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35th Induction Ceremony Oct. 25, 2013 Crowne Plaza Northwest-Brookhollow Houston, Texas Honorary “R” Program The recipient of this award need not have been a student–athlete at Rice or have attended the university. The recipient Cocktails is selected for his or her long-standing 6 p.m. support of Rice Athletics by his or her attendance, enthusiasm and involvement. Welcome 7 p.m. Distinguished “R” Jimmy Comerota ’10, Director, “R” Association This award is bestowed upon a Rice University alum and member of Invocation the “R” Association who has led an Joe Hornberger ’01, Rice Campus Director, exemplary life; is well-adjusted with respect Fellowship of Christian Athletes to his or her personal, family, civic and public responsibilities; and has achieved distinction and success in his or her chosen Dinner field of business or profession, while 7:30 p.m. maintaining an interest in athletics at Presentation following dinner Rice after graduation. Lisa Malosky, Master of Ceremonies Rice Hall of Fame Honorary “R” Award In 1970, Rice Athletics founded the Mel ’61 and Susanne Morris Glasscock ’62 Rice Athletic Hall of Fame to honor Alan Shelby those who possess or have possessed, in addition to outstanding ability in sports, Distinguished “R” Award other admirable qualifications such as sportsmanship, character and integrity, O.J. Brigance ’92 and who have brought great distinction T. Jay Collins ’68 to Rice University. David Gibbs ’71 Rice Hall of Fame Inductees Jack A. Turpin ’51 Alice Falaiye ’03 Ryan Harlan ’04 Cristy McKinney Stahlé A. Vincent ’72 2003 National Championship Baseball Team Honorary “R” Award Distinguished “R” Award O.J. Brigance A two-time All-Southwest Conference linebacker for the Owls, O.J. Brigance ’92 remains Rice’s career leader in tackles. Despite his accom- plishments at Rice, Brigance was undrafted after college and began his pro career in the Canadian Football League, where he quickly became a standout and won a Grey Cup Championship with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995. Brigance made his debut in the National Football League with the Mel and Susanne Morris Glasscock Miami Dolphins in 1996. In 2001, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens and earned a Super Bowl ring when the team won Super Bowl XXXV. Mel ’61 and Susie Morris Glasscock ’62 have been actively involved in the Brigance retired in 2003 as a player and joined the Raven’s front Rice University community for many years. Mel earned his B.S. in me- office as director of Player Development and was twice honored by the chanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1959 followed by an M.S. also in NFL for his programs to help fellow players with all aspects of managing mechanical engineering from Rice in 1961. He now is president and CEO their career and postcareer plans. of Texas Aromatics, a petrochemical marketing company. In 2007, Brigance was diagnosed with ALS. He immediately set out Susie graduated from Rice with a B.A. in economics in 1962. Her ser- to work on research and a cure for the disease, partnering with Johns vice to Rice has encompassed many areas of campus, including service Hopkins University Packard Center for ALS Research and becoming their on the Rice University Board of Trustees and co-chairing the successful ALS ambassador. He also established his own foundation, the Brigance $1 billion Centennial Campaign. In 2006, the School of Continuing Studies Brigade Foundation (brigancebrigade.org), which raises awareness and was renamed the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, to money for ALS research and patient services. The Association of Rice honor Mel and Susie’s generous endowment to the school. Alumni honored him in 2012 with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Alan Shelby Alan Shelby, a native Houstonian and University of Pennsylvania graduate, began his love of Rice baseball by attending games with friends. On July 22, 2006, he wrote an email about former Rice baseball players turning pro and sent it to five people. That email has evolved into a daily update that covers a variety of Rice Athletics news, specifically baseball. Currently there are more than 1,200 subscribers. Shelby is a member of the Owl Club and the RBI Club, and he and his wife, Nancy, share a suite at Reckling Park with Annalisa and Kyle Frazier ’83. A member of the board of the Rice Historical Society, Shelby received the 2008 Spirit Award, which was presented to him at the Night of the Owl ceremony. Distinguished “R” Award Distinguished “R” Award T. Jay Collins David K. Gibbs An All-Southwest Conference selection and co-captain for the Owls A walk-on to the freshman basketball team, David Gibbs received in 1967, T. Jay Collins received his B.A. in 1968 and a master’s his B.A. and master’s degree in chemical engineering from Rice in degree in chemical engineering from Rice in 1969 then went on to 1971. Despite his collegiate basketball dreams, Gibbs ultimately earn his MBA from Harvard in 1972. In 1968, Collins was the 38th chose to concentrate on his science and engineering curriculum. recipient of the Bob Quin Award, given to the top male athlete of the He didn’t abandon the court, though, playing intramural basketball year, and was the co-recipient of the Jess Neely Award for being and leading his team, the Straight Skinny’s, to an intramural basket- the top defensive lineman for the Owls. ball championship. After college, Collins became a business leader in the offshore Gibbs began his career with the engineering department at and gas industry, becoming president, chief executive officer and Texaco before partnering with fellow Rice alum Guy Jackson ’71 director of the board of Oceaneering International Inc. In 2009, he and focusing full time on real estate, assembling multiple Rice was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Association Village properties. of Rice Alumni. A member of the Rice Board of Trustees, Collins has An active member of the “R” Association’s board of directors, been a leader in efforts to upgrade Rice Stadium, including a recent Gibbs has played a vital role in recent Rice University Athletics gift that led to improvements in the current weight room, video efforts. Among his many contributions to the Rice community is operations, training room and locker facilities. the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened in 2009. Hall of Fame Inductee Hall of Fame Inductee Jack A. Turpin Alice Falaiye Jack Turpin was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from Rice The top long jumper in Rice University women’s track and field his- University with a B.A. in 1951 and a B.S. in 1952, both in electrical tory, Alice Falaiye ’03 attained athletic success collegiately as well engineering. Jack served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the as competing for her native Canada. In her superlative career with Korean War. As a Rice student–athlete, Turpin was an All-American, the Owls, she earned All-American honors at the 2001 and 2002 won a Southwest Conference title, was a semifinalist in the NCAA NCAA Indoor Championship meets. Additionally, she was the NCAA Championships and won the National Junior Indoor Double Cham- runner-up in the long jump at the 2002 NCAA Outdoor Champion- pionships. ship and again garnered All-American accolades. In 1962, Turpin founded Hall-Mark Electronics Corporation and Falaiye holds Rice’s long jump record in both indoor and out- served as its chairman of the board until its sale in 1993. In 1965, door track and won five conference titles (three indoor, two outdoor) he was responsible for bringing the Davis Cup match between the in the event. She was the 2002 Fred J. and Florence Stancliff U.S. and Mexico to Dallas. It was the first Davis Cup match ever Award winner as the top Rice women’s track and field athlete. played on a public facility and in Texas. Turpin received the Malboro In 2003, Falaiye won the gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Award for service to the sport of tennis at the national level and the Games, followed by a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Caswell Award for service at the Texas level. He was inducted into Games for her long jump of 6.5 meters. the Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1967, Turpin founded T Bar M, Inc., a firm that owns and manages a resort property and Christian sports camp in New Braunfels and Austin, Texas. The co-author of “Beyond the Bottom Line,” a book about the application of Biblical principles in the busi- ness world, Turpin has spoken for many years throughout the nation and written numerous articles on similar subjects. Hall of Fame Inductee Hall of Fame Inductee Ryan Harlan Cristy McKinney One of the most versatile athletes in Rice University men’s track Rice’s all-time coaching wins leader, Cristy McKinney amassed a and field history, Ryan Harlan ’04 notched nine conference cham- 216-138 record from 1994–2005. In 2004–05, her final season pionships, three program records, two All-American selections and at Rice, McKinney led the Owls to the Western Athletic Conference the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Decathlon title. Harlan swept the Western (WAC) title and a 24-9 record, earning WAC Coach of the Year Athletic Conference (WAC) Indoor Pentathlon competition all four accolades. In all, McKinney led the Owls to six 20-win seasons, two years, including a program best 4,058 points in 2003. He also won NCAA Tournament appearances, four Women’s National Invitation an indoor league title in both the 55- and 60-meter hurdles and Tournament appearances and two WAC titles.

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