55 Stan Cobbs attended the National Music and Worship Conference of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians held this summer at Mo-Ranch. There he ran into Erich Thompson ’79, pastor, religious furniture creator, and woodworker, as well as David Johnson ’78, now director of networking and information services at Mo-Ranch. Adding more Kangaroo connections, Stan was… [Read More]
The Power of A Crown
A beautifully dressed woman can create quite a stir entering a room—especially when she’s wearing a sparkling sash and a glittering crown. For Rachel Blacketer Hedstrom ’00, Mrs. Texas 2012, that sash and crown are about opening doors. Beyond a child’s fascination with becoming Miss America, Rachel didn’t see herself as a “pageant person.” After… [Read More]
2012 Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards
The following awards were presented by Austin College President Marjorie Hass and Sarah Gunderson ’81, Alumni Board president, during Homecoming festivities on campus in October. HEYWOOD C. CLEMONS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Jeff Mabray ’96 of Carrollton, Texas Specification Sales, Edwin Jones Company Master of Fine Arts, Tulane University Why I work on behalf of Austin… [Read More]
The Home of the Brave
Just as the last strains of the “The Star Spangled Banner” rang out in Apple Stadium before the Homecoming football game, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 jet roared above the crowd. Lieutenant Ross “Jackpot” Jackson ’02 wanted to honor the men and women of the U.S. military as part of the celebration of his 10-year reunion.… [Read More]
Remembering Senior Trustees/In Memoriam
Remembering Senior Trustees The Austin College community lost two longtime friends in recent months with the deaths of senior trustees Fred Meyer and J. Layton Mauzé III. Dallas business leader Fred Meyer died September 25. He served as a member of the Austin College Board of Trustees from 1995 to 2007, when he moved to… [Read More]
Joey’s Corner
William Patrick was born on October 11, 2011, to Lindsey and Austin Amos ’99. The family, including sister, Claire, lives in Plano, Texas. Paul Amon Bennett II and Elise Noelle Bennett were born September 16, 2011, to Janet and Paul William Bennett ’89 of Dallas. McKayla Eve was born to Bobby Hale and Heather Lenhart… [Read More]
Golden ‘Roos
Members of the Austin College Class of 1962 officially became Golden ’Roos during Commencement weekend in May as they marked the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Reminiscences, hugs, and much laughter were the staples of the weekend. Several Golden ’Roos from earlier years also attended the annual festivities, including Jack Selman ’57, celebrating 55 years,… [Read More]
Class Notes
65 Buck Files received the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Tom Garner Distinguished Service Award in February. The award is given annually to an outstanding TBLS volunteer in memory of Garner who “epitomized the best ideals of volunteer service … knowledgeable, dedicated, thorough, hard-working, and consistently displayed integrity.” See the story on Leading Lawyers. 68… [Read More]
ACcolades
Governors Choice Robert Johnson ’53 has received a gubernatorial appointment to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources. The Board meets quarterly to receive and consider completed nominations to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. President of The Johnson Group in McLean, Virginia, Bob serves on the Austin College Board of… [Read More]
On The Gridiron
Starting out as a graduate assistant for the Kangaroo football teams seems to set coaches off on quite successful careers. Three alumni who made their mark first on the playing fields then went on to coach from the sidelines for the Austin College football squad have some new assignments for the upcoming season. Larry Fedora… [Read More]
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