When we graduated from Austin College, GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) events helped us stay connected to Austin College. But after 10 years, then what? Does networking mean speeding up on the highway to see if you know the driver of a car with an Austin College bumper sticker? Do you feel the only… [Read More]

1. Becky Maid Hornbeck 2. Sue Farr Hardy 3. Jane Langston Larkin 4. Doris Van Hooser Dyer 5. Bob Stovenour 6. Sally Lewis 7. Sharon Torbett Fulton 8. Foster McArthur 9. Ann Sullivan Rarden 10. Lu Clark 11. Kay Curry Martinez 12. Scherel horn Carver 13. Glenda yaug Brandon 14. Gerry Coleman McKay 15. Elaine… [Read More]

53 Jerry Sims was honored by the McKinney, Texas, Chamber of Commerce in February, receiving the Carey Cox Citizen of the Year Award at the chamber’s awards celebration. The award recognizes an individual who significantly contributes to the community’s well-being through resources, energy, and creativity over a sustained period of time. Sims has worked as… [Read More]

Richard “Scooter” Merritt ’66 has been named a 2013 Living Legend of Alexandria, Virginia. The honor is reserved for those who have made significant contributions, for 10 years or more, to the quality of life in Alexandria. The 2013 honorees were introduced at a “Meet the Legends” reception earlier this year and included in a… [Read More]

Greta Blythe Gorman was born to Tate ’98 and April Rife Gorman ’97 on April 20, 2012. Greta was baptized at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas with Joe Clifford, 2010 honorary doctorate recipient, officiating and Jay Evans ’64, longtime staff member and 2010 honorary doctorate recipient, serving as elder. Greta joins big brother John and… [Read More]

Laurie Coker ’66 is an author, poet, illustrator, actor, and teacher. She and her husband live in Austin where she works as a substitute teacher. In October 2012, Laurie’s book Tattersall, a collection of 10 short stories, was published and is available in soft cover, e-book, and large print through Amazon. In the book’s introduction,… [Read More]

Jason Brewster ’94 wasn’t aware of any Austin College alumni having attended Stanford Graduate School of Business when he applied for admission, but Mike Dorsey ’03 was a fellow student there. Both completed their degrees in 2010: Jason earning a master’s degree in management and Mike completing an MBA. Jason is working on a startup… [Read More]

G. Thomas Vick, Jr., ’77 of Vick Carney & Smith L.L.P., in Weatherford, Texas, has been elected chair of the Texas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. Vick took office in June 2013, and adds this honor to many other public service roles he has held during his law career: chair, State Bar of Texas Family… [Read More]