the Missouri Senate for eight years. Executive director of Consumers Council of Missouri for three years. Semi-retired.
Things I like to do now are: Have served or am serving on a variety of boards that represent my passions: Missouri Foundation for Health. Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission. National Consumers League. Chancellor's Council of the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.
For relaxation: Travel, kayak, walk, hike, bike, cook, hang out with family and friends.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Becoming a sophomore at midterm of freshman year and getting to stay out until eleven p.m. Eating in the commons. Hanging out at the Booty’s. Getting supper at Gus’s on Sunday nights. Putting together the yearbook.
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Why I love Southwestern: It provides a stimulating environment that seeks to guide each student to develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and morally to become a conscious and intentional member of the human race. Each student appears to be encouraged to find her/his strengths and build on them to make a valued contribution within family (however s/he interprets what family is) and community. The students I have met seem to have a purpose and are comfortable with themselves and the choices they have made and are setting up for the future.
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Connie (Hinshaw) Brown
Spouse’s Name: Lawrence
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I had enough credits for graduation by the end of fall semester in December 1966 (the first time SU gave finals in December); however the school would not issue my degree until May. I returned to Bellaire High School (my high school), taught Spanish a semester, and came back for May graduation, in the midst of giving and grading final exams. Summer of 1967 spent in Vermont, studying for my Masters in Spanish at Middlebury College, which I continued at their Madrid campus that academic year. I did receive my MA degree in 1968, which they were willing to mail to me, because I was travelling in Europe! I returned to Bellaire HS and taught a couple of years, until another young teacher and I decided to spend a few months living in Mexico City. Upon return to Houston, I taught Spanish and history at an inner-city school . In 1973 I enrolled at the Institute for Paralegal Training in Philadelphia and received a paralegal certificate in Litigation.
My career path has been: I was hired by the law firm now known as Vinson & Elkins LLP. When I was hired at Vinson & Elkins, there were no computers, only a couple of telecopy machines and copiers. I like to say that I grew up with technology at the law firm. I always worked with the same group of brilliant trial attorneys in antitrust litigation. I was project manager for twenty paralegals and project assistants on a case in 1989, which won the first plaintiffs' billion dollar antitrust verdict. We had the first personal computer in the firm on that case. When I retired in 2011, all 1,500 employees and attorneys had a computer at their desk and were expected to have good computer skills. As litigation disputes were often being decided by international arbitrations, especially involving Latin America, I was assigned to organize the documents, translations, and exhibits in Spanish and Portuguese. I set up arrangements for and attended the arbitrations hearings in London, New York and Washington, D.C.
I am very proud of the work that I did in my 37 year career as a paralegal. I was a Charter member of all three: the American Bar Association Paralegal Section, State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant Division and the Houston Paralegal Association and I taught continuing education paralegal courses.
Things I like to do now are: Ever since I studied at the University of the Americas in Mexico City during my sophomore year at Southwestern, I have always had a passport! I skied for thirty years beginning when a student in Spain, in Andorra in the Pyrenees, then as a member of a Houston ski club, I made many trips to different resorts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and western Canada, as well as skiing in Austria and Japan. I also love to hike-- in Colorado, Idaho, Maine and New Mexico, but not in Texas!
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I met my husband Lawrence playing tennis. We were married in 1993. Now we do more sedentary sports like going to Astros baseball games and attending performances of the Houston Ballet.
Through the years, I have remained active with the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta, and I am currently serving as Secretary of our investment club.
Since my husband and I retired we have traveled to his reunions at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, and made several trips with some of his classmates. We have made trips to England several times, Scotland, Turkey, and the Netherlands. We frequently travel to Santa Fe in the summer to enjoy hiking in the mountains and the Opera.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Fall of my freshman year, I became ill with mononucleosis and missed several weeks of classes. That was also the November that JFK was assassinated; however I was at home recuperating. When classes resumed, and I returned to campus, my mother and I were in Dean Clifford's office. He told her that with all of the classwork that I had missed, that I should drop Chemistry. I asked why--it was a repeat of my high school senior chemistry class, and I was making an A? I did not drop the course, and I made a 4-hour A!
Some of my favorite memories were of the fall intramural football games, carnivals, fraternity serenades, and watching the Beatles' US debut on the TV in LK dorm.
Being an only child, I loved living in the dorm--there was always someone to talk to and play bridge with! It is amazing that I went all the way through Southwestern and graduate school without ever making a copy of anything! We used index cards and the books for our research and writing term papers.
Why I love Southwestern: First of all, I am a third generation Pirate. My grandparents met at SU where my grandfather played football, and they married in 1918 before my grandfather served in WWI. My mother was a student in the 1940s before WWII. I am lucky enough to be a third generation Tri Delta of Theta Epsilon chapter. Many lifelong friends were members of my sorority.
The thing that has kept me connected to Southwestern is that I have always attended Homecoming. I was honored to serve as the first President of the Houston Alumni Association 2003-2005. With Jake Schrum's vision for Alumni Associations, they have really made a difference in Alumni staying connected to Southwestern long after graduation, something that was sadly lacking when we graduated.
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Connie (Hinshaw) Brown
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Rev. Sherry Brown
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Step Grandchildren: Owen and Laney Lambright.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Went to work as Youth Director: Trinity UMC, El Paso, moved to Columbus, Ohio and went to work at Maple Grove UMC in Columbus as Education Director, graduated from The Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
My career path has been: Masters in Christian Education, Certified Director of Christian Education, Consecrated Diaconal Minister, Masters Theological Studies, Perkins School of Theology; Consecrated as a Permanent Deacon; Retired. President New Mexico Christian Educators Fellowship; Chair of Board of Diaconal Ministry, New Mexico Conference; president of Professional Organization of Women in Albuquerque, NM; served churches in New Mexico Conference: El Paso and Albuquerque; West Ohio UMC Conference: Columbus, OH; and North Texas UMC Conference: Garland and Dallas. Worked for First American Title Insurance at EMC Mortgage in Carrollton.
Things I like to do now are: Love to fly fish, read murder mysteries and science fiction, participate in Reader's Theater and Book club, usher at Dallas's Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theater, teaching Disciple Bible Studies, participate in Walk to Emmaus as clergy.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Visiting with friends. Studying, always studying.
Why I love Southwestern: Great teachers and course offerings for a broad range of professions. Love integrated liberal arts studies; small classes and great library. Plenty of organized small groups set to help students build lasting network of contacts and friendships. Provided me with basic structure to build a professional life and developed my leadership skills.
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Rev. Sherry Brown
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Barry Browne
Spouse’s Name: Ann Norton Browne (SU alumna)
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I worked at the San Antonio Light newspaper as a reporter and flew with the "hurricane hunters" into the eye of Hurricane Beulah in early September 1967, then wrote about the experience for the paper the next day.
My career path has been: Now retired after 25 years at Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Clinics and Health Plan in Temple, prior to that, I was at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA). I received a doctorate in clinical pharmacology from UTHSCSA. While at Scott & White, I was an Associate Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, and director of the Scott & White Drug Information Center. I was a Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency program director for more than 20 years and served on the S&W Institutional Review Board (IRB) for 15 years and the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee for 10 years.
Things I like to do now are: Play golf with friends, visit with SU friends and colleagues from Scott & White, work out at the Georgetown Recreation Center. Going to Port Aransas has always been something that Ann and I enjoy a great deal; as I write this in mid-September, we both hope that Port A will soon be ready to visit again. Also, during the Texas summer heat, we typically enjoy time on the Monterey Peninsula in California, visiting Pacific Grove, Carmel, and Monterey.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Living in Mood Hall, the enjoyment of walking on campus on a pretty day, the "annual" PiKA- ADPi snowball fight, playing golf on the SU golf course with classmates, the anticipation of coming back to campus for fall semester after being away from SU for the summer, going to the Weir Ranch to visit Esther and Doc Weir, and, last, but not least, getting to know my classmates and being part of Southwestern and Georgetown.
Why I love Southwestern: The academic and social environment that was, and still is, Southwestern.
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Ron Cookston
Spouse’s Name: Mary Ellen Koch
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Jeffrey Travis Cookston - Also a graduate of Southwestern University. He married Robin Dutton, also a graduate of Southwestern. Grandchildren: Grace Cookston, Rosemary Cookston, and Lucas Cookston. Jeff and his family live in San Francisco, California. He is a professor of Psyschology at San Francisco State University.
Children: I also have a son named Emery Earl Koch Cookston. He is my son with my second wife, Mary Ellen Koch. He is not yet married and lives in Houston. He is the manager of a Whole Earth Provision Company Store.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: At this time I was married to Delryn Fleming, also a graduate of Southwestern University. We entered graduate school at East Texas State University. This was a turbulent period due to the Vietnam War. I viewed the war as a civil war and that it was inappropriate for the US to be engaged. Due to luck I was never drafted. I had plans to go to Canada if I had been drafted. Graduate school was relatively easy after four years at Southwestern. During the first three years after I graduated, I came to understand that it was not within me to become a great clinical psychologist and that I was better suited to become a public servant working in the field of health and human services.
My career path has been: MA from East Texas State University in Guidance and Counseling in August 1968. Delryn and I went to Gainesville, Florida where I worked in the Housing Department and she worked for the English Department. After two years and the birth of our son, Jeffery Travis Cookston, we returned to ETSU where I completed my Ed. D. in Guidance and Counseling / Psychology in 1973. I then entered a career of health and human service as ED of the Hunt County Opportunity Center, Assistant Superintendent of the Fort Worth State School, Program Director for Children Services at the Dallas County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Program Director and later ED of the Sabine Valley Center in Long View Texas, Assistant Director for Business Services. From this position I became the Clinic Manager of the Antoine Community Health Center at the Harris County Health Department. This lead to my becoming ED of Gateway to Care, a not-for-profit working to improve access to health care in the Gulf Coast Region. I retired after twenty years in that position in May of 2016.
Things I like to do now are: Mary and I really like to Travel. Unfortunately with the current threat to the potential health and well being of the American people, I find that I cannot turn away from advocating for common sense health care alternatives. Unfortunately we were recently flooded as Harvey made its presence known in Houston. Therefore we are finding ourselves involved with the remediation of
17 our home. Perhaps it is not appropriate to say this is something I like having to do. However, I am finding that I like the way my wife and I are working together create a better home than it was before. I like facing challenges and this is certainly a challenge. In an odd way the liberal arts education that I received at Southwestern has served me well because I learned how to learn rather that just giving me knowledge. As a result I like to face challenges which cause me to learn how to do what I previously did not even know what I did not know. This current challenge fits into that category.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Hours in the Sub. Long and involved discussions with students and faculty about topics of the day. Social events of all kinds.
One of my most profound memories was watching the news report with other residents in Ruter Hall the day when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. This is a favorite memory because I went through that experience with my friends and at a place that was safe. My shock and grief were shared.
On the last day after graduation I found myself coming out of the Administration building. I stopped and spent some minutes just looking across the campus and burning into my brain a gestalt of the place and my experience of the previous four years. Over the years when faced with particularly difficult challenges, I have often drawn on that memory for the reassurance that I could and would successfully do what had to be done. Of course there are now other moments in my life that can also give me the assurance I need. This was however the first time when I knew I had passed an almost impossible milestone and that I had the resources within myself to prevail and thrive.
Why I love Southwestern: When I came to Southwestern I had almost no expectation that I would actually succeed and earn a degree. I was just trying to stay out of the Vietnam War for another six months. With lots of help from faculty and other students, I was successful during my first term. I grew from a provincial and bigoted young man from East Texas to something similar to a worthy human being. Faculty, staff, and other students contributed to that. The campus itself contributed to that. The traditions of Southwestern contributed to that. Whatever I have done to improve the lives of others through my career in public service was made possible due to my experience at Southwestern.
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Ron Croom
Spouse’s Name: Laura (Adams) Croom
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Kara Barrow (Hunter); Michael-David Barrow (Christy); Nathan Croom (Melissa). Grandchildren: Madie (13yo), Mac (10yo), Jackson (8yo); Nick (13yo), Michael (11yo), C.J. (8yo); Ava (9yo), Eli (9yo).
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: One of the first things that I did was to go surfing. Ken Klaveness didn't live far from me, so I called him about going surfing. He was ready! I picked him up and headed out with our boards on the car rack. We went to Surfside at Freeport. The water was like glass. So we decided to go a little farther south. It was still about the same but with a little movement on the surface. We decided we would keep going. We got to Aransas Pass and the water was making some waves but mostly chop. We tried there, and I think I caught the only real wave that afternoon. It was good enough that I was able to hang 10! What a rush! We talked about heading back, but we figured if it was good here, it'd probably be great at Port Isabel. We stopped in Weslaco to stay the night with some Pikes. I don't think we slept more than a couple of hours that night. The next morning we were up at dawn, picked up our dates (Ken knew a coed from SU which he had had a date or two with and she brought a friend). The waves were great! The water was as clear as tap water. And our company was enjoyable! We had a great morning riding some fine waves without any chop at all. It was a long trip back that afternoon and evening.
Another thing that occurred after leaving was to go camping and fishing at Lake Buchanan on the Colorado River. I fished to my heart’s content catching rock bass and catfish. Our family camped and fished there for several years and always had a great time.
In the summer of 1967, however, there were two very different opportunities from which to choose: an offer to enter the Air Force OTS and a student deferment from the draft for graduate school at East Texas State University. Both were inviting as well as a dilemma for me. Either one could possibly become my lifetime career path. At the last minute, I choose to attend graduate school at ETSU to study and receive a Masters of Arts in Student Personnel and Guidance Counseling. My career goal was to eventually be the Dean of Student Affairs in a University setting.
My career path has been: In August, 1968, I left ETSU watching it fade away in my rear view mirror as I made my way to Lincoln, NE, to work for the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as a Resident Hall Director in one of their high rise halls. I worked for UNL for three years. During my tenure at Nebraska, I met my beautiful wife and best friend, Laura Adams Croom, a graduate of UNL. She had chosen education for her life's career which she distinguished herself in quite well. In 1971, I was hired by Angelo State University in San Angelo. My position there was to start as their men's high rise
19 resident hall director with the assurance that the President would be expanding the Student Affairs office that would provide me with a position in that office. Little did I know that a year later, President Nixon would stop the draft followed by our pulling out of Vietnam. Within a matter of a weeks’ time, 15% of the student body had left the school and at least 15% of the incoming first year students pulled out of coming. My future in Student Affairs died there. Looking around for an occupation to move into, I was hired by The Texas Rehabilitation Commission as a Vocational Rehab Counselor for Bastrop and Fayette Counties. We lived in Bastrop for the four years while I worked as a vocational rehab counselor. This was, however, never to become my life's career. In January 1976, I came to grips with a longtime call to serve God as a pastor. What a development this was! We had our first child, Kara, who was three and Mike to arrive in October of 1976. I was admitted into Perkins School of Theology at SMU. I was 32 and it had been eight years since I had been in an academic setting. The vocabulary and jargon was so totally different than anything I had encountered at SU or ETSU. I managed with the help of fellow students and professors. In 1978, we had our third child, Nate, and we named him Nathan because he was not planned but was a "gift from God." In June 1980, we moved to Scottsbluff, NE, which was one hundred miles closer to Laura's home and family in southeast Nebraska. I was an associate to the senior pastor, Rev. Mel Ireland for six years. He taught me many practical things about serving a large church that I didn't get in seminary. He treated me as a colleague. I served at this appointment for six wonderful years, and then was appointed to serve St. Paul UMC in Omaha. This was a larger church still. Again I was an associate to the senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Rod Wilmoth. My position was the executive minister (which meant I did everything he didn't want to do. Adult ministries were the largest piece of my job description. I served there for eight years, longer than I wanted to. I was active in the social concerns of Omaha, which brought me in relationships within the ecumenical Christian community as well as the Jewish and Islamic communities. Prior to Desert Storm, many pastors and lay people were voicing great concern about the approaching military action. There were voices from the Islamic community, the Jewish community, and the Christian community both Catholic and Protestant calling for a peaceful resolution. Through my participation in prior events other than this issue, I served on the planning committee involving clergy and lay people for all these communities to develop ecumenical and multi-faith prayer services for greater Omaha. There was a great need to bring about some form of community organizing to give voice to the voiceless in Omaha. Again I was part of the planning and development of the Omaha Together One Community organization to make this a reality. In 1994, our Bishop appointed me to serve as senior pastor of Fremont First UMC. For four wonderful and fruitful years, my associate and I served Fremont First helping it to gain a vision of what God wanted them to do in ministry in Fremont. Much of my ministry there was involved in this visioning process as well as growing the church and increasing worship attendance. We developed vision that the congregation embraced, the church grew in membership, and the worship attendance doubled by the end of four years when I was appointed to be one of the Conference District Superintendents. Perhaps this is a good point to mention that shortly after my appointment, to Scottsbluff First, my District Superintendent "helped" me to become active in the Conferences different Boards and Committees. I was placed on the Board of Ordained Ministry where I served for twelve years, first as the Registrar for those applying for ordination and then as the chair of this Board. Following that involvement, I was elected to serve as the chair of the Conference Personnel Committee. I served on this Committee for two years before the Bishop appointed me as a District Superintendent. I served seven years as the D.S. of the Omaha District. The Omaha District was very involved in the
20 social issues of the city. There was United Methodist Ministries whose council oversaw and funded some significant missions in Omaha. As I came on board, the UMM council was in the beginning stage of developing a Hispanic/Latino ministry for south Omaha where the bulk of Hispanics and Latinos were settling in Omaha. We hired an Executive Director to develop this ministry. He came to us from the Methodist Church of Panama where he had been the Bishop for many years and as well-developed missions and churches throughout Panama. One of the greatest of his and our accomplishments was to develop, staff, and grow the Immigration Legal Clinic that provided legal counsel for undocumented immigrants from around the globe. Of all places to go, I was appointed back at Fremont First where I served for four years before retiring in 2009.
Things I like to do now are: A favorite thing or hobby I have had for many years is woodworking. Today my most favorite thing to do is be with our grandchildren as much as possible. Because our grandchildren like sports, we have watched many basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football (flag, tackle, and 7on7), swimming, and softball games in the last eight years. Another favorite thing to do is sit on the back row at church because it's a whole different view from there than up front. I like having coffee regularly with two of my also retired colleagues. Two favorite topics for conversation are the church and the state of the nation and world. I like to landscape my yard, which includes the flowers and plants. I like to travel to places we've never been. I like to spend a couple of weeks in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, during January. I really enjoy Homecomings at SU and seeing many good friends. I like to walk especially when I'm in new territory. I love going to the mountains. I really like being with my family, both Laura's and mine.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Some of my favorite memories were had as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha: such as the parties, initiations, doing things with my brothers outside of campus, intramural games, the member gatherings at an alum’s place near Walburg plus all the trips there to Joe's, and the serenades. I have good memories of the many special event speakers that were provided to us each year. When I came to SU, I had been raised as a Southern Baptist. I really liked chapel on Tuesday mornings not because I liked going to "church", but because I was hearing a theology that was very new and inspiring. Two of my favorite classes were the Bible classes taught by Dr. Norman Spellmann. He opened my eyes to another more freeing look at scripture. That first registration at the beginning of my first year at SU, I signed up for the required Bible class and the professor was to be Dr. Spellmann. When I went over to the Pike House afterwards, an active wanted to know who was teaching my Bible class, I told him Dr. Spellmann. He became very concerned and advised me to drop it and sign up with the professor who was easy. Dr. Hooker was my major professor, and when I asked for signature to drop Dr. Spellmann's class, he asked for my reason for doing that. I naively told him my reason. He sat there a few moments before he responded, then he said unequivocally, "No! This will be better for you than taking the easy way." Post Spellmann's two classes, I was most happy I had gone to his classes. Little did I know how it prepared me for my future. Another favorite memory was going fishing with John McMullen in the last couple of months before graduation. We fly-fished our way down the San Gabriel River catching some nice sized perch and bass. We decided to get enough that we could have a fish fry out at the river. So, we did with several more of our brothers and their dates. We had hush puppies and fried fish plus beer (of course!). Another great memory occurred my first
21 year and involved Barry McBurnett, John Rice, Phil Lindsay and me. With the help of Betsy Hearne, we four met. Our common interest was having run track in high school. We talked with Coach Dees about running track for SU. Of course, there wasn't a track team at all, nor had there been in quite a while. He welcomed us to be the track team and said he'd get us in the track meets with other colleges in our sports conference. He also said we'd need to practice on our own, but he'd come out and work with us some. Well, I don't think he made it out to the high school track more than a couple of times. We were all self-motivated, and we trained ourselves. Barry ran the 220 and the 440 plus high jumped. John was a sprinter as I was. We ran the 100 and the 440 relay plus long jumped. Phil ran the 220 and the 440. He also tried a couple of the field events, too. We periodically would ask Coach Dees about getting in some of the track meets. He kept reassuring us he would. The spring semester was soon to end, and we had run in only one track meet, which was in one of the high school meets. We got to run the 440 relay. There were only four or five schools in the meet and there was an open lane. We asked the high school coach if we could run in the relay just for practice. He was okay with it so we ran in the meet. We were disappointed that the semester was coming to a close without us ever having run in a meet. We as much told the coach, and he apologized, all was not for naught. He told us he was taking us to the Lone Star Conference big meet in Ft. Worth to compete in the final meet of the year, which would determine standings in the Conference. Prelims were to be on Friday night with the final competition on Saturday. It rained on us and everyone that Friday as we drove there. Friday prelims were canceled and every one would compete in the finals on Saturday. All the other colleges had anywhere from ten to twenty competitors. We were four. We each competed in our individual events. Barry had set a new state record in the 220 as a senior in the state track meet so we took first in that and Phil took third. We were doing well in all the running events, taking second or third place. Our relay team did its job, and I think we took second. The meet was finishing up with every race run except the mile relay. I had never run the 440 in competition nor did I want to. It was the same with John. But, Coach found us packing up to go, and he asked what we were doing. We told him, and he said we have one more race to run. He had entered us in the mile relay. Holy bull manure or something like that we said. We told him we didn't want to, and he said if we wanted a ride home, we'd run the race. We did, and we came in third. When all was said and done, we had taken third place for the glory of SU out of a field of seven or eight schools. We felt mighty good with that showing! We all lettered! To this day, I don't believe there is one thing in the annuals of SU history that will attest to our third place win. What matters the most, I guess, is that four guys came together, developed friendships, and had fun doing something together for SU.
Why I love Southwestern: SU saved my life in a way! It provided an environment where I could develop academically and personally. I came in as a sophomore, but SU became my place, i.e. a home. Spring Branch High School was the school from which I graduated. It was huge. There were more in my graduating class than the entire student body at SU. There was only an academic environment there, nothing else for just an average guy. It was here that I was able do things like hold an office on campus and join a group of men to whom I would feel close to like brothers. It was here that I received quality instruction that would prepare me for my future. Graduate school was not a problem academically. Thanks to my preparation at SU, I was well prepared. Dr. Hooker taught all his students on a graduate level which proved to prepare me for my next degree so well most of the
22 courses were, content-wise, very similar to what I'd had at Southwestern. I shall forever be grateful for what Southwestern University gave me.
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Nancy (Munson) Day
Spouse’s Name: Robert (Bobby) Day
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Daughter Kate Harlan, son & daughter-in-law Patrick & Mei Harlan. Grandchildren: Grandson Rigel Harlan, granddaughter Arista Harlan.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Teaching English to 6-year-olds in the Rio Grand Valley until May 1968, and being an Air Force officer’s wife (last name Harlan) until 1978. I was a single mom to two exceptionally bright and productive children until 1993, when I married a gifted wildlife naturalist Bobby Day.
My career path has been: 1986-87: Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary) from Colorado College, an SU rival! 1987-2002: Second grade teacher for Colorado Springs School District 11, a district of 30,000 students. Took 125 second graders every year to role-play a city council meeting with the mayor of Colorado Springs. Hosted speakers from the Lakota Nation and other nations around the world, thereby introducing the children to many languages, alphabets, and cultures. Enlisted Bobby to take them on wildlife walks to see who and what shares this habitat with us. 2002-2005: Kodaly and Orff certifications from Colorado State University & University of Northern Colorado. 2002-2010: Returned to the career path begun at Southwestern University. Taught K-2 music for District 11 until I retired in 2010. Had so much fun, I hated to retire . . . but did anyway!
Things I like to do now are: I love to hike, sing, and organize neighborhood projects and to worship and serve at First United Methodist Church, the largest congregation in the Rocky Mountain Conference and one with an outstanding music program. For 60 years I sang in the best choral groups available and did a few contralto soli of note. I have been to Japan 13 times and been on TV there with my son Patrick. I’ve also spent much time on the phone and in person enjoying my daughter Kate. Bobby and I love to drive across the U.S. visiting small towns and historic sites, and, of course, we love hosting our grandkids, showing them the fascinating attributes of our American Culture.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Singing under Dean Richards’ baton. Playing clarinet and doing transcriptions for George Nelson. Sharing Sunday noon meals on white linen tablecloths under Sarge’s watchful eye. Walking to Gus’s Drug for a Sunday evening hamburger. By the way: Mr. Douglass would be pleased to know that when I took the Colorado PLACE test to certify in music, I aced music theory!
Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern saved my life, providing the quality of education and the belief in myself to endure through some very difficult times. SU’s weekly chapel service and required eight hours of
24 academics in religion laid the basis for a strong and enduring Christian faith. Southwestern also provided the vision and the skills for me to be creative, caring, and productive. I shall be forever grateful.
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Michael Gilbert Douglas
Spouse’s Name: Joanne Beth (Arnall) Douglas
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Hannah Kathleen (Douglas) Vickery, Peter Mahon Douglas, Sarah Michael (Douglas) Brake. Grandchildren: (Peter) Mia Young Douglas, Connor Dean Douglas.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Entered graduate school – St. Louis University (Fall 1967); Drafted into Army Feb 1969; Reentered grad school – St. Louis University (1971); Completed Ph.D. (1974).
My career path has been: NIH graduate fellow 1967-74, National Research Service Award 1975, Swiss State Fellow 1976, National Institutes of Health Established Investigator 1977-1996, Established Investigator – American Heart Association 1988-1996, Assistant to Full Professor – UT Southwestern Medical School 1977-1989, Chair & Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics – University of North Carolina 1995, Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research – Washington University St. Louis 2000-2006, Professor & Chief Commercialization Officer – UMAS 2006-2012, Executive Director – TLCC Georgetown 2012-present.
Things I like to do now are: Read and conduct research with students in chemistry and biochemistry at SU, part-time faculty teaching, playing golf, spending time with grandchildren, work on behalf of improving healthcare in collaboration with UT Dell Medical School, Austin Healthcare Council, helping young life science companies deliver new cures for cancer and disease.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Coffee in the sub after chapel, intermural football/car washer at the low water crossing, teaching chemistry labs, organic chemistry with Dr. Soulen, Mapping Inner Space – New Years 1965 with Rex Sheppard – we uncovered what is now Inner Space, philosophy – my biggest challenge – my greatest reward, fly fishing at the San Gabriel in an inner tube with Doug Kenny.
Why I love Southwestern: It transformed my life and showed a simple farm boy what was possible. My goal in returning is to inform those about our changing world.
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Mary-Patt Moffitt Everest
Spouse’s Name: Frank
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Taught school for a year in Burnet. Went to Palma de Mallorca, Spain with my mother and brother, and met a South African, Frank. Went to South Africa and married and spent three years there before coming to the states – Camp Longhorn, Burnet. Frank worked off and on for twenty five years at camp, thirty seven years for me, and counting. Worked for American Airlines for seventeen years and retired back to Camp Longhorn. We’ve lived on Inks Lake since 1977.
My career path has been: Taught school in Burnet for a total of four years. Worked at a Savings & Loan while in South Africa (taught swim lessons in Afrikaans!), and a director at Camp Longhorn Ranch Branch (Springs) for the first 10 years of that camp. Worked in reservations, tours, city tickets office, airport and retired from the Admirals club in Austin for American Airlines. Now back at Camp Longhorn running the mail room and picking up/taking back the flying campers. Been a member of Community Bible Study for seventeen years – last ten years in Leadership in the children’s department.
Things I like to do now are: Travel, of course. Paddleboard. Zip Line. Walk through the neighborhood. Feed the birds, etc.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Raincoats through Kurth lobby, Walburg – the Booty’s, Frat parties – sorority activities, looking for copies of tests in trash cans, and the Sub and the BIG fireplace.
Why I love Southwestern: Lessons learned in life, and lifetime friends.
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Delryn Fleming
Current Address: 1503 Jackson Street Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone Number: 214-457-5944
Preferred E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Spouse’s Name: James (Skip) Kilmer
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Son Jeff Cookston ('92) married to Robin Dutton ('95) Grandchildren: Grace, 14; Rosemary, 9; and Lucas 4.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Ron Cookston and I moved to Commerce to attend East Texas State Univ. MA in English, 1971. Son Jeffrey born in 1970. In 1972, I was hired full-time to teach Developmental Writing at Eastfield College, part of Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD).
My career path has been: Working for DCCCD for 42 years gave me many opportunities to change and grow. After teaching Dev. Writing at Eastfield for 10 years, I transferred to Brookhaven College to teach English. There, I created the first computer classroom for English students, reminding them daily to protect those 5 1/4" floppy discs! I served as SACS Reaffirmation Chair for two years. In 1993 I filled out my Speech minor to eighteen hours to quality as a Speech Communications instructor. The most challenging and exciting teaching assignment came when I led a team of colleagues in an interdisciplinary studies offering for students: twelve hours of English, Speech, History and Government. I learned as much as the students did. In 2014, I ended my career at DCCCD after serving for seven years as Assessment Director. This SACS requirement asked faculty to define what students would learn in their courses and offer evidence of that learning. And no, final course grades were not evidence. It was uncharted territory for all of us professors. I probably needed that level of challenge and stress to say it was time to quit. They were good years.
Things I like to do now are: I enjoy the company of friends in my local branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women), having served several terms as president, communications, membership, etc. I am currently the coordinator of a new AAUW program, Girls Empowered by Mentoring. G.E.M. brings together professional women with the young women of the Early College High School from Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD. ECHS students are taking their four years of high school while simultaneously completing courses for a two year associates degree. My husband, Skip, and I enjoy unusual vacations: a container ship traveling from Houston 28
through the Panama Canal to New Zealand, a train trip across Canada, and recently an Amtrak train trip from Dallas to St. Louis to Los Angeles. I love to visit grandchildren in San Francisco.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Spelunking! Being among the first people to enter a newly discovered cave, home of a mammoth skeleton, was a novel and memorable experience. Of course, this cave later became the Georgetown tourist attraction, Inner Space Cavern. Delta Zeta parties. Theater.
Why I love Southwestern: I did not realize at the time the quality education I was receiving at Southwestern. Graduate school seemed easy after completing oral exams in two subjects at SU. My love for interdisciplinary studies undoubtedly was nurtured at Southwestern.
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Frozen fountain
Spelunking Women
Halloween Parade Ronnie Cookston and Temple Harris
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Temple (Harris) Fourment
Spouse’s Name: Richard Eugene Fourment
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Dr. Chris Fourment (wife, Robyn), Tiffany Fourment-Moore (husband, Chad). Grandchildren: Madeline Grace Fourment, and Ella Kate Fourment.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I got married.
My career path has been: I had no career path. I spent the majority of my work life managing the office complex, where my husband practiced Orthodontics.
Things I like to do now are: Write, read, live on a boat, observe nature and take pictures.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The Booty’s (Flat shelves of rock along the San Gabriel River) while waiting for the Commons to open after Church on Sunday. Walking through fields and rural roads singing with Michael Sarro Dawn. Bicycling with my roommates along rural roads to the Cheese Factory at Round Rock. Climbing a tree on the golf course to watch passers by, unobserved. Services in the chapel. Meeting at the fountain.
Why I love Southwestern: The setting (campus). The history. The combination of intellectual stimulation with spiritual opportunities. The rural setting, it afforded a girl reared in the city. I appreciate very much the liberal education provided, that illuminates the idea that there are differing ways of seeing life and the world from the perspective of varied disciplines, from art to religion to history to science, and that each one can serve to increase our awareness, to broaden our perspective, and to enlighten the process of our living.
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Temple (Harris) Fourment
Richard and Temple Fourment At our 50th Anniversary Family Gathering July 29, 2017 in Grapevine.
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Robert Haas
Spouse’s Name (include maiden name): Alice (Douglas) Haas – 46 years next month
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Began teaching at Rancier Jr. High in Killeen.
My career path has been: Longtime teacher and counselor. Substitute teaching with Belton ISD elementary schools, story teller and volunteer with Belton ISD. Belong to Texas Stars Toastmaster’s club – Temple Texas – (Advanced Communicator Silver).
Things I like to do now are: Several interests.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Playing Polecat Crittenden in the Hackberry Cavalier.
Why I love Southwestern: Left behind many friends – the growth that SU has experienced.
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Courtney (Booth) Hayden
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Timothy Russell Hayden, and Erin Andrews. Grandchildren: Graeme Russell Hayden, Grayce Maurine Andrews, Eilea Ruth Andrews, and Olive Malyn Andrews.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I married Tim Hayden, class of '67 at Southwestern. We lived in Wisconsin most of one year and then returned to Texas and lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area until 1999.
My career path has been: I was a junior high teacher of history from 1968 until 1986, with a couple of years off here and there after the birth of my son in 1972 and my daughter in 1977. I was active in various community organizations and served as an Elder at United Memorial Christian Church in Euless. I also served as President of the Board for the local American Heart Association, then President of the local board of the American Cancer Society. In 1990, I joined the staff of the Hurst- Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce as Program Director, and several years later became the President and CEO.
In 1996 we purchased Island Cinema at South Padre Island, and I have managed it ever since. Again, I have been active in community affairs, serving on the SPI City Council from 2007- 2012. I am just completing my third year as Chairman of the Board of the SPI Chamber of Commerce.
Things I like to do now are: I love to travel, to read, and to spend time with my grandchildren. I feel very fortunate to get to live in "paradise" here in South Padre Island, and still spend a good deal of my time in management duties at Island Cinema, and in community activities.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: I loved being a part of the ADPi sorority and participating in all of its activities. I still stay in touch with some of my sorority sisters. In fact, a few years ago a number of us held an informal reunion in Georgetown and I hope we get to do that again soon.
Academically, my favorite memories are of the classes with, and the support of, Dr. William B. Jones.
It was entirely because of his inspiration and brilliant teaching that I fell in love with history and ended up as a history teacher for quite a few years. He undoubtedly has had the greatest impact on my life.
Why I love Southwestern: All my life before Southwestern, I lived in suburbs and attended large schools, especially large was Bellaire High School, my alma mater. As a result, my friends tended to be in segments: friends at church, friends in some of my classes at school, friends from organizations, friends in
35 the neighborhood. BUT, each of these groups tended to be a different group of people from each of the others. When I went to Southwestern, everything was much more personal, with the opportunity to see many of the same people in class, in the SUB, in the dorm, in the sorority, so friendships tended to grow deep. Likewise, the faculty was approachable in a way I had not experienced before. You could easily visit with them informally and come to know them as real people.
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Pat (McGuire) Kopychak
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I moved to Pensacola, Florida for a year and then on to Sydney, Australia for two years. I taught secondary English in both places, and attempted to teach Spanish and Australian history briefly. When I came back to the States, I got a job in U.S. Senator John Tower's office, and went from there to Washington, D.C. to work in the women's recruitment office at the White House during the Nixon and Ford administrations. I met and married Michael Kopychak, and we eventually came to Austin where I worked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for the rest of my working days, retiring in 1999. Since then I have been ecstatically happy being retired.
Things I like to do now are: I have always loved to read, primarily fiction. I am enjoying travelling the world at the moment, hoping to get it all in before I get too old to move any more. I am attempting to learn to watercolor, and I enjoy taking lifetime learning classes at the University of Texas.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Small, interesting classes with wonderful professors; life in the dorm; Georgetown as it was then; making lifelong friends.
Why I love Southwestern: It was a great place to get a quality education that has served me well throughout my life.
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Larry Lee
Spouse’s Name: Jonathan Lane Hodgeson
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: BAM! Fall of '67: Off to Ohio State University Graduate School to start work on my PhD in Developmental/Clinical psychology. I chose Ohio State because I thought Columbus might be sort of like Austin... smallish, a capitol city with a large university, and fun, fun, fun.. Oh brother, was that not true..... So conservative there.... and Snow! Who knew lakes could freeze.
My career path has been: My first job as a psychologist was with the State of Ohio Youth Commission in Columbus (1970). We assessed and triaged delinquents from around the state into appropriate settings... from a southern Ohio kid who tipped over a mail box to Cleveland gang members. Great first job.
In 1972 Franklin County Children Services (Columbus) called and offered me a job in their new psychology department assessing abused, neglected, dependent, and sometimes just unruly or delinquent children, and their parents. It was a dream job doing clinical psychological assessments and treatment planning... that actually got implemented. You never knew what would be coming through the door, but working with kids and their parents was deeply satisfying.
I finished the Ph.D at Ohio State University in 1997, literally at the end of my career. I think I set some kind of record for being the longest existing student in the Graduate School at OSU. Cheers were heard throughout the state. I remained at FCCS until I retired in 1998. What an adventure.
Things I like to do now are: Boating.... I've owned a boat of some kind since 1980. This was pre-cell phones. I'd go to Buckeye Lake (Ohio) on Fridays and come home Sunday evenings... literally "out of town" and unavailable for psychological emergencies. Go to the ER if you are in that much trauma. It's how I stayed sane over the years... you HAD to leave it at the office, and I did. I've been boating on Lake Travis since '98... and not sure I could have moved back to Austin had there not been Lake Travis nearby. You can boat year round here if you pick your days carefully... and we do.
ECKANKAR, the Path of Spiritual Freedom. I love it. It's my spiritual path and I've been an Eckist since 1972. I call my spiritual life a "participant sport" as I explore the other plains of existence (levels of heaven), learning to be more in harmony with Holy Spirit (the ECK). You have to be adventuresome and willing to Soul travel, but it's extremely satisfying and rather transforming. Everyone has the capacity, but mostly pay attention only to this outer existence (which we will all be leaving soon enough, oh my). I've been an ECK Cleric for many years now.
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My favorite Southwestern memories are: Going to Austin.... Or the L&M at midnight for chicken fried steak... no Larry, that's not what they meant. My friends.... now long scattered. SU was a great place to make good friends. Dr. Hooker's psychology classes... that were essentially "group therapy". "Studying" at the Booty’s... on a rock... in the sun... yeah.
Why I love Southwestern: Just 'being there". SU was a nurturing place... loved it.
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Betty Hardt Lesko
Current Address: 22 Beneva Circle Moneta, Virgina 24121
Phone Number: 540-721-9367
Preferred E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Spouse’s Name: Edmund M. Lesko, M.D.
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Catherine Lesko Daniel, M.D., John Michael Lesko, M.D., Richard Edmund Lesko plus eight grandchildren.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I received a Master of Arts in English from SMU. Then I taught English at Central Texas College in Killeen, married and moved to Hartford, CT in 1969, then moved to Roanoke, VA in 1971 in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
My career path has been: Besides managing my husband’s medical practice for over 35 years, I have been privileged to be a professional volunteer, having taken leadership roles in community organization all my life. I am proud of co-founding two shops that benefit the American Cancer Society (so far raised over $8 million). I received the St. George Award, the highest national award a volunteer can receive.
Things I like to do now are: Play with my grandchildren. Read – I’m in four book clubs. Play the piano – I’m in a duo-piano ensemble group that has given recitals for almost forty years. Travel – we like Road Scholar trips. Opera & symphony & film & NYC Broadway shows. Church activities, genealogy (DAR, Colonial Dames, Mayflower Society).
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The Booty’s, of course, the SUB, my professors who really cared about me, ZTA, Walburg & those wonderful country roads, San Gabriel Park, Gus’s Drug Store, Student Union activities, Dr. Campbell (and Shelia), Mrs. Beaver.
Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern was such a nurturing environment. The leadership training that I received in my involvement in the Student Union prepared me for a lifetime of meaningful volunteer work. My
40 liberal arts education gave me the skills to write proposals and grants, found an opera & two Discovery Shops, and the confidence to do any job I was asked to do.
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Elise (McCree) McCasland
Spouse’s Name: Michael (Mike)
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Daughter: Erin Elizabeth Castello (nee: McCasland). Son-in-law: Theodore James Castello IV (T.J.). Granddaughter: Sofia Lucile Castello.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I completed my degree in December 1966 and walked in graduation in May 1967, I married in December 1966, and I began my teaching career in Austin, in January 1967.
My career path has been: I earned a Master of Education degree in May 1974 from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and I taught kindergarten or Grade one for thirty two years in Texas, California, and Ohio.
Things I like to do now are: Travel. Play golf. Needlepoint. Visit our daughter and family.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Going to “The Hill” on Sunday night when the Commons was closed, working at the front desk in Kurth Hall, living in the Sneed House, “Lovey”- LK/Kurth Housemother, and Sorority/Fraternity Sings in front of Laura Kuykendall Hall.
Why I love Southwestern: It was small and personal, and it prepared me for a lifelong teaching career. I treasure most the memory of Dr. Judson Custer, who advocated for me in securing my first teaching job, mid-year, in Austin, in December 1966. I have been forever grateful, and have tried, whenever possible, to pay forward his kindness and support.
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John McMullen
Spouse’s Name: Fara Snow McMullen
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Stephanie Vaughan, Michael McMullen Grandchildren: Noah Vaughan, Mackenzie Vaughan, Sam Vaughan, Annie McMullen, Macon McMullen, Scarlett McMullen
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Attended seminary at Duke Divinity School.
My career path has been: Pastor for 40 years in Southwest Texas Conference of UMC holding numerous conference and district positions.
Things I like to do now are: Grandkids, golf, woodworking.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Meeting and dating my wife, Fara.
Why I love Southwestern: I received a great education in a small personal setting.
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Linda Arnold McVickar
Spouse’s Name: NA – deceased 1994
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Erin Garney, Meridith Glass, Brian McVickar. Grandchildren: Meghan and Aydan Garney, Jack Glass.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I taught second grade ½ year at my old elementary school where my eighth grade science teacher was my principal. All my elementary teachers were still there. I also Chaperoned 15 Houston senior high kids through Europe for three weeks.
My career path has been: I taught second through fourth grades – Mostly middle school English and Social Studies. Taught in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and North Carolina for 28 years. Have been doing landscape painting for over 20 years and have won awards and had one woman shows.
Things I like to do now are: Love to paint. Read mysteries and thrillers. Be a grandmother to my eight-year-old Aydan, who lives near me. I love to shop, go to the gym and play cards. Travel to see my kids.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Driving to “The Hill” for Frito Chili Pies and a chocolate milkshake. My sorority sisters, Delta Zeta of course. Jaunts to Round Rock for steaks. Going to the Booty’s. Studying in the stacks of the old library. Evenings spent with “Lovely” our houseman at Kurth Dorm watching TV and eating popcorn.
Why I love Southwestern: I loved Southwestern for its care of the students. Each professor and any staff knew who we were. So easy to talk and be helped. I felt I was truly being prepared for my profession. Looking back I was better trained as a teacher than anyone else I taught with. Hands-on, NOT theory! It was a community of learners. I, too, could be someone to make a difference and I did.
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Bryan Miller
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I entered the United States Army.
My career path has been: United States Army, Signal Corps officer. John Roberts – ArtCarved Jewelry manufactures, purchasing manager. CarboMedics mechanical heart valve manufacturer, purchasing manager.
Things I like to do now are: I am still active as a general aviation pilot. Being an active member of multiple aviation organizations. Farm and ranch work on my property near Georgetown.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Good professors, meaningful fraternity membership.
Why I love Southwestern: I loved the old Southwestern I knew when I attended in the late 1960s.
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Johnathan (Jon) Morrison
Spouse’s Name: Jan Lott ’68
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Jennifer. Grandchildren: Bailey, Jonathan, Katie, and Scout.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Went to graduate school at Sam Houston State University for a year, then drafted. Served eighteen months – Veterinary Corp at Ft. Benning, GA. Thanks to Biology and Chemistry at SU, I ran the lab and did minor surgeries.
My career path has been: Chief Biologist – Harris Co. Mosquito Control District – four years. Senior Branch Chemist at the Houston and Dallas Syrup plants for twenty three years.
Things I like to do now are: Sing – have taken opera classes at Tech. Bake bread – between seven and eighteen loaves a week, sourdoughs, yeast and European style ryes. Sweet Rolls when asked. Served on the following boards: Friends of Bosque del Apache. Storehouse (Socorro Food Pantry) Socorro Chamber of Commerce. Diamonds in the desert – new beautification committee working on murals for Socorro. Rotary. Bishops committee for Epiphany Episcopal Church.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Dr. Garvin rocking on his desk while we took quizzes. Dr. Walcott coming to the lab in his PJ’s when we had found a recently killed armadillo to dissect. Dr. Soulen’s love of chemistry. Dr. Peterson’s musicology class, listening to hours of LP’s. The Booty’s. The Intrepid’s pizzas. L&M where you could get a bowl of gravy and bread for next to nothing.
Why I love Southwestern: I love Southwestern because it taught me to believe in myself, it taught me that life is about what is beyond not within. A school that I can never repay, but I will continue to try. It’s a place that I have grown to love more and more every passing year. Is it perfect, no, but it’s getting closer.
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Anita Louise (Holiman) Oldham
Spouse’s Name: Wayne Oldham
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Three stepdaughters, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I helped my husband on his ranch: riding horses, herding cattle and goats, mending fence, plowing fields, hauling hay, raising orphaned calves and goats. Was a Girl Scout Leader.
My career path has been: Helped husband with his trucking business. Drove tractor/trailer truck as a team for three years. Taught typing, math and special education. Am currently a real estate agent, helping my husband with his house rehabbing business.
Things I like to do now are: Flower gardening, singing, knitting, crocheting, working out at the gym, traveling, cruising.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Sweet rolls and jukebox at the snack bar, pinning ceremonies, chorus, singing after dorm closing.
Why I love Southwestern: Small, personal classes. Knowing fellow students and professors. Feeling of belonging and knowing someone cares. Not just a number.
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John Ozmun
Spouse’s Name: Rebecca (Becki) Hawkins Ozmun
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Michael Adams, Katherine Adams. Grandchildren: Logan Adams, Addie Spence.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I went to law school for one year and determined I did not want to be a lawyer. Enrolled in Texas graduate School of Business, received a MBA. I then went to work for Joseph Sehlitz Brewing Co. in Milwaukee. This was ironic as I did not like or drink beer. I was laid off one year later in a massive downsizing. I would say I had a rather inauspicious start from the time I graduated from SU!
My career path has been: 1971-1986: Leggs Inc. – Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Held various marketing positions; Started a highly successful direct marketing division. 1989-1993: Dell Inc. – Austin, Texas: Director of Marketing. While I was there, Dell grew from $200 million to $2 billion in sales. 2000-2015: TXU Energy – Dallas, Texas: Sr. Project Manager. Led TXU Corp. as United Way chair to #2 ranking in NTX in total donation in 2007; co-chaired TXU Energy bike team from 2010-2015 and led team to generate over $1 million for multiple sclerosis.
Things I like to do now are: Take online courses (thegreatcourses.com); tutor first and second graders in reading; mentor military transitioning to civilian life; gardening; reading history.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Academically, I enjoyed taking classes in history from Dr. Jones and Dr. Gaupp. They opened my eyes on history from around the world and how it shaped current events and impacted the United States. Dr. Hooker challenged me in not only understanding historical figures in psychology, but also my understanding of the many theories of psychology. This journey helped me to think about and see myself differently. Socially, my affiliation with Kappa Alpha balanced the work in academics with fun and camaraderie. Who can forget the fun and excitement of shooting out cannon to announce the “Old South Ball”? In addition to that, there was singing, parties, intramural sports, and the formation of lifelong friendships.
Why I love Southwestern: I entered Southwestern as a very sheltered, naïve introvert. SU gave me a safe place for personal development, growth, and discovery. I also formed lifelong friendships and found acceptance despite my limitations. Finally, I have taken pride in how SU has evolved from a small regional
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Ann Carter Ramsey
Spouse’s Name: Russell J. Ramsey ’67
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Suzanne Ramsey Moran ’93. Grandchildren: William R. Moran (16yo), Charles W. Moran (13yo).
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Russell and I married on June 10, 1967 in the chapel at Southwestern with Dr. Bill Jones officiating. He was Russell’s really beloved professor. We moved to Houston where we have lived for fifty years.
My career path has been: I taught Latin, English, and World History at South Houston High School in Pasadena for three years and later taught Latin, Art, and at Awty International School in Houston for five years.
Things I like to do now are: Russell and I do a lot of gardening. I sew a lot – actually, spend most of my time sewing for church projects and family and friends. We also dive often in the Caribbean with family and friends.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The first thing I think is Elizabeth P. Beaver who was my Latin teacher and mentor for four years. I saw her often at the Weir Ranch so she and Esther were very good friends. I loved my Zeta sorority sisters and we had lots of great parties. My memories of SU began before I arrived there as a student. An older sister started in 1957 and I attended lots of art exhibits and plays before I was a student.
Why I love Southwestern: I can count ten family members who have attended SU and every one of them had a great experience. Russell and I love being on campus; we feel so “at home”. We have missed only three homecomings – daughter was born in 1970 on homecoming weekend, grandson was born on homecoming weekend in 2000 and I missed once because of the flu, but Russell went anyway.
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Sharon Leonard Schilling
Spouse’s Name: Bob Schilling
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Deborah Schilling Cunningham (Husband: Marc Cunningham), Cole Everett Cunningham (Houston). John Leonard Schilling (Wife: Ashley Zahn Schilling, PhD.), Claire Elise Schilling, Jack Leonard Schilling and Charlie Statham Schilling (Sugar Land). Jennifer Schilling Cox (Husband: Greg Cox), Ethan Addison Cox and Campbell Caroline Cox (Sugar Land).
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I went back to Brownsville and took over the seventh and eighth grade math and science classes at The Migrant School, BCISD, teaching seven AM to five PM daily. Then, in the fall I taught at my elementary school, Ebony Heights, with principal and many teachers from when I attended. I taught first grade. The following years I moved to Houston. There I taught and became engaged in many occupations.
My career path has been: I taught in Deer Park, which is outside of Houston, and lived with my sorority sister, Janice Monagin. Married in 1969 to husband Robert Anthony Schilling – graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan. University in West Virginia, he is from New Jersey. I started on my own design business while parenting. Worked at Joske’s. Independent tutoring. Educational Specialist in ESL. I returned to University, receiving my Masters in Education with emphasis on English, English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education, from Saint Thomas University in Houston in 1999. *(The year my last child graduated from University at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. I also received my Master’s degree the same day). I was the district liaison for the University of Houston PUMA (Pedagogy of Urban Multi- Cultural Academics) Working with the Doctorate Professors and their students in aligning staffs with mentor teachers. Four years. Director of the After School Tutorial Program, Three years. State Book advisor for upcoming state curriculums. Creator of a behavioral program during lunch where children earned credits to attend the Courtesy Café, set in French Style behind stage, where students could sit with friends of choice to have their lunch in an upscale manner). School Mentor to the Parent-Teacher-School Program for ESL and Bilingual students. Sat on school ARD Board Fifteen years. Specialist Team and Mentor After retiring, I returned for three more years as an Instructional Interventionist, elevating severely below level students to their grade levels in a five month period.
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Now I am beginning the last of my grandchildren into “Gabby School” which has an aim of having him on a second grade level in Reading and Math by the time he enters Kindergarten. I have done this with my other five grandchildren. So far, all goals were met using my own program of “Loving Literacy” © 2001. I have no doubt this grandchild will do the same. I hold a *copyright on “Loving Literacy” © 2001, an educational program which I created and implemented in a special classroom, including all first and second graders in a fifty minute daily block at school. This class included all genres of students, which I was very adamant about as it is an important feature of my program: ESL, Bilingual, Special Education, including LIFE classes, Autistic and emotionally challenged students, grade appropriate students and the Gifted Program. My conclusion is that inclusion works for all genres of students. This I taught for four years because it proved to be an amazingly successful program for use in any school, public and private, home schooling, and parent/child use.
Things I like to do now are: Travel- We had gone to all seven Continents and some 50+ countries… the last May 2017 to Ireland, Scotland and Normandy, France. Continuing and deepening my faith through Church, Continued Bible Study and my Prayer Group. Doing Philanthropic work through several groups. I am active in Fort Bend friends and neighbors, a social and Philanthropic club that gives scholarship to local students at one of our area colleges and U of H. I was newspaper editor, on the luncheon committee and started and lead a “Foto Friends” group for seven years.
Befriend someone every day, Laugh every day, Pray every day, Spread my faith every day and Smile or Shed tears through it all! Sharon Leonard Schilling 10-6-2017
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The exemplary professors and their relation with their students were wonderful. My life in Tri Delta Sorority. Student Union. Student National Education University. I was officer in each and Best Pledge which I was shocked over. I graduated at three and a half years and I really missed my friends that semester I was away and enjoyed my graduation so much… the fact that my parents were able to attend and stayed on the University and they were very proud!
Why I love Southwestern: I love the feeling I get when I walk her malls … Knowing her heritage and the success of her students and the staffs that lead her all these many years. I appreciate the fact that we studied the Holy Bible. We also attended Chapel as a reminder of my grounding. In addition, we gained feeling we were becoming faithful servants of The Lord. And finally, I learned that higher education and life-long learning is an important part of living life.
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John H. Seale
Spouse’s Name: Julie Fitch
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Christopher Seale (married to Kendall), Michael. Grandchildren: Autumn, Madison, and Jackson Seale.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I went to graduate school, starting 6 weeks after graduation from SU.
My career path has been: Four degrees including two bachelors, one masters, and a D.V.M. Active in Lions Club International for almost forty years. Member of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame – There have been less than two hundred members selected in about fifty years.
Things I like to do now are: I try to help others less fortunate and help make this world a better place one person and one day at a time.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: Skipping required chapel, drinking beer, throwing beer bottle at mail boxes, and a few other illegal acts along the way.
Why I love Southwestern: The closeness, the company, and the helpfulness of our professors.
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John D. Stover
Spouse’s Name: Lynell Pyle Stover
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Son, Seth Stover. Grandchildren: John David Stover.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I went to work for Dow Chemical Company in Plaquemine, Louisiana, living across the river in Baton Rouge. In December, 1967, Amanda Haralson and I were married.
My career path has been: After two years with Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, Louisiana as an environmental chemist, I moved to Austin and entered University of Texas Law School. Upon graduating from law school and passing the Bar, I joined the then Renfrow, Zelesky, Cornelius, Rogers, and Berry Law Firm in Lufkin, Texas. I stayed with the law firm until Governor Bill Clemenets appointed me Commissioner of the Texas Water Commission in 1982. After my service as Commissioner, I resumed law practice in Austin, practicing water, natural resource, and environmental law, I taught water law at the University of Texas Law School for a summer term. While working with clients in East Texas, I went on a blind date in September, 1993 with Lynell. We were married in February, 1997. I am now “Of Counsel” with Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells which succeeded the law firm that I left in 1982.
Things I like to do now are: Spend time with my family; hunt with son and grandson; and sail.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: The long days and nights in the chemistry lab running quantative and qualatative analysis followed by a trip to the L&M Café. Also, the picnics and other activities out along the San Gabriel River.
Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern has a great environment for students with a small campus with small classes with good professors. The professors and administration show interest in the students. It was and is a very welcoming and stimulating community.
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Mary Aubra (Shirley) Tidwell
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Beth Tidwell, Paul Tidwell. Grandchildren: Aubra Tidwell, Carter Tidwell, Ellena Aubra Tidwell, Wesley Tidwell.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I married in July, 1967. We were immediately transferred to Hobbs, New Mexico and I taught math in Hobbs. We were later transferred to Lubbock, Houston, Beaumont, Atlanta, Georgia, Longview, and back to Houston.
My career path has been: I taught junior high and high school math for twenty eight years with twenty two at Cy-Fair High School in Houston. In 1989 I finished a Master Degree from Texas A&M University in Curriculum and Instruction. Among the honors I have received are: Claes Nobel National Educator of Distinction, Recognized by the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, and Who’s Who Among American Teachers.
Things I like to do now are: I like to be with family and friends, sing in the church choir, travel, do yard work, read a good book, and sew for the family.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: My favorite memories include activities with my sorority sisters, dorm life, Dr. Whitmore smoking his pipe in eight AM classes, Dr. Gaupp bringing history alive and exciting, Dr. Spellman’s Bible classes, and activities with the Student Union Board.
Why I love Southwestern: Besides all the friends I made, I learned how to learn and had the desire to learn more. These skills and desires helped me through a Master’s Degree and countless continuing education classes. I was fortunate to return to Southwestern on several occasions to conference with future math teachers.
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Edward “Ed” Whitmore
Spouse’s Name: Margo Rye Whitmore
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Paul, Chris, and Melissa.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: My spouse and I were married, during spring break of 1967 and on March 24, 2017 we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. After graduation I started my work career and we started our family.
My career path has been: I worked for Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in land management and retired from LCRA in 1996. I then worked for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in permitting and retired from TCEQ in 2005.
Things I like to do now are: We enjoy being with our family. We like participating in Shriners International activities. I was elected to the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners and served as the Potentate (President) of Ben Hur Shriners in 2005.
My favorite Southwestern memories are: My father, Dr. Ralph Whitmore, was the Chairman of the Mathematics Department at Southwestern. My memories Southwestern were the Professors and many interesting classes.
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JoAnne (Horeczy) Young
Spouse’s Name: Thomas Kemper Young (Tom)
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Elizabeth Young Hunsicker, and Sarah Young Morganstern. Grandchildren: Charlie and Ann Hunsicker/Audrey, Ocscar and Allison Morganstern.
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Moved to Dallas – Taught elementary school music in Richardson school district – also met my husband who was at that time an intern at Parkland Hospital.
My career path has been: Wife, mother grandmother, community volunteer.
Things I like to do now are: My husband and I enjoy traveling and playing duplicate bridge.
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