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Home » Issues » Winter 2016 » ‘Roo Notes

‘Roo News

Updated on: February 1, 2016

David Reed-Switzerland Trip

Globetrotting ’Roos Alumni participating in the Global ’Roos tour of Switzerland and the Lake District of Northern Italy stopped for a photo inside the Duomo di Milano. Left to right, Bob Peterson ’72 & his wife, Pam, and Linda Whitworth-Reed ’73 and the Rev. David Reed ’74. They also happened upon a humorous sign across… [Read More]

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In Tribute: A Football Legacy

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Donnie Duncan

The Austin College community was saddened to receive word at press time of the death of football legend Donnie Duncan ’62, who died March 13 after a long battle with cancer. The news of his December 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) Legacy Award already was included here. The award, presented in New York City, honors… [Read More]

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ACcolades

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Ron Kirk

Honoring Leadership Ron Kirk ’76 was honored with a 2015 Dallas Business Journal Outstanding Director Award in September 2015. The program recognizes directors, boards, and committees that demonstrate leadership and business savvy in guiding companies to success and honors those who take time to help steer Dallas companies and charities. Kirk is a director of… [Read More]

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Class Notes

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Cary Hendricks

’53 William O. Walker Jr. has written the book Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins: Collected Essays, published by Polebridge Press. It is a companion volume to Paul and His Legacy: Collected Essays, which appeared last year. William is the Jennie Farris Railey King Professor Emeritus of Religion at Trinity University. ’61 Charles Hendricks was the… [Read More]

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From the Alumni Board President

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Kirsten Brandt James

If you did not get a chance to make it to Homecoming 2015, you really missed a great event, and we missed you! We had a record number of almost 1,200 alumni and guests attend the various events over the weekend. In addition to the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on Friday night, our ’Roos Who… [Read More]

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‘Roo Mates

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Jamie Hannan & Katie Senor

’03 Anthony Swift and Kenna Elizabeth Williams ’04 were married May 15, 2015, (5.15.15) at a private outdoor ceremony in the Texas Hill Country. The couple lives in Washington, D.C. where Anthony is an attorney and the director of the Canada Project at the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Kenna is a vice president at… [Read More]

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Joey’s Corner

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Joeys

’97 Ben and Nancy Ayoub Jackson welcomed son Luke to their family on December 10, 2014. He joins his brother, James, and sister, Cathy. The family lives in Dallas, Texas. ’99 Dianne and Justin Miller welcomed Theresa Faith Miller on April 25, 2015. She joins her sisters Karen, Julianne, and Elizabeth. Justin is the city… [Read More]

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Alumni & Volunteer Awards

Updated on: February 1, 2016

Homecoming 2015 Honorees: pictured, left to right, Danny Buck, Sue Masica, Alex Lazar, Dhriti Stocks, Dale Eichenberger, Carol Daeley, and Tom Garrison.

Austin College honored four graduates with Distinguished Alumni honors during Homecoming 2015. The awards recognize those who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in their communities, exemplifying leadership and ethical standards in their interactions. Honorees model the accomplishment, spirit of service and broadened perspective fostered by the Austin College experience, and support and advocate… [Read More]

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There’s No Place Like Home

Updated on: February 1, 2016

By: Shelby Brooks ’17 “Some folks must question why I went to Austin College to become a farmer,” said Thomas Locke ’04. “But really, Austin College helped lay the foundation that allowed me to identify what I needed to do in the world, and go do it. I will forever be grateful for that time… [Read More]

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In Memoriam

Updated on: February 1, 2016

’38 Helen Orr Christian April 9, 2015 ’41 Martha Sue Cole Lay February 2, 2016 ’43 Wiley Warren February 4, 2016 ’49 John Coffin Jr. November 9, 2014 ’50 Margie H. Dussing June 24, 2015 ’50 Philip Morrow October 16, 2014 ’51 Betty Jane Robisher Bassett December 8, 2015 ’51 Paul D. Hanna July 2,… [Read More]

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