October 16, 2015

Dear Members of the Class of 1965,

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 175 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 University Relations – Alumni and Parents Southwestern University

Carolyn House Bateman

New Braunfels, Texas

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Stephanie Bateman, Dr. Jill Bateman Two grandchildren

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: Graduated from UT at Austin. Then worked as a reservationist at Delta Airlines in Dallas office.

My career path has been: I was a stay-at-home mom, working part-time as a substitute teacher and as tour director at Dan Dipert Tours. I became a 4-H leader and am active in the community.

Things I like to do now are: Yoga, aerobics, travel, Pilates, tennis, Qigong, volunteering, seeing live Broadway plays, attending symphony concerts, reading, and gardening.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: The wonderful people that I met.

Why I love Southwestern: It is home to me. I love the sweet memories of all the kindness extended to me while I was there. I will always remember those years with fondness.

Carolyn House Bateman

Myra Fritzi Kunkel Friedman

Austin, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Terry W. Overton, Sr.

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Son: John (Jack) Cox, Jr. Granddaughter: Kaleigh Fay Cox

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I moved to Houston with husband son where I graduated from the University of Houston.

My career path has been: I taught elementary school in Houston for three years; I then became market support manager for National Instruments for four years. I was lucky enough to enjoy only part-time jobs (which included State Farm Office, Athlete Foot Retail Store, and Longhorn Marketing and Trophies) until the age of 70. I used the rest of the day for “Genealogy”!

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Zeta Theta Alpha pledge year Kappa Sigma parties Pi Kappa Alpha parties.

Sharon Virden Gray

New Braunfels, Texas

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Justin Grubbs, Monica Grubbs Giuffre Regan and Katherine Grubbs Aiden and Will Giuffre

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I got married and moved into the married dorm at Perkins in Dallas. I worked as an executive secretary for three years. Then, after moving to East Texas with my husband’s student pastorate, I began what turned out to be a long career as an educator. Most of that time, from 1975 until 2008, was spent in the Rio Grande Valley in Mission. I retired in New Braunfels in 2008. Now I stay busy with grandchildren, church activities, travel, and volunteer activities. Life is good.

My career path has been: My career path has been surprising to me. While at Southwestern, I thought teaching school was the last thing I wanted to do. However when I moved to Eustace, it was the only game in town so I tried it. To my shock, I loved it! After enrolling in three different universities, I completed the requirements for certification and taught fourth and fifth graders for many years. After a while I taught at the University of Texas Pan American. From there my partners and I have started Alternative Certification for Teachers. It was a great adventure.

Things I like to do now are: Spending time with others in meaningful activities (and some not so meaningful, but fun) fills my calendar. A readers group, volunteering at the food bank and in the church kitchen, Ladies Bible study, the PEO sisterhood, traveling, grandchildren, etc.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Some of my favorite memories revolve around listening to some really smart people- both students and faculty. I was out of my depth, and it was very exciting.

Why I love Southwestern: Why I love Southwestern has to do with some things I didn’t like at the time. Things like eight hours of Chemistry and eight hours of Biology! Left to my own devices, I would never have taken those classes. Through life, however, I have come to believe that no one is truly educated if they don’t have a liberal arts education. That kind of groundwork builds a framework into which any discipline can be incorporated.

Sharon Virden Gray

James H. Herbort

Burnet, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Stephanie Marie Tillich Herbort

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are:

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I attended University of Texas School of Law.

My career path has been: After passing bar exam and getting law license in 1969, I began law practice in Burnet,and continued there until retirement in 2015.

Things I like to do now are: Read, yard and garden work, travel, relax at home, go on trips with friends, eating out with friends

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Going to the Student Union Building and visiting with friends, Phi Delta Theta activities. Although not my favorites, I remember the following occurring: Hurricane Carla and the Cuban Missile Crisis; Dr. Durwood Fleming began his tenure as president of SU when our class started at SU.

Why I love Southwestern: Being a small university it allows students to know professors and classmates; beautiful campus.

Mona Lowman Kandeler

San Antonio, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Fred Kandeler

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Kathy Kandeler Bannister, Shelia Kandeler Granddaughters: Hannah Bannister, Tigist Bannister, Mulu Bannister, Emma Richards, Mara Richards, Jessa Richards

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I enrolled in Perkin’s School of Theology and completed a Masters in Religious Education in two years. Fred and I married after graduating from Perkins and were assigned to our first Church in San Angelo, Texas.

My career path has been: I worked as a free volunteer in educational ministry as we started a new church in Plano. I helped design education programs, taught a Bible class and helped create fine arts for the worship space. I acquired a second Master’s degree in Homemaking Education and Child Development and began teaching in Plano High School’s Child Development Major Studies Program. I was a co- teacher for the Gifted and Talented Program in Dallas which combined English, History, and Art. I was an AP English teacher in both Belton and Haltom City.

Things I like to do now are: I am an avid reader of fiction and theology. I enjoy gardening, creating art out of natural “earth” items, promoting justice causes (equality for all, better health care, care of the earth, sustainable living), nurture family and close friends, be outside in the natural world, collect and/or photograph natural items that reflect the great diversity, wonder, and imagination of creation.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Walking along creek beds looking for interesting fossils, having the independence of the Sneed House, working the lights for Drexel’s production of “Cotton Patch”, getting to know Jeff and Shelia Campbell and their family, having Jeff Campbell for a teacher, being on a quite campus with a few others on minor holidays. I remember several watery experiences: wading through Carla and returning to LK after Easter my freshman year stepping into what I thought was a newly polished floor to discover my room flooded and had soaked my formal dress, the bed frame rusting the sheets, and making many of my notes in ink unreadable. Dr. Spellmann graciously loaned me his notes.

Why I love Southwestern: As Anne Bannister’s “closer at hand” substitute grandmother and as a close friend of Taylor Lewis’ family, I have attended two beginning of school events in the last several years. Those events, plus my daughter Shelia’s experience, have reinforced my belief that the quality of education at SU is way above average. Access to personal relationships with teachers and the school’s focus on preparing students to live successfully and caringly in the world is truly a gift to themselves and the world they will impact. Jo Watkins King

Houston, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Fred

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Sons: Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Milam Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Reed Parker Step-son: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. King Step-daughter: Mrs. Sarah Farmer 12 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I transferred to NTSU in Denton and graduated with a degree in art education and a teacher’s certificate. I married and taught school in Dallas for four years. My first son was born in 1969. We moved to Houston in 1973, and my second son was born in 1974. My sons were my delight.

My career path has been: I returned to work in 1989 and decided to make a career change. I earned my paralegal certificate and enjoyed working in the field of law until I married Fred in 2007. I retired to help care for my parents.

Things I like to do now are: Travel, attend family gatherings, sing in my church choir, make jewelry, listen to music, make art, and take photographs.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Dean Mitten’s class meeting outside under the trees on the lawn one lovely day. She also invited us to her house for pizza for one class. This could happen in a small college like SU. Being at supper one weekend evening in the cafeteria when some of the spelunking group wearily tromped in very hungry and very muddy.

Why I love Southwestern: The friendships I made there have blessed my life.

Jo Watkins King

From left to right: Jo Watkins, Nancy Heath, and Margaret Houser dressed for Kid Party, given by DZ pledges in 1961

1961, Tina Boettcher, unkown, Jo Watkins, Charla Stone, and Margaret Houser Jo Watkins King

1961, Jo Watkins dressed for Roaring 20’s party.

1963, May 22, Birthday cake from home! Carolyn House, Jo Watkins, Georgette Katool

Jo Watkins King

1963, February Snow! Carolyn House, Jo Watkins, and Karen Guinn with snowman. Becky Korb

Giddings, Texas

Spouse’s Name: John Korb

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Jason, Matt I also have three grandchildren

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I attended graduate school where I received a B.S. in Student Personal and Guidance. I married in 1966 and have been married for 49 years.

My career path has been: Moved to Giddings in 1969 where I taught high school English for two years. I began my family and worked as a special education teacher for one year while completing graduate courses for library certification at UT Austin. 1975-1979 served as high school librarian, first years everything was computerized. I continued growing the family with two more children while I was a stay-at-home mom. I returned to my high school librarian position in 1991 and continued as a librarian until I retired in 2004. Bookkeeper for husband’s business, play keyboards for church praise team, and have been a caregiver for 12 years, so far.

Things I like to do now are: I like to plan landscaping projects, garden, and plan projects for remodeling and decorating.

John W. “Nic” Nicholson

Austin, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Mary Elizabeth Richardson Nicholson

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: son-John, attorney in Dallas Daughter-Christy Hartman, businesswoman in Houston Grandchildren: two boys and two girls, ages 4, 6, 8, 11

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I received my diploma in the mail as I was in the August 1965, “summer school” graduating class. Along with my B.A. diploma was my college transcript which included my class rank. I was very pleased to learn I ranked 14th in my class. Unfortunately the class consisted of only 17 members. However, for 50 years I have been able to tell people that I finished 14th in my class!

My career path has been: After being far less than a serious student at SU, I attended the University of Texas in Austin night school taking enough accounting classes to qualify to take and pass the CPA exam. After several years in both public and corporate accounting, I associated with a petrol engineer and had a successful career in oil and gas.

Things I like to do now are: Travel, golf, fishing and following UT and SU sports.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: The 10:00 p.m. submarine races in San Gabriel park.

Why I love Southwestern: I was able to get a diploma from a good college in four years while having a wonderful time.

Key Stevens Richardson

Austin, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Henry (Hank) P. Richardson

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Sons: Robert and Brian Richardson Grandchildren: Kaitlyn Richardson, William and Andrew Richardson

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I married and then went to graduate school for my Masters of Social Work at UT Austin.

My career path has been: I did social work in Houston; Marietta, Ga.; and Nashville, Tenn. I retired April 2015 as program director for CASA of Travis County.

Things I like to do now are: Volunteer with CASA, travel, garden, entertain, spend time with family and friends

My favorite Southwestern memories are: The good friends I made while there

Why I love Southwestern: The quality education and personal time with faculty.

LaVerne Wentrcek Rydell

Wimberley, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Grover Mitchell (Deceased February 15, 2015)

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Sons: David Rydell, Tim Rydell (deceased), Terry Rydell Grandchildren: Elizabeth Rothrock, Scott Rydell, Kyle Rydell, Carl Rydell, Shelby Rydell, Tara Rydell Great-Grandchildren: Caleb Tim Rydell

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I continued caring for my three sons who were elementary school age. Then in the fall I started my teaching career. I taught first grade in Taylor. The following year my husband left the classroom and started flying for Eastern Airlines. We moved to Darien, Conn., where I taught third and fourth grade for the next 11 years.

My career path has been: I moved back to Texas in 1977. We lived in Georgetown, enjoyed life in the country and took advantage of our free airline travel. I moved to a ranch in Elgin. I was divorced in 1985 and went back to the classroom. I taught English and reading to fifth/sixth grades and seventh/eighth grades for four years in Coupland. I ended my teaching career teaching fifth grade in McDade. Because I enjoyed being in the classroom, I did not want to be a principal.

Things I like to do now are: My family is a priority when we have the chance to be together. My traveling is limited now because of a very bad back, but I’ve enjoyed my travels to all 50 states and 15 countries. I enjoy being with friends, attending Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma activities, church, and civic club. I still enjoy writing and doing an annual newsletter. I compiled some of my poetry and photography into a 90 page book entitled My Reflections on Life. It won the “Member in Print” award in Delta Kappa Gamma.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Since I lived in Taylor and commuted to SU, my situation was different. When my youngest son started kindergarten, I started at SU. I had the “distinction” of being the “only mature” student there (age 28-32)! I made many friends in the Education Department and enjoyed it very much. I was pleased to be inducted into Alpha Chi and being on the Dean’s List.

LaVerne Wentrcek Rydell

Why I love Southwestern: It is a very special place, highly regarded and rated, and the oldest university in Texas. I really enjoyed getting back “in touch” with the University and many fine people the last few years when I was the 1965 Class Agent for several years and until the job became a committee.

Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

Austin, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Reverend Kenneth Foster Sellers, Jr.

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Jon Todd Calvert, Bret Eric Calvert Step-Children: Trey Grubb, Chris Sellers, Cord Sellers Grandchildren: Cooper Lee Calvert, Dylan Grubb, Jordan Grubb, Jackson Sellers, Parker Sellers, Will Stuart

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I served as a US2 Methodist Home Missionary in Inner City Work and Gang Control in Philadelphia, Penn., for two years.

My career path has been: From 1965-1967 I was on the Methodist Board of Global Ministries in Philadelphia, Penn., where I was the director of Christian Education and Gang Control. I moved to Texas in 1967 and served at the Munger Place Methodist Church in Dallas for two years before moving briefly to Montana then Illinois, where I served as Director of Christian Education until 1971. From 1974 until 1981, I served in multiple churches around the Houston area as director of programs, Director of Christian Education, and Director of Children’s Ministries. From 1981 to 2013 when I retired, I served in differing churches as assistant pastor or senior pastor. These Methodist churches were located in Kerrville, Weimar, Del Rio, Laredo, Schertz and Luling. I am currently the Children’s Ministry Volunteer Coordinator at Bethany UMC in Austin.

Things I like to do now are: Travel, read for pleasure, garden, craft, spend time with family, volunteer

My favorite Southwestern memories are: The wonderful friends I met there. The caring, guiding professors who influenced my life in a positive way. The old Student Union Building. Playing at the “Booties”. Attending Chapel. The beautiful campus, L.K. Hall and Sneed House- being part of the first group to live in the L.K. Annex. The Alpha Delta Pi’s.

Why I love Southwestern: My college memories of Southwestern are so precious because so many people took time to mold and shape me, in many ways, for the future. I continue to recommend SU to young people who are seeking a college experience. It has been a blessing to run into former SU students in almost every church that I have served.

Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

The Annex Gang

My College Roommates and I. Left to right: Judith Ledbetter Sellers, Beverly Stewart Voron, Roberta Wister Medley, Mary Ann Clendenin White Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

My Family Ray Simecek

Yorktown, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Diane Timmerman Simecek

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Ashlie Cade ’91, Chad Simecek, Brad Simecek, Tyler Simecek ‘05 Granndchildren: Cade Simecek, Colin Simecek, Tripp Cade, Preston Cade

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I attended University of Texas Dental School in Houston, where I graduated in 1968.

My career path has been: I became the General Dentist for U.S. Air Force 1968 and was stationed in Japan in 1971. I started my Private Dentist practice in Seguin, where I practiced from 1971-2009. I became member of the Seguin Kiwanis Club and was the past president; I also became a member of the Seguin ISD School Board from 1982-1985 and 1987-1992. I became a member of ADA, TDA and past president of the District Dental Society.

Things I like to do now are: Travel, read, volunteer for CASA, talk politics and religion

My favorite Southwestern memories are: This is a tough one! The fellow students I met and the professors (most of them). The campus and the fine arts program.

Why I love Southwestern: Student diversity, quality of education, small campus, quality of students.

James (Jim) Robert Smith

Pasadena, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Cathy Culbertson Smith

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Courtney, Jennifer Grandchildren: Austin, Peyton, Addyson, Sydney

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I got a job teaching Texas history at Northside Junior High School in Corpus Christi. I went to Corpus because there were no history positions open in Pasadena. I’m glad because this is where I met Cathy.

My career path has been: I have had a very successful career in the education profession for 37 plus years. In July of this year I went back to the Transportation Department as a consultant to help a new director. This job will probably end in September. I taught American History at Pasadena High School from 1967-1972. I was Assistant Principal at Southmore Intermediate School in Pasadena from 1972- 1980 and was Principal at V.W. Miller Intermediate School in Pasadena from 1980-1995. The school was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an Exemplary School for 1988- 1989. I was the Director of Transportation for the Pasadena ISD from 1995-2002. In 2000 I was awarded the District’s Award of Excellence for my work. I served as a member of the Texas School Improvement Initiative which instituted peer assessment for schools throughout the State from 1987-1995. In 2008 I was named the Outstanding Alumnus of Pasadena ISD; this award is given each year to an alumnus of the district. My picture was placed on the South Houston High School Wall of Honor as an outstanding alumnus of the class of 1960.

Things I like to do now are: My family is my first priority in retirement. I love being “Papa” to my grandchildren. I maintain three church vans for my church. I am very involved with my church.

James (Jim) Robert Smith

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Meeting new friends, pledging Kappa Alpha Order, holding many offices in KA including president, going to the “Booties”, and small classes that really allowed you to interact with professors and fellow students.

Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern instilled in me the desire to accomplish many things in my life both personally and professionally. Kappa Alpha Order gave me valuable training in leadership. The culture of Southwestern taught me how to work with others and strive to do my very best in all of my professional endeavors.

In 2008 I received this bronze plaque for being the outstanding alumnus of Pasadena Independent School District.

James (Jim) Robert Smith

My Wife Cathy My Grandchildren: Austin, Peyton, Addyson, and Sydney

My older daughter Jennifer on my right and my younger daughter Courtney on my left.

Carolyn Kilgore Tarman

Greeley, Colorado

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Son: Chris Tarman Daughter: Kelly Tarman Carroll Granddaughter: Natalie Butler

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: We moved to Dallas with our three month old son for my husband to start graduate school at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. We lived in student housing; I worked at the Perkins bookstore, and we bought a small sailboat that we enjoyed sailing on White Rock Lake when we could find the time. We were a family of four when we left Perkins.

My career path has been: I worked in banking and in the automobile business for several years. My professional employment began after I returned to school to finish my degree 24 years after leaving Southwestern. I worked in Human Resources, Mental Health and retired from the Larimer County Workforce Center in Ft. Collins, Colo., in 2010.

Things I like to do now are: I love to travel and have been fortunate to be able to travel to China, Italy, and Greece. I have lived in seven states and love to travel to them as well as other places in the United States. I also enjoy camping/taking the RV out, watching football and baseball, attending music concerts, reading, and spending time on the patio.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Making new friends, being a Delta Zeta, my classes and professors, and the great education I believe I received while there. I also married at SU and my first child was born in Georgetown.

Why I love Southwestern: Southwestern offered me a well rounded education that I still benefit from today. I believe my SU experience encouraged me to be a lifelong learner, a better student when I returned to finish my degree years later, and a good employee. I love the atmosphere that surrounded me at SU and the stability and security I felt as we entered into the turbulent 1960s.

Carolyn Kilgore Tarman

Mary Ann Clendenin White

Dallas, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Ralph D. White (deceased)

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Children: Curtis and Michelle White; Beverly White, M.D.; Ted and Laura White Grandchildren: Jack, Sam, Hudson, Maisie

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I worked on an MA in English at East Texas State University (the name then; now Texas A&M at Commerce). I married in 1969.

My career path has been: I taught English at Ozona High School in 1967 and was an English instructor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville from 1967-1971. From 1977-2007 I helped my husband with our construction business (R.D. White Construction in Dallas).

Things I like to do now are: Spend time with family and friends. Travel: both coasts of U.S., Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France. Hike: mountains in Washington, Yellowstone, Rainforest in Costa Rica. Volunteer at my church and with a community assistance program (White Rock Center of Hope). Read.

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Developing lifelong friendships. “Breaking in” Mrs. Pearl Parsons, new house mother for Sneed House. Swimming at the “Booties”, hanging out in the SUB (Student Union Building), checking our mailboxes in the SUB, popcorn (forbidden in the old dorms), and late night conversation in the dorm.

Why I love Southwestern: We were encouraged to be lifelong learners by our professors. The school (professors, dorm parents, other staff) cared about us. We were taught to question “why?” instead of seeking pat answers. I loved the small classes where professors got to know us and encouraged us to think about issues from different perspectives. It was fun!

Mary Ann Clendenin White

Me with granddaughter Maisie

My daughter Beverly White with Beverly’s nephews Jack, Hudson, and Sam White

Mary Ann Clendenin White

My Son Curtis White with wife Michelle and sons Sam and Jack White

My son Ted White with wife Laura and children Hudson and Maisie White

John M. Winn

Austin, Texas

Spouse’s Name: Linda Wiemers Winn

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: C1- John M (Jay) Winn and spouse Gina Green Winn GC1- Kate Winn Toner and spouse Curtis Toner GGC1-Merek Toner GGC2-Evelyn Toner GC2-Sara Winn Bell and spouse Justin Bell GGC3-Emma Bell GGC4-Adeline Bell GC3-Kellis (Kel) Winn C2-Stephanie Winn Lusher and spouse Chris Lusher GC4-Ashleigh Lusher GC5-Tyler Lusher GC6-Emily Lusher C3-William (Clint) Winn and spouse Trisha Gardner Winn GC7-Derek Winn GC8-Davis Winn

When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were: I worked for Ernst & Ernst CPAs in San Antonio. From 1966-1969 I attended Law School at the University of Texas and then want to work for Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co CPAs in Austin from 1969-1971. Acquired a CPA practice in Uvalde from 1971-1984 before opening a CPA practice in Austin in 1984. A second office was acquired in Gatesville. I merged my practice and formed Sprouse & Winn, CPAs (tax partners) from 1993-2001. I have been semi-retired sense 2002, participating in a small consulting and tax practice from personal residence.

My career path has been: I passed the Texas State Bar in 1969 and served as an attorney in the U.S. Tax Court. I became a certified accountant in 1971 and served on the AICPA, Texas Society of CPAs Ethics Committee for three years. I have also worked as a Personal Financial Specialist and became a certified Financial Planner in 1990 through the College of Financial Planning. I became the Organizing Director/Treasurer at Uvalde Savings & Loan Assn. while also serving on the Chair of Audit Committee, Loan Committee, and Executive Committee.

Civic Service: Uvalde Lions Club -Treasurer, Vice President, Deputy District Governor, Zone Chairman, Organizing President, received Lion of the Year Award; Uvalde Chamber of Commerce - Vice President and President; Uvalde Little League - Coached; First United Methodist Church - Finance Committee, Chair of Administrative Board, Council on Ministries, Junior High Sunday School teacher, and Adult Men’s Sunday School teacher; Concho Valley Boy Scouts of America - Board Member; Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America - Board Member and Parade Chairman for Report to State Committee; Rotary Club of Austin - served on Finance Committee and as Treasurer and Paul Harris Fellow; Bethany United Methodist Church (Austin) - Finance Committee, Chair of Administrative Board, Futures Committee, Building Committee, Pastor’s Lead Team, Organizing Chair of Spirit Walk (short-term studies program), Adult Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference, Disciple long-term studies teacher, Nominations Committee, District Lay Guide for Candidates Inquiring into Ministry, Organizing team for Center for Youth Ministry Training; Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Church/Rio Texas Conference - New Church Development Committee, Board of Trustees, Board of Pensions, Vitalizing Congregations Vision Team.

Things I like to do: Be of service to my church, play golf, hunt, visit with family, travel

My favorite Southwestern memories are: Rushing and my time as a pledge. Getting married in January 1963. The birth of my first son. Fly fishing on San Gabriel River.

Why I love Southwestern: The outstanding reputation it enjoys and the rounded education it gave me. .

John M. Winn

1962 Southwestern Picture

John and Linda Winn’s 50th anniversary, January 2013

John M. Winn

Family Reunion 2014 on the Frio River