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Home » 'Roo Notes » 'Roo Notes - Summer 2013

From the Alumni Board President

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Belmont Bar

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]

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Golden ‘Roos 2013

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Class of 1963

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]

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Class Notes

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Robert Campbell

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]

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A Legend in His Time

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Richard Merritt

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]

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Joey’s Corner

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Joeys

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]

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Homecoming 2013

Updated on: June 1, 2013

homecoming

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The Characters in Her House

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Laurie Coker

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]

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Small World for ‘Roos

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Stanford Graduates

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]

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Great Legal Minds Making News

Updated on: June 1, 2013

Neal Spradlin

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]

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‘Roos Getting Together

Updated on: June 1, 2013

'Roos in Oregon

Nothing Lost in Translation ‘Roos in Tokyo gathered for brunch and a walk around the city on February 24. They posed for a photo in front of Shibuya Station/Shibuya Crossing, which some may recognize from Lost in Translation. Pictured, left to right, are Will Radke ’08, Sarah Tangney ’08, Brandon McInnis ’09, Mio Komatsu, Jordan… [Read More]

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