SPECIAL EDITION 2025 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
More than 300 students, faculty, and staff helped welcome a new group of students to UMHB on Move-In Day. Campus was filled with energy and excitement as we helped new students move into their dorms.
FALL 2025 | VOLUME 46, NUMBER 1
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Hannah Van Beusekom
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02 | CAMPUS LIFE
Forty high-achieving students get preview of college life during first Sader Scholars.
05 | ATHLETICS
Graduate student Abigail Davis shines at USGA Adaptive Open.
14 | ALUMNI NOTES
Logan Knous ’25 steps into new role as Campus Missionary.
2025 HOMECOMING | 08
Check out the event-packed schedule of activities for this year’s Homecoming.
180 YEARS OF TRADITIONS | 10
A look at the many traditions that help shape the UMHB experience and bring the past, present and future generations together.
REMEMBERING TWO FIRST LADIES | 42
A celebration of former First Ladies Vicky Sue Bawcom and Marietta Vickrey Parker and their lives of service, generosity and love for the university and its people.
ON THE COVER | 180 YEARS OF UMHB TRADITIONS
From candlelit ceremonies to cherished rituals passed down through generations, UMHB takes a look at some of its treasured traditions. 02
UMHB has launched a new interactive campus map that now integrates with Google Maps, making it easier than ever to explore campus from anywhere. Key campus landmarks and buildings are highlighted, allowing users to search and navigate to important locations with just a few clicks. Whether you're a prospective student interested in exploring campus before planning a visit or an alumnus wanting to revisit familiar spots, this tool makes it simple to find just about any location on campus.
Forty high-achieving students got a preview of college life at UMHB during the first Sader Scholars program this July.
“The goal of Sader Scholars is to give high school students a glimpse of what life is like at UMHB,” said Dr. Stephen Baldridge, dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences. “Through experiencing our world-class faculty, our beautiful campus, and life in Belton, we know they will fall in love with this place.”
The experience is designed to give students an opportunity to explore academics and student life, immerse themselves in college-level
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coursework, engage in campus activities and introduce them to the vibrant community of UMHB. Through the program, 26 rising freshmen and 14 incoming high school seniors, were able to complete a three-hour class taught by UMHB's faculty and earned three transferable college credits. These classes were designed to incorporate hands-on, experiential learning both in and
Associate Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Dr. Seena Mathew teaches a class called “Launch into Science: the Science of Happiness” showing Sader Scholars how brain waves impact happiness.
out of the classroom. Students also got a taste of campus life and experienced residence hall living. The students who were accepted into the program received guaranteed automatic admission to UMHB after successfully completing the program, ensuring a seamless transition from high school to college.
To learn more about the program, visit umhb.edu/sader-scholars-program.
While most chemistry majors graduate with a satisfactory knowledge of infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, many do not have the opportunity to experience chemical research with Raman spectroscopy. Thanks to the generosity of the Robert A. Welch Foundation of Houston, the UMHB Chemistry Department has installed two new state-of-the-art instruments with a combined value exceeding $100,000. The Near-Infrared and Raman Spectrophotometers are now significantly expanding the university’s capacity for chemical research, allowing students to measure the concentrations of microplastics in beverages and natural waters for environmental studies, to identify substances present in medications for pharmaceutical studies, and to conduct theoretical investigations.
“I am very grateful to the Robert A. Welch Foundation for their generosity in providing these remarkable instruments which offer great potential to expand our students’ capabilities for research,” said Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, chemistry professor.
The Near-Infrared (Near-IR) Spectrophotometer will also benefit chemical research
students who can analyze plastics like polyethylene with applications to their recycling and samples which can be studied through glass and plastic as they remain in their original containers. These new acquisitions are in addition to the research-grade, digital, Peltier temperature-controlled polarimeter acquired by the UMHB Chemistry Department earlier this spring, also with a grant from the Welch Foundation.
The chemistry department also received a $40,000 grant from the Welch Foundation to fund student chemistry research for the 2025-2026 academic year. It will facilitate student research scholarships, conference travel, publications and new equipment.
"This is a highly significant achievement for our department, and one that will truly benefit our students,” Murphy said. “Thanks to this grant, they will learn to study chemistry through hands-on chemical research with some of the most state-of-the-art equipment available today."
A new entry-level occupational therapy doctorate program is set to start in the spring of 2026. The 28-month program, which is part of UMHB’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences, will prepare students for careers in the ever-changing healthcare environment. This addition is an expansion of the occupational therapy master's program that began in 2020 and will allow students within the master's program to choose an advanced pathway and receive a doctoral degree.
With the same mission, vision, curricular design, and educational approach as the master's (MSOT) program, the occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) will prepare students to be excellent entry-level practitioners with the additional value of the capstone experience in one of the following focus areas: Program Development, Research, Policy and Advocacy, Clinical Practice, and Administration/Entrepreneurship.
"We are so excited to offer students the choice between master's or doctoral-level degree programs in occupational therapy," said Giulianne Krug, PhD, founding program director for UMHB's MSOT and OTD programs. "Consistent with our student-centered approach to OT education, we have structured the program to allow students to make a fully informed, educated choice about which degree will best meet student learning and career goals. To date, we are the only OT program in Texas offering students this incredible opportunity to choose between a MSOT or OTD within the same degree path."
During the year, Alumni Ambassadors will:
Alumni Ambassadors to Represent CRUSADER
Some passionate alumni have volunteered to serve as the first official UMHB Alumni Ambassadors for the 2025–26 academic year. Through the new Alumni Ambassador Project, these individuals will help spread Crusader pride, inspire the next generation of students to discover their purpose and help them earn scholarships.
• Wear Their Pride: Use UMHB apparel and materials to represent the Cru in classrooms, offices, courts, and youth groups.
• Share Their Story: Talk about their UMHB experience and what makes our community special.
• Make Connections: Distribute materials, promote campus visits, and share scholarship opportunities, including the $1,000 alumni ambassador scholarship.
• Stay Engaged: Snap photos of themselves representing UMHB and tag @UMHB and @UMHBAlumni.
SCAN HERE To learn more about future opportunities to become an ALUMNI AMBASSADOR
UMHB alumnus Dr. Elijah Brown ‘02, General Secretary & CEO of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), delivered the keynote address at the opening celebration of the 23rd Baptist World Congress held in Brisbane, Australia, July 7-12.
Hosted every five years by the BWA, the Congress is a global gathering that brings together Baptists from around the world to worship, learn and collaborate on addressing shared challenges and opportunities.
The Scott & White School of Nursing welcomed 30 local high school students for Explore Cru Nursing Camp this summer—a handson experience offering a glimpse into the world of nursing at UMHB. Assistant Professor Bobby Joe Motloch demonstrates the proper use of personal protective equipment.
This year’s theme was “Living the Good News” and Brown challenged Baptists internationally to pray for “global revival in every language, neighborhood and nation.”
Several other UMHB alumni also attended the international event, including Brown’s wife, Amy Brown ’02; Merritt Johnson ‘00, BWA director of communications and media and executive director; and Dr. Brian ‘99 and Christy ‘99 Guenther, who serve as president/ CEO and mental health counselor at San Marcos Academy.
Dr. Elijah Brown ’02 delivers an inspirational message at the opening ceremony of the Baptist World Congress this July in Australia.
UMHB women’s golf alumna Abigail Davis ‘24 placed eighth overall in the women’s standings at the prestigious USGA Adaptive Open Championship held in Pinehurst, NC, this past July.
A standout member of the UMHB women’s golf team for three years, Abigail graduated in 2024 and is now pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy at UMHB.
Born without her left hand, she was one of only 96 athletes— selected from more than 2,500 applicants—invited to compete in the national tournament.
Abigail finished first in her division, earning an automatic
invitation to next year’s U.S. Adaptive Open and opening the door to future international adaptive golf competitions.
While a sophomore at UMHB, she was honored with the Division III Kim Moore Spirit Award by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association. The award recognizes a student-athlete or coach who demonstrates exceptional spirit, a positive attitude on and off the golf course, mental toughness in facing challenges and is a role model for her team.
Abigail hopes to one day work as an occupational therapist and work with children who, like her, live without limbs.
Caden Steubing earned his undergraduate degree in exercise physiology at UMHB in 2023, where he played football from 2020-2022. After graduation, he taught weight training, fitness theory and practice, softball and running classes at Baylor University, and worked as an athletic performance intern. He earned his master's degree in exercise physiology from Baylor in 2025.
UMHB students James McGlumphy and Avery Hill were named American Southwest Conference Scholar-Athlete Medal of Honor recipients—the highest award given to ASC student-athletes. Presented by Faculty Athletics Representatives, the honor recognizes one male and one female graduate from each institution for excellence in academics, athletics and leadership.
James, a Sport Management major from Round Rock, graduated with a perfect 4.00 GPA and was named 2024-25 Sport Management Major of the Year. A two-time All-ASC Second Team pitcher for Cru Baseball, he also earned four Academic All-ASC honors, two CSC Academic All-District awards, and was named an ASC Distinguished ScholarAthlete.
Avery, a Business Marketing graduate from Keller, graduated this past May with a 3.974 GPA. A four-time All-ASC golfer with three first-team selections, she’s also a three-time WGCA All-American Scholar and earned ASC Co-Freshman of the Year. Avery helped lead her team to ASC titles in 2022 and 2025 and ended her career competing individually at the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championship as one of just six individuals selected to advance to the final rounds.
UMHB had five mission teams embarking to four different countries and one state through the Global Outreach office this summer. The teams consisted of 49 students and seven faculty, staff and alumni. Each of these teams served a different purpose to share the Gospel and make a global impact.
1 The KENYA team hosted four pop-up clinics with more than 300 patients.
“I am deeply honored to be a recipient of the Young Alumni Board Mission Fund. Thank you for allowing me to go serve others and share the Gospel.”
Kyndal Rieve, UMHB PA Student, Kenya
2 The SOUTHEAST ASIA team had impactful conversations while teaching English.
3 The NEPAL team trekked and had more than 300 gospel conversations as they prayed through the countryside.
5 The RIO GRANDE team helped serve the community, host a vacation bible school and helped bring new life to a church facility by cleaning and painting. 3 4 2 1 5
4 The MONTANA team worked closely serving at a church, and a few recent graduates are moving there to continue serving.
“We experienced so much change and spiritual growth through the trip with memories and people we will forever cherish. Thank you again for your prayers and willingness to support us and the furthering of God’s kingdom.”
Keziah Bachert, UMHB Education Student, Nepal
HANNAH BALKENBUSH
By Keely Mills
Sophomore Hannah Balkenbush knows exactly where her hope lies: in Jesus Christ. That conviction is the driving force behind Beautiful Hope Ministries, a nonprofit she founded in 2021 to raise awareness about human trafficking and to offer Christ-centered restoration to survivors.
The seeds of Hannah’s mission were planted during her freshman year of high school when she partnered with Unbound Now, an anti-trafficking ministry. Her first event—a benefit concert at her church—raised $12,000. That early success led to even greater impact. In 2023, she organized a gala that raised $75,000 to support the rescue of more than 100 children.
“I decided long-term that I didn’t just want to fundraise—I wanted to do the work myself,” Hannah said. In 2022, she officially launched Beautiful Hope Ministries, which has since become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
At the heart of Beautiful Hope Ministries is a simple but profound belief: without Jesus, there is no hope.
“Our mission is to support and restore survivors of trafficking and poverty in Jesus’ name,” Hannah said. “Outside of Christ, there is no lasting hope.”
Hannah’s passion for ministry has taken her across the globe—from the impoverished neighborhoods of Honduras to the streets of Paris and Warsaw. In Honduras, she met villagers who had gone without water for eight days. When she asked how they were surviving, her translator replied, “They live off the breath of God.”
To date, Hannah has raised more than $120,000 for antitrafficking efforts, helping rescue hundreds of children. In addition, Hannah was invited to Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympics, where she met with an ambassador from the International Olympic Committee, France’s Minister of the Interior, and undercover agents from the U.S. Embassy. Together, they worked to establish the French National Human Trafficking Hotline in preparation for the expected surge in trafficking during the games.
Student Hannah Balkenbush makes it possible for human trafficking victims to find healing and hope in Jesus.
Hannah explained, “If a girl doesn’t find her worth in Christ, she’ll look for it elsewhere. When she goes searching for things other than Christ, she is going to find darkness.”
As a freshman at UMHB last year, Hannah started developing a Care Closet with Beautiful Hope Ministries to provide essentials for children and young people in need. She’s also researching nonprofits in Belton and Temple to find ways Beautiful Hope can help fill unmet needs locally.
Long term, her goal is to build orphanages and safe houses around the world, “specifically in the 10/40 Window, because that is where the majority of the unreached people groups in the world are,” she said. The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia approximately between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude.
Even though she knows there are numerous steps to get to that point, Hannah has faith and is patiently waiting on the Lord, knowing that is what He calls his children to do.
“God can do the impossible even through suffering and brokenness.”
To learn more, visit beautifulhopeministries.org.
We are excited about UMHB’s Homecoming 2025 and encourage you to take advantage of a full schedule of events packed with opportunities for you to reconnect! Will you join us? Registration for Homecoming is free as are many events Alumni who register can get a free mug, tote bag or Homecoming shirt. y!
the shape of Texas to benefit the Young Alumni Board mission fund
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nflatables, petting zoo, video game trucks, and axe-throwing Fun for the whole family!
At UMHB, tradition isn’t just a formality or a once-a-year event. It’s woven into the very fabric of everyday life on campus.
From the moment students arrive until the day they graduate, they are surrounded by rich and meaningful opportunities that shape their UMHB experience and forge lasting bonds with classmates and alumni alike.
Marching in academic regalia at midnight, lighting candles side by side with fellow Crusaders, singing “Old Baylor” and “Up With the Purple,” raising the “C” with pride during the Alma Mater, portraying Biblical scenes in the Easter Pageant, creating memories during Stunt Night, ringing the Senior Bell, and proudly placing a graduation robe on the shoulders of a junior—all of these beloved traditions are the moments that make UMHB what it is.
These traditions extend far beyond ceremony, though. They serve as a bridge between students and alumni, reinforcing the shared identity that binds the UMHB community together. Beth Norvell ‘03, associate director of Museum and Alumni Engagement, put it simply: “Students are only here for a few years. Helping them understand what it takes to find a place of belonging is just as important as preparing them for their careers.”
Traditions bring together all the generations, past, present and future, she added. “We’re all gathered in one spot, doing the same thing because it connects us with our core identity—who we are, and we need that.”
That connection to identity is deeply rooted in UMHB’s founding. Miriam Osterlund ’21 M.Ed. ’22 is currently serving a doctoral internship at the Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House. There, she spends time
researching UMHB traditions and helping educate others about their importance. “I love seeing how the history of UMHB from the time it started at Independence, Texas, has continued to this day in everything we do in the classroom and outside of the classroom, through our traditions.”
Though several of our traditions date back to the beginning of the 1900s, the new traditions are just as important. “The Ring Ceremony is one of the newer traditions and marks the start of a student’s senior year. So many seniors love their school and proudly wear their rings, but they’re also sad to graduate,” Miriam explained.
Beth noted that she finds special meaning in the way many UMHB traditions are marked with light. “Students begin and end their time at UMHB with light—freshmen begin with the candles at that Dubbing Ceremony, and they end with candlelight at Midnight March their senior year, one of the last traditions they take part in.”
And there’s a lot more to the UMHB traditions than meets the eye.
Traditions like Miss MHB are particularly impactful for those who participate behind the scenes. Miriam, who competed in Miss MHB when she was a student and now advises the event, says, “A lot of people will see the end product, but the experience of going through the entire process leaves a lasting impact, and students grow so much.”
The key ingredient that makes many of the traditions so special is the student leadership and involvement.
Because at UMHB, students don’t just observe tradition—they live it, shape it and carry it forward for generations to come, Miriam said. “Without students being the heart of our traditions, I don’t think they would last.”
To learn more about UMHB’s traditions, visit the 2nd Floor of Bawcom or stop by the MUSICK ALUMNI CENTER AND MUSEUM at the Parker House to see our updated displays.
5 CANDLELIGHTING | As seniors prepare to graduate, they gather to light candles—one of the final traditions in their college journey. It’s a reflective, emotional moment symbolizing unity, growth and the light they carry forward. 3 4 2 5 1
1 DUBBING CEREMONY | Incoming freshmen are officially welcomed into the Crusader family during this ceremony, which includes a candlighting and singing of the Alma Mater. University officials then symbolically knight new students and proclaim them “Crusaders Forever.” Dubbing marks the beginning of their UMHB story and sets the tone for their four years ahead.
2 HOMECOMING | Homecoming is a cherished annual tradition where alumni return to reconnect, celebrate and relive UMHB spirit. First held in 1909, it has evolved over the years but continues to feature beloved events like the pep rally, fireworks and the Burning of the Letters. Today’s celebration includes a Homecoming Court, a carnival on King Street and a lively tailgate party.
3 CRUSADER KNIGHTS | Crusader Knights is a lighthearted, student-led competition for male students that began in 1993 as a spoof of Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor. The event includes group performances, creative video skits and a formal attire segment. Alumni judges select the winner, who is crowned “Mr. Crusader Knight” by the university president and represents UMHB for the year.
4 CHARTER DAY | Charter Day celebrates the founding of UMHB on Feb. 1, 1845, and honors its rich history and legacy. Sophomores ring the Independence Bell while seniors lay a wreath at Judge Baylor’s grave, followed by a presidential prayer and a campus-wide birthday celebration. The tradition dates back to 1893.
6 CHARTER CELEBRATION | Each Spring, alumni are invited to return to campus during the Charter Celebration weekend. This event originated from a Spring Alumni Weekend and showcases beloved university traditions. Notably, alumni commemorating their 50th reunion are honored and receive their 50-year pins, symbolizing their induction into the Heritage Club—an exclusive group of alumni who have reached this milestone. Festivities encompass class reunions, chapel services, academic gatherings, musical performances, Midnight March, and various occasions to sing Up with the Purple.
7 STUNT NIGHT | Stunt Night is a fun-filled night of student-led skits and performances. It’s a chance for students to bond, get creative and compete in good-spirited fun.
8 EASTER PAGEANT | Held each spring, the Easter Pageant features students reenacting the story of Christ’s death and resurrection. It's a cherished, Christ-centered tradition that brings faith to life for both performers and spectators.
9 ROBING CEREMONY | Graduating seniors place their graduation robes on the shoulders of juniors in a symbolic gesture of “passing the torch.” It connects classes and continues the cycle of leadership and tradition.
10 MISS MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR PAGEANT | More than just a pageant, Miss MHB is a transformational experience where participants grow in confidence and leadership. Behind the scenes, students form lasting friendships and gain valuable life skills.
11 REVIVAL | Revival has been a part of UMHB's spiritual life since its founding in 1845, offering students a time for deep reflection and renewed faith. In 1999, the tradition evolved into a multi-day, student-led tent revival held each spring. The event includes worship, prayer and discipleship groups, continuing to inspire spiritual growth across campus.
13 MIDNIGHT MARCH | One of the most iconic UMHB traditions, students don their caps and gowns to march at midnight across campus. This symbolic event marks the transition from student to graduate, creating a lasting memory under the stars. 10 12 11 13
12 RING CEREMONY | Though a newer tradition, the Ring Ceremony has quickly become a meaningful milestone. Students receive their class rings, symbolizing achievement, pride and their permanent place in the UMHB legacy.
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EE. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Kaelin Earl
Ron Earley Jr. '86 and Bonnie Earley '85
Jeffrey and Cathy Early
Kelli Easley
Donnie Eaton
Terrence and Lynn Eaton
Shayne '11 and Kaysie Eddleman '13
Sarah Edlund
Madison Edwards
Tom '66 and Daryl Edwards
Marv and Jennifer Ee
Daniel and Michelle Egle '87
Amy Eichler
Ian '15 and Macy Ekery '18
Eldred's Nursery Foundation
Ken Eldridge
Barry '97 and Tiffany Elkins '98
Ben and Sheri Ellington '97
Marla Elliott '83
Danny Ellis '77
Gene Ellis
William and Mary Jane Ellis
John and Cathy Ellison '13
Emerson Automation Solutions
Joe '91 and Christi Emerson '92
Mike Enriquez '03
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Cecilia Erlund
Kathy Erskine
Julianna Ethridge
Extraco Banks
Extraco Banks Temple
ExxonMobil Foundation
FChristian '19 and McKayla Falcone '19
Gayle Farrow '73
Don and Kim Faxon '75
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Elizabeth Figari
Fikes Foundation
Kim Fikes
Karen Fincher '99
First Baptist Church of Coleman
First Baptist Church of Salado
First National Bank Texas
First Texas Bank
First Texas Brokerage Company
Robert and Lynette Fischer '72
Tommy and Elaine Fisher '84
Luke '99 and Rachel Fitzwater '99
Mark '89 and Wendi Fitzwater
Bruce and Kathryn Flanigan
Bruce HA '24 and Debbie Ham
Fletcher '76
Ted and Kathy Floca
Basilia Flores
Jack and Jodie Folsom '94
Jimmy and Kelley Ford
FORVIS
Aria Fosdick '20
Cliffa Foster HA '07
John and Vicki Foster '94
Melissa Foster
Kathryn Fouse
Amber Fowler
Guy and Cindy Fowler
Terry and Anna Fox '13
Chris and Kaylee Freerksen '18
Angie French '01
Kyla French '11
Jonathan and Donna Fricker '74
Renee Fuller
Shiloh Fulton '00
Travis '04 and Melissa Funk
Justin '04 and April Gaidusek '03
Arthur Gallagher
Thomas Gallaway '25
MacGeorge and Dana Galloway
Bruce and Vicki Gamble
Gerry and Patti Gamble
Glynn Gantenbein
Luanne Gantt
James '18 and Diana Garcia '11
Nancy Garner
Tommy and Debby Garrett
Rebecca Garth
Crystal Garza '09
Henry and Cheryl Garza HA '18
David and Susan Gaskins
Pearlie Gault '12
Raymond and Rochelle Gauna
Michael and Nancy Geary
Lynn and Elizabeth Geiger '87
Kristi Geishauser
Maria Gentry
Joe George
Brent and Katherine Gibson
Peter Gibson III and Flossie Gibson
Avery Giebel
Missi Giesenschlag '92
Dock and Denise Gilbert
Greg and Pam Gilkerson
Brian '98 and Kathleen Givens '02
Tucker '12 and Karli Glaske '21
Laurie Glaze '76
Jandale Glynn '06
Paul and Debbie Golden
Mary Ann Gonzalez '12
Deborah Goodman
Laura Goodson
Christopher '98 and Elizabeth Gouner
Neil and Stacy Graff
Robert and Maria Grandusky '90
Jim '87 and Dorothy Granfor
Jonathan Grant
Karen Grant
Lester Grantham
Ron and Janet Gravette
Sally Gray
Scott and Audrey Ohendalski
Green '13
Chad and Avery Green '24
Barbara Gresham
Paul Griesemer
Clarence Griggs
Don and Jan Grobowsky
Mark '84 and Sue Groveunder '85
Brian '99 and Christy Guenther '99
Shelly Guentzel
David '83 and Rebecca Guess '86
Ashley Gunlock '17
Emily Guthrie
HH.E.B. Community Investment Program
Kathleen Haas '67
Jeffrey '18 and Michele Hackney '16
Patricia Hagan '89
Glenn '74 and Brenda Hagler '76
Marion and Shirlene Hagler '62
Shamalee and Tommie Haliman '68
Celinda Hallbauer
Betty Hamilton '57
Ritchie and Kelley Hamm
Shelley Hammer
Henri and Martha Hammond '83
Ben '15 and Kendall Hammonds '15
Chad '16 and Christan Hammonds '99
Craig '11 and Megan Hammonds
Christopher and Lorena Hampton
Richard and Carmen Hankins
Shawn '97 and Heather Hanks '97
John and Pat Hanne
Jordan and Sarah Harborth
Bob '08 and Laura Hargrove '02
Vicki Harlan '06
Stephen and Carolyn Harlow '74
Barry and Eileen Harper
Billy '74 and Helene Harris
Braxton '08 and Jennifer Harris '09
Daniel Harris
Don and Helen Harris '75
Heather Harris '13
Travis '17 and Jaci Hartfiel '21
Blake and Katy Hartt '10
Amy Hascek '94
Staci Haudek
Daryl and Vanessa Hausam
Jimmy and Melissa Hausenfluke
Ashlee Hayden '11
Jane Haywood
Xiaolai He
Kirt and Shannon Hearne
Tom Hearon Jr. HA '93 and Bonnie Hearon '73
Heart of Texas Landscape Company, Inc.
Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation
Jeff '88 and Martha Heckathorn
Dannie Hefner '74
Lane '93 and Sabrina Heginbotham
Ronnie and Sandy Heller
Abygail Helms
Kenneth and Cynthia Henager
Caroline Henderson
Christian Henderson
Thomas Henderson '22
John Hendricks
Larry and Kathy Hennig
Lorie Henry '21
Andres Garcia and Lizeth Hernandez Garcia
Dustin Hernandez '14
Eric '98 and Michelle Hernandez '99
David and Karen Herrick
William and Elizabeth Hibbard '00
Sherry Hickman
Weldon Hicks
Karen Higgins '74
HighGround Advisors
David and Kole Hill
David '00 and Whitney Hill '01
Gail Hill
Betsy Hilliard
Larry and Linda Hilliard
Don and Deanna Hinton
Jan Hiroms '65
Kirby and Dawn Hitt
Matthew and Jessica Hlavinka '05
Dale Hobbs '83
Ken and Melva Hobbs '66
Kelly and Chrisann Hoelscher
David and Carol Holcomb
Wes and Shelly Holcomb
Lon and Rebecca Holden '90
Angelica Holderfield
Jackie Holmes
John Holmes Sr. '91 and Beth Holmes
David and Nancy Holt
Ronnie and Renate Hood
A.J. and Tiffany Horton
Philip Horton '79
Annette Howse '57
Bobby '99 and Pat Hoxworth
Grace Hoy '74
Shao Lean Hu '75
Kathy Huber
Brandon and Holly Huckabee '24
Joe Huddleston
Carl and Judy Hudson
Jimmy and Carol Hudson
Tim and Angela Hudson
Gloria Huerta '75
David and Susan Humiston
Richard Hurley Sr. and Dana Hurley
Schulyn '77 and Thelma Huston
Emily Huynh '25
Erin Ice
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Imagine 360
Inhouse Systems, Inc.
Doug and Tammie Isbel
Scott and Colleen Isdale
J. Platt Turner Jr. and Kathryn Moore
Turner Foundation
J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund
Brent Jackson '95
Jeffrey and Laurie Jackson
Jorge and Susan Jackson
Taylor and Katilee Jacobson '13
Jeff Jafazade '75
Alan '04 and Shelly Jamandre
Brynley James
Jim and Sharon James '71
Malaika Jenkins '01
Keith and Penny Jennings
Betsy Jermstad '83
John Hood Garner & Martha Alleen
Weatherford Garner Trust
Dr. Hannah John '18 and Mr. David
Cherian
Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln
Johnson Roofing, Inc.
Bill Johnson
Billy Johnson '70
Bobby '76 and Donna Johnson '71
Juantina Johnson '97
Kim Johnson '97
Tyler and Mary Helen Johnson
Bill Jones
Bryan '14 and Ashlee Jones '17
Cornelius Jones
Dan and Mary Ann Jones
Jack Jones Jr. and Diane Jones
Nicholas '07 and Jennifer Jones '08
Michael and Sally Jordan
Nicholas Josey '19
Steve and Jo Joy
JRBT Certified Public Accountants
Jumper Aircraft Maintenance, LLC
Bill and Carolyn Jumper
KCraig and Charla Kahlig
James and Susan Kamas
Patton and Elayne Kaufman
Sharon Keating
Kenny and Jennifer Kelarek '94
Mary LaGrone Kelley '68
Jaci Kelly '17
Joe and Kim Kelsey
Leroy HA '08 and Jean Kemp '56
Mark '87 and Annette Kemp '88
Tim '87 and Donna Kemp '86
Loren and Victoria Kendig
Benjamin '20 and Hannah Kenneaster
Eileen Kennedy '80
Jimmy '96 and Teresa Kennedy '99
Roger and Joan Kennedy '75
William and Erica Ketchen '05
Lisa Ketteman
Christy Kianes
Eric Kietzer '90
Hyelan Kim '87
Brad and Trisha Kimbrough
Kathie Kimes
Charlie and Kathy Kimmey
Russell '87 and Jaimee Kiner
Robert and Edie King '73
Jim King Jr. and Deborah King
Jim and Laurie Kiniry
Darla Kirby '78
Don and Mary Kirby '72
Steven '96 and Emily Kirkpatrick
Callie Kirsch
Ken and Marlena Kjelland
Ben Klar
Daniel and Laurie Klepac
Dylon and Rachel Klintworth '16
Brea Knight '23
Jimmy and Lovetta Knox '93
Bruce Koehler
Frank and Mary Kominowski '60
Danica Komlofske '24
Mary Konrad '12
Sandra Korompai '77
Gina Krause '94
Chris '97 and Krystal Kriczky
Christine Krieger '97
Mike Kroll '11
Zach '05 and Denise Krueger
Giulianne Krug
Kathy Kruse '63
Kade Kubecka
Sloan '92 and Rachel Kuehl
Matt Kuester
Todd '12 and Kelly Kunders
Berry and Linda Kuntz '69
Joshua Kurtenbach
Justin and Sydney Kutter
Roger Kylberg
LLake Belton Post No. 10377 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Matthew and Nancy Lake '76
Lakewood Storage, LLC
Chung and Ruby Lam '65
Lamar Advertising Company
Ray '86 and Cheryl Lamb
Gary '94 and Kimberly Lamm '94
Karen Lane '80
Dana '93 and Teresa Lange
Eduardo '91 and Elizabeth Lara '93
Sue Larkin '96
Sema'Je Lary
Cindy Latham '72
Larry '75 and Kathy Latimer
Cheryl Lauterstein
Bruce and Debra Lawhorn
William Lawler '88
John and Alice Leadbeater
Bill and Virginia Leak '79
Kari Ledgerwood '03
Symphony Ledoux
Calvin Lee Jr. and Donna Graham Lee '81
Phil Leibowitz Jr. and Jo Ann Leibowitz
David K. and Janet Leigh
Justin '05 and Julie Lenamon '07
Lengefeld Lumber Company
Ty Leonard and Wen-Mei Chou
Leroy & Merle Weir Charitable Trust
Colleen Lewis '86
Allyson Lin '72
Christel Lindberg-Phelps '01
Sam and Karen Listi
Matt Litaker '08
Kristina Liu '16
Robert and Haedy Liu
Alec Lloyd '15
Larry Locke
Mary Alice Loggins '58
Jeffrey Lohman
William Lopez '21
Griff and Kathy Lord
Shey '92 and Dawn Lovelace '93
Maegan Loya '15
Tonya Lucas '10
George Luck
Jeff '75 and Jeannie Ludwick
Ludwick, Montgomery & Stapp, P.C.
Paul Luna
Jim and Jan Lundbeck
Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest
Jean Lynch '64
Donna Lynn '86
Mac Haik Dodge
H.B. and Lynnsay Macey
Nasario and Belinda Macias '73
Joan Mack '87
Joe Mackey '75
John and Nancy Mackey
Kathi Maddox '96
Eric '95 and Julie Madsen '96
Jace '20 and Kendall Mahan '20
Mark and Julie Mahler
Walt and Pam Manly
Jace Mann
Randy HA '19 and Caroline Mann '83
John '94 and Jennifer Manning '94
April Marek '08
Dave '13 and Susie Marek '96
Logan Marek
Jorge Marquez / Sol de Jalisco
Gordon and Kathy Marshall
Edd HA '06 and Barbara Martin
Kenny Martin
George and Mary Marusak
Mary Elizabeth Webster Edwards
Charitable Trust
Lynelle Mason '53
Bruce and Ann Matous
Holly Matthews
Scott '93 and Hillarie Matthews
Elizabeth Mattson
Matthew Maxfield
Ted Maxfield
Joyce Mayer
Christi Mays
Mike McCarthy Jr. '99 and Melanie
McCarthy '98
Caleb McCarty
Susan McCord '97
Richard and Grace Dannelley
McDonald '70
Scott and Delise McIlveene
Vicki McKay '71
Randy and Tammy McKee
Annmarie McKenna
Brent '08 and Debbie McKinney
Eula McKown '65
Denton and Amy McLane
Drayton McLane Jr. and Elizabeth McLane
Drayton McLane III and Amy McLane
Abigail McLarty '01
Marty and Sherry McMahone
David and Arnell McMillin '62
Kevin Fix and Kelda McMullen-Fix '97
John McSpedon
Lauren Mendias
MEP Construction Group Inc.
Viola Mercado '79
Avery Mercer '25
Cody '02 and Holly Meredith '04
Bill and Ann Messer
John Messer
Eric and Laura Metcalf '11
Madge Meyer '61
Ryan Michaelis
Ashlee Michon
Microsoft
Monica Mikeska
Charlotte Miller '20
Dirk and Lisa Miller
Don Miller
Rick and Karen Miller
Miller's Smokehouse
Amy Millsap
Mime Industrial
Esther Minten '52
Janie Minten '70
Amy Mitchell
Jeanette Mitchell '48
Jennifer Mitchell
Hannah Moffett
Hollie Moffett '00
Ken Mongold
Monteith Abstract & Title
Montgomery Chiropractic
Micah and Whitney Montgomery
Ralph Montgomery II HA '94 and Shirley Montgomery '85
Arlean Moore '99
Billy Moore Sr. '84 and Glenda Moore '85
Casey Moore
Debra Moore '78
Michael Moore
Patricia Moore '65
Trey '93 and Amy Moore '92
Tony Morales Jr. '02 and Rose Morales '00
Justin '13 and Lexi Moreno '11
Morgan Pearl Cakes, LLC
Morgan Stanley Gift Fund
Brenda Morton
Mosaic Church Austin
Bobby Joe Motloch '13
Patricia Mottram
Donald and Kimberly Mouser '91
Cindy Moya '05
Patrick and Melissa Mullins
Alex and Katy Mundy
Barbara Murdock '84
Joseph and Ruth Ann Murphy
Ryan Murphy '13
Nia Mwangi
John and Chelsea Myers
Daniel and Marcy Mynatt
NGene Nakayama
National Christian Foundation Austin
Larry and Lynn Neal
Markie and Lucile Necessary
Fred and Mary Nelson
Dejai Nelson-Parten '18
Glynda Neuwirth
Robert and Phyllis Neves '72
New Mexico Baptist Foundation
New York Life
Stephanie Newell
Chris and Fanny Ng
Christine Nix
Kyle '11 and Brittany Noack
Norman Building Materials, Inc.
Helen Normand
Norman '75 and Rebecca Northen '82
Will '13 and Beth Norvell '03
Rick and Laura Novak
Sydney Novoa '13
Randy and Claudia Nunez
OEdna O'Banion
Guy '96 and Stephanie O'Banion
Rebecca O'Banion '93
Frederick Oborne '82
Dustin and Kelli O'Donnell
Glenn Ogle '89
Violet Okeson '81
Jeff and Bobbi Olchesky
Tim and Lisa O'Leary
Jeffrey Oliver
Laura Oliver
Sandra Oliver
Brandi Olmstead '05
Pam Oman
When Bob Avery reflects on his life, he sees more than just the decades of hard work, faith and family. He sees a clear thread of purpose stitched into every milestone along his path. That sense of purpose is what inspired Bob and his beloved late wife, Jan, to give back, especially to UMHB, a school neither of them attended but both grew to love deeply.
Bob Avery is no stranger to hard work. “I worked in the summers, and I worked while I was going to Temple Junior College, and saved my money,” the Temple native said. Later, while attending Texas A&M and pursuing a degree in architecture with a focus on construction science, Bob worked at a funeral home and later for a local home builder. He also served 10 years in the Texas Army National Guard. None of it was easy. But those
BOB and the late JAN AVERY
Bob and Jan Avery, longtime UMHB donors and friends, have given generously to help UMHB students pursue their education and lives of purpose.
long days taught him the value of education—and the struggle many students face trying to afford it.
Bob’s early career in construction eventually led him to partner with his father-in-law, U.J. Baugh Jr., launching what would become Baugh and Avery Construction. The company built hundreds of stores and custom fixtures across 17 states for brands like Austin Shoes, Buster Brown and Foot Action.
It was a career built on craftsmanship, integrity and faith— values he shared with Jan, his wife of 54 years. Their story began in a classic Texas way: on a blind date to a Baylor football game. “Her cousin was one of my best friends through school,” Bob recalled. “He said, ‘I can get you a date with my cousin.’” And that “cousin” turned out to be Jan Carol Baugh, whom he married several years later in 1970.
Their love story spanned decades, two sons, countless road trips in a 65-foot mobile home, and a love for serving others. Jan, a trained dental hygienist, worked both in clinics
and later as a secretary for their company. But perhaps her most lasting work was what she did quietly—supporting Bob in his work (and later in his missions), raising their boys and giving generously to help others thrive.
After retiring from his successful construction business in the 1990s, Bob poured himself into mission work in Mexico, helping build orphanages, clinics and churches through Gloria al Padre Ministries.
“I started out as the cook and a truck driver,” he said. But once his construction background became known, he soon found himself leading building projects that would impact communities for years.
“It was a total deviation from my previous career,” he said, “but it was meaningful.”
That same heart for service extended to their financial giving. In the 1970s, Bob began investing in Baptist Church Loan Corporation bonds. The interest they produced became something more than income.
“I said, ‘I’m going to give this to something for the Lord,’” he decided.
That initial generosity helped a church member’s son attend UMHB and sparked a decadeslong relationship with the university.
Over time, Bob and Jan helped numerous students through school at UMHB, Baylor University and Temple College. However, their lasting legacy is the creation of
three endowed scholarships at UMHB.
The first scholarship was named for their special-needs son, Jonathan, who is now 43, and benefits education students. The second bears Bob and Jan’s names and supports music students.
"It's a good feeling. It's a feeling of accomplishment. It's great joy to see these kids after they graduate and get married and have a family and see what they do with their lives." —Bob Avery
“I love music. I can’t play a note and I can’t sing a lick, but I love music,” Bob said, explaining their love for attending UMHB choir performances over the years.
The third endowment, which is still in the works, will be created in Jan’s memory using proceeds from her annuity, which is an especially meaningful act after she tragically lost her life in a pedestrian accident last December.
Giving so generously to help future students at a Christian university “feels great. And she felt the same way,” Bob said.
Though neither Bob nor Jan were UMHB alumni, their admiration for the university was
personal and profound. “We gave to UMHB because of the Christian relationship and influence, and the atmosphere at UMHB is just top notch,” he said.
In addition to the scholarships, the Averys also contributed to the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation, naming the one-onone room in Jonathan’s honor.
Bob recalled the impact of meeting the university president, Dr. Randy O’Rear, for the first time: “He really impressed me, and after we met, he knew us by name and was eager to shake hands with me and hug Jan. Every time he sees us, he says, ‘I’m praying for you.’”
In May, just months after losing Jan, Bob’s 23-year-old grandson was killed in a car accident in Wyoming. “So much heartache in such a short period of time,” he said. When asked what gets him through it, his answer is simple: “God and Christian friends.”
Looking back, Bob sees God's hand in every chapter of his life. “You couldn’t plan it. Nobody’s smart enough to plan something like that,” he said. “All of it was for a reason.”
For Bob, giving isn’t just about money—it’s about meaning. “It’s a good feeling. It’s a feeling of accomplishment. It’s great joy to see these kids after they graduate and get married and have a family and see what they do with their lives.”
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
Randy '88 and Julie O'Rear '90
Reed '18 and Jesslyn O'Rear '18
Ryan and Tara O'Rear
David '03 and Hope Orsag '00
Isaac Osorio '25
Miriam Osterlund '21
Janet Otto '66
Our Change Foundation
Beverly Owen '64
Don '72 and Judy Owens
Jason Owens
Kathy Owens
Riley and Carolyn Owens '61
Ron and Susan Owens
PP & C Cable Construction Inc.
Jason Palmer
Ben and Kessler Pamplin
Bobby Parker Jr. and Kathy Parker
Charles and Clara Patterson '59
Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foundation
Andy Payne
Kyle and Robin Payne
Maegan Payne '22
John Paysse
Jonathan and Kelsi Paysse
Kenny and Becky Paysse
PBK
Austin Pearce
Johnnie '73 and Stephanie Pechal
Matt and Tammy Peden
Price Peden '23
Pedi Call Care
Catherine Peebles '74
Heath '96 and Jennifer Peloquin '97
Robert and Rachel Pendergraft
Roger Pequeno '94
Mia Pequero
Emilio Perales
Natalie Perez
David and Elizabeth Perkins
Erica Perrine '02
Perry Office Plus
Larry and Nelda Perry '61
Chris and Erika Pesek
William and Janet Petersen
Carl and Rebecca Peterson
Kessiah Petty '21
Jack HA '16 and Karen Phelps
Preston Phelps '25
Brad Phillips
Layne and Chloe Pickens
Jacqueline Pilkey '91
Michael and Laurel Pilkington '11
Blake and Jennifer Pitts
Jamey and Miriam Plunk
Larry and Kim Pointer
Betsy Polgue '64
Caroline Pollard
Krystal Polley '19
Michael Zylberfuden and Nanette Popp '02
Joslyn and Marty Portmann '78
Jane Potter
John Potter '70
Neale and Debbie Potts
Rob and Brenda Potts '79
Prater & Ridley
Kesi Prescott '03
Hannah Presley
Emily Prevost
Bridget Price
William Price '14
Warren Proctor '92
Pro-Ed
Leonardo and Virginia Profenna '86
Carl and Lucille Purfurst
Chuck and Julie Pye
RR.K. Bass Electric, Inc.
Beth Rabroker
Morgan Raines '22
Brittany Rainey
Edna Ramirez '15
Kevin Ramirez '11
Melodie Ramirez '13
Chuck and Jennifer Ramm
Harold Ramm
Pete and Gloria Ramos
Sheila Ransburg-Shepard '98
Joel and Judy Raymond '65
Merle Raymond '74
Andi Reaves '81
Cindy Reddehase
Reecie and Opal Jones Trust Foundation
Jason '08 and Kristin Reese '08
Larry '92 and Sarah Reeves
Ryan Reeves
Erika Reinhard-Straub
Marshall and Penny Renfro
Rich and Tammy Reno
Rebeka Retta '90
Reynolds Charitable Trust
Joyce Reynolds '58
Matt Reynolds '95
Greg Rhoads
Kenneth and Velva Riddle '64
Neal Riddle
Julia Rideout
Dennis Riggin
Diane Ring '00
Don Al and Linda Ringler
Donnie and Danielle Ringler
Burk and Cindy Roberts '90
Charlie Robinson Jr. HA '88 and Janice
Robinson
Mary Robinson
Mary Lou Robinson '90
Jennifer Rock '95
Rocking G Risk Services LLC
Rockley Family Foundation
Aaron '14 and Megan Rodeffer
Rickey Rodeffer
Kimberly Rodgers '16
Conrad '93 and Susan Rodriguez
Debra Rodriguez '13
Brenda Rogers '73
David Rogers
Tammy Rogers '06
Howard Rolf
Dennis '77 and Linda Rose
Rita Ross
David Thomas and Michelle Roueche
Corbin Rouse '12
Jimmie and Janey Roush
Doug HA '13 and Carol Rowald HA '13
Barbara Rubino '75
Ange Rugira '23
Traci Russell '19
Ruth S. Howard Family Trust
SJosh '10 and Hope Saenz '09
Demetrio and Lidia Salazar '03
Tammie Salazar '83
David Salceda
Jake and Deanna Sallee
Jerry and Vicki Samu
Jake Sanchez
Nelda Sanders '54
Sargent Family Foundation Fund
David and Susie Sargent
Sue Schiffer '59
Frederick and Jeanette Schiffner '68
Johnnie and Robin Schilling '00
Emily Schmid '23
Gary and Sharon Schmidt
Jim Schnietz
Frank and Diane Schultz
Shane '93 and Lisa Scott '95
Steve Grant and Kay Scroggins '80
SEI Giving Fund
Nick and Anneke Self
Ray Severn
Ryan '15 and Deion Sewell
Bradley and Yvette Shackelford
Marjorie Shackelford
Barbara Shallue
Pat Shannon '53
Ella Shaw
Kody and Lisa Shed
Mark '95 and Teri Sheeler
Kelly Sheffield
Shell Oil Company Foundation
Hugh and Debbie Shine
Devera Shipp '92
Brenda Shoemake
Joel '99 and Erin Shoemake '99
Bob and Sara Shull
George and Becky Siems
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Brittany Simmons
Diane Simpson
Thomas Simpson
Erin Sims '18
Jack Sims
Janis Singletary '71
Brandon '03 and Sara Skaggs '03
Travis '03 and Lindsey Skinner
John Smallwood
Andrew D. Smith
Becki Smith '94
Carole Smith '65
Chad '01 and Ashley Smith '03
Ian and Krysta Smith
Jamie and Kimberley Smith '20
Jeff Smith
Jeremy '01 and Barbara Smith '99
Ken and Becky Smith
Kendra A. Smith
Linda Smith
Michael and Pam Smith
Laura Snowden
Crystal Sokolowski '15
Lynda Solis '91
Lester '96 and Katy Sombito
Jason Sortman
Isaac and Belinda Soto '94
Bryan and Austin Soulard '12
Sparta Crane & Construction LLC
Cordell '24 and Spears
Keith Spears
Erik '99 and Zoe Speer '99
Kelly and Debra Speer '98
Emma Spellings '20
Kenneth and Polly
Ed and Ann Spivey
Kirk '89 and Cathleen Spradlin
Sara Sprecher '76
Traci Squarcette
SSC Service Solutions
Jude Stahmer
Jonathan and Vicki Stalnaker '06
Kelsey Stapp
State Bar of Texas
W.L. Steeves
Delia Stephens '61
Portia Stephens
Corinne Stern '91
Caden Steubing '23
Chuck and Pat Stevens
Wendi Stewart
Michael Stirman
William and Lynda Stokes
Richard '15 and Alana Stoneburner
Doug and Marilyn Streater
Cody and Jaclyn Street
Coleman and Donnette Street
Michael '13 and Kristi Street '94
Tom and Marianne Stringfellow
Lecia Stubblefield
Subhani Foundation
Janie Suthoff
Chet and Jessica Sutton '07
Jeff '07 and Jen Sutton '07
Warren Swader '91 and Pat Vasbinder '83
SWBC Mortgage
Sharon Swindler
Keith and Beth Sykora '66
TJoey and Martha Tabarlet
Toby '04 and Laura Taff '94
Jay and Leah Taggart
Larry and Janet Takahara '61
Tia Talley '03
Elizabeth Tanaka '14
Michelle Tarbet
Adrian Tart '21
Tarver & Blythe Law Firm
Dustin and Sheila Tauferner '90
Doyle Taylor
Lem and Vanessa Taylor
Bryan Teague
Joyce Teague '83
Troy '90 and Jennifer Tegeler
TEGNA
Texas Instruments Foundation
Texian Insurance Agency, Inc.
James Thames
The Journey Bible Fellowship, Inc.
Steve Theodore Jr. '87 and Grace Theodore '89
Thomas Kinder & Martha W. Farris
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Jim '75 and Jan Thomas '77
John and Ruby Thomas '51
Kenneth and Marjanna Thomas '63
Deloras Thompson '59
Michael and Tammy Thompson
Philip and Kim Thornton
Larry '71 and Beverly Throm
Sonia Tilley
Jackson '24 and Macy Tingley '24
Paul and Lucia Tipton
David '07 and Jackie Todd '07
Joe and Frances Todd
Tofka Construction LLC
Kathy Toner '87
Janice Torgeson HA '19
Jimmy '04 and Lindsey Torres '03
Dan '86 and Amanda Tostrud
Tracy Guthrie Charitable Trust
Kevyn Trammell '98
Kristi Trammell
Carol Traylor '76 and Charlie Nieman
Carol Treible
Charles Truesdale
Bryce Trull '22
Ike and Cynthia Tryon '12
Harry and Annie Tsang '63
Franklin Tschoerner
Kyle '08 and Kaily Tubbs '09
Dennis and Ann Turk
Vic and Lexie Turley '78
Brett '04 and Allison Turner '04
Nick and Dannyelle Turner '02
Frank Turner Jr. and Marilyn Turner '75
Cassandra Tutten
Brian and Carey Tyler
Amy '95 and Christopher Tyner '97
Grady '91 and Janice Tyroch
Jerry Tyroch Jr. and Martha Tyroch '88
Melissa Tyroch and Zach Boyd
UUMHB Faculty Council
UMHB Foundation
Dan and Debby Utley
Nate and Hannah Van Beusekom
Norvel Van Dyke Jr. '83 and Jann Van
Dyke
Joy Vann '62
Michael and Shirley Varnell
Andrea Vasquez '19
John and Karen Vassar
Charles Verheyden
Wallace Vernon
VFW Post 4008
Todd and Cari Vieregg
Fernando Villarreal
Ruben Villarreal '16
David and Sharon Vincent
Taylor Vires '22
Vista Real Estate
Andrew and Teresa Voelter '97
Kenneth Von Gonten
George and Nancy Vorpahl
Monica Vriseno '21
W Promotions
Debbie Wade '01
Darin '84 and Lorene Wales
Ronald Walker
Ryland Walker
Stephen and Mary Nash Walker
Michael and Sharon Wall '74
Walton Tithe Trust
Jeff Ward '91
Rodney '88 and Kris Ward '91
Jeff and Susan Waters
WatersEdge
Shan Watkins
Robert and Kay Watson
John Watts '17
Danny '07 and Elizabeth Webb '07
Deane '95 and Becky Webb
Spencer and Jennifer Webb
Eric Weeden '97
Connie Weeks
Cody '16 and Rebecca Weems
James and Andrea Weinblatt
Stanley Weirich
The Welch Foundation
Josh '08 and Cristy Welch
Lydia West-Moore '70
Jim and Charlotte Wheeler
Andrew '10 and Miranda White '12
David and Jessica White '00
Eric '10 and Kristin White
Joe and Wanda Whiteley '79
Bob Whitis '65
Dillard '61 and Karolyn Whitis '68
Jay Whitis
Chelsea Whittington '19
Tyler Wicks '14
Diana Wilbert '17
Colin '01 and Andra Wilborn
Tim Wilborn
Melissa Wilcox
George Willey
Britt and Sharon Williams '12
Brittany Williams '95
Carolyn Williams
John '15 and Taylor Williams '14
Joyce Williams '58
Mary Jane Williams
Les '06 and Melissa Williams '07
Ronald and Delores Williams '74
Derek '14 and Myra Williamson '17
Peggie Williamson '18
Robert and Cindy Willis '81
Maria Wilson
Patty Wilson '75
Sharon M. Wilson
Wilsonart International
Dean '78 and Beth Winkler
Matt and Haley Woeller '20
Dorothy Woessner '59
Melisa Wofford '97
Sarah Wong '18
Jane Wood
Andrew and Tina Woodward
Staci Worden '96
Ray Workman
Sherri Worley
Ed and Lisa Wright '75
Nancy Wright '95
Juanita Wyatt
Lori Wyss
Randy '99 and Kim Yandell '96
Jeff and Julie Yeh '72
Paul and Marion Yeh '66
Eddie and Rebecca Young '64
Keith and Barbara Young
Frank Youngblood
Ida Youngblood '94
Younglife
Judy Yu Chao '70
Larry '75 and Karen Zabcik
Kenny '04 and Jana Zajicek '97
Charles and Karen Zeissel
Marlene Zipperlen '67
Joey and Marcy Zolman
honors donors who demonstrate exceptional leadership in giving by supporting the mission and vision of UMHB. Donors who give a minimum of $1,000 annually qualify as Annual Members. Donors who have given $25,000 or more cumulatively qualify as Lifetime Members.
Honoring donors who have made lifetime gifts of $1 million or more, the 1845 Society celebrates our historical beginning, prior to Texas gaining statehood, when a small group of individuals formed the Texas Baptist Education Society and requested a charter be granted for a Christian university. The charter was granted by the 9th Congress of the Republic of Texas on February 1, 1845.
$10,000,000 and up
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Frank W. & Sue Mayborn Foundation
Leroy & Merle Weir Charitable Trust
Sue Mayborn
Denton and Amy McLane
Drayton McLane III and Amy McLane Drayton McLane Jr. and Elizabeth McLane
PLATINUM
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999
THE FOLLOWING SOCIETIES RECOGNIZE LIFETIME GIFTS OF ALL LIVING DONORS AS OF MAY 31, 2025
Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc.
Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foundation
GOLD
$1,000,000 - $4,999,999
Baylor Scott & White Health
E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation
Fikes Foundation
Kim Fikes
Grogan Lord Foundation
Houston Endowment, Inc.
James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation
Kenneth and Viola Burg Trust
Roger and Jody Lawler
Paul and Carol McClinton
Trey Smith
Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates
Thomas Kinder & Martha W. Farris
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Sharon M. Wilson
Honoring donors with lifetime gifts of $500,000 - $999,999, the Baylor-Tryon Society pays tribute to founders Judge R.E.B. Baylor and Rev. William M. Tryon, who penned the charter to establish Baylor University. When the Female Department of Baylor University split from the Male Department, it was renamed Baylor Female College, the forebearer of today’s UMHB.
Bob and Linda Black
Jerry and Mary Kay Conner
Cindy Cummins
Sharon Lord Daggett
First Baptist Church of Belton
Ted and Kathy Floca
John Hood Garner & Martha Alleen
Weatherford Garner Trust
Konrad & Clara Lux Trust
Griff and Kathy Lord
M. P. Daniel Scholarship Endowment Trust
McLane Company, Inc.
RDM Enterprises
Steve Grant and Kay Scroggins '80
Troy '90 and Jennifer Tegeler
The Welch Foundation
William & Henriem McIntosh Trust
Mitchel and Rose Wong '61
Honoring donors with lifetime gifts of $250,000 - $499,999, the Luther Society pays tribute to the school’s sixth president, Dr. John Hill Luther, who supervised the moving of the college from Independence to Belton in 1886.
Callaway Foundation Trust
Davidson Family Charitable Foundation
Don Dillard
Shayne '11 and Kaysie Eddleman '13
First Baptist Church of Bartlett
ForeSight Foundation
Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund, Inc.
Hillcrest Foundation
J. Platt Turner Jr. and Kathryn Moore Turner Foundation
Meadows Foundation, Inc.
Randy '88 and Julie O'Rear '90
Neale and Debbie Potts
Reynolds Charitable Trust
Doug HA '13 and Carol Rowald HA '13
Shell Oil Company Foundation
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Carole Smith '65
Sharon Swindler
Joe and Frances Todd
Tracy Guthrie Charitable Trust
Frank Turner Jr. and Marilyn Turner '75
Mason and Janie Wheeler '61
Carolyn Williams
Honoring donors with lifetime gifts of $100,000$249,999, the Hardin Society bears the name of John and Mary Hardin, who contributed their first gift of $100,000 to the college at a time of critical need during the height of the Great Depression. In 1934, the college name was changed to Mary Hardin-Baylor in appreciation for the Hardin’s generosity.
Ada Ehrhardt Education Trust
Dennis and Teri Adcox
Albatross Charitable Foundation
Peggy Albin '58
Bob and Jan Avery
Bill Barge III and Laura Barge
Robert and Cheryl Bass
Jerry HA '92 and Vicky Bawcom HA '92
Betty Sue Beebe '61
Peter Beronio '95
Gail Bradbury
Brentham Foundation
Phillip and Christine Brown
Bruce McMillan Jr. Foundation, Inc.
Jerry Caldwell '73
CEFCO Convenience Stores
Roger and Janet Daniel '77
Wallace Davis
Paul '81 and Roopa Dearing '79
Don Ringler Chevrolet
Etolia B. Saringer Family Trust
Extraco Banks
Vic '72 and Cecelia Feazell
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
First Texas Bank
Bob and Rosaura Galligan
MacGeorge and Dana Galloway
Alma Golden
Golden Legacy, Inc.
Christopher '98 and Elizabeth Gouner
David '83 and Rebecca Guess '86
Kenny and Jennifer Hansmire
Jane Haywood
Betsy Hilliard
Hoblitzelle Foundation
Bobby '99 and Pat Hoxworth
Carl and Judy Hudson
Richard Hurley Sr. and Dana Hurley
Imagine 360
Steve and Teresa James
John H. Saringer Marital Trust
Bryan '14 and Ashlee Jones '17
Nikolas Keratsopoulos '24
Kathie Kimes
King's Daughters Hospital
Calvin Lee Jr. and Donna Graham Lee '81
CC and Hannah Lee '53
David E. and Margaret Leigh '74
David K. and Janet Leigh
Irene Li '53
Mickey Little HA '71
Mary Alice Loggins '58
Sun and Jean Lu '67
Jim and Jan Lundbeck
M.D. Anderson Foundation
John '94 and Jennifer Manning '94
Kenny Martin
Mary Elizabeth Webster Edwards Charitable Trust
Materials Transportation Company
Madge Meyer '61
Ken Mongold
Morgan Stanley Gift Fund
Morrison Restaurants, Inc.
Chris and Fanny Ng
Priscilla Nicholson '78
Marietta Parker HA '72
Linda Pehl '73
Joan Pennington
Jack HA '16 and Karen Phelps
Presser Foundation
R.K. Bass Electric, Inc.
Don Al and Linda Ringler
Rockley Family Foundation
Ruth S. Howard Family Trust
Sargent Family Foundation Fund
David and Susie Sargent
Frank and Diane Schultz
Pat Shannon '53
Mark '95 and Teri Sheeler
Jerry and Brenda Smith
Tom and Marianne Stringfellow
Texas Independent College Fund
Steve Theodore Jr. '87 and Grace
Theodore '89
Jim '75 and Jan Thomas '77
Dale and Nanako Tingleaf '64
Dennis and Ann Turk
Brett '04 and Allison Turner '04
Utley Education Foundation
Joy Vann '62
Walton Tithe Trust
Bob Whitis '65
Abbie Wiggers
Jane Wood
Frank Youngblood
Honoring donors with lifetime gifts of $50,000$99,999, the Wilson Society is named in memory of Dr. William A. Wilson, the college’s ninth president, who served from 1896 to 1911. Wilson’s administration brought stability to Baylor Female College, with growth in enrollment and the value of the college plant nearly doubling during his tenure.
Margaret Abel
The American Bottling Company
Joel and Jessica Amos
Mark HA '15 and Betty Anderson '64
John '71 and Rachel Austin
Kenneth Bailey
Rex and Millie Baird
Bank of America
Vince '84 and Barbara Banks
Bell Baptist Association
Alice Bell '69
Belltec Industries, Inc.
Anne Birkhead
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
David and Nancy Bonner
Jerry Brentham
Rebecca Brindley
Dorwin and Glenda Bundick HA '90
Dianne Burkes '80
Betty L. Burns '82
Helen Cain '50
Central Texas M & B Auto Repair, Inc.
Cerris Builders
Leo and Gayle Conger
Bruce and Julia Connor
Michael Cook HA '22
Sandy Corwin
John '78 and Chere Covin
Covington Real Estate, Inc.
Terri Covington HA '14
Crusader Football Alumni Association
Perry and Barbara Dalby
Pat Dale
Noble Deckard
Dell Employee Giving Campaign
Stephen and Deborah Dobbs
Joe Durrett Jr. and Carolyn Durrett
Kyle '88 and Valaree Evans
Elizabeth Figari
Gary '06 and Kim Findley
First Baptist Church of Coleman
Stan and Christy Fischer '91
Jerrell '13 and Molly Freeman '12
Bruce and Vicki Gamble
Laurie Glaze '76
Neil and Stacy Graff
Jeffrey '18 and Michele Hackney '16
Clarence and Sue Ham
Ray and Betty Ham
Betty Hamilton '57
Harvest Technologies
The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation
Weldon Hicks
David '00 and Whitney Hill '01
Vernon and Shirley Holleman '86
Timothy Huchton and Pat HoldenHuchton '74
IBM International Foundation
Irl Arrowsmith Jr. and Frances C. Arrowsmith Revocable Trust
Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln
Jack Jones Jr. and Diane Jones
KAM Homebuilders, Ltd.
Kasberg, Patrick & Associates LP
Keith & Mary Sue Davis Trust
Mary LaGrone Kelley '68
Leroy HA '08 and Jean Kemp '56
John and Suzanne Kiella
Charlie and Kathy Kimmey
Cindy Latham '72
Allyson Lin '72
Ryan and Jennifer Lindsey
Walt and Pam Manly
Randy HA '19 and Caroline Mann '83
Edd HA '06 and Barbara Martin
Bruce and Ann Matous
Matthew Maxfield
Ted Maxfield
Joyce Mayer
John Messer
Rick and Karen Miller
Esther Minten '52
Janie Minten '70
Wayne Mitchell Jr.
Monteith Abstract & Title
Ralph Montgomery II HA '94 and Shirley Montgomery '85
Gene Nakayama
National Child Identification Program
Rebecca O'Banion '93
P & C Cable Construction Inc.
Perry Office Plus
Michael and Laurel Pilkington '11
Jane Potter
R.T. Schneider Construction Co. LTD
Ralph H. & Ruth J. McCullough Foundation
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
Rockwell Fund, Inc.
The Rogers Foundation
Howard Rolf
Nelda Sanders '54
Russell and Joy Schneider
Nancy Seiler
Marlene M. Seng-Valter '69
Bob and Sara Shull
Phil and Linda Smith
Sara Smith '53
Tommy Strasburger
Bill Tanner Jr. and Paula Tanner
Dustin and Sheila Tauferner '90
Texas Instruments Foundation
Dan '86 and Amanda Tostrud
Carol Traylor '76 and Charlie Nieman
Union Pacific Corporation
Ken and Janna VanHoozer
Russell and Angel Weir '98
Chris Westbrook '53
Dillard '61 and Karolyn Whitis '68
Tim Wilborn
Blair and Mary Jane Williams
Wilsonart International
Dean '78 and Beth Winkler
YourCause, LLC
Honoring donors with lifetime gifts of $25,000$49,999, the Independence Society is named for the birthplace of Mary Hardin-Baylor: Independence, Texas. Changing transportation and economics in the area surrounding Independence eventually led to the relocation of the college to Belton in 1886.
2 The Top Enterprises
3M Foundation
Phillip and Cindy Aday
Alcoa Foundation
Jimmy Alexander
Shari Alexander '03
Alliance Bank Central Texas
Alta Cates Religious Foundation
American Desk Manufacturing Co.
American Legion Post 55
John '91 and Judy Arnold
Billy and Jessica Bachmayer
Joe and Carolyn Bailey '65
Baird/Williams Construction, Inc.
Steve and Jamie Barksdale
Marcus '88 and Penny Batts '80
Cheryl Baughman
Amy Bawcom '93
Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation
BBVA Compass
Montie Beaty
Bell County Glass Company, Inc.
Brad and Tammy Bennett
Bob and Susan Bills '79
Bio-Synthesis, Inc.
Michael '95 and Kindyle Brennan
Edna Bridges '61
Russell Bridges
Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C.
Adrian and Pauline Brody '62
Steve and Gail Brookshire
Bill and Carol Brown
Budget Blinds
Keith and Cora Lea Burns
Helen Cain '50
Candor Consulting and Diagnostics, LLC
Justin and Kristel Carnes '07
Miguel '77 and Jessica Castro
Central National Bank
Central Texas Auction Services, LLC
Deborah Chapman
Judy Clements '69
Jim and Karen Clemons
Ron '89 and Anne Clemons
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Baron '16 and Samantha Cotharn
The Council of Independent Colleges
Nell Cox '58
Will Craik
Richard Crain
Kyle and Tamara Cross '95
Marvin and Dee Curb '62
Charlie Kimmey surprises his wife, Dr. Kathy Kimmey, with an endowed scholarship in her name at a plaque unveiling celebration in August.
When Charlie Kimmey and his daughter, Kelli O’Donnell, started planning a surprise for the woman at the heart of their family, they knew it had to be special. It had to honor not just the incredible physician Dr. Kathy Kimmey is, but the deep impact she’s had on her patients, colleagues and community over the last four decades. The result was the creation of the Dr. Kathy Kimmey Presidential Endowed Scholarship—a heartfelt and enduring tribute to a life devoted to service.
Dr. Kathy Kimmey’s path to medicine was inspired in her early years, watching her father, Dr. Earl Edwin Brooks, who was a physician in their small, rural town of Bogota, Texas.
“He did everything. He was the go-to physician,” Kathy’s husband, Charlie, said. That commitment to others shaped Kathy’s own aspirations.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
KATHY
KIMMEY, MD
After graduating from Rivercrest High School, attending Paris Junior College and Texas A&M, and then medical school in Lubbock, Kathy landed at Scott & White in Temple for her residency in internal medicine from 1985 to 1988. She never left.
“She loved Scott & White. Loved the teaching aspect with medical students,” Charlie said. In 2021, Kathy transitioned to a more manageable schedule in the oncology department, focusing on patients at high risk for breast cancer, leaving behind the grueling 75- to 80-hour workweeks she once maintained.
Behind Kathy’s professional success was Charlie, a man who shaped his own career around supporting hers. “I’ve had three careers,” he said. “My career has always catered to hers, because, again, that was more of a calling for her and a passion.”
"What a blessing to be able to provide scholarship assistance for nurses of the future!"
—Kathy Kimmey
Charlie and his daughter, Kelli, had been mulling over the idea of doing something meaningful for Kathy for years, spurred on by comments from her patients and friends. Enlisting the help of several of Kathy’s close friends to gather contact information and spread the word, the surprise event took place at the Ralph Wilson Youth Club—where Charlie had worked for 17 years— under the guise of a routine gathering.
“I told her to block out that weekend, that there was an event at the youth club that we need to help with,” Charlie said with a laugh. “It’s not out of line with what she would normally be thinking or doing. We just thought it’d be kind of fun to do, and then it’s really been kind of neat.” Pulling it off, though, required a bit of undercover coordination. “I told her friends, ‘Don’t call me after hours!’”
The event was a success with more than 100 friends and
family gathered to unveil the scholarship plaque along with an announcement that more than $135,000 has already been committed to the scholarship with more donations coming.
Though neither Charlie nor Kathy attended UMHB, the family felt strongly that their gift would make a deeper impact there.
“I just love UMHB,” Charlie said. “There are just a lot of good things that go on there. It’s just kind of a gem in Central Texas.” He praised the school’s leadership, especially President Dr. Randy O’Rear: “Everything they do, they do first class. A great nursing program, great athletic facilities. All the facilities are just first class.”
The scholarship he and Kelli created will support nursing students, which they knew would be deeply meaningful to Kathy.
“She’s worked with a lot of great nurses. Behind every good doctor is an even better nurse,” he said.
"I have never felt so surprised, loved and honored by this scholarship! How were my friends and family able to keep this a secret from me for over a year?”
Kathy said of the celebration at the Ralph Wilson Youth Club. “What a blessing to be able to provide scholarship assistance for nurses of the future! I am thankful to live in a community that values education. Go CRU!"
Charlie said it was important to create the scholarship as a
surprise to his wife since she’s never been one to seek the spotlight.
“She’s not one for the limelight. She’s kind of behind the scenes, under the radar,” Charlie said. But her influence has been anything but quiet. Her patients have always looked to her as someone who always listened.
“She had her phone on her hip, 24/7,” Charlie said. “If we are traveling on vacation and a patient calls, she’s gonna step aside and walk them through whatever needs to be done.”
Charlie and Kathy’s love story began at Texas A&M, where Charlie first spotted her at the apartment complex where they both lived (but he was too shy to talk to her), he admitted.
“So one day, I told Mark, my roommate, ‘That’s the girl I’m gonna marry.’”
Eventually, Mark took matters into his own hands and introduced them. They married in 1981, raised two children, Brooks and Kelli, and now have six grandchildren.
“Faith, family and friends— that’s just kind of who she is,” he said.
For Charlie, the decision to honor his wife this way was both emotional and rewarding. “She deserves it just because she’s dedicated her life to medicine and helping others, and we just thought it’d be something fun to do and a neat way to honor her.”
Bryan and Karen Daniel
Bob Denson
Todd '14 and Kathy Denton
Joe and Ingrid DePinto '90
Gene and Celia Cortez Deutscher
Rod '11 and Sandy Deyoe
Dick '94 and Sandra Dixon '75
Harlene Dorman
Bryan Doty '14
Edward Jones Financial Services
Emerson Automation Solutions
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Lara Enzor '92
Cecilia Erlund
Keith '88 and Cyndi Evans '87
Marjorie Ferrill
Karen Fincher '99
First Baptist Church of Moffat
First Baptist Church of Salado
First National Bank Texas
First Texas Brokerage Company
Kirk '07 and Carol Fischer
Johnette Fisher '58
Bruce HA '24 and Debbie Ham Fletcher '76
Jack and Jodie Folsom '94
Fossum Dental Group
Cliffa Foster HA '07
Terry and Anna Fox '13
Perry Fulcher Sr. and Neva Fulcher
John and Loretta Funk
Travis '04 and Melissa Funk
Thomas Gallaway '25
Garlyn Shelton Cadillac-Mazda-BMWVolvo-Nissan
Jonathan '17 and Emily Gary
Henry and Cheryl Garza HA '18
General American Life
Chris '00 and Staci Gerick '00
Greg and Pam Gilkerson
Buddy '89 and Angela Groom
Mark '84 and Sue Groveunder '85
Glenn '74 and Brenda Hagler '76
Jon and Janna Haik '96
Ham & McCreight Supply, Inc.
John and Pat Hanne
Don and Helen Harris '75
Neal and Jamie Hawks
Heart of Texas Foundation, Inc.
Heart of Texas Landscape Company, Inc.
Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation
Lane '93 and Sabrina Heginbotham
Heights Lumber & Supply Inc.
Harry Hendricks
Mary Herrington
John Holmes Sr. '91 and Beth Holmes
Lucy Hom '53
Schulyn '77 and Thelma Huston
Integ
Don and Pat Jackson '81
Jo M Wittens Unitrust
Bobby '76 and Donna Johnson '71
Kenneth and Joye Johnson '90
Steve and Jo Joy
Kenny and Jennifer Kelarek '94
Russell '87 and Jaimee Kiner
Steven '96 and Emily Kirkpatrick
Kevin and Hope Koch '92
Krebs Family Trust
Marjorie Kuban '61
Todd '12 and Kelly Kunders
Justin and Sydney Kutter
Dana '93 and Teresa Lange
Alexander Li
Lindsey Contractors, Inc.
H.B. and Lynnsay Macey
Jace '20 and Kendall Mahan '20
Dave '13 and Susie Marek '96
Renee Matous
Bruce and Stephanie McAtee '81
Sarah McCorkle
Stephen '06 and Amanda McElrath
Terry and Debbie McElroy
Brent '08 and Debbie McKinney
Penny McPherson
Buddy and Barbara Menking
Ryan Michaelis
Bill '80 and Marla Michalewicz
Jim and Carla Miller
Mime Industrial
Meade Mitchell III '73 and Susan Mitchell
Montgomery Chiropractic
National Christian Foundation Austin
Frederick and Viola Ng '71
Lorie Nieman '91
Nissho Gakuen Foundation
Kyle '11 and Brittany Noack
Brad '08 and Ashley Norris '10
James '95 and Cherish O'Barr
Reed '18 and Jesslyn O'Rear '18
Riley and Carolyn Owens '61
Ron and Susan Owens
Pactiv Corporation
Ben and Kessler Pamplin
Bobby Parker Jr. and Kathy Parker
Bob and Penny Pattee
Burton and Virginia Patterson
Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.
Kenny and Becky Paysse
PBK of Austin
Pelham Group
Emilio Perales
Chris and Erika Pesek
Larry and Kim Pointer
Terry and Andrea Potts '78
Rick and Sharon Powell
Freda Provence
The Prudential Foundation
Chuck and Julie Pye
Quality Stone Company
Delia Quintanilla '70
Jack and Jackie Ralston
Chuck and Jennifer Ramm
Roylene Ray '83
RBO Technology
Rea Charitable Trust
Greg Rhoads
Burk and Cindy Roberts '90
Charlie Robinson Jr. HA '88 and Janice
Robinson
Aaron '14 and Megan Rodeffer
Rickey Rodeffer
Monie Roming
Bill and Janet Russell
Tommy and Melody Sammons
Sanderford & Carroll, P.C.
Paul and Kelly Sanderford
Dean '80 and Joan Sanders
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Ryan '15 and Deion Sewell
Shalom Revocable Trust
Hugh and Debbie Shine
Shipley Donuts
Ben '80 and Donna Shipp '97
Slovacek's
Scott '89 and Jill Smajstrla '89
David and Charis Smith
Jerry Smith
Southwestern Bell Foundation
Erik '99 and Zoe Speer '99
SPJST
Springston FLP, LTD.
Bryan and Sheri Springston
Susan Stephens
William Sterling
Michael '13 and Kristi Street '94
Stripe-A-Zone, Inc.
Subhani Foundation
SWBC Mortgage
David and Cynthia Teague
Temple Iron & Metal
Larry '71 and Beverly Throm
Paul and Lucia Tipton
Jimmy '04 and Lindsey Torres '03
TXU Energy
Grady '91 and Janice Tyroch
Jerry Tyroch Jr. and Martha Tyroch '88
Uemura Co., Inc.
Wallace Vernon
Todd and Cari Vieregg
Vista Real Estate
Julia Walker '60
Stephen and Mary Nash Walker
Walmart Foundation
Josh '08 and Cristy Welch
Wells Fargo Foundation
Don and Wanda Wesson
Jim and Charlotte Wheeler
Chad '01 and Kelli Widmer
Colin '01 and Andra Wilborn
Jason and Rachel Wilcox
Britt and Sharon Williams '12
Margie Wright '67
Eddie and Rebecca Young '64
Marlene Zipperlen '67
Joey and Marcy Zolman
This designation honors donors who have given gifts of $1,000 or more in the last fiscal year, June 1, 2024-May 31, 2025 (but less than $25,000 lifetime) as Annual Members of the President’s Leadership Circle.
Minnie Abrego-Sanchez '74
Accent Services
AgTrust Farm Credit
All County Surveying, Inc.
Ben '12 and Britney Allen
Perry and Kathy Allen
American Legion Post No. 133
AMGEN Foundation
Todd '04 and Leah Anderson '03
Rusty '89 and Laurie Atkinson '89
Austin Community Foundation
Baird Crews
Zechariah '06 and Sarah Baker
Stephen and Hollie Baldridge
Alex '13 and Stephanie Ball '15
Jim and Carol Barnes
W. George Bartels
Bruce and Mary Jo Bates
Riley '06 and Charlotte Baumann
Gary '78 and Sharon Baxley
Mike '73 and Kathi Beimer '74
Kim Belcik '02
The Beltonian Theatre LLC
Travis '10 and Jenci Bice
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Bracor Enterprises, Ltd.
Tyler Bradford
Greg and Myra Brandenburg
Chip Briscoe III and Jill Briscoe
Toby and Leah Brooks
Jarrod and Regan Brown
Bruce's Electric, Inc.
Connor '12 and Taylor Buchanan
Bugs Unlimited Pest Management
Janette Burr
Dennis '72 and Lyndal Cabaniss
Donny '07 and Stacy Carpenter '07
Clint and Jessica Carson
David Carter
Joel and Pamela Casebolt
David '21 and Kayla Castles '21
Tammy Cehand
Marc and Sandra Cesare
Peter '85 and Ping-Hsiu Chen '93
Richard and Carol Lee Lam Chen '62
Cloud Construction Co., Inc.
Perry and Laura Cloud
Justin and Katie Cole '13
Richard Conde
Carl Cook
Debbie Cottrell '10
Kay Cowan '76
Jordan and Kristy Cox
Terry and Terri Cox '93
Frank Crabill '09
Tim and Janet Crawford
Crossroads Church
Ricky and Alyson Crow
Andres Curiel '16
David and Peggy George Charitable Fund
Jason and Amy Davila '01
Jeff and Sarah Davison
Paul and Pamela Dieckert
Bill and Michelle DiGaetano
Velma Dilworth '73
Dominion Energy
Kent and Dorothy Donaldson '67
Dossman Funeral Home
Paul and Eva Dyke
Jeffrey and Cathy Early
Donnie Eaton
Terrence and Lynn Eaton
Marv and Jennifer Ee
Ian '15 and Macy Ekery '18
Julianna Ethridge FORVIS
Kathryn Fouse
Guy and Cindy Fowler
Chris and Kaylee Freerksen '18
Arthur Gallagher
Gerry and Patti Gamble
Luanne Gantt
James '18 and Diana Garcia '11
Peter Gibson III and Flossie Gibson
Tucker '12 and Karli Glaske '21
Paul and Debbie Golden
Jim '87 and Dorothy Granfor
Jonathan Grant
Ron and Janet Gravette
Don and Jan Grobowsky
Brian '99 and Christy Guenther '99
H.E.B. Community Investment Program
Ritchie and Kelley Hamm
Chad '16 and Christan Hammonds '99
Shawn '97 and Heather Hanks '97
Bob '08 and Laura Hargrove '02
Barry and Eileen Harper
Billy '74 and Helene Harris
Braxton '08 and Jennifer Harris '09
Jimmy and Melissa Hausenfluke
Dannie Hefner '74
Thomas Henderson '22
Eric Hernandez Sr. '98 and Michelle
Hernandez '99
William and Elizabeth Hibbard '00
Karen Higgins '74
Hilton Garden Inn Temple
Don and Deanna Hinton
Dale Hobbs '83
Wes and Shelly Holcomb
Jeannie Holland
Jackie Holmes
David and Nancy Holt
Philip Horton '79
Shao Lean Hu '75
Gloria Huerta '75
David and Susan Humiston
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Inhouse Systems, Inc.
J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund
Jorge and Susan Jackson
Jeff Jafazade '75
Brynley James
Keith and Penny Jennings
Dr. Hannah John '18 and Mr. David
Cherian
Johnson Roofing, Inc.
Bill Johnson
Juantina Johnson '97
Kim Johnson '97
Bill Jones
Dan and Mary Ann Jones
JRBT Certified Public Accountants
Sharon Keating
Eileen Kennedy '80
Eric Kietzer '90
Brad and Trisha Kimbrough
Jim King Jr. and Deborah King
Darla Kirby '78
Jimmy and Lovetta Knox '93
Gina Krause '94
Giulianne Krug
Sloan '92 and Rachel Kuehl
Lamar Advertising Company
Gary '94 and Kimberly Lamm '94
Eduardo '91 and Elizabeth Lara '93
Sue Larkin '96
Larry '75 and Kathy Latimer
William Lawler '88
Phil Leibowitz Jr. and Jo Ann Leibowitz
Lengefeld Lumber Company
Ty Leonard and Wen-Mei Chou
Robert and Haedy Liu
Jeffrey Lohman
Mac Haik Dodge
Eric '95 and Julie Madsen '96
Logan Marek
Jorge Marquez / Sol de Jalisco
Gordon and Kathy Marshall
George and Mary Marusak
Christi Mays
Mike McCarthy Jr. '99 and Melanie McCarthy '98
Scott and Delise McIlveene
Annmarie McKenna
Abigail McLarty '01
Marty and Sherry McMahone
David and Arnell McMillin '62
MEP Construction Group Inc.
Cody '02 and Holly Meredith '04
Dirk and Lisa Miller
Miller's Smokehouse
Jennifer Mitchell
Micah and Whitney Montgomery
Billy Moore Sr. '84 and Glenda Moore '85
Morgan Pearl Cakes, LLC
Patrick and Melissa Mullins
Markie and Lucile Necessary
New Mexico Baptist Foundation
Stephanie Newell
Norman Building Materials, Inc.
Guy '96 and Stephanie O'Banion
Jeff and Bobbi Olchesky
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
Ryan and Tara O'Rear
David '03 and Hope Orsag '00
Janet Otto '66
Jason Owens
Andy Payne
Jonathan and Kelsi Paysse
Johnnie '73 and Stephanie Pechal
Brad Phillips
Layne and Chloe Pickens
Caroline Pollard
Melodie Ramirez '13
Rich and Tammy Reno
Rebeka Retta '90
Joyce Reynolds '58
Kenneth and Velva Riddle '64
Donnie and Danielle Ringler
Conrad '93 and Susan Rodriguez
David Rogers
David Thomas and Michelle Roueche
Jerry and Vicki Samu
Gary and Sharon Schmidt
SEI Giving Fund
Nick and Anneke Self
Ray Severn
Kody and Lisa Shed
Joel '99 and Erin Shoemake '99
Brittany Simmons
Brandon '03 and Sara Skaggs '03
Travis '03 and Lindsey Skinner
Chad '01 and Ashley Smith '03
Ian and Krysta Smith
Jeff Smith
Jeremy '01 and Barbara Smith '99
Randy and Patti Smith
Matt Sommerfield '07
Sparta Crane & Construction LLC
Traci Squarcette
SSC Service Solutions
Jonathan and Vicki Stalnaker '06
State Bar of Texas
Wendi Stewart
Doug and Marilyn Streater
Lecia Stubblefield
Chet and Jessica Sutton '07
Warren Swader '91 and Pat Vasbinder '83
Jay and Leah Taggart
Adrian Tart '21
Doyle Taylor
Lem and Vanessa Taylor
Kenneth and Marjanna Thomas '63
Deloras Thompson '59
Philip and Kim Thornton
Tofka Construction LLC
Janice Torgeson HA '19
Ike and Cynthia Tryon '12
Franklin Tschoerner
Vic and Lexie Turley '78
Melissa Tyroch and Zach Boyd
Dan and Debby Utley
Michael and Shirley Varnell
John and Karen Vassar
VFW Post 4008
David and Sharon Vincent
George and Nancy Vorpahl
W Promotions
Jeff and Susan Waters
Andrew '10 and Miranda White '12
Eric '10 and Kristin White
Brittany Williams '95
John '15 and Taylor Williams '14
Ronald and Delores Williams '74
Maria Wilson
Matt and Haley Woeller '20
Randy '99 and Kim Yandell '96
Paul and Marion Yeh '66
Ida Youngblood '94
Younglife
Judy Yu Chao '70
This society honors donors who have made deferred charitable gifts in the form of a bequest, gift annuity, charitable trust, life insurance, retirement plan beneficiary designation, and/or life estate in a residence or farm.
Janice Andrews '75
Dick and Kay Archer '75
Amy Bawcom '93
Jerry HA '92 and Vicky Bawcom HA '92
Alice Bell '69
Philip and Christine Berkland '71
Anne Birkhead
Edna Bridges '61
Wally and Sheryl Buckner '66
Dorwin and Glenda Bundick HA '90
Jerry Caldwell '73
James and Jeannie Carnes
Michael Cook HA '22
Kay Cowan '76
Andy and Nan Crowson
Dick '94 and Sandra Dixon '75
George B. Dulany, Jr.
James and Debora Elliott '77
Christine Foster
Charles and Florence Hodges '64
Timothy Huchton and Pat HoldenHuchton '74
Kathie Kimes
Ken and Marlena Kjelland
Marjorie Kuban '61
Vicki McKay '71
Brent '08 and Debbie McKinney
Jim and Carla Miller
Julia Woodyard Nation '65
Linda Owens '63
Marietta Parker HA '72
Jack HA'16 and Karen Phelps
Brad Phillips
Delia Quintanilla '70
Joel and Judy Raymond '65
Dennis and Ruth Ready
John and Karen Scott '79
Rodney Scott
Nancy Seiler
Helen Shao '63
Carole Smith '65
Phil and Linda Smith
Ed and Ann Spivey
Tom and Marianne Stringfellow
Jim '75 and Jan Thomas '77
Charles Truesdale
Dan and Debby Utley
Todd and Cari Vieregg
Janice F. Ward '59
Blair and Mary Jane Williams
Joyce Williams '58
F.I. and Olive Chaffee Boggs Endowment Fund
H.C. (Homer) Brown Memorial Fund
Gary DeSalvo Endowment for Training Ministry Leaders
Ruth Fowler Memorial Endowment Fund
James B. and Sarah Lynch Glover Memorial Endowment Fund
School of Health Professions Endowment
Robert B. Howard Educational Memorial Fund
Stephen and Mary Sue James Endowment
Ted Omer Laws Memorial Golf Endowment
Edwin S. and Meriworth Mabry Endowment
Jace and Kendall Mahan Athletic Endowment
Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation Endowment
Sue Mayborn Endowed Support Fund
Dr. Thomas Meeker Endowed Fund for Nursing Missions
Brad Mills Golf Endowment
Nauflett Bryan Moon Memorial Endowment
Coach Corky Nelson Memorial Endowment
George F. Nixon Jr. Endowment for Windhover
Marie Peck Endowment Fund
Ralph W. and Lorene B. Robbins Memorial Endowed Fund
William A. and Dorothy Coker Smith Memorial Endowed Fund
Troy Tegeler Athletic Endowment
UMHB 33 Endowment
Eleanor A. Wright Memorial Endowment Fund
C.L. and Gertrude York Endowment Fund
Kenneth C. and Flora Jane Young Endowment Fund
Young Alumni Board Missions Endowment
Arthur R. and Margaret Polster Abel Endowed Scholarship
Abell - Hanger Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Ora Lee Tomlinson Acton Endowed Organ Scholarship
Harry and Suzy Adams Family Endowed Scholarship
Rev. Herman "Butch" Adcock Scholarship
Elizabeth Alexander Endowed Scholarship
Allison - Owens Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Sarah Anders Endowed Scholarship
Anderson - Lane Endowed Scholarship
Marcus and Betty Anderson Endowed Scholarship
Helen Todd and Glenn L. Arbogast Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Irl and Frances Arrowsmith Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Evelyn Irwin Ashbrook Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Ann Yates Ashcraft Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Austin Family Presidential Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Jerry Austin
Janet C. and Robert D. Avery Endowed Scholarship
Jonathan Mark Avery Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Marjorie and Joe Weldon Bailey and Caleb Morgan Endowed Scholarship
The Rex Baird Family Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Lottie Barber Endowed Scholarship
B.J. and Nell Ray Barclay Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Louise Barnes International Student Endowed Scholarship
Lessie Louise Barton Endowed Scholarship Bass-Albin Endowment
Dr. Jerry and Vicky Bawcom Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Marjorie Caddell Bay and The Class Of 1950 Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mary Walker Beall Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Debbie Beaty Endowed Scholarship
Madison and Ruth Bedell Endowed Scholarship
Betty Sue Beebe Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Oliver and Effie Bell Endowed Scholarship
Belltec Industries Endowed Scholarship
Yettie Sutton Bennett Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Grace Davis Berry Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Bryan B. and Pauline Larimer Binford Endowed Scholarship
Fleda Carter Birkhead Endowed Scholarship
Black Student Advancement Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Rev. Donald and Jan Boesel Endowed Scholarship
Drs. David and Nancy Bonner Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mamie Boone Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Betty Jo Bounds Endowed Scholarship
Loula Thomas Bowen and Louise Bowen Paden Endowed Scholarship
Virginia Bowen Endowed Scholarship
Denise Bowles Endowed Scholarship for Education
Vaudine King Bradbury Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Walter A. Bradbury Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Melvin A. Bradley Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Loye White Bray Endowed Scholarship Fund
Bridges / Penny Endowed Scholarship
Virginia Brookshire Endowed Scholarship
Maidel Browder Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. John D. and Nell Brown Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Phillip and Christine Brown Family Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Ron Brown Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Broyles Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Joe H. Bunch Endowed Scholarship
Dorwin and Glenda Bundick Endowment for Music Scholarship
Dianne Burkes, MSN, RN, CNS Class of 1980 Endowed Scholarship
D'Anne Renee Burns Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Bertha E. Caddell Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Janice Muehlstein Caldwell Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship
California Club Endowed Scholarship
J.L. and Bonnelle Callaway Heart of Texas Endowed Scholarship
LTC Ersan Capan Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. O.B. Carroll Endowed Scholarship
Alta Bowers Cates Endowed Scholarship
Challenge Beyond 2000 Endowed Scholarship
Dell Hill Chambers Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jane Chaney - Sterling Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Bill Chapman Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Beth Childress Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1947 Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1950 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1952 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1953 Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1957 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1963 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1964 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1965 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1971 Endowed Scholarship
Class Of 1973 Endowed Scholarship
Bill and Judy Clements Endowed Scholarship
Lucille and C.R. Clements Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jim and Karen Clemons Endowed Scholarship
Edwin W. and Gladys L. Cline Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Permilla Mitchell Cline Memorial Piano Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Chalistia Reed Cochran Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Herman and Opal Coe Memorial Endowed Christian Studies Scholarship
Cole / Taylor Townsend Endowed Scholarship
Comfort Baptist Church Endowed Scholarship
Staff Sgt. Felix M. Falcon Conde & Lydia Conde Medal of Honor Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Leo and Gayle Conger Family Endowed Scholarship
Anna Beth Connell Endowed Scholarship
Bruce and Julia Connor Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jerry and Mary K. Conner Endowed Scholarship
Michael A. Cook Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Martha Smirl Cooper Endowed Scholarship
Jim Covington Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Cannie Mae Cox Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Gayle Ruth Crain Endowed Scholarship
Kate Reilly Creed Endowed Scholarship
James and Wanda Crews Presidential Endowed Scholarship in Education
Ola Lane Culpepper Endowed Scholarship
Chris and Cindy Cummins Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy Ewing Daley Memorial Endowed Scholarship
M.P. and Bill Daniel Endowed Scholarship
Vernon Daughty Holleman and Shirley Roberts Holleman Nursing Endowed Scholarship
C.J. "Red" Davidson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
James A. "Buddy" Davidson Nursing
Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Keith and Mary Sue Davis Endowed Scholarship
Lucy Sykes Davis Endowed Scholarship for Social Work
Patricia Davis Endowed Scholarship
Ralph and Helen Smith Davis Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Wallace and Patsy Davis Endowed Scholarship
Dearing / Read / Longshore / Mahtani Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Ingrid and Joe DePinto Endowment
Donald and Camille Dillard Endowed Scholarship
Raymond L. and Genevieve Hughes
Dillard Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Emma Delacye Dillon Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Bill and Harlene Dorman Endowed Scholarship in Nursing and Education
Jeanne Bruce Drake Presidential Endowed Scholarship
James B. Dudley and Blanche Garrison Dudley Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jennifer Caldwell Dulgher Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Dunn Family Endowed Scholarship
Eva Mae Durham Endowed Scholarship
Mary Elizabeth Webster Edwards Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Belle Terry Elder Endowed Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. N.A. Elder Memorial Endowed Scholarship
J.P. Ellis Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jeff Y. and Agnes McBryde Ellis Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Velma Black Ellis Endowed Scholarship
Julie Christina Esner Endowed Scholarship
Estrada - Paredes Endowed Scholarship
Edna Mae Wilson Evans Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Kyle Evans Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Parry and Midge Evans Endowed Scholarship
Sadie Flynn Boone Farrow Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Bernadette Feazell Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Vic Feazell Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Charles O. and Mary Ferguson Scholarship
Marjorie Frank Ferrill Endowed Scholarship
Neil and Terry Reeves Ferry Endowed Scholarship
C.E. Fikes (CEFCO) Endowed Scholarship
Lola Mendez Finnell Presidential Endowed Scholarship
First Baptist Church Amarillo Scholarship
Johnette Shaffer Fisher and William F. Fisher Endowed Scholarship
Jim Fitzhenry Endowed Scholarship
Helen Flin Endowed Scholarship
Ada S. Forsyth Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Clarence B. Fortney Endowed Scholarship
W. H. and Ola Beaty Fortney Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Cliffa Foster Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Foster Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Four Winds Intertribal Society INC Endowed Scholarship
Fox Family Scholarship
Pete Fredenburg Endowed Scholarship
Mary E. Fulwiler Endowed Scholarship
Emma Herrera Galindo Endowed Education Scholarship
Gallaway Family Endowed Scholarship
Martha Villalobos Galligan Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Ruth Laverne Gallman Endowed Scholarship
Gals Endowed Scholarship
Kathryn Mitchell Gamble Endowed Scholarship
Mollie Marie Lostak Garner Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Henry and Cheryl Garza Endowed Scholarship in Pre-Law
C.C. Gibbs Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Walter Gilewicz Presidential Endowed Scholarship
George K. Gillies Endowed Scholarship
Pauline Parker Glasscock Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Glover Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Bruce and Alma Golden Endowed Performing Arts Scholarship
Audrey Gordon Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Graff Family Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Joe M. Green Jr. Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Greenwood - Paul Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Buddy and Angela Groom Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Blanche 'Blaco' Grover Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Kathryn Cline Gruber Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Guess / Townsend Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Michele G. Hackney Presidential Endowed Scholarship
James and Lena Hagan Endowed Scholarship
Kristian Dianne Hagler Endowed Scholarship
Francis Lettitia Hailes Memorial Presidential Endowed Scholarship
C.J. and Edwina Ham Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Clarence and Sue Ham Endowed Scholarship
Roy E. Hamilton Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Donald Hamm Family Endowed Scholarship
Grant and Mary Hammond Endowed Scholarship
Hampton - Morgan Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Ola Joyce (Springer) Hander / Lucile Capt Endowed Scholarship
Hardcastle / Cothern / Brewer Presidential Endowed Scholarship
William Harry and Hazel Mary Harding Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. John W. Harper Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Mrs. J.L. Harral Speech Endowed Scholarship
Lillian B. Harral Memorial Scholarship
Frankie Harris Endowed Scholarship
Helen Wilson Harris Endowed Scholarship
Billie Ruth and Billy Ray Harrison Endowed Scholarship Fund
Mary Beth and Payne Harrison Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Stella Hallmark Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bettie Iba Hayes and Peggy Craik Endowed Scholarship
Haywood Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jeanette and Frank Heard Endowed Scholarship
Maurine M. Hearn Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Heavin Family Servant Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Heights Lumber and Supply Endowed Scholarship
Reid Henderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Martha Chambers Herod Endowed Scholarship
W.B. and Mary Lee Herrington Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Ethel Johnson Hibbs Endowed Scholarship
Charles 'Mac' Hickerson Endowed Scholarship in Education
Mary E. Hicks Endowed Scholarship
Hieronymus Endowed Music Scholarship
Barbara J. and James C. 'Bubba' Hill Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship
Muriel Hill Endowed Scholarship in the Visual and Performing Arts
Kyle and Betsy Nemec Hilliard Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dolores Kinnaird Hinton Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Rev. Jimmy Hinton Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Hood / Pehl Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Eunice Howell Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Catherine Pirtle Howes Endowed Scholarship
Bobby and Pat Hoxworth Endowed Scholarship
Betty Payne Huber Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Heather Ann Hurley Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Imagine360, LLC Endowed Scholarship
Earl and Maurine Ingerson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Don and Patsy Jackson College of Business Endowed Scholarship
Arch K. and Juanita Middleton Jacobson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Julia Bell James Music Scholarship
Robert and Laura James Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Thelma Wright Jenkins Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Cameron Jennings Endowed Scholarship
Louise Jeter Endowed Scholarship
Delroy and Elsie Johnson Endowed Scholarship
Joye Elynne Johnson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Rachael Anne Johnson Endowed Scholarship
James and Teresa Johnston Endowed Scholarship
Effie Jones Endowed Scholarship
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Presidential Endowed Scholarship (Female)
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Presidential Endowed Scholarship (Male)
Reecie and Opal Jones Endowed Scholarship
Zollie Luther Jones Endowed Scholarship
June 4th Memorial Engineering Endowed Scholarship
June 4th Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
Tommy and Margie Kamas-Bennett
Physical Therapy Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Virginia Herndon and George Enid Keith Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Roy John Kelley Endowed Scholarship in Special Education
Kemp Family Endowed Scholarship
Betsy Evelyn Malone Kerby Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Gene Kimes Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Dr. Kathy Kimmey Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Russell and Jaimee Kiner Endowed Scholarship
King's Daughters Hospital Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Pam Koschel Endowed Scholarship
Krebs Educational Endowed Scholarship
Dr. George and Aline Kress Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Stoebner Labaj Presidential Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Lucile Land Lacy Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Lucile Land Lacy Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Louise Provence Laine Endowed Scholarship
Rachael Laroe Endowed Scholarship
Beatrice and Cindy Latham Endowed Scholarship in EXSS
Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Law Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Roger Lawler Endowed Scholarship
Theodocia Frances Hammock Lawler Endowed Scholarship
Ted O. Laws Jr. and Irma Hinds Laws Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship
Calvin and Donna Graham Lee Endowed Scholarship
Hannah Lee Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Joe Lee, Frances Smiley, and Traci Todd Endowed Scholarship
Agnes A. Lehmann Nursing Scholarship
Virginia Goad Leigh / Margaret Neal Leigh Endowed Education Scholarship
Amy LeVesconte Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Asa J. and Oma Medlin Levy Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Lin Family Endowed Scholarship
Mickey Little Endowed Scholarship
Mary Alice Lewis Loggins Endowed Scholarship
Kathryn Fagan Long Endowed Scholarship
George and Cindy Loutherback Endowed Scholarship
Mattie Loventhal Endowed Scholarship
Jean Tsui Lu and Sun Lu Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Konrad and Clara Lux Endowed Scholarship
Vesta H. Mabry Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Bernard A. and Maurine P. Magnon Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Walter M. and Pamela B. Manly Endowed Scholarship in Business
Randy and Caroline Mann Endowed Scholarship
Ida Myrtle Roberts Manning Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Martin and Lawrence Endowed Scholarship
Matous Family Endowed Scholarship
Theda Timaeus Maxfield Presidential Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Education
Sue Mayborn Endowed Scholarship Fund
Dr. Henry A. Mayer Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Frances Neta and Robert B. Mayfield Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Stephanie Prinz McAtee Endowed Scholarship
Claude W. McBryde Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mary Jo McCain Chancellors Endowed Scholarship
Howard and Lillie McCaleb Endowed Scholarship
Michele (Shelly) Ann McClure Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Caia McCullar Music Education Scholarship
Frances Punchard McCulloch Endowed Scholarship
Frances Punchard McCulloch Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Sam and Easter Ann McElroy Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Reba Wallace McFarland Presidential Endowed Scholarship
William McIntosh Jr. - RSMIS Foundation Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Jimmie Brown McKenzie Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Byron G. McKibben and Mrs. Lillian Herbelin McKibben Tomorrow's Leaders Endowed Scholarship
A.C. and Georgia Mae McKinzie Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Bruce McMillan Jr. Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Thomas B. Meeker Endowed Scholarship in Sociology
Grady and Lois Metcalf Endowed Scholarship
Rex and Julia Michael Endowed Scholarship
Bernia Tyson Miles Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Minnie Caddell Miles Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Murphie A. Miles Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Rick and Karen Miller M & B Auto Repair Endowed Scholarship
John and Alice Minten Endowed Scholarship
The Minten Sisters Endowed Scholarship
Montgomery / Clarke Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Daniel P. Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund
Bennie Polk Morgan Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Rose M. Morris Endowed Scholarship
Mothers' Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Joan and Dee Musick Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Daisy Goodwin Neal Endowed Scholarship
Bettye Clyde Dixon Nelson Endowed Scholarship
Fred and Viola Ng Endowed Scholarship
Sam and Priscilla Nicholson Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy Lane and Norman Niesen Endowed Scholarship in Education
William Nylen Endowed Scholarship
Frank and Edna O'Banion Endowed Scholarship
O'Rear - Wheeler Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Rebecca O'Banion Endowed Scholarship
Julie O'Rear Endowed Scholarship
Orrick Endowed Scholarship
Jewel Owen Parham Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship
Dr. Bobby E. and Marietta Parker Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Haley Ann Parker Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Parker/Johnson/Bawcom Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Mary Ailese Parten Endowed Memorial Scholarship
PBK Endowed Scholarship
Physical Plant Endowed Scholarship
Pilkington Family Endowed Scholarship
Angielena Pirtle Presidential Endowed Scholarship
John William Pirtle Endowed Scholarship
Ruby Lee Henderson Pirtle Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Sidney W. Post Endowed Scholarship in Education
Debbie Potts Endowed Scholarship in Education and Counseling
Dorothy Jane Potts Endowed Scholarship
Roy and Jean Potts Endowed Scholarship
Nola Benton Powell Memorial Scholarship
Paul W. and Cathy A. Powell Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Sally A. Provence Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Johnie B. Punchard Scholarship
Pye-Hammonds Endowed Scholarship
Judy Oetken Pynes Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Ralston Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Mariann Ransom Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship
Margaret Bales Ratliff Endowed Scholarship
Alice McLendon Ray Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jim K. Ray Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Clara Miller and Walter F. Reinhard Endowed Scholarship
Corinne Remschel Endowed Scholarship
Rebeka Retta Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Bertha Ann Reuter Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Elizabeth (Libby) Reynolds Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Allan and Jewel Richardson Endowed Scholarship
Linda and Don Al Ringler Endowed Scholarship
Charlie and Janice Robinson Endowed Scholarship
Jo Warren Robison Endowed Scholarship
Lillian Rockwell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Anita Ward Rolf Endowed Scholarship
Donald W. (Rusty) Ronk Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Donna G. Ronk Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Doug and Carol Rowald Endowed Scholarship
Hannah Fair Sallee Scholarship
Dean Sanders Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Glenn and Nelda Sanders Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Santry Presidential Endowed Scholarship
John and Etolia (Toby) Saringer Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Sawyer / Mayfield Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Glenella and Robert Scarborough Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Nancy B. Schoenrock Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jay and Justin Schultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Kay Scroggins Nursing Faculty Endowed Scholarship
Kay Scroggins Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Hugh Seborn and Lela Walton Simpson Endowed Scholarship
Second Century Endowed Scholarship
Senior Saints Endowed Scholarship
Doris and Rex Shannon Endowed Scholarship
John Harold Shannon Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Patricia Lockridge Shannon Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Evie Lagrone Shelton Presidential Endowed Scholarship Fund
Sheppard - Taylor Endowed Scholarship
Lynn and Nelda Whitis Shipp Endowed Scholarship
Rachel C. Shipp Endowed Scholarship
Jennie and Andrew Shull Endowed Scholarship
Diana Siefert Endowed Scholarship
Gordon G. and Hallie Jenkins Singleton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
G.C. and Durinda Slough Presidential Endowment Fund
Dr. Carole F. Smith Endowed Scholarship
Leona McCormick Bryant Smith Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Phil and Linda Smith Military Endowed Scholarship
Myrtle Smith Scholarship
Phil and Linda Smith Engineering Endowed Scholarship
Verdia Olga Speck Endowed Scholarship
Pearl Whigham Speed Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Blythe Madelynne Speer Endowed Scholarship
Steakley Endowed Scholarship
Ora Belinda Wood Stiles Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Tom and Marianne Stringfellow Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Nancy Salisbury Sullivan Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mary S. Sutton Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Hope and Orlando Symonds and Thomas Burrows Endowed Scholarship
A.B. and Georgia Mae Talley Endowed Scholarship
President William and Ellen Yates Tanner Presidential Endowed Scholarship
April Michelle and Leighton Tatum Endowed Scholarship
Troy and Jennifer Tegeler Endowed Scholarship
Temple Kiwanis Club Endowed Scholarship
Logan Templeton Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. W.C. and Gracie Tenery Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Texas Baptists Endowed Scholarship for Transformational Leaders
Steve and Grace Theodore Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Mary E. Thomas Endowed Scholarship
Lee and Terri Thompson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Larry and Beverly Throm Endowed Scholarship
Mary Ellen Thurman-Denson Music Endowed Scholarship
Dale and Nanako Hyakutake Tingleaf Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Troy McClure Tipton Presidential Endowed Scholarship for Physical Education
E.G. and Elli Townsend Memorial Scholarship
Betty Tidwell Traylor and Dorothy Tidwell Rhoades Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Tru Cru Endowed Scholarship
Brett and Allison Turner Endowed Scholarship
Buford and Jere Turner Tomorrow’s Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Lida and Frank J. Turner Sr. Presidential Endowed Scholarship for Church Music
Lida and Frank J. Turner, Sr. Presidential Endowed Scholarship in Education
Joseph Platt Turner Jr. and Kathryn Moore Turner Endowed Scholarship
Marilyn and Frank J. Turner Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Business
Ruth Tyroch Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur K. Tyson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
UMHB Endowed Scholarship
Jane Utley Memorial Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Vann English Endowed Scholarship
William Harvey and Osee Ola Maedgen
Vann Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Charles Vernon and Ilda Crumpton
Edwards Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Vickers - Baylor Spirit Scholarship
Gene and Lenore Vittetoe Endowed
Nursing Scholarship
Bill and Mildred Walker Endowed Scholarship
Hilda M. Walker Endowed Scholarship
Lennie Merle Walker and Mary Elizabeth Walker Forward Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship
Principal Penny Walker-Batts Endowed Scholarship
Roy and Julia Walker Endowed Scholarship
Walton H. Walker Post 55 American Legion Endowed Scholarship
Emily N. and Dr. George H. Walther Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Christian Studies and Business
W.W. Walton Endowed Scholarship
Walton Tithe Trust Missions and Ministry
Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Fang Ling Wang Endowed Scholarship
Gerick Ward Family Endowed Scholarship
Sue Watkins Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy Hughes Weatherby Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Webb Family Endowed Scholarship in Christian Studies
Ollie Ray Webb and T.P. Edwards Endowed Scholarship
Leroy and Merle Weir Endowed Scholarship
Mrs. Joe A. Wessendorff Endowed Scholarship
Dr. B.B. Westbrook Jr. and Dr. Bettye Sowders Westbrook Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Chris Weathers Westbrook Endowed Scholarship
Janie and Mason Wheeler Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Elizabeth (Bess) Bobo White Presidential Endowed Scholarship
William and Kyrbie White Family Endowed Fund For Global Outreach
Jessie and Marjorie Whitis Endowed Scholarship
Worley and Jesse Whitmire Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Minnie Mae and Jack Whyburn Endowed Scholarship
Maurine and Clifford Wiese Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Rachel Wilcox Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Joyce E. Williams, E. Guinn Williams, and Wilma E. Williams Endowed Scholarship
Edna Alice Bassell Wilson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Ralph Wilson Jr. and Sharon Marie Wilson Endowed Scholarship
Mr. Craig Wininger Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Jim and Eunice Hamilton Winn Endowed Scholarship
Tulia Winton Endowed Scholarship for Religion
Mildred Carroll Wiseman Scholarship
Rose T. Wong and Mitchel Wong, M.D. Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Doris Watters Wood Endowed Piano Scholarship
Milton and Margie Meadows Woodhouse Endowed Scholarship
Dr. C.L. York Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Dora Blanche York Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Gertrude Pudig York Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Meredith and Miriam York Endowed Scholarship
Frances Irene Younts Presidential Endowed Scholarship
H.D. Zachry and C.S. Wilbanks Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Marlene Zipperlen Doctor of Education Scholarship
Janey Slaughter Briscoe Chair of Religion and Life
James and Lena Hagan Chair of Church Music
Dr. Amy LeVesconte Endowed Faculty Chair for Sciences
Frank W. Mayborn Chair of Arts and Sciences
Jeff Y. and Agnes McBryde Ellis Early Childhood Education Professorship
Edwin S. and Meriworth McMillan Mabry Professorship in History
Claude McBryde Professorship in Finance / Economics
The Dr. Christopher L. and Gertrude York Endowed Professorship in Biology
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NEW CAMPUS MISSIONARY
Logan Knous’ new role as campus missionary, a partnership between the university’s Spiritual Life office and the Baptist Student Ministry, allows him to disciple young men, develop leaders and help others discover their Godgiven purpose.
LOGAN
KNOUS ‘25
When Logan Knous arrived at UMHB as a freshman, he never imagined he’d one day hold a fulltime position ministering to the very students he once sat beside. But four years after stepping into his first UMHB33 meeting, Logan is back on campus—not as a student, but as UMHB’s campus missionary, leading the same ministry that transformed his own college journey.
The role of campus missionary is a collaboration between the Baptist Student Ministry and UMHB’s Spiritual Life office, and part of Logan’s new responsibilities is ministering to young college men who join UMHB33, an organization designed to help them grow in faith, discover their calling and lead with purpose. Logan, who has served as a leader in the group since his freshman year, says UMHB33 was much more than a student organization while he was a student. “It was the most transformative thing I experienced at UMHB— more than my academics, more than my schooling,” he said. “It taught me how to lead others, how to reach guys where they are, to communicate the Gospel, to build teams, to interview teams, to help leaders grow in their development and the gifts that God has given them, and to grow an organization from where it started to where it is today.”
As a transformational development major, just weeks into his
freshman year, the coordinator and founder of UMHB33, Danny Allen, saw Logan's leadership potential and asked him to be on the ministry’s leadership team. By his sophomore year, Logan was trained and leading the entire ministry and continued in that role until he graduated. During this stint, Logan introduced more structure and communication tools to the growing group, moving from spreadsheets to a centralized platform to expand the group’s outreach.
He also helped organize its first two mission trips to Montana, partnering with East Haven Baptist Church’s summer camp. He helped host banquets on biblical marriage and partnered with a local church to host a weekend Man Camp, designed to foster relationships and build connections.
As a transformational development major, Logan had planned to enter church ministry, perhaps through a pastoral residency, but when a new opportunity emerged through UMHB33’s leadership pipeline, he knew it was where God was calling him to be, even though he says he “never saw it coming.”
“UMHB33 is something that I’ve been really passionate about for four years now, and so the opportunity to continue leading in that was something that I was like, I have to be a part of that.
“We always talk about, you know, ‘Lord, would you do something through this ministry that we don’t expect?’ and God has continued to
answer that prayer time and time again.”
In his new role, Logan mentors student leaders and connects with incoming freshmen even before they arrive on campus. This past summer, he sent welcome mailers and personally called new students to tell them about opportunities, like UMHB33, on campus.
“You could just hear in their voices how surprised they were and how thankful they were,” he said. “One guy even asked me, ‘So, this is a safe place for me to be able to share about my past?’ and I said, ‘Yes, absolutely.’”
Logan, who is also working on a master’s degree at Truett Seminary, sees this role as more than just a continuation of his time in college—it’s a calling. “It’s just a surreal experience, because I know what UMHB33 has done in my life,” he said. “This is really the strategic point in a man’s life. To be able to give a guy the tools he needs to be successful, not only at UMHB, but for life, it is just amazing.”
Looking ahead, Logan envisions even bigger things—perhaps even a dedicated ministry space. For now, though, he’s focused on the day-today work of discipleship, leadership development, and building lasting community. “Really, I’m living this life that I didn’t expect,” he said, “and it’s been so rich and so full and so just unexpected.”
From her earliest days, Vicky had a gift for connecting with people and making every space feel warmer. Growing up, she was active in Rainbow Girls and Brownies, and at Levelland High School she excelled as an honor student, a twirler, and even earned the titles of Basketball Sweetheart and Band Sweetheart.
In college, she became a feature twirler for the Texas Tech Band and, in 1965, was crowned Homecoming Queen. That same year, a chance meeting at a bonfire introduced her to Jerry Bawcom. The spark was instant, and they were married on December 18, 1965, at Ford Memorial Chapel in First Baptist Church of Lubbock. The two finished their undergraduate years side by side, building both their marriage and their future.
Vicky began her career teaching fourth grade, a role she held until 1969, when Jerry accepted a position at Texas Wesleyan and they moved to Fort Worth. There, they welcomed their daughter, Amy Marie, in 1970. Vicky quickly became a vibrant presence in her new community—serving as director of Young Baptist Women at Polytechnic Baptist Church, leading the Sun Beams children’s choir, and taking on leadership roles as president of both the Kaleidoscope Club and the Junior Woman’s Club of Fort Worth. Together, she and Jerry also taught college Sunday School, modeling a life of shared service.
When Jerry was elected president of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1990, Vicky stepped into the role of first lady with grace. She became known as a warm and welcoming hostess, opening their home for community gatherings, alumni receptions, dinners, parties, and their beloved annual Christmas open house. Beyond the campus, she served with the Woman’s Wednesday Club and as president of the Temple City Federation of Women’s Clubs.
For nearly two decades, Vicky worked alongside Jerry, making students feel known, valued, and loved. Her approachable spirit and genuine interest in people left a mark on the UMHB community that still lingers today. In 2012, the Bawcom Student Union was named in honor of Vicky and Jerry—a lasting tribute to their years of dedication, generosity, and love for the university and its people.
By Beth Norvell `03
Vicky Bawcom lovingly supported her husband, President Dr. Jerry Bawcom, and faithfully served the university from 1991 to 2009. During her years at UMHB, she invested in deep connections with students and is fondly remembered as a college “mom” to many.
As First Lady of UMHB, Marietta embraced her role with warmth and hospitality, welcoming students, faculty, and friends alike. She stood faithfully alongside the campus through historic milestones, including the transition to coeducation and the college’s transformation into a university in 1978.
October 29, 1925 - September 6, 2025
Marietta and Bobby Parker grew up together in Mexia, Texas, but it wasn’t until Bobby returned from service in World War II that their friendship blossomed into romance. In 1946, Marietta left school to marry Bobby. After welcoming their two sons, Bobby and Mark, she returned to complete her degree and went on to teach typing and bookkeeping at Waco High School for 10 years, while Bobby began teaching at Baylor University.
In 1969, Bobby shared news of an opportunity at a small women’s college in Belton, Texas. Two years later, in 1971, he became president of Mary Hardin-Baylor College—a role he would hold with distinction for the next 20 years.
As First Lady of UMHB, Marietta embraced her role with warmth and hospitality, welcoming students, faculty, and friends alike. She stood faithfully alongside the campus through historic milestones, including the transition to coeducation and the college’s transformation into a university in 1978. Reflecting on her years in Belton, she once said, “With the abundance of love in our home, and being blessed with such great friends, I’ve loved it!” Her joy and gracious spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
In 1972, Bobby and Marietta were named honorary alumni, and to Marietta’s delight, she could finally join in singing Up With the Purple. Their loyalty and devotion to UMHB were publicly recognized in 2002 with the dedication of the Parker Academic Center.
UMHB profoundly mourns the loss of our alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees. We express our deepest sympathy to their family and friends, and honor each of them here.
Elma Nora Householder '60
June 7, 2025
Jeanne Sandra Tarno '66
May 14, 2025
Lynda S. Beaty EX '71
June 18, 2025
Carol Ann Burdge '77
May 16, 2025
Debbie Lou Daniel '77
August 18, 2025
Carolynn Mitchell '74
July 5, 2025
Marian Jean Wood '79
June 1, 2025
Maxwell M. Hart '88
April 5, 2025
Vicky Sue Bawcom
Former First Lady
August 13, 2025
Dr. Darrell G. Watson
UMHB Retiree
June 15, 2025
Jerry D. Brentham
Former Trustee
May 22, 2025
Daniel R. Atha
UMHB Retiree
June 8, 2025
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
—Revelation 21:4
March 24, 2025 - June 17, 2025
Debbie Beaty
Ike and Cynthia Taylor Tryon
Dr. Carol Halliday Bonds
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Jerry Brentham
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Jerry and Vicky Bawcom
Rebecca O’Banion
Randy and Julie Wheeler O’Rear
Carolyn Brooks
Travis and Kayla Ann Chappell
Janice Muehlstein Caldwell
Jerry Caldwell
Staci Sutton Worden
Howell Cearley, Jr.
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Randy and Julie Wheeler O’Rear
Steve and Grace Coulter Theodore
Jo Spoonts Cooper
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Charles Guenat
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Max Hart
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Jane Haywood
Dick and Kay Smith Archer
Will and Mary Brazelton
Gary and Jeanne Douglas
Ted and Kathy Floca
John and Alice Leadbeater
Rebecca O’Banion
Randy and Julie Wheeler O’Rear
Kent Owens
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Roger and Norma Swaim
UMHB Faculty Council
Adelaide Heckman
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Dr. Kathy Hegar
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Joyce Hejl
Linda Lavender Friar
Jeffery and Laurie Jackson
Nell Lavender
Bruce and Debra Lawhorn
Drayton and Elizabeth McLane, Jr.
Sandra Oliver
Pam Oman
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Rocky and Cindy Reddehase
David and Rita Ross
Laura Lavender Snowden
Brenda Lavender Turner
Grady and Jan Tyroch
Elsie Johnson
Don Ringler Chevrolet
Randy and Julie Wheeler O’Rear
Ruth Hannan Jones
Cornelius Jones
Betty Kemp
Patricia Ivey Moore
Lamar Lewis
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Kathy Owens
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Dr. Mickey Little
Teri Dykman
Dr. Harry Macey, Jr.
Doug and Marilyn Streater
Ben McGee, III
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Beverly Meade
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Juan Mercado
Viola Mercado
Sarah “Sally” Parker
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Judy Hyer Paysse
John Paysse
Gaynell Pitts
Aubrey and Jennifer Pitts
Debbie Potts
Celinda Hallbauer
Bob and Sara Mackie Shull
Betty Jo Bounds Sanders
Danny and Barbara Conder Agee
Larry Shipp
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Amy Bawcom
Devera Shipp
Dr. John Walker
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Mildred Wentrcek
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Jack Whitis
Mark and Betty O’Hair Anderson
Christy Baumann
Ken and Brenda Camp
Dixie Murr Kaye
Rebecca O’Banion
Randy and Julie Wheeler O’Rear
Kenneth and Velva Schrader Riddle
Bob Whitis
Dillard and Karolyn Norwine Whitis
Jay Whitis
James Wilson
Maria Wilson
Lazaro Yanez, Jr.
Brad Philips
David Darrah
Shelly Guentzel
Grace Hammond
Dan and Mary Ann Jones
Beth Bennett Norvell
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
Jeff Sutton
Riley and Carolyn Allison Owens
