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This is how the building of a national championship team
begins: The football stadium is heavily in debt- by a quarter
of a million dollars. The administration and the players feared
the bank would repossess it.
These were the Texas Aggies, who couldn't afford to pave the
dirt under the stands in the north end zone.
They were coming off a .500 season, four wins, four losses and
a tie, and in the preseason polls for 1939 had been picked to
finish fifth - in the Southwest Conference.
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"I coached lootballlor thirtv. vears at Texas 1&1 and the '39
Team was alwavs the shining star in our past that we were
trving to loll ow. This book gives an insighllul and interesting
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lootball."
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Filmed on the A&M campus during
World War II, Walter Wanger's war
drama tells the story of Aggies doing
their part against Japan. Robert
Mitchum's first film. Stars Noah Beery,
Jr. and William Frawley. Includes rare
footage of A&M in the 1940s. Relive the
old army days at Texas A&M. · $22.95
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September 2006
Howdy!
For over 127 years The Association of Former Students has drawn Aggies together in service
and support of Texas A&M University. Our proud legacy as loyal former students is recognized
and admired throughout the world. Today, our worldwide Aggie Network consists of more
than 400,000 former students, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Texas A&M who
represent a powerful and prominent resource for our great university.
As testimony to that resource, more than 44,000 dedicated Aggies contriouted over $6.3 million
to The Association's Annual Fund in 2005. Your generous and faithful support enabled The
Association to provide over $4.2 million to Texas A&M and our students this year. Thanks to
your participation in the Annual Fund each year scholarships are awarded, academics are
enhanced and unforgettable experiences are created for thousands of deserving students.
With this issue of Texas Aggie magazine, we are proud to present The Association's 2005 Annual
Report, which details how your annual donation to The Association of Former Students impacts
Texas A&M University. Perhaps one of the students touched by your donation will aspire to
explore the realms of space, just like astronaut Mike Fossum '80, whom you will read about,
recently did aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Also in this issue, Texas A&M University President
Dr. Robert M. Gates chronicles significant strides made on the priorities he established for our
university upon his arrival four years ago. Dr. Gates considers the Aggie Network vital to the future
success of Texas A&M and remains a generous and steadfast supporter of The Association. Of
particular interest may be the article regarding the admissions process at Texas A&M in which
the Office of Admissions and Records provides useful tips to those preparing for college.
In this, my 25th year of service to The Association, I continue to be inspired by the remarkable
loyalty and commitment among Aggies, both to Texas A&M and to each other. The enduring
generosity of the Aggie Network is what sets us apart from other schools and further confirms
Texas A&M as a unique American institution.
On behalf of The Association of Former Students, thank you for your support and commitment
to Texas A&M and Texas Aggies.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF
FORMER STUDENTS
2005 ANNUAL REPORT:
YOUR IMPACT ON TEXAS A&M
Aggie generosity dates back to
the earliest days of The
Association of Former Students,
perpetuating traditions and
promoting our proud Aggie
Spirit. In our 2005 Annual
Report, we present a few of the
many Texas A&M University .
programs aJ!d services that you
support with your annual dona-
tion to The Association of
Former Students.
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MY FOURTH YEAR AT TEXAS
A&M: BREAKING NEW GROUND
.University President Dr. Robert
M. Gates shares his thoughts
after four years on the job. He
revisits the priorities he estab-
lished upon his arrival in
2002-elevating the faculty,
creating greater diversity,
developing more space and
enhancing both graduate and
undergraduate education-and
tells us where Texas A&M
stands among other universi-
ties and national rankings.
ADMISSIONS 101
The driving motivation for
becoming a student at Texas
A&M-to become part of the
Aggie family-is the same as it
has always been throughout the
university's history. Learn how
the admission procedures at
Texas A&M University are
designed and optimized to give
every applicant the best possible
opportunity to make their
application process successful.
SPACE CADET
As astronaut Mike Fossum '80
prepared for his long-awaited
journey into space, safety con-
cerns and flight delays threat-
ened to erase the high hopes of
his mission. In the end though,
the former Corps member took
part in a milestone adventure
that gave a much-needed boost
to NASA and inspiration to his
fellow Aggies.
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ON THE COVER
On July 4, Aggie Mike Fossum '80
and the rest of the space shuttle
Discovery crew embarked on a
major mission-to reinvigorate
the shuttle program and make
other explorations possible.
Photo by NASA.
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Keep up with upcoming events, Reunions, 2006 football and more.
AGGIE NETWORK RESOURCE GUIDE
The one-stop shop for all The Association has to offer, from
services to networking.
AGGIE NETWORK NEWS
Former student news from the front, tributes to two fallen Aggies,
a former student is knighted and The Association introduces a new
director of marketing and communications.
AGGIE CONNECTIONS
The Classes of '57 and '58 enjoy their Mini Reunions, the Denton
County A&M Club puts on their annual golf invitational and news
from the first-ever All-Aggie Reunion in San Antonio.
A&M NOTEBOOK
Take a first look at the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building,
read about the return of the "Wrecking Crew" and find out more
about the Doha/College Station Leadership Exchange Program.
THE ARCHIVES
An Early Solution to Overcrowding: Leggett and Milner Halls, 1911
GOOD BULL
A dad reflects on his days at Texas A&M and the five daughters he sent to
school there; read about a fishing trip for a cause and an Aggie comedian.
TRAVELING AGGlES
The Traveling Aggies visit the Italian Lake District, cruise through
Holland and Belgium, cross the transatlantic on the Queen Mary II
and hit all the hot spots in Europe. Plus, take a sneak peek at the
upcoming 2007 travel schedule.
YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK
Your annual gift to The Association helped support Aggie Relay for
Life, TAMU Orchestra, Fish Camp and more.
CENTURY CLUB
Former students and friends of Texas A&M give back through
annual gifts to The Association of Former Students.
ENDOWED DIAMOND CENTURY CLUB
Forever supporting the Spirit of AggieIand.
A TRADITION OF GIVING
Former students fulfill dreams and support Texas A&M through
The Association of Former Students.
CLASS AGENTS
Find your Class Agents and stay in touch with Texas A&M and
Texas Aggies.
SILVER TAPS
Join us as we remember Aggies who have gone on before us but
will never be forgotten.
PARTING SHOT
"The Pulse of Aggieland;' the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.
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REUNIONS
FALL
OCTOBE~.19-22_
Class of' 44 -
Mini Reunion-San Antonio
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25 Year Reunion-College Station
NOVEMBER_3-4
Class of '46
Mini Reunion-College Station
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Class of '62
Mini Reunion-San Antonio
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NOVEMBER 10-12
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40 Year Reunion-College Station
Class of '63
Mini Reunion-San Antonio
SEPTEMa,ER 16
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NOVEMBER 1 0
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Class of '53
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S~PTEMBER 2~-24
Class of '96 -
10 Year Reunion-College Station
Class of '84
Mini Reunion-College Station
SEPTEMBER 28-0CTOBER J
Class of '76 -
30 Year Reunion-College Station
SPRING 2007
SEPTEMBER_3D
Class of'48.
Mini Reunion-College Station
JANUARY 13-22
Class of '56
Mini Reunion Cruise
OCTOBER 13-15
Class of '71
35 Year Reunion-College Station
MARCH 8-10
Class of '52
55th Anniversary Reunion and
Sui Ross Induction
Class of '86
20 Year Reunion-College Station
Sul Ross Group
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co-sponsored by the 12th Man Foundation.
SEPTEMBER 15
,. Westin Riverwalk"
. Midnight Yell Practice
Sunset Station
. 1174 E. Commerce St.
.' San Antonio, Texas
SEPTEMBER 16
'; Texas A&M vs. Army
* Corps of Cadets March-In
OCTOBER 6
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:( Plaza-Kansas City"
A Midnight Yell Practice
~'Jc. Nichols Memorial Fountain
.50 W. 47th St.
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" Coach's at the Bricktown Ballpark
:20 S. Mickey Mantle Dr.
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OCTOBER 21
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
OCTOBER 27
Midnight Yell Practice
Brazos Place Shopping Center
4300 W Waco Drive
Waco, Texas
OCTOBER 28
Texas A&M vs. Baylor
NOVEMBER 23
Midnight Yell Practice
Texas State Capitol Building,
front steps
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas
NOVEMBER 24
Texas A&M vs. t.ll.
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Former Student News From the Front
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(;apt. Kevin Parker '95 (left to right), (;apt. Onis 01ase '98, Cot John laCrosse '80, 2nd Lt. David
Shanks '04 and U. Cot Dimitri Henry'88 at Camp FaIlujah, Iraq.
Capt. Michael J. Healy, Jr. '93,.l!;
serving in Iraq as the Deputy:;
Protection Officer for the 10~s
Division (Air Assault), is sho~n
Fort CampbeLl', KentuckY, dtiJixn
Thanksgiving with country Iiiu
recording artist Aaron Tippin~ :
Aggies 1st Lt. William F. Diggons '01, 1st Lt. Shane H.
McAfee '03, 2nd Lt. Branigan L. Mulcahy '04, Capt.
Eleazar Vasquez '98 and Maj. Thomas F. Marble '87
are deployed with the 11 th Marine Expeditionary Unit
in Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Lutton '01 is currently serv-
ing in the U.S. Army at Forward Operating Base
Salerno, Afghanistan, and has been in the Army
Reserves since 2000. He is currently assigned to
the 10th Mountain Division, 3rd Brigade Public
Affairs Office and is working as a broadcast jour-
nalist to "tell the soldier's story." Saifullah
Haqmal (left) and Sultann Ahmad (right) are
Afghan cultural specialists and teachers at Khost
University.
Sgt. Steven Kling '.
Lt. Col. John A. S .
mustered in Jalalao
Afghanistan, about
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Peace Corps
Peace Corps volunteer Michelle Rene
Maness '95 has helped the ecotourism
business within the small community of
Paso Caballos, Mexico. After experiencing
and evaluating a six-kilometer walking
tour of Mayan ruins and its tour guides,
Maness and her co-workers created a train-
ing manual for the guides. They began the
daunting task of compiling and translating
all the important information needed for
the tour including the history, archeology
and ecology surrounding the site and the
area. The team was able to distribute the
training manuals earlier this year. Maness
was involved with this and various other
projects throughout her two-year term
with the Peace Corps.
Sir Moseley
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael
Moseley'71 was knighted in a recent cere-
mony at the British embassy in
Washington. The knighthood recognized
Moseley's contributions to U.S.-United
Kingdom relations while serving as com-
mander of the air war over Afghanistan
and Iraq. Previous honors for Moseley
include induction into Texas A&M's Corps
of Cadets Hall of Honor in 2005. Last year,
he also received the James V. Hartinger
Award for achivements in advancing the.
military space mission. In 2003, he was
given the H.H. Arnold Award for his
national security efforts.
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To the End of the Earth
The National Science Foundation funds
United States Antarctic Program, a progr
that operates three year-round scientific
tions in Antarctica. Dominique A. Cow
a graduate of Texas A&M Galveston, rece
returned from 11 weeks at the McMurdo
Station, the largest station on the contine
Cowart was involved with a team focuse
marine biology research, studying how s
urchins and sea stars were affected by the
zero environment. Upon her return from
end of the earth, Cowart wrote an article
AWlS (the Association for Women in Sci
magazine entitled "From the Field: Wor .
Below the Antarctic Circle."
Dr. Wayne Baker '01 has recent-
ly joined HKS Architects as an
associate.
Paul Brinkley '89, deputy under-
secretary for the department of
defense, has been selected as one
of the Federal 100 employees for
2006 and received the prestigious
Eagle award. The Eagle awards are
the highest accolades among
FCW's Federal 100 awards. They
are given to two Federal 100 win-
ners-one from government and
one from industry-who made
extraordinary contributions with-
in the information technology
community.
Cheryl Camin '95, an attorney at
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, was
named among "The Best Lawyers
Under 40 in Dallas:' according to
D Magazine's May 2006 issue.
Vel Hawes '58
was recently
honored by the
Dallas Chapter
of the American
Institute of
~chitects with
the Lifetime
Achievement
Award. Hawes has been a practic-
ing architect in Dallas, Texas,
sinc~eturning from ser.vice as an
officer in the infantry since 1963.
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Meet The Association)s New Marketing Dir.
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Alabama, has become the new
I chair of ASTM Committee F38 on
I unmanned aircraft systems.The
I committee focuses on airworthi-
; ness, flight operations and opera-
I tor qualifications.
I Edward Johnson '98 was unani-
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agency's com-
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director of the
Texas Building
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Please join us in welcoming
The Association of Former
Students' new Director of
Marketing and Communi-
cations, Larry Cooper '77.
Larry comes to us from
Phoenix, Arizona, where he
served for the last five years as
zone marketing manager for
: State Farm Insurance in a six-
state zone comprised of
Arizona, Colorado, New
Mexico, Nevada, Utah and
Wyoming. Larry was responsi-
ble for developing and execut-
ing all strategic marketing
activities, including advertis-
ing, sports sponsorships, event
marketing and direct mail
campaigns.
Prior to his position at State
Farm, Larry had an outstand-
ing record of success in mar-
keting leadership positions for
some of the nation's strongest
brands in the food industry,
including Tyson Foods, Jimmy
Dean Foods and Foster Farms.
Larry received his BBA in
marketing from Texas A&M
University in 1977, as well as
an MBA from the University of
Phoenix. He also earned
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and Chartered Financial
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the American College during
his tenure at State Farm.
"Larry is a dedicated Texas
Aggie, and we are excited to
have recruited him to our
team:' said Association
Halff Associates,
an engineering
firm, has
announced the
promotion of
f Mark Janicki '82
from director of
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acquisition. ,
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I Vinson & Elkins LLP is pleased
to announce that Bill Jones '81,
I the former general counsel to
I Texas Governor Rick Perry, has
Michael I. Howell '79, operations I joined the firm as a partner in
manager for Northrop Grumman I the Austin office.
Integrated Systems in Huntsville, I
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been elected to the board of
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Loan Bank of Dallas.
Executive Director Port
Gamer '79. "He has grea
sion for the future of Te
A&M and The Associati
Former Students."
A volunteer for the 0'
States Golf Association,
has worked as a Rules o~
official at seven U.S. Op
championships. A Ion .
member of The Associ~t1
Century Club, he and .
wife, Pat, have two sons!
21, and Ryan, 19, who ar
dents at the University 0
Arizona in Tucson.
"The Association of..
Students is one of the Vj
most beloved brands, ti:
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world:' Cooper said. "n.
tremendously excited to
part of The Association'
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develop additional deptH
impact to the Aggie Ne
in the future," ,
Sea World
Aggies working at Sea World visited with the All-Aggie
Reunion participants after their show to share some of their
experiences and how their time at A&M helped prepare them
for their unique careers. Pictured from left to right are Paige
Newman '86, assistant curator; Cristina Williams '06, avicul-
turist trainer; Chance Sanford '03, education manager;
Gabrielle Barrick '01, associate animal trainer and Jack
Harvey '03, education supervisor.
Jason Dees '98, an animal trainer and part of the Believe show at Shamu Theater,
eXplained the intricacies of working with the stars of the show.
Neumann '99, Allison (Qualls) Neumann '02, Jasper Camacho '99, Debbie
man) Kozar '01 and Travis Kozar '98 recently toured Tanzania as part of an
. ized trip to celebrate their upcoming graduation from Harvard Business
pol. The Aggies visited Zanzibar, the Serengeti and three other National Parks in
st Africa.
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Class of '57 Mini Reunion
April 28-30, 2006
Members of the Class of '57 gather
College Station for a Mini Reunion
discussed plans for their 50th Reu
next year. The Class held a dinner
Friday evening with guest speaker
Moore '79, vice president of comm
tions and chief marketing officer,
breakfast Saturday morning with
speaker Billy Gillispie, men's head
ball coach. After breakfast, the Cia
enjoyed a tour of the Athletic Mu
The Zone and the Bonfire Memon
, Saturday afternoon, the group wat
Aggies take on t.u. at Olsen Field,
by a Class buffet. As with any Aggi
Reunion, there was endless good 1l
fish-year, hitchhiking, war stories
families (all which have become b
with age). The Class is looking fo,
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Felice Girouard and Keith Nelson '82
Fort Worth/Tarrant Coon
Coach's Night
The annual Coach's Tour with Co
kicked off with fantastic events in.
Antonio and Fort Worth. These gr
events get everyone fired up for A
football, but most importantly, th
crucial scholarship money. The Fo
Worth/Tarrant County A&M Clu
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Girouard '6
recently endowed a scholarship fo
Club. The Girouard's are pictured
Caitlin Tosh, their first scholarshi
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Nelson '82.
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[he Class of '58 sailed out of the Port of
~alveston on a seven-day cruise aboard
" e Grand Princess for their latest Mini
eunion. They had a great time on their
rip, which included ports of call in
, ozumel, Belize and Playa del Carmen
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Rockwall County A&M Club Holds
Annual Golf)'ournament ..
The RockwaIl County A&M Club held their
annual golf tournament to raise scholar-
ship dollars for local A&M students.
Everyone had a great time at the two-round
tournament that concluded with a silent
auction and awards banquet.
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Participants at the AIl-Aggie Reuni.on told The As~ociation staff that they had a great
time and cannot wait to come bad<: next year. San Antonio was chosen for this annual
celebri.1tion))ecause it is a, "dest~nati5";~ city" where,~ggies can make great memories
'with their-families. The Association/organized aotivities for families and friends to
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everyone enjoyed barbecue,. frosty beverages amI. a dance.iJlfn,)'Sy.h1.FP '97 performed .'
his "boot'scootfn'" music,' reminiscent of nights in Aggie[~~dM!\ggie,s working ;at Se~o ; ,
World invited participants tb,th,e n,ew .Shamu show, :?elie~e.:t&ey the.n~isit;d MtQ)h~-;/:
group after tpe show to spea;k to aDout their jobs at Sea World workin{\ with theeartl- w.
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Chicken music;' a buffet and the sounds of shufflingoominoes. M0ms and qa(js took full' .~ "
advantage of the on-site babysitting at each event t9 'catch ~p with't::Iassmat~'in~ !6~~fui
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Texas A&M in Midst of Largest-Ever Construction Project
On May 26, Texas A&M University President Dr. Robert M. Gates, along with other officials, broke ground on the school's future $95 mil-
lion Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building. Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2008, the 220,000 square-foot facility is the largest
construction project in the university's 130-year history. The building, located north of Simpson Drill Field at the corner of Old Main and
Houston Street, will be equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, further pushing Texas A&M to the forefront in both
research and teaching. "A tremendous amount of time and planning have gone into this facility," said Dr. Richard Ewing, vice president of
research. "Just five years ago, none of us believed we would one day be breaking ground on such an impressive building." This facility is just
one of many current construction projects for Texas A&M that total more than $300 million, making it one of the most ambitious new facili-
ties programs being pursued by any school in the nation.
Texas A&M's first-year defensive coordina-
tor, Gary Darnell, might be new to Aggieland,
but he's by no means a stranger to big-time
college football.
Darnell, 57, was most recently the head
coach at Western Michigan University, a job he
held for seven years while being named Mid-
American Conference Coach of the Year in 2000.
All together, Darnell has 35 total years of
coaching experience, including stints as
defensive coordinator at Texas, Notre Dame
and Florida. He has coached in 10 bowl
games, including four BCS bowls.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to
work at Texas A&M;' said Darnell, after being
hired last December. "One thing I do know...
Aggie fans love great defenses:'
Darnell will be looking to revitalize a
Texas A&M04efense that ranked 108th out of
117 Division I-A schools last season and fea-
tured a pass defense that was rated the worst
in the nation. But Darnell's impressive track
record, combined with talented returning and
incoming players, suggest that Aggie fans
could see a: resurgence of the "Wrecking
Crew" this fall.
Doha, College Station Students Enjoy Exchange Program
This spring, Texas A&M University at
Qatar's Department of Student Affairs and
Qatar Support Office, along with the Texas
A&M College of Engineering and Division
of Student Affairs, once again coordinated
the Doha/College Station Leadership
Exchange Program. The goal was for the stu-
dents of TAMU and TAMUQ to have a
chance to exchange cultures and interact
with each other.
Twelve College Station students traveled to
Doha, Qatar, for a week of activities hosted
by the Qatar campus' students and staff.
Students enjoyed tours of Education City and
Doha, visits to art museums, a traditional
Dhow (boat) ride in the gulf and many more
activities. Most of all, they enjoyed spending
time with TAMUQ students.
"I really enjoyed the trip and will forever
be grateful;' said one TAMU student. "It was
truly life-changing. .. things like this trip are
what will change the negative views cultures
can have of one another."
The leadership exchange continued when
11 TAMUQ students were able to visit the
main campus in College Station. These stu-
dents attended an Aggie baseball game, went
to dinners hosted by students and staff mem-
bers, participated in an academic shadowing
day and tried on Aggie Rings at The
Association, among other things.
"Being in College Station made me adopt
the Spirit of Aggieland and fully understand
what it really means to be an Aggie;' said
Karim Farhat '09. "I saw the Aggie Spirit in
the enthusiastic students. .. and the sense of
honor and appreciation that everybody has
for this institution."
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The Archives Our Aggie Heritage
by David L. Chapman '67, Texas A&M University archivist
Solution
crowding:
Legett and Milner Halls, 1911
" The total number of tents is 36,
and two cadets are quartered in
each tent. This is the only insti-
tution in the civilized world where a num-
ber of its students are forced to live in tents
during the entire school year. Our remote
ancestors lived in caves and subsisted on the
spontaneous products of the earth, and
were not at all aesthetic in their
tastes concerning dress, but all
proprieties of modern civiliza-
tion demand that our educa- t
tional institutions, at least,
shall not encourage such prim-
itive methods of living ... but
aside from other considera-
tions, dwelling in tents is not
wise from an economical
standpoint. These tents cost
about $60 apiece and are
expensive to keep in good
repair. In order to relieve this
condition and provide ample room for stu-
dents, we recommend an appropriation of
$80,000 for dormitories, to be used during
the next two years."
With these choice words, Judge Kirvin
Kade Ltgett, president of the board of
directors, began his report of November 30,
1908, on the conditions of the A&M
College to Texas Gov. Thomas M. Campbell
(1907-1911). While the students endured
with typical Aggie fortitude and determina-
tion, living in tents stretched the "old spir-
it" almost to the limit. His pleas found an
audience and by 1911 appropriations were
in place and construction began on two
new dormitories. This was in stark contrast
to the usual glacial speed of state support
provided to the school during its early
years. By 1910 "Tent Row" covered almost
10 acres and held 243 tents. In later years
garner the appropriations-Icegett and
A&M President Robert T. Milner. The
structures were the first of a radical new
design that divided the dormitory into a
ramp system. There were no connecting
stairways between the floors. In the days
before air-conditioning, a hollow central
core helped to provide natural ventilation.
This concept survived until the.
construction of the "new area" in
the late 1930s. The original exte-
rior design of the buildings was
rather plain except for some cast
stone balconies that deteriorated
to such an extent that they had to
be removed in the 1930s. This
has been softened over the years
by the growth of the large trees
around the buildings. In many
ways the design, brick work, belt
courses and balconies of the
dorms are similar to Nagle Hall.
This was a plan by Giesecke to establish a
distinctive campus architecture.
For nearly 100 years these two old dorms
have served the school well, providing
affordable housing and, later, much needed
office space. After extensive renovations,
Texas A&M converted Milner Hall to facul-
ty office space in 1976 and Legett Hall to a
women's dormitory in 1979. Dr. Giesecke's
designs still echo the charm of the old cam-
pus, and the state certainly received its
money's worth. .
the tents were replaced with 20 foot by 20
foot wooden shacks and became known as
"Hollywood." Undoubtedly, the amount of
newspaper coverage around the state on the
tents and conditions at A&M may have pro-
vided added incentive. In any case, A&M
received enough funding to build two new
dorms at $75,000 apiece.
College architect F. E. Giesecke, Class of
1886, designed the two structures which
were virtually identical. They were named
for the two men who worked hardest to
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TexasAggie@AggieNetworkcom or mailing your story to Texas Aggie Magazine, Attn: Good Bull; 505 George Bush Drive,
College Station, Texas 77840.
This past May, D. Wayne Porter '68
watched his youngest daughter
graduate from Texas A&M-some-
thing that must have sparked a
familiar feeling of deja vu for him.
Porter can now proudly claim having five
daughters who have earned degrees from the
university. In fact, he's had at least one girl in
school at Texas A&M for the last 14 years.
Tara '96, Valerie '97, Donna '99, Amber '02
and Magan '06 grew up 600 miles from
College Station in their dad's hometown of
Dalhart, a small city in the northwest corner
of the Texas Panhandle. And although they
were raised a long way from College Station,
they were hooked on A&M at an early age
thanks to their father's fond recollections of
Aggieland.
Porter loved to tell his children about Texas
A&M, particularly his experiences as a yell
leader. His favorite story-which was also a
favorite of his girls-focused on the now leg-
endary 1967 football season.
As a strong proponent of both Aggie foot-
ball and the Twelfth Man tradition, Porter
loved the idea of the yell leaders being
ambassadors between the team and the stu-
dent body. He decided to run for the posi-
tion during his junior year and was elected
that spring.
He deeply wanted to re-establish the tradi-
tion of yell leaders working out with the foot-
ball team-a notion that had been pursued
the previous year as well. Porter approached
Coach Gene Stallings '57 about the idea and
was met with reluctance.
"Wayne, you don't even weigh 99 pounds
wringing wet;' asserted Stallings. "I can't let
you work out with the team, but I'll let you
help the trainers:'
But Porter would not give up so easily. He
went home that summer and started working
out and lifting weights. He arrived back in
College Station in early August, determined to
try again.
Above: Porter with his daughters (clockwise from bottom leftl. Magan, Upon witnessing the extent of his resolve,
Amber, Donna, Valerie and Tara. Stallings bargained that if Porter could run a
Below: Coach Gene Stallings and Porter, with cotton on his pot, at the mile in less than six minutes that he would
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with the team.
Porter successfully completed the task, and
Stallings, true to his word, allowed him to
experience three weeks as part of the Texas
Aggie football team during their preseason
workouts and scrimmages.
That was just the start of what would be a
truly memorable season, not just for Porter,
but for all Aggies.
Texas A&M got off to a rocky start that fall,
losing their first four games by a combined 19
points, It looked like the Aggies' season was as
good as over, but then something miraculous
happened.
In their next game, the Aggies traveled to
Lubbock and beat Texas Tech on a touch-
down as time expired. A jubilant Porter con-
fidently declared, "We're going to the Cotton
Bow!!"
On their way back to College Station, the
yell leaders filled five grocery bags with cotton
from a nearby field and stored it for what they
felt sure would be their gridiron destiny.
Sure enough, the Aggies reeled off five
straight victories on their way to a showdown
against Texas.
At that year's Aggie Bonfire, the yell leaders
retrieved the cotton they had gotten in West
Texas and used it to cover their hardhats. As
improbable as it seemed six weeks earlier, the
Aggies were now playing for a Cotton Bowl
berth.
A motivated A&M team came through to
beat the Longhorns and went on to triumph
over Bear Bryant's Alabama team in that sea-
son's Cotton Bowl. It was an emphatic end to
one of the greatest single-season turn-
arounds in the history of Texas A&M foot-
ball.
Stories like these did more than make
Wayne Porter's daughters want to come to
A&M. They instilled in them the values that
are inherent to the Spirit of Aggieland-val-
ues like hard work, commitment, persistence
and camaraderie.
As we learn of individual Aggie family lega-
cies such as that of the Porters', we are proud-
ly reminded of the legacy and heritage we all
share as an extended Aggie family.
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Fishing for Relief
Jeff Johnson '85 and his Aggie buddies after a fishing trip in Louisiana.
I'm sure Hurricane Katrina devastated
more than a few Aggies, along with our
neighbors to the east, last August. One
example was my buddy, Jeff Johnson '85,
and his wife, Gaby.
Jeff has a fishing guide business in Empire,
Louisiana, about an hour and 20 minutes
south of New Orleans. The eye of the storm
moved directly over his home and business.
When the phones started ringing and we
heard that Jeff lost everything, a few of his
close Aggie friends started moving. I don't
know who started the process, but the gang
put together a benefit for him after the
Baylor game. Long story short, "the gang"
raisedtover $27,000 for Jeff and Gaby.
On June 22, some 10 months after the
hurricane, eight of us got together to give
"Captain Jeff" some business. We drove
from College Station to New Orleans, pick-
ing up people along the way. What we saw
30 minutes south of New Orleans was unbe-
lievable.
Contractors were just then reinstalling
power lines. The parish still had no sewer, so
they installed an above-ground aerobic sep-
tic system. Cars that were under water lined
the road and unclaimed mangled boats lit-
tered the waterfront.
Still, none of that stopped Jeff from show-
ing us the best fishing this boy has ever seen.
Even an inexperienced fisherman like me
looked like a pro by having a knowledgeable
friend leading the way.
Jeff is still struggling with FEMA, insurance
companies and the local government in order
to stay in business. But if you're planning a
fishing trip, try Captain Jeff Johnson '85 at the
J Bar Lodge in Empire, Louisiana. You won't
be sorry!
Submitted by Larry Perez '82
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White-Collar
Comedy
Tim Washer '89, corporate comedian
The issues facing today's businesses
are about as funny as the tax audits
they all hope to avoid, which is to
say they're not seemingly very funny
at all. Yet one Aggie has made a career out of
making people laugh as they learn about
those very topics.
Tim Washer '89 is a self-described "corpo-
rate comedian;' blending his work experience
in the office with quick-witted humor to pro-
vide business-based presentations that are
both entertaining and thought-provoking for
the organizations he's served.
Washer, who earned his marketing degree
at Texas A&M and formerly worked at a mar-
ket research firm, now performs original pro-
grams like "The Seven Habits of Fairly
Mediocre Managers" to a list of clients that
includes IBM, Xerox, Accenture, Pepsi and
American Airlines.
Not only that, but Washer has an up-and-
coming career in both stand-up and sketch
comedy. The Aggie comedian has had appear-
ances on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with
Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central.
In addition, Washer has written for The
Late Show with David Letterman and per-
formed in New York comedy clubs like the
famed Caroline's on Broadway.
Out of the cubicle and into the spotlight,
this Aggie is quickly working his way up both
the corporate and comedic ladders of success.
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Aggie Relay would like to thank you so much for your kindness and generosity with
tents to use for the day of Aggie Relay! With your help, Aggie Relay was one of the m
events on campus and the most successful college relay in the state of Texas! Thanks 6
beat the hell outta cancer!
Aggie Relay for Life Committee
The Association of Former Students donated equipment to help Aggie Relay for Life host
relay to raise money for cancer awareness.
TAMU Orchestra
The Association has greatly contribu
continuing success of the TAMU Or
founded three years ago. With The
support, TAMU Orchestra has host
formed in at least two concerts per 'f'
Theater. We were also able to fund 0
Mystery Dinner Theater, a productio
ten, performed and directed by our
With The Association's contribution,
Orchestra has been able to broaden
ness among the college campus as w
Bryan/College Station community.
The Association of Former Students
to the TAMU Orchestra to help cover
facilities, advertising and music.
Fish Camp
We just want to thank you, The Association, for all that you have done for Fish Camp! The "save
the date" cards, posters and the brochures look so wonderful! We really appreciate your hard work
and time spent on Fish Camp 2006. Your contribution will allow us to reach more freshmen and
encourage them to experience the greatness of Texas A&M. It has been an honor working with
you, and Fish Camp looks forward to the years to come! Thanks again for everything!
Christina Clegg '06 and Kayla Glover '06
, Directors of Public Relations
Fish Camp 2006
Graphic designers from The Association of Former Students designed the materials for Fish
Camp '06.
Distinguished Achievement Award
I first learned of The Association of Former
Students when I was in graduate school at
the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in
1974. My new colleague and fellow graduate
student, Jack Thomas, told us so many sto-
ries about The Association and Texas A&M
University-some we felt were a little over
the top but all were told with great affection.
In 1998, I realized the true nature of his sto-
ries. That's when I joined the faculty here at
this university.
I am truly honored by your generosity. I am
most inspired by the work The Association
of Former Students carries out for our uni-
versity. I will cherish this honor throughout
my days. I wish to thank The Association. As
President Gates has stated, so must I, of the
three universities I attended as a student,
none of those come close to what you do to
promote excellence here at Texas A&M
University. I shall join you in continuing
your work in the future.
Respectfully,
Jon Rodiek
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The Association of Fonner Students recognizes out-
standing Texas A&M University faculty, adminis-
trators and staff members with a monetary award,
framed certificate and distindive watch.
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First of all, I'd like to thank you for your support of Freshman Aggies Spreading Traditions
(FAST). Your generous donations have made possible many of our projects and events that
have impacted the student body here on campus. I would also like to personally thank you for
something that wasn't campus-wide, but was an uplifting experience for me. Our past FAST
reunion was an amazing opportunity to meet and talk with many of the leaders of the student
body here at A&M. Sitting at a table at Wings 'N More party room, I had the opportunity to
eat lunch with not only the founder, but also several of the counselors from last year. Talking
with them about FAST in particular as well as other groups helped me to better understand
some of the inner workings of these organizations. There is quite a bit of work that goes on
behind the scenes in every organization and event that most people never see, but I am now bet-
ter able to appreciate the hard work and long hours that are needed on campus. Now I am also
ready to jump into the "thick of things" too. I know that this newfound understanding will help
me as I assume leadership positions in the coming semesters. I'd like to thank The Association
for your generous contributions that make this amazing organization and experience possible.
The Association of Former Students supported FAST, their retreats and reunions with office sup-
plies and printing costs for their informational packets.
Sincerely,
Kevin Turner '09
FAST Member
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A Lifetime of Giving
The Association of Former Students, through the generous support of former students and friends of Texas A&M,.
able to fund former student programs and services, student activities, scholarships and financial aid, faculty enricH
ment programs and many other critical projects for Texas A&M.
When you give to The Association, you are combining your gift with the power of nearly 45,000 donors worldwid
The Aggie Network.comes together each year, contributing millions of dollars to the Annual Fund. Those fun
ensure that the Aggie Spirit will be nurtured through programs like Fish Camp and New Student Conferences; pr
served through traditions such as Aggie Muster; and shared by Aggies everywhere through the 221 A&M Clubs'
every corner of the world. Indeed, Century Club members have a positive influence on every student who walks t
Texas A&M campus. Through the Century Club, the promise of educational excellence will be fulfilled, and the A .
Spirit will be passed on to the leaders of tomorrow.
The Association of Former Students
The Association of Former Students traces its origin to the Ex-Cadets Association formed in 1879 and later
the A&M Alumni Association and Alpha Phi Fraternity. In 1919, a coalition was formed and adopted the na
"The Association of Former Students." Since 1879 much has changed in organization and details, but the fundame
tal objectives of The Association remain the same.
. Strengthen The Association of Former Students
. Promote the interests and welfare of Texas A&M University
. Perpetuate ties of affection and esteem formed in university or college days
. Serve the Student Body
CENTURY ClUB LEVELS INCLUDE:
Bronze, $100
Silver, $250
Gold, $500
Diamond, $1,000
Double Diamond, $2,000
Platinum, $5,000
Double Platinum, $10,000
Endowed Diamond Century Club, $25,000
The Century Club
Chartered in 1965, the Century Club is the foundation for all giving to the University.
Endowed Diamond Century Club status is attained with a gift of $25,000. Endowed
may be given over a period of three years. '
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1942 431 177 41 % 150 29,317.88 1980 5680 1,114 20% 1,007 163,145.52
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1944 535 213 40% 187 48,968.11 1982 5644 968 17% 879 156,284.92
1J9Jr':::::5,92:::=2A9 42% 227 55J82~Oj__1983__6035_96L__16%__ __835_138,955.55.....J
1946 554 207 37% 171 41,077.94 1984 6421 1,007 16% 896 145,638.84
.J9-47 '::=5,2,5-2J.2__~% 199 ~87002~67_ _1985 _ _67.49_ .1,Of8 15% 922_152,491.96--,
1948 518 227 44% 195 50,764.63 1986 6546 998 15% 895 137,858.90
11949-81'4-340 42% 3JO___89;209~08_ _1987_6264_933 15%_ .841_121,034.80--:::
1950 998 420 42% 360 93,022.31 1988 6438 883 14% 796 111,286.56
IJ951--m 3"2~ 44% 287 77,390.69 - 1989_6498_914_ _ _14% 812_115,OI4.01.....J
1952 830 374 45% 338 77,200.67 1990 7169 970 14% 868 109,202.91
r 1953"-7.7.3:::=312 _-48'% 346_93'";"658.42- _i99T _ -7914__1,0911_J4%_1,000_128,327.77...J
1954 752 300 40% 278 63,353.41 1992 7774 1,048 13% 960 129,987.70
~1955 82.9:=::3:60 43% 325 72,{4Z.52 _1993 _806] - i,0116 13%_ _955_130,373.42...J
1956 710 288 41 % 276 59,757.38 1994 _ .J..091 987 121> 9.Q~_ 10ZA.52~9_4
. "1957_859_368 43% 334_84,450.64_ _1995_ 7895_925 12% 818_101, 112.79.:J
1958 976 388 40% 248 78,299.91 1996 7969 939 12% 821 98,024.36
li959_983_35Z 36% 326==-72)'66~31_ _1997_ _ 8163 _.910 _ _n11%__igi_91,42I8I::J
1960 957 358 37% 319 75,196.60 1998 7972 856 11% 721 84,135.54
11961_919_333 36% 298_68,752.98_=1999':'::8i21i___879 1I%__7J6_85,80f3i:J
1962 968 333 34% 305 77,854.32 2000 8379 828 10% 677 76,717.53
11963 9'9j_3~fl 3j~ 2.9.3 6.5;2P,O:S.1-=:_200i=-_8557_800__..9% 638_ :=-76)'o"r41=:J
1964 1153 349 30% 326 64,305.85 2002 9846 942 10% 781 82,567.39
11965:=1310:=::3'9) 3'0% 352_7.3,268.30_ _2063~ _9To.c.....1003___1I % 806_78,785.90.....J
1966 1314 357 27% 320 72,332.36 2004 8481 855 10% 797 56,411.75
[1967 _1234==3'[5_ _26%__288 68A7T57_r _2005__ -4747_462__10'jL_57L _25,1I4.67-.J
1968 1501 395 26% 350 75,712.27 *2006 111 9 8% 13 386.00
This report reflects gifts from individual Class members and not
total gifts received by The Association of Former Students
*Class member totals reflect only those individuals in
Association records as of December 31,2005.
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$7 million
$6 million
28%
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$5 million
$4 million
$3 million
$2 million
$1 million
42%
University Programs
1996-2005 Annual Fund Totals
19%
Administration and
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2005 Operating Revenue Sour
$10,469,034
$70 million
$60 million
$50 million
$40 million
$30 million
$20 million
$10 million
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Total Assets (1996-2005)
;~BRARY FUNDS... STUDENT LEADER STIPENDS... FACULTY RECRUITMENT... STUDE
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2005 Direct Support to Texas A&M University
I. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
- A'iJiiiiSsions a.Q.(RecOr'ds
University .outreach (combined with Admissions and Records)
j '::'Cen.tl!L.!ot'8c.a.deiiirc:.Eiihaocement
Career Services Center for Students
r _Fresfim.qo.C.Ol1.v.o~,a.fion
Public Policy Partnership Program
!,_[earni ng.Gom flIu..D.itle.s
Honors Scholarships
L ':':Honors.P.rogra.flI
Professional School Advising Program
& _ _Aggie.HIgh:SchooCP..1Lt'[eLSliiiiy'xogr.am
Junior College Merit Awards
~. ':-..Qp.p.oFtii'iiityAward'FUri'ils
Academic Excellence Awards Funds
~ "=,A,ggie.:[eacfer,Sch'Ola rs I\Tp'"FUiid
New Faculty .orientation
l.....J:acu!ty':StUclY:Je,illle Program
College Level Teaching Awards
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Center for Teaching Excellence
r -:8l:.a,9jl.!]1yJIiLEu{ure.Iiiter:nltioiianmers
International Aggie Network
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Graduate Fellows Program
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Graduate Student Recruiting Program - Travel Grants
r -Deans, Diregllis,..8ssIStan(p.rovost
Departmental Enrichment Funds
f :-DivisiOriAwarils
Science Educational .outreach
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II. ADMINISTRATION
~, :"1iivision Awards
III. FINANCE
J. ":Divlsiiiii)w;mts
President's Meritorious Service Awards
[ ":Years.o(Seryi:Ce'.plQgram
2005
LJEOOO:J
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$ 1,977,098
$ 11,518:J
$ 11,518
$ 8;000'=
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LTexa~ggiesand Tr1iVemma
Faculty/Student Funds
rCorp's Visitiif'"Ceiiter
R.oTC Departments
CAggie.Muster
Aggie Leader Stipends
==StudeiifAf{~i~ Dijiiitiiients
Student Assistance Fund
CSfuden([eaaer...o!itreacti
Quality of Student Life
CMSC:Council:AcfiVifi~
Student .organization Funding
CLegi.s"@Lve.,A,ffa i r.s~Gol)lm ittee
Division Staff Awards
r::R.oTCAWa"i"ds
Aggies Reaching .out
r -Siiig@iJ;.f<J8C.ojitre!!.ch.tiiA&M"ClUlis
MEDALS Scholar Luncheon
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Vice Presidents and Directors Funds
$=m;8!KJ
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$ 166,844
VIII. ASSOCIATION PROJECTS
r:::career ServicesJor FormelSiUdents_ __ _ -:C _60,000]
Public Relations 27,257
rScliii1afshi~MBNA 85,000:
Student Recognition Program 12,224
rScholarshii!s"':'"FounaatiOri"EXC1Hlence' Awards- 50,000 ,
Student Sponsorships 3,984
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TOTAL ANNUAL FUND PROJECTS $ 3,257,625
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I believe we are all duty-
bound to give back to
A&M so that our legacy
is maintained and
that the university
will continue to grow
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;TUDY ABROAD PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS... REUNIONS... CAREER SERVICES CEN
NETWORK" SPIRIT" SERVICE" LEADERSHIP
Statement of Financial Positition
December 31, 2005 and 2004
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Current assets:
!--Cash=- - _ =: =_ -_ $ 3.0),5.6Z_-.L_Zl2,832.=J
Funds held in agency accounts for academic projects 285,541 387,326
C-Acc.o.uut:S:rec~:ivable':-:.':--_ --_ : '-: - _- -88)8r - - lr5~(8)_-:"
Prepaid expenses 280,864 264,481
L'::=C"ontrib~.ti(;iiSJecgjva.lili;:-:":. -n _ -1,1~0,585 - JJ62)40.-:.
Investments 5,498,972 5,059,806
=--==--:ToraCcUr'rent.assets~ _ _ _ _- _ - $ 7,~95,9l1~ -"C1,702,566 - I
Contributions receivable 382,147 388,181
---:--liiVestiiients =:--=-_ - - - 51,969',896 - "47Jg9~,Q25 _ ~
Notes receivable 44,000
1 -:AavaQ.(e'Ito IexasA&.M"S.1Yd~nfFinaiicial~Aid Office': - -1,004,314 585;530 _-
Building, net 5,568,628 5,744,569
;:-:"EiiwituI~_ao((eQuipment,,"net - - - - 433~466 ~407,Q66 _
Art and collectibles 132,300 132,300
=Otherasseis:- -_- - - _ .: - - -- 3,630-.. 2,179.
Total assets $ 67,090,292 $ 62.501,416
'.Liabilities: -- - . _ ___
Current liabilities:
r _-: ]lfcounts payable
Accrued liabilities
_ -~ Deposits gn Aggie Ring orders
Provisions for continuing projects
~ _ _-:Def~red revenue
Total current liabilities
=D"ete:r.r:~d revenue :
Total liabilities
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~3~,857
170,796
111,836
906,914
1,720,000
$ 3,446,403
3;813,333
$ 7,259,736
I -Net assetS: _
Unrestricted:
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Total unrestricted net assets
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Permanently restricted
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5,647,128
15,920,6R
$ 31,045,829
13,925,788
14,858,939
$ 59,830,556_
$ 67,090.292
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Total liabilities and net assets
$ 313,388
236,240
84,526
783,543
1,720,000
$ 3,137,697
- 4,433,333 _
$ 7,571,030
$ 8,234,811
5,823:069
-"14,482,333 _
$ 28,540,213
12,701,950
13,688,223
$ 54,930,386 -
$ 62,501,416
These financial statements are drawn from The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University
audit recently conducted by the independent accounting firm of Ingram, Wallis & Co., P.C. The Association
will supply copies of the complete audit report upon request.
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C.on.t1iJiriJi.o!ls
Net investment income
Net"'Uii'fea"1 iiedaii"d"Teallzeilgai n
Texas Aggie advertising
ReiitaIJ.LPy~ty, commissions;-
fees and Aggie Ring sales
Other
Net.assets.r:e!e.a.s~,a.J~Jac.tlons:
Satisfaction of progra m restrictions
EXiiiUiti 0 D_ofJi m,e..Le,sfB.c,tlol!.s
$=5752'0.92__$ 610:7..4.7 $._1 ,1 td)J6_$=ZJ3'2,98
1,315,282 533,287 1,848,569
2;l71~044 I;076~413 3,247;4&
424,438 424,438
2,684,434
593,501
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Distributions to or for Texas A&M
University:
Scholarships
Colle ges,.cle pa rtm ents"a n o.otner
Other Association programs
$ 1,162,566
ftl4)"j7_
4,187 ,923
$
$
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General and administrative
~unilr:aiTh!g
$_8.m,5;236
2,033,038
_., 17J24:856
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$
Total expenditures
$ 11,233,130
$
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Changej n..net.assets
Net assets, beginning
$ 2;5.05;616--$_1,223,838_$_1.l7,0,7.T6_$ ~,9n'o:1Z
28,540,213 12,701,950 13,688,223 54,930,386
Net.assets,.eno ing
nT045:st9
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
Texas A&M University and The Association of Former 5t
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY"
One of the best ways we
as Aggies can demon-
strate our leadership
and keep the treasured tradi-
tions of Texas A&M alive is by
consistently giving back to the
University.
While students at Texas A&M,
we learned the importance of
being active and involved with
Texas A&M. It is important that
we keep this tradition alive after
graduation as well. As former
students we should remain
involved and active with the
Aggie Network.
That's why the Century Club
was formed in 1965 to recognize
and honor loyal Aggies who con-
tribute at least $100 each year to
the Annual Fund.
As a Century Club member,
you'll playa leading role in help-
ing The Association provide mil-
lions of dollars to Texas A&M in
the form of scholarships, student
activities, financial aid, Aggie tra-
ditions, and much, much more.
After all, it's up to us to ensure
that the tradition of excellence at
Texas A&M continues for years
to come.
Keep in mind that many com-
panies sponsor a matching gift
program, which can make it even
easier for you to attain or upgrade
your Century Club status. Check
with your employer or contact
The Association for details.
This is your opportunity to
ensure that Texas A&M is the best
it can be - not only this year but in
every year to come.
For more information on
how Century Club gifts
benefit Texas A&M or to
join the Century Club, visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/GiveBackJ
or call 979-845-7514.
We would like to give special
thanks to the following new
Century Club members and to
those who have increased their
level of support to The
Association of Former Students
this year.
Gifts posted between April 3,2006, and June 1,2006. *These individuals increased their level of Century Club support.
Platinum * Richard F. Wilson '69 * Jerome W. Sorenson, Jr. '35
$5.000-$9,99"9 * M. Ann Abbe '73 * Stephen M. Andrich, Jr. '47
* Evan W. Williams, Jr. '56 * James A. Mobley '74 * Gus E. Meisenheimer, Jr. '52
* Berthold L. Weller '53
* Kathleen S. Boyd '77
Double Diamond * Norma Schacherl '77 Philip R. Speer '57
* Jack D. Hughes '58
$2.000-$4.999 * Paul M. Davis '79
* Charles W. Rushing '63
Bennie K. Balke '53 * Virgil A. Hargis '79
* Jimmie D. Simpson '65
* John M. Harrison III '71 * Stephen L. LaMantia '81
* J. Mike Yantis '76 * Debra L. Brown '82 Rudy M. Wuensche '65
* Kathy R. Staff '78 Douglas V. Marshall, Jr. '67
* Linda LaMantia '82 * Eugene C. Supak '67
Annette R. Walker '88 * Bryan J. Kaminski '84
* Scott C. Shifflett '91 * James H. Lee, Jr. '68
* Thomas F. Williford '92 * Scott L. Hinsch '86 * Frank J. Orsak '69
* Jeffrey B. Noblin '93 * Jill Notdurft Waldrop '87 * Jack A. Woodward '70
* Charles G. Peterson IV '88 James W. Russell III '71
Diamond * Brian C. Waldrop '91 * Douglas L. Bird '75
$DJ~1.999 Amanda S. Lance '99 * Russell G. Ciscon '75
* Jason G. Barrett '01 Glenn E. Hansen '75
Jean Rodgers
* Gail Witt David R. Lance '05 John L. Friedli '76
* Frank W. Burger' 43 * Gary S. Garnett '76
Gold * Wallace J. Cox '77
* Jackson J. Williams '53
$500-$999 * James L. Hambrick '78
* . Milton P. Witt, Jr. '62
Lawrence C. Schilhab, Jr. '69 Benjamin K. Fujhara * Russell L. Blaschke '79
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$500-$999
* Anthony C. Wheeler '79
Barry N. Chaikin '80
Kurt E. Pizalate '80
Holly Provance Doggett '83
Pedro R. Arguindegui III '84
Larry W. Rogers '84
Ellen L. Keszler '85
Alan B. Mitchell '85
Sophia J. Williford '85
Andrew W. Coolidge '86
Gregory S. Coleman '87
Ronal K. Holsey, Jr. '87
Anthony C. Muscat '87
Laura L. Muscat '87
George E. Bryant IV '89
Cynthia A. Payne '89
Kelly D. Payne '89
Loretta A. Benesch '90
Laura M. Bryant '90
John A. Pumpelly '90
Brian S. Bishop '91
James O. Bratton, Jr. '91
Stephen R. Dumaine '92
Noe N. Elizondo '93
Claire T. Lewis '93
Cody L. Wilson '93
Irma H. Croteau '94
Eric P. Fenlon '94
Christopher P. Nelms '94
Karen Rudolph Wilson '94
Zulema S. Caldwell '96
Andrew S. Barnette '98
Laura R. Santos '98
Enrique A. Mendez '99
Christopher P. Smith '99
Kit C. Murray '01
Bethany D. Smith '02
Cathy L. Beckwith '03
Andrew E. Luten '05
James J. Paradis '05
Angelia R. Guinn '06
Kyle J. Shelton '06
Eric M. Scott '09
Silver
$250-$499
Bradley Nowlin Maryman
Audrey S. Stephens
Richard B. Eads '39
Jack R. Woolf' 45
Andrew M. Moncrief '51
Richard T. Brady '52
Jesus H. Hinojosa '58
John Kingston, Jr. '60
Albert A. Mullins '60
John M. Yarling, Jr. '61
William E. Boyd, Jr. '63
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Ronald F. Placke
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Steven F. Winsor
Laura S. Beall '79
Charles F. Cruser
Rodric E. Cumm'
Arthur J. J. Leute
Martin K. Lynn '7
Karen W. Hench'
Steven C. Hench
Sandra L. Muff '8
Kenneth G. Dave
Laura Gibson '82
Russell P. Laas '8
Lisa S. Cunov '83
Steven E. Hopper
Maria R. Pico-Mo
Ronny W. Wuens
Harvey F. Cunov I
Richard A. Jochen
Joseph E. Schimel
Lynne Ploeger Sw
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Jeffrey S. Bullingt
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Alan D. Welka '85
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Daniel F. Jenning
Anna Conine Ma
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John D. Eliades '8
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Darla K. Black '88
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Hitesh K. Patel '04 Stephen B. Hottman '78 Clifton D. Buckley '95
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Lilia A. Naranjo '05 Laurie M. Bianchi '85 Mary R. Rowe '96
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Dusty R. Tucker '05 Caroline B. Hebel '85 Gary D. Cotie '97
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Thomas W. Hecto~
Dawson R. Hobbs
Jorge O. Lopez '97
Jennifer M. McLer
Elizabeth M. Mite
Kevin F. Moore '9
Edward R. Schmu\
Sandra L. Drager'
Joel Gutierrez, Jr. '
Rhonda K. Harriso
Chad R. Henson'
Jamie L. Olson '98
Paul A. Stivers '98
Martin A. Villanu
Erica Avila '99
Armando Banda'
Brenna L. Buckley'
Tara L. Daley '99
Tracy Harvey Dou
Jason P. Ellis '99
Lauren M. Jenkins
Misty A. Jimenez'
Corrie C. Kerlin'
Tara L. Murley '99
Antonio A. Ortiz'
Jennifer M. Whitn
Jennifer L. Arp '00
Steven P. Egan '00
Anne M. Ickes '00
Jason T. Lee '00
Jonathan W. Lenn
Thomas C. Purdy'
Jeffrey D. Robinso
Sarah A. Blackmo
C. Ryan Carver '01
Mandy D. Geistwei
Lindsey Kaye Guin
Melisa R. Gutierre
Katheryn E. Henso
Christie C. Novosa
Roxy Renee Riggs'
Tansy M. Schindle
Angela L. Williams
Cheryl A. Blackma
Aaron B. Cadle '02
Amy K. Castenson,
Adam J. Coe '02
Benjamin A. Colli
Philip A. Dalrympl
Jason A. Emmitte '
Stephanie C. Hasle
Jonathan D. Herm
Christopher W. Ho
Brandi M. Krueger
Abel J. Markow '02
Nathan B. Nilsson'
Clayton M. Ratliff'
Matthew J. Rosene
Renee M. Rosener'
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Amber L. Barton '03
Christina K. Bui '03
Lisa M. Chapman '03
Jennifer J. Clary '03
Rachel L. Dixon '03
Dedra A. Ecklund '03
Sara J. Farris '03
Michael W. Gibson '03
Barbara Horton Hanna '03
Jason M. Hughes '03
Clint A. Jackson '03
Jared D. Klostermann '03
Melanie E. Kratky '03
Jennifer L. Kuentz '03
Kaylyn R. Mariner '03
Amanda Fritsche Mayes '03
Stephen G. Patterson '03
Misty S. Powell '03
Jessica L. Simone '03
Kelly H. Spiegel '03
Mark A. White '03
Joshua D. Wilson '03
Kimberly M. Wilson '03
Kristin M. Allie '04
Aaron D. Almanza '04
Daniel W. Andreano '04
Jack Bennett '04
Justin H. Booth '04
Andrea M. Brockman '04
Sara K. Burns '04
Chris Brian Butera '04
Christopher S. Byrd '04
Clay P. Cade '04
Jason B. Chatfield '04
Arnie E. Cole '04
John D. Cook '04
Heath K. Davis '04
Daniel R. De La Vina '04
Sarah N. Demmon '04
Melissa K. Earley '04
John P. Flusche '04
Robert J. Gacke III '04
Dietrich A. Gaitz '04
Susan B. Garcia '04
Darrell L. Gibson, Jr. '04
Jeremy T. Gorden '04
Christopher J. Hejl '04
Chad C. Henderson '04
Katy D. Henderson '04
Leigh A. Henke '04
Erica Ward Hill '04
Erin D. Holliday '04
Chad D. Holman '04
Karel N. Howard '04
Jason T. Hughes '04
Kristen R. Jordan '04
Aaron G. Kinsey '04
Stephen P. Kirksey, Jr. '04
Lucas J. Kramm '04
Kelly W. Kuhl '04
Artemis A. Maki '04
Angela M. Marin '04
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Benjamin J. Mokry '04
William C. Oren '04
Michelle L. Osborne '04
Laura M. Oslick '04
Deirdre D. Patterson '04
Joshua M. Reynolds '04
Scott R. Scherer '04
Tyler J. Scott '04
Travis L. Shaw '04
Stephanie Lyn Shoemake '04
James V. Stafford '04
Michael G. Stasney '04
Stacy A. Sula '04
Joshua B. Vandenbout '04
William E. Warden '04
Thaddius B. Watson '04
Benjamin D. Webster '04
Joshua B. Whetstone '04
Geneva C. Whitney '04
RandiM.Yanna '04
Jacob A. Young '04
Heather R. Zanek '04
Robert R. Abbott '05
Wayne A. Adamcik '05
Daniel B. Adams '05
Matthew J. Anderson '05
Emily Astin '05
Jarratt D. Austin '05
Matthew C. Bargsley '05
Amy K. Barker '05
Cynthia A. Beezley '05
Kevin P. Beville '05
Sabrina E. Birt '05
Amanda L. Bishop '05
James V. Bitner '05
Adam D. Boatright '05
John M. Boehm '05
Renee N. Bonin '05
Amanda K. Bourland '05
Racheal C. Branch '05
Ashley M. Brandenburg '05
Derek C. Brown '05
Brian M. Brozovic '05
Terrie J. Burchett '05
Janie E. Burchfield '05
Aimee M. Cagle '05
Mark A. Campbell '05
Kelley K. Carrier '05
Megan Lynn Chernosky '05
Adam J. Chisholm '05
Carlyle H. Christensen '05
Adam J. Cochran '05
James H. Cole '05
James V. Corso '05
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John W. Drews '05
Leah M. Duesterhoft '05
Ali R. Duffel '05
Brian C. Dunk '05
Jennifer L. Dunn '05
Kymberly F. Edds '05
Elysia D. Elliott '05
Courtney L. Ellison '05
David R. Elston '05
Andrew J. Fair '05
Julie R. Farahani '05
Brandi R. Farmer '05
Carly A. Feuerbacher 'OS
Ryan C. Fitzgerald '05
Stanley A. Flores 'OS
Jenny L. Fort 'OS
Terry L. Gage '05
Marylena Garcia Quijada 'OS
Mary Linn Gates '05
Micah T. Gertson '05
Christina A. Gilliam '05
Randi M. Gloff 'OS
Lora E. Gomez '05
Stefanie P. Gonzales 'OS
Thomas E. Green 'OS
Felicia R. Gregory '05
Courtney Mills Groschke '05
Blake D. Halbardier 'OS
Angela Marie Hansen 'OS
Nicholas C. Hansen '05
Jason M. Harp '05 '
Amanda M. Hedrick 'OS
Kelly R. Heiman '05
Genevieve Hembree '05
Lauren B. Henkel '05
Carolyn A. Hicks '05
Amanda Rose A. Hill 'OS
Scott G. Hill 'OS
Michael D. Horn, Jr. 'OS
Rachel E. Infanti 'OS
Robert E. Irby IV '05
Lucas J. Irvin '05
Jennifer A. James 'OS
Michelle Patricia G. Katz '05
Narie Kay 'OS
Andrew L. Keller 'OS
Bradley M. Kessler 'OS
David T. Keymer 'OS
Alecia D. Klostermann '05
Casey L. Krueger '05
Emily K. Kruppa '05
Amanda K. Kruse '05
Aaron D. Lack 'OS
Christopher G. Laine '05
Matthew A. Lamb '05
Sydni M. Lee 'OS
Lindsey R. Leissner 'OS
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Jonathan C. Maurer
Christopher A. May
Philip W. McAdam
Rachel Spector Mefi:
Hayley E. McCardle
Christopher P. MeCl
Jerry D. McDonald'
Jessica R. McDonal
Edward R. McDuff'
Christopher B. MeG
Jamie P. McKinney'
Kenneth R. Mechler
Caitlin M. Melia '05
Heather Dawn Mer,
Stacy K. Meyer '05
Christopher R. Mite
Brian S. Moe '05
Calan R. Morgan '0
Lauren M. Morris '().
Bailey E. Morrow '0
Christopher J. Mueli
Richard D:Nobles '0
Daniel B. Noworatz
Lea Noworatzky '05
William D. O'Donne
Kimberly A. Opitz '0
Crystal M. O'Rear '0.
Eduardo Ortiz '05
Nicole M. Pagano '0.
Courtney R. Parker'
Wendi K. Parkinson'
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Andrew T. Peeler '05
Carrie L. Pence '05
Laura E. Perez '05
Hannah Beth A. Pet
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Alaina-Rose Poethke
Christopher P. Polit
Stacey L. Pool '05
Brandon S. Pope '05
Tiffany 1. Powell '05
Hartford H. Prewett
Chad C. Przano '05
Sudhakar Ramasamy
Andrew A. Rice '05
Crystal L. Rightmer'
Meredith S. Rima '05
Harry 1. Roberts, Jr. '
Bryan G. Roberts '05
Marlene R. Roberts'
Scott M. Rodgers '05
Jacqueline C. Salinas
Jacob S. Salley '05
Linda K. Salzar '05
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Kevin M. Shockley '05
David S. Shoemaker '05
Bradley G. Shuffield '05
Emily K. Silverman '05
Jennifer R. Simmons '05
Kevin M. Simmons '05
Jonathan D. Simpson '05
Megan G. Simpson '05
Meghan F. Slaughter '05
Troy E. Sonnenberg '05
Deanne L. Stahl '05
Blair A. Stewart '05
Weston J. Stewart '05
Shannon L. Stolle '05
Ashley J. Stucki '05
Craig M. Theriot '05
Tina A. Tomol '05
Katherine M. Vann '05
Shanna L. Vann '05
Thomas A. Vick '05
Dustin S. Vogel '05
Cole R. Wagner '05
Jonathan D. Wai '05
Peter D. Warden '05
Charlotte A. Warner '05
Dustin R. Weems '05
Lacey Dee' D. West '05
Jerret A. Wilbourn '05
Stacy G. Wilson '05
Lesli M. Winkler '05
Jillian R. Wisdom '05
Lindsey D. Woodring '05
Courtney M. Wren '05
William A. Yates '05
Clarissa J. Adamczyk '06
Andrea J. Alaniz '06
Matthew J. Albrecht '06
Dustin R. Allred '06
Sarah H. Angerman '06
Lauren M. Ardoin '06
Brooke M. Atteberry '06
Michael Augias '06
Nathan C. Bachman '06
Matthew R. Bannon '06
Jeremy D. Barrow '06
Leasa K. Bassett '06
Joanna L. Berny '06
Laci N. Black '06
Tasha L. Blackburn '06
Brian A. Blackwell '06
Elizabeth A: Blomdahl '06
Hannah M. Boedeker '06
Sandra N. Bollich '06
Jason P. Bone '06
Jason S. Boullioun '06
Kiel S. Brasher '06
Jamie C. Brewer '06
Scott J. Brierley '06
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Antonio. Opening week sales were a DoubleDave's record.
Nathan '99 and Amy '02 Mican opened their DoubleDave's in Austin on July 14,
2006. Located in the Anderson Arbor Shopping Center on Research Boulevard; look
there for 'P~ ~..u..TM in Austin. This opening is a first step in the redevelopment of
the Austin market for DoubleDave's.
Chuck Thorp '88, CEO of DoubleDave's, is planning a new DoubleDave's on
Highway 290 and Derscho Drive in Southwest Austin. Thorp has been instrumental in
leading DoubleDave's to fifty restaurants strong across Texas.
Waco Dave Ezzell '92 opened DoubleDave's Waco in mid August. Waco Dave will
walk the streets of Waco once again. Fear him.
John Alexandrides '87, owner of two DoubleDave's in Euless and Keller, now owns
and operates DoubleDave's Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. He is currently negotiating a
lease for a fourth location at McArthur and 635.
At this time Ags are talking to DoubleDave's Systems regarding locations in
Boerne, San Marcos, WichIta Falls, Denver, Colorado, Lawton, Oklahoma, Midland,
Albuquerque, N~)Y Mexico, and Boise, Idaho.
DoubleDave's Systems primary focus for this year is redeveloping the Austin market
and stepping out of state. If you want to learn more about owning your (I)..... ...
own DoubleDave's, call David Davydd Miller and Chuck Thorp '88 at
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UPDATE!
A gift of real estate to Texas A&l\1 has many benefits. It creates
an enduring legacy for future generations of students, and can
also help reduce your taxes and provide life income for you
and your family.
Your gift could be a city or country home, farm, forestland,
undeveloped real estate, or even a commercial development. Ultimately,
your generous gift will support your favorite programs at Texas A&.M.
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For more, personalized information, contact:
Tim Walton '90, Director of Real Estate
979-845-8161 . 800-392-3310
t-walton@tamu.edu . http://giving.tamu.edu/plan
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Albert N. Brown '06
Savannah J. Brown '06
Amanda D. Brownfield '06
- Matthew J. Buckingham '06
Stephen L. Burch IV '06
Lisa R. Byrd '06
Valerie R. Cadena '06
Nicole C. Carroll '06
Amanda L. Carter '06
Stacey A. Carter '06
Jason C. Chapman '06
Maggie A. Choate '06
David J. Christie '06
Ian C. Coccozza '06
Joshua D. Cogburn '06
Carley D. Colton '06
Kristin L. Cothern '06
Crystal E. Coufal '06
Sarah E. Cundiff '06
Deanna J. Dahl '06
Christopher S. Danner '06
Matthew H. Daugherty '06
Susannah C. Davis '06
Lindsay R. Dawson '06
Shawn K. Deford '06
Heather E. Dooley '06
Matthew D. Doss '06
Ryan C. Dudark '06
Brandon W. Duke '06
Lauren Backor Duke '06
Reagan T. Dukes '06
Joseph R. Dulock '06
Allison L. Dunman '06
Jacob M. Dunn '06
Katherine E. Dunn '06
Christine V. Durbin '06
Danielle E. Ebeling '06
Andrew J. Eckenfels '06
Benjamin A. Eisterhold '06
Paige K. Elliott '06
Pedro J. Escamilla '06
William G. Eubanks '06
Joshua L. Evans '06
Rachel M. Evans'06
Kristin R. Farrack '06
Kasie M. Fey '06
Kristina L. Fickinger '06
Raquel S. Flores '06
Jacob T. Floyd '06
Carissa H. Franklin '06
Sarah A. Franklin '06
Suzanne J. Franklin '06
Steven C. Freeman, Jr. '06
Amanda S. Gallatin '06
Shannon E. Galvin '06
Lauren N. Ganderson '06
Amanda Grunden Garcia '06
Sarita A. Garcia '06
Shelly M. Garman '06
Courtney D. Garton '06
Kimberly M. Gastmyer '06
Daniel F. Gebhardt '06
Katherine M. Gill '06
Shay L. Gilmore '06
Christopher J. Glaser '06
Amber L. Goodspeed '06
Lori D. Graham '06
Jack w. Gregg III '06
Emily B. Grimes '06
Matthew D. Grisham '06
Nicholas A. Grizzle '06
Kelley A. Guarino '06
Katie M. Gunn '06
Lance C. Gunn '06
Amanda E. Hahn '06
Katherine M. Hale '06
Tamara G. Hale '06
Kari A. Harlow '06
Dinah J. Harriger '06
Leslie S. Harris '06
Dabney M. Hegen '06
Randall G. Heye III '06
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As I have done in this issue of Texas
Aggie each of the last three years, I
want to report to you on what hap-
pened over the past year and where
we are headed in this new academic year.
First, though. I want to do a little bragging
on your university. We are the seventh largest
university in the United States, and likely will
become sixth largest this coming fall. We have
the highest six-year graduation rate (that's
how the federal government tracks graduation
rates) among public universities in Texas (75.9
percent), the highest graduation rate in Texas
for African-American students (72.6 percent),
and the second-highest graduation rate for
Hispanic students (65.7 percent-lagging first
place by one-half a percentage point). Our
retention rate from freshman to sophomore
years last fall was over 90 percent. Finally, while
we remain ranked the 21st best public univer-
sity by u.s.. News and World Report, in the
magazine's category "Great Schools, Great
Prices" we are ranked 3rd among all public
universities-and one of the only three public
universities in the top 25.
In March 2006, in its list of America's 150
best value colleges and universities, The
Princeton Review ranked Texas A&M eighth
in the nation among public universities, the
only public university in Texas to make the
top 10. (The ranking is based on a combina-
tion of academics, tuition, financial aid and
student borrowing, al)d only one other public
c~ege between the East and West Coasts
ranked higher than Texas A&M-a small col-
lege in Missouri.) In the spring of 2006, the
business magazine, Kiplinger's, in its ranking
of the 100 best values in colleges and univer-
sities in America (based two-thirds on aca-
demic quality and one-third on affordability),
. ranked Texas A&M 25th, the highest in Texas
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and the entire Southwest.
But, a new ranking makes me especially
proud of Texas A&M because of what it says
about us and our culture and traditions. This
year, The Washington Monthly magazine
ranked Texas A&M No.5 in their yearly rank-
ing based on what colleges and universities do
for America. The ranking was based on the
percentage of students in ROTC, the percent-
age of graduates who join the Peace Corps,
the percentage of work-study grants used for
community service projects, total- research
spending, the number of doctorates in hard
sciences, research that contributes to econom-
ic growth and development and, as a measure
of social mobility, the percentage of students
on Pell grants (federal grants for students
from lower income families). Texas A&M was
the only university in Texas ranked in the top
IS and the highest ranked university in the
Southwest. By the way, Harvard was ranked
28th and Princeton 43rd.
In this connection, never did Aggies better
demonstrate their value to America-and
that the Aggie Spirit remains alive and well-
than in their response to Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. In the wake of Katrina, Texas A&M
accommodated some 450 evacuees from New
Orleans in Reed Arena, and enrolled and pro-
vided financial and other assistance to 350
students displaced by the hurricane. For Rita,
we accommodated over 1,000 evacuees and
hundreds of pets in Reed Arena, and estab-
lished a surge human hospital at the vet
school with 650 patients and caregivers. We
also prepared to enroll and house all 1,700
students from our Galveston campus, prepa-
rations we thankfully did not need to imple-
ment. No other school outside of Louisiana
did as much. And we are prepared to open our
hearts and arms again-and I do mean pre-
pared. You have read elsewhere about how
our students, faculty and staff performed, but
their efforts were nothing short of heroic.
Well, I've told you how others think we're
doing. What is actually happening on cam-
pus? When I arrived at A&M in August 2002.
I established four priorities for my time as
president-elevating the faculty, greateI
diversity, more space and enhancing both
graduate and undergraduate education. Here
is how we are doing in each area.
FACULTY
We set a goal of adding 447 faculty here over
a five-year period, perhaps the most ambitious
faculty expansion program anywhere-and
possibly ever in the history of our country.
This past year we funded an additional 101
faculty positions, bringing the total number
added so far under this initiative to 346. Thre
hundred thirty-one of these faculty position
should be filled by September 1,2006. They
include some of the most promising youn
teachers and researchers from all over th
world, as well as some of the most distin
guished scholars of international renown-
including our second Nobel Laureate now 0
campus. And, we hired them from some 0
the finest universities in the world, includin
Cal Tech, UCLA, Cornell, Princeton, the Israe
Institute of Technology, Tsinghua Universitjj
in Beijing, Georgia Tech, Harvard and othe
outstanding institutions. We expect to com
plete the faculty expansion plan on schedul
by September 1,2007.
DIVERSITY
As you may recall, I announced i
December 2003 that Texas A&M would mav
entirely to a merit-based admissions strateg;:
using neither race nor legacy in our admis
sions decisions. At the same time, we moved
aggressively to try to increase the number of
minority students who apply to Texas A&M
and to persuade those admitted on personal
merit actually to enroll. We have established
what we believe is the first statewide network
of regional Prospective Student Centers,
staffed with both admissions and financial aid
advisers, to recruit students for Texas A&M.
We have one each in Dallas, Corpus Christi,
San Antonio, the Brazos Valley and McAllen,
as well as two in Houston. We will be adding
an eighth in Laredo this fall.
The strategy is working. In the fall of 2005,
Texas A&M increased the enrollment of
Hispanic freshmen to 1,001, up more than 44
percent since fall 2003 and the highest number
of Hispanic freshmen in A&M history;
AfriCan-American freshmen to 256, up about
62 percent since fall 2003; and Asian-American
freshmen to 321, up 37 percent since fall 2003.
For fall 2006, 1,114 Hispanic freshmen have
confirmed they will attend, up 11 percent over
last fall; 281 African-American freshmen have
confi.w1ed, up 10 percent; and 419 Asian-
AmeriCan freshmen have confirmed, up 31
percent. If these students who have confirmed
their intention to attend Texas A&M enroll this
fall, compared to minority freshman enroll-
ment in Fall2003-the last cohort of students
to enroll prior to our new admissions strate-
gy-African-American freshman enrollment
will have increased in three years by some 78
percent, Hispanic freshman enrollment by
about 61 percent, and Asian-American fresh-
man enrollment by more than 79 percent.
We also have made great strides in diversity
among our graduate students. Thanks to a
number of new programs, as well as an
enhanced graduate recruitment effort funded
in part by The Association of Former Students,
since 2002, graduate African-American enroll-
ment is up 78 percent and Hispanic enroll-
ment is up 35 percent. We expect further
increases this fall.
Another admissions statistic makes us
proud. Over the last three years, between 25-
28 percent of our freshman class have been
first generation college students of all races. As
best as we can determine, only two other top-
tier research universities in America have a
higher percentage of first generation college
students than we do. Texas A&M remains
fundamentally a middle-class university, with
some 40 percent of the families of incoming
freshmen (fall 2005) having incomes of
$80,000 or less-and almost 16 percent below
$40,000. I believe all these numbers tell a pow-
erful story about our roots and our enduring
values, marking Texas A&M as a place where
students from families with modest or few
resources can create a world of new opportu-
nities for themselves and their families-as
they have been doing for 130 years.
We need to ensure that Texas A&M remains
the friendliest campus in America for every
Aggie, regardless of his or her religion, race,
nationality, family income or background, or
anything else. As we extend our reach-and
the Aggie family-around the world, we must
not allow the bonds that tie Aggies to one
another to loosen. We deeply appreciate the
role The Association of Former Students plays
in this regard.
SPACE
This year, work on major new academic
buildings finally got under way, and more are
being planned. In late May, we broke ground
on two new physics buildings, funded substan-
tially by a generous gift from George Mitchell
'40. Two days later, we broke ground for the
$95 million Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
Building, which will be located across Simpson
Drill Field from the MSC where Law and
Puryear residence halls were once located. In
June, we broke ground just beyond the vet
school for the Texas Institute of Genomic
Medicine, a new joint venture involving the
university, the A&M System, private industry
and the state of Texas through the Governor's
Enterprise Fund. We are nearly finished with a
$35 million general services (administration)
building to house staff moved away from the
core of the campus to make more room for
faculty and students. Further, we are proceed- >>
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ing with the planning and construction of two
emerging technologies buildings ($50 million
each) to be located on either side of and set
slightly back from the Williams building-
principally for the College of Engineering; a
$14 million veterinary medicine research
tower; an $8 million lab animal resource and
research building; an $8 million nuclear mag-
netic resonance imaging building; and a num-
ber of additional renovations and conversions.
We also have completed a master plan for
long-term renovation or replacement of all
on-campus housing, including moving
promptly on the aged University Apartment
Family Housing complex.
Finally, a personal project of mine is the
restoration of Military Walk from the
Rudder Complex to Sbisa Dining Hall. The
old oak trees are still in place to provide an
arbor, and I envision a wide walk with
benches and historical markers pointing out
the locations of historic A&M buildings long
since torn or burned down. As we build our
'fUture, we must remember our past. These
roots, beginning with Military Walk itself,
keep us anchored to the culture, traditions
and values that make us different from all
other universities.
We also have identified the resources to
proceed with the complete restoration of the
Y.M.CA. building, construction of a $40 mil-
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lion arts and humanities building, and about
two-thirds of the funds necessary to construct
a $70 million headquarters for the State
Agriculture Program, including the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences.
I cannot conclude this report on new space
without including athletics. Thanks to the
generosity of the 12th Man Foundation and
many individual donors, we will soon start
construction of a new indoor athletic facility,
including an indoor practice field for football;
a major expansion of Reed Arena to provide
new practice courts for both men's and
women's basketball, as well as new men's and
women's locker rooms; a new track; new
scoreboards in Kyle Field, at Olsen Field, and
in Reed Arena; and still more.
Four years ago, when I arrived at A&M, we
could not identify any resources for new,
modern academic facilities until perhaps
2009-2013. Thanks to the Texas Legislature,
the Board of Regents, the Texas A&M System,
significant private gifts and more than a little
"pushing" on our part, we will shortly be in
the middle of the most ambitious construc-
tion program in Texas A&M's history-per-
haps $500 million worth under way more or
less simultaneously. The sounds you will hear
when visiting campus for the next few years
will be the sounds of an amazing new future
being built in Aggieland.
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ENHANCING GRADUATE AND
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Perhaps the most significant impact on
improving the quality of education at A&M
in the short-and long-term is the expan-
sion of our faculty and the new facilities. The
growth in faculty already has permitted the
addition of 79 new courses since 2003 and
229 additional class sections. The student-fac-
ulty ratio has dropped from 22:1 in 2001 to
20: 1 in the fall of 2005, and we expect it to
drop again this fall.
Our major challenge with graduate pro-
grams in recent years has been our failure to
keep pace with other top universities in the
stipends and financial assistance required to
recruit top graduate students. In a cooperative
endeavor, the university administration and
the colleges combined efforts and resources
and, as a result, Texas A&M has made signifi-
cant progress in providing better financial
support for graduate students, thus making us
much more competitive in the future in
attracting top graduate students-an essential
ingredient in attracting high-quality faculty,
in our research endeavors and in improved
undergraduate education.
I reported to you last year that our Task
Force on Improving Undergraduate Education
had completed its work, coming up with some
86 recommendations touching on every aspect
of the undergraduate experience. The recom-
mendations were so sweeping that I appointed
two implementation working groups to devise
plans for moving ahead. The first, chaired by
Vice Chancellor and Dean of Agriculture and
Life Science Elsa Murano, has recommended:
. All entering freshmen at Texas A&M
should have the opportunity to enroll in
one small academic class during their first
semester;
. All entering freshmen should have the
opportunity to be part of a learning com-
munity to aid in their successful transition
to university academic expectations and to
enhance their connections with a diverse
group of individuals;
. High-quality, value-added educational
activities should be available for all stu-
dents, including an academic minor in
ter use of summer school and improve-
ments in the core curriculum.
The second implementation working
group was chaired by Dean of Mays Business
School Jerry Strawser '83 and focused on a
long-term problem at Texas A&M-the
"access to majors" problem: the difficulty too
many students have in getting admitted into a
major of their choice. We estimate that some
3,000-5,000 students with a 2.0-2.25 grade
point ratio (GPR) cannot get into a major
they want because a higher GPR is required
for access to many majors, difficulty with pre-
requisite courses and so on. Obviously, we
have no intention of diluting or reducing the
academic rigor or high standards of our exist-
ing programs. So, the challenge facing the
Strawser working group was how to help stu-
dents who just barely meet the minimum
GPR requirement for graduation (a 2.0 GPR
or better) find and graduate in a degree pro-
gram that they found stimulating and useful
in preparing for life after college.
The short-term recommendation was to
require every college to have at least one
degree program which a student could enter
and subsequently graduate with a 2.0 GPR.
This recommendation is being implemented
and such a program is now offered in eight of
the nine undergraduate colleges.
The longer-term recommendation was to
develop a "university studies" degree requir-
ing that a student take the core curriculum
and then, under the direction of an academic
adviser, develop a degree program involving
one area of concentration (a "super-minor")
and two minors. Thus, a studerit might have
as his/her "super-minor" engineering tech-
nology in the department of engineering
technology and industrial distribution, with
minors in business administration and com- >>
"We need to ensure that
Texas A&M remains the
friendliest campus in Amercia
for every Aggie, regardless
of his or her religion, race,
nationality, family income or
background, or anything else. "
leadership; partIcIpation in professional
internship/immersion experiences; inter-
national educational experiences; rigorous
academic opportunities in a strengthened
Honors Program and, eventually, creation
of an Honors College; and a better inte-
gration of the in- and out-of-classroom
experience;
. Make inquiry/research-based learning
standard in every major;
. Increase access and opportunities for
students on and off-campus through inno-
vative technology-mediated instruction
and distance learning technologies; and
. Ensure the quality of the academic expe-
rience through high-quality advising, bet-
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YOu Make A Life By What YOu Give.,
-- Will Rogers;
Last spring in the Memorial Student
Center, country music legend Larry
Gatlin spoke about the importance of
education and the arts in students' lives.
He concluded his remarks by quoting Will
Rogers, "You make a living by what you get, you
make a life by what you give."
Mr. Gatlin was on campus to star in the title role
of the Will Rogers Follies. The national tour of the
Broadway favorite closed the 33rd season' of
MSC OPAS last April. With his appearance in
Rudder Auditorium, Mr. Gatlin joined a long
line of high-caliber artists that have appeared on past OPAS seasons - a list that
includes Itzhak Perlman, the Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich Company, Emmanuel Ax
and Yo-Yo Ma.
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mark. But that's just the start. To ensure that world renowned artists appear on
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munications. It would be a true interdiscipli-
nary degree focused on areas of interest to the
student and could prepare the student either
for graduate or professional school or to enter
the working world. A student could enter the
program with a 2.0 and graduate with a 2.0.
Many believe, however, that such a flexible
and interdisciplinary degree program also has
the potential to attract many students with
much higher GPRs, especially those uncertain
what career path they wish to pursue.
Texas A&M has been struggling with the
"access to majors" issue for many years. The
Faculty Senate worked diligently on the
Strawser proposals through this past summer
and it is my hope, as of this writing, that we
will be able to present this proposed degree
program to the Board of Regents and the
coordinating board for approval this fall and
begin implementation in the fall of 2007. If
we are successful, it will be a tremendous trib-
ute to many faculty and deans who have
worked hard to solve this problem over the
past two years-and in years past.
Well, that's probably more than you want-
ed to know about where we stand on the four
key priorities. While I've inundated you with
detail, I hope you will see that Texas A&M is
moving fast (at least for a university) on mul-
tiple fronts. Let me mention just a few other
items you might find of interest.
us the third or fourth largest university in the
nation (on one campus). We are doing this
principally as a demonstration of good faith
to the state that we will do what we can to help
alleviate the capacity crunch facing higher
education in Texas-as long as it does not
compromise the quality of the education
here. We will also hire additional faculty in the
years to come - beyond the current faculty
reinvestment program - to ensure that mod-
est enrollment growth does not affect our
improving student-faculty ratio.
"I have always believed
that a strong and successful
Corps is central to the
uniqueness of Texas A&M
and to maintaining the
traditions and culture that
make us special."
THE ONE SPIRIT/ONE VISION CAMPAIGN
Thanks to all of you and the wonderful
leadership of the Texas A&M Foundation, we
reached our goal of $1 billion in the summer
of 2005, 18 months early. We will likely con-
clude the campaign in December at $1.2-
1.3 billion, an extraordinary testimony to the
loyalty and generosity of our former stu-
dents and friends of the university. The
scholarships and fellowships for students,
endowed chairs and professorships for facul-
ty, funds for the libraries and the University
Press, for facilities, the endowment of
departments and funding of student pro-
grams provided by your gifts will have a huge
impact on this great university for genera-
tions to come. Continuing such support is
essential to our progress..
ENROLLMENT
Beginning this fall, we are expanding the
undergraduate student body over a period of
five years by 2,500, a mix of first-time in col-
le~freshmen and transfer students (princi-
pally from community colleges). As a result,
in September, we will have the largest fresh-
man class in Texas A&M's history-about
7,500. We also will expand the graduate pro-
gram by 1,000 students. This ultimately
would result in a student body of about
48,500 which, in today's terms, would make
THE CORPS OF CADETS
I have always believed that a strong and
successful Corps is central to the uniqueness
of Texas A&M and to maintaining the tradi-
tions and culture that make us special. To
strengthen the recruitment effort, in 2003, I
created the Presidential Board of Visitors for
the Corps, about three dozen of A&M's most
successful graduates who were in the Corps.
The Board members have contributed several
hundred thousand dollars over the past three
years to assist in Corps recruitment and reten-
tion-along with much useful counsel for
improving the Corps program. The Aggie
Eagle program has taken off, targeting Eagle
Scout and Gold Scout Award recipients from
across the nation as possible recruits to the
Corps and bringing significant numbers of
them to campus for a weekend each semester.
And, last year, to encourage the cadets them-
selves to be better recruiters, I created the
President's Award for the unit that is most
successful in both recruitment and retention.
The $5,000 prize goes into the unit account-
and that will buy a lot of T-shirts and barbe-
cue. Most important, the commandant and I
both believe that to attract 21st century
American young people, the Corps must be
seen as an asset to academic success at A&M,
not a hindrance. Here the cadets are really
shining. The freshman class of cadets last
spring had a higher GPR in eight of our nine
colleges with undergraduate programs than
the overall university freshman class in those
colleges-including in engineering. We need
to get this word out, along with informing par-
ents that joining the Corps does not automat-
ically require subsequent military service
(though we sure do treasure the nearly 40 per-
cent of the junior and senior class cadets who
do choose to serve). Finally, we need to publi-
cize better that the Corps is one of the very
best organizations in the world for preparing
young men and women for leadership.>>
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We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lowry Mays' investment in business scH
Texas A&M University. Through the years, his generous gift has supported inno'l
education by:
. Supporting our most promising faculty members through the Mays fa
program.
. Enabling us to recruit the highest quality MBA students through the Mays
program.
. Permitting our most promising doctoral students to pursue extended resear
through the Mays postdoctoral Grant program.
. Providing IIseed" funding for curriculum enhancements and innovations.
Lowry Mays built Clear Channel Communications from a single radio station int
company that operates in 65 countries with more than 30,000 employees in iu~
Mays Business School is likewise building on its own momentum and successes i
teaching innovation-with the help of a generous investment from Mr. Mays.
FLAT-RATE TUITION
As many of you might know, in the fall of
2005, Texas A&M moved to flat-rate tuition: a
student pays for 15 hours of classes regardless
whether they are taking 12,20 or more hours.
Below 15 hours, you are paying for something
you aren't getting; above 15 hours costs no
additional tuition or mandatory fees. The eco-
nomics of taking at least 15 hours each semes-
ter are compelling for a student-not only
saving on tuition, but graduating one or two
semesters earlier and saving a real bundle.
Many students (or their parents) have paid
attention to the economics and so last fall
(2005) our students took nearly an additional
30,000 semester credit hours and the average
course load increased from 13.0 to 13.6 semes-
world what it is that makes Texas A&M
unique among great universities. Our faculty
continue to win extraordinary awards and
grants. Our campuses in Galveston and
Qatar are thriving-Galveston received a
new training ship (USNS Sirius) last year (its
first mission was to go to New Orleans to
help with hurricane relief) as well as funding
for a new science building, and we will dedi-
cate the extraordinary new engineering
building at Education City in Qatar in
March 2007. We all became basketball fans
last winter, as both our men's and women's
teams advanced to the NCAA playoffs. Many
of our coaches and teams in other sports sus-
tained outstanding records for another year
and competed at the highest level. And, 1 am
ter credit hours for full-time undergraduates.
Flat-rate tuition also is responsive to the legis-
lature's growing concern to move students
throug,tl our universities in closer to four years
rather than five or even six years to make room
for the growing number of new high school
graduates seeking access to college.
There are many other exciting things hap-
pening at A&M. By the time you read this, we
will be rolling out our new communications
campaign to explain to the nation and the
confident that we will see a turnaround in
2006-2007 for the teams that have struggled
in recent years. Our staff are revitalizing var-
ious service units, and at the same time find-
ing new ways to save millions of dollars-
savings passed directly to students in lower
tuition increases than at several other Texas
universities.
Like many of our seniors, I did not gradu-
ate from Texas A&M at the end of my fourth
year. In fact, I hope and plan to remain for
three more years. At 63, running 2.5 miles
with Corps units early in the morning is a lit-
tle harder (I now insist on leading not just to
set the pace, but to ensure someone's still
there if I need medical help), and on fresh-
man move-in day in August, I now find
myself asking what floor the student's room
is on-and making a beeline for the shop-
ping bags from "Bed, Bath and Beyond" and
avoiding the refrigerators, TVs and other
"required" appliances these days. Finding
myself with an evening at home alone with
Becky is a rare but a welcome respite.
Speaking of Becky, she is thrilled-and hon-
ored-beyond words that, thanks to a gener-
ous gift from Artie and Dorothy McFerrin,
the A&M Child Care Center will this fall
become the "Becky Gates Children's Center"
as a result of the McFerrins' desire to recog-
nize Becky's many activities in support of
students, former students and athletics.
A closing observation: When I was initially
approached in the spring of 2001 about
becoming a candidate for president of Texas
A&M, I declined. However, after the tragedy
of 9/11, I decided I should do one more pub-
lic service and could not think of anyplace I
would rather serve than Texas A&M. I agreed
to become a candidate and, ultimately, began
my role as president on August 1, 2002. I
came here out of a sense of. duty to serve
again. But, I have stayed here because I have
come to love this university very deeply. I
savor every day on campus. The student lead-
ers, the Corps, the student body as a whole
are-I firmly believe-the very finest young
men and women in the world. And, if only
because of them, I could never lead any other
university. The faculty are terrific, not only as
scholars and teachers, but as members of the
Aggie family, committed to making this uni-
versity even greater. The staff, at every level,
are talented, selfless and totally dedicated to
Texas A&M. Everything we have accom-
plished and have under way is the result of a
tremendous team effort by faculty, staff, stu-
dents and many of you. Above all, though, I
love the values, the culture, the traditions and
the commitment to excellence at Texas A&M
that, together, make it different from all other
great universities.
I entered public service 40 years ago this
past August. I now believe that whatever con-
tribution I make here at Texas A&M will be
more important and lasting than anything I
did in all the years I was in Washington, nc.
I expect another exciting year ahead
(hopefully without hurricanes), with more
new faculty arriving, new buildings rising out
of the ground, the restoration of Military
Walk and welcoming our largest freshman
class ever. If they are not committed Aggies
on arrival, they certainly will be by the time
they graduate. Like you, they will then be for~
mer students of a unique-and prospering-
American institution. .
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Fossum, though admitted to Texas A&M,
had nowhere to live. It was a quandary that
at the time threatened to end his days in
Aggieland before they ever had a chance to
start. In the end though, his dilemma proved
to be a blessing in disguise.
Trying desperately to find a solution to his
problem, Fossum stumbled onto something
interesting. Apparently, joining the Corps of
Cadets meant having a guaranteed place to
stay on campus. Once again, he was sold.
With hair down to his shoulders, Fossum
immediately strolled over to the Trigon,
found the first person he saw in uniform and
flatly stated, "I want to join the Corps:'
The cadet looked at him and laughed know-
ingly. He then peered around the corner and
yelled out, "Hey... we got another one!"
But Fossum would quickly prove to be any-
thing but just "another one:'
"Mike, along with several of his Classmates,
really got it as far as how to work together as a
team;' said Paul Pausky '78, an upperclassman
of Fossum's from within Squadron 3. "From
the beginning, it was glaringly obvious that he
was a natural leader:'
It turns out that Pausky's premonition was
dead-on.. By Fossum's senior year, the once
unsuspecting youth who simply wanted a
place to live was named commander of his
outfit. Even now, Fossum points to that expe-
rience as being a catalyst for his future career.
"I learned so much in the process of going
through my four years in the Corps;' says
Fossum. "I didn't really know what I was get-
ting myself into, but it changed my life:'
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Indeed it did. Prior to joining the Corps,
Fossum had no intention of going into the
military. During his time as a cadet, howev-
er, he was introduced to aspects of the armed
forces that were new, exciting and challeng-
ing to him.
And so, as his graduation drew nearer, he
decided to pursue an Air Force commission-
a decision that would not prevent him from
further education, it turned out.
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I wish I was part poet and
not mostly engineer, because,
really, the words escape me.
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Just a year after receiving his bachelor's
degree in mechanical engineering from Texas
A&M, Fossum completed a master's degree in
systems engineering at the Air Force Institute
of Technology in Ohio.
Shortly thereafter, he got his first taste of
NASA when the Air Force assigned him to
work at Johnson Space Center to help develop
shuttle flight operations. That encounter
inspired Fossum to revisit a boyhood dream
he never before gave serious thought to fulfill-
ing-becoming an astronaut. Suddenly, it
seemed like it might actually be a possibility.
Fossum's renewed focus took shape in hard
work and more schooling. He was selected to
attend Air Force Test Pilot S.
Air Force Base, California, W
ed in 1985.
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at the base, serving as an F-1
neer in the Mojave Desert. B
NASA came calling again. F
ing the opportunity, resigned
and moved with his family
work at Johnson Space Cent
systems engineer.
In this capacity, Fossum's
ity was to evaluate the Russi
craft as an emergency escap
International Space Station.
selected to participate in a maj
new space station-a project
quite familiar with in the year~
In 1996, Fossum acted as a
tant for space shuttles, suppo
management reviews. A ye
again a flight test engineer
something called the X-38, a
escape vehicle for the space s
It all culminated in 1998, W
selected by NASA for astrona
dream was coming true, and i,
ter of time before his date wi
arrive in the form of a missio
Then, in the fall of 2003, aft
tle simulations, survival trai
sis, situational tests and inte
Fossum was called upon ...
was waiting for him.
"This is something I've wa
I was a kid watching the ori .
sions;' Fossum said before the launch. "I've
been very lucky and now is my time."
MISSION CRITICAL
On February 1, 2003, as space shuttle
Columbia was re-entering the earth's atmos-
phere, structural malfunctions caused it to
suddenly disintegrate in the Texas sky. All
seven members of its crew were killed.
It was a day of unspeakable tragedy, both for
NASA and. the entire United States. It was an
especially-sad day for Mike Fossum, whose
work had brought him so close to those
involved in the accident.
"The members of the Columbia crew were
all friends of mine and that really hurts;' he
said. "With something like that, you attend
more memorial services than you wish you
ever had to think about."
Following the disaster, NASA was left
searching for answers as to what went wrong.
They found that a large piece of foam insula-
tion lining the external fuel tank broke off
during the launch, struck the shuttle's left
wing and left the ship's thermal protection sys-
tem too vulnerable to endure re-entry.
In the wake of the tragedy, NASA slated a
series of missions to be part of its "Return to
Flight" recovery effort. STS-121 would be the
second such mission, and its primary objec-
tives were to perform maintenance on the
International Space Station and to test shuttle
repair techniques.
The mission would feature two scheduled
spacewalks by a pair of qualified astronauts.
The first would be Piers Sellers, who had per-
formed similar spacewalks on a previous voy-
age. His partner would be mission specialist
Mike Fossum, a first-time astronaut whose
The Discovery crew (fro
Mike Fossum, Thomas
Lisa Nowak, Stephanie
performance in a series of specialized training
sessions earned him the job.
As the crew prepared for take-off, several fac-
tors presented cause for concern-the greatest of
which were safety issues regarding the external
fuel tank foam that continued to plague NASA.
Following Columbia, shuttles were sus-
pended from flight for a little over two years as
NASA scrutinized the shuttles' problems and
worked to solve them. The first flight after-
ward was STS-ll4--also aboard Discovery-
in the summer of 2005.
STS-121 was scheduled to fly six weeks after
they returned, but it didn't work out that way.
During that first shuttle launch, a one-pound
piece of foam again came off the external fuel
tank. Although the crew did return safely,
NASA's engineers were left confused and cau-
tious. Fossum's trip would be delayed by months
as NASA worked to secure the crew's safety.
"There's nothing that's really inherently
safe about sitting on top of four million
pounds of explosives;' quips Fossum. "But
there's risk associated with a lot of things that
are worth doing.
"You just balance things and manage that
risk to the best of your ability, and you also
trust the people, the professionals and the
friends that are in this with you."
And while the time spent maintaining the
shuttle was unquestionably important, it also
threatened to leave the crew a little rusty on
the procedures and technological intricacies
they spent so much time training on.
"With this, you can't just be trained on some-
thing last year and expect to remember all the
details;' says Fossum. "There's a lot to remem-
ber that needs to be fresh in yout mind."
In addition to that challenge, the ~elays only
added to the already growing excitement he
had about the mission. For Fossum, the space
station .was a particular source of intrigue.
Earlier in his career, he'd spe~tcountless hours
over several years designing it. Now he'd be
one of the few people who would actually see
it in space.. .
Still, what exCited him the most were his
spacewalks and the chance to witness the plan-
et rotating beneath him.
"I can't wait to see the earth; not through
thick panes of glass, but through the relatively
thin visor on the helmet ... to see the oceans
and continents rolling by with my own eyes;'
he said prior to the launch.
Overall, Fossum and the other astronauts
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NASA wasn't taking any unnecessary chances.
When all was said and done, the voyage of
STS-121 could have resembled a science
experiment gone awry. The actual result was
quite the opposite. It was more like a
Hollywood movie.
After days of heavy rain in Florida, space
shuttle Discovery blasted off over Kennedy
Space Center on a bright and sunny Fourth
of July-America's 230th birthday. It was
the first human spacecraft ever to launch on
an Independence Day holiday, and it was a
success.
The mission itself would prove to be equal-
ly impressive. Originally scheduled to last 12
days, NASA extended it to a 13th in order to
fit in a third spacewalk for Fossum and Sellers.
For Fossum, it was quickly apparent how
much the experience meant to him.
"I wish I was part poet and not mostly
engineer, because, really, the words escape
me;' he said in a television transmission.
But the astronauts had little time to revel in
the wonder of space travel. The crew faced
numerous objectives that were absolutely crit-
ica to the future of the shuttle program.
Included in the journey was a six-ton cargo
exchange with the space station. Along with
that, Discovery left behind a European Space
Agency astronaut who would stay to work at
the orbital outpost for another six months.
The space station itself was a major source
of concern for NASA. After Columbia's final
mission in 2003, it was left only halfway com-
plete. Finishing construction of it by 2010, as
anticipated, would be a daunting task, espe-
cially with the recent problems facing the
shuttles.
Discovery would open the door for NASA
to resume the station's assembly. While
docked there, the crew repaired a construc-
tion crane that had been immobilized the year
before. They restored its movement, thereby
allowing construction to continue with future
missions.
Of extreme importance were the crew's
efforts to implement repair techniques to the
heat shield, should subsequent shuttles ever
again experience in-flight damage.
On their spacewalks, Sellers and Fossum
tested various tools and methods for external
repairs. One such instrument was an exten-
sion to the shuttle's robotic arm that could be
used to make repairs to heat shielding under-
neath the shuttle. Prior to using this tech-
nique, the job could only be done while
docked at the space station.
When the crew returned to Cape
Can}veral, Florida, on July 17, they were cele-
brated and rightly so. Discovery accomplished
all of its assigned objectives in what turned
out to be a picture-perfect mission for NASA.
They had overcome the foam insulation haz-
ards, strengthened the safety of the shuttle
program and re-established construction
capabilities on the space station.
Houston was joyous, and Aggies every-
where were proud of their astronaut.
"Part of me is there at A&M on that campus
no matter where I am;' says Fossum. "Other
schools don't have that same kind of feeling."
Fossum still slips back to campus every once
in a while, and he still stays in touch with his
Squadron 3 buddies. They have a "dead ele-
phant reunion" every year, at which former
students from the last 40 years rent cabins in
New Braunfels, eat barbecue and relive their
old days in Aggieland.
Yet even more stirring than Fossum's sup-
port of A&M over the years is Aggies' support
of him during his mission.
Prior to lifting off this summer, a few of
Fossum's Aggie friends at NASA presented
him with a specially-made A&M mission
polo he could wear during the trip to remem-
ber his roots.
Ten days into the mission, Texas Gov. Rick
Perry '72 called to congratulate Fossum
through a communications link arranged by
mission control.
On July 12, scores of Aggies crowded the
Outpost Tavern, a bar not far from Johnson
Space Center, to hold a Yell Practice in
Fossum's honor.
"Everyone will remember this because of
what the Aggie family did;' said one spectator.
"Anytime an Aggie does something great like
this, we celebrate."
But Fossum, always modest, is humbled by
the celebration and quick to shine the spotlight
on others. He'd rather use the focus he gets from
this experience to share a heartfelt message of
purpose with the next generation of Aggies.
"Don't be afraid to dream outrageous
dreams;' he says. "Hang onto them and let that
dream be something that spurs you on and
work a little harder... it could take you on the
adventure of a lifetime." .
TO AGGIELAND ... AND BEYOND
Mike Fossum was not the first Aggie in space.
That honor belongs to William Pailes '81, who
earned his master's degree at Texas A&M and
was a payload specialist aboard Atlantis in 1985.
. Fossum is also not the only Aggie currently
working at NASA. There are actually hundreds
of Aggies serving there in various capacities.
Fossum is, however, a die-hard Aggie whose
love for his school is second to none. When
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that campus no matter where
I am. Other schools don't have
that same kind of feeling.
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asked, he still credits much of his success to the
experiences he had in Aggieland.
"Texas A&M gave me a really strong foun-
dation;' says Fossum. "The education was
important, but for me it was the culture of
A&M that made a difference.
"It was the culture of teamwork and cama-
raderie. It was the belief that there was some-
thing here that was more important than you."
He was frequently seen floating around
Discovery in Texas A&M apparel, proving that
even at 220 miles above the earth's surface he's
still an Aggie at heart.
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The Texas A&M Office of Admissions is absolutely committed to being transparent about
how our process works and to help all students optimize their chance of admission."
THE PERCEPTION OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Ask most former students and they have
varying recollections of their admissions
process. Depending on your Class year, a one-
page application might have done the trick,
while others remember the multi-page appli-
cation, the transcripts, the standardized test
results and the numerous reference letters
that nearly busted the seams of the mailing
envelope. Regardless of the process, everyone
remembers the days or months, checking the
mailbox hoping to see that letter from the
Texas A&M Office of Admissions. The next
part of the Texas A&M journey would begin or
end with that letter. For former students, it was
elation, for others heartbreak, but for all it was
an experience leading into the next phase of
life: the college years.
Today, the process may be quite different,
but the driving motivation for becoming a
student at Texas A&M-to become part of
the Aggie family-is the same as it has always
been throughout the university's history.
Texas A&M is 'a special place, where values
and potential merge. It is an intellectually-
charged environment in which achievement
knows no limits. Aggies are privy to an
exceptional education with a world class fac-
ulty and a unique undergraduate experience.
It is the Aggie Adventure. The choices made
at the beginning and throughout this process
will affect anyone who has a desire to attend
Texas A&M.
"The Texas A&M Office of Admissions is
absolutely committed to being transparent
about how our process works and to helping
every student optimize their chance of
admission," says Dr. Alice Reinarz, assistant
provost for enrollment in the Office of
Admissions and Records. "There are fre-
quent misperceptions about the competi-
tion for admission into a flagship university
such as A&M.
"The levels of competition have evolved
over recent years. Former students, as well as
university faculty and administration want
not only for A&M to continue to strive for
exce~nce, maintain academic rigor, attract
talented and well-rounded students, but to
also preserve our tradition of access," explains
Reinarz. "And, with former students especial-
ly, the sting of disappointment, and often sur-
prise, if their child, family member or friend
is not accepted into Texas A&M can elicit a
very understandable emotional reaction,"
states Reinarz.
"There are many factors involved and we
want former students as well as parents and
family members of any prospective student to
understand how our process works and our
desire to see every applicant utilize all our
services to give them the best chance possible
to succeed," says Reinarz.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
There are many factors to consider in a uni-
versity's admissions process. Given the com-
mitment to excellence for which Texas A&M
continually strives, the classification of an
"average" student can be a misnomer. Many
people assume an average student is on the
cusp of distinction, but an average applicant to
Texas A&M University represents a candidate
with a high level of intelligence, academic suc-
cess and personal achievement.
Another issue influencing admissions is the
capacity factor. The College Station campus is
simply filled to capacity every year with little
space to grow. The reality is that the universi-
ty simply cannot accommodate every bright,
eager student. In 1991, there were approxi-
mately 12,000 freshman applicants of which
roughly 10,000 were accepted. Compare that
to 2005 when there were nearly 21,000 fresh-
man applicants of which almost 12,000 were
accepted. The number of applicants has dou-
bled in the past 14 years alone, but the num-
ber of acceptances has risen only modestly,
and the university simply cannot accommo-
date them. Couple that limit of enrollment
capacity with an expanded applicant pool
encompassing the exceptional credentials of
our average applicant and that creates a high-
ly competitive group.
BEGINNING THE PROCESS
The strongest message that the Office of
Admissions conveys to any prospective stu-
dent is to start early. "Applicants and families
need to make the decision to apply to college
early;' Reinarz emphasizes. "Think about it,
allow plenty of time, be organized and don't
wait until the last minute. Applying to col-
lege, whether to Texas A&M or any other
institution, is not an eleventh-hour decision
and should not be taken lightly."
There are many things that a prospective col-
lege student as well as the family needs to con-
sider when beginning the college application
process. Some decisions are made as early>>
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Centers throughout the state. You can meet one-
on-one with both admissions counselors and
financial aid advisors to learn more about
admissions, academic programs, financial aid,
housing and student services at Texas A&M
University. Advisors answer questions, organize
events and help you with every step of the appli-
cation process. Call the Center nearest you to
set up an appointment to learn more about your
future at Texas A&M.
1 Prospective Student Center (PSC) . Texas A&M
University .109 John 1. Koldus Building. 1265 TAMU .
College Station, TX 77843-1265.979-458-0427
2 Corpus Christi Regional PSC . 5262 South Staples
Suite 115. Corpus Christi, TX 78411 .361-289-7905
, 3 Dallas/Fort Worth Regional PSC . 5787 South Hampton
Road, Suite 430. Dallas, TX 75232 .214-623-9039
4 Houston Regional PSC . 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200 .
Houston, TX 77008.713-454-1990
5 Houston Regional PSC - Power Center. 12401 South
Post Oak Road. Houston, TX 77045.713-551-8719
6 Rio Grande Valley Regional PSC .5237 North 23rd
Street. McAllen, TX 78504 . 956-683-8647
7 San Antonio Regional PSC' .419 South Main, Suite 201 .
San Antonio, TX 78204.210-212-7016
8 Laredo Regional PSC"
. This location will change.
** This PSC location will open in Fall 2006.
For updated information on the San Antonio and Laredo
locations, please call 979-458-0427.
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HELPFUL STATISTICS ABOUT FRESHMAN CLASS IN FALL 2005*
('Most recent certified data.)
:>. Number of first year students: 7,122
, Top 10 percent: 48%
First generation students: 26%
Gender: 50% men, 50% women
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Ethnicity: African American 3.6%, Asian 4.5%,
Hispanic 14.1 %, Native American 0.4%, Caucasian 76.1 %,
International 0.7%, Unknown/Other 0.69%
. Average SAT for admitted students: 1220
Average ACT for admitted students: 26
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as junior high and definitely at the beginning
of high school.
Some tips include:
>Choose a well-rounded set of courses
in general, including electives. Strive to
take more challenging, college prep,
advanced placement and honors classes.
>Take the SAT and/or ACT early and
repeat if necessary-send scores to
Texas A&M.
> Take math classes early with more rigor
as well as a number of math courses.
>Don't just focus on academic
achievement-other activities includ-
ing student government, sports and
community clubs are excellent choices.
Make sure to record your participation
and leadership in these organizations.
> Don't neglect the senior year.
Appearance of "blow off" behavior will
weaken the application.
> Have a financial plan in place. How will
the education be financed? Look into
several avenues including savings
accounts, trusts, scholarship funding
ltl'ld student loans. Diligent research can
lead to various financial opportunities.
>Choose and apply to several institutions.
APPLYING TO TEXAS A&M
As a state school, the actual application
process at Texas A&M is similar to processes
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The goal of the adm issions
process is to serve a diverse
population of students and,
specifically, to recruit,
matriculate, retain and
graduate students who
have the talent and capaci-
ty to assume roles of lead-
ership, responsibility and
servic.e to society."
at other schools such as the University of
Texas and Texas Tech. These days, more than
90 percent of applicants apply electronically.
All Texas state schools apply through The
Common Application for Freshman
Admission which can be found at
www.applytexas.com.
The application does not have to be com-
pleted in one sitting as the applicant can
save it along the way and come back to it,
submitting it electronically when he or she
is satisfied with its contents. It prompts
the applicant throughout the sections, but
it is useful to have essential information
gathered before beginning the process so
questions can be answered accordingly.
Paper applications will be discontinued
after the 2006-2007 application period.
Anyone needing assistance or those who do
not have access to a computer can contact
the Admissions Office at the college of their
choice for help. No one is denied applica-
tion access due to their lack of technologi-
cal resources.
The applicant can apply to multiple state
schools at the same time, however universi-
ties may have different requirements to
complete the applications as well as varying
fees. Texas A&M currently charges $60.
Another item specific to the Texas A&M
application, is an addendum question inquir-
ing about "academic association." This reports
particular academic interest by the applicant
in Texas A&M as evidenced by whether a
prospective student has ever met with an aca-
demic advisor at Texas A&M, has visited any>>
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING FRESHMAN
ADMISSION TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Things the Applicant Can Control
Course selection - take more demanding courses. Strive to take more
rigorous, college prep, advanced placement and honors classes.
Be well-rounded in your activities and make sure to record your
particpation and leadership in these organizations.
Give thought about how to begin and complete the application,
do not do last minute.
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of the Prospective Student Centers at the
main campus or the other seven locations
throughout Texas or if there has been a con-
nection with Texas A&M through programs
such as Aggieland Saturday, Corps of Cadets
presentations, enrichment camps, or inter-
views with faculty or staff in colleges or
departments.
These interactions are valuable to the
prospective student and their families as an
opportunity to work with the Office of
Admissions or the Regional Prospective
Student Centers and to get a better under-
standing of the processes they will need to
address when it comes time to actually apply
to Texas A&M. The centers also provide
essential information from financial aid
advisors and guide students and families.
through applying for financial assistance.
University President Dr. Robert M. Gates
announced in December 2003 that Texas
A&M would not consider race or ethnicity
in admissions decisions. Shortly there-
after, legacy was no longer considered in
admissions decisions. "Texas A&M is very
mindful of its former students and the
pride that Aggies have in their school," says
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At Texas A&M, we
use many factors
in admission
review decisions.
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Reinarz. "We have many second and third
generation students at Texas A&M but that
legacy status does not influence admission
decisions."
The essay portions of the application are
something that should be taken seriously.
Texas A&M requires two essay questions.
Deliberate thought and consideration
should be devoted to the essay portion as
these are important questio
assessed carefully in the revie.
THE REVIEW PROCESS
There are two ways to g
acceptance into Texas A&M:
> Top 10 percent gradua
nized Texas high sch
under state law (all cred
submitted before the de
>Automatic Academi
Achieve a combined S
SAT Critical Reading sc
1300 with a minimum s
600 in each of these co
achieve a composite A
least 30 with a test score 0
ACT Math and ACT En
must take the writing
the SAT and/or ACT in
test score to be considere
also be ranked in the t
their graduating class a
cessfully taken all mini
and recommended caurs
All other applications are considered using
a holistic full-file review that includes subjec-
tive analysis and distinguishing characteris-
tics. For subjective analysis, categories
include personal achievement, extracurricu-
lar involvement, talents, awards, honors,
work experience, summer activities, volun-
teerism and leadership. Distinguishing char-
acteristics include scholastic achievement in
the student's own educatianal environment
and cultural experiences.
The admissions
process has
been developed
to identify:
>Students with a high probability of
academic success and ultimately degree
completion;
>Students whose previous accomplish-
ments and experiences demanstrate a
propensity to lead in a manner that
benefits society and always reflects per-
sanal integrity; and
>Students who have demanstrated a
commitment to a broader understand-
ing, deeper respect and stronger coop-
eration among diverse cultures and
individuals or will help the educational
environment in developing these com-
mitments.
"At Texas A&M, we use many factars in
admission review decisions," says Reinarz.
Top 10 percent high schaol graduates and
Automatic Academic Admits receive a notice
of admission within 3-4 weeks after submit-
ting their application and all pertinent infor-
mation. Individual review applicants are can-
sidered by rolling reviews beginning in late
fall-students may be notified of admission
as early as January. Final review decisions are
announced in early April-some applicants
are offered Wait List status or participation in
ather programs. Applicants in the Texas
A&M review category need to be aware that
they...rpay receive quicker decisions from
other schools that utilize criteria that are less
restrictive than those at Texas A&M.
A VARIETY OF OPTIONS
It is important for applicants to note that the
Texas A&M University System provides a
variety of excellent educational opportunities.
Texas A&M at Galveston and other A&M
System components including locations in
Corpus Christi, Kingsville and Commerce, to
name a few, have wide and varied degree
plans, exceptional campuses and outstanding
student experiences. They also expand
options for students who wish to attend ar
complete their degree at the main campus in
College Station.
"If a prospective student is not admitted as
a freshman to the main campus, there are
multiple entry points they can utilize to
achieve a degree from Texas A&M," says
Reinarz. "These programs provide an alterna-
tive pathway." There are four distinct pro-
grams that students may utilize and progress
to full admission on the Texas A&M campus
in Callege Station if that is their ultimate gaal.
>Texas A&M University at Galveston-
For more information, go to
www.tamug.edu.
>Blinn TEAM Program-This is a co-
enrallment program with Blinn College
where students take courses at the
Blinn Bryan campus and Texas A&M
campus. For more information, go to
www.blinnteam.tamu.edu.
>Texas A&M System Companent
Campuses-For a complete listing of
agencies and universities in the Texas
A&M System Statewide Netwark, go to
www.tamusystem.tamu.edu.
>Transfer from community college.
As a flagship university, Texas A&M is a
popular choice for thousands of applicants.
The Office of Admissions strives continuous-
ly to make the application process as stream-
lined and straightforward as possible. "The
goal of admissions is to. recruit, matriculate,
retain and graduate academically talented
and well-rounded students to assume roles of
leadership, responsibility and service to soci-
ety;' states Reinarz. "The processes and proce-
dures in the Office of Admissians are consis-
tent with the guiding principles of Texas
A&M University."
The admission procedures at Texas A&M
University are designed to give every appli-
cant the best possible opportunity to. make
their application process successful. The
Office of Admissions encourages prospective
students to. take full advantage of the array
of counselors, campus tours, Prospective
Student Centers, the Appelt Aggieland
Visitor Center, Student Financial Aid and the
ather on-campus resources that are avail-
able. Admissions recruiters, counselors and
financial aid advisors are all eager to wel-
come both students and their families. ..
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
APPELT AGGIELAND VISITOR CENTER
Phone: 979-845-5851
http://com m unications.ta m u.edu/visitors
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
979-845-4744 or 888-451-3896
http://reslife.tamu.edu
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS
979-845-7826
http://recsports.tamu.edu
DISABILITY SERVICES
979-845-1637
http://disability.tamu.edu
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
979-845-0686
http://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
979-845-3236
http://financialaid.tamu.edu
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS OFFICE
979-845-0544
http://studyabroad.tamu.edu
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
979-845-1957
http://honors.tamu.edu
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INSPIRED BY BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS
Philanthropists Bill and Gina Flores expect nothing in return for their
generosity to Texas A&M University, but they are repaid tenfold ivhen
they see the results of their investment: Aggies who will change the world
~en William "Bill" H. Flores '76 and his wife, Gina, see
the "bright young minds" at Texas A&M, Bill wants to make
more money so they can give even more back to the school.
Today, Bill is president and chief executive officer of Phoenix
Ex~oration Co., a Houston-based oil and gas company.
For more than a quarter of a century, the Flores, of Sugar
Land, have been giving back to Texas A&M. Bill started
donating when he was still a student in the mid-1970s.
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Bill, who graduated with an accounting degree. "I just' felt I
had to give something back as soon as I could."
And he gives not only his money, but also his time: Bill is a
member of the Department of Finance Advisory Board, presi-
dent-elect of The Association of Former Students, and served
on the Vision 2020 Task Force. He is chair of The Association's
One Spirit One Vision campaign committee, as well.
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of their giving to accumulate a diverse '
portfolio of Aggie philanthropy. The fiist
major gift was personal-a President's
End,owed,Scholarship (PES) to honor
his late brother, Pat Flores, who was a
member of the Class of 1977.
Later, they donated to what they
call "student-centric" causes, such
as a second PES scholarship and an
endowed scholarship fund for the pro-
fessional program at Mays Business
School. This unique scholarship helps
fifth-year seniors in the five-year pro-
gram earn both bachelor's degrees
in accounting and master of science
degrees. Practical funding like this that
satisfies a specific need has become a
hallmark of the Flores' philanthropy.
Dedicated benefactors of the Corps
of Cadets, the Flores established a Sul
Ross Scholarship and have donated
more than $90,000 to establish
endowed funds that are used at the dis-
cretion of the commandant of the Corps
of Cadets. "The Corps has always been
dear to my heart," Bill said. ''All those
rough times I faced there showed me
that no matter the difficulty of your
current situation, you still have to put
on your pants and go do your job."
Later, their giving expanded with
a $1 million gift that created two
endowed faculty fellowships and an
endowed graduate fellowship in Mays
Business School. The latter was funded
with a match from the Herman F. Heep
and Minnie Belle Heep Texas A&M
University Foundation. With the same
gift, they set up an endowed fund to
support faculty research in finance
and gave to the Corps of Cadets, The
Association of Former Students and
12th Man Foundation.
The Flores also have contributed to
capital construction funds. In recogni-
tion for a gift made during the Pillars
of A&M campaign for the Texas A&M
Foundation headquarters building, the
foundation named a conference room
for the Flores family in the Jon L.
Hagler Center.
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.A&M than I've given back."
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" resonate with a donor and then struc-
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said. "You find an a~ea that interests
you, and they provide you the means
to help."
Gina says they give back to their
church and school out of habit. "You
give back to what got you to where
you are," she said, "you give as part
of a culture of giving, not expecting
anything in return."
But the Flores do get a return
when they meet the young Aggies
who are the beneficiaries of their
generosity and good will. "When you
see the quality of men and women
coming out of Texas A&M-the
servant leaders," Bill says, "it makes
me want to go make more money to
give to our church and school."
The Flores agree with Texas A&M
; 'President Gates' characterization of
the university as "a unique American
institution." And they want the school
to become even better. "The things
instilled in you at Texas A&M, they
wouldn't be the same anywhere else,"
Bill said.
The Flores offer this advice for
other Aggies who might consider
donating to Texas A&M University:
"When things go well for you, start
early and just give."
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Sui Ross Group
SuI Ross Reunion
March 8-10, 2007
College Station
Sui Ross Pres. Duke Hobbs '47
1301 Essex Green
College Station, Texas 77845-8339
dukehobbs@aol.com
Sui Ross 1 st VP Charlie Mattei, Jr. '49
22 Hillside View Place
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
SuI Ross 2nd VP Melvin Maltz '47
2502 Potomac Dr., Unit B
Houston, Texas 77057-4563
melmaltz@aol.com
Houston, Texas 77056
paulinewbolton@aol.com
Class 0 '47 - A Class 0 the Sui
Mini Reunion
September 15-17,2006
New Braunfels
Allen Ater '47
2413 East Briargate Dr.
Bryan, Texas 77802
jaater47@verizon.net
Curtis G. Homeyer '47
332 Valley Club Circle
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
chomeyer@comcast.net
Duke Hobbs '47
Class Agent Emeritus
Class of' 42 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Bill Stearman '42
4524 Southern Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
Class of'43 -A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Clarence H. Hester' 43
2322 Walnut Bend Lane
Houston, Texas 77042-2826
Robert T. Townsend' 43
P. O. Box 2925
Bryan, Texas 77805-2925
Class 0 '48 - A Class 0
Mini Reunion
September 30, 2006
College Station .
Bob F. Fly' 48
8310 Paddock Lane
Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 78015
rflytexas@aol.com
Robert "Sack" Spoede '48
1709 Glade St.
College Station, Texas 77840-4
bob-spoede@juno.com
Rock Robinowitz '48
Class Agent Emeritus
Class of '30 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Cy Shoemaker '30
3506 Bann
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854-2317
Class of' 44 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Mini Reunion
October 19-22,2006
San Antonio
Fred C. Keeney' 44
6712 Big Ridge Rd.
Hixson, Tennessee 37343-3446
fcbnkeeney@att.net
Bob A. Epstein '44
Class Agent Emeritus
Charley C. Garner' 44
Class Agent Emeritus
Class of '33 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Tex Wright '33
1406 E 31st St.
Bryan, Texas 77802-1219
Class of '34 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Harry W. Aldredge '34
311 Titus St.
Gilmer, Texas 75644
Class of '37 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Dick Conolly, Sr. '37
3535 Santa Fe, Townhouse #41
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Class 0 '49 - A Class 0
Lee M. Duggan' 49
1205 Horseshoe Dr.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3429
VSFord1@aol.com
Jim Stephens '49
2911 South Fielder
Arlington, Texas 76015
jims1@egbronline.com
Shady Strickel '49
1110 Canyon Brook
San Antonio, Texas 78248
amshady@aol.com
Class of' 45 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Clifford V. Slagle '45
5811 Still Forest Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75252-4914
cslagle@airmail.net
Class of '39 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Warren D. Barton '39
3412 Timber Mill Road
Waco, Texas 76710-1342
wdbar@grandecom.net
Class of' 46 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Mini Reunion
November 3-4, 2006
College Station
Bob K. Ridley' 46
2107 Canon gate Drive
Houston, Texas 77056-4203
rkr506@cs.com
Hayes F. Stripling '46
613 Edwards Blvd.
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Class 0 '50 - A Class 0 the S
Don "Doggy" McClure '50
4901 Oakmont Dr.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
nenem4@aol.com
Class of' 40 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Tip Parks' 40
11403 South Chestwood Dr.
Houston, Texas 77024-2733
tparks@prodigy.net
Class of'41 -A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Preston M. Bolton '41
266 Pine Hollow Lane
82 TEXAS AGGIE I AGGIENETWORK.COM
Jarvis Miller '50
3502 Stillmeadow Dr.
Bryan, Texas 77802
ernj185@tca.net
Duane A. Strother '50
1503 26th St.
Hondo, Texas 78861-3007
dakj@hondo.net
Class of'51 - A Class of the Sui Ross Group
Mini Reunion
September 16,2006
San Antonio
Bud Porter '51
4420 McFarlin Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75205
budporter@att.net
Bill Price' 51
5100 John D. Ryan Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas 78245
wp rice4@satx.rr.com
Mickey Spencer '51
6907 Vinewood Circle
Houston, Texas 77088
rn6907spencer@aol.com
Class of '52
Mini Reunion
October 13-14,2006
Brenham
Class of '52 - 2007 Inductee Class of the
Sui Ross Group
55th Anniversary Reunion
March 8-10, 2007
College Station
George A. Dishman, Jr. '52
6820 College St.
Beaumont, Texas 77707-3203
dishxl@sbcglobal.net
Lee R. Howard '52
297 Elkins Lake
Huntsville, Texas 77340-7307
leejoag@webtv.net
Skip Johnson '52
5106 Saint Andrews Dr.
College Station, Texas 77845
skip tarn u@earthlink.net
Class of'53
Mini Reunion
November 11,2006
College Station
Dick Birdwell '53
Three Forest Dr.
College Station, Texas 77840-2321
d. bird@Verizon.net
Red M. Scott '53
P.O. Box 924
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340-0924
redscott53@aol.com
Class of'54
Allen B. Cunningham '54
5407 Whispering Creek Way
Houston, Texas 77017
adotbdotc@earthlink.net
John D. Kimbrough, Sr. '54
2919 Briarcroft
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San Antonio, Texas 78217-3801
jkaggie@sbcglobal.net
Fred C. aIds '54
8911 Sender a Dr.
Magnolia, Texas 77355-4465
fcoldsl@swbell.net
Class 0 '55
Brose B. Boubel '55
4503 Diamond Court
College Station, Texas 77845
abboubel55@cox.net
Romain Slabbaert '55
211 Empress
Houston, Texas 77034
rnelania@hal-pc.org
Mike Trotter '55
5419 Braxtonshire Court
Houston, Texas 77069-1904
rntrotter55@sbcglobal.net
Class 0 '56
Mini Reunion Cruise
January 13-22, 2007
Henry Hill '56
2700 Celinda Circle
College Station, Texas 77845
h hill@cox-internet.com
Paul Holladay, Jr. '56
8926 Cardwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77055-4732
pholladay@alarnotitle.com
Bill Huskey '56
901 Ashburn St.
College Station, Texas 77840
bhuskey@cox.net
Class 0 '57
Spring 2007-50th Anniversary
Dennis H. Goehring '57
844 South Rosemary
Bryan, Texas 77802
goehring@tac.net
John H. Hopkins '57
9119 Cork Lane
Dallas, Texas 75231
jchop 1972@yahoo.com
Class 0 '58
John A. Deithloff '58
300 Trailwood Dr.
Euless. Texas 76039
john@deithloffcom
Ted R. Lowe '58
3407 Shire Dr.
College Station, Texas 77845
tedlowe58@yahoo.com
John C. Mayfield '58
2522 Rosebud Court
Carrollton, Texas 75006-2727
jcm58agl@verizon.net
Class 0['62
Mini Reunion
September 15-17,2006
San Antonio
Eddie L. Hoch, Jr. '62
316 Fairway Dr.
Bryan, Texas 7780 I
edgarh@cox.net
Boe Martin '62
4055 Sweetwater Drive
College Station, Texas 77845-9640
boem@bellnunnally.com
Charlie Moore, Jr. '62
903 Arlington Drive
Waco, Texas 76712
charlesmoore@grandecom.net
Butch Smith '65
114 Dawana Lane
Georgetown, Texas 78628
b.jsmith@cox.net
Class of '59
Ray L. Burns '59
4603 Oakmont Circle
College Station, Texas 77845-8941
burnsra@tconline.net
Harvey J. Haas '59
2406 Northwoods Dr.
New Braunfels, Texas 78132-3816
kthaas@aol.com
John G. Thomas '59
805 Vine St.
Bryan, Texas 77802-4350
jg-thomas@tamu.edu
Class 0['63
Mini Reunion
September 15-17,2006
San Antonio
Larry G. Mims '63
1313 Wedgewood Dr.
Cleburne, Texas 76033
mims63@charter.net
Class 0['66
40 Year Reunion
November 10-12,2006
College Station
Tom Davis '66
10227 Chevy Chase
Houston, Texas 77042
tdavis66@aol.com
John E. Trott '66
507 Coke Street
Yoakum, Texas 77995
johnt@hpfm.com
Nardie B. Vine, Jr. '66
11726 Mission Trace
San Antonio, Texas 78230-3373
nvineamc66@satx.rr.com
Class of '60
Jerry L. Bradshaw '60
1012 Muirfield Village
College Station, Texas 77845
j-bradshaw@tamu.edu
Don Chase '60
3435 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75205-2223
chase 1960@sbcglobal.net
Tom E. Wisdom '60
585 Ann's Way
Blanco, Texas 78606
twisdom@moneymailer.com
Class 0['64
Lee J. Grant '64
27559 Ranch Creek
Boerne, Texas 78006
19rant@swri.edu
George L. Nelson '64
P.O. Box 2781
Bryan, Texas 77805
george. nelson@wellsfargo.com
Harlan E. Roberts'64
225 S. McCampbell
Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
hroberts@cableone.net
Class 0['67
Michael L. Batsell '67
16607 Jadestone Dr.
Leander, Texas 78641-3047
m ickeybatsell@mickeybatsell.com
Terrell S. Mullins '67
P.O. Box 506
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
tmullins45@att.net
Class of '61
45 Year Reunion
November 9-12, 2006
College Station
George A. Loveland '61
4035 Stonebridge Point
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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
gploveland@mesanetworks.net
Tom C. Reid '61
226 Rainbow Dr. #12610
Livingston,' Texas 77399-2026
treidassoc@aol.com
Class 0['65
Dennis Barr '65
4373 Ledgestone Trail
College Station, Texas 77845-7308
popus@verizon.net
AI Clay III '65
807 San Marino Court
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3327
aclay@claydevelopment.com
Bob Coltrin '65
439 Chimney Hill Dr.
College Station, Texas 77840
coltrin65@verizon.net
Class of '68
Bob B. Boldt '68
7335 Clearhaven Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75248
r. boldt@prestonwoodmortgage.com
Shady W. Groves '68
3501 Spring Lane
Bryan, Texas 77802-3759
jdhg@msn.com
Jim R. Thompson '68
8590 CR 159
Kaufman, Texas 75142
jrt@jrtconstruction.com
Class of '69
Marvin H. Fletcher, Jr. '69
15821 Boulder Oaks
Houston, Texas 77084
mfletcher II@houston.rr.com
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Ralph Rayburn '69
12933 Cedar Bend Rd.
College Station, Texas 77845-6267
ralph -rayburn@tamu.edu
Jim Harrison '71
6523 Olympia Buddy Rd.
College Station, Texas 77845-7250
jharrison@tamu.edu
Dennis W. Lang '71
8428 Washita Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76137-5933
dennis.lang@c-b.com
Class of '70
Dave E. Allen '70
8631 Turnberry Lane
avilla, Texas 75154-5571
aggiedave@aircanopy.net
Ross Epstein '70
7604 Downridge
Austin, Texas 78731
roepstein@ao/'com
Sam Torn '70
48 Lake Bluff Dr.
Montgomery, Texas 77356
samtorn@consolidated.net
Class 0 '72
Mike D. Donegan '72
2620 Ridgelake Lane
Rockwall, Texas 75087-7108
mdonegan 72@sbcglobal.net
George W. Hester '72
515 East 30th St.
Bryan, Texas 77803
conhester@aol.com
Class 01'71
35 Year Reunion
Ovtober13-15,2006
, College Station
Randy P. Durham '71
218 Windsong Court
Niceville, Florida 32578-4806
randydurham71@AggieNetwork.com
Class 0 '73
Buck Burnside II '73
P.O. Box 10625
College Station, Texas 77842-062,
g_burnside73@tamu.edu
Wade F. Seidel '73
P.O. Box 1524
Brenham, Texas 77834-1524
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Bill D. Walker '73
4514 Silverthorn Dr.
Mesquite, Texas 75150-2923
bwalker@billingsleyco.com
Class of'74
Scott Eberhart '74
2306 Winton Terrace Court
Granbury, Texas 76048-4364
scotteberhart@sbcglobal.net
Karl F. Hielscher '74
326 Old York Rd.
Irving, Texas 75063
hielscher74@yahoo. com
Randy L. Maness '74
P.O. Box 53
Fairfield, Texas 75840
maness74@aol.com
Cheryl A. Odom '74
902 McCampbell Rd.
Mansfield, Texas 76063
codom@vha.com
Class of'75
David C. Kaspar '75
P. O. Box 992
Shiner, Texas 77984
kasparaggie@juno.com
Murray W. Newton '75
804 Aberdeen Way
Southlake, Texas 76092-9559
mnewton@kolldevelopment.com
Terry W. Rathert '75
Three Heritage Trail
Magnolia, Texas 77354-1339
trathert@newjld.com
Class of'76
30 Year Reunion
Sept. 28-0ct. 1,2006
College Station
Mike Havel '76
7607 Chalkstone
Dallas, Texas 75248
haveldfw@sbcglobal.net
Gerry W. Parker '76
3308-<::ountryside Court
Middletown, Maryland 21769-6900
gerry@mip.net
Mark J. Probst '76
21415 Park Run
Katy, Texas 77450
probst@pbworld.com
Class of '77
Polly Marek '77
7720 Dentcrest Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75254
pmarek@nobleroyalties.com
Rae Wilkinson '77
830 North Jackson St. #3
Starkville, Mississippi 39759
raew@ext.msstate.edu
Class of'78
Red Dvorak '78
15227 Fall Place Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78247
red78@AggieNetwork.com
Troby Hoffacker Parrish '78
4516 Lovers Lane, Suite 238
Dallas, Texas 75225
trobyparrish@sbcglobal.net
Paul A. Pausky '78
2510 Sumter Dr.
College Station, Texas 77845-4108
ppausky78@AggieNetwork.com
Scott Wearer '78
8 Arbor Hills Rd. North
Talking Rock, Georgia 30175
ctag78@AggieNetwork.com
Class of '79
Fred W. Heldenfels '79
1204 Havre Lafitte Dr.
Austin, Texas 78746
fred. heldenfels@heldenfels.com
Randi C. Mays-Knapp '79
4603 Pro Court
College Station, Texas 77845
rcmk79@cox.net
Tom P. McNeill '79
607 Rainwood Dr.
Houston, Texas 77079
haytom@aol.com
Wendy J. Neidigk '79
6310 Fox Hunt Dr.
Arlington, Texas 76001-5654
wneidigk@sbcglobal.net
Class of'80
Sara Feldman Beaves '80
12106 Rocky Knoll Dr.
Houston, Texas 77077-6020
sara. beaves@sci-us.com
Michael Cutbirth '80
7019 Renfro Drive
Richmond, Texas 77469-5929
michaelcut@yahoo.com
Steve Hensel '80
7812 Cherry Creek Drive
PIano, Texas 75025-0120
sshensel@aol.com
Russ Kellen '80
5104 Spanish Bay Court
College Station, Texas 77845
russ@kellenjlooring.com
Class of'81
25 Year Reunion
September 1-3, 2006
College Station
Tracy W. Cox '81
9324 Seagrove Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75243-7230
tracywcox@hotmail.com
Curtis Donaldson '81
3203 River Place Dr.
Belton, Texas 76513
curtis@cleanfuelusa.com
Ruth Graves Fields '81
8131 Hills Parkway
Montgomery, Texas 77316
fieldshouse@earthlink.net
Class of '82
Odis R. Blueitt '82
24923 Birdie Ridge
San Antonio, Texas 78258
oblueitt@hotmail.com
Kitty Fraley King '82
61 Braddock Way
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
brianki tty@bellsouth.net
Dennis A. McQueen '82
1035 Columbia Street
Houston, Texas 77008-7056
dam@pdhlaw.com
Mike Thatcher '82
2904 Crooked Stick Drive
PIano, Texas 75093-6352
mike. thatcher@phns.com
Class of'83
Melissa Cosper Barber '83
24245 Wilderness Oak, Apt. 503
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Gary W. Raba, D.Eng.. P.E. '80
William L. Raba '86
Merry K. Raba '84
Kenneth W. Marquardt, P.E. '58
Stacey B. Hoffmann, P.E. '95
Richard J. Timm II, P.E. '91
Jesse H. Aguilar, E.I.T. '97
Heather D. Johnson '97
Sam Blanco, Jr., M.S. '98
Joanna l,. Armstrong '02
Brandon'L. Koropsak '04
Alberto Jimenez '94
Yvonne L. Garcia '99
John A. Roberts '83
T. Ian Perez. E.I.T. '02
Dan Pyle, E.I.T. '02
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mcosper83@aol.com
Ann S. Carson '83
756 Bandit Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76180-1612
anncarson@charter.net
Joe J. Jordan '83
1313 Village Green Dr.
Southlake, Texas 76092-9205
jjordan@us.ibm.com
Chris Langford '83
1940 Stonegate Valley Dr.
Tyler, Texas 75703-0112
jchrislangford@cox.net
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
mendoza.mba@usa.com
Class 0 '85
Keith E. Carmichael '85
4307 Autumn Mist Court
Katy, Texas 77450
kcarmichael@second.org
Scott R. Cummings '85
5717 Shellbournes Hill
College Station, Texas 77845-233
s_cummings@tamu.edu
Greg A. Gough '85
3744 Stanford Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75225
ggough@navigatorsystems.com
Amy Kardell '85
616 East St. Northwest, Apt. 215
Washington, D.C. 20004
amykardell@hotmail.com
Class of'84
Mini Reunion
November 11, 2006
College Station
David P. Bronstad '84
747 South Rosemary
Bryan, Texas 77802
dpbcpa@aol.com
Kay Warrick George '84
6813 Outland Dr.
PIano, Texas 75023
David A. Mendoza '84
36 Green Haven Dr.
Class 0 '86
20 Year Reunion
October 13-15,2006
College Station
Linda K. Biel '86
linda_biel@AggieNetwork.com
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Kathy B. Huddleslon, P,E. '81 Greg A. Mitschke, PE '82
W. Paul Huddleston, BED '82, BS '83 John p, Krawtz, P,E., MS '84
Lloyd R. Hale, P.E. '57 Lisa (Huddleston) Currie '85
Jim Albert '69tChris Alexander '9ItW.T.Asbill'66tBiIl Blizzard '79tJ. Kin
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Cliff W. Dugosh '86
P.O. Box D3
College Station, Texas 77844
David R. Lawhorne '86
15214 Leafy Lane
Dallas, Texas 75248
DRLawhorne86@AggieNetwork.com
Class of'87
Franklin Byrd III '87
1002 Blue Ridge Place
Richardson, Texas 75080
franklinb@pandaenergy.com
Troy 1. Ireland '87
8762 Sunset Heights Lane
Conroe, Texas 77302
troyi@dprinc.com
Beth B. Lopez '87
8621 Amhurst Ct.
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
bethlopez87@sbcglobal.net
Class of '88
John W. Abbott '88
2614 South Breeze.Dr.
Manvel, Texas 77578
sjabbott_ 66@hotmail.com
David E. Mendoza '88
2903 Forest Garden Dr.
Kingwood, Texas 77345-1410
gigdem@evl.net
Frank M. Muller '88
8803 East 98th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133-6271
fmuller88@cox.net
J.D. Steward '88
P. O. Box 545
Veribest, Texas 76886
jamesdsteward@hotmail.com
Class of '89
Wendy 1. Flynn '89
606 Castlebrook
College Station, Texas 77845
wflynn@tamu.edu
Jay R. Kr@gel '89
628 Bayland Avenue
Houston, Texas 77009
kregel89@hotmail.com
Jim Simon '89
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Class of '90
Dean R. Dickson '90
25511 Mesa Ranch
San Antonio, Texas 78258-4821
rusty. dickson@twcable.com
Karen E. Gibson '90
4212 CR 919
Crowley, Texas 76036
kareng@mindspring.com
Jeff s. Ground '90
2404 Lakeview Dr.
Bedford, Texas 76021-4404
jg@AggieNetwork.com
Benjamin C. Knox '90
405 University Dr. East
College Station, Texas 77840
ben jamin@benjaminknox.com
Class of '91
Jenny L. Henley '91
1294 Arbuckle Dr.
Frisco, Texas 75034
Jenny _henley@sbcglobal.net
Brant C. Ince '91
6426 La Manga Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75248
brantince@earthlink.net
Courtney Crawford Williams '91
9516 Mossridge Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75238
courtney@theaggierealestateconnection.com
Class of '92
Steve Beller '92
1410 Golf Canyon Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78258
s. beller@ans-medical.com
Belia Ann Gonzalez McDonald '92
447 N. Third Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
beliag@uic.edu
Nick A. Luggerio '92
2330 Montgomery Park Blvd. #426
Conroe, Texas 77304
nick_tam u92@hotmail.com
Class of '93
Brandon E. Daugherty '93
2916 Timber Park Dr.
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Evansville, Indiana 47715-7506
bdaugherty@altwitzig.com
Jill M. Nichols '93
1004 Michael St.
Kilgore, Texas 75662-2944
rnichols@cablelynx.com
Eric R. Wylie '93
3943 Parrot Cove
College Station, Texas 77845
eric. r. wylie@wellsfargo.com
Class of '94
Michael D. Crain '94
PSC 461, Box 50
FPO, AP 96521-0050
michaeldcrain@ad.com .
Chad T. King '94
3837 Rockbrook Dr.
Carrollton, Texas 75007-6280
Chat_T _King@yahoo.com
Jodi Kay Schlather '94
10434 Snook St.
San Diego, California 92124
jodikay@juno.com
Class of '95
Kelly S. Corcoran '95
4410 Spring Branch
College Station, Texas 77845
k-corcoran@tamu.edu
Michael O. Simmons '95
800 W. Renner Rd., Apt. 312
Richardson, Texas 75080
mosimmons@gmail.com
Angela M. Winkler '95
P.O. Box 4433
College Station, Texas 77844-4433
awinkler@corps.tamu.edu
Class 0['96
10 Year Reunion
September 22-24, 2006
College Station
Jim W. Lively '96
611 South Garfield St.
Arlington, Virginia 22204-2438
Bethany Burnam Vetters '96
10086 Circleview Dr.
Austin, Texas 78733
Vettersll11@yahoo.com
Todd Zatopek '96
3913 Canyon Glen
Austin, Texas 78732
todd_zatopek@hotmail.com
Class of '97
Classof97@AggieNetwork.com
Tommy E. Baril '97
103 Greeting Gate Lane
Allen, Texas 75002
barilt@gao.gov
Hillary A. Kokes '97
4803 McChesney Ct.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27162
hillary. kokes@yahoo.com
Mike D. Macicek '97
600 Stillmeadow Dr.
Richardson, Texas 75051
mikemacicek@hotmail.com
Class 0['98
Alex C. Cabanas '98
938 Mountain Crest View
Colorado Springs, Colorado 8
acabanas@mba2004.hbs.edu
Brandon Meche '98
1412 Heidi Dr.
Piano, Texas 75025-2872
jbmeche@hotmail.com
Laurie Nickel Shults '98
4809 Saxon St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
lauriesh ults@yahoo.com
Class of '99
Steven Hollingsworth '99
6410 Del Monte #112
Houston, Texas 77057
Olivia L. Lilley '99
1630 Shephard Rd.
Aubrey, Texas 76227
olivialilley@hotmail.com
Carla D. Martinez '99
300 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, Texas 78205
carlamartinez500@yahoo.C(
Class of '00
Dusty Batsell '00
6345 Oriole Dr.
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Dallas. Texas 75209
dustybatsellOO@hotmail.com
Scott M. Jarvis '00
3201 Neuburg Court
College Station, Texas 77845
sjarvisOO@AggieNetwork.com
Laura Baggett Minyard '00
4307 McKinney # 9
Dallas, Texas 75205
Class 0/,04
Brad Gaultney, Jr. '04
2557 FM 779
Mineola, Texas 75773
gaultney@AggieNetwork.com
Aaron G. Kinsey '04
9219-B Carlson St.
Caughlin AFB, Texas 78840
aaron. kinsey@gmail.com
Erin Bennett Lane '04
19006 Ridge Trail Lane
Houston, Texas 77084
aggirl@tamu.edu
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Class 0/,01
Ben J. Cholick '01
8607 Southwestern Blvd., Apt. 618
Dallas, Texas 75206-8230
R. Schuyler Houser House '01
sch uyler@AggieNetwork.com
Lee J. Lewis '01
2214 Brougham Place
College Station, Texas 77845
leelewisO 1 @hotmail.com
Class of '05
Ryan C. Bishop '05
4615 Meandering Way
Colleyville, Texas 76034
corder4christ@yahoo.com
Andrew J. Havel '05
300 Woerner Rd. #1150
Houston, Texas 77090
andy _havel@yahoo.com
Jordan K. Mullins '05
P.O. Box 6208
College Station, Texas 77844
privatemullins@hotmail.com
PaulL. Terrell '05
204 San Miguel
Sherman, Texas 75092
pt05aggie@tamu.edu
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Class 0/,02
Kevin M. Graham '02
6273 Shady Brook Lane
Dallas, Texas 75206
kevingraham02@yahoo.com
Lisa 1. Schlitzkus '02
8181 Fannin # 734
Houston, Texas 77054
Lisa. L. Schlitzkus@uth.tmc.edu
Sam Seidel '02
4723 West Amherst Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75209
ssiedel@platinumselect.org
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Class of '03
Classof2003@AggieNetwork.com
Kelly 1. Coke '03
1496 CR 3375
Cookville, Texas 75558
kellycoke03@AggieNetwork.com
Carda Walthall '03
450 tophill Rd.
San An~io, Texas 78209 /
rich a rd. walthall@pulte.com
Cliff Williams '03
203 Deep Dale Lane
Conroe, Texas 77304
cliffwilliams@AggieNetwork.com
Class of '06
Angela Ross '06
604 Fairview Ave.
College Station, Texas 77840
angelaross@neo.tamu.edu
Jonathan Winkler '06
401 Glade Street
College Station, Texas 77840
jonathandwinkler@gmail.com
Patrick Hebert '06
P.O. Box 7662
College Station, Texas 77844
phebert@neo.tamu.edu
Will Whitehurst '06
4903 Hazeltine Ct.
College Station, Texas 77840
whitey06@hotmail.com
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John Y. F. Abdel-Messih, 77, of Benbrook (for-
merly of Balin a, Egypt) died May 17. He received
his Bachelor of Science degree in Alexandria,
Egypt. He taught at the English Boys Prep
School, Victoria College, in Alexandria and later
in Kartoum, Sudan. He and his wife received
scholarships to the University of Florida in
Gainesville where he earned his Ph.D. in nuclear
chemistry in 1970. He was a research scientist
and professor in nuclear chemistry and bioengi-
neering at Texas A&M and for four years a pro-
fessor of medical physics and nuclear medicine
in the UAE University in Al Ain. He retired in
1995, having developed and taught more than
30 courses in different disciplines and chairing
the committees of 26 master's and Ph.D. candi-
dates. He moved to Benbrook in 2001. Survivors
include his wife of 48 rears, Yvonne; four daugh-
ters, Laila Fares Lott 82, Haiffaa Fares Wagner
'83, Hanan Y. Fares '83 and Manal Fares Ivie '86;
six granddaughters; six brothers; and a sister.
Joe T. Hearn, 74, of Graham (formerly of
Brownsville) died November 3,2005. He retired
from Texas Employment Commission in 1993.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen; two sons,
including J. Patrick Hearn '76; a daughter; and
eight grandchildren, including John Hearn, Jr. '00,
James c. Hearn '02 and Kathryn L. Hearn '09.
E. Ray Keown, 85, of College Station (formerly
of Thurber and Bryan) died April I!. He served
in the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Naval Reserve,
and the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European
theater during World War II. His military deco-
rations include the Air Medal. He received his
Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology in 1950. He worked at the Naval
Proving Ground in Dalgren, at Los Alamos
National Lab, and for Convair in Forth Worth,
Douglas Aircraft and Aerojet. He taught mathe-
matics at Texas A&M from 1952-56, 1959-67,
and 1990-91 and was advisor for doctoral dis-
sertations and for master's theses. He also taught
in Florida and at the University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville. He published a textbook on group
representation theory. Survivors include his wife
of 62 years, Ruby; two daughters; four grand-
children; and a sister.
Zoltan J. Kostwlnyik, 75, of Bryan (formerly of
Heves, Hungary) died April 28 from injuries suf-
fered in an automobile accident near Bastrop.
He was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a served in
the U.S. Army. He received degrees from Saint
Bonaventure University, Fordham University
and New York University. He joined the faculty
of Texas A&M in 1967 and was named professor
emeritus of history upon his retirement in 2003.
His specialty was medieval history with a sub-
specialty in Hun~arian medieval history. He was
chair for master s theses and doctoral disserta-
tions at Texas A&M. He authored four books,
more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and chap-
ters in books.....He wrote a fifth book in retire-
ment. He receIVed the College of Liberal Arts
Distinguished Teachin~ Award in 1995. He was
on his way to Austin WIth his wife to do research
when their vehicle was struck. Survivors include
his wife, Penelope; two daughters; and a sister.
Hwang-WenPu, 75, of Bryan died February 20.
He was a professor of mathematics at Texas
A&M for 30 years. He was named professor
emeritus of mathematics in 2001. Survivors
include his wife, Huay-Min H. Pu '95, and a
daughter, Frances E. Pu '93.
William G. "Red" Mitchell, Jr. '31, 95, of
Longview (formerly of Elderville) died January
29. He worked in the Gregg County Tax
Assessor's Office for several years and then as an
accountant for the E.C. Johnston Production
Company for more than 30 years. Survivors
include a brother, Zack F. Mitchell' 42.
Dewitt C. "D. C:' Cox '32, 96, of Abilene (for-
merly of Briggs and Baird) died January 18. He
served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He
taught vocational agriculture at Tuscola and
worked for the USDA Farm Security
Administration. He was later a manager for the
USDA Soil Conservation Service for 25 years. He
also farmed and ranched until his death.
James D. Howder '33, 93, of San Antonio died
May 8. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965
at the rank of colonel. Survivors include two
sons, J. Doug Howder '64 and James W. Howder
'71; a stepson, William W. McEntire '68; a step-
daughter; and two grandchildren.
James G. "Red" Burton '34, 96, of Kilgore (for-
merly of Johnson County) died February 23. He
was a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers during World War II. He had worked
for Plymouth Oil Company, Shell Oil and
McCullough Tool Company before the war. He
rejoined McCullough Tool Company after the
war before starting Technical Services Company
in 1951. He later owned and operated Red
Burton Well Testing Company. Survivors
include his wife, Miriam; a son; a daughter; five
grandchildren, including Aaron M. Burton '04;
and four great-grandchildren.
Edward P. "Pace" Weatherby, Jr. '34, 93, of Dallas
died March 23. He was a second lieutenant field
artillery officer in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He retired in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel.
He worked for General Electric Company before
opening Naller- Weatherby Air Conditioning. He
was later an engineer with MB Kiser Heating and
Air Conditioning. Survivors include his wife of
37 years, Fay; a son; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.
Carter Wunberly '34, 92, of Houston died
January 4. He served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He retired from the U.S. Air Force
Reserve with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He
was a roustabout in the Sugar Land oil fields for
Humble Oil Company and in the Pierce
Junction oil fields for Gulf Oil before the war. He
rejoined Gulf Oil Company in Houston after the
war and progressed to the employee relations
department and retired from Chevron in 1975
as wage and salary administratorlbenefits coor-
dinator. He was commander of Company E
Infantry at Texas A&M. Survivors include four
children; 10 grandchildren, including Gary
Connally '79; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Charles S. Carleton, Jr. '35, 94, of Shreveport,
Louisiana (formerly of Meridian, Mississippi),
died January 24. He was an architect and retired
from Page-Southerland-Page in Austin. Survivors
include a son, two granddaughters, great-grand-
children, and a sister.
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Robert E. "Bob" Caruthers '36, 91, of Sugar
Land died December 22, 2005. He was a lieu-
tenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He
worked for the Veterans Administration, was in
private business, worked with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and retired in 1981 after 20
years with the Internal Revenue Service.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret;
a son; a daughter; three grandsons; and a sister.
Ernest R. Holloway '36, 93, of Dallas (formerly
of Galveston) died March 12. He was an anti-air-
craft gun instructor at several bases in the United
States and the South Pacific during World War II
and rose to the rank of major. He worked for
Dallas Power & Light Company and later
Atlantic Refining Company, retiring from
ARCO in 1977. He was a Ross Volunteer at Texas
A&M. Survivors include a daughter; five grand-
children, including Mark R. Guckian '88; and
five great -grandchildren.
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Forest W. "Woodie" Bush '37, 91, of Houston
died April 23. He was stationed at Camp Bowie
during World War II and was an engineer with
Dow Chemical and at Brown Naval Shipyards in
the enlisted reserve. He was in active practice as
an architect from 1940-80, both with other
architects and independently. Survivors include
his wife of 33 years, Dell; a daughter; a step-
daughter; two grandsons, including Laurence J.
Guiberteau '92; a step-grandson; and a great-
granddaughter.
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John T. "Jack" Garrett, Sr. '37, 91, of Danbury
(formerly of Beaumont and Houston) died
December 24, 2005. He worked for Houston
Packing Company before buying a ranch in
Danbury. In 1943 he built the first privately held
rice dryer in the area. He was a founder of the
Eagle Lake Rice Dryer in 1947 and served as an
officer and director until his death. Survivors
include four children; 15 grandchildren; and 24
great -grandchildren.
James S. Harris '37, 90, of Corpus Christi (for-
merly of Franklin, Pennsylvania; and Robstown)
died March 30. He served in the U.S. Air Force
during World War II. He retired from the U.S. Air
Force Reserve as a lieutenant colonel. He was a
partner in the Morris Stores and the Toy House.
Survivors include two sons, including Robert E.
Harris '62; six granddaughters, including Paige
Harris Lee '96; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Buford R. KoeWer, Sr. '37, 91, of Conroe (for-
merly of Yoakum) died March 10. He was a cap-
tain in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War
II. He commanded a German prisoner-of-war
camp at Camp Hale, Colorado. He was a petro-
leum engineer and in management with Sun Oil
Company in Beaumont and was an independent
petroleum consultant in Houston after his
retirement from Sun Oil. He was captain of
Company C Infantry at Texas A&M. Survivors
include two sons, Buford R. Koehler, Jr. '64 and
Joel S. Koehler '71; a daughter; grandchildren,
including Abigail Koehler Kennedy '91, Carol
Augustine McHorse '93, Amanda Koehler
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Augustine '01, and Kimberly D. Koehler '03;
great -grandchildren; and two sisters.
Joseph c. Wessendorff '37, 88, of Richmond
died February 27 after an extended illness. He
was a captain in the 91st Division of the U.S.
Army Infantry in Africa and Italy during World
War II. He was awarded the Silver Star and the
Bronze Star. He was in the cattle and ranching,
lumber, insurance, and banking businesses. He
served as president of several banks and was
chairman of the board of Poly Ryon Memorial
Hospital and of the George Foundation in
Richmond for many years. He managed
Houston Farms Development Company near
Alvin for many years. Survivors include his wife
of 58 years, Loise; a son; and grandchildren.
Willis W. "Bill" Armistead '38, 89, of Knoxville,
Tennessee, died April 18. He served with the
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps during World War
n. He was in private veterinary practice in
Dallas before returning to Texas A&M as an
instructor in the department of veterinary med-
icine and surgery. He became dean of Texas
A&M's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1953.
He later served as dean of the veterinary school
at Michigan State University for 17 years. He
was the founding dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Tennessee, serving from 1974-79, when he was
appointed vice president for agriculture. As
vice president for agriculture he oversaw the
operations of the College of Veterinary
Medicine, the College of Agriculture, the
Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station,
and the Agriculture Extension Service. He
retired from the University of Tennessee in
1987. The W.W. Armistead Veterinary
Teaching Hospital at the University of
Tennessee was named in his honor in 2004. He
served as president of the Texas Veterinary
Medical Association, the American Veterinary
Medical Association, and the Association of
American Veterinary Medical Colleges. He was
the first veterinarian elected to the Institute of
Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
He authored more than 200 technical articles
during his career and was the founding editor of
the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. He
received his Master of Science degree from Ohio
State University and his Ph.D. from the
University of Minnesota. He was named a dis-
tinguished alumnus of Texas A&M's College of
Veterinary Medicine in 1980. He was command-
er of the First Battalion Field Artillery and art
editor of The Battalion at Texas A&M. Survivors
include his wife, Mary; four children; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Truman F. Cook '38, 90, of Dallas (formerly of
San Juan, Puerto Rico) died March 19. He
worked for Gulf Oil Refinery in Port Arthur
before he joined the U.S. Army during World
War II. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1967 as
a colonel in charge of air defense for the
Chicago- Milwaukee-Gary area. He was the assis-
tant vice president for research administration
at Southern Methodist University for 14 years.
He . was a trustee for Southwest Research
Institute for 20 years. Survivors include his wife,
Marguerite; a son, Steven E. Cook '70; two
daughters; six grandchildren, including Kristi L.
(Cook) Curling '96, Emily A. (Hancock)
Nichols '99, and Michael R. Cook '03; and two
great -grandchildren.
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Paul C. Davis '38, 89, of New Braunfels (former-
ly of Marlin, Bayview and Ranch Viejo) died
April 5. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps
in China and India during World War II. He
retired from the U.S. Army as professor of mili-
tary science at Texas A&I College in Kingsville at
the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was president
of the Cameron County Water Board and later
worked with Enviroquip installing water filtra-
tion systems in Texas and Mexico. He was captain
of the Infantry Band at Texas A&M. Survivors
include two sons, a daughter, four grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren and a sister.
Lanier C. Harris, Jr. '38, 88, of San Antonio (for-
merly of Little Rock, Arkansas) died May 6. He
served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps under
General Patton during the Normandy invasion
and the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the
Bronze Star during this campaign. He was a
manager for S.H. Kress & Company for 25 years
and owned Naomi's Gift Shop for 22 rears.
Survivors include a son, Victor J. Harris 69; a
daughter; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Henry F. Potthast '38, 90, of Vernon (formerly of
Weimar) died April 16. He served as LaSalle
County judge and ranched in South Texas for 35
years. Survivors include his wife, Louise; a
daughter, K. Luanne (Potthast) Byars '75; two
granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.
Alva E. Koch '39, 87, of Rockwall (formerly of
New Braunfels) died March 8. He was a major in
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World
War II and participated in landings on
Kwajelein, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. He was
awarded the Bronze Star for his action on
Tinian. He was a county engineer for Gregg
County in Longview, City engineer in Odessa
and general superintendent of a large West Texas
construction company. He retired in 1992 after
28 years as a real estate appraiser in Springfield,
Missouri, and moved to Rockwall. He was a reg-
istered professional engineer in both Texas and
Missouri. Survivors include a daughter and a sis-
ter. Memorials may be made to the Texas A&M
Foundation, 401 George Bush Dr., College
Station, Texas 77840-2811.
Ibrey T. "Ted" Bonnette '40, 88, of Beaumont
(formerly of Sycamore, Louisiana) died April 16.
He worked in oil production and exploration
for subsidiaries of Humble Oil in the United
States, Venezuela and Columbia and retired
from Exxon in Houston in 1981 as an explo-
ration geophysicist. Survivors include his wife,
Dorothy; a brother; and a sister.
Carroll J. Cummings '40, 88, of Harrison,
Arkansas (formerly of Ivanhoe), died January
28. He served in the in the U.S. Army Air Corps
in Burma and India during World War II. He
worked in the glass and architectural metals
business most o(his career and retired as a fed-
eral government employee. Survivors include his
wife of 66 years, Lillian; a son; and four grand-
children.
James A. "Jim" Ford '40, 88, of Horseshoe Bay
(formerly of Wauneta, Nebraska; and San
Antonio) died April 21. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II, training with the
343rd Artillery Battalion "Tough Hombres" of
the famed 90th Infantry Division. He participat-
ed in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and
fought across France and into Germany, seeing
action in the Battle of the Bulge. He re .
Silver Star for gallantry by repeatedly su
himself to enemy fire while setting up
observation posts and directing artillery
fire direction officer attached to infant
He also received two Bronze Star m
retired after 27 years in the U.S. Army
with the rank of colonel. He began h'
sional career in the Texas oil pat!
Magnolia Petroleum Company in
then worked with Hudson Engine
Shreveport, Louisiana. He ended his-
senior vice president of Dorches
Corporation in Dallas. He served as
of the Gas Processors Association. He
wife of 64 years, Margaret (deceased),
Horseshoe Bay in 1982. Survivors indu
two daughters; and six grandchildren, -
Jayroe Looper Granrud '93.
Roy W. Gillette' 40, 87, of Fair Oaks
merly of Columbus; Chicago, Illin
Dallas) died May 12. He served in
Campaign during World War II. H'
during the attack on Pearl Harbor
mentioned in several books and a .
retired from the U.S. Air Force R
colonel. He was a civil engineer wi
Zachry and known for his work in ai
way construction and precast concrete
tion. He played a key role in the const
the Hilton Palico del Rio Hotel on
Antonio River Walk for Hemisfair, b
than 180 days using hotel room units p
site, then shipped to the site and r
place. Survivors include his wife, Eil
two daughters; four grandchildren;
great -grandchildren.
Roy C. Green' 40,92, of Newark, Dela
merly of Saint Francis), died Feb
was an engineer at the Naval
Laboratory in Washington; D.C., du .
War II.. He graduated from Drew
Seminary in Madison, New Jersey,
ordained by the Newark Annual
Greater New Jersey) Conference of
Methodist Church. He served at c
New Jersey at Rockaway Valley, J.
Bound Brook, Phillipsburg; at Port J
York; and at Verona, Ruthe
Englewood-First before retiring
Survivors include his wife of 57 yea
son; a daughter; and three grandson~
Walter K. Woodward '40, 87, of N
died April 4. He was a major in the
Infantry in the South Pacific thea
World War II. He was a petroleum e
worked in Texas and New York in
equipment sales and service busine
include his wife of 57 years, M -
daughter; and three granddaughters.
Reuben T. "R.T?' Capterton '41,87
died April 9. He was a major in the
the China-Burma-India theater d
War II in charge of issuing pack a .
Allied forces. He spent most of his
jungles of Burma supporting the
and British effort to complete the
from Casy Ming, China, to Lasio,
remained in the U.S. Army Reserve
He was a Chevrolet and Cadilla
Bronte, Sterling City and Coleman.
area manager for National Farm L'
Company of Fort Worth. He served
Bronte and as president of the Coleman
Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include a
son, Randal A. Caperton '73; two daughters,
including Kimberly G. Caperton '80; a grand-
son; and a brother, Matthew G. Caperton '47.
William A. "Bill" Collins, Jr. '41, 85, of Kerrville
(formerly of Groveton and Dallas) died
February 5. He served in the u.s. Army in Italy
during World War II. He retired from Lone Star
Gas (now Enserch) in 1982 as a corporate vice
president. He moved to Kerrville after he
retired. He was in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
at Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife of 64
years, Florine; a son, W. Grant Collins '76; and a
daughter.
Thomas M. DeRouen '41, 92, of New Iberia,
Louisiana, died February 11 after a short illness.
He was a captain in the u.s. Army during World
War II and participated in the Normandy inva-
sion in 1944. He was an instructor in animal sci-
ence at Texas A&M, an associate professor at
Louisiana Tech and an assistant professor at
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He
transferred to the Iberia Research Station in
1957 where he remained until he retired in
1975. He raised cattle, sheep and game chickens
in retirement. He lived in Rynella, Louisiana,
from 1962-2005, then moved back to New
Iberia. Survivors include his wife of 58 years,
Lela; five children; seven grandchildren; and a
great-grandson.
Fred S. Kielman, Jr. '41, 86, of Rancho Mirage,
California (formerly of Wharton, Bellaire and
Houston), died January 4. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II, working for the War
Department in the Office of the Chief of
Ordnance writing and editing technical manuals
and bulletins on operations and maintenance of
tanks, scout cars and other fighting vehicles. He
joined Sperry-Sun Well Surveying Company in
Houston in 1944 as a maintenance engineer and
retired in 1982 as vice president of manufactur-
ing and materials control. Survivors include a
son, F. Sam Kielman III '71; a daughter; two
grandchildren; five great -grandchildren; and a
brother, Toxie 1. Kielman '46.
Franklin D. Lown, Jr. '41, 85, of Bryan died
April 13. He was a combat pilot during World
War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany.
He retired after 30 years in the U.S. Air Force
at the rank of colonel. He worked 26 years for
the Bryan ISD and the Texas Education
Department. Survivors include two sons.
Hulen A. Marshall '41, 86, of Houston died
December 20, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps during World War II. He worked for
ARMCO Steel and was manager of public
affairs. Survivors include his wife of 63 years,
Joyce; a son, Michael H. Marshall '75; a daugh-
ter; six wandchildren, including Brian M.
Marshall 03 and Matthew C. Marshall '06; and a
great-grandson.
King Moss '41, 8"7; of Pitts burg died ~ay 17. He
served in the 2nd Marine Division in the South
Pacific during World War n. He retired from the
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as a colonel in 1978.
He was in Texas public school administration for
more than 35 years as junior high school princi-
pal in Pittsburgfrom 1975-83, Harlingen High
School principal, dean of the Marine Military
Academy, superintendent of Burton lSD, princi-
pal of Edcouch Elisa High School and principal
of Gonzales High School. Survivors include
four sons, including King Moss II '68, Roderick
Moss '68, and Stanley D. Moss '74; 10 grand-
children, including Colby T. Moss '91 and Scott
A. Moss '99; and six great -grandchildren.
Morton H. Robinson '41, 85, of Palo Alto,
California (formerly of Texas), died March 6. He
served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater
during World War II, seeing combat in New
Guinea and the Philippines and serving WIth the
U.S. Occupation Army in Japan. He received a
Bronze Star for his actions in the Mindanao
Campaign. He was an executive with Container
Corporation of America, retiring in 1982 as a
vice president and division general manger. He
had been with the company in Fort Worth;
Devono, Pennsylvania; and Decatur, Georgia,
and moved to the Bay Area in 1970. Survivors
include a daughter.
Herbert R. Alexander, Sr. '42, 85, of Houma,
Louisiana (formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana),
died January 18. He served with the 5th
Armored Division 47th Field Artillery in the
European theater in five campaigns and served
under General Patton's Third Army at one time.
He was awarded the Silver Star. He joined Texaco
as a petroleum engineer in 1946 and spent 30
years with the company, mostly in Louisiana in
Houma and New Orleans, with a short stay in
Trinidad, West Indies. He lived in Houston for
25 years where he started a consulting firm,
Alexander Petroleum Consultants, and later
started Herbert R. Alexander, Inc. as an inde-
pendent oil operator. Survivors include his wife
of 63 years, Frances; three sons; eight grandchil-
dren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grand-
children; and a step-great-grandchild.
McRae W. Hill '42, 87, of Austin (formerly of
Rockport) died January 23. He was a captain in
a U.S. Army tank destroyer unit in Europe dur-
ing World War II and with the 140th Tank
Battalion of the 40th Infantry Division in the
Korean War. He was a rancher in Cherokee
County before moving to Austin in 1958. He
retired from the Texas Highway Department in
1983 as a right-of-way appraiser. Survivors
include two daughters, a step-daughter, three
grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and a sister.
Robert 1. "Bob" Manly '42, 85, of Mill Valley,
California (formerly of Center), died May 5. He
was a glider pilot in the 316th Troop Carrier
Group, serving overseas in nine campaigns in
Africa and Europe. As a glider pilot without glid-
ers, he flew co-pilot in powered planes. His unit
uncrated, tested and flew the first American glid-
ers in the European theater 3,800 miles from
Accra, Gold Coast, West Africa to Sfax, Tunisia,
setting a record for the highest tow (above
15,000 feet) over Morocco's Atlas Mountains. He
was a field geologist for the California Company
in Utah and retired as a ~eophysicist from
Chevron in 1980. Survivors mclude a brother,
Eugene D. Manly '47, and two sisters.
Gordon C. McCutchan '42, 85, of Sherman
(formerly of Fort Worth and Lubbock) died
February 5 of congestive heart failure. He
served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
during World War II at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri, and later in the Philippines preparing
for the invasion of Japan. He was a participant
in the April 1946 Muster at the entrance to the
Malinta Tunnel on the Philippine Island of
Corregidor. He was an instructor at Texas A&M
after the war before he received his master's
degree in architecture from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. He practiced archi-
tecture in Midland before joining Texas Tech
University as a professor of architecture. He
retired from Texas Tech in 1985 and moved
to Sherman in 2001. He was captain of F
Company Engineers at Texas A&M. Survivors
include three daughters; six grandchildren,
including Robert R. Montgomery '92, M.
Elizabeth (rvey) Berlet '98, and R. Jane (rvey)
Seifer '99; and 10 great-grandchildren.
W. Ross Meredith, Jr. '42, 83, of Elgin died
December 28, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army
Signal Corps during World War II in the Texas
National Guard while attending law school at the
University of Texas and he served in the U.S.
Army in the JAG during the Korean War. He
joined the law firm of Webb & Webb (which
became Webb, Webb & Meredith) in Elgin in
1960. He retired from practice in 1993. Survivors
include his wife of 58 years, Rosemary.
William F. "Dub" Oxford, Jr.' 42,84, of Beaumont
died April 2. He was an analytical chemist with
Texaco for a short time. He had a 41-year career
with Sun Oil Company in Beaumont as a corro-
sion engineer. He was appointed science advisor
for the Key Exploration Areas Region based in
Dallas in 1970 and he worked in the Artic region
as well as offshore. He held a number of patents
in the field of corrosion-chemistry and drilling
fluids. He was a certified corrosion engineer.
He is listed in the American Men of Science in
. 1961 and in Whos's Who in the Southwest. He
was a past president of the Beaumont A&M
Club and a former Class Agent for the Class of
'42. He was assistant sports editor for The
Battalion at Texas A&M. Survivors include his
wife of 64 years, Nan; a son; two daughters; five
grandsons; two step-grandsons; and six great-
grandchildren.
J. J. Roan, Jr. '42, 89, of Victoria (formerly of
Commerce) died March 19. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from
Farmers Home Administration after 34 years of
service in Childress and Victoria. Survivors
include his wife, Lola; two stepsons; a daughter;
13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Joseph P. "Joe" Watson, Jr. '42, 86, of Houston
(formerly of Oil City, Louisiana; Mildred; and
New London) died April 1. He was a senior at
New London High School when the natural gas
explosion on March 18, 1937, destroyed the
town's only school. He served in the U.S. Army
Signal Corps, assigned to the u.s. Army Air
Corps, installin~ instrument landing systems in
B-17s at Robbms Field, Georgia, and in San
Juan, Puerto Rico. He joined Cities Service
Oil Company in the junior engineering pro-
gram in East Texas and worked with the com-
pany in Gladewater; Bartlesville, Oklahoma
and Houston. He left Cities Service in 1952
and worked for two independent oil compa-
nies before joining Southeastern Public Service
as general manager in Houston. In 1970 he start-
ed his own company, Hydrocarbon Gathering,
Inc., which he ran until his death. He sponsored
three Presidents Endowed Scholarships at Texas
A&M. Survivors include his wife of 60 years,
Doris; a son; a daughter; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Wellington
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G. Watson '44. Memorials may be made to the
President's Endowed Scholarship Program, c/o
Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Dr.,
College Station, Texas 77840-2811.
Forres E. "Woodie" Wood '42, 86, of San
Antonio (formerly of Dripping Springs and
New Braunfels) died March 1. He was in the
insurance business as South and West Texas
manager of Mutual of New York and later as
president of Tower Life Insurance Company. He
founded and became president and CEO of
Alamo Life Insurance Company and later was
vice chairman of the board of First Continental
Life. In the mid-1960s he purchased a small
marina on Canyon Lake and expanded it into a
major operation encompassing all aspects of
watersport rentals, recreation and service as
president and CEO of Canyon Lake Marina. He
served a term as president of the Texas Marina
Association and as a national director of the u.s.
Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was named
Outstanding Young Man of San Antonio in
1951. Survivors include a son, two daughters,
two stepchildren, grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Benjamin T. "Tom" Yager, Jr. '42, 83, of
Caldwell died March 12. He served in the
Philippines and Japan during World War II. He
was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple
Heart. He was a partner in the Woodson
Lumber Companies for more than 50 years and
served as president and CEO. He was president
of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas in
1970 and was awarded the Lumberman of the
Year Award in 1976. Survivors include his wife
of 63 years, Nettie; two daughters; and six
grandchildren. Memorials for the TAMU
Student Leadership Retreat Center may be
made to Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George
Bush Dr., College Station, Texas 77840-2811.
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Theodore M. "Ted" Anderson '43, 84, of
Corpus Christi (formerly of Walsenberg,
Colorado, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
died March 28. He served in the U.S. Army in
the South Pacific during World War II. He
graduated from the University of Texas School
of Law in 1948 and practiced real estate and
probate law and family law in Corpus Christi
from 1948-98. He founded Corpus Christi
Title Company in 1955. He sold the company
to First American Title in 1993. He was
involved in the development of residential and
commercial properties, including Raintree
Plaza Shopping. Center (now the Ashley
Center) and Oakhurst Plaza and a manufac-
tured housing development. He owned South
Park Center. He was instrumental in forming
the Legal Aid Society of the Nueces County Bar
Association in 1950 and the Family Counseling
Services, serving as chairman of the board for
several years. He coordinated a project to pro-
vide transitional housing for the homeless of
Corpus Christi (efforts continued today with
the Salvation Army) and was president of the
board of Builders of Transitional Housing,
Inc. He also served as chairman of the Legal
Aid Committee of the Corpus Christi Bar
Association. He was president of the board of
the United Way of Corpus Christi. He was
instrumental in the founding of the Corpus
Christi Lawyer publication of the Corpus
Christi Bar Association. Survivors include his
wife of 55 years, Peggy; two sons; two daugh-
ters; six grandchildren; and a sister.
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Prather H. "Pat" Brown, Jr. '43 of Holiday
Island, Arkansas, died on his 84th birthday,
November 21, 2005. He served in the U.S.
Marine Corps during World War II. He retired
from the Civil Air Patrol as a lieutenant colonel
after many years of service. He retired in 1988
after 22 years as tax assessor of Johnson County,
Olathe, Kansas. Survivors include a sister.
Jean G. Goppert '43,84, of Rancho Palos Verdes,
California (formerly of Edna), died May 5. He
was a second lieutenant in the 8th Air Reserve
during World War II supporting the gliders
used in the invasion of Normandy. He later
worked in the emerging space program with the
Minuteman, Agena and Corona projects. He
retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 at the
rank of colonel. He received the Legion of Merit
for his ability to deliver satellites and booster
rockets on time and under budget. In retirement
he became a blue water sailor. In 1985 he sailed
from Long Beach, California, to Europe and nav-
igated the canals of France for several years
before returning to the Caribbean. His sailing
days ended when his boat was lost to Hurricane
Hugo. He was a bugler in the Field Artillery
Band at Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife
of 60 years, Yvonne; a son; two daughters; seven
grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters.
William R. Johnson '43, 83, of Palestine (for-
merly of Burkburnett and Neches) died January
6. He served in the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, Maryland, and in Japan until
the end of the war. He joined Monsanto in Texas
City and headed up the process development
group and was instrumental in the development
and commercialization of Monsanto's acetic
acid process. He worked for Monsanto for 36
years. He was also a rancher. He moved to
Palestine in 1986. Survivors include his wife of
60 years, Gene; a son, Michael R. Johnson '71;
two daughters; five grandchildren, including
Jennifer E. Clark '95; a brother; and two sisters.
William J. Kelber' 43,84, of Salem, Oregon (for-
merly of Rhame, North Dalcota, and Ontario,
California), died April 10 of heart failure. He was
a captain in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps in
China and India during World War II. He was
awarded the Bronze Star. He owned and operat-
ed Dr. Kelber's Pet Hospital in Ontario from
1947-89. He was a past president of the Orange
Belt Veterinary Medical Association. Survivors
include two sons, three daughters, eight grand-
children, six great -grandchildren and four sisters.
Edwin B. Perry' 43,84, of San Antonio (former-
ly of Lampasas and Palestine) died April 27. He
was a B-17 pilot during World War II. His crew
was never shot down during a mission. He
worked at Convair in Fort Worth before his
career in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the
Air Force in 1969 with the rank of lieutenant
colonel. He then worked for Gates Engineering
Sales Company, Flight Safety Foundation, Bell
Helicopter and General Dynamics. He retired in
1987 and moved to San Antonio. He was drum
major in the Infantry Band of the Fightin'Texas
Aggie Band at Texas A&M. Survivors include a
son, David E. Perry '77, and a grandson, Andrew
1. Perry '09.
Cecil H. Dickson '44, 83, of Hearne died
December 2, 2005. He was a bombardier/aerial
observer and instructor and training officer in
the 224th Army Air Force during World War II.
He retired after almost 35 years at 1i
as a chemistry professor and WI
Engineering Experiment Station as a
engineer. Survivors include his wife, "
and a sister.
Maynard J. Finkelstein '44, 85, of
merly of El Campo) died March 2. H
the U.S. Army during World War II.
career civilian engineer with the u.s.
Raymond C. "Ray" Gorzycki '44, 82
died March 29. He retired from
Mortgage Company in 1984 as an
Survivors include his wife of 54 y
three sons, Larry R. Gorzycki '76,
Gorzycki '77, and Richard D. Go
five grandchildren, including
Gorzycki '04, Richard D. Gorzycki '
A. Gorzycki '07.
Darrell E. Griffin, Jr. '44, 83, of N
Louisiana, died March 20. He served
Army in the Tank Destroyers and
Corps of Engineers during World WaF
a participant in the 1946 Muster on
Island. He retired from active duty .
major after time in the Air Defense
attended Penn State University for
program to train retired military
teach in junior colleges. He retired fr
College in New Orleans as professor
tural engineering and director of E
ning. He was a longtime board m
New Orleans A&M Club. He was 0
polo team at Texas A&M. Survivors
wife, Jane; a son, Darrell E. Gri
daughter, and three grandchildre
William E. Griffin '06.
Marcus "Bernay" Martin' 44, 85, 0
(formerly of Morgan) died April 2 .
for the Worth Food Market chain,
Piggly- Wiggly, and retired from G
in 1986. Survivors include a son.
Dan G. McAnally '44, 83, of
February 14. He served in the U.S.
World War II. He was an engin
Instruments from 1949 until he
was instrumental in the emergin
of the Laser Guided Weapon S
Underwater Acoustic Enemy Det
He also served as a consultant in
ment of a medical electronics la
University of Texas Southwest
School in Dallas. Survivors indu
daughter, six grandchildren an
grandchildren.
Arthur 1. "Ike" McCarroll '44,84
(formerly of Miles and Junction)
He served with the 5th Army in
World War II. He was one of the 0 .
of City Lumber in San Angelo
Midland in 1951 to open How
Lumber Company. When he sol
in 1993, the company was the last
18 lumber yards in Midland still
also had business interest in sev
commercial buildings in Midlan
Andrews. He and several partners
subdivisions in Midland in the 19
He was an Eagle Scout and re .
Beaver Award in 1970 and the
Award in 1985. He served as p
Buffalo Trail Council of Boy Seo
Survivors include his wife, Dessie; a son; a
daughter; two stepdaughters; a grandson; and a
brother, Charles W. McCarroll, Jr. '41.
Robert 1. "Bob" McWhorter' 44,84, of Eldorado
died April 27. He served during World War II
and during the Korean War. He had run a vari-
ety store in Eldorado before he was called to
serve in the Korean War. He was Schleicher
County judge from 1971-79. Survivors include
his wife of 39 years, Lucille, and a brother.
Charles C. Mitchell' 44,84, of Hunt (formerly of
Fort Worth) died AprillO. He served in the u.s.
Army in the Pacific theater during World War II
and was assigned to early occupation forces in
Japan at the end of the war. He was honorably
discharged with the rank of captain. He worked
in aeronautical engineering before completing a
master's degree in international marketing at
Thunderbird School (The Garvin School of
International Management) in Arizona. He held
positions in numerous locations throughout the
United States serving primarily as an interna-
tional representative in Latin America and
retired from Midwestern Machinery in Joplin,
Missouri, in 1990 as vice president of marketin~.
He moved to Hunt in 1996. Survivors include hIS
wife, Juanita; a daughter; two stepchildren; and
two grandsons.
Warren D. Phelps '44, 81, of Doddridge,
Arkansas (formerly of Weatherford), died July 2,
2005. He served in World War II. He retired from
Mobil Oil Corporation after 21 years as a petro-
leum engineer. He then worked at International
Paper Company for 10 years. Survivors include
his wife of 58 years, Margaret; a son; and three
grandchildren.
Joseph E. Quin '44,82, of Dickinson (former-
ly of New Orleans, Louisiana) died February
18. He served in the u.s. Army in the Pacific
theater during World War II. He retired as
plant controller with Union Carbide after 38
years of service.
John H. Rafferty, Jr. '44, 84, of Hempstead died
April 7 of pulmonary fibrosis. He served in the
u.s. Army in Europe during World War II and
in Okinawa, Japan, and Korea during the
Korean War. He was an advisor to the Turkish
Central Staff in Ankara, Turkey. He retired at
the rank of lieutenant colonel with 27 years of
active duty. He was awarded the Legion of
Merit for his work in modernizing the Turkish
Army logistics system. He retired after 15 years
as county road administrator in 1984 and
retired again in 2003 from Prairie View A&M
University as director of telecommunications.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; four children;
three stepchildren; eight grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren;
two brothers; and two sisters.
Lawrence H. Sharp, Sr. '44, 83, of San Antonio
(formerly of Saint Louis, Missouri) died June
3. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers'"in Europe during World War II. He
joined City Public Service Board where he
worked as superintendent of gas operations
and later, gas construction. He had served as
president of the Texas Gas Association. He was
an Eagle Scout. He was commander of the
Second Battalion of the Coast Artillery Corps
Regiment at Texas A&M. Survivors include a
son, a daughter and a grandson.
William M. "Bill" Warren '44, 88, of College
Station (formerly of Michigan) died March 27.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during
World War II, including two years with the First
Marine Division in the Pacific theater on New
Britain, Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Okinawa and in
Teintsen, China. He taught animal husbandry
courses and coached the livestock judging team
at Texas A&M while he did graduate work at
Texas A&M and after the war until 1955. He
joined the animal sciences department at
Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in 1955
where he was department head for 23 years. He
retired from Auburn in 1980 and took the posi-
tion of executive director of the Santa Gertrudis
Breeders International Association in Kingsville.
He retired in 1988 and moved to College Station.
He joined the Texas Agricultural Extension
Service in 1989 as director of the International
Stockman's School in conjunction with the
Houston Stock Show. He retired from that posi-
tion in 1993. Survivors include his wife of 60
years, Carolyn; six sons; 14 grandchildren; nine
great -grandchildren; and two sisters.
James W. Whaley' 44, 82, of Houston (formerly
of Port Arthur) died February lO. He served
during World War II. He retired from the U.S.
Postal Service after 25 years of service. Survivors
include his wife of 61 years, Cora; three daugh-
ters; ei~ht grandchildren, including Ryan M.
Norris 04; and eight great-grandchildren.
Robert H. Williams '44, 83, of San Diego,
California (formerly of Eldorado), died January
15. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired
pilot. He lettered in football at Texas A&M in
1941 and 1942. Survivors include his wife, Ann;
two daughters; eight grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; and a sister.
Leland C. Grumbles '45, 84, of College Station
died May 4. He was in private practice as a vet-
erinarian before accepting a research position
at Rhode Island State University and later
Louisiana State University. He returned to
Texas A&M in 1949. He took a leave of absence
for two years to serve in the U.S. Air Force
Veterinary Corps. He was head of the veteri-
nary microbiology department at Texas A&M
for 20 years until 1977 when he stepped down
to concentrate on research and teaching. He
retired from Texas A&M in 1986 and was
named professor emeritus of veterinary micro-
biology and parasitology. He taught in the
USDA's food safety and inspection class at
Texas A&M after he retired. He received the
American Association of Avian Pathologists'
Special Service Award in 1983 and the Texas
poultry industry's Golden Feather Award in
1984 sponsored by the Texas Poultry
Federation. Survivors include his wife of 62
years, Helen; two daughters, including Paula
Grumbles Hewes '69; five grandchildren,
including Michael T. Hewes '98; four great-
grandchildren; and a sister.
Robert P. McCoy, Jr. '45, 82, of Cameron died
February 9. He was a fighter pilot in the U.S.
Navy aboard the USS Wasp during World War II.
He was a veterinarian and practiced in Port
Arthur and Brenham before joining the USDA
Meat and Poultry Inspection Division. He
retired as the area supervisor of Texas and New
Mexico. He then ranched in Milano. Survivors
include his wife of eight years, Billye; a son,
Michael D. McCoy '81; and a stepson.
Joe B. Pettit, Jr. '45, 84, of Madera, California
(formerly of Gainesville), died April 24. He was
a combat infantryman with the 91st Infantry
Division in Italy during World War II. He was
awarded two Bronze Stars. He was a teacher,
counselor and football and tennis coach at high
schools in Texas and California. He was on the
basketball team at Texas A&M and was an asso-
ciate letterman as a yell leader. Survivors include
his wife of 57 years, Eilene; two sons; a daughter;
four grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; and
his stepmother.
Joseph E. Wesp '45, 81, of San Marcos (for-
merly of New York City, New York) died March
19. He graduated from Baylor Medical School
in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force
Medical Service for 38 years, retiring in 1980 as
a brigadier general. His last assignment was Air
Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base,
where he was ATC surgeon general. He was
rated. a senior flight surgeon. His military
awards include the Legion of Merit and the
Meritorious Service Medal. He was a diplo-
mate of the American Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, a fellow of the American College
of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a founder
and past president of the Western Society of
Obstetrics and Gynecology. Survivors include
seven children, including Stephen K. Wesp '71,
Michael A. Wesp '79, Peter J. Wesp '82, and
Thomas A. Wesp '87; 17 grandchildren, includ-
ing Christopher R. Wesp '07 and Michael D.
Wesp '09; and two great-grandchildren.
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Charles W. "Charlie" Edwards, Jr. '46, 81, of
Granbury (formerly of Marfa) died February 14.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during
World War II and received the Purple Heart for
injuries he received on Iwo Jima. He was a vet-
erinarian and retired from a mixed veterinary
practice after more than 50 years. He was a
member of the Texas Board of Veterinary
Examiners from 1975-79. He was recognized as
Diagnostician of the Year in 1985 by the Texas
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and
as General Practitioner of the Year in 1997 by the
Texas Veterinary Medical Association. He was
named an outstanding alumnus of Texas A&M's
College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He pub-
lished a book of his memories of his 50 years in
practice, Up to My Armpits: Adventures of a West
Texas Veterinarian, in 2002. Survivors include his
wife, Jo Ann; two daughters; four grandchildren;
and two great-granddaughters.
Wayne E. Flowe '46, 80, of Missouri City (for-
merly of Mount Vernon) died April 6. He served
in the combat infantry of the U.S. Army in the
European theater during World War II. He
served on the Architectural Control Committee
of Quail Valley Homeowners Association. He
was a registered professional engineer. Survivors
include his wife of 53 years, Effie; a son; three
grandchildren; a brother; and a sister. Memorials
may be made to The Association of Former
Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station,
Texas 77840-2918.
John G. Hancock '46, 82, of Tucson, Ariwna
(formerly of Alpine and Corona, New Mexico),
died May 16. He served in the 102nd Infantry
Division ("The Fighting Ozarks") in the
European theater during World War II. He was
a construction engineer with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers on the dam at O. C. Fisher
Lake at San Angelo and at Big Spring Air Force
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worked on high-rise construction projects in El
Paso; Phoenix, Arizona; and in California in San
Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. He
moved to Dallas in 1977 where he was a con-
sulting engineer for Austin Commercial, Inc.,
working on projects like the Hotel Anatole;
Dallas' tallest building, the green-lit 72-story
Bank of America Building; an expansion of the
DFW international airport; the American
Airlines arena and EDS headquarters in Piano.
Survivors include three sons; a grandson; two
bothers; and a sister.
Will M. Hannis, Jr. '46, 81, of Olney died
February 14. He served in the 4th Infantry
Division during World War II and saw action on
D-Day in Normandy. His military awards
include a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He
was a partner in Olney Drilling Company and a
farmer, rancher and investor. Survivors include
his wife of 60 years, Bettye; a son, William T.
Hannis '73; five grandchildren; six great-grand-
children; and a sister.
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Kenneth M. McEnroe '46, 81, of Silo am Springs,
Arkansas (formerly of Hull-Daisetta), died
February 27. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps
during World War II. He was a licensed veteri-
narian in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. He
had practiced veterinary medicine in Brenham
and Georgetown before joining the USDA. He
worked with the USDA from 1954-73 as circuit
supervisor of the Poultry Inspection Division in
Waco; regional director of the Poultry
Inspection Division in Dallas; deputy adminis-
trator of agricultural marketing service; director
of Poultry Inspection and Meat Inspection
Divisions in Washington, D.c. and administra-
tor of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Service;
and associate administrator of Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service in Washington, D.C.
He worked as a consultant to Simmons
Industries, Peterson Industries, and George's
Inc. and was executive vice president of George's
Inc. from 1972-81. He was veterinarian-in-
charge for the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service Area in Jackson, Mississippi,
and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was CEO of
Arkansas Surgical Supply Inc. and owner of
Agri-Business Consultants Inc. in Siloam
Springs, retiring for the third time at age 77. He
received a presidential citation from President
Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 for his outstanding
service in the USDA. He was named Arkansas
Poultry Federation's Man of the Year in 1975. He
was named in Who's Who in American
Government in 1971-72. Survivors include his
wife, Gloria; three daughters; five grandchildren;
a brother, Patrick J. McEnroe, Jr. '42; and a sister.
Cecill. Parker, Sr. '46,80, of Ardmore, Oklahoma
(formerly of Powell), died March 3. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II and the
Korean War with tours in France, Germany,
Japan and the United States. He became a char-
tered life underwriter and worked for Texas Life
""Insurance for 50 years. He was a past president of
Mclennan County Texas A&M Club. Survivors
include his wife of 59 years, Edith; two sons; four
grandchildren; and a brother.
Alan Woods '46, 82, of Denton (formerly of
Omaha, Nebraska, and Dallas) died March 26
after a short illness. He was a hospital corpsman
in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a
retired veterinarian. Survivors include his wife of
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60 years, Ann; three sons; a ~randdaughter; two
great -grandchildren; and a sIster.
Edsel J. Burkhart' 47, 86, of Bryan (formerly of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) died April 25. He
served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He
retired as co-owner of Spencer Buchanan and
Associates. Survivors include his wife, Anne; a
daughter; two grandsons; a great-granddaugh-
ter; and a sister.
Bobby J. "Bob" Harrell '47, 79, of Broomfield,
Colorado (formerly of Waco), died unexpected-
ly April 3 of heart failure. He served with the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers in Germany in post-
war reconstruction helping survey and repair the
Frankfurt Airport. He served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps Reserve for five years. He had been a
junior petroleum engineer at Mene Grande Oil
Company, a subsidiary of Gulf Oil Company
operating in Venezuela, before he graduated
from Texas A&M. He continued with the com-
pany in various positions in oil production in
the eastern part of Venezuela. In 1965 he joined
Oasis Oil Company in Libya, North Africa,
where he was superintendent of production :in
all three desert camps and the seaport before
being transferred to the home office in Tripoli as
manager of production. In 1974 he was appoint-
ed vice president of production and engineering.
He returned to the United States in 1978 and
operated several small businesses of his own in
the Denver, Colorado, area from 1980 until his
death. He was an Eagle Scout. Survivors include
his wife of 48 years, Pat, and a son. Memorials
may be made to The Association of Former
Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station,
Texas 77840-2918.
Patrick H. Keefe, Jr. '47, 80, of Victoria died
March 22. He was a resident engineer for the
Texas Highway Department. Survivors include
a sister.
Joseph N. Miale '47, 86, of Lawrenceville, New
Jersey (formerly of Johnston, Rhode Island),
died March 16. He retired from the U.S. Army in
1980 with the rank of major. He had been in the
U.S. Army Air Corps Band and the Chemical
Corps during his career in the Army. He retired
after 37 years with the Mobil Technical Center
in Princeton as a senior research chemist. His
research contributed to the development of the
catalytic converter. He held 99 patents for
Mobil Corporation. Survivors include his wife,
Margaret; a son; two daughters; a granddaugh-
ter; two brothers; and a sister.
Herman H. Collier '48, 84, of Temple (formerly
of Mexia) died May 28. He served in the U.S.
Army in the European theater during World War
II. He retired from the Texas Agricultural
Extension service in 1983 and moved back to
Temple in 2001. Survivors include a son, three
grandchildren and three sisters.
Robert G. "Bob" Drouet '48, 78, of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana (formerly of Alexandria,
Louisiana), died March 15. He served in the
U.S. Navy during World War II and in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. He was a
civil/structural engineer. Survivors include his
wife of 54 years, Leona; a son; a daughter; and
nine grandchildren.
John E. Kirkpatrick, Sr. '48, 78, of Houston (for-
merly of Denver, Colorado; Beaumont; and
Galveston) died February 14. He served in
U.S. Navy. He was a homebuilder for Shamr
Homes by Jack Kirkpatrick. His developme
include Meadowcreek Village and Glenbr
Valley in Houston and Green Tee, Woodc
and Corrigan in Pearland. He worked as a b
ker and inspector in later years. He had bee
longtime resident of Sea Isle in Galveston
later of Nassau Bay. Survivors include a so
daughter, four grandchildren and a sister.
Richard L. "Dick" Ploch '48, 78, of Dallas (D
merly of Gillette) died March 18. He was a
tain during the Korean War and earned
Bronze Star. He was an agent for Southwest
Life for 32 years. He continued to work as
independent agent until his death. He ear
his certified life underwriter designation
1964. Survivors include his wife of 53 y
Bernardine; six daughters, including Mau
Ploch King '84; 15 grandchildren, indu .
Benjamin M. Perez '03, Bridget K. Saunders'
and R. Taylor Stansbury '07; four great-gr
children; and a brother, Herbert J. Ploch '43.
Billy C. Smith' 48, 79, of Marble Falls (form
of Burnet) died December 31, 2005. He serv
the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War
He worked in his family's third-generation b
ness. He served as president of the Chambe
Commerce. Survivors include a daughter;
grandchildren, including J. Heath Brewer'
and a great-grandson.
Jordan M. "Mon" Telford,'Jr. '48, 79, of San
California (formerly of Brownfield), died
9. He served in the U.S. Navy. He had a farm n
Sanger and held a variety of jobs including
buyer for Gallo Winery. He was an appraiser
manager of the Federal Land Bank of Pres
California. He retired from the bank in 1977
farmed full-time with his family. Survi
include his wife of 60 years, Jerri; a son;
daughters; six grandchildren; and four gr
granddaughters.
Edgar L. "Ed" "Tiny" Yon Rosenberg' 48, 77
Houston (formerly ofTemple) died March 1
complications from a hip injury. He worke
manufacturing and service companies in the
industry before joining Exxon Production
Research Company as a senior research scien
He later opened a consulting practice. He
nine U.S. patents and was recognized as
expert in pipelines and welding. He was c
man of the American Gas Association Pi
Research Committee NG 18 for many years
was chairman emeritus of American Petrol.
Institute (Standard) 1104. Survivors includ
wife of 57 years, Jean; a son; two grandchil
and a brother.
Robert C. Alexander '49, 81, of Vald'
Georgia (formerly of Shanghai, China),
February 14. He served in the U.S. Army C
of Engineers during World War II, s
action in the Battle of the Bulge, and was in
third wave that landed on Omaha Beach d
the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Su .
include his wife, Sally; two daughters; and
grandchildren.
Fred L. Finke '49, 81, of Amarillo (former
Pottsboro and Canyon) died January 4. He
pilot in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include
sons, four grandchildren, four great-grand
dren and a sister.
Raymond B. Havlik '49, 77, of Pasadena (for-
merly of Moulton) died September 13, 2005.
Survivors include a daughter.
Martin E. Jarrell '49, 79, of Camp Wood (for-
merly of Fort Worth and Wiley) died January 15.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during
World War II. He worked for Chance Vought
Aircraft and its successors for 30 years until 1979.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth; two
daughters; seven grandchildren, including Troy
D. Hibbitts '92 and Toby J. Hibbitts '00; eight
great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Edward J. "Ed" Opersteny '49, 83, of College
Station (formerly of Wheelock and Edge) died
April 28. He was a captain in the u.s. Army
Coast Artillery in the European theater during
World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 1980
with the rank oflieutenant colonel. He was with
Monsanto Chemical Company for 32 years, first
in the Texas City plant for 25 years where he was
an engineering fellow and then in the home
office in St. Louis, Missouri, where he retired in
1982. He moved back to College Station after he
retired. Survivors include his wife of 33 years,
Laura; two daughters; four grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; and a sister.
Gerald 1. Stewart '49, 77, of San Angelo (for-
merly of Cross Plains and Melvin) died May 1.
He set up high school agriculture departments
and taught three years each in Miles and then
Van Horn. A temporary summer job selling life
insurance led him to a career in life underwrit-
ing. He was a city commissioner from 1968-72.
He was a past president of the San Angelo
Association of Life Underwriters. He was com-
mander of Company C in the Corps of Cadets at
Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife of 56
years, June; two daughters; four grandchildren;
and a brother.
Ronald G. Bergquist, Sr. '50, 77, of PIano (for-
merly of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and Lufkin)
died January 13. He served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War. He worked for Scott
Paper Company on the Coosa River in
Alabama, Bowater Paper Company in Calhoun,
Tennessee, and SoutWand Paper Company in
Houston. He designed, constructed, and operat-
ed a KOA Kampground in College Station in the
late 1970s. He later worked for Hearne Oil
Refinery in Hearne and Atkinson Candy
Company in Lufkin. Survivors include his wife
of 57 years, Faye; a son; two daughters; two
grandsons; and a brother.
Donald F. Carroll '50, 78, of Huntsville (former-
ly of College Station) died March 20. He served
in the u.s. Navy during World War II and was a
lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean War. He retired from First National Bank
as director. He was owner and president of the
Don Carroll Company for many years. Survivors
include his wife of 54 years, Lorene; a son; a
daughter; two granddaughters; and a sister.
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James F. Elam '50, 76, of Sarasota, Florida (for-
merly of Morrison, Tennessee), died February
19. He served in the u.s. Navy. He was a chemist
with the health care industry. Survivors include
three brothers.
John 1. "Brickey" Erwin '50, 77, of New Orleans,
Louisiana (formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, and
San Benito), died March 2. He was a first lieu-
tenant in the U.S. Army in Germany during the
Korean War. He was a landman for Pure Oil
Company and American Exploration Company
and later became a self-employed oil and gas
lease broker. Survivors include his wife of 42
years, Fay; two daughters; and a sister.
Edgar R. Ground '50, 80, of Paris (formerly of
DeSoto) died February 25. He served in the
U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II.
He was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army
after graduation. He taught for several years in
DeSoto, Duncanville and Dallas and started
the vocational agriculture department at
Duncanville High School before becoming a
Registered Holstein dairyman. He and his
brother established Ground Brothers Dairy in
DeSoto in the early 1950s and over the course'
of 21 years developed a herd of Registered
Holsteins. From 1979-93 he and his son
owned and operated Groundcrest Farms, a
Registered Holstein dairy in Paris. He retired
from farming in 1993. Survivors include his
wife of 55 years, Mickie; a son, Mark A.
Ground '74; a daughter; a grandson; and a
brother, Henry R. Ground '48.
Sam Madrid, Jr. '50, 80, of San Antonio died
March 30. He served in the U.S. Navy in the West
Coast, South Pacific and the East Coast during
World War II. He began working at Kelly Air
Force Base in 1951 as a design engineer. In 1946
he became chief of the mechanical branch in the
material management division. He was promot-
ed to aerospace ground equipment division chief
in the directorate of maintenance in 1971. He
was the first Hispanic to reach those levels. From
1975-88 he was executive assistant for four cen-
ter commanders and six vice commanders. He
received the Air Force's award for exceptional
civilian service. He served as chairman of the
Bexar County Hospital board of managers. His
work in promoting career opportunities in sci-
ence and engineering to students led to the
establishment of an endowed scholarship in his
name, the Sam Madrid Scholarship in Science
and Engineering, at the University of Texas at
San Antonio in 1994. Survivors include his wife,
Olga; a son; a daughter; three grandchildren; and
two sisters.
Jimmie G. "Jim" Magruder '50, 76, of
Orlando, Florida (formerly of Fort Worth and
Dallas), died February 19 of complications of
Alzheimer's disease. He served in the U.S. Air
Force flying a B-29 Super Fortress. He was
with the Strategic Air Command 19th
Bombardment Wing when he captained the B-
47 with the youngest crew in the SAC at the
time. His military awards include the Air Medal.
He was a captain for Braniff Airways for 25
years. He was a certified instructor for the
National Rifle Association. He was command-
er of the Air Force unit at Texas A&M.
Survivors include his wife, Lee; a son, Donn R.
Magruder '73; a daughter; three grandchil-
dren, Allison Magruder Richardson '01, John
R. Magruder '04, and Caroline K. Fair '09; a
great-granddaughter; and a sister.
Arthur Barlemann, Jr. '51, 83, of Canyon Lake
(formerly of San Antonio) died February 23.
He retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of
major. He retired as county extension agent for
Sterling County. Survivors include his wife of
52 years, Halley.
Byron H. Fuller '51, 78, of North Richland Hills
(formerly of Bivins) died February 28. He
served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War
II and during the Korean War. He retired from
the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of
colonel. He worked for General Dynamics
before joining LTV and retired from LTV after
more than 30 years of service. Survivors
include a son; three daughters, including
Robin D. Fuller Roundtree '81 and R. Susan
Fuller Kirchhoff '84; nine grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; a brother; and a sister.
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Ralph 1. Terry '51, 84, of Bryan (formerly of
Lockhart) died May 1. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He was a business
owner in Bryan since the 1950s. Memorials may
be made to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary
Medicine, Suite 101-VMA, College Station,
, Texas 77843-4461.
Ramon Garcia, Jr. '52, 78, of San Antonio (for-
merly of Laredo) died March 25. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II and was a
captain in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps
stationed in Seoul, South Korea, during the
Ko'rean War. He received a jurisprudence law
degree from Saint Mary's University School of
Law. He retired from the City Tax Office in San
Antonio were he worked for many years as an
assistant tax attorney. Survivors include a broth-
er, Gustavo Garcia '50, and two sisters.
Peter J. "Pete" Golla '52, 76, or' Baytown (for-
merly of Corpus Christi) died February 18. He
was a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and worked
in the development of special jet and rocket
fuels. He was an engineer at the Baytown
Refinery of Exxon Corporation. He retired in
1992 after 41 years of service. He was a consult-
ant for other refineries worldwide in retirement.
He was a licensed professional engineer.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Irene;
seven children, including Thomas A. Golla '81;
23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Damian F. Golla '54 and Jude T.
Golla '60; and a sister.
Joseph G. Miller, Jr. '52, 75, of San Antonio died
May 15. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and
as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1966.
He retired after 26 years as a Soil Conservation
Service engineer in Uvalde. Survivors include his
wife of 53 years, Joan; two sons; two daughters;
five grandchildren; and a brother.
John A. Schmidt '52, 75, of Shreveport,
Louisiana (formerly of Slaton), died January
18. He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army in
Germany during the Korean War. He retired
after 38 years in the medical supply business.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; 'a: daugh-
ter, Cynthia M. Schmidt Habernicht '88; and
two sisters.
James H. Starling '52, 80, of Garland died March
26. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Guam
and Iwo Jima during World War II. He received
the Purple Heart after being wounded in action
at Iwo lima. He was a general contractor in
Bryan, Port Arthur and the Dallas area for 40
years. He built numerous schools and churches.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda; a son, James B.
Starling '69; two daughters; three stepchildren;
seven grandchildren, including Melissa 1.
(Lyons) McDonald '93 and J. Clint Lyons '04;
and four great-grandchildren.
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ly of EI Paso) died unexpectedly February 2 from
a stroke. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War. He was a retired industrial engineer
for Lockheed Martin. Survivors include his wife
of 44 years, Joyce; two sons, including David B.
Webb '88; three stepsons; nine grandchildren;
and a sister.
Don 1. Bull '53, 76, of Houston (formerly of
Willacy County, San Benito and Bryan) died
January 28. He served in the u.s. Army. He was
an agricultural research scientist and head of
the USDA Veterinary Entomology Research
Unit in College Station. He moved to Houston
after he retired. Survivors include a daughter, C.
Diane Bull Spjut '81; three grandchildren; and
a brother.
James C. "Buddy" Cooper '53, 74, of Fort Worth
(formerly of New London) died August 16,
2005. He served in the u.s. Army during the
Korean War at White Sands Proving Grounds in
New Mexico where he engineered missile guid-
ance systems. He retired in 1999 from Lockheed
Martin (formerly General Dynamics, Convair)
as an electrical engineer. He specialized in ana-
log and digital electronic flight control systems
and contributed to the development and refine-
ments of the FIll and F-16 aircraft. Survivors
include his wife of 54 years, Barbara; two sons; a
daughter; six grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
Jack H. Harper '53, 78, of Richardson (formerly
of Waco) died April 12. He served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War and in the U.S.
Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. His military
awards include the Purple Heart and three
Bronze Stars. He was an Eagle Scout. Survivors
include his wife of 51 years, Janetta; a son; a
daughter; a grandson; a brother, James Wilson
Harper '58; and two sisters.
Jerry A. Nickerson '53, 75, of Magnolia (for-
merly of Baytown) died March 26. He served in
the U.S. Army Reserve at the beginning of his
career with Humble Oil & Refining Company.
He retired from the company, then known as
Exxon, in 1991 after 38 years. He began with the
company building service stations and became
known for his expertise in underground storage
tank (UST) design and installation. He installed
the first fiberglass UST in the industry in
Miami, Florida, in 1970. After he retired from
Exxon, he worked with the Texas Engineering
Extension Service writing coursework and
teaching UST installation and removal courses
required by the state of Texas to obtain a license
to install or remove USTs. He also served as a
consultant to the U.S. Navy for the removal of
the largest UST in the world at Pearl Harbor. He
was an expert witness in numerous UST litiga-
tion cases. Survivors include his wife of 55 years,
Flora Mae; five children, Jerry A. Nickerson, Jr.
'75, Michael F. Nickerson '77, Carolyn
Nickerson Hinson '85, Catherine Nickerson
4"Kelley '&5, and M.' Todd Nickerson '93; and
seven grandchildren.
Ronald J. "Buddy" Williams, Jr. '53, 74, of San
Antonio (formerly of Houston and Irving) died
April 24. He retired from civil service in 1993 as
director of the U.S. Army Healthcare
Management Engineering Activity. He was listed
in Who's Who in America in 1974 and in Who's
Who in the South in 1975. Survivors include his
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wife of 50 years, Gloria; a son; a daughter; eight
grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister.
Raymond A. "R.A?' Blackwell '54, 74, of
Lockhart died January 24 after a brief illness. He
served in the U.S. Army. He was assistant county
agent in Johnson County. He had a 31-year
career with Swift & Co in Denver, Colorado, and
Chicago, Illinois. He returned to Lockhart and
cattle ranching after he retired. He was an Eagle
Scout. Survivors include his wife of 51 years,
Nancy; two children; and four grandchildren,
including Jillian 1. Blackwell '08.
Gerald R. Fuller '54, 86, of Mesa, Arizona (for-
merly of Chandler, Arizona), died February 7.
He was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army
Reserve. He taught agricultural science at
Arizona State University in Tempe. He then
worked as a veterinarian for the USDA Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service and the
Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. He was
an Eagle Scout. Survivors include his wife of 64
years, Glenda; five sons; a daughter; 29 grand-
children; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers;
and three sisters.
Charles W. Powell '54, 74, of Granbury (former-
ly of Sherman) died April 3. He served in the
U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was dean
of students for five years, director of student
services for 10 years and director of veterans and
handicapped services at Texas A&M. Survivors
include his wife of 56 years, Pauline; three sons,
including Gary D. Powell '78 and Stephen F.
Powell '78; a daughter; seven grandchildren;
three great -grandchildren; and two sisters.
Tarvin F. "T.F?' Webb '54, 84, of El Dorado,
Arkansas (formerly of Harrell, Arkansas), died
April 10. He served in the 33rd Infantry
Division of the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis,
Washington. He made five wet landings in the
South Pacific and served to captain in the U.S.
Army Reserve. He joined the U.S. Department
of Agriculture in 1955 and retired in 1982 as
branch chief. He worked in the Beltsville
Research Center in Maryland. He was author or
co-author of 82 publications. He was listed in
the North America and International Who's
Who. He retired to El Dorado.
HerbertA. "Herb" Breedlove '55, 83, of Missouri
City (formerly of Homer, Louisiana) died March
7. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army in the
Philippines during World War II. He worked
with various utility companies in Texas and later
moved to Cape Kennedy in Florida during the
Apollo Program. He joined Fluor Engineering
and Constructors in 1970. He retired in 1983
and worked for the city of Austin, SIP Parsons
and Litwin. Survivors include his wife of 58
years, Dovie; a daughter; and two grandchildren.
Jerry D. Johnson '55, 71, of Sandia (formerly of
Corpus Christi) died April 14. He was a captain
in the U.S. Army and commanding officer of his
U.S. Army Reserve unit. He was a mechanical
engineer and retired from Coastal Refining in
Corpus Christi. He was a director of the Nueces
County A&M Club. Survivors include his wife
of 51 years, Mar~aret; three sons, including
David B. Johnson 87; a daughter; eight grand-
children, includin~ James M. Skoruppa '99,
Kendra J. Johnson 06, and Kyle R. Johnson '06;
and four great -grandchildren. Memorials may
be made to The Association of Former
Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Sta
Texas 77840-2918.
Ernesto C. Pabon '55,76, of Houston (form
of Colombia) died January 14. Survivors incl
his wife of 50 years, Norma; five daught
including Margarett Pabon Mendoza '86;
grandchildren; and three sisters.
Robert "Bobby" Wallace, Jr. '56, 83, of Bo
(formerly of Somerville) died February 24.
served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Wi
War II and the Korean War. He retired to B
after a career as a corporate accountant for
ous firms. He moved to Boerne several mon
before his death. Survivors include a son.
William T. "Bill" Milner '57, 75, of Oak Ri
Tennessee (formerly of Forest, Mississippi), .
suddenly February 21. He was a nucl
weapons technician in the U.S. Air Force
witnessed one of a series of nuclear test e
sions at the Nevada Test Site. He moved to
Ridge in 1957 and worked at K-25. In 1962
transferred to the physics division of Oak Ri
National Laboratory where he worked un!"
retired in 2000. He continued to work part-'
at the laboratory until his death. He was an
pioneer in the use of computers to control a
ratus and collect and analyze data for nu
physics experiments. He completed a Ph.D.
physics at the University of Tennessee in I
Survivors include his wife, Maria; two so
stepdaughter; and four grandchildren.
John M. Eagleson '58, 69, of Missouri City (
merly of Nederland) died January 9. He w
captain in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated
South Texas College of Law and worked ~
short time with firms such as Ernst & Ernst
Peat Marwick before partnering with Ga
Davidson to form Davidson & Eagleson in I
Survivors include four children; nve grand
dren; and eight brothers and sisters, indu
Robert R. Eagleson '51.
Raymond H. Greene '5&, 73, ofLufkin (fo
Iy of Gillham, Arkansas) died April 23. He se
in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
was a retired engineer. He had been active in
development and enforcement of building
struction standards during his employment
the city of Tulsa (Oklahoma). Survivors incl
two sons; five grandchildren, including Codt
Greene '08; two brothers; and four sisters.
Hermon L. Taylor '58, 75, of Alba (former
Stinnett, Pampa, McAllen and Victoria)
April 1. He served in the U.S. Army. He ta
industrial arts in the Edinburg School Distri
the Rio Grande Valley. He later taught ind
arts and math in the Victoria ISD for 26
after he received his master's degree from
A&M. He moved to Mineola in 19&6 wher
developed a curriculum for industrial techn
gy and taught industrial technology and
for seven years in the Mineola ISD. He r
from teaching in 1993. He was treasurer 0
local and district units of the Texas R .
Teachers Association for eight years aftel
retired. Survivors include his wife of 50 y
Jean; a son; two daughters; three grandchil(
two brothers; and three sisters.
Kenneth R. Wardlaw '58,74, of Clear Lake
died January 25 from complications of c
He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a civil
neer specializing in the development of paving
materials and community development. He
worked for the Asphalt Institute of Texas, Vulcan
Materials and Exxon Chemical. He was a regis-
tered professional engineer, a licensed real estate
agent and loan officer. Survivors include three
sons, including Stephen P. Wardlaw '80; four
grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.
Tommy 1. Blanton '59, 68, of Hondo (formerly
of Victoria) died April 29. He was a pilot in the
u.s. Air Force in Vietnam. He retired from the
U.S. Air Force in 1982 with the rank of lieutenant
colonel after 22 years of service. He owned and
operated Blanton Computer Systems in San
Antonio after he retired. He sold the business
and retired in 1988. Survivors include his wife,
Ruth; three sons; two daughters; 13 grandchil-
dren; and a brother.
Walter M. "Corky" Clerihew '59, 74, of
Jacksboro died October 21, 2005. He retired
from the u.s. Air Force at the rank of major. He
was a retired rancher. Survivors include his
wife, Patricia; two sons, including James A.
Clerihew '78; a daughter, Susan K. Clerihew
Hruzek '80; five grandchildren; and a brother.
John S. "Jack" Gladwell '59, 73, of Newcastle,
Washington (formerly of Panama), died
January 2. He served in the U.s. Army. He
received a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho
and had been a professor of civil engineering
and had done extensive water resources and
hydraulic research. He ended his professional
career as an international diplomat with
UNESCO in Paris, France, for 12 years. He
authored numerous publications and technical
journals and lectured internationally on hydrolo-
gy and water management. Survivors include his
wife of 45 years, Gail; two daughters, including
Carolyn 1. Gladwell '86; and two grandchildren.
Edward F. "Ed" Lednicky '59, 68, of Houston
(formerly of West) died April 3. He served in
the U.S. Air Force for 21 years in nine states
and in Korea to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
His last assignment was at Pope Air Force Base,
North Carolina, where he was base civil engi-
neer. He moved to Clear Lake and worked as a
NASA contractor with the Space Shuttle
Program at Johnson Space Center and was rec-
ognized for his expertise in safety engineering
and shuttle systems interface. He assisted the
presidential committee after the Challenger
accident in 1986 and provided assistance to the
safety panels during the Return to Flight peri-
od following the Columbia accident in 2003.
He was a member of the Ross Volunteers at
Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife of 46
years, Katy; three sons, including Thomas E.
Lednicky '83 and James K. Lednicky '86; a
daughter, Suzanne M. Lednicky Mika '84; six
grandchildren; two brothers, Jerome J.
Lednicky, Jr. '57 and Bernard 1. Lednicky '63;
and three sisters.
Bobby J. Alexander '60, 68, of Kyle (formerly
of Knippa) dl'ed April 3. He worked in agricul-
ture. Survivors include his wife of 42 years,
Mary Jane; two sons, Michael C. Alexander '90
and Davin M. Alexander '94; a daughter,
Melinda Alexander Duvall '91; and four grand-
children. Memorials may be made to the Texas
A&M Foundation/Aggie Muster Endowment,
401 George Bush Dr., College Station, Texas
77840-2811.
Robert A. Garner, Sr. '60, 68, of College Station
(formerly of Palestine) died May 8. He served in
the U.S. Army. He worked for a private business in
Palestine for two years before returning to Texas
A&M for a master's degree. He coached at A&M
Consolidated High School from 1966-74 and was
principal of College Hills Elementary School
from 1974-99 and principal at Rock Prairie
Elementary School from 1999-2002. He lettered
in football at Texas A&M in 1958. Survivors
include his wife of 47 years, Julianne; two sons; a
daughter, Diane Garner Wade DeSalvo '05; ei~ht
grandchildren, including Tiffany N. DeSalvo 07
and Carla D. Wade '09; and a sister.
Rowe H. Boatwright '61, 76, of Dallas died
March 28. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War. He worked for Dallas Power &
Light until he retired in 1987. Survivors include
his wife of 47 years, Betty; a son; a daughter;
three grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.
Esekiel "Zeke" Silva '61, 74, of Rockdale (for-
merly of Milano) died April 8. He was a project
engineer and computer programmer with
AsWand Oil and Gas. Survivors include his wife
of 51 years, Carmen; a son; five daughters; l3
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four broth-
ers; and three sisters.
Johnny B. Fenley '62, 65, of Irving (formerly
of Shamrock) died March 11. He was a certi-
fied public accountant and worked for Price
Waterhouse & Company. He purchased Superior
Lawn Sprinkler Company in 1976 and retired
from the company in 2001. He was serving as a
Class Agent for the Class of '62 at the time of his
death. Survivors include his wife of 43 years,
Beverly; a son; two daughters, including
Stephanie Fenley Garcia '94; two grandchildren;
and a brother. Memorials may be made to The
Association of Former Students, 505 George
Bush Dr., College Station, Texas 77840-2918.
Rex P. Kennedy '62, 76, of Lubbock (formerly
of Muleshoe and Grady) died February 19. He
served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was a professor of agricultural economics
and director of farm operations at Texas Tech
University from 1967 until he retired in 1994.
He was president of the Texas Society of Farm
and Ranch Managers and Appraisers. Survivors
include his wife of 48 years, LaVonta; two sons;
a daughter; nine grandchildren; and two sisters.
William R. "Billy" Pechacek '62, 65, of
Clearwater, Florida (formerly of San Antonio
and Boerne), died February 24 of complications
of a stroke and a ruptured aneurism. He served
in the U.S. Navy Seals. He retired early from the
Navy at the rank of lieutenant due to injuries
sustained during the Vietnam War. He was
awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Jeanette;
three sons, including Damien J. Pechacek '93 and
Eric R. Pechacek '96; an adopted son; six grand-
children; and a sister.
Marvin J. Gunnarson '63, 75, of Havre, Montana
(formerly of Grafton, North Dakota), died April
8. He retired from teaching in Havre. Survivors
include his wife of 50 years, Marilyn; three sons;
a daughter; l3 grandchildren; two brothers; and
two sisters.
Robert 1. Jones '63, 68, of Channelview (for-
merly of Belton) died November 24, 2005. He
worked for US Steel and retired in 2001 from
Sulzer Pumps after many years of service. He
started a drafting business, Hilltop Resources,
after he retired. Survivors include his wife of 46
years, Maxine; a son; a daughter; two grandchil-
dren; and a brother.
Allen T. "Tommy" Sefcik '63, 65, of Bulverde
(formerly of Taylor) died February 25. He served
in the U.S. Coast Guard. He began his career in
education at Garner Middle School in San
Antonio and served in both administrative and
teaching capacities. Survivors include his moth-
er and a sister.
Robert C. Sibert '63, 75, of Yorktown, Virginia
(formerly of Hamilton, Ohio), died unexpected-
ly April 20. He retired as a meteorologist after 27
years of service in the U.S. Air Force, including
tours in Germany and Vietnam. He worked
directly for Air Force One for several years. He
taught for 14 years with both James City and
York County School Systems after he retired.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jytte; a
son; three daughters; and 10 grandchildren.
Richard B. "R.B." Willman '63, 65, of
Claremore, Oklahoma (formerly of Dallas and
Abilene), died February 25 after a lengthy ill-
ness. He began his career in management with
Sears, Roebuck and Company in Austin and
later worked for the company in Joplin,
Missouri; Lincoln, Nebraska; Harlingen; Kansas
City, Missouri; and in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He
bought a feed and farm supply store in down-
town Claremore and developed Willman's Inc.
into a family business. He sold the store in 1991
and formed another business with co-workers
and friends. He operated Rogers County Pecan
Company and a lawn maintenance service until
he retired due to health problems. Survivors
include his wife, Dorothy; two sons; two daugh-
ters; two grandchildren; and a sister.
Billy G. "Bill" Hance '65, 77, of Penn Valley,
California (formerly of Coolidge), died January
15. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years to
the rank of chief warrant officer grade 4.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Molly; a
son; two grandchildren; and a sister.
Everett R. "Rod" Parker '65, 62, of Ivanhoe (for-
merly of Bonham) died June 30, 2005. He was a
second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Tank Corps
in Germany. He was a self-employed gun dealer.
Survivors include a brother and two sisters.
Chester G. "Chet" Clark '66, 70, of Gladewater
(formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana, and
Mount Pleasant) died March 13. He served in
the U.S. Air Force for 21 years to the rank of
lieutenant colonel. He was a pilot and aircraft
commander and served in Vietnam. His mili-
tary decorations include the Distinguished
Flying Cross for exceptional valor for a mission
flown in Vietnam, the Air Medal and
Meritorious Service Medal. He received his
teaching certificate from the University of
Texas at Tyler in 1980. He moved to
Gladewater after retirement from the military
in 1978 and taught math at Gladewater High
School for 24 years. He sponsored the school
UIL math team. He was named Educator of
Year in 2004 by the Gladewater Chamber of
Commerce. Survivors include his wife of 48
years, Lorraine; two sons; a daughter; seven
grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.
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Dennis E. Minor '66, 65, of Ruston, Louisiana
(formerly of Hannibal, Missouri), died April 10.
He taught English for 31 years at Louisiana Tech
University in Ruston and was associate dean of the
College of Liberal Arts for seven years. He devel-
oped an online version of English 303- Technical
Writing as Tech's first course to be offered over the
Internet. He served as chair of the Faculty Senate
and the University General Education Committee.
He was keynote speaker at the university's winter
2006 commencement. He edited the 1985 Self-
Study Report for the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. He received the Faculty
Senate Chair Award, the University Foundation
Professorship Award in 1994 and was named the
George A. Anding Professor of English. In addi-
tion to his academic publications, recognition for
his creative writing includes First Prize in the
Science Fiction and Fantasy competition at the
1992 Deep South Writers Conference, placement
as a finalist in the 1. Ron Hubbard Writers of the
Future International Science Fiction Writing
Contest for 1987-88 and selection as one of the
top 10 entries from nearly 600 submissions in the
Faux Faulkner Contest in 1992. He retired in
August 2005. Survivors include his wife, Shirley;
a son; a grandson; a brother; and a sister.
Memorials may be made to Texas A&M
University College of Liberal Arts, TAMU 4223,
College Station, Texas 77843-4223.
V. Wanda Badgett Myers '68, 67, of Beaumont
(formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana) died
March 20. She had been a behavioral consultant
for Behavioral Consultant Services, Incorp-
orated and most recently a consultant for
Quality Safety Edge. Survivors include her hus-
band, Russell; a son; a daughter; four grandchil-
dren; her mother; a brother; and four sisters.
Charles R. "Ray" Dillon '69, 59, of Loir, France
(formerly of Longview), died January 2.
Survivors include four children, including Edgar
L. Dillon '96.
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February 22. He received a Ph.D. from the
University of Oregon and became a professor of
geography at the University of Houston. He was
a prolific published writer of scholarly and com-
mercial articles and led his students in hands-on
research in field work in Grenada. He was
known as "geoman" by his students. Survivors
include his wife, Patricia; a son; a grandson; and
a brother.
Roger L. Engelke '69, 58, of New Braunfels (for-
merly of Seguin) died February 14. He served in
the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a profession-
al engineer and was most recently employed by
River City Engineers. Survivors include his wife,
Leizann; three children; four grandchildren; his
mother; and a brother.
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Melba A. Gent '69, 63, of Madisonville died
March 29. She taught in elementary schools in
Mg.ptgomery until 2004. Survivors include a
daughter and five grandchildren.
Lucien F. "Luke" Harmon '69, 62, of Garland
(formerly of Dallas) died January 29. Survivors
include a stepson; two stepdaughters; four
grandchildren; and two brothers, including W.
Scott Harmon '71.
Otto E. Schikschneit '69, 58, of Wayne, New
'Jersey (formerly of Staten Island, New York),
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died March 23. He was a materials handler at
Ashland Chemical Company in Totowa, New
Jersey. He moved to Wayne in 1998 after living
in Texas most of his life. Survivors include
four brothers.
Stephen 1. "Steve" Sebring '69, 61, of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, died February 14.
He worked with the U.S. Forest Service.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Becky, and
his mother.
Nancy G. Atkinson '70, 69, of Abilene (formerly
of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) died February 5.
She taught math, French and English in public
school systems in Texas, Oklahoma and New
Mexico. She moved to Abilene from Tulsa,
Oklahoma, in 2002. Survivors include a son.
Richard F. Fawcett '70, 75, of Kerrville (former-
ly of Kirkwood, Missouri) died February 3. He
served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Oak
Ridge Atomic Laboratory in Tennessee and
taught at Central Missouri State College and
the University of Arizona. He taught at Texas
A&M and later taught at Eastern New Mexico
University for 25 years after he received his Ph.D.
at Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife, Penny;
a daughter; three stepdaughters; four grandchil-
dren; a brother; and a sister.
Pat F. Howe '70, 62, of Dallas died February 18.
He served in the Texas National Guard. He was
an assistant city planner for Denton and Flower
Mound. Survivors include a daughter and a sis-
ter. Memorials may be made to the Historic
Preservation Scholarship Fund, College of
Architecture, Attn: Professor David Woodcock,
TAMU 3137, College Station, Texas 77843-3137.
Joe N. Stockett '70, 58, of Plainview (formerly of
Tulia) died January 18. He was a veterinarian
and owned and operated Town and Country
Animal Clinic in Plainview for the past 31 years.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Kim; two
sons; three daughters; 11 grandchildren; his
mother; a brother; and a sister.
Edwin C. "Ed" Wilbur '72, 56, of League City
(formerly of Crockett) died May 25. He served in
the U.S. Naval Reserve. He received his U.S.
Coast Guard Third Mate license and spent his
career in the maritime business. He was an Eagle
Scout. He was in B Company of the Texas
Maritime Academy and a member of the White
Band at Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife
of 16 years, Lucille; a son, Erik C. Wilbur '04; a
daughter, Meagan E. Wilbur '00; and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to The Association of
Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College
Station, Texas 77840-2918.
William R. Abel '73, 54, of Bellville died
September 11,2005, of cancer. He had worked in
the gas industry for Tenneco and was employed
by Duke Energy Field Services at the time of his
death. Survivors include his wife, Sandra, and
two daughters.
Michael C. Motichko '74, 57, of Lawton,
Oklahoma (formerly of Albuquerque, New
Mexico), died January 30. He served in the U.S.
Army Reserve. He moved to Lawton in 1975 and
worked at Fort Sill in the engineering depart-
ment until 1980 when he purchased Country
Hardware in Lawton. Survivors include his wife
of 33 years, Janet; a son; and a daughter.
Thomas C. "Tom" Raabe '74, 53, of Housto
died April 21. He worked for Mustan
Engineering. He was a member of tn
Mustang Bicycling Team and died while h
was preparing to ride in the MS (Multipl
Sclerosis) 150 with his son. Survivors includ
his wife, Marty Serighelli; a son, Jesse K. Raa
'08; a daughter; his mother; two brother
including Gerald L. Raabe '79; and a siste
Karen Raabe Scott '77.
Charles A. Rohan '75, 54, of Richmond di
April 15. He worked for Getty Oil Compa
from 1975 until 1981, when Texaco bougli
Getty Oil. He continued working with Texa
until he retired in 2002. Survivors include
wife of 35 years, Toni; two sons, includin
Charles A. Rohan '02; two daughters, Christi N
(Rohan) Medlock '98 and Juli A. (Rohan
Laechelin '03; his mother; three brothers; ana
three sisters.
Donald "Don" Wedermann '76, 51, of Si
Valley, California (formerly of Seoul, Korea),
died April 15. He was co-captain of the s .
team and lettered in swimming at Texas A&M .
1976. Survivors include a son, his parents and
two brothers.
Guinn F. Hubbard '77,61, of Galveston (former
ly of Fort Worth) died February 15 of a he
attack. He served in U.S. Navy aboard the U .
Yorktown. He was an oceanographer and marin
biologist and spent much of the past 20 yea
researching and cataloging sea species. He mo
recently taught at Texas A&M University
Galveston. Survivors include his mother an
stepfather, a brother and three sisters.
Gary 1.. Schoenemann '77, 50, of Lyons (fo-
merly of Brenham) died April 28. He taugh
math at Snook Middle School andHigh Scho
for 29 years.
Lance A. Pennington '78, 50, of Amarillo (for-
merly of Bryan) died January 20. He was a
engineer at Pantex from 1981-2002. Survivo
include his wife of three years, Tina; two ste
daughters, including Jacqueline Y. (Lucero
Gibson '98; and four grandchildren.
Lary C. Hess '79, 48, of Bedford died Novem
19,2005. Survivors include his mother, a broth-
er and two sisters.
Glenn B. Mayberry '79, 48, of Houston (for
merly of Dallas) died suddenly on March 14
He was a registered professional engineer and
had been project manager for J.W. Bateso
Company, the city of Houston and Westo
Solutions, Inc. Survivors include his wife of2
years, Karen Pesek Mayberry '80; three chil
dren, including Michelle 1. Mayberry '06 an
Bryan S. Mayberry '08; his mother; and two
brothers. Memorials may be made to Houston
Aggie Moms Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O;
Box 1578, Bellaire, Texas 77402-1578.
George A. Roberts '79, 65, of Hempstead (for~
merly of Walnut Grove and Carthage) died
February 13. He joined Prairie View A&M .
1983 as an associate professor of mathemati
and was promoted to professor in 1992. H
became coordinator of the graduate program in
mathematics. Survivors include his wife of 41
years, Mary; three sons; two grandchildren; h"
mother; four brothers; and five sisters.
Thomas E. Dowdy '80, 50, of Norman,
Oklahoma (formerly of Bay City and Palestine),
died March 12. He earned a Ph.D. from the
University of Massachusetts in 1987 and was a
professor of sociology at Oklahoma Baptist
University from 1987 until his death. Survivors
include his wife of 28 years, Beverly, and three
brothers.
Jo Ann Cravens Ford '81, 72, of Georgetown
(formerly of Brownwood) died February 3. She
was a counselor and teacher in Georgetown. Her
last position was principal at Benold Middle
School in Georgetown. Jo Ann Ford Elementary
School in Georgetown, dedicated and opened in
August 2004, was named in her honor. Survivors
include a son, two grandchildren, a brother and
a sister.
Regine Cham bard Klecka '82, 45, of
Georgetown (formerly of Parkersburg, West
Virginia) died June 28, 2005. She was a retired
veterinarian, homemaker and homeschooling
mother. Survivors include her husband, James; a
son; two daughters; a brother; and four sisters.
Lynda A. Moser Lawrence '82, 45, of San
Antonio died February 19. She taught for 11
years at Kruger Middle School and Raba
Elementary School in San Antonio. Survivors
include her husband of 24 years, Russell; three
children, including Ashlea R. Lawrence '08; and
a sister, Cynthia D. (Moser) Laljer '86.
Loneta D. Robinson '82, 48, of Galveston died
January 22. She worked as a tour guide for the
Bishop s Palace in Galveston. Survivors include
her mother and two brothers, including Claudius
E. Robinson '88.
Alan D. Haynes '84, 45, of McKinney (formerly
of Wharton) died May 10. He was a commercial
architect at Alliance Architects of Richardson.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Karla; a
son; his mother; a brother; and two sisters.
Doris M. Klemm '86, 70, of Bryan (formerly of
Phoenix City, Alabama; Perry, Georgia; and
Enid, Oklahoma) died March 27. She was a sub-
stitute teacher in both the Bryan and College
Station school districts from 1966-77. She then
taught history in the Bryan ISD for 22 years and
also taught college-prep English classes and was
junior class sponsor. She taught history at Blinn
College in Brenham for 10 years. Survivors
include her husband of 48 years, William R.
Klemm; a son; a daughter; nine grandchildren; a
brother; and a sister.
Donald W. "Don" Hankins '88, 46, of Chapel
Hill, North Carolina (formerly of Laurinburg,
North Carolina), died unexpectedly March 3
working in his office. He had recently completed
a course of chemotherapy. He moved frequently
throughout his youth as the son of an Air Force
officer but had ties in Tacoma, Washington. He
started his environmental consulting company,
Resolve Environmental Services, in Monroe,
North Carolifia, in 1993. Survivors include his
wife of 19 years, Jane; two sons; his father and
stepmother; and two sisters.
Patricia Rivera Garcia-Perez '90, 39, of Houston
died February 15. She was a teacher and an
administrator in the Houston ISD. Survivors
include her husband, Vincent; two brothers; and
two sisters.
Todd P. Thoele '91, 36, of Georgetown (former-
ly of Carrollton) died December 20, 2005. He
was a construction supervisor. Survivors include
his wife, Annette M. (Pettibon) Thoele '91, and
two daughters.
Todd M. Reitmeyer '93, 37, of Faulkton, South
Dakota (formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, and
Austin), died May 24 in a jet ski accident while
on vacation visiting family and friends in
Texas. He earned a master's degree in counsel-
ing from Northeast Missouri State. He entered
the seminary and attended Saint John Vianney
Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, before study-
ing theology at the Pontifical North American
College in Rome, Italy. He was ordained in
June 2003 for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, and had aspirations of becoming a
military chaplain. His first assignment was as
associate pastor at St. Michael in Sioux Falls.
He was then assigned administrator of St.
Michael in Herreid and St. Anthony in Selby
and St. Joseph in Eureka from January
2004-June 2005. He was currently administra-
tor at St. Thomas in Faulkton and St. Boniface
in Seneca and sacramental minister for St.
Joseph in Orient. He served as spiritual direc-
tor for St. Margaret Fellowship, the association
of Catholic home school families, since August
2003. He loved and lived the theology of the
Church but used modern technology to
enhance his ministry. He had written an ongo-
ing blog, A Son becomes a Father, since his days
in the seminary and renamed the domain after
his ordination-www.fathertodd.com. He orig-
inated AggiesAway.com as a portal for Catholic
Aggies to share news and fellowship after grad-
uation. He was in Company L-2 of the Corps
of Cadets at Texas A&M and worked as a
Duncan Volunteer. He was an Eagle Scout.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather; two
brothers, including Thomas ). Reitmeyer '00;
and a sister.
Jacklyn L. Nigreville Pulaski '94, 61, of
Hempstead died November 30, 2005. She had
worked for Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet and
A.J. Foyt Chevrolet. She was employed by Waller
ISD since 1990 and was assistant principal at
Holleman Elementary School at the time of her
death. Survivors include her husband, Thomas;
a daughter; two grandchildren; and three great-
grandsons.
Matthew W. "Matt" Worrell '94, 34, of Fort
Campbell, Kentucky (formerly of Dallas,
Lewisville and Fort Hood), died May 14 in
Yusufiyah, Iraq, south of Baghdad supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom when his AH-6M
Little Bird helicopter was shot down during
combat operations. He was a major assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations
Aviation Regiment (Airborne), known as the
"Night Stalkers." He had been accepted into the
Army's elite helicopter unit in 2003 and was a
platoon leader with the 160th's B Company,
the "Six Guns." He had served in Bosnia. His
military awards include two Bronze Stars, the
Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal for
valor and three Air Medals. He was posthu-
mouslyawarded the Silver Star and the Purple
Heart. He was in Company L-l and Parson's
Mounted Cavalry in the Corps of Cadets at
Texas A&M. Survivors include his wife M.
Camille (McNeese) Worrell '94; two sons; his
parents; and a sister, Wendy 1. (Worrell)
Scogin '91.
Jennifer Vaughan Buttery '00, 27, of Steamboat
Springs, Colorado (formerly of Colleyville), died
March 19 of injuries sustained in an automobile
accident in Summit County, Colorado. She had
worked for the Texas Legislature, the Family
Research Council as a Witherspoon Fellow, the
U.S. Department of the Interior and various law
firms in Texas and Tennessee. She graduated
from the University of Tennessee College of Law
in May 2005 and has recently passed the
Colorado Bar Exam. She was a Fish Camp coun-
selor at Texas A&M. Survivors include her hus-
band, Aaron H. Buttery'O 1; a son; her parents; a
brother, Clayton T. Vaughan '09; two sisters, 1.
Kristen Vaughan '02 and Michele L. (Vaughan)
Sparkman '04; and grandparents, including R.
Kenneth Epps '48.
Trenton K. "Keith" Polk '01, 34, of Waller died
February 2. His family moved to St. Charles,
Missouri, when he was in high school. He served
in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Carl
Vincent in the Persian Gulf at the end of the Gulf
War. He was employed by Jacobs Engineering,
contracted out to NASA Johnson Space Center.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, a
stepbrother, a sister and a stepsister.
Ryan T. Sanders '01, 27, of Killeen (formerly of
Creve Coeur, Missouri, and Richardson) died
June 4 died in Baghdad, Iraq, supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his MIA2 tank
during combat operations. He was a nrst lieu-
tenant and tank platoon leader assigned to the
1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort
Hood. He was deployed to Iraq in December
and was due home later in June for a two-week
leave. He was an Eagle Scout. Survivors include
his wife, Jennifer Graham Sanders '01; his father,
James T. Sanders '66; his mother; two brothers,
including Michael G. Sanders '06; and paternal
grandparents.
Patrick N. Colleran '02, 37, of Columbia,
Missouri (formerly of San Jose, California, and
Richland, Washington), died February 15. He
was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of
Missouri's Dalton Cardiovascular Research
Center and had aspirations of becoming an
independent researcher. Survivors include his
mother, a brother and two sisters.
Keith B. Skelton '02, 30, of Dallas died unex-
pectedly May 2. He worked with his father in the
real estate development business as chief operat-
ing officer of McKamy Development Company.
He was an Eagle Scout. Survivors include his
wife, Kristin; a daughter; his father and step-
mother; his mother and stepfather; a brother; a
twin sister; and his paternal grandmother.
Amber R. Hensarling '03, 24, of Wharton
died March 25 from injuries sustained in a
motorcycle accident in Lafayette, Louisiana.
She had received a master of education in
agricultural education from Texas A&M in
2004 and was currently enrolled in the veteri-
nary medicine program in the College of
Veterinary Medicine, Class of '07. Survivors
include her mother and stepfather, two sisters,
and grandparents.
Katherine M. "Katie" Klauke '03, 24, of Spring
died February 18. Survivors include her parents;
two sisters; and her paternal grandmother.
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or toUfree 888-377-2582
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