http://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/releases.asp Press Releases from the past six months Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT en-us https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2871 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#0 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nov. 9, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Dining Services is working this holiday season to make sure area families have everything they need to put warm, healthy meals on the table.

Tarleton’s dining provider, Sodexo, has teamed with Helping Hands of America to facilitate a food drive to benefit local individuals and families. Tarleton’s catering van will be parked in front of the dining hall the week of Nov. 9-13, with the goal to “Fill the Van” with canned and other non-perishable food items to help those in need.

“The food collected will be sent to H.O.P.E, Inc. of Stephenville,” said Kimberly Miller, operations manager of Tarleton’s dining services. “The drive is part of a nationwide effort to stop hunger on the local level.”

Community members, Tarleton students and employees interested in contributing food items are asked to stop by the dining hall located directly behind the Barry B. Thompson Student Center on the corner of Lillian and Vanderbilt streets. The van is parked in front of the facility and open for donations.

Participants who donate five items on the night of Nov. 10 will receive a free rib eye steak with the cost of a regular meal. Items must be non-perishable and within their expiration date.

The dining hall is open daily to members of Tarleton and the surrounding communities. For more information about hours of operation, pricing information and the food drive, call (254) 968-9445 or visit www.tarleton.edu/~diningservices.

More information on Sodexo’s initiative to end hunger is available online at www.helpstophunger.org.

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Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System
Office of Media Relations
Coby Kestner, Communications Specialist
Phone: 254-968-9171 E-mail: kestner@tarleton.edu
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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The music of Appalachia, Ireland and the Balkans will take center stage on Nov. 16 at Tarleton State University.

The Texas Tech University Celtic Ensemble will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.

The program, which is suitable for all ages, spans the Celtic world, including Breton and English dances, the choral and solo song of the Anglo-Appalachian Sacred Harp and ballad traditions and instrumental dance tunes.

Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Smith, the Celtic ensemble consists of 15 to 19 musicians (winds, strings, percussion and voice) that perform dance, music and song of seven Celtic nations. Celtic musicians typically learn and play by ear.

Ensemble members will give a master class to Tarleton students, who will be invited to sit in with the ensemble to learn and sample tunes and create arrangements.

Admission to the performance is free. For more information, call the box office at 968-9634.

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Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System since 1917

Office of Media Relations
Alyson Chapman, Communications Specialist
Phone: 254-968-9404 E-mail: achapman@tarleton.edu
Address: Box T-0840, Stephenville, Texas 76402


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Tarleton State University extends its sympathy to those affected by the Nov. 5 tragedy at Fort Hood.

“The entire Tarleton family is saddened by the loss of life at Fort Hood,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those lost, as well as to all of the brave men and women who serve our country faithfully, each and every day.”

“The University remains committed to its students and former students in the Fort Hood area,” Dottavio said. “We are thankful that all of Tarleton’s ROTC cadets are safe and accounted for, including those stationed near the base.”


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Department of Marketing & Public Relations

Alison Rex, Communications Specialist

254-519-5102

rex@tarleton.edu






November 6, 2009



We will observe a minute of silence today, Friday, November 6 at 1:35pm in honor of those affected by yesterday’s horrific events on Fort Hood.

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“Legally Speaking,” hosted by General Counsel Andrew Strong, will provide explanations, insights and practical tips on legal issues that may arise throughout the system. The first topic features Strong and Brooks Moore, the system’s Public Information Officer, discussing the best ways to process open records request.

Subsequent topics will include constitutional interpretation, case law developments, federal and state compliance obligations, employment law, FERPA developments, and intellectual and real property issues.

New installments of “Legally Speaking” will be presented every other month on the OGC Web site, http://www.tamus.edu/offices/legal/, scroll to “Legally Speaking.” Or click http://www.tamus.edu/video/legal/publicinformationact/ to go directly to the video page.
Employees are encouraged to use the information, which will assist them in their jobs.
]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2858 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#5 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nov. 4, 2009

By Caleb Hooper

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Low lights will be cast and snaps of applause with be heard at THE Student Programming Association’s (SPA) annual “Night at the Coffeehouse” on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Tarleton State University’s Thompson Student Center Ballrooms.

In the past, the event showcased slam poets, singer/songwriters and other outsourced entertainers. This year SPA is offering the stage to Tarleton students who wish to display their talents in a professional venue.

“The Student Programming Association is conscious of the fact that there are a number of gifted artists at Tarleton, and many of those students are actively pursuing a career path in those passions,” said Michael Butler, graduate assistant for Tarleton Student Activities. “We would like to give the opportunity to Tarleton students to showcase their skills at a professional-style venue free of charge and give them free publicity out of the event.”

SPA plans to have five to eight acts, each with a 15-20 minute performance. A short intermission will be held between performers to allow for set-up time.

Open to the public and with free admission, this event will have various types of coffee, hot chocolate and an assortment of pastries and cookies to create a true coffeehouse vibe.

For more information on this event contact SPA at 968-9490 or visit at www.tarleton.edu/~spa.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Eliminate your holiday stress this season by doing all your shopping in one place.

Preparations for Tarleton State University’s 16th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Showcase are underway. The showcase is set for Dec. 4 in the Thompson Student Center ballrooms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This is your chance to shop in the comfort of Tarleton’s ballrooms and support local artisans. All the tables have been sold and vendors are preparing a wide array of items for sale. This year’s offerings include yard birds made out of recycled metal parts, jewelry, Avon, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Scentsy candles, wall crosses, homemade candy, custom sewing, fudge, western art, clothing, hand-carved wooden Santas, holiday decorations, local history books and much, much more.

Proceeds from the sale of tables supports Tarleton’s Staff Council Employee Scholarship program.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2863 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#7 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nov. 2, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University bass fishing club members John Anderson and Tanner Morgan are headed to the great state of Louisiana to compete in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Regional Championship for the Texas Division.

The regional championship is slated for Nov. 14-16. Originally the tournament was to take place on the Red River. However due to unsafe water levels, it has been relocated to Sibley Lake outside of Natchitoches, La.

Anderson and Morgan are avid fishermen and can be found with a rod in hand at least three days a week. Although just in their early twenties, both have been fishing most of their lives.

With that much time spent on lakes and rivers, Anderson and Morgan have learned how weather and lake conditions affect appetites of fish and where larger bass should be found.

“Like most sports, this is 90 percent mental,” Anderson said. “Before we go to a tournament, we’ll call ahead to find out about the location’s water conditions. For this one, we’ll also do a pre-fishing on Nov. 7-8.”

In addition to their personal pre-fishing days, all teams will practice on Sibley Lake on Nov. 13.

“We’re excited and nervous to compete in the regional tournament,” Morgan said. “Hopefully, we’ll be less nervous after our pre-fishing.”

Unlike other sports, collegiate fishermen have the additional challenge of competing against the public.

“All of our tournaments have taken place on public waters, so you have other fishermen as well as boaters, skiers and jet skis that you have to work with,” Anderson said.

The tournament allows each angler to keep three fish, all of which must exceed the legal limit of 12 inches. Live wells on the boats enable fish to be in comfort before each day’s weigh-in. Dead fish cannot be weighed and are a penalty.

“For each tournament we have a game plan,” Morgan said. “You have certain strategies of where and how you’ll fish. But it also involves making decisions and adjusting when needed. Nine times out of 10 the plan is to get our limit first then aim for getting the big fish.”

Tarleton’s duo double-qualified for the tournament that will feature 20 teams. In addition to Tarleton, other teams include Angelo State University, Baylor University, Louisiana State University (LSU), LSU-Shreveport, Lamar University, Northwestern State University, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, University of Louisiana, University of North Texas and University of Texas.

The tournament will be featured on Versus and will air on Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m. If Anderson and Morgan make it to the Top 5, they will receive additional camera coverage as well as campus supporters being featured in a live Internet feed on Nov. 16. Winners of the tournament will receive $25,000 for their college and a boat for their bass fishing club.

The Top 5 teams also will advance to the national tournament scheduled for April 10-12, 2010, in Knoxville, Tenn. Winners of the national tournament will receive $50,000 for their college and $50,000 for their bass fishing club.

Sponsors of Tarleton’s bass fishing club include Lake Fork Tackle in Emory, Texas, Sébile Innovations in Abilene, Texas, American Rodsmiths in Houston as well as California companies Tackle Warehouse and Bassaholics.

Advisers for the team are Allan Morgan and Dr. Barry Lambert, both of whom are also avid fisherman.

For more information on the tournament and its rules, visit www.collegefishing.com.

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Contact information:
Barry Lambert – (254) 968-9217 or via e-mail at blambert@tarleton.edu

Allan Morgan – (254) 968-9206 or via e-mail at morgan@tarleton.edu
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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The work of Tarleton State University’s senior art students will be on display for all to see beginning Nov. 12.

The exhibit will run through Dec. 5 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Gallery and feature art majors Marisa Diaz, Portia Elrod, Joshua Fagner, Rebecca Garrett, Kate Godwin, Shelby Healey, Kari Lanting, Jenna Murray, Lorann Schindler and Christina Strother.

A reception honoring the artists will be from 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the gallery.

The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.tarleton.edu/finearts or call (254) 968-9291.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The contemporary and jazz beats of the drum will take center stage next week as the Tarleton State University Percussion Ensemble presents its first concert of the 2009-10 season.

The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

Under the direction of Associate Professor Dr. Gary Westbrook, the ensemble, now in its seventh year, will perform works by American composers Bela Fleck, Nathan Daughtrey, Steve Riley and Joel Harrison.

Admission is $5 for the general public and free to Tarleton faculty, staff and students with a Texan ID card.

For more information, call the box office at (254) 968-9634.

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By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The community is invited to hob-knob with future world champions on Tarleton State University’s rodeo team at the rodeo team steak dinner and auction.

The dinner will take place at City Hall at the Agave Grill on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Admission is $50 per couple. A live and silent auction will follow dinner with proceeds benefitting Tarleton rodeo’s building and scholarship funds. In addition to dinner and auction, the Cody Gill Band will entertain guests.

“This is our first steak dinner and auction,” said Mark Eakin, Tarleton rodeo coach. This is Eakin’s second year coaching the national champion rodeo team and he is optimistic about the future of Tarleton rodeo.

“The community has been great by donating lots of various items for the live and silent auctions,” Eakin said. “There is truly something for everyone. The students have done an outstanding job of selling tickets and getting items for the auction.”

Eakin expressed his desire for the community to have the chance to meet the team members. This is a great opportunity to meet cowboys and cowgirls who may go on to compete at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas.

“I am very excited to finally get to do something like this where everyone can come meet and support the rodeo team,” Eakin said. “This year we have more than 100 students on the team and we look forward to seeing everyone.”

For tickets and information the public is invited to call the rodeo office at (254) 968-9187.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2857 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#11 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nov. 3, 2009

THURBER, TEXAS—The infamous, rowdy Texas frontier will come to life as author Bill Neal tells stories of crime, notorious killing and murder trials.

Neal, an attorney and author of “From Guns to Gavels,” “Getting Away with Murder on the Texas Frontier,” and most recently, “Sex, Murder, and the Unwritten Law,” will speak on true crime stories at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the W.K. Gordon Center in Thurber. Admission is free.

He will sign copies of his books, which will be available for purchase.

From the 1880s until after World War I, Texas prosecutions for adultery, rape, fornication, seduction and sodomy were many, but formal penal codes seemed too merciful for most southerners. However, “unwritten law” provided justification of killing or at least maiming almost anyone who physically touched or made inappropriate comments that offended southern notions of female virtue, male honor or sanctity of marriage.

In his third book, Neal explores the imaginative machinations of defense lawyers who outmaneuvered prosecutors and judges to extricate their obviously guilty clients. These courtroom triumphs and underlying strategies, which Neal has meticulously researched, are remarkable to lawyers and historians.

Bill Neal practiced criminal law in West Texas for 40 years—20 as a defense attorney and 20 as a prosecutor in seven counties. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and the University of Texas Law School, Neal was comment editor of the Texas Law Review and served for a year as a briefing attorney for the Texas Supreme Court. Both of Neal’s previous books received the Rupert N. Richardson Award for the best book on West Texas history from the West Texas Historical Association.

The Gordon Center, a museum and research facility of Tarleton State University, is located at exit 367 on Interstate 20 midway between Fort Worth and Abilene. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (254) 968-1886.
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Alison Rex, Communications Specialist
254-519-5102
rex@tarleton.edu



November 5, 2009

MESSAGE FROM A&M – CENTRAL TEXAS INTERIM PRESIDENT REGARDING TRAGIC EVENTS ON FORT HOOD

Killeen, TEXAS—A message from A&M – Central Texas Interim President Garry Ross PhD:

Faculty, Staff, Students & Community,

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that have occurred today at Fort Hood. As a result, all classes have been canceled for Thursday, November 5, 2009. Our hearts go out to all those involved in today’s shooting.

Sincerely,

Garry Ross, PhD

For more information please contact 519-5491.
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Department of Marketing & Public Relations

Alison Rex, Communications Specialist

254-519-5102

rex@tarleton.edu






November 5, 2009



All Texas A&M University - Central Texas Fort Hood classes have been canceled for Friday, November 6, 2009.

Classes at the Main Campus, Southwest Building and North Campus will resume as usual.

There will be counseling available at the North Campus for faculty, staff and students.

For questions or more information, please contact Randy at 254-449-0654.

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The 112 registered participants were organized into 18 divisions, nine male and nine female, ranging from Elementary to 60-and-older. The top men’s and women’s finishers were Kolin Styles of the 20- to 29-year-old men’s division with a time of 16:05, and Danielle Wilhelm of the 20- to 29-year-old women’s division with a time of 21:41.

The following are the top three finishers of each division:

Elementary Men’s – 1, Hayden Taylor, 25:00
Elementary Women’s – 1, Kaylianna Castillo, 24:19 2, Claire Ballard, 25:00 3, Audrey Montgomery, 31:08

Jr. High Men’s – 1, Bruce Shelton, 23:04
Jr. High Women’s – 1, Lily Chick, 27:13

High School Men’s – 1, Samuel Rhodes, 17:50 2, Ross Rhodes, 19:10 3, Aaron Hurst, 27:43
High School Women’s – 1, Lupe Velazquez, 23:31

Tarleton Men’s – 1, Jordan Hernandez, 18:09 2, Braden Bozer, 20:03 3, Josh Chapman, 24:10
Tarleton Women’s – 1, Kimberly Coffman, 25.:01 2, Melissa MacDonald, 25:48 3, Kelli Lohse, 26:09

20-29 Men’s – 1, Kolin Styles, 16:05 2, Lance Uppercut, 17:06 3, Marcos Duran, 23:50
20-29 Women’s – 1, Danielle Wilhelm, 21:41 2, Kallie Swindle, 25:48 3, Kelli Lohse, 26:09

30-39 Men’s – 1, Mike Milford, 20:57 2, Marty Maston, 22:15 3, Frank Skidmore, 24:25
30-39 Women’s – 1, Amy Crew, 22:53 2, Ellen Wells, 24:39 3, Kylee Castillo, 24:54

40-49 Men’s – 1, Curtis hurst, 30:30 2, Cody Wells, 22:30 3, Jay Holland, 26:39
40-49 Women’s – 1, Cindy Manak, 32-03 2, Mary-Beth Mazurek, 34:25 3, LuAnn Ballard, 35:11

50-59 Men’s – 1, Glynn Wilson, 22:46 2, Bart McDougal, 27:15 3, Jonathan Hooper, 30:31
50-59 Women’s – 1, Diana Synatzske, 26:04 2, Wanda Mercer, 32:43 3, Kelly Taylor, 34:31

60+ Men’s – 1, Sonny Roberson, 25:27 2, Richard Petronis
60+ Women’s – no participants

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2856 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#15 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 28, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University has numerous events planned for Veterans Day to show its appreciation to the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our country.

In honor of that service, Tarleton’s last home football game of the season on Nov. 7 is designated as a “military recognition” game. All current and former military personnel, and their immediate families, will receive free admittance with the presentation of valid proof of military service.

The game will include special patriotic performances by Tarleton’s Sound and Fury band and Texan Stars Dance Team, and the Tarleton cheerleaders will distribute red, white and blue miniature footballs. Members of Tarleton’s ROTC also will conduct a 21-gun salute at half time.

The community is encouraged to come out and see these special performances as Tarleton takes on West Texas A&M University. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

“Saturday’s game is very important for several reasons,” said Susan Burton, associate athletic director. “With a win, the Texans will claim the Lone Star Conference championship outright. A trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs is also on the line, and the more people we have at the game supporting the Texans, the better.”

The university also will recognize current and former service men and women on Nov. 11. The Faculty Brass Quintet will play patriotic music at the university bandstand from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome to the performance, and refreshments will be served.

“Tarleton is definitely aware of how much our military service personnel do on behalf of each and every one of us and are sympathetic to what their families must go through,” said Elizabeth Johnson, Tarleton’s Veterans Affairs coordinator. “We want to give back by recognizing their service through events such as these. Over the coming months, many departments at Tarleton will also be involved in implementing policies and guidelines to assist our VA students with their transition to college life and accomplishing their goal of furthering their education.”

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GRANBURY, TEXAS—Talking with John Pelham, author and poet of “I’ll Always be a Cowboy,” is a lot like chatting with an old friend or someone you’ve known all your life.

His books of cowboy and country poetry give you an insight into his life, his likes and the cowboy way.

Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Education Center will host “An Evening with Country and Cowboy Poet John Pelham” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the Concert Hall. He will be reading his newest book, “Clotheslines, Front Porches and Barbed Wire Fences.”

Pelham, who attended Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University and Mississippi State University, currently serves as president of the Tarleton Alumni Association.

His program, which is sponsored by Tarleton Alumni Relations and the Langdon Center Partners for Enrichment Society, will be a presentation of his book, but also his identity, which he says he isn’t a real cowboy, but always dreamed of being one.

His career as a university extension educator led him to work with farming and ranching families in Texas and Missouri and his later education in rural sociology solidified his cowboy and country roots.

He began writing poetry in 2001, with “When Momma and Daddy Sold the Farm” and has been writing ever since. He is sometimes able to write an entire poem in 30 minutes and likes to vary the rhythm and style of his compositions. His wife, Rita, nurtures and encourages his pastime. They reside in Granbury.

The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase. For more information, call (817) 279-1164, e-mail langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net or visit www.tarleton.edu/langdoncenter.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University Department of Fine Arts is celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with a special performance by the Mascow Ballet touring company.

The program, also sponsored by Tarleton Student Programming Association and the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The company will perform selections from several well-known ballets — “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Nutcracker” and “Shaharazad.”

Moscow Ballet is best known for its annual Great Russian Nutcracker holiday productions. This is a priceless opportunity to see a world-class ballet company perform at Tarleton at a fraction of the cost.

General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Fine Arts Center box office or from the Cross Timbers Family Council. Ticket sales begin Monday, Nov. 2 and will be sold on a first-come first-served basis. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.

For ticket information, contact the box office at (254) 968-9634 or the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council at (254) 965-6190.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Theatre at Tarleton presents its second production of the 2009-10 theatre season—William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”

Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and run Nov. 3-7 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.

Shakespeare brings together a wide variety of characters in this rip-roaring, slapstick production. Two daughters, Bianca and Kate, create mayhem as suitors abound and romance blossoms.

The Tarleton production features several student designers. Elizabeth Lowe, a senior theatre major from Waco, designed the colorful costumes. Drew Gillespie, a junior theater major from Bluff Dale, created the lighting design.

With a cast of more than 20, the stage will be filled with scenery designed by Carol Stavish, associate professor of theatre at Tarleton. Assistant Professor of Theatre Jen Groseth designed the sound. Theatre Area Coordinator and Production Director Mark Holtorf has set the show in the glorious Old West.

“The Taming of the Shrew” is meant for audiences of all ages and contains some of Shakespeare's funniest language.

Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Center Box Office, Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. For ticket prices, call the box office at 968-9634.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s livestock judging team hit the ground running for the fall competition schedule and has yet to slow down.

“We have had some tremendous successes over the past several weeks,” said Jared Jackson, who coaches the livestock team. “Tarleton competes against both land grant and non-land grant universities from all across the Unites States.”

The team first traveled to the National Barrow Show in Austin, Minn., to compete at the largest eight-breed swine show. The intercollegiate judging contest was held on Sept. 14, where Tarleton finished 10th overall. Individually, Jacob Lange of Miles, Texas, finished fourth in reasons.

Tarleton’s team then headed south to compete in the Flint Hills Classic Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 19 in El Dorado, Kan. The team finished sixth overall and Lange finished fifth in cattle.

The following day, the team finished fifth overall and third in sheep at the Mid-America Livestock Judging Contest in Wichita, Kan. Individually, Stephen Roop of Grapevine, Texas, was second in cattle, eighth in reasons and eighth overall. Kyle Carpenter of Glen Rose, Texas, finished eighth in cattle.

On Oct. 5, the team competed at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Tarleton finished first in sheep and also placed third in cattle, hogs, reasons and overall. Individually, Lange placed first in sheep, fifth in cattle, sixth in hogs and second overall.

The team then traveled to Tulsa, Okla., for the Tulsa State Fair judging contests held Oct. 10. Tarleton was sixth overall and Lange was seventh in cattle.

Tarleton has two contests remaining for this judging year—the America Royal in Kansas City, Mo. on Oct. 31 and the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 16. The final contest will determine the national champion team.

“We have a very intelligent, talented, and hard working team that say that they are prepared to bring the national champion bronze bull statue back to Stephenville,” Jackson said.

In addition to the previously mentioned team members, Seth Hammermeister from West, Texas, Allison Skeels from Boerne, Texas, and Lucas Barnett from Copperas Cove, Texas, round out the team. Also helping to coach the team is graduate assistant Jeff Jackson.
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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2849 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#20 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT October 27, 2009

By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Ben Schmidtke was awarded the Natural Resource-Excellence in Education Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship will be used for Schmidtke’s college expenses.

“It gives me a great sense of accomplishment to know that I was honored to be one of the four scholarship recipients,” said Schmidtke. “I just feel blessed and very pleased with myself.”

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation and the San Antonio Livestock Exposition offer only four scholarships to freshmen at Texas universities who are majoring in a natural resource-related field. Selected students are identified as future leaders in this field. The scholarship is designed to reward and support recipients while getting their education.

Schmidtke is a freshman wildlife management student from Pearsall, Texas, and is a member of the Tarleton Wildlife Society. He grew up on ranches his father managed and has been involved with wildlife since he was born.

“Wildlife management is what I grew up doing and is something I love to do,” Schmidtke said. “I cannot see myself in any other field of study. Wildlife and the outdoors is what I’m all about—it defines me.”

Tarleton’s Student Wildlife Society is a chapter of The Wildlife Society, an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization. The society brings awareness of wildlife issues, prepares students in natural resource fields, wildlife biology, conservation and management and provides opportunities for members.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Nursing students will receive valuable “real life” training during Tarleton State University’s 11th Annual Nursing Malpractice Mock Trial on Nov. 6.

The event is designed to assist nurses in identifying standards of care that regulate nursing practice, basic legal terminology relevant to nursing negligence cases and criteria for establishing negligence in the practice of nursing. Legal implications of professional nursing practice and documentation issues also will be addressed.

Local attorneys Martha Cashon and Alan Nash, as well as Judge Bart McDougal of the Erath County Court at Law, will assist in the mock trial. Nursing faculty, graduates and students also will serve as players.

“The mock trial gives students and nurses exposure to the legal process for those involved in nursing negligence,” said Dok Woods, assistant professor of nursing at Tarleton. “It emphasizes the importance of meeting the standard of nursing care and of documenting carefully and completely the care provided to their patients. Hopefully, none of them will ever be sued, but this gives them a taste of what it would be like and how to prevent it.”

The workshop will be held in Tarleton’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. For more information, contact Tarleton’s nursing department at (254) 968-9139.

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Mike McKinney, Chancellor for the Texas A&M University System, was on campus Oct. 27. The purpose of his visit was to evaluate President Dottavio’s first year at the helm of Tarleton.

The Chancellor met with faculty, staff and students during his one-day visit. McKinney also had the unique opportunity to experience TREAT’s Special Kids’ Rodeo.

McKinney and Dottavio had a wonderful time seeing the joy the event brought into the children’s lives.

“These are my people,” McKinney said. In his spare time, the Chancellor enjoys being outdoors, working on his farm, in his garden or hunting or fishing. According to Janet Smalley, McKinney’s chief of staff, that is how the Chancellor’s prefers to relax.
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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Equine Assisted Therapy (TREAT) hosted its bi-annual rodeo for children with special needs on Oct. 27 at the Tarleton Equine Center. 

The event was a huge success for ‘contestants’ and volunteers.

Schools from around the area came to participate. Between 300 and 400 children experienced horseback riding, mock rodeo events, a farm animal petting zoo and free concessions. Participants were also able to paint pumpkins and received one-on-one instruction from members of Tarleton’s national champion rodeo team and its coach, Mark Eakin.

Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio and Chancellor Mike McKinney of the Texas A&M University System also stopped by to experience the rodeo and its events.

TREAT is a therapeutic riding program that allows people with special needs to challenge themselves both physically and emotionally. The program also provides training and volunteer opportunities for Tarleton students.

“Those who get to see what therapeutic riding does for those with special needs leave with a completely new outlook on life,” said Dr. David Snyder, TREAT director.


Children and volunteers received a free T-shirt provided by sponsors.


Corporate sponsors include: Texas Bank, Erath County United Way, Dodge Rodeo and Bruner Motors, Inc., Wal-Mart Super Center and Summer Sky Chemical Abuse Center.

Gold sponsors are Stephenville Lions Club, Stephenville Optimist Club, United Cooperative Services, Knights of Columbus, U.S. Team Roping Championship and Morris and Beverly Gifford.

Silver sponsors include: Kurt and Vicki Averhoff, Rebecca Chaisson, Hard Eight BBQ, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hughes, FMC Technologies, Animal Health and Medical Center, Jim and Brenda Gartrell, Erath County Farm Bureau, American Legion Auxiliary, Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, Kincannon State Farm Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Howard, Coopers Country Store and Cactus Ropes.

Food and Drink donations came from Dublin Dr. Pepper, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Mr. Jim’s Pizza, Taco Casa, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Tri-County Agribusiness and Erath County 4-H Horse Club.

For more information about TREAT, contact Snyder at (254) 968-9656, or via e-mail at snyder@tarleton.edu or tarletontreat@gmail.com.

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World War II Veterans to share their memories

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University has invited three World War II veterans to speak about their wartime experiences on Nov. 11. The presentation will take place at 2:30 p.m. in room 115 of the Hydrology Building, which is located just north of the Business Administration Building on the Stephenville campus.

World War II was a global conflict that involved all the major industrial nations and many others. Beginning in 1939 with the German invasion of Poland, the war lasted for six years. During this time more than 70 million people, the majority of which were civilians, lost their lives.

In their presentations, the veterans will discuss their induction into the armed forces, their travel to duty stations and their actual experiences once they arrived at the conflict. Each individual had different duty, so the discussions will vary considerably among the speakers.

This program is co-sponsored by the Social Sciences department, the W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas and 100.7 FM “The Planet” student radio.

Free parking is available to off-campus guests for the event in any available un-numbered spaces in either of the lots nearest to the Hydrology Building on the southwest side of the campus.

For more information, please call Tarleton State University at (254) 968-1886.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s summer commencement was held Aug. 15. The following candidates have satisfactorily met the university’s requirements for their individual degree programs and have been awarded their diplomas.



Honor designations for undergraduate degrees are: Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors), Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) and Cum Laude (Honors).

Information for the spring 2009 graduation list is provided to the media relations’ office by Tarleton’s registrar’s office. Questions concerning the list should be directed to the registrar’s office.



Students are listed by their requested hometown designation, which they provided at the graduation ceremonies.

Abilene
Carroll, Marcus - Master's in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Ramirez, Meghan - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Albany
Chapman, Jason - Bachelor's in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Aledo
Coleman, Sarah - Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Gingles, Nathan - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Graves, Kyle - Bachelor's in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus

Alexander
Gaither, Nalise - Bachelor's in History from the Stephenville campus

Almaty, Kazakhstan
Andrianova, Anna - Bachelor's in Finance from the Stephenville campus

Alpine
Loeffler, Jason - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Alvarado
Albertus, Denise - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Aquilla
Pinner, Will - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Arlington
Cooper, Chrissie - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Gooch, Gunner - Associate's in Medical Lab Technology from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Hay, Chad - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Larnard, Mallory - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus
White, Kelsey - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Wright, Daniel - Bachelor's in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Austin
Hinojosa, John - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Miller, Ryan - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Sherer, Lillian - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Axtell
Hollingsworth, Lacy - Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Murray, Nicholas - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

Azle
Dix, Gary - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Haptonstall, Laura - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Lyon, Cody - Master's in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Villarreal, Vanessa - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Bangs
Kilburn, Eric - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Baytown
Kimmey, Amanda - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Bedford
McNabb, Monica - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Bellevue
Miller, Matthew - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Benbrook
Welch, Carl - Bachelor's in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Bertram
Heine, Matthew - Bachelor's in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Zimmerman, Julie - Master's in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Blanco
Goodwin, Cade - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Myane, Daniel - Master's in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Blooming Grove
Chiselbrook, Jason - Master's in Manu Quality and Leadership from the Stephenville campus

Bloomington
Alex, Elroy - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Breckenridge
Bradford, Chelsey - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Martinez, Brenda - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Spore, Christopher - Bachelor's in Geoscience from the Stephenville campus

Bridgeport
Funk, Cara - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Haddox, Jefferson - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

Browning, Mont.
Whitford, Mandy - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Brownwood
Storm, Hunter - Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus
Taylor, Daniel - Bachelor's in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

Bryson
Collins, Kyle - Bachelor's in Computer Science from the Stephenville campus

Burleson
Rueter, Yvonne - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Willmoth, Seth - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Burnet
Spracklen, Brittany - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Castleton, Vt.
McGann, Jenna - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Cedar Hill
Kreiling, Paul - Bachelor's in Political Science from the Stephenville campus

Cedar Park
Franke, Gerald - Bachelor's in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Center
Cloudy, Marlin - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Chilton
Davis, Ashlee - Bachelor's in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

China Spring
Browning, Ryan - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Waco campus
Wright, Terry - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

Cisco
Henry, Chelsea - Bachelor's in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Stamey Pyles, Leesa - Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus

Cleburne
Goodner, John - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Richardson, Kurt - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Scott, Willie - Master's in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Taylor, Kathi - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Cleveland, Ohio
Farago, Natalie - Bachelor's in Spanish from the Stephenville campus

Clifton
Blassingame, Scott - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Coleman
Hall, Samantha - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus
Tabor, Candice - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Economics from the Stephenville campus

Comfort
Reeh, Kristen - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Conroe
McCollum, Tyler - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Coppell
Garcia, Alicia - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Corpus Christi
Shearer, Steven - Magna Cum LaudeBachelor's in Industrial Occupations from the Stephenville campus

Crawford
Gohlke, Vance - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Crowley
Briles, Marissa - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Leggett, Ginayle - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

D'Hanis
Ulbrich, Ashton - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Daingerfield
Moore, Brett - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Dallas
Bartush, Kathryn - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

De Leon
Morganstean, Nicole - Magna Cum LaudeBachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Decatur
Williams, Colby - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Delhi, India
Godara, Rakesh - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Denison
Robinson, Carl - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Denton
Betancur, Andres - Bachelor's in Spanish from the Stephenville campus
Burton, Richard - Master's in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

DeSoto
Austin, Diamond - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Dublin
Greenway, Emily - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Keith, Bradley - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Lewis, Ryan - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Mcfarland, Ryan - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Duncanville
Sanders, Nicole - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Eagle, Idaho
Joblin, Shandy - Bachelor's in History from the Stephenville campus

Early
Schultz, Steven - Bachelor's in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Eastland
Burt, Eric - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

El Paso
Grantham, Scott - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Florence
Atkinson, Maci - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Fort Stockton
Elrod, Adam - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Fort Worth
Barnes, Jennifer - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Bradford, Anthony - Master's in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Irwin, Crystal - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Jackson, Melissa - Associate's in Medical Lab Technology from the Stephenville campus
Johnston, Laura - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Kalka, Nancy - Associate's in Medical Lab Technology from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Ledoux, Shelly - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Mason, Julee - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Pearson, Angela - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Roecker, Erika - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Ruiz, Erica - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Shield, Robert - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Spencer, Kendrick - Master's in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Valo, Stephan - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Williams, Timothy - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Wilson, Jonathan - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Young, Evelyn - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Fredericksburg
Hoffmann, Stacy - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Wiebicke, Charlotte - Bachelor's in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Galvez, La.
Simoneaux, Scott - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

Garden City
Brown, Christie - Master's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Garland
Wilson, Damon - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Gatesville
Herbelin, Eric - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Worthington, Kate - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Georgetown
Graham, Colby - Bachelor's in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Glen Rose
Elam, Miscah - Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Sociology from the Stephenville campus
Espinosa, Jose - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
Snodgrass, Patricia - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Goldthwaite
Balencia, Epifanio - Bachelor's in Finance from the Stephenville campus

Gordon
Parsons, Kyle - Bachelor's in Political Science from the Stephenville campus
Parsons, Kyle - Bachelor's in Spanish from the Stephenville campus

Gorgaon, India
Bedi, Ankita - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Gorman
Ramirez, Beatriz - Bachelor's in Social Work from the Stephenville campus

Graford
Littlejohn, James - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Graham
Giebler, Azure - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Granbury
Childs, Gary - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Cox, William - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Godinez, Monica - Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Michels, Christopher - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Mitcham, Matthew - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus
Ryan, Jennifer - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Scott, Blake - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Shearon, Lacey - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Weldon, Charles - Bachelor's in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Wise, Jered - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Grand Prairie
Swenson, Joshua - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Grandview
Bowman, Sarah - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Davis, Ryan - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus

Granger
Isbell, Benjamin - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Grapevine
Cunniff, Brittany - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Groesbeck
Dieterich, Tiffany - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Waco campus
Milstead, Jack - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Gurgaon
Kachroo, Sinead - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Hamilton
Hudson, Alycia - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Harper
McLemore, Sarah - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Henrietta
Willis, Allison - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Hewitt
Hansen, Taylar - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Hico
Hyles, Kimberly - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Social Work from the Stephenville campus

Hillsboro, WV
Evans, Salania - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Houston
Ahmed, Mehran - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Jolivette, Joshua - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Martin, Colton - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Palma, Ashley - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Ross, Mary - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Shields-Diaz, Denise - Master's in Counseling from the Stephenville campus

Huntsville, Ala.
Lucas, Aaron - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

India
Kapoor, Gaurav - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Mann, Vartika - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Sharma, Sunanda - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Singh, Abhimanyu - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Singh, Abhinav - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Iredell
Henry, Nicole - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Italy
Hooser-Kelley, Billie - Master's in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Swilley, Quentin - Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Jacksboro
Borjon, Jose - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Rayborn, Russell - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Joshua
Jackson, Darci - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Lisenbe, Shannon - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Keller
Lane, Laura - Associate's in Medical Lab Technology from the Stephenville campus
Wenzel, Ashley - Bachelor's in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus

Killeen
Rainwater, Joshua - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reid, Michelle - Bachelor's in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Williams, Keith - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

La Feria
Schreiber, Sara - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Lampasas
Brock, Zachary - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

Leakey
Cousins, Ashlie - Master's in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Leander
Travis, Catherine - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Leroy
Pratka, Cody - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Lipan
Howard, Drew - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Longview
Bush, Torrin - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Heflin, Nathan - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Lorena
Young, Teresa - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Waco campus

Louisburg, Kan.
Castle, Eric - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Lubbock
Thakar, Kevin - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Weatherspoon, Stephon - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Manor
Hooker, Weston - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Tarvin, Bryan - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Mansfield
Dean, James - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus
Howerton, Donna - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Marlin
Neumann, Susan - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Ocampo, Noemi - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Tobias, Justin - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Mart
Crum, Carol - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Gillaspy, Kayla - Bachelor's in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus

May
Gorka, Kathleen - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Economics from the Stephenville campus

May
Harrell, Kristen - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus

Maypearl
Mathers, Amanda - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

McKinney
Cruz, Alicia - Master's in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Inge, Justin - Master's in Agricultural Education from the Stephenville campus

Meridian
Depew, Tanya - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Midland
Allen, Amanda - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Midlothian
O'Neal, Miranda - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Mineral Wells
Custer, James - Bachelor's in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Schroeder, Amy - Bachelor's in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Morgan Mill
Ford, Barbara - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Munday
Lowe, Justin - Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus
Lowe, Justin - Bachelor's in Economics from the Stephenville campus

New Braunfels
Lunsford, Heather - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

New Delhi
Bakshi, Amit - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Bakshi, Neha - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Kumar, Asim - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Kaur, Amanjeet - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Oakdale, Calif.
Smith, Ryle - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Odessa
Durell, David - Master's in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Olney
Wyatt, Makenzie - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Palestine
Gruetzner, Jessica - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Paradise
Pike, Matthew - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Paris
Webb, Justin - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Peaster
Johnson, Tahnee - Bachelor's in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Pilot Point
Peacock, Keith - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Pineville, La.
Wright, Latamangela - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Waco campus

Plainview
Foote, Andrew - Magna Cum Laude with a Master's in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Plano
May, Alexis - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Princeton
Morris, Daniel - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Proctor
Solis, Audiel - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Richland Springs
Lord, Jonathan - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Rio Vista
Fleck, Christopher - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Robinson
Barnett, Joel - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Green, Laci - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Roby
Morris, Jance - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Rockwall
Shlensky, Courtney - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Rotan
Isbell, Angela - Bachelor's in English from the Stephenville campus

Round Rock
Fontana, Erin - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Saginaw
Hall, Stephanie - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Richey, John - Master's in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Salado
Reeves, Cole - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

San Antonio
Langford, David - Master's in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Wolfe, Kimberly - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

San Saba
Goains, Mistie - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Sanger
Young, Chelsea - Bachelor's in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Santa Anna
Stewardson, Daena - Master's in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Seminole
Long, Jeff - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Sherman
Boyd, Candace - Associate's in Medical Lab Technology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Sidney
Walker, Susan - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Springtown
MacDonald, Donnell - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Sanders, Rebecca - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Savage, Cole - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus

Stephenville
Aguilar, Benjamin - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Barmore, Amanda - Master's in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Beck, Leslie - Magna Cum Laude with a Master's in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus
Burns, Patrick - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Cousins, Joshua - Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Davis, Brent - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Doggett, Deidre - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Edwards, Jill - Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Elms, Conner - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Fanning, Kari - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Garcia, Ana - Bachelor's in Management from the Stephenville campus
Hollingsworth, Stephen - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
King, Nicole - Magna Cum Laude with a Master's in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
King, Wendallyn - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Lasater, Shiloh - Bachelor's in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Long, Shiloh - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus
McCoy, Eric - Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus
Miller, Marcie - Bachelor's in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Nelson, Clay - Bachelor's in Music from the Stephenville campus
Rai, Gaurav - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Rowe, Erika - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Roy, Scott - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Sanders, Kresslyn - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Saunders, Christopher - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Toves, Heather - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Tansen, Palpa, Nepal
Amatya, Prashant - Master's in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Temple
Pleasant, Courtney - Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Poole, Ashton - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Terrell
Hawthorne, Eric - Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Tokio
Keesee, Austin - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Tolar
Ongley, Felecia - Bachelor's in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Tom Bean
Weuve, Kellianne - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Social Work from the Stephenville campus

Valley Mills
Bracey, Gregory - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Mathews, James - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Yastic, Carolyn - Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus

Vernon
Baize, Ashley - Bachelor's in Economics from the Stephenville campus
Dyer, Phyllis - Master's in Agricultural Education from the Stephenville campus

Vidalia, La.
Davis, Lucion - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Vienna
Horner, Nicholas - Bachelor's in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Waco
Ash, Misty - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Baban, Camelia - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Buzbee, Cynthia - Associate's in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Cantu, Sandra - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Chumley, Kim - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Cox, Karen - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Davis, Dayton - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Doughty, Nancy - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Duncan, Derek - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Finch, Michael - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Gaston, Jesse - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Gonzales, Florentina - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Griffin, Charla - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Hall, Paula - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Harper, Kimberly - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Holder, Margaret - Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus
Jones, Robert - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Lovell, Lisa - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Macias, Maria - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Mangum, Tammie - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Nava, Kimberly - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Nye, Amanda - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Ortigo, Rodney - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Park, Jeanette - Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Pierce, Derek - Bachelor's in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Pryor, Diane - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Radell, Scott - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Regian, Tonya - Master's in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Rigney, Brandon - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Ringer, Rebecca - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Waco campus
Schneider, Mark - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Smith, Twana - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Sneed, Shasta - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Wilson, Krystal - Master's in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
York, Jon - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

Waller
Alexander, Chassidy - Bachelor's in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Walnut Springs
Saxon, Tiffany - Bachelor's in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Waxahachie
Pyburn, Olivia - Master's in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Weatherford
Bridge, Amy - Bachelor's in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
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Daniel, Amy - Bachelor's in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Delgado, Cresencio - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Phillips, Jennifer - Master's in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Seeger, Darlene - Bachelor's in Liberal Studies from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Turner, Haley - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Yingst, Anna - Bachelor's in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

West
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Whitesboro
Morrisey, Kevin - Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Wichita Falls
Schlabs, Justin - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Wink
Wolf, Garrett - Bachelor's in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Woodway
Burch, Jessica - Master's in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Wheelis, Monica - Bachelor's in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

Wylie
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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Music inspired by the fall season will take center stage.

Tarleton State University’s Wind Ensemble will present its first concert of the year titled “October,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The program includes Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture,” Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette,” Whitacre’s “October,” Moussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Sousa’s “The Liberty Bell,” among others.

The Wind Ensemble is conducted by Greg Ball, interim director of bands, who also specializes in woodwinds and jazz studies at Tarleton.

“Join the band for an evening of masterworks connected with the autumnal month of October,” Ball said. “Falling leaves, cooler weather, marches at football games, and of course, Halloween — this music all somehow reflects the season.”

Admission is $5 for the public. Tarleton faculty, staff and students with Texan ID are admitted free. For more information, call (254) 968-9634.


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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— Hidden beneath 8 feet of bat guano, Tarleton State University Physical Facilities employees found a treasure of sorts last spring.

Its value is not measured in money. Its value lies in the story it tells or perhaps, the legend it supports.

While cleaning one of Tarleton’s oldest landmarks, the smokestack, a single paver brick was found.

Legend says that an invader from North Texas Agricultural College (NTAC) flew an airplane over the smoke stack and dropped a brick in the shaft.

“They had to clean the smokestack to do a structural inspection,” said Tom Robinson, electrical, mechanical and plumbing supervisor. “While cleaning it out, there was several kinds of debris in the bottom, and amongst that was the brick.”

The smokestack that towers over the east end of the Tarleton campus was built in 1921. It was once used in conjunction with the central heating plant added in 1920. The plant provided heat, light and power for most of the buildings on campus.

The incident is mentioned in the Purple Book, but its origin remains unknown. This legend is well known among students and alumni. However, no one seems to know when the incident occurred.

“I did hear the story years ago,” said J. Louis Evans, Tarleton alumnus and Stephenville native. “I have never seen anything written on it, but I think it was just passed down through the years by word of mouth.”

Tarleton alumna Donna Strohmeyer, director of Student Activities and the Barry B. Thompson Student Center, agreed saying in her years at Tarleton she has never seen the written story. She said the infamous brick is now on display on the main floor of the student center during Homecoming this week.

It’s not certain that the brick recovered from the shaft is the brick of the legend. Could it be the brick that actually left the hand of a NTAC pilot who hit his target, sending the brick skipping down the sides of the smokestack before coming to rest at the bottom?

No one may ever know the truth — and that in itself is legendary.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2841 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#28 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 22, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Amateur astronomers and curious stargazers alike are invited to attend Tarleton State University’s Second Annual Star Watching Party on Friday, Nov. 6 at the university observatory. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Spectators will have the opportunity to view the night sky through Tarleton’s 32-inch, research-grade telescope. Smaller telescopes also will be available.

Prior to the party, the university will host an informal question and answer session with Dr. Harold D. Ables, former director of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz. The discussion will be at 1 p.m. in room 102 of the science building, and the public is welcome to attend.

Ables was born in Hico and graduated from Dublin High School in 1956. He attended Tarleton for two years before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in math and a doctorate in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin.

He joined the astronomical staff of the Flagstaff Station in the fall of 1964, where he was appointed acting director in 1973 and director in 1974. He held this title until his retirement in 1995.

Dr. Ables will be accompanied by his wife, Dr. Paula Ables, who attended school in Procter before receiving her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of Texas. She taught chemistry and biochemistry at the university level and often worked on astronomical research projects and coauthored scientific papers with her husband.

The couple also plans to be present at the star party.

“It’s exciting that Dr. Ables and his wife are coming all the way from Arizona to share their experiences with us,” said Tarleton student Katherine Leaveck. “Sharing the same interest in astronomy, it is also inspiring to me to see where Dr. Ables came from and all that he has accomplished. We are very fortunate to have such an accomplished astronomer attending our star party.”

The observatory is located at Tarleton’s Hunewell Ranch on County Road 182 in Stephenville. For a map and written directions, visit www.tarleton.edu/observatory.

There is no charge for admittance to either event. In the event of inclement or cloudy weather, call the observatory hotline at (254) 968-0522.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2840 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#29 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Department of Marketing & Public Relations
Alison Rex, Communications Specialist
254-519-5102
rex@tarleton.edu

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jessica Jacobsen, Dallas Office of Public Affairs
(817) 385-3720 (office)
(214) 649-8380 (cell)
Barbara Merlo, Central Texas College
(254) 526-1999 (office)
Tom Morley, Waco VA Regional Office
(254) 299-9002 (office)




October 20, 2009

VA, A&M - CENTRAL TEXAS, AND CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE TO PROMOTE BENEFITS OF POST-9/11 GI BILL WITH EDUCATION EXPO


October 20, 2009, Killeen, TEXAS --- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Central Texas College, and Texas A&M University- Central Texas will host an Education Expo to showcase the new Post-9/11 GI Bill on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater, Building 152. Veterans, Central Texas College faculty, A&M – Central Texas faculty, and community officials on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be in attendance.

“Since September 11, 2001, our men and women in uniform have shown a courageous commitment and sacrifice to their country,” Waco VA Regional Office Director Carl Lowe said. “VA remains as committed as ever to honoring that sacrifice and helping our country usher in a new generation of GI Bill recipients.”
Lowe, along with Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. James Anderson, will outline the benefits of the historic legislation and encourage student veterans to take advantage of the educational opportunities the bill affords during the expo. The on-campus ceremony, part of VA’s on-going effort to educate student veterans and key stakeholders about Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits, will include remarks by Lowe, Anderson as well as Dr. Garry Ross, interim president, A&M – Central Texas, and Bill Kinnison, education services officer at Fort Hood.

Central Texas College and A&M – Central Texas provides quality education to a large veteran population serving over 1,500 veterans currently benefiting from the GI Bill.

Directly following a brief ceremony at 10 a.m., VA officials and subject matter experts will be available for individual questions and concerns at various booths and tables.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill authorizes the most extensive educational assistance opportunity since the passage of the original GI Bill in 1944. The maximum benefit allows every eligible veteran, service member, Reservist, and National Guard member an opportunity to receive an in-state, undergraduate education at a public institution at no cost.
VA is committed to ensuring a transparent, efficient and streamlined process for Post-9/11 GI Bill claims. More than 900 personnel are assigned to process claims, and VA is utilizing rehired annuitants to provide additional processing support. In addition, over 100 staff at the Education Call Center (1- 888-GIBILL) assist veterans, answering questions and concerns.
For more information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/.
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS—The Southwest Region finished its last rodeo of the semester this past weekend at Texas Tech University. Both Tarleton State University rodeo teams are on the top of the leader boards and at the top of their individual events.

Coach Mark Eakin and staff are very happy with the way the teams are competing as individuals and team players.

“This semester we have set ourselves up to win both team championships and have several chances in every event to be No. 1 for the Southwest Region,” Eakin said.

Professional bull rider and Stephenville resident Harve Stewart won his event once again. Stewart has won four of the five rodeos and placed second at the other. He’s had a record-breaking season, collecting more than 700 points for the semester. His closest competitor has only 355 points.

Senior Kayelen Helton also had a great year. She placed at several different rodeos and is currently leading the breakaway roping. Helton collected 100 points for winning second in the short round and second in the average. She also has also picked up points in the team roping this semester.

Craig Wisehart placed third in the long round of the bareback riding with his 74-point ride. Tate Owen collected 50 points and is holding down the second spot in the standings.

College National Finals Rodeo qualifier Justin Brashear consistently roped two calves to win the tiedown roping. Brashear did not place in the long round, but with his 7.8-second run he won the short round and picked up the win of the average. He collected 120 points to put him in the top 10 in the region. Miles Aston picked up 95 points for the weekend, placing second in the short round and splitting second and third in the average. The win moved him into the top five for the year. Calvin Brevik placed fifth in both rounds and the average earning him 65 points. Cole and Garet Fincher of Stephenville made the short round but were just out of placing in the money.

All-around cowboy Kiel Rowan made the short round in the steer wrestling and picked up 40 points for splitting fifth and sixth in the long round and average.

Brothers Chad and Chase Williams placed in the team roping. With this win and the Vernon College win, they are sitting in the top three in the region in the heading and heeling standings. Both boys also have received points in the tiedown roping. Clay Norell placed fifth in the long round, helping him stay in the top five.

All-around cowgirls Kylie and Cassie Ward had another good weekend. Kylie made the short round in all three of her events. She won the first round of the barrel racing and is sitting in the top five for the year-end standings. She also picked up a third-place finish in the breakaway roping. Cassie made the short round in the barrels and goat tying. She picked up 160 points in the barrels and goat tying, and is currently winning the women’s all-around title.

Other students making the short round were Cheyenne Motley, Michelle Allison and Cassie Vierstra.

Texas Tech wrapped up the rodeos for this semester. The teams will travel to Odessa College, Weatherford College, Western Texas College, Howard College and will host the last rodeo here in Stephenville next semester.

For official results and standings visit www.collegerodeo.com and click the Results/ Standings and Southwest Region.

Don’t forget the Rodeo Productions class will host three Thursday night rodeos on Oct. 22 and 29 and Nov. 5. The Halloween rodeo on Oct. 29 will feature competitors dressed in costumes. The team also will host a steak dinner and auction on Nov. 14 in the City Hall at City Limits. For more information on tickets or donation items, please call Rodeo Activities at (254) 968-9187.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Long time Tarleton State University supporters, Col. Will Tate and Ben and Nellie Baty recently committed significant gifts to establish the Trogdon House Fund with the Tarleton Foundation. The fund will be used to pay for the purchase, replacement and repair of furnishings and fixtures for the Trogdon House.

“The Trogdon House is a visible, beautiful and emotional link to the past,” said Col. Tate. “It is remembered by the thousands of students who have passed in on the way to or from class, the dining hall or perhaps their dorm room or an event in Heritage Park.”

Col. Tate attended Tarleton from 1932 to 1935 when he graduated. While at Tarleton, he played basketball under Coach W. J. Wisdom. Tate played on the famous Tarleton teams of 1934 and 1935 winning 40 consecutive games. He entered active military service in 1940 and was one of the first to be selected to attend World War II officer candidate school. Tate commanded a company and battalion during operations in France, Holland and Germany. Commissioned into the U.S. Army in 1946, he served tours of duty in Germany, Korea and Okinawa. He retired in 1970 after 30 years of active military service. He served more than 10 of those years at the rank of Colonel.

Col. Tate has been a longstanding member of the Tarleton Alumni Association. He also has served on the board of directors of the Tarleton Foundation, Tarleton’s Capital Campaign for Excellence and Tarleton’s Centennial Capital Campaign for the Twenty-first Century. He has shown his allegiance to Tarleton through giving his valuable time and through monetary contributions. He was the first recipient of the Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree that was presented by Tarleton in December 2002.

Tate said the Trogdon House holds a special place in the hearts of students today and of yesteryear.

“Old timers, those of the 20s, 30s and 40s, associate the Trogdon House with Dean Davis, professors Charlie Hale, Dolly Glover and May Jones and the legendary Coach W. J. Wisdom,” he said. “To students of more recent vintage, the Trogdon House is likely to trigger memories of favorite professors, friends made while at Tarleton and happenings during student years.”

The Batys also attended Tarleton and have been involved in the life of the University for many years. While at Tarleton, Mr. Baty served as captain of the Cadet Corps and served as “F” Company Commander. He was a charter member of the Wainwright Rifles and served as Platoon Leader. After serving in the U.S. Army, Baty received his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1957 from Texas A&M University. In 1957, he joined Shell Company, where he retired after 38 years of service.

Mr. Baty served for seven years on the Foundation board of directors — four of those on the executive board as secretary, vice president and president. His service was essential to the continuing growth of the Foundation endowment. He remains involved with the Foundation as a Board Member Emeritus.

Mrs. Baty also attended Tarleton. The couple have two children and five grandchildren.

According to Mr. Baty, “when Nellie and I were students at Tarleton from 1948 to 1950, the president’s home (Trogdon House) was a focal point for social activities for both students and members of the community,” He continued, “we are delighted to be a part of this project to renovate this facility to once again be the president’s home and serve the students, faculty, staff and the Stephenville community.”

Renovations of the Trogdon House are underway to transform the almost 90-year-old home into a residence for Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio and his wife, Lisette. Renovations are scheduled for completion in June 2010.

The downstairs will be restored for the president’s use for meetings, dinners, receptions and other official functions. Approximately 50 to 100 official events are expected to be hosted at the Trogdon House each year.

“Trogdon House is a symbol of Tarleton and a reminder of times past and good people,” Col. Tate said. “It should remain standing and in good repair for as long as there is a Tarleton.”

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By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—A true college “experience” is an intangible, often indescribable feeling frequently found outside the realm of books and classrooms.

Tarleton State University allows high school students the opportunity to get to know that experience for themselves during the annual Texan Tour. This year’s tour will be held Saturday, November 7 at 8 a.m. with events slated throughout the day.

Visitors will have the opportunity to have conversations with current students and representatives from various campus departments including financial aid, admissions and residential living. An academic open house will allow prospective students to tour their potential academic college in more detail and some departments will hold mock classes.

Current Tarleton students, known as Texan Reps, will guide groups on campus tours and will be available to answer questions from a student’s perspective throughout the day.

“One thing that makes Texan Tour distinctive is that the Texan Reps share their individual passions about Tarleton with prospective students,” said Chelsea Pendergrass, returning Texan Rep. “The phenomenal spirit and history of Tarleton is really what draws students in and what sets the university apart.”

“We have Reps from every academic college and they come to Tarleton from every part of the state,” said Laurie Gaiser, director of School Relations. “Their help and input make Texan Tour what it is today. We even have a Rep from Buffalo, N.Y.”

Texan Tour not only gives high school seniors and their families the opportunity to visit Tarleton, but it’s also a great time for transfer students to finalize their next educational step.

The tour will allow visitors to see the unique atmosphere of Tarleton’s campus and address questions or concerns they may have. Last year’s Texan Tour welcomed more than 1,200 students and family members to the university.


“Texan Tour is a day devoted to showcasing the unrivaled Tarleton experience and our greatest asset – student success,” said Denise Groves, university registrar and dean of Enrollment Management. “Tarleton’s commitment to providing vision and leadership extends far beyond the borders of the classroom to provide a solid foundation for life to all who pass through our gates.”

A continental breakfast, lunch, dinner at a pre-game party and tickets to the football game will be provided. Registration for Texan Tour can be completed online at www.tarleton.ede/welcome or by calling (800) 687-4878. There is no charge for this event; however, each student planning to attend must register. 



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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Disabled American Veterans Chapter 234 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9181 recently established a scholarship to benefit veterans, their spouse or their children majoring in nursing.

DAV Chapter 234 Commander William Lambert and VFW Post 9181 Commander Ken Ritchie presented a donation to Tarleton Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Rick Richardson for the Bea Marin Veterans Nursing scholarship.

The late Colonel Bea Marin was an instructor of leadership and management in the Tarleton nursing department. She accepted that position in 2000 following a 26-year career as a registered nurse in the U.S. Air Force. She was a member of numerous community organizations and was named Erath County Woman of the Year in 1998. Colonel Marin passed away in June 2008.


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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is proud to call itself home to a student body diverse in age, ethnicity and cultural background. The university recently revived its commitment to a particular group on campus when it was named as one of the top Military Friendly Schools in the nation.

“G.I. Jobs”, a magazine that devotes itself to the success of U.S. veterans, bestowed the honor upon Tarleton. The university was recognized as one of the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the nation that do the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

Tarleton has many programs in place to benefit military and former military students. Most notably, has been the school’s response to the passage of the congressional Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

“Any veteran that served anytime after Sept. 11, 2001, may be eligible for benefits through the bill,” said Elizabeth Johnson, Tarleton’s Veterans Affairs coordinator. “It can pay up to 100 percent of tuition and fees and also includes a stipend for housing, books and other necessities.”

There has already been a great response to the bill, which went into effect at the beginning of the school year.

“We have seen an approximate 30 percent increase in students applying for V.A. benefits over this time last year,” Johnson said. “And there are more coming in constantly.”

Tarleton certified 196 students for Fall 2009 with at least 30 additional students waiting for VA to verify eligibility.

“Tarleton’s current and former military students add to the distinctive culture of the university,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “We have a long and rich military history at Tarleton, and we are honored to help meet the educational needs of those who serve our country. We have and will continue to implement programs that strengthen our designation as a Military Friendly University.”

The university has stepped up its efforts to accommodate these students. Since receiving the title of Military Friendly School, departments across campus have taken the initiative to develop programs and events for military students.

“Tarleton’s push to truly live up to the ‘military friendly’ title stemmed from President Dottavio,” Johnson said. “Since then, many departments have really embraced it. They’ve stepped forward and asked what they can do to help.”

Many events are scheduled for the upcoming year including a campus-wide recognition for Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) and a reception for all V.A. students during Homecoming week.

The university also plans to designate its final home football game of the season as a “Military Recognition” game with free admittance to those with a military I.D. and patriotic events planned throughout the evening.

“The average V.A. student is around 28 years old and has had different experiences than other groups on campus,” Johnson said. “We recognize that they have different needs than other students. Our focus is truly on providing a home for these students and making them feel welcome at Tarleton.”

For more information about Tarleton’s programs for V.A. students, contact Johnson at ejohnson@tarleton.edu. More information about the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill can be found by visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web site at www.gibill.va.gov.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently named Wayne Atchley as director of the Office of Institutional Research. Atchley, who previously served as data research administrator, will assume supervision of the former Office of Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research (OPEIR).

OPEIR’s name change reflects the current mission of the office in conducting research from the institutional perspective.

“The director of institutional research is a key position for Tarleton,” said Dr. Brad Chilton, Vice President for Enrollment and Information Management. “The office he supervises provides timely and pertinent information to assist the university in planning for the future. We are pleased to have someone with Mr. Atchley’s experience to provide leadership for our institutional research office.”

As director, Atchley is responsible for project oversight and planning, providing leadership in supplying data and information to external and internal university constituents and managing technology associated with office operations.

“I am enjoying the challenges of the new position, and it’s great to be in a role where I can continue to grow with the university,” Atchley said. “I look forward to continuing to help Tarleton reach its goals.”

Atchley received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Christian University and is currently working toward a doctorate through a joint program with Texas A&M and Texas Tech Universities. He served as a systems engineering manager for the Buxton Company before coming to Tarleton in 2005.

The enrollment management division has seen other recent changes including the creation of the Department of Student Success to replace the Division of General Studies and the appointment of Abi Freeman to the role of assistant to the vice president.



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By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is combining events for alumni and current students to celebrate school spirit during the university’s homecoming week slated for Oct. 18-24. This year’s theme is “Texans Today…Legends Tomorrow.”

“When alumni attend homecoming activities they are able to see the legacy they left through current students and their school spirit,” said Kari Lewis, coordinator of alumni marketing and promotions.

Various groups on campus have scheduled the week’s activities for current and former students as well as faculty and staff.

The Tarleton Alumni Association will celebrate all alumni members and have special dinners and receptions honoring the class of 1959 and classes of the 1960s on Friday night (Oct. 23). The Texan Stars will have a 25th anniversary luncheon at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, while the Plowboys have their 35th anniversary luncheon.

Some traditional highlights of the weeklong celebration include the popular Silver Bugle Hunt Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., yell contest and beating of the drums Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m. and the midnight breakfast at 12 midnight and L.V. Risinger Bonfire at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.

Homecoming day events include the 5k run at 6:45 a.m., the homecoming parade at 10 a.m., alumni luncheons at noon and the Texan Alley and tailgate parties from 3 p.m. until the 6 p.m. kickoff.

For the complete schedule of Tarleton homecoming activities, visit the Alumni Association Web site at www.tarleton.edu/ORG/alumniassociation/homecoming.html.

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GRANBURY, TEXAS—Jazz takes center stage — or rather center green — this Sunday, Oct. 18 at Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center.

The ninth annual Jazz on the Green will begin at 2 p.m. at the center, located just off the Granbury Square.

The audience will be treated to swing, funk, big band and progressive jazz live from Tarleton’s Jazz Ensemble 1 under the direction of Greg Ball and the Langdon Center Big Band under the direction of Mark Hettle.

“This tradition started as a means of livening up the many fall activities in Granbury with great music,” said Janice Horak, director of the Langdon Center. “Greg Ball and his ensembles have been the mainstay of this event. Now, the Langdon Center Big Band with so many great, local musicians brings something new each year. It’s a terrific, outdoor event for autumn and a wonderful addition to the Historic Granbury Merchant Association’s Harvest Moon Festival.”

The award-winning Tarleton Jazz Ensemble is a standard “big band” of 20 musicians and tours extensively. The Jazz Ensemble is highly competitive and membership is by audition only.

Ball is a graduate of Youngstown State University and the University of North Texas. He gives credit to his dad, Richard for introducing him to jazz at a very early age. Richard Ball still plays the vibes at regular gigs in Ohio while his son leads university jazz ensembles and his own Greg Ball Trio.

Returning to perform in the concert is saxophonist, Marcos Duran. Duran is an alumnus of both the Tarleton Jazz Ensemble I and the Langdon Center Big Band. He currently is in his second year of graduate school at Baylor University.

“Marcos loves to play, and people love to hear Marcos play,” Horak said. “In jazz, the soloist takes the ensemble to a higher level, and Marcos is no stranger to great solos.”

Duran will be performing the classic Erroll Garner classic “Misty” among other tunes.

The Langdon Center Big Band is a 22-piece community music organization started in 2007. Hettle brings more than 30 years of performing, teaching and conducting to the group.

In the Big Band portion of the concert, attendees will hear familiar tunes such as “All of Me,” “Sentimental Mood” and “Take the A Train.”

Jazz on the Green celebrates great jazz and creative improvised music. The event also coincides with the Rio Brazos Art Exhibition in the Langdon Center Concert Hall. The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments. For more information on this and other Tarleton's Langdon Center events, call (817) 279-1164, e-mail langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net or visit www.tarleton.edu/langdoncenter.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2833 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#38 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 15, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s planetarium will present Halloween fun for the whole family throughout the remainder of October. Weekdays, Oct. 19-30, the planetarium will run one of two shows.

“The first is a light-hearted look at Halloween through the eyes of a student witch,” said Larry Barr, planetarium manager. “It was produced by the Calgary Science Center and lasts for about 30 minutes. The second, titled Nightwalk, is sounds and images produced by our DigiStar projector. It is nine or 10 minutes long.”

The Halloween show will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the first week, with Nightwalk playing on Tuesday and Thursday. Viewings will switch the next week, with Nightwalk running on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the Halloween show playing on Tuesday and Thursday. Show times are noon and 4 p.m.

Both shows are free of cost and appropriate for all ages. The planetarium seats 56 individuals, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact the planetarium at (254) 968-0523. More information about the planetarium is located at www.tarleton.edu/planetarium.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2836 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#39 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 15, 2009

THURBER, TEXAS—The W. K. Gordon Center in Thurber will offer a thirst-quenching program and book signing at 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 18.

Mike Renfro, author of “Shine On: 100 Years of Shiner Beer,” and Amy Miller, a brewer from Spoetzl Brewery, will discuss the history of the Texas company and share a taste of their specialty beers. Admission is free, but seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Renfro, of Dallas, received a bachelor of journalism from the University of Texas and has worked in radio and print media for many years. His work has received numerous awards, including the Radio Mercury Award and The One Show Creative Awards.

The Spoetzl Brewery, also known as the Shiner Brewing Association, headquartered in Shiner, Texas, produces beer that has become a Texas icon.

The original company was founded in 1909, in an Austrian, German and Czech farming community. In 1914, Kosmos Spoetzl, a German immigrant brewmaster, took over the facility. The history of this brewery is a story of immigrant life and the successes and struggles of a growing business that appeals to beer connoisseurs, Texas history buffs or simply those who appreciate a tale of beating the odds.

Thurber was a culturally diverse coal-mining company town around the turn of the century. Immigrants from all over the world were recruited to work in the mines or the brick factory. The company, trying to keep their workers happy, fought local prohibition for years. Thurber alone kept Erath County wet as long as it could. When it went dry, the company moved its saloons and beer gardens over the Palo Pinto County line keeping them in service until statewide prohibition in 1919.

The Gordon Center, a museum and research facility of Tarleton State University, is located at exit 367 on Interstate 20 midway between Fort Worth and Abilene. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (254) 968-1886.
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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2829 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#40 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 14, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Construction work continues in the heart of the campus on the historic Trogdon House so it once again can serve as the residence for Tarleton State University’s leader.

Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio and his wife, Lisette, plan to move into the stately 86-year-old landmark after renovations are complete in June 2010. Construction progress is on time and under budget.

The house was built in 1923, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for the construction team.

According to Tarleton Director of Planning Design and Construction Aaron Wand, “The facility is undergoing numerous modifications, which will bring the plumbing, electrical and air conditioning up to modern-day standards, as well as ensuring that the house meets all codes and requirements as a building open to the public.”

Crews are dealing with structural issues by improving the interior framing of walls and ceilings. As soon as the primary framing is complete, work will begin on the electrical, mechanical and plumbing of the 3,500-square-foot historic house, which is described as a Mediterranean-inspired villa hipped cottage.

“As carefully as we have planned this project, we have had to adapt to challenges uncovered in this nearly 90-year-old building,” Wand said. “Personnel from the University’s Facilities, Planning and Construction departments take a great deal of pride with every project they face on campus. But, they are especially proud to work on a building that contains so much history of Tarleton.”

According to Tarleton Vice President of Finance and Administration Jerry Graham, “President Dottavio decided that instead of using his University housing allowance to purchase his own home, the allowance would better serve Tarleton if used for the Trogdon House renovation.”

When asked why he chose to give his housing allowance to the University, President Dottavio said, “Lisette and I love Tarleton and the Stephenville community."

“Our students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff care deeply about the traditions of Tarleton, and the Trogdon House holds a very special place in the history of the University — so much so that several significant private gifts have been received to advance the project.”

Dottavio added that, “Lisette and I have talked about how we might give back to Tarleton and the idea to apply the housing allowance to the renovation captured our hearts. We know that once the Trogdon House is renovated, it will benefit Tarleton and the students it serves for generations to come.”


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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2828 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#41 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Department of Marketing & Public Relations
Alison Rex, Communications Specialist
254-519-5102
rex@tarleton.edu



October 13, 2009



A&M-CENTRAL TEXAS TO HOST CAMPUS TOWN HALL MEETING

Date: October 16, 2009
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Texas A&M University- Central Texas South West Campus Room # 110

The SHRM and SGA organizations are promoting a town hall meeting to discuss issues concerning the ongoing process of becoming Texas A&M University- Central Texas. The organizations have invited Dr. Ross and Dr. Teaff to speak at the meeting and answer any questions the students may have. This town hall meeting is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, receive answers and stay informed about all the exciting changes taking place at the university. SHRM and SGA really encourage all students to attend and show their support for the university. Any questions about this event please contact Brandon Silva, brandonsil@msn.com. Our online calendar link to this event is www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=5716&T=10162009.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Tarleton State University rodeo teams recently traveled to Vernon College to participate in the fourth Southwest Region college rodeo of the semester.

Twenty-four students made the short round, with the women winning the team championship for the weekend and the men placing fourth. The men are currently leading the team standings, and the women are second behind South Plains College.

The Oklahoma twins, Kylie and Cassie Ward, had a phenomenal weekend. The two girls collected all 400 points for the women’s team. They transferred to Tarleton this semester from Vernon College after getting their associate degrees last spring. They ended up second and third for the all-around standing for the weekend, and won first in the barrel racing and second in the goat tying. Kylie won the first round of the barrels with her time of 16.79 seconds, and Cassie placed third with a time of 17.24 seconds. In the short round, Kylie posted a time of 16.98, which was good enough for second in the round and the average win. Unfortunately, Cassie knocked barrels in the short round taking her out of the average. Kylie also picked up points for splitting first through fourth in the long round of the breakaway roping. Cassie picked up second in the goat tying, after winning first in the long round and third in the short round.

Another barrel racer, Fran Surles, also had a good weekend. She won second in the long round, split third in the short round and ended up third in the average. Surles collected 120 points and moved up to fifth in the overall standings for the region. Tarleton has five cowgirls in the top eight of the Southwest barrel standings.

Freshman Chase Williams tied the fastest time of the rodeo with his lightning fast run of 7.6 seconds in the short round, which gave him the win of the round and the average. Williams collected 120 points and moved into the top eight of the standings. He and brother, Chad, are also in the top five of the team roping standings. Miles Aston placed third in the short round and third in the average, which moved him into the top 10 in the overall standings. Cole Fincher split third in the long round, but a broken barrier in the short round took him out of the average. KC Curtis collected 70 points by placing in the tiedown roping and steer wrestling.

Ryan Taylor picked up 105 in the steer wrestling. Taylor split fourth in the long round and placed third in the short round and the average. Taylor is currently in the top 10 for the steer wrestling standings.

Tarleton team ropers Clay Norell and Nick Rawlings moved into the top five of the heading standings after this weekend’s win. Norell and partner JW Townsend (Howard College) won fifth in the long round. Their second place finish in the short round also gave them second in the average. Rawlings and partner Jake Cobb (Weatherford College) won third in the short round and fourth in the average.

Once again, Harve Stewart won the bull riding. Stewart has won three of the first four rodeos and placed second at the other. He is riding great and beating the second-place holder by 380 points.

Isaac Diaz, a saddle bronc rider and 2009 National Finals qualifier, picked up 60 more points with his first round win. Tate Owen still leads the event with 390 points. Justin Bell picked up 60 points for the weekend with his third-place finish in the long round and fifth place in the average.

Other team members making the short round included Lillian McMullan, Kiel Rowan, Chad Williams, Cody Anthony, Justin Oliver, Blake Fontenot and Jared Bilby.

The team will travel to Texas Tech University Oct. 15-17 for the last rodeo of the semester. For more information on the Tarleton rodeo teams visit www.tarleton.edu/~rodeo. Team and individual standings can also be found at www.collegerodeo.com.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2824 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#43 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Two groups on the Tarleton State University campus have united to provide support and encouragement to the U.S. troops overseas. The Tarleton Paintball Coalition, with the help of the university’s ROTC program, has formed the Support Our Soldiers campaign.

The group meets weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Dick Smith Library and Dining Hall to collect thank you cards, donations and items for the troops. Cards are available at the donation site.

“So far, we’ve collected many donations and well over 300 thank you cards,” said Greg Donham, a member of the Paintball Coalition. “We’ll continue to meet for at least two more weeks.”

Items to consider for donation include toiletries, snacks, stationary and magazines. For tips on selecting acceptable items to send to the troops, visit www.usps.com/supportingourtroops.

“We’re considering expanding the program to once a semester,” Donham said. “If there are any organizations on campus that are interested in helping out they should contact me.”

For more information, contact Donham at william.donham@go.tarleton.edu.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2825 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#44 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 7, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton and Stephenville community members can learn about tips for fitness, healthy eating and even get a seasonal flu shot during the 2009 Wellness Expo.

The expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Thompson Student Center Ballrooms.

Flu shots will be available on a first-come first-served basis for $20. For information on who should get the vaccination, log on to www.tarleton.edu/fluinfo.

Approximately 45 vendors will be on hand to demonstrate and sell products such as food samples, and trained professionals will be on-hand to perform blood pressure checks, glucose checks and more. Tips also will be offered on how to improve relationships and polish your professional image.

The expo also will feature the Stress Free Zone, which feature Wii video games. Proof of attendance slips will be available for students.

The expo is a joint effort of the Wellness Expo committee, which includes representatives from Career Services Center, Student Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Recreational Sports Center, Rodeo Activities, Staff Council, Dick Smith Library, Residential Living & Learning, Thompson Student Center and Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital.

Sponsors include Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc., Castleview Nursing & Rehab, Girling Healthcare and Mona Vie.

For more information on the expo, contact Kathy Whisenant at (254) 968-9044 or kwhisenant@tarleton.edu or visit www.tarleton.edu/~wellness/expo.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2822 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#45 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is set to host an eight-week course in basic sign language Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dates for the course are Oct. 12, 19 and 26 and Nov. 2, 9,16, 23 and 30.

The cost is $50 for the general public and $40 for students who are junior high level or higher. The fee must be paid by the first day of class.

Instructor Margie Holder will cover the alphabet, numbers, deaf culture, daily vocabulary, basic sentence structure and individual sign language needs. No college credit is earned from the course.

To register, or for more information, call Tarleton’s Student Disability Services at (254) 968-9400.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2820 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#46 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

GRANBURY, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center will highlight 50 unique pieces of artwork during the Rio Brazos Art Exhibition, which begins on Sunday, Oct. 11.

The exhibition and sale opens at 3 p.m. with a gallery talk, reception and awards ceremony. This national, juried art show brings quality art and artists from all over the country to Granbury.

The opening festivities will begin in the Langdon Center Concert Hall with a gallery talk by Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, who is an art professor at Midwestern State University. Yarosz-Ash teaches a variety of studio disciplines including drawing, color and design and printmaking as well as graduate and undergraduate seminars. She holds a bachelor of art in painting from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa. and a master of fine arts from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Yarosz-Ash has served as juror for high profile shows in Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, California and Texas. As an artist, she has presented 29 solo shows and participated in 96 invitational group shows. Her extensive résumé includes publications, grants, awards, lectures and workshops. She holds the prestigious honor of President Emeritus of Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society.

“Elizabeth was a great choice as this year’s RBAE judge because of her strong background as an exhibiting artist, a long tenure as instructor of art on the university level and her extensive experience as an art judge and curator,” said Janice Horak, Langdon Center director.

As part of her duties, Yarosz-Ash selected 50 unique pieces out of almost 300 entries received from across the nation for the exhibition. Of the selected pieces, 15 will receive cash awards — one of which will be the $1,000 Best of Show Award.

“This year we are extremely proud to have a brand new major sponsor in Your Private Collection Fine Art Gallery,” Horak said. “Several area businesses are sponsoring the opening reception, and the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council continues its support.”

“The contributions of the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council and the Tarleton Foundation make this event happen each year,” she said. “The Rio Brazos is a highly competitive show and attracts artists from all over the nation, yet local and regional artists are well represented.”

Significant to this competition are the 13 local artists who rose above the norm to be accepted among stiff competition from across Texas and 20 other states.

Those artists representing Granbury are Rebecca Zook, Gini Bosco, Glen Davis, Teri Hutto, Van Johnson, Paula Carlton, Bill Martin, Pamela Fritz, Stacey Watkins-Martin, Ron Hood, Kay Wirz, Robert Cook and Jackie Stengle.

Tarleton alumna Liz Meiron is the lone Stephenville artist in the exhibition.

Not only does this give people the opportunity to view a tremendous art exhibit, but it is also a wonderful way to purchase art.

Exhibit visitors also will have a chance to vote for their favorites throughout the show, and the People’s Choice Award will be presented at the conclusion of the exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 25. This award is sponsored by the Hood County News.

The exhibition and sale will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Tarleton’s Langdon Center at (817) 279-1164 or via e-mail at langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net. Those interested also can preview the artwork online at www.tarleton.edu/langdoncenter.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2821 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#47 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—In its sixth year, the Tarleton State University Piano Festival will feature guest artist Clifton Matthews, a Juilliard-trained pianist who is a member of the artist-faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

The piano festival begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 with a solo piano recital by Matthews in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater. A reception will follow the concert.

Featured repertoire for the recital will include Mozart "Sonata in B flat major," Brahms "Fantasies, Op. 116," Faure "Nocturne in D flat major," Debussy "Suite Bergamasque" and Chopin''''s beloved "Barcarolle."

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students.

Matthews has been the recipient of two Fulbright awards for study in Munich, Germany. In addition to his faculty position, Matthews has taught for many years on the summer faculty of the Tibor Varga Festival in Sion, Switzerland. He presents master classes around the country, recently at the Boston Conservatory, the Levine School in Washington, D.C. and the Settlement Music School of Philadelphia.

He performs frequently in recitals in the U.S. and Europe, commanding a wide repertoire including the premieres of several works by contemporary American composers.

The piano festival continues Saturday, Oct. 17 with master classes for piano students at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with Matthews. Tarleton Assistant Professor of Piano Dr. Leslie Spotz will hold a master class for students at 2 p.m.

Spotz enjoys a national and international solo career that has included performances at the Tchaikovsky Hall of Moscow University, the South Bank Center of London, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the inaugural opening of Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, as well as several tours in Germany.

The 2009 Tarleton Piano Festival was made possible by a generous grant from Saint-Gobain Abrasives Corporation Foundation and through support from ULTRA Club.

For more information, contact Spotz at (254) 968-9241 or via e-mail at spotz@tarleton.edu. For ticket information, call the Fine Arts Center Box Office at (254) 968-9634.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2826 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#48 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

By Caleb Hooper

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The songs pumping out of honkytonks and old pick-up trucks may have much more to do with Texan and American popular culture than ever imagined.

Craig D. Hillis, Presidential Honors Scholar in Texas Music and Culture, will discuss the cultural power of songs written by such Texas songwriters as Cindy Walker, Guy Clark, Steve Fromholz, Townes van Zandt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn and James McMurtry.

The event, sponsored by the Tarleton State University Presidential Honors Program, will be in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Workshop Theater, Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the Fine Arts foyer.

Hillis, along with his Presidential honors, is a highly respected, veteran guitarist in the Texas music scene. An original member of the Lost Gonzo Band with Gary P. Nunn, Hillis also recorded and/or toured with many Texas legends including Jerry Jeff Walker, Rusty Wier, Michael Martin Murphy, B.W. Stevenson and others.

The guitarist also has an extensive, 30-year career in record production and studio engineering. He also has a special expertise in artist management and intellectual property issues.

Hillis’ business did not stop there as he also owned and operated two of Austin’s most successful nightclubs, the Saxon Pub and Steamboat on 6th Street in Austin. The venues became national showcases for artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Christopher Cross and Bob Schneider.

Hillis holds a master’s degree from the University of Texas, is the author of “Texas Trilogy: Life in a Small Town,” and is a contributing writer for many academic journals, popular magazines and regional newspapers. He also is an organizer of Voices of a Great Nation, a nationwide project designed to incorporate the power of music and popular culture to mobilize our country's compassionate spirit, intellectual resources and entrepreneurial skills to seek out, secure and distribute funds, goods and services to homecoming veterans.

For more information, contact the Honors Office at (254) 965-6178 or cryer@tarleton.edu.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2823 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#49 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 8, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The public is invited to Lake Mineral Wells State Park for a chance to view the beautiful Texas sky up close as Tarleton State University presents its 13th annual North Texas Skywatch Star Party on Oct. 17.

“The party is open to the public, and it’s a very family-oriented event,” said Dr. Michael Hibbs, associate professor of engineering and physics. “Generally two different types of groups attend – amateur astronomers who bring and set up telescopes and families with kids who want to have fun and learn a little bit.”

Attendees are welcome to bring their own telescopes, but there will be several on-hand at the site.

The party is free to attend with the price of the park admission fee. The event begins at 7 p.m., and guests may choose to camp at the park.

For directions or more information on the event and camping reservations, contact the state park at (940) 328-1171.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2819 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#50 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 5, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—It was another great weekend for the Tarleton rodeo teams. Twenty-seven students competed in the short round Saturday night during the Frank Phillips College Rodeo in Perryton. Tarleton won five of the nine events including saddle bronc, bull riding, tiedown roping, team roping and barrel racing.

The men’s team came back to Stephenville with a big win. They collected 550 points, which was good enough for first overall and moved them into second place for the region. Western Texas College is still leading the team standings, but only by 10 points. The women held their ground and are still third overall for the region. There were several individuals who moved up to the top five in different events.

The team’s saddle bronc riders rode exceptionally well. Lucas Butler took the first round win and ended up fourth in the average. Isaac Diaz moved up to second in the standings after collecting 155 points. Diaz placed third in the long round and came back and won the short round and the average. Tate Owen, the current saddle bronc leader, continued to ride consistently and won second in both rounds and the average. Tol Cawley split third in the long round, but unfortunately was injured and did not compete in the short round.

Bull rider and Stephenville resident Harve Stewart took home another win in the average. Stewart has dominated bull riding this semester and is leading the event by 150 points. He split fourth in the long round but came back and won the short round and average.

Another Stephenville resident, Jay Hollabaugh, also had a great weekend. Hollabaugh was just out of placing in the long round, but with his 7.5-second run in the short round he was able to win that round and the average. He moved into second in the Southwest region standing. Ryan Thibodeaux and Lance Millican also picked up points. Thibodeaux is holding down the ninth spot in the standings after three rodeos.

Steer wrestlers Calvin Brevick and KC Curtis both placed and collected points. Brevick picked up the first round win and sixth in the average. Curtis placed sixth in the long round, third in the short round and third in the average.

Brothers Chase and Chad Williams dominated the team roping for the weekend. The boys made great runs to win the first round and placed second in the short round and first in the average. This win moved them into second in the headers and heelers standing. Tarleton students Miles Ashton and Tyler Christenson also roped well, and the team won third in the short round and third in the average.

The Oklahoma twins, Kylie and Cassie Ward, also had a good weekend. Cassie won the first round of the breakaway roping and split fifth in the average. Kylie made great runs in the barrel racing and picked up 160 points to move into the third spot in the standings. She placed third in the long round and won the short round and the average. Fran Surles also placed fourth in the short round and sixth in the average.

Other students making the short round included Keil Rowan, Lance Millican and Chase Graff for tiedown roping; Cassie Viestra for team roping; Kody Engle and Courtney Danyol for barrel racing; Lillian McMullan, Ginger Hathcock and Kayla Emmons for breakaway roping; and Kayla Emmons and Courtney Danyol for goat tying.

The team will travel to the Vernon College rodeo Oct. 8-10. The Office of Rodeo Activities also invites the community to come out and watch the Halloween rodeo, Oct. 29 at Tarleton’s equine center located off College Farm Road in Stephenville. For more information on the team or rodeo events this month, visit the Tarleton Rodeo homepage at www.tarleton.edu/~rodeo.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents met Sept. 24 and 25 and passed a resolution honoring Tarleton State University’s Sports Information staff.

Joey Roberts, sports info director, and Dameon Myres, assistant director, were honored for their work during the 2008-09 academic year.

The staff received many honors during the year from the College Sports Information Directors of America including the Best in the Nation award for the men’s basketball media guide and the Best Cover in the Nation award for the women’s basketball media guide. They also received a No. 2 national ranking for the women’s basketball media guide and a No. 3 national ranking for the football media guide.

“Our job is to publicize the student-athletes, the Tarleton athletics department and Tarleton State University,” Roberts said. “We take great pride in each and every piece of information we distribute, whether it be press releases, advertisements, brochures, posters, media guides and everything in between. We are excited about these honors and hope people can see the many hours of work that go into everything we do. However, we aren’t used to the spotlight. Really, these awards are for our department, the student-athletes and our university.”

Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio presented Roberts and Myres with a framed copy of the resolution during the Texan Club social before Saturday’s football game.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—In the last academic year, seven college student deaths have been linked to hazing-related activities.

While that number doesn’t seem large, even one death due to hazing is too much. In the last two weeks, students across the country have been given a lesson is what hazing is and how to prevent it.

On Wednesday, Tarleton State University students involved in organizations such as Greek fraternities and sororities, student organizations and spirit groups learned how to recognize and remove hazing from their campus.

Delta Zeta sorority and Student Leadership Programs, along with Alpha Gamma Delta and Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored a program that brought speaker Mindy Sopher, a public speaking instructor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University.

Sopher has been involved in the Greek life for many years and was named Greek Advisor of the Year by Sigma Nu International Fraternity.

Sopher went through several audience-involved activities to get students to realize the affects of hazing. Hazing is any action that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule or risks emotional and/or physical harm.

The most common form of hazing in the headlines in recent years is alcohol-related incidents. This month marks the fifth anniversary of the death of University of Colorado freshman Lynn Gordon Bailey Jr., also known as Gordie. He overdosed on alcohol as part of a hazing ritual with a fraternity. His family has established a Web site, www.gordie.org, and a foundation to help make students aware of the dangers involving alcohol poisoning.

Defenders of hazing claim it allows members to bond and create loyalty to the organization.

“I challenge you to see if there are more positive ways to accomplish goals such as unity and pride,” she said. “Imagine if you are the one responsible for the death of another student. Imagine if you have to answer the call from that student’s mother.”

Texas is one of 44 states that have laws against hazing. Penalties in Texas include fines up to $10,000 and up to two years in jail, if convicted.

Tarleton Director of Student Leadership Programs Johnny Robinson said he felt the workshop helped open a dialog on a difficult subject.

“I really feel that Mindy’s workshop has allowed us to take a step back and evaluate what we are doing in our membership education programs and see if there are better ways to promote brotherhood/sisterhood in our organizations,” he said. “We feel that we must continue to educate our student groups about hazing on college campuses so they have the resources to make decisions that will allow all their members to have a great fraternal experience.”

For more information about hazing, visit www.hazingprevention.org

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2813 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#53 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 1, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Undecided majors will have a great opportunity to visit with departments and ask questions concerning choosing a field of study during the first Exploring Majors Expo, Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Career Services, Academic Affairs and General Studies will sponsor the event designed to address issues such as types of jobs related to a major, career demand, course expectations and more.

“This expo is a great venue for students to explore majors that will lead them to a degree and to opportunities for a successful career,” said Dr. Dennis Jones, dean of General Studies.

For more information, contact Career Services at (254) 968-9078 or General Studies at (254) 968-9480.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2811 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#54 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 1, 2009

By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Career Services will host a job fair Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thompson Student Center ballrooms.

“Students need to attend the job fair to learn about full-time jobs and internship opportunities as well as to network with the many company representatives, many of whom are alumni,” said Darla Doty, director of Career Services.

Tarleton students, alumni and the community are encouraged to attend the job fair. The event will host representatives from a variety of companies discussing job opportunities and give attendees a chance to apply for jobs or network.

“Research shows that the number one way students find jobs is through networking,” said Angie Nimmo, Career Services program specialist. “Sixty-one percent of Tarleton graduates obtain a career-related job within three months of graduation, compared to the national average of 52 percent.”

Career Services tips for the job fair include dressing appropriately, bringing extra copies of résumés, collecting business cards, asking about internships and listening effectively.

For more information about the job fair and to view a list of companies, visit www.tarleton.edu/~careers/.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2812 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#55 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 1, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Study Abroad program will showcase its pool of possibilities in its first Study Abroad Fair. The event will be on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (come and go) in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center, Ballrooms A and B.

The fair will consist mainly of booths displaying information on Study Abroad programs and courses to be offered in summer 2010. These booths will include Semester at Sea, International Education Programs, Signature World Services, International Student Organization, Tarleton Financial Aid, Midwestern State University British Studies and others.

The contest entries for the Study Abroad Photography Expo, exhibiting past students’ experiences abroad, also will be on display. First, second and third place winners of the expo will be announced and prizes awarded.

“This is our first Study Abroad Fair, and we are excited to offer students this chance to learn about Study Abroad opportunities,” said Dr. Marilyn Robitaille, director of Tarleton’s International Academic Programs.

Robitaille also said she wants students to know about the non-competitive International Student Fee Scholarship available to help Tarleton students pay for their study abroad program fees.

For more information, contact the Study Abroad office in Tarleton Center Room 121, or via e-mail at studyabroad@tarleton.edu or visit www.tarleton.edu/~studyabroad.

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By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently hosted the Texas Association of Agriculture Professionals (TAAP) awards banquet. Dr. Don Cawthon, dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, received the government and extension service award for his work as the director of The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center located just outside of Stephenville.

Cawthon has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, a master’s in horticultural food science and a doctorate in food science from the University of Arkansas. He held various horticultural teaching, research, industry and administrative positions before becoming dean.

Dr. David Drueckhammer, head of the agricultural services and development department, is the 2009 TAAP president and was also recognized for his service. TAAP is a professional organization for people who are interested in the development of agricultural interests and informing the public in matters concerning the development of Texas agriculture.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2814 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#57 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 1, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Understanding student behavior and being an effective, successful teacher was the focus of the first workshop in the Jim Boyd Effective Schools Project (ESP) development series at Tarleton State University on Sept. 15.

Spencer Henry, a nationally-recognized authority on school improvement and school climate, addressed an audience of more than 350, including 280 public school teachers and principals, 75 Tarleton student teachers and 15 Tarleton faculty members. There were 62 schools represented from 27 school districts.

The leadership development conferences feature speakers most school districts would not be able to afford on their own. Featured speakers focus on the latest education techniques, practices or strategies designed to increase classroom learning and improve educators within their classrooms.

Henry was the first of four speakers who will visit Tarleton’s campus this year. Henry is a former teacher, coach and school administrator with more than 40 years experience in education. This was his third consecutive year to address ESP participants. He also has worked individually with Stephenville, Granbury, Glen Rose, Alvarado and Brady school districts.

His presentation focused on the principles for managing today’s classroom, creating a safe, secure learning environment built on mutual respect, cooperation and trust, motivating students, avoiding power struggles with teachers and intervention strategies for inappropriate behavior.

Teacher responses from Henry’s presentation were very positive, according to Dr. Bill Larmer, professor in Tarleton’s College of Education and director of ESP.

“Great speaker. I learned a lot and came away excited and motivated to implement the strategies I learned,” wrote one teacher, who attended the conference.

Another wrote, “Every teacher should be required to take this seminar. Great material.”

Upcoming speakers for ESP include:

• Robyn Jackson — Oct. 8 —“Never Work Harder Than Your Students”

• Gretchen Goodman — Feb. 3, 2010 — “RTI: A Major Overhaul in Referring & Qualifying Students for Special Education, Grades Pre-K-5 and 6-12”

• Alan Blankstein — March 10, 2010 — “Failure is Not an Option”

ESP is a collaborative professional development program involving Tarleton and public schools within its service area. Since it began more than 20 years ago, ESP has become one of the nation’s longest-running school-improvement programs. It is also one of the most unique education partnerships in Texas, possibly the United States. 



According to Larmer, the membership of ESP consists of principals and faculty representing school districts from the Tarleton service area. Each school pays a membership fee, and the funds are combined to provide workshops by highly qualified, nationally recognized educators.

For more information on ESP, visit www.tarleton.edu/esp/.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2816 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#58 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oct. 1, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Department of Music will host a visiting musicians clinic featuring Brian Allen, a trombonist, composer and recording artist. The clinic is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.

The clinic is titled “Listen to Yourself: Deepening Artistry and Technique Through Ear Training and Improvisation.”

Allen performs in a variety of creative musical communities with other artists including Anthony Braxton, Dave Ballou, Satoko Fujii, Jacob Koller and others. Allen also leads Brian’s Mexican Quartet and is a member and composer of the Austin-based Creative Opportunity Orchestra. He received a music composition residency from the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris and from Houston’s Diverse Works.

Allen’s notable performances across North America include Carnegie Hall, Bang on a Can Festival, College of Santa Fe Electroacoustic Festival and CBGB’s. In 2008, Allen completed an international solo trombone recital and master class tour of more than 20 universities, including Harvard University, Boston University, Arizona State University, Florida State University and UNAM in Mexico City.

He studied trombone with Don Lucas and composition with Mary Jeanne van Appledorn at Texas Tech University and received a masters in composition with additional studies at Banff and the University of North Texas.

As a recording artist, Allen’s discography includes “Synapse,” “six years L8R,” “Trombone and Contrabass,” “Brainkiller” and “Sketchy and Solo Trombone.” He also is an artist/clinician for the Edwards Instrument Company.

“I’ve known Brian for years and years and played with him in some jam sessions,” said Dr. Cara Pollard, assistant professor of music at Tarleton. “He’s a really great free-jazz trombone player, and we’re so excited to have him here.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2808 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#59 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Department of Marketing & Public Relations
Alison Rex, Communications Specialist
254-519-5102
rex@tarleton.edu



September 29, 2009



Effective Monday, October 5th Texas A&M University-Central Texas Division of Business will have the following new administrative office hours:



Monday – Thursday • 7:45am to 5:45pm

Friday • 8:00am to 12:00pm



Texas A&M University-Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.



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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s rodeo team attended their second rodeo of the season this past weekend, traveling to Sul Ross State University in Alpine.

The long trip was well worth the travel for both the men’s and women’s teams. There were a record 27 total short round qualifiers for Tarleton. Texas Tech University won the event with 375 total points. Weatherford College came in second with 335 points and third went to Tarleton with 320 points. The women also took third with 270 points, with Western Texas College winning the team championship with 435 total points.

The men are placing fourth in the team standings, while the women are third. Tarleton won four of the seven events and collected points in every men’s and women’s event. Kayelen Helton and Ryan Thibodeaux both ended up reserve in the all-around for the weekend.

In the rough stock events this weekend, the team brought back three saddle bronc riders — Tate Owen, Tol Cawley and Brazos Peacock. Owen won the first round with 80 points and won third place in the average. He collected 100 points and moved into first in the region with 240 total points. Cawley placed fourth in the first round and fifth in the average, giving him 50 points and moving him into the top eight in the region. Peacock picked up 30 points and sits at ninth place overall.

Bull rider Harve Stewart had another winning weekend. Stewart and fellow team member Justin Oliver split fourth in the first round with 84-point rides. Stewart went on to win the short round with another 84 points and won the average with a total of 168. He moved to first in the year-end standings. Oliver won sixth in the average and is in the top 10 overall.

Tiedown ropers Chase Williams, Jay Hollabaugh and Ryan Thibodeaux competed in the short round. Williams split second in the first round with a quick time of 8.5 seconds. Hollabaugh received 55 points for the weekend by placing fifth in the first round, sixth in the short round and by splitting fourth in the average. Thibodeaux’s 10.4-second run in the short round gave him a third-place finish and sixth in the average.

Tarleton dominated the team roping for the weekend. Header Nick Rawlings won the average, along with third in the first round and second in the short round. He collected 150 points and moved into first place in total points.

Clay Norell split the first round and placed fifth in the short round and sixth in the average. Kayelen Helton and Ryan Thibodeuax consistently roped their way to third in the short round and third in the average. They picked up 80 points each and moved into the top 10 in the region.

Helton also was the breakaway roping champion. She placed second in the first round and won the short round and the average. This big win moved her to first in the standing. Kody Engle also picked up 40 points in the breakaway. Engle had a good weekend making the short round in all three of her events and collecting 100 points.

All-around cowgirl Cassie Ward unfortunately knocked a barrel in the first round but made up for it in the goat tying. The Oklahoma cowgirl won second in the first round and then came back to win the short round and average. Ward is currently winning second in the goat tying standings and third in the barrels. Another all-around cowgirl, Ginger Hathcock, picked up points in the barrels. She is currently in the top eight of the barrels and breakaway roping. Cheyenne Motley and Kayla Emmons also received points.

The team will travel Perryton Oct. 1-3 for the Frank Phillips College Rodeo. For all points and results, visit www.tarleton.edu~rodeo or www.collegerodeo.com.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2806 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#61 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 24, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— Last summer, Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio and wife, Lisette Dottavio, packed up their belongings and made the long trek from Ohio to Texas so that Dominic could assume his role as the 15th president of Tarleton State University.

Over the past year, the Dottavios became acclimated to the Texas weather and culture and have truly become Tarleton Texans.

To celebrate Dr. Dottavio’s presidency, the university will host an inauguration and investiture ceremony Friday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. in Tarleton’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium. All faculty, students and staff, as well as community members and special guests are invited to attend the ceremony and the subsequent reception.

At Tarleton, Dottavio oversees more than 1,000 employees, manages an average annual budget of $110 million, and provides 9,000 students strategic direction for the sites in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Granbury and Thurber.

He has led the university in streamlining and implementing its strategic goals which center around the theme of the 4E’s- excel, expand, encourage and extend. He has worked to ensure the university community is committed to helping Tarleton excel in leadership, teaching and learning, expand its horizons, encourage leadership, service and student success and extend its outreach. He has also overseen the groundbreaking of Tarleton’s state of the art dairy research facility as well as the new nursing building.

Dottavio came to Tarleton from the presidency of Heidelberg University where he served since 2003. During his tenure at Heidelberg, he increased student enrollment, led successful fund-raising campaigns, expanded the curriculum and initiated student engagement strategies and programs.

Prior to his tenure at Heidelberg, he served as the chief executive officer of The Ohio State University at Marion. Before entering the academic arena, he served as chief scientist for the National Park Service in Atlanta, Ga. and the Director of Natural Areas in Washington, D.C.

Dottavio earned a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management from The Ohio State University, a master’s degree from Yale University and a doctorate from Purdue University.

Lisette is a CPA, senior tax accountant and holds an earned doctorate in remote sensing from Purdue. The Dottavios have two grown children, Aaron and Adrea, who live in Montgomery, Texas.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2804 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#62 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 24, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently named Dr. Denise Martinez as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Coordinator. The QEP is an accreditation requirement by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) – Commission on Colleges. Tarleton’s reaffirmation with SACS is occurring during the 2009-10 timeframe.

“In general, the responsibility of the QEP Coordinator is to provide oversight and guidance to the implementation, assessment and evaluation of the QEP,” Martinez said.

Tarleton’s QEP, “Keeping it Real,” will address three overall student learning outcomes by engaging students in applied learning experiences. Students will be able to articulate how their programs of study intersect with other fields, how their applied learning experiences connect all components of their curriculum to experiences beyond the classroom and how their curriculum and applied learning experiences combine to shape their political, social, cultural and economic world view.

“Our QEP report is currently under review by an external consultant,” Martinez said. “We should be getting feedback from him within two weeks, at which point we will make a major push in marketing and publicizing the QEP details. The QEP team has done a great job. We are excited about moving this forward.”

Martinez will serve in a joint appointment with 75 percent of her time spent teaching in the engineering and physics department and 25 percent as QEP Coordinator. She has served as Chair of the QEP Committee for the past two years, providing the leadership for the development of the plan.

“The coordinator position indicates Tarleton’s commitment to the QEP process and will assist in providing sufficient oversight leading to the successful implementation of the QEP,” said Dr. Brad Chilton, Vice President for Enrollment and Information Management, and SACS Liaison. “We are pleased to have someone with Dr. Martinez’s experience to coordinate the QEP effort.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2805 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#63 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 24, 2009


STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently named Cathy Wilterding as its 2009 Employee of the Year. Wilterding is a coordinator for outreach and instruction services for the university’s Dick Smith Library.

“When they announced my name I was thrilled, excited, nervous and afraid that I would cry – which, of course, I did because I felt pretty overwhelmed and grateful,” Wilterding said. “Also, I was extremely glad that my husband, Dan, had invited my family and our close neighbors to be at the banquet. I hadn’t told them about the banquet, but Dan did and got tickets for them. They kept it a secret and surprised me by being there. It made me very happy that they got to share in the experience with me.”

Wilterding’s family has had a strong presence at the university for a number of years. Her great grandfather attended Tarleton in the early 1900s followed by her grandmother, great aunt, mother, father, sisters and husband, as well as Cathy herself.

Wilterding received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tarleton and was hired as an instructor in the English department in 1991. After completing her master of library science degree, she was hired as an academic librarian for the university library.

In her work with the library, Wilterding instructs students on research techniques and library operations. Dr. Marilyn Duran, assistant professor of nursing, noticed Wilterding going the extra mile for the students.

“Cathy has been very helpful in encouraging my students to believe that they can succeed in research,” Duran wrote when nominating Wilterding for the award. “Each semester Cathy teaches my students how to get the research information they need. She teaches in a simplified way that makes it fun and interesting. Cathy provides her card with her contact number so the student has that extra personal connection with a library person who understands their needs and concerns.”

Wilterding was Tarleton’s July 2009 Employee of the Month. She was honored at the university’s annual Employee of the Year banquet along with other recipients of the monthly award. These included Judy Arndt, Michael Ables, James Wiley, Jean Carr, Alan Magnani, Joanna Ince, Venetta Skinner, Darlene Barton, Tony Richmond, Marenda Horton and Cheryl Rhoades.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is seeking vendors for its 16th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Showcase held in December. This event invites people of all ages and interests to save time and money by shopping for unique gifts at local vendor tables.

Cost for vendors is $40 per space, with a limit of two spaces per exhibitor. Vendors may choose to provide their own door prizes.

Registration deadline is Nov. 6. Space is limited and paid reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

The showcase will be held Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Tarleton’s Barry B. Thompson Student Center ballrooms. For more information, contact Susan Gordon at (254) 968-1879 or via e-mail at sgordon@tarleton.edu or visit http://www.tarleton.edu/documents/2009HolidayShowcaseInvitation-RegForm.pdf.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2802 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#65 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 22, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is pleased to announce the inauguration of its 15th president, Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio. Community members are welcome and encouraged to celebrate with the university as it embarks upon an exciting period in its history.

Dottavio became president of Tarleton on Aug. 1, 2008. As president, he oversees more than 1,000 employees, manages an average annual budget of $110 million and provides 9,000 students strategic direction for the sites in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Granbury and Thurber.

The university will host an inauguration ceremony Friday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m in Tarleton’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium. All Tarleton faculty, students and staff, as well as all community members and special guests, are invited to attend the ceremony and the following reception.

Tarleton has several other events slated throughout the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Sept. 25 and 26, the university will host its annual Family Weekend. The event, designed to link families at home with the university family, will connect student organizations, local community members, academic departments and administrative departments to showcase what the campus and community offers to the students.

Dr. Calvin Smith will discuss the Waco Mammoth Site in the first Speaker Symposium presentation of the year, Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Smith served as the Director of Strecker Museum and has been involved in various projects related to the mammoth site for more than 20 years. His presentation will tell the story of the mammoths, the discovery of the site and preservation efforts and recent legislative actions to designate the site as a part of the National Park System. The event will be held at the Fine Arts Theater. There is no admission fee, and the community is welcome to attend.

Other events leading up to the ceremony include the Inauguration Concert, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m in the auditorium. The concert will feature a variety of music from Tarleton’s music department ensembles. In addition, Tarleton will present a special Inauguration Exhibit on the history of Tarleton in the Fine Arts Center gallery. The exhibit will open on Sept. 24 and run through Oct. 3. The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about any of the events listed here, please visit http://www.tarleton.edu/inauguration/index.html.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2801 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#66 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 21, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s rodeo team started their rodeo season this past weekend traveling to Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M.

The men’s team came in third place for the weekend with a score of 300. Western Texas College took the championship with a total of 595 points, and Eastern New Mexico placed second with 360 points. The women took second with 225, and Texas Tech University won the title with 270 points.
Head Coach Mark Eakin and his assistants are expecting this to be a winning year for both the men’s and women’s teams.

“We have some of the best men and women in the country competing for Tarleton this year,” Eakin said. “We are expecting not only Southwest Region team championships but national and individual championship titles.”
Nineteen students qualified for the short round in New Mexico. Everyone entered in the nine events participates in the long round, and the top 10 fastest times or highest scores qualify the individual for the short round. The two scores are combined, and the average is decided.

In the men’s tiedown roping, Calvin Brevik split the first round with a 9.9 second run and picked up 55 points, but a broken barrier in the short round took him out of the average. Cole Fincher picked up points in both rounds and the average. He placed sixth in the long round, fifth in the short round and fifth in the average. Justin Brashear, a CNFR qualifier, also made the short round but was just out of placing. Brevik made the short round in the steer wrestling and placed fifth in the short round.

Tarleton qualified three saddle bronc riders to the short round. A returning student started his year off well by collecting 140 points. Isaac Diaz’s 72-point rides placed second in the long round and third in the short round, as well as third in the average. Transfer student Tate Owens also picked up 140 points for his third place finish in the long round, and second place in the short round and average. Lucas Butler placed fifth in the short round and fifth average.

Professional bull rider and Stephenville resident, Harve Stewart, won the first round of the bull riding with a score of 81 points. He also won second in the average.

Tarleton women dominated the barrel racing event by qualifying seven of the 10 girls. Florida freshman Michelle Allison took the first round win with her run of 17.23 seconds. Her second-place finish in the short round gave her the average win, and she collected 170 points. Vernon College transfer student and College National Finals Qualifier Cassie Ward matched Allison’s 170 points. Ward placed second in the first round, won the short round and took second in the average. Kylie Ward, also a Vernon College transfer and CNFR qualifier, placed third in the first round. Tarleton senior Lillian McMullan placed fourth in the short round and fourth in the average. Ginger Hathcock collected points by placing sixth in the short round and fifth in the average and returning Tarleton student Fran Surles won fifth in the short round and sixth in the average. Phylicia Stewart also made the short round but was just out of placing.

The Tarleton women qualified two in both the breakaway roping and the goat tying. Hathcock won the long round of the breakaway with a quick time of 2.5 seconds. She placed sixth in the short round and fifth in the average. Tawny Talkington placed fifth in both rounds and sixth in the average. In the goat tying, Weatherford College transfers Kody Engle and Kayla Emmons made the short round. Engle placed fifth in the short round and sixth in the average.

The team will travel to Sul Ross State University in Alpine on Sept. 24-26 for the second of five rodeos for the fall semester.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2799 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#67 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 17, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently renewed its long-standing commitment to fostering a spirit of diversity and inclusion through the restructuring of key areas across campus. Effective Sept. 1, the university announced its intention to create a Center for Global and Multicultural Initiatives (CGMI).

The CGMI will consist of the current Office of International Programs (formerly International Academic Programs) and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (formerly the Center for Diversity Initiatives) and will be headed by an assistant vice president who will report to the provost.

A nation-wide search will soon be launched for a suitable candidate for this position. Dr. Gary Peer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, will oversee the center’s efforts until an assistant vice president is named.

The university revisited its commitment to cultural awareness and understanding following recommendations made by internal task forces. The Task Force on Diversity in the Curriculum, headed by Dr. Pat Zelman and the Task Force for Expanding our Horizons, chaired by Dr. Javier Garza outlined several steps Tarleton could make to further its diversity efforts.

Most notably, the programs and offices will now fall under the Division of Academic Affairs rather than the Division of Student Life.

“I have great respect for the university’s past efforts in diversity,” Peer said. “Student Life worked hard to ensure there were plenty of programs for minority students. It would be a mistake to think that past efforts were a failure. It’s just time to rethink the process.”

The placement of the CGMI into the academic arena will allow the university to more intentionally emphasize global and multicultural issues in the curriculum.

“This fall we’re beginning a process to identify courses we already offer that we believe contribute to a greater understanding of diversity issues and are courses we want to encourage students to take,” Peer said. “We also want to begin this fall an examination of several recommendations in the ‘Diversity in the Curriculum’ report for helping faculty think about their teaching techniques. How can they teach students in a way that contributes to a broader understanding of diversity? Take biology, for example. We teach the subject, but perhaps we can take some time during the course to examine the cultural diversity of the scholars who contributed to our current knowledge in the biological sciences; we perhaps too seldom do that sort of thing, leaving students unintentionally with a lack of appreciation for the diverse people who really contributed to that discipline.”

Additional changes will include the move of the International Programs into the Thompson Student Center as a physical reflection of its new closer association with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

“The mission is to bring an integrated focus on global and multicultural issues to the forefront of the way we approach diversity,” Peer said.

Peer hopes the reorganization will more effectively address what he calls one of our state’s, nation’s and world’s most prevailing challenges.

“If there were easy answers, diversity wouldn’t be such an important topic,” Peer said. “It’s a very complex issue, dividing families, workplaces and communities. Our entire culture has work to do until we can learn to value diversity, not fear it, and hopefully learn how to disagree without insulting one another.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2800 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#68 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 17, 2009

Web Services updates Tarleton site; announces photo contest

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Visitors to Tarleton State University’s Web site have probably noted many key changes in the past few months.

One new area of the site is the “Bleed Purple” section, which contains links to Tarleton’s Facebook, YouTube, photo archives, wallpapers, audio downloads and more. This section can be found at www.tarleton.edu/bleedpurple.

“To help with putting more cool things in this section, Web Services is hosting a photo and wallpaper contest this semester open to all Tarleton students, faculty and staff,” said Daphne Hunt, university web administrator.

Prizes will be awarded to three top winners, including an Apple iPod to the winner of the Best Overall category. The photos and wallpapers will be featured in various areas of the Tarleton site, including the Bleed Purple section.

“We had great results from the photo contest we held in 2007, so we’ve decided to hold another that also includes a computer wallpaper category,” Hunt said. “I can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity.”

Many additional changes have taken place on the Tarleton site since Web Services implemented the new university homepage in March 2009. Various departments have changed over to the new look, including the academic colleges, the Enrollment Management group and Residential Living and Learning. Eventually, all departments will be converted to the new look in order to provide consistency within the Web site.

The focus with the new Tarleton Web site is prospective students.

“Usually the first thing that a prospective student and parent see about a university is the Web site, so it is extremely important to make a good impression on them with Tarleton.edu,” Hunt said.

According to the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research, Tarleton welcomed the fourth largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.

“It is my hope that the new Web site at least partially contributed to these record numbers of enrollment,” Hunt said.

Laurie Gaiser, Director of School Relations, is excited about the new Web site as well. She says that many of the students and parents claim to have found and signed up for Texan Tours after looking at the site.

“Now that the focus of the Web site truly is prospective students, I really think it is making a difference,” Gaiser said. “Future students and parents are easily able to find the information that they are seeking.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2797 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#69 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 17, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Student Wildlife Society will hold its second meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The meeting will feature a presentation by Nature Conservancy of Texas scientist and naturalist, John Karges.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently named Karges as the recipient of the 2009 Recovery Champion Award for the agency’s Region 2, which encompasses Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona.

Karges received the award for his tireless efforts in Texas conservation. He will speak to students about conservation challenges.

“The meeting is aimed toward students, and open to anyone who has an interest in conservation,” said Dr. James Mueller, the group’s faculty adviser.

The Student Wildlife Society is the Tarleton student chapter of The Wildlife Society (TWS). TWS is an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization comprised of nearly 9,600 members from 60 countries. TWS represents professionals and students dedicated to the sustainable management of wildlife resources and their habitats.

The meeting will be held in Tarleton’s Autry Agriculture Building, room 113. For more information about the group, visit www.tarleton.edu/~wildlifeclub or call Mueller at (254) 968-9216.
]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2798 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#70 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 17, 2009

THURBER, TEXAS—Guest speakers Becky Lenoir and Shanah Coe will get on their soapbox to discuss, well, soap.

The two women of An Ancient Art Handcrafted Soap Company will give a free presentation, “The Art of Soap: A History of Being Clean” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the W.K. Gordon Center in Thurber.

The program will focus on the history of soap making, the modern process that Coe and Lenoir use in their shop in Strawn as well as include free samples.

Lenior and Coe, both descendants of Thurber coal miners, started their soap company 10 years ago, with a firm belief that natural ingredients, such as olive oil, make better products. No plastics, preservatives or petroleum are used in their soap making and they use local resources such as Famous Crazy Mineral Water from Mineral Wells.

Their products are available throughout the region including Stephenville. They market to family-owned pharmacies and businesses, but also are pursued by many resorts for privately labeled luxury soaps.

The Gordon Center, a museum and research facility of Tarleton State University, is located at exit 367 on Interstate 20 midway between Fort Worth and Abilene. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (254) 968-1886.




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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2796 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#71 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 10, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—One of Stephenville’s sons is returning to home as the featured speaker at the popular “Dinner in the Stacks” series at Tarleton State University’s Dick Smith Library.

Hosted by the Friends of the Dick Smith Library, the event will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the library.

Charles Lohrmann, editor of “Texas Highways,” will share travel stories and photographs that helped make “Texas Highways” an icon in travel publishing.

Lohrmann grew up in Stephenville and is the son of former Tarleton Library Director Henry T. Lohrmann and his wife, Lavinia, two-time mayor of Stephenville.

He travels the state to gather stories for the monthly publication, which boosts readership in every state and more than 80 countries. Through his travels over the length and breadth of Texas, Lohrmann has gathered fascinating insights on and images of the character of Texas, which he will share.

Lohrmann’s publishing experience includes “Texas Parks & Wildlife,” “Native Peoples” and “Southwest Art” magazines, as well as the in-flight magazine for Continental Airlines.

The reception will include a special event this year with the unveiling of the Friends Donor Wall. Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio and his wife, Lisette, will unveil the wall, which was created to recognize lifetime members of the Friends organization and the charter members of the new Business Friends category.

Spearheaded by Friends Board Member Mary Lilly, business memberships are available to area businesses with three levels of giving — Business Friend, Business Patron and the highest, Business Sponsor.

Businesses who join at the patron and sponsor level will be recognized on the Donor Wall and receive the benefits of membership including borrowing privileges at the library, use of library services, notification of special events and updates through the Friends’ newsletter.

“We are delighted to designate a special area to commemorate the Friends’ contributions,” said University Librarian Donna Savage. “As a non-profit affiliate of Tarleton, the Friends enrich the library’s ability to serve our university and the Stephenville community with programming and enhancements to the collection and facility.”

Dinner, which will begin at 7 p.m., consists of chicken sorrento, Caesar salad, pasta, green beans, rolls and Italian rum cake.

Tickets for the dinner and program are $17.50 for the public and $15 for members of the Friends. For reservations, call (254) 968-9274, (254) 968-9474 or (254) 968-9871. Those wanting to attend are encouraged to make their reservations by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.



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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2794 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#72 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 10, 2009

By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— Tarleton State University is set to host its 17th annual pig sale on Saturday, Sept. 19. The sale will take place at the university farm, located off Hwy. 8 in Stephenville.

A judging will take place at 10 a.m. to determine the sale order. The sale will begin at 1 p.m. and consist of 75 to 100 head of show quality pigs.

“We have always had good-quality animals from consignors in the region,” said Dr. Randy Harp, Tarleton associate professor of animal science. “This event has grown significantly over the years and we are looking forward to another successful show and sale.”

The following is a list of confirmed consignors: David Bragg, Reggie Davis, Randy Hawthorne, Tony Thompson, Frank Valdez, Tarleton, Harms & McCleery, Kevin Devrow, Ronald Holley, Dale Partin, Luke Parr, Kevin Thomas, Myron Halford, Greg Brown, Russ and Sally Williams, Terry Utley (U. S. Show Pigs), Fred Van Cleave, Glenn Kaiser and Robert and Tammra Cunningham.

For more information, the public is invited to contact Harp at (254) 485-4295.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2793 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#73 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 10, 2009

GRANBURY, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is offering the Cross Timbers area a monthly adventure.

Led by retired schoolteacher Kathi Sale, Tarleton’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center will guide art lovers or novices on an Artful Adventure through Texas. Designed as a day trip with lunch included, the adventures are the perfect opportunity for a quick getaway.

“I am very involved in the Langdon Center activities. As a teacher, I involved music and art in education,” Sale said. “We feel like this is a great opportunity for people who are interested in art, but might not drive to a museum by themselves.”

The first artful adventure will be on Sept. 23 when the group will travel to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. The featured exhibit is “Butchers, Dragons, Gods & Skeletons,” film installations by Philip Haas.

Commissioned by the Kimbell, Haas’ film installations interpret and elaborate upon selected works in the Museum’s permanent collection. Between seven and 20 minutes in length and running continuously, they are projected on screens of various unconventional formats and configurations.

Tentative dates for other art adventures are:

• Oct. 28 — Masterworks of American Photography exhibit at Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth

• Nov. 18 — Old Jail Art Center in Albany featuring an exhibit of Asian art and works from Klee, Picasso, Matisse, Grant Wood, Renoir and George Braque. Also a stop at Grace Museum in Abilene

• Dec. 5 — Home Tour and Christmas Arts and Crafts in Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas featuring a day of German and Norwegian homemade sweets and treats and entertainment by folk dancers.

• Jan. 20 — Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth featuring 100 of the most important European paintings and sculptures ever held in private collections in Texas. More than 40 collectors will be represented and artists featured include Guercino, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Monet and Renoir.

• Feb. 17 — Texas Woman’s University exhibit on “First Ladies Historic Costume” collection

Space is limited for the artful adventures. Cost per trip is $50, which includes lunch and transportation. For more information, contact the Langdon Center at langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net or (817) 279-1164.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2795 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#74 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 10, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— Theatre at Tarleton State University kicks off its 2009-10 season with a comedy drama for mature audiences.

“A Woman in Mind” by Alan Ayckbourn will run at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.

The play centers around Susan, who is married to a cleric named George. After getting knocked out by stepping on a garden rake, she experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her boring everyday life is replaced by a fantasy where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Eventually, the fantasy family becomes nightmarish and Susan begins to realize that she is going mad.

Also planned for the 2009-10 theater season are William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” Sandy Wilson’s “The Boy Friend” and George Bernard Shaw’s “Major Barbara.”

For ticket information, call the Box Office at (254) 968-9634.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2792 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#75 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 3, 2009

STEPHENVILLE—Tarleton officials are actively monitoring information related to all potential flu strains, including the H1N1 flu virus, commonly known as swine flu.

There are no confirmed cases of the virus on campus. No changes to university operations or activities are currently planned as a result of swine flu.

A campus-wide task force of university officials has response plans in place in the event of an outbreak on campus. The Crisis Management Committee has based its response on guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

“As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at Tarleton for as long as possible, but, we need your help to accomplish this,” said Rusty Jergins, associate vice president of Student Life and dean of students.

The university is aggressively communicating with students, faculty and staff about steps to diminish vulnerability to the flu. Tarleton personnel have placed hand sanitizers in high traffic areas around campus and environmental services have increased sanitation efforts.

Campus members are encouraged to practice good hygiene including covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze, washing hands often and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Students, faculty and staff who experience flu-like symptoms have been encouraged to seek medical attention from Tarleton’s Student Health Center or a health care provider.

Texas state health officials have stockpiled enough anti-viral medication to treat about 2.5 million flu sufferers, and the first shipments of vaccinations for both the H1N1 virus and seasonal flu will be available by mid-October. Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available.

“We are working closely to monitor flu conditions and making decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution,” Jergins said. “We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available to us.”

Updates will become available as issues with swine flu arise on campus at www.tarleton.edu/fluinfo. Preventative tips and measures also can be found on the Web site.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2791 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#76 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 3, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Student Wildlife Society recently received a $1,000 donation from the CHS Foundation to assist with the expenses of planning and hosting Tarleton Outdoors.

The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS, an energy, grains and foods company with a stewardship focus of building vibrant communities.

Tarleton Outdoors is a community-wide outdoor education day held each spring, where participants of all ages learn about wildlife, plants and the outdoors in general. Most booths are directed toward youth ages 17 and under.

For more information or to donate to this event, please contact club president Travis Sagebiel at (830) 992-5018 or advisor Jim Mueller at (254) 968-9216. More information about the Student Wildlife Society can be found at www.tarleton.edu/~wildlifeclub.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2789 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#77 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 3, 2009


STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Poetry, creative writing, short fiction, history, film, drama, music — Langdon Weekend has it all.

Tarleton State University will host the sixth annual Langdon Weekend, Sept. 9-12 both at its Stephenville campus and at the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Education Center, located just off the Granbury Square.

Langdon Weekend is held annually to celebrate the publication of the “Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas.” The publication showcases the works of Texas dramatists, nature writers, artists, photographers and literary offerings of poetry and prose. From the art of the 1940s Fort Worth School of artists to the Latino poetry of Carmen Tafolla, Langdon Review also celebrates the diversity of Texas. The sixth volume will be released Sept. 9.

A change this year will bring the entire first day’s activities to Tarleton’s main campus. On Wednesday, a creative writing workshop for approximately 80 students from nine area high schools kicks off Langdon Weekend. Texas author Mike Kearby will conduct the workshop, sponsored by the university’s English department.

A Langdon Review Launch Party will begin at 7 p.m. in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballroom B.

According to Dr. Marilyn Robitaille, Langdon Review co-editor with Dr. Moumin Quazi, Volume 6 will showcase a veritable “chapbook” of poems by each poet, a practice that defines the editors’ commitment to bring readers a unique perspective. Many well-known Texas writers have been published in the last four volumes including four Poets of Laureate of Texas.

Wednesday will conclude with a readers’ theatre by members of SceneShop, a Fort Worth organization that promotes the dramatic arts in North Central Texas. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in the Thompson Student Center Ballroom A.

On Thursday and Friday, the event moves to Tarleton’s Langdon Center in Granbury as writers, many from universities and community colleges across the state, read and collaborate with each other and the community.

On Friday afternoon, Dominique and Charles Inge invite attendees to their garden for literary reading and a picnic. Texas Poet Laureate Paul Ruffin will read selections of his poetry under the spreading live oaks of Brazos House Gardens.

Friday evening’s events begin with dinner at Café Nutt on the Granbury square with the music of Dallas musician Rahim Quazi. Friday will conclude with a film screening at the cinema in Granbury. This year’s film, “St. Nick,” was selected for special recognition at the AFI Film Festival in Dallas. Director David Lowery will be on hand after the screening for a question-and-answer session.

The festival will conclude Saturday morning with a brunch on the Langdon Center lawn and will feature renowned poet Naomi Shihab Nye with music by Jessica Quazi, a University of North Texas film student and musician.

All evening events are free and open to the public. One-day registration is $50 (including a copy of Langdon Review), and full weekend registration is $75 and includes Saturday brunch and a copy of the book. Picnic and movie screening tickets are sold separately. Additional brunch tickets are $12.

For a full schedule of events, visit www.tarleton.edu/~langdonreview or call (254) 968-9545.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2790 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#78 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sept. 3, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University, in conjunction with Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Temple College, recently received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

The grant will be used to fund the Central Texas 2-STEP project, part of a national initiative to encourage U.S. citizens to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields.

“The purpose of the program is to encourage students to get their degrees and go on to get a career in the STEM fields,” said Dr. John Idoux, the project's principal investigator. “The 2-STEP program is very competitive so we feel very fortunate to have been funded.”

The Central Texas project will concentrate on the recruitment of high school students participating in Temple College’s Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) as well as transitioning military service members.

TBI provides high school students a foundation for upper-level studies in the biosciences, medicine, engineering or mathematics fields. Students participate in advanced, dual-credit courses and are, upon completion, awarded high school diplomas as well as associate degrees.

“The program will hopefully keep them enthusiastic about STEM fields and about staying in school to earn their bachelor’s degrees,” Idoux said.

The program also will assist the high number of military service members in the Central Texas area.

“Most transitioning military have very high technical skills that they acquire in the service, but a small percentage have finished college,” Idoux said. “Hopefully the program will encourage them to start school, stay in school, earn their bachelor’s and so on.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2788 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#79 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 27, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University professors are already well known for their dedication to students, but some go far above the call of duty by making a difference in the lives of those beyond the scope of the university.

Judye Cadle, an assistant professor in the accounting, finance and economic department, is one such person. The Stephenville Lions Club recently named Cadle “Lion of the Year.” She joined the club in November 2007 and was elected treasurer in June 2008.

“I was invited to a Lions Club meeting where I discovered a group of good, caring individuals who have fun while serving the community, state and the world,” Cadle said. “Serving as treasurer, I very quickly learned about the club’s activities and was happy to be able to use my professional skills to further their goals.”

The club, a chapter of the International Lions Club, was founded in 1922 with 11 members. The group has since become well known for its commitment to the community.

“In 1925, Helen Keller challenged all Lions to become ‘Knights of the Blind’,” Cadle said. “Ever since that day, sight and hearing loss prevention and treatment have been major objectives of all Lions Clubs.”

One of the Stephenville chapter’s programs, Kidsight, involved the club purchasing PhotoScreener cameras that were used to detect vision problems in more than 1,000 Head Start, preschool and kindergarten children.

“The club provides free eye exams and glasses to local children whose families have financial needs and collects eye glasses that can be recycled and distributed to vision impaired persons locally and internationally,” Cadle said.

Cadle encourages everyone to donate their used eyeglasses by dropping them into the yellow, mailbox-shaped receptacles in front of H-E-B and Wal-Mart.

The group also sponsors Lions Day Camp at Tarleton for children with physical disabilities and insulin dependent diabetes and is a strong supporter of the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes and cancer.

For more information about the Stephenville Lions Club, visit www.stephenvillelions.com. More information about the International Lions Club can be found at www.lionsclub.org.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2787 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#80 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 26, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—High school creative writing students and their English teachers from nine area high schools will help Tarleton State University launch the sixth annual Langdon Review Weekend on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Participating high schools are Trinity, Stephenville, L.D. Bell, Hico, Strawn, Mineral Wells, Albany, Breckenridge and San Angelo Lakeview.

The Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students is part of the annual arts celebration that will usher in the sixth edition of Tarleton’s literary journal “The Langdon Review,” co-edited by English professors Drs. Moumin Quazi and Marilyn Robitaille.

The opening Wednesday events of Langdon Weekend are held in Stephenville, with the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Sept. 10-12) events being held at Tarleton’s Langdon Center in Granbury.

The workshops brings together students and teachers who will work with award-winning historical novelist Mike Kearby to write a collaborative novel, which will be published in the spring. Sponsored by the Department of English and Languages, the workshop gives talented student writers an opportunity to collaborate with a professional writer and create a publishable novel.

“The Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas” showcases the talent of Texas writers from across the state. The annual writers’ festival, Langdon Review Weekend, brings together writers, dramatists, artists and photographers from across the state for the three and a half-day celebration of the arts in Texas.

Registration details for day sessions, which will feature more than 50 well-known members of the Texas literati, can be found at www.tarleton.edu/~langdonreview. Friday afternoon’s “Picnic with the Poet Laureate” showcases a poetry reading by current Texas Poet Laureate Paul Ruffin. Friday night will feature a film screening of “St. Nick” with a question and answer session with Dallas filmmaker and director David Lowery following the screening. Evening events are open to the public. Renowned poet Naomi Shihab Nye will be Saturday’s brunch speaker.

University students interested in attending Langdon Review Weekend should contact Robitaille or Quazi at langdon@tarleton.edu. George F. Nixon grants are available to cover registration fees.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2786 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#81 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 26, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The works of artist Laura Butler are now on display in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Gallery.

The exhibit, “Shades of Gray: The Contemporary Cowboy,” features paintings of cowboys and horses.

A horsewoman herself and an artist since childhood, Butler was drawn to her subject by the cowboys who used to sit on her mama’s front porch and tell tales of their roundups in the mountains and ravines of Palo Pinto County.

Butler’s works have been featured in galleries in Dallas, Scottsdale and Santa Fe and have been purchased by movie celebrities, corporations and institutions like Methodist Hospital in Dallas.

“I started with acrylics, then switched to oils,” she said. “A couple of years ago, I tired of the color and started painting in black and white oils. I think black and white better captures the grit of the Old West.”

For Butler, Tarleton is a second home. Six years ago, she was appointed the artist in residence at the university. For a stipend, she produces original work for university purposes, arranges shows and counsels students on careers in art.

The show runs through Sept. 23. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public. A reception honoring Butler will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the gallery.

For more information on the gallery and its exhibits, call (254) 968-9236.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University Assistant Professor Dr. Leslie Spotz will perform a faculty/guest recital with cellist Dr. Kristin Isaacson on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.

The program will include "Tango" by Piazzolla, Prokofiev's “Cello and Piano Sonata” and the second Cello and Piano Sonata by Gabriel Fauré.

Spotz, who teaches piano, enjoys a national and international solo career that has included performances at the Tchaikovsky Hall of Moscow University, the South Bank Center of London, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the inaugural opening of Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, as well as several tours in Germany.

Isaacson is an assistant professor of cello and bass at Hardin-Simmons University in Belton. Her most recent performances were of the “Tango” this summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She holds a doctorate of musical arts degree from Louisiana State University and a bachelor of music from Indiana University. Isaacson has performed extensively in New England and Louisiana.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Distinguished organist Dr. Joyce Jones will perform a solo organ recital on Monday, Sept. 14.

The recital will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde H. Wells Auditorium. Jones will perform the Waggener Memorial Organ for this recital.

Jones is the Joyce Oliver Bowden Professor of Music, Professor of Organ and Organist in Residence at Baylor University. Her numerous engagements include venues such as the Riverside Church, the Mormon Tabernacle, Notre Dame Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral and the Meyerson Symphony Center. She has been widely acclaimed since making her debut with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as the only organist ever to win the prestigious G. B. Dealey award.

Appearing on the Community Concert circuit, she played many sold-out seasons as one of the few organists to take organ music to smaller towns across the country. Since that time, she has played in 47 states and 12 foreign countries.

She was the first woman to perform on the organ at the Crystal Cathedral, the first organist to play for the Grand Teton Music Festival and the only woman organist chosen to play with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra at the inauguration of the Ruffatti organ in Davies Symphony Hall.

She earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas and a Master of Sacred Music degree in composition from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which presented her with its Distinguished Service Award in 1989.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2780 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#84 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 20, 2009

KILLEEN, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently graduated its last class of students from its Central Texas campus. When the university reopens for the fall, it will be under the new title of Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio hosted a reception last week to honor the university’s transition and to recognize and thank employees for their years of service to Tarleton.

Several special guests were present at the celebration including District 54 State Representative Jimmie Don Aycock and General Robert M. Shoemaker.

“These individuals have both played a tremendous role in the success of the university,” Dottavio said. “Representative Aycock, along with Texas Senator Troy Fraser, was instrumental in passing legislation authorizing funds to be used for the construction of TAMU-CT. Gen. Shoemaker has been a noted community leader in Central Texas for many years and was instrumental in bringing an upper-level state school to the Killeen area.”

Also on-hand were interim president of TAMU-CT Texas Garry Ross as well former executive directors of Tarleton-Central Texas, Drs. Lamar Johanson and John Idoux.

Dottavio presented Ross with a bronze replica of the Tarleton gates that read, “Tarleton’s gates are always open.”

“I share Dr. Dottavio’s commitment to continued cooperation,” Ross told those in attendance. “There are many things we can do that will be of benefit to each other.”

Tarleton honored 20 employees who have been with Tarleton-Central Texas since its inception in 1999. Those honored for 10 years of service include Steve Blum, Doug Dyer, Stacy Ferrell, Randall Florey, Jody Fry, Jim Fullingim, Larry Garner, Melinda Guthrie, Jerry Jones, John LaLone, Larry Larson, Barbara Lyon, Pauline Moseley, Richard Newberry, Theresa Newberry, Margaret Peters, David Roberts, Son Thai, Steve Vitucci and Mary Yeaman. Five-year service awards were given to Albert Galbreth and Gabriele Fischbacher.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2783 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#85 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 20, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently named Dr. Robert Michael Haynes as its new Assistant Vice President for Student Life Studies.

Haynes will work with the Division of Student Life to conceive and implement planning and assessment strategies at the departmental and divisional level, including collaborating with each department on campus to identify their needs and how best to measure the desired outcomes from their programs and services.

“We are delighted to have someone of Dr. Haynes’ expertise to oversee our planning and assessment efforts,” said Dr. Wanda Mercer, vice president for student life. “He will be a wonderful asset to the Student Life division and to the University.”

Haynes received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and his master’s and doctorate from the University of North Texas (UNT). Before coming to Tarleton, he worked nine years at UNT Denton and three years at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

“My impression of Tarleton has been shaped over the past several years through first-hand experience,” Haynes said. “As part of my master’s degree requirements, I had the wonderful opportunity to intern in the Division of Student Life during the fall of 2003, and my wife and I have lived in the Stephenville area since 2005. I am extremely excited about joining the Tarleton community and the opportunity to serve in a capacity related to assessment, evaluation and research.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2781 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#86 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 20, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Many Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals are finding creative ways to diversify their operations as a supplement to traditional agriculture.

In an effort to address questions associated with farm and ranch diversification, Tarleton State University and Texas AgriLife Extension Service is holding a workshop in El Campo, Texas, on Sept. 10. The workshop will be held at the Wharton County Electric Co-op Edison Room with registration beginning at 8 a.m. The first session will begin at 8:25 a.m. and sessions will conclude by 4 p.m.

The workshop titled “Increasing Profits and Managing Risks in Rural Ag Businesses” will feature a series of discussion topics that include agricultural diversification, rural entrepreneurship, online promotion, value-added activities and addition of new products.

The workshop is geared toward agricultural producers considering diversifying or expanding their businesses, as well as other new/existing businesses. Much of the content and discussions will be applicable to all of those interests.

Examples of diversification include dairy farmers who develop and sell cheese products, ranchers who establish wild game hunting operations or grow and market grass-fed beef or small landowners who plant and harvest seasonal crops such as Christmas trees.

An example closer to home is local entrepreneur Michael Maraggie. Maraggie is the owner of South Texas Milling and is innovative in growing, processing and marketing corn.

“Those starting new businesses may not anticipate many risks ahead or fully understand how to prevent risks,” said Dr. Ashley Lovell, one of the speakers who will be featured at the workshops with the AgriLife Extension. “The workshops will focus on success through risk management practices.”

Participants will engage in general presentations, breakout sessions and a roundtable session to identify profitable ventures and risks. After the final session, informal concurrent sessions or one-on-one discussions will be available. Participants can bring copies of business plans, loan applications, health insurance tax reporting forms and other appropriate information.

The workshop is designed to:

• Improve understanding of business planning, including:
• Financial risk management, including how to best manage debt, interest rates, credit constraints and cash flow statements.
• Legal risk management, including business structure, licensing and contracts, liability and environmental regulations and state and federal tax considerations.
• Human and personal risk management, including managing labor, business continuity planning and the consequences of disability and estate planning.
• Identify ways to diversify local economy and increase employment.
• Help rural Texans develop new businesses and grow existing ones.
• Provide technical support for rural entrepreneurs.
• Create support networks for rural business owners.

The workshop is the result of a grant awarded to Tarleton from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition to Tarleton and AgriLife Extension, project partners include Ag Texas Farm Credit Services and Tri-County Agribusiness Association in Stephenville, Innovative Capital Solutions in Early and the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Grant sponsors include the USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service and the Southern Region Risk Management Education Center.

For additional details regarding the workshop or to register, contact your county extension agent or go to http://agecoext.tamu.edu/resources/workshops.html. Or Dr. Lovell can be contacted at lovell@tarleton.edu or (254) 968-1984.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2782 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#87 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 20, 2009

By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University will host a series of lamb and goat shows on September 12-13 at the Tarleton Equine Center.

The shows on Saturday will not be sanctioned by the Texas Club Lamb Association or the Texas Club Goat Association. However, the shows held on Sunday will be sanctioned by both organizations. The Equine Center is located at the university farm.

Entry fees for the non-sanctioned shows are $20 and exhibitors can enter the day of the show. Check-in time is 8 a.m. Showmanship will begin at 8:15 a.m. The show will follow the showmanship class. Exhibitors will weigh their own animal with a 4-pound weigh back.

The sanctioned shows will begin at 8 a.m. with showmanship. The remainder of the show will begin at the completion of showmanship. Entry deadline for the sanctioned shows is Sept. 4. A late fee of $10 per exhibitor will be charged for any entries received after the deadline.

“We are really looking forward to hosting these shows,” said Dr Randy Harp, Tarleton associate professor of animal science. “We’ve had a good response in past years and hope to have a large number of exhibitors attend these shows.”

For more information the public is invited to call Loren Sell at (254) 485-4966 or Dr. Randy Harp at (254) 968-9212.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2778 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#88 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 19, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Demolition of Crockett Hall and Summit Apartments got underway Monday on Tarleton State University’s campus.

The two were torn down to make way for a new 300-bed student housing complex, which will increase the on-campus housing capacity by 118 additional beds. The $13.8 million residence hall, which will be ready for students to move into by fall 2010, will aesthetically complement Centennial Hall.

“The crews have demolished Summit Apartment Complex and are a quarter of the way through Crockett Hall,” said Rusty Jergins, associate vice president of Student Life and dean of students. “They have an Aug. 31 deadline to be completely finished, and they are on schedule.”

While additional student housing has been part of the university’s master plan, this project was fast tracked due to the condition of Crockett Hall.
 It was determined at the end of March that the project would be fast tracked. The project received the necessary approvals from The Texas A&M University System in mid-April. 


Crockett Hall was scheduled for use through 2012. However, maintenance and repair expenses to its roof and boiler reached a point where it was cost-prohibitive to continue to allow students to reside there.


Aside from the massive repairs needed, Crockett was an energy albatross for many years.


Crockett used three times the energy per square foot than Centennial Hall and Texan Village. It also used three times the water for fewer people than other student housing. 


While there were no major issues with Summit, its proximity to Crockett was the reason it was demolished. The land where Summit stood is needed for the new housing facility and additional parking required for those residents.

Crockett Hall was built in 1967 and was a co-ed facility that housed primarily freshman and residential college participants. Summit housed young families, single parents or married couples.


Another familiar building was demolished last Thursday, the Oscar P, which was used by campus organizations for meetings and gatherings. According to Jergins, approximately 42 additional parking spaces will be put in its place.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2779 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#89 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 18, 2009

GRANBURY, TEXAS—Although it doesn’t seem possible now, fall is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about fall gardening.

Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in conjunction with the Lake Granbury Master Gardeners will host a Fall Garden Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Langdon Center Concert Hall and grounds located at 308 E. Pearl St. in Granbury.

The market will feature a little something for everyone including a lecture series, children’s workshop, vendors selling arts, crafts and plants, carvings, gardening books and door prizes.

The Fall Garden Market lecture series will include:

• “Can My Lawn Look like a Golf Course?” by Kerry Smith
• “Using Texas Natives in the Landscape” by Tarleton Instructor Manon Shockey
• “What’s Bugging You? Guide to Common Insect Pests” by Tarleton Professor Dr. David Kattes
• “What’s in the Bag? Purchasing Commercial fertilizers” by Tarleton Assistant Professor Dr. Hennen Cummings
• “Why is My Plant Dying? A Guide to Common Diseases and their Treatment” by Tarleton Assistant/Associate Professor Dr. Travis Faske

There also will be a book signing with Steve Huddleston, senior horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and author of “Easy Gardens for North Central Texas.”

For more information, contact Langdon Center director Janice Horak at (817) 279-1164 or by e-mail at langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2777 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#90 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Curriculum and Instruction Department will hold their Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Room 154 of the A&M-Central Texas Main Campus - 1901 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, Tx 76549.

For more information, please contact Cecilia Morales at MORALES@tarleton.edu.


PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE ORIENTATION

The Psychology Department will hold their Undergraduate and Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Library of the A&M-Central Texas North Campus - 701 Whitlow Drive, Killeen, TX 76541.

For more information, please contact Harriet Ott at OTT@tarleton.edu.


NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

The Office of Student Affairs will hold three New Student Orientations for Fall Semester.

Thursday, August 20 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. in the A&M-Central Texas South West Building - 1901 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549, Room 111.

Friday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the A&M-Central Texas South West Building - 1901 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549, Room 111.

Wednesday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Central Texas College Nursing Building, Room 1080 - 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX 76549.

For more information, please contact Brandon Griggs at 254.519.5748. ]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2775 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#91 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 7, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Dr. Joe Christopher, Professor emeritus of English at Tarleton State University, recently published three creative works.

In “Mythic Circle 31,” Christopher published “A Suburb of the City of Dis,” which is a terza-rima sonnet based in part on Dante’s “Divine Comedy.”

In “The Lamp-Post” (May 2009), Christopher published another sonnet. This was “Perelandra Revisited,” an Italian sonnet in form, providing an ironic treatment of the C. S. Lewis novel “Perelandra.”

Like the Dantean sonnet in “Mythic Circle 31,” the short story “Eggzactly!” appeared. This work was done in collaboration with Donald Henry Hinkle of Martha’s Vineyard. This fantasy story began as a collaborative work when Christopher and Hinkle were in high school in Bartlesville, Okla. The duo revised it several times and has now found a publisher.

“This bit of irony is the only story I wrote in high school that has any value as a story; I’m happy that Don and I have seen it in print, finally,” Christopher said.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2772 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#92 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 4, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Tracy Holtman has been appointed to the TexShare Library of Texas Working Group.

Holtman is the head of library automation services at Tarleton’s Dick Smith Library.

The Library of Texas Program Working Group reviews and recommends policies and procedures for the Library of Texas program and provides input from member libraries. Holtman will serve a three-year term beginning on Sept. 1.

“Librarians are recommended by peers around the state, then asked if interested,” Holtman said. “I’m happy to serve. I hope I can be a beneficial presence on the group.”

Holtman has served in local and regional groups, but this is the first time to serve for the state group.

As a member of the group, Holtman will help advise the Texas State Library and Archives Commission staff on development and implementation priorities, assist in planning, development and delivery of training and awareness materials and identify future directions and long-term goals of the Library of Texas.

The Library of Texas is a service offered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission that allows users to discover and retrieve information from multiple library catalogs, databases and other knowledge collections. Texans no longer need to use a separate interface for each individual library or database. At present, the Library of Texas searches through the catalogs of 76 public libraries, 52 academic libraries, four unique libraries and 17 TexShare commercial databases. Searches can be made at http://libraryoftexas.org.


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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2776 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#93 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 6, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— Kelli Styron joined Tarleton’s Division of Enrollment and Information Management as the executive director of Compliance, Evaluation and Institutional Reporting on Aug. 1. Styron has been serving as the department head of social work, sociology and criminal justice since the fall of 2008.

Her new job duties include overseeing, monitoring and coordinating the university’s initiative involving Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), The Texas A&M University System policy and regulation revision distribution, Tarleton rules and procedures, university record retention, open record requests and other compliance documents such as the faculty handbook.

“Ms. Styron brings a wealth of experience to this position,” said Dr. Brad Chilton, Tarleton’s vice president of Enrollment and Information Management. “Her duties fulfill an important part of Tarleton’s mission of providing quality service to our faculty, staff, students and the public. Ms. Styron’s efforts will help Tarleton in evaluating and assessing our programs and operations as we strive for continuous quality improvement.”

Styron also will review university assessment data and provide support to various departments, share information with university divisions and promote continuous quality improvement and provide oversight and monitoring of the Cleary Act Reporting and Compliance, Customer Service Report and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Accountability Report, among others.

“I am excited about this new opportunity,” she said. “I have had the chance to become more familiar with the compliance, evaluation and institutional reporting initiatives at Tarleton through my experience chairing the Tarleton Compliance Committee for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaffirmation effort since April of 2007. I hope to use that experience in this new position.”

Styron, a DeLeon native, began her career at Tarleton in 1995 in the Division of Institutional Advancement. She holds a bachelor of business administration from Baylor University and a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law. She has been a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Young Lawyers Association since 1994 and is a member of the Texas Association of College Teachers and Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2773 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#94 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 5, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—High school juniors and seniors from across Texas were recently given the unique opportunity to experience life as a college student and earn college credit while participating in the Get REAL program at Tarleton State University.

Get REAL (Real-world Experiences Applied to Learning) was a summer residential program for 39 high-achieving students made possible by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

“Tarleton initially applied to participate in a Governor’s Schools program,” said Dr. Dwayne Snider, Tarleton’s Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We weren’t approved for that program, but the coordinating board asked us to submit a proposal to participate in a new pilot project.”

The project, which the THECB called the Rural HALOS (High Achieving Low Opportunity Students) Academic Enrichment Summer Program, was offered exclusively at Tarleton. If the board deems the program successful, it may become more widely funded.

“The grant was for around $100,000,” Snider said. “Tarleton’s contributions in-kind came to about $40,000 and more than $8,000 was donated from local businesses and organizations.”

Participants arrived at Tarleton for a three-week program that included classes on animal science and natural disasters as well as field trips to the Fort Worth Stockyards, Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose and the Dublin Dr. Pepper Bottling Company.

The students lived in Tarleton’s Centennial Hall, experiencing first-hand the life of college freshman.

“The students definitely had a tough situation,” Snider said. “Not only were they thrown into college level courses, but they also learned what it was like to live in a residence hall and develop a community under a certain level of stress.”

The program was provided at no cost to the student. Participants who met college-level expectations were awarded three hours of college credit.

“Most of the students earned their first three hours of college credit thanks to this program,” said Dr. Beth Rinard, assistant professor of chemistry, geosciences and environmental science. Rinard taught the course on natural disasters. “I think several students also received a big confidence boost as a result of this program. Many didn't have parents or siblings who had been to college, and this program showed them that they have the ability to do well in college classes.

“The students also received information about the college and financial aid application processes, so I hope to see several of them in college in the next year or two, when they graduate from high school.”

Snider believes the students will take what they learned back to their high schools.

“They now know more about college than probably any other student at their schools,” Snider said. “And they have credibility at that school that we don’t. We’re depending on them to be ambassadors, to get other students thinking seriously about getting a college degree.”

Local sponsors who helped make the program a success included Brad and Nancy Allen, A+ Cattle; Ed and Carolyn Horton, Tanglewood Pharmacy and Coldwell Banker Realtors; the Stephenville Optimist Club; R.D. and Tina Feemster, Discount Wheel and Tire; Ronald Wulf, Boucher, Morgan and Young, CPA’s; Phillip and Vicki Nivens, Hard-Eight Barbeque; Jerry King, King Aerospace; Town and Country Bank; First Financial Bank; Wal-Mart of Stephenville; and V.W. and Cynthia Stephens, Bosque River Shopping Center.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2771 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#95 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 5, 2009

MERKEL, TEXAS—Her smile was as bright as the West Texas sun that beamed down on the Butman Methodist Camp and Retreat Center outside of Abilene, Texas.

Although her vision was impaired, everyone around her could see the joy on Cassandra’s face as she rode one of Tarleton State University’s horses around a large grassy field.

The scene was picturesque—a clear blue sky, mountains dotted with green cedars and dozens of disabled children connecting with horses.

Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy (TREAT) program volunteers, horses and a few other farm animals left Stephenville early Monday morning and traveled to Merkel to give rides to children attending the Experience E.X.C.E.L.S. (Expanded Core Education in Living Skills) camp hosted by the Abilene District Office of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services.

“The trip went great, and we are booked for next year,” said TREAT Director Dr. David Snyder. “We have requests to do a couple of additional events.”

Cassandra, sitting pretty in pink, seemed motionless sitting in her wheelchair. Since she couldn’t walk, Snyder scooped her up in his arms, climbed a small step and placed Cassandra on a horse. She only slightly moved as Snyder placed a white helmet on her head.

As soon as the horse took off, the magic began. It was clear that her demeanor changed.

Cassandra lifted her arms to the heavens and couldn’t contain her smile. TREAT volunteers walked beside the horse carrying Cassandra as they circled the meadow. As the group rounded back, Cassandra leaned forward and placed her head near the horse, stroking his mane.

“The effect of animals is just amazing,” Snyder said in an article for the Abilene Reporter-News. “They bring out something in kids. Everyone can attach to an animal.”

Cassandra’s story was only one of many that occurred that day at Butman. Children up to 18 years old and their families from Midland, Odessa, Abilene, Wichita Falls and Lubbock attended the four-day camp.

“You see the reaction of these kids—that’s the other reason we do it,” Snyder said in an on camera interview with KTAB, the CBS news station in Abilene. “You see one or two of these kids with a smile on their face and it makes the whole day worth while.”

Since 1995, TREAT has been providing physical, mental and emotional therapy in a fun environment that makes children and adults want to participate. Animal-assisted activities improve self-confidence, self-awareness and discipline. Equine-assisted activity is an effective treatment for many types of disabilities. The program provides training and volunteer opportunities for Tarleton students.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2774 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#96 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aug. 3, 2009

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s chapter of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) may only be in its second year of existence, but that isn’t stopping its members from making their mark.

At the joint meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists’ Congress and the Agriculture Media Summit held Fort Worth July 31-Aug. 5, Tarleton undergraduate agricultural services and development students Jeralyn Stephens and Gretchen Ettredge were honored with scholarships sponsored by the American Agricultural Editors’ Association. Stephens of McKinney, Texas, and Ettredge of Pilot Point, Texas, are also ACT members.

Only four scholarships were awarded from the national pool of applicants. Tarleton was the only university to have two recipients.

The agricultural communication emphasis at Tarleton has only been an option in agricultural services and development since 2000. However, student enrollment is rapidly growing in this area.

In addition to these two awards, Tarleton’s ACT chapter is hosting the 2010 national professional development conference in February 2010 on the university’s campus.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently finalized its policy statement for the Environmental Advisory Council, developed as a result of a Texas A&M University System policy.

The purpose of the council is to help Tarleton cultivate its environmental performance and improve the university’s role as stewards of the environment. The group evolved from a previous committee named the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee.

“The council is still in its early stages of development,” said Kent Styron, council chairman and director of Tarleton’s risk management and safety department. “It will change Tarleton for the better by improving all environmental initiatives on campus.”

Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio endorsed a policy statement outlining the council’s objectives. They include conserving, protecting and maintaining natural resources; minimizing adverse environmental impacts; safeguarding environmental health, safety and well-being; and encouraging the use of renewable, reusable, recyclable and recycled materials, among others.

The council, which consists of members from various departments across campus, plans to meet at least once each semester.

“Items we need to put on the table for the fall meeting include promoting and raising awareness of the council throughout the university,” Styron said. “In turn, we hope the university can provide input as well.”

Styron hopes that the council’s outreach will extend beyond the gates of Tarleton.

“We definitely want to push our efforts locally,” Styron said. “We’ll work with the city and find things we can do to enhance awareness in the area. “

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Courtesy of U.S. Army Cadet Command -- Fort Lewis

FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON—For the second time this summer a Tarleton State University student is the top cadet among the 466 U.S. Army ROTC students in his unit. The cadets are training and testing at Fort Lewis, Wash., to become Army lieutenants at the Leader Development and Assessment Course.

Robert Derby earned the honor of being the No. 1 Cadet based on his performance during training this summer. Being recognized as the top performer in a regiment is a significant achievement and places Derby among the top Army ROTC Cadets in the nation.

The 29-day course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, is Army ROTC’s capstone training and assessment exercise. Cadets at Warrior Forge are tested on their physical stamina, endurance, ability to navigate over difficult terrain, and their team-building and leadership skills. An award was presented at a regimental graduation ceremony on July 27.

The other Tarleton cadet who beat out his peers this summer was Casey Bell.

Thousands of college students from around the world converge at Fort Lewis each summer to attend the course. Successful completion of this rigorous training is a prerequisite for becoming commissioned as a U.S. Army lieutenant.

This summer more than 5,700 Army ROTC Cadets will attend training exercises at Warrior Forge.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Business and International Education Initiative (BIEI) recently finished out its grant period with a luncheon meeting thanking local business representatives for their service as advisory committee members.

The BIEI resulted from a U.S. Department of Education grant awarded to Dr. Janis Petronis and Tarleton in 2006. The nearly $200,000 grant was initially for two years but was extended until 2009 to complete its objectives.

The grant was used to fund development of international business curriculum, domestic and foreign trips for faculty and students to learn more about global business practices and to provide local businesses with opportunities to become more involved in global commerce.

The BIEI received oversight, guidance and support from local companies and groups. Those who served on the BIEI Advisory Committee during the three-year period included July Danley, Stephenville’s Chamber of Commerce president; Fernando Camuzzi, John Moore, Jay Worrell and Trennon Young of FMC; Wendell Hollingsworth and Josh Hudson of Fibergrate; Darin Barton, Jayla Bulla and Paul Valle of Saint-Gobain Abrasives; Dr. Raja Iyer and Dr. Ruby Barker, College of Business Administration; Randy Burch and Ron Beck of Tarleton’s Small Business and Development Center; and Dr. Janis Petronis, BIEI director and professor of marketing and management.

Jan Smith of San Antonio, who served as the federal external evaluator of the program, told the group how important the involvement of the Advisory Committee is to the success of the program. Petronis presented certificates of appreciation to the board members who were able to hear several faculty members discuss opportunities afforded them by the grant.

“It’s been an incredible journey, both literally and figuratively, for all of our faculty members,” said Dr. Raja Iyer, dean of the College of Business Administration. “From the trips they’ve taken to what they were able to bring back to the classroom, the grant has been superb.”

The BIEI grant allowed for travel to locations such as India, China, France, Vietnam, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates.

“The opportunities our faculty have had would not have been available without the grant,” said Dr. Rusty Freed, department head of management, marketing and administrative systems. “I know our faculty are very appreciative, and they, in turn, take it back to their classrooms. It’s been great for both our department and the college.”

Petronis has applied for a second grant to continue the initiative.

“Whether or not that proposal is approved, the BIEI has provided a set of experiences and programs that will have a sustainable impact on Tarleton’s business graduates and international programs,” Petronis said.

Tarleton plans to continue its close cooperation with local businesses.

“I’m confident we’re going to get the grant,” Iyer said. “But regardless, I hope we continue to meet on a regular basis with these companies. This close cooperation between business and education is so important.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2767 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#100 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Office of University News & Information
Randy McCauley, Public Relations & Marketing Manager

254-519-5491



July 29, 2009



Effective Monday, August 3rd Texas A&M University-Central Texas Office of Student Affairs will have the following new business hours:



Monday – Thursday • 7:30am to 6:00pm

Friday • 8:00am to 12:00pm



Texas A&M University-Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.



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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently hosted a Public Health Preparedness Tabletop Exercise put on by the North Central Texas Council of Governments in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The program was designed to test the preparedness levels of Erath, Hood, Navarro, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties in the event of a public health emergency. The focus of the exercise was on receiving and dispensing mass vaccinations and medications at Points of Dispensing (POD) sites with the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), which is a Center for Disease Control and Prevention Program that keeps an inventory of antibiotics, anti-viral medications and other key preventative and treatment drugs for use in such situations.

Emergency management coordinators, county judges, city managers, mayors, local police and sheriff’s departments, fire departments, school districts, hospitals, local health authorities, Red Cross representatives and volunteers from the participating counties all came together to collaborate and participate in the exercise.

Those in attendance were presented with a public health threat scenario that would require the county to activate a POD site and receive antibiotics through SNS. They were also presented with information on lessons learned from the H1N1 virus outbreak as well as the latest procedural guidelines gained during the response efforts.

“The exercise was very successful,” said Kent Styron, director of Tarleton’s risk management and safety department. “If we do experience an emergency, we’ll know how to set up PODs and what roles to play. It also helped us to establish points of contact in nearby counties.”

Many community partners and businesses came together to contribute to the exercise. In addition to Styron, other Tarleton employees who participated in the event included Rusty Jergins, Dr. Gilbert Hinga, Bridgette Bednarz, Matt Parham, Noelle Brigman, Jamie Trusner, Gene Morrison and Larry Barr.

Other businesses throughout the region also played a significant role in making the exercise a success. Gary Smith, general manager at Wal-Mart in Stephenville, donated beverages for the exercise. Cotton USA, through the coordination efforts of Britney Smith, provided lunch for the participants.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2763 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#102 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 22, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy (TREAT) program recently gave a group of military kids a treat and was rewarded with a treat of its own.

Peggy Stamper, administrator of Child, Youth and School Services at Fort Hood, presented Tarleton State University with a commemorative T-shirt last week that was designed by a military child from Fort Hood as part of the 2009 National Month of the Military Child Festival held April 4 at Hood Stadium.

The TREAT program, led by Dr. David Snyder, professor of animal sciences at Tarleton, packed up its horses and took a trip to Fort Hood to attend the festival.

“The highlight of the Fest for the past several years has been the attraction offered by Dr. Snyder’s team,” Stamper said “They come with horses, petting zoo animals, even a longhorn steer one year. Families have a super time on the horse rides and with the animals.”

Fort Hood holds the annual festival, which provides free fun, food and entertainment for military children and their families. This year’s theme was “What it Means to be a Military Child.”

In February 1983, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established April as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the importance of military children and their role in military families.

“Today, our military families are under more pressure and endure more stress than ever before from continuing separations and the constant worry over the safety of their soldiers,” Stamper said. “The least we can do to recognize them is give them a day to relax and enjoy some camaraderie and carefree fun.”

Senior animal science major Bonnie Cox and junior animal science major Kimberly Cheever were among the Tarleton students who attended the festival.

“It was fun,” Cox said of the festival. “I grew up riding horses and most of these kids have never even seen a horse. It is so neat to put someone on a horse who has never been on one. It’s great to see their faces.”

Cheever agreed, “It was busy, but some of these kids look forward to this and come back year after year to see the horses. It feels good to be a part of that.”

According to Stamper, the festival has grown during the last few years and approximately 13,000 attended this year’s event.

“Dr. Snyder and his crew are so kind and gracious, so good with the kids and the adults,” Stamper said. “They come in quietly with no demands at all, and they work hard all day long, only to pack up and quietly depart with no expectation of reward.

“Families go away happy and they talk about it for months afterward, as well as months in advance of the next Fest. It means a great deal to Army families that these generous folks give them such a super time in honor of the National Month of the Military Child.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2766 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#103 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 21, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently received good news about its educator preparation program.

The program received a rating of “Accredited” under the Accountability System of Educator Preparation (ASEP) administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The College of Education was notified of the accreditation in late June.

“Tarleton students are well prepared for their positions as teachers, counselors and administrators in public schools,” said Dr. Jill Burk, dean for the College of Education. “They are also prepared for success on the state certification exams, an important step on the path to their professional assignments.”

Annual accreditation ratings are issued based on the pass rates of the state certification exams. Tarleton’s final overall pass rate was 99 percent, which is significantly higher than TEA’s acceptable pass rate of 80 percent.

The rate is disaggregated by gender and ethnicity. All of Tarleton’s subgroups have a 98 percent pass rate or above. Tarleton’s educator prep program has received accreditation from TEA since it began the rigorous performance-based accountability system. The ASEP is the only program of its kind in the nation.

“I credit this success to the high quality of instruction students receive from university professors, the alignment of curriculum to state standards and the careful monitoring efforts by department heads and Sue Owens, our coordinator for Certification Testing and Program Accountability,” Burk said. “We have a history of success and continue to maintain high level pass rates.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2765 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#104 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 20, 2009

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Tarleton State University-Southwest Metroplex in Fort Worth recently was recognized for its work with elementary students and teachers in Forth Worth.

The campus was named as a recipient of the sixth annual Golden Achievement Award for Partnership Excellence by Fort Worth Independent School District for the 2008-09 year.

“Employees of Tarleton State University-Fort Worth have given their time, talent and resources to support strategic activities and programs for students and teachers at Luella Merrett Elementary School, and the benefits will be seen throughout the lives of those affected for many years,” said Fort Worth ISD Parent and Public Engagement Executive Director Nancy Ricker in a notification letter. “As an award recipient, your partnership is considered to be an excellent example to others.”

The Golden Achievement Award for Partnership Excellence was created to recognize the outstanding contributions made by business and community partners to the students and teachers of the FWISD. 


The Southwest Metroplex campus participated with FWISD in the junior achievement program, judged a history poster contest, adopted four Christmas angels and provided classrooms for a third-grade writing conference and faculty and staff retreat.

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with the faculty, staff and students of Luella Merrett Elementary,” said Kayla Kelly, advising coordinator of Tarleton’s Fort Worth programs and manager of the Hickman Building. “We are looking forward to expanding our partnership in the upcoming school year.”

This is the sixth year that FWISD has given the partnership award.

Tarleton has offered classes in Tarrant County since 1978 at different locations, and in April 2007 opened a satellite campus in the Hickman Building located on Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth. The Alternative Teacher Certification Program (Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education) in cooperation with FWISD has been offered in Fort Worth since 2000.

Tarleton’s Fort Worth campus offers courses and programs including undergraduate and graduate levels in business, education and education administration, psychology, counseling and criminal justice.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2761 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#105 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 17, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents met July 16-17 and approved the appointment of Dr. Bradley Chilton as Tarleton State University’s Vice President for Enrollment and Information Management.

Chilton has served Tarleton in a number of roles including, most recently, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs as well as Executive Director of the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research (OPEIR).

As a result of recommendations outlined in a recent institutional review from an external consulting firm, Tarleton recently reorganized the reporting structure for several areas of the university and expanded Chilton’s role as Executive Director of OPEIR into the new vice president position.

“It has been a pleasure to serve Tarleton’s students, faculty and staff for many years, and I am looking forward to assuming this new role,” Chilton said. “ Tarleton’s future is bright. The departments that make up the new Enrollment and Information Management division have important functions in helping the university achieve its goals.”

Chilton will oversee the Division of Enrollment Management, the Division of General Studies, OPEIR and Information Technology Services. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic enrollment management plan that will include the areas of recruitment, admissions, advising, testing and retention to ensure student access and success at Tarleton.

With the realignment and creation of the new position, Tarleton is focusing more on university priorities, the strategic enrollment management and student success functions of the university.

“I am very pleased to have Dr. Chilton serving in this leadership role,” said President Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio. “He has a long history of dedicated and outstanding Tarleton service and his broad range of expertise is invaluable to our future growth and development.”


Chilton received his bachelor’s in mathematics and biology (’75), master’s in educational administration (’77) and doctorate of educational administration and computer science (’81) all from Texas A&M University–Commerce. He served as a high school math teacher and assistant principal as well as an instructor of general business at A&M – Commerce before coming to Tarleton in 1984.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents met July 16-17 to hear agenda items brought forward by Tarleton State University and other system universities. The board approved Tarleton’s change in designation of the university’s Southwest Metroplex (Fort Worth) campus from a teaching site to a Single Institution Center. The Board also authorized submission of the request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The THECB views off-campus educational units as one method to extend education to students not located within reasonable driving distance of existing institutions. These educational units are classified into four broad categories: higher education teaching sites, recognized higher education teaching sites, higher education centers (three types) and branch/special purpose campuses.

Tarleton has offered programs from its Fort Worth teaching site for a number of years. Programs in the Clinical Laboratory Science department have been offered since 1978 and the Alternative Teacher Certification Program in cooperation with Fort Worth ISD has been offered since 2000.

Three years ago Tarleton expanded its courses and programs offered to include undergraduate and graduate levels in business, education and education administration, psychology, counseling and criminal justice.

The student headcount rapidly grew to 675 during this expansion phase and is anticipated to grow to 1,100 students within the next five years. Due to the rapid increase in the number of students served and the resulting expansion of infrastructure, Tarleton sought to change the teaching site’s designation to single institution center to provide long-term stability for the institution and its students.

The university is funding current operations of the site through tuition and student fee revenue generated from semester credit hours from off-campus students. This tuition and fee revenue will remain in place for sustained operation of the site as a center.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2760 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#107 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Randy McCauley, Public Relations & Marketing Manager

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July 17, 2009

A&M System Board of Regents Name Interim Presidents for Texas A&M–Central Texas and Texas A&M–San Antonio
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Executive Directors Garry Ross and Maria Hernandez Ferrier appointed

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today appointed interim presidents to the two newest universities in the system. Garry Ross was named interim president of Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Maria Hernandez Ferrier, interim president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Both previously served as executive directors of their respective universities.

Search committees for new presidents will be created at both universities in the near future.

“Garry Ross and Maria Hernandez Ferrier have served the people of Killeen and San Antonio well and I know they will continue to do outstanding work as their universities make the transition to standalone campuses,” said Chancellor Michael D. McKinney. “They are dedicated to the growth and success of their universities and to expanding the educational opportunities to the people of Texas.”

About Garry Ross, PhD

Dr. Garry Ross has served as executive director of Texas A&M University-Central Texas in Killeen since January 21, 2008. Prior to his appointment, he served as deputy vice provost at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus.

He has been involved in higher education as a teacher, scholar and administrator for nearly 20 years. He has served as a senior fellow of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, dean of University College at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, faculty member and head of the Northwestern State University Department of Language and Communication, and associate professor and director of writing at Northwestern State.

Ross served as executive director and dean of academic and student affairs for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center-San Antonio and as a professor at Baylor University, Northwestern State and Henderson State University.

Ross earned two bachelor's degrees, in English and history, from Lamar University, a master's degree in history from Baylor University and a Ph.D. in English from Texas A&M University.

Texas A&M University – Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.

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July 15, 2009

FAIRWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BECOME A&M–CENTRAL TEXAS NORTH CAMPUS

KILLEEN, Texas – A two-year lease agreement on the former Fairway Middle School in Killeen has been reached between Killeen Independent School District and The Texas A&M University System. The former middle school, located at 701 Whitlow Drive in Killeen, will serve as the north campus for the new Texas A&M University – Central Texas. It will house two academic areas—the Division of Education and the Division of Liberal Arts.

“We believe this arrangement represents a ‘win-win’ for the school district and university. It seems fitting that Fairway Middle School continues its legacy of serving as an educational facility.” said Dr. Robert Muller, Superintendent of KISD.

Dr. Garry Ross, A&M-Central Texas Executive Director, said, “We expect that approximately 1,000 students, staff, and faculty will be using the A&M-Central Texas North Campus initially.” The university will begin offering classes at the facility this fall.

Texas A&M University – Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.

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Courtesy of U.S. Army Cadet Command

FORT LEWIS, Wash.—A Tarleton State University student is the top Cadet among the 441 Army ROTC students in his unit. They are training and testing to become Army lieutenants at the Leader Development and Assessment Course.

Casey Bell earned the honor of being the No. 1 Cadet based on his performance during training this summer. Being recognized as the top performer in a regiment is a significant achievement and places Bell among the top Army ROTC Cadets in the nation.

The 29-day course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, is Army ROTC’s capstone training and assessment exercise. Cadets at Warrior Forge are tested on their physical stamina, endurance, ability to navigate over difficult terrain as well as their team-building and leadership skills. An award was presented at a regimental graduation ceremony.

Thousands of college students from around the globe converge at Fort Lewis each summer to attend the course. Successful completion of this rigorous training is a prerequisite for becoming commissioned as a U.S. Army lieutenant.

This summer more than 5,700 Army ROTC Cadets will attend Warrior Forge.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2758 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#110 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 13, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—With August just around the corner, thousands of students will return to Tarleton State University’s campus to begin the fall semester.

Traffic in Stephenville will increase. Stores will be crowded. Apartments and rent houses will fill up. The annual rise in population often leaves many wondering, “How much of an economic impact does Tarleton have on the community and state?”

Tarleton was established in 1899 and has since grown into an integral part of the community. The largest employer in Erath County had a 2008 fall student enrollment of more than 9,600, with the majority taking courses at the Stephenville campus.

According to a study published in December 2004 by the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research, Tarleton contributed $170 million to Erath County’s economy and $311 million to the state’s economy.

“Tarleton’s impact on the local and state economy is quite impressive,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “As the largest employer in the county and because of the thousands of students and visitors to campus each year, Tarleton accounts for significant sums of money being spent in Erath County. Tarleton also creates thousands of jobs throughout the state. This is particularly important given the country’s current economic climate.”

Gary Smith, store manager of Stephenville’s Wal-Mart Super Center, notices a substantial increase in store traffic when Tarleton students return for the fall semester.

“I can lay out our sales numbers week by week and tell you when Tarleton went on summer vacation or spring break,” Smith said. “By looking at the numbers you can compare if the summer vacation was on a different week than the year before. The difference in sales is huge.”

Dr. Hussain Jafrian, an economics professor at Tarleton, co-authored the report, “Economic Impact of Tarleton State University–Stephenville,” in 2004 along with students Santhosh Durgam, who was then a graduate assistant at the Center for Agribusiness Excellence, D’Anna Jackson, then a senior interdisciplinary business major and Zeb Pomerenke, then a graduate research assistant in the accounting department.

According to the study, “Armed with considerable purchasing power, Tarleton students have a tremendous impact on local sales…(with an) estimated $49.88 million direct impact and $32.58 million indirect impact.”

Since then, Tarleton has grown and the economy has changed considerably. But while the exact numbers may have changed, the trends mentioned in the report are still relevant.

“Tarleton’s role in the local economy is even more relevant today given the lay-offs in the private sector and the uncertainty which prevails in the business world,” Jafri said.

After adjusting for inflation and using data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Jafri estimates that the economic impact now is more than $190 million at the local level and more than $350 million at the state level.

“Once we take into account the growing enrollment at the Fort Worth and Waco campuses, Tarleton’s influence extends beyond Stephenville and Erath County,” Jafri said.

Along with the students and employees, visitors to campus play a role in Tarleton’s impact on the economy. The university is the site of various cultural, educational and entertaining activities throughout the year that are open to the public. These include concerts, plays, art exhibits and other events.

The university also routinely hosts University Interscholastic League regional competitions, Lone Star Conference sporting events and the final rodeo of the season for the Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Other activities such as commencement exercises bring visitors to the community and the annual homecoming weekend has area hotels and motels booked months in advance. Overall, Tarleton attracts more than 80,000 visitors to campus, which translates into more than $7 million in additional sales and output.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2757 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#111 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 13, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is offering the chance to be the searing summer heat. While temperatures heat up outside, Theatre at Tarleton will cool things off with a little Christmas in August.

“A Tuna Christmas,” which runs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15, is one of two shows presented this summer at Tarleton.

The first production is “The Star-Spangled Girl,” which begins at 7:30 p.m. on July 30-31 and Aug. 1, 6-8. Both productions will be in the Clyde H. Wells Workshop Theater.

Neil Simon’s “The Star-Spangled Girl” is a comedy about a love triangle between characters Andy, Norman and love interest Sophie mixed with politics. The play, set in San Francisco in the 1960s, is just as relevant today.

“A Tuna Christmas” is the second in a series of comedic plays written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. It brings back all 24 residents of Texas’ third smallest town—Tuna. Twenty-four hours before Christmas all comic heck breaks loose as the delightfully eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal traumas including a yard-decorating contest being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom.

Tickets for each show are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and students with a Texan ID card. For ticket information, call (254) 968-9291.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2394 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#112 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 11, 2008

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The most sought-after, available coaching position in collegiate rodeo has been filled. Four-time Southwest Region Coach of the Year Mark Eakin has accepted Tarleton State University’s offer to continue its strong rodeo tradition and come on board as the university’s next head coach.

“We had a really good pool of applicants,” said outgoing rodeo coach Bob Doty. “It was a tough decision, but Mark just stood out the most.”

Eakin has long been around the sport of rodeo and, until about five years ago, also an active contestant. During his competition days, Eakin competed in steer wrestling, tie-down roping and saddle bronc.

For the last 11 years, Eakin was the rodeo coach at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon. During that time, he also held several positions with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). From 2006-2008, he served at the NIRA rules committee chairman. In 2003-2004, he was the president. And since 2003, Eakin has served as the roughstock director and chute boss for the College National Finals Rodeo.

In addition to his rodeo experience and knowledge, Eakin has an associate’s degree from Vernon Regional Junior College in Vernon, Texas, a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton and a master’s degree from WTAMU.

“I’m real excited about Mark coming to Tarleton,” Doty said. “Not only did he rodeo for me, but he is also a Tarleton graduate. I know he will carry the university’s tradition of having a good rodeo program as well as bringing in excellent students to the program.”

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2755 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#113 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 9, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Pam Hecox holds numerous titles in her everyday life. She’s a wife, mom, daughter, student, amateur artist, informal adviser to MBA students all over the country and an administrative assistant in Tarleton State University’s accounting, finance and economics department.

But in the Cowboy Action Shooting world, she’s known as Sweet P. Instigator. Hecox’s alter ego of Sweet P. can also lay claim to quite a few titles.

Cowboy Action Shooting, sponsored by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) is a sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the Old West—single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles and side-by-side double-barreled, pre-1899 pump- or lever-action shotguns.

Hecox may have only competed in the sport for about five years, but she already holds a number of state and world titles. Her state titles include 2009 Ladies Overall State Champion; first place in Ladies 49’er Division, Fastest Pistol, Fastest Shotgun, Rimfire Rifle and Rimfire Pistol; and second place in Fastest Rifle. World titles include first place in Fastest Derringer, Fastest Pocket Pistol and World’s Fastest Cowgirl as well as a third place in Ladies 49’er Division.

Hecox’s success can be attributed to hard work and dedication.

“I attend two or three major shoots a year and practice shoots two weekends a month,” Hecox said. “I grew up shooting guns, and my dad got me into cowboy action shooting.”

Shooting is truly a family affair. Pam’s husband, Wesley “Instigator” Hecox, and daughter, Kate “Katie” Hecox, are also involved in the sport. Kate is a freshman at Tarleton and another daughter, Anna, graduated from Texas A&M University.

Hecox’s father is known in the shooting world as “Ace Hullum” and is a Tarleton alumnus.

“My parents actually met while my father was a student at Tarleton,” she said.

Pam has met people from all around the world at competitions, such as New Zealand, Czechoslovakia, Australia and England. She has even met other Tarleton students.

“The world champion in the men’s division, Joe Hampton, just graduated from Tarleton,” Hecox said. “His brother, Ben, also has a few world titles and is a student here. There’s another recent Tarleton graduate, but I know him as Captain Sam Evans.”

Pam has worked as an administrative assistant for almost three years and is also completing her bachelor’s degree in business occupations. When she’s not shooting, studying or working, she can be found painting. Pieces of her artwork, several influenced by Tarleton, grace the walls of her office.

“I began painting in college,” Hecox said. “I was inspired by my mom, who is a professional artist. I’ve sold a few pieces and people are always asking me for paintings, especially Tarleton-related ones.”

But according to Dr. Sankar Sundarrajan, department head for accounting, finance and economics, there’s no time for that.

“Not only is she a world champion shooter, but she’s also an accomplished artist,” Sundarrajan said. “But I keep her swamped with work at the office, to my regret.”

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Four Tarleton State University faculty members recently were recognized by The Texas A&M University System as outstanding faculty in the second presentation of the Teaching Excellence Awards, which is a voluntary, student-selected honors program launched last fall.

Those recognized from Tarleton were Dr. Kayla Peak, assistant professor of kinesiology; Dr. Michele Staples, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction; Jennifer Bow, instructor of kinesiology; and Vicky Johnson, instructor of music.

“Excellence in teaching has long been one of Tarleton’s greatest strengths,” said Dr. Karen Murray, interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. “This type of external validation of teaching excellence is a tribute to Tarleton, in general, and these individual faculty, in particular.”

Chancellor Michael D. McKinney initiated the program in 2008 to honor and financially reward the system’s top educators as selected by students.

It began as a pilot program at Texas A&M University, Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. For the spring 2009 semester, the program expanded to all A&M System campuses. All faculty who teach at least a 3-hour course are eligible.

Awards are based on rankings from uniform faculty evaluations created and administered to students, with weighting for factors such as class size.

“The expansion of the program makes it possible for students from all our university campuses to have a voice in rewarding outstanding teachers,” said McKinney. “I’m pleased to see the high level of participation among students and the enthusiasm they share in recognizing teachers who have made a positive impact on them in the classroom.”

The A&M System awarded $507,000 to 144 faculty winners. The recipients represent the top 20 percent of those who participated. The top 5 percent were awarded $5,000 to $10,000. Peak, Staples and Bow received $5,000 awards for being in the top 5 percent. Johnson was awarded $2,500 for being in the top 20 percent of faculty.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2752 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#115 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 9, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Three students from Tarleton State University were selected as recipients for the Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given by the Southwest Meat Association’s (SMA) foundation.

The chosen students include Katarina Weinberg, a junior animal science major from Tomball; Leslie Garcia, an animal science graduate student from La Vernia; and Mark Frenzel, an animal science graduate student from Rosebud-Lott.

“The scholarship was started in honor of Bob Ondrusek,” said Dr. Randy Harp, associate professor of animal science. “Bob was a big supporter of education and kids.”

Ondrusek was the third generation in his family to operate Columbia Packing Company, which is a meat company based in Dallas. He served as SMA president for two terms. SMA established a scholarship fund in Ondrusek’s name in 2000, which helps students pursuing degrees in meat science.

“It is unique to have this many Tarleton students receive the scholarship in the same year,” Harp said. “We’ve gotten one or two in the past, but the is the first time we’ve ever had three.”

SMA awards five to seven scholarships each year, depending upon available funds.

“The majority of the scholarships go to Texas A&M,” Harp said. “However the schools that compete the hardest for the scholarships are Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Angelo State and Tarleton.”

The scholarships range in value. A $2,500 scholarship went to Weinberg, Garcia received $2,000 and Frenzel received one worth $1,500, respectively.

The actual award presentation will take place July 24 during the SMA’s convention in San Antonio.

SMA is an organization created to make a difference for its members by initiating opportunities, resolving problems and helping member companies earn a reasonable return on investment. The primary focus of member companies is to produce products that meet or exceed consumer expectations in product safety, nutrition and value.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—When it comes to bloodlines, a stallion recently donated to Tarleton State University’s equine science program receives the highest marks for an exceptional pedigree. Perfect Pepto, a 2001 red roan stallion, was sired by Peptoboonsmal and out of Smart Little Mindy.

For those unfamiliar with the cutting horse industry, Peptoboonsmal is one of the top sires. He earned more than $165,000 in National Cutting Horse Association events and his offspring have earned more than $12 million.

Perfect Pepto’s maternal grandsire is Smart Little Lena. Smart Little Lena earned almost $744,000 in cutting. So far, the prolific sire has produced 17 world champions and his offspring have earned more than $26.5 million.

“Perfect Pepto was donated to us by DuWayne Andresen,” said Dr. Don Henneke, associate professor of equine science. “He paid quite a bit for the horse as a 3-year-old. One of the reasons DuWayne chose to donate the stallion to Tarleton is because he lives in Weatherford and wanted to see the horse whenever he liked.”

Perfect Pepto was bred by Susan Stevens of Decatur, Texas. He was shown briefly before an injury ended his cutting career.

“He stifled about 10 days before the futurity,” Henneke said. “Even with the injury, he made it to the semi-finals at the Augusta Futurity—basically on three legs.”

Tarleton bred Perfect Pepto to about 20 mares this year and will stand him to the public for the 2010 breeding season.

“I think he’s one of the best looking Peptoboonsmal studs out there,” Henneke said. “He’s a real nice horse with a great temperament.”

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GRANBURY, TEXAS—Fine food demonstration, preparation and tasting are on tap for this year’s Travel Study Program.

Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center and the Pan Handle, a gourmet tool shop in Granbury, present “A Taste of Portland.” The trip is planned for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Portland, Ore.

Trip leaders are Heather Cleveland of The Pan Handle and Betsy Ball of Tarleton’s College of Business Administration. The trip has limited availability with a registration deadline of July 31. 


Portland has a growing restaurant scene and was selected from three nominees by the Food Network Awards as “Delicious Destination of the Year for 2007.”

Highlights of the trip include: touring the Historic Columbia River Gorge scenic highway; taking a unique and delicious walking tour of downtown Portland; engaging in a culinary class at The Meadow; discovering three of the best wineries in Oregon; participating in a dinner and culinary demonstration; and spending a full day shopping in a farmers’ market to prepare local cuisine from scratch with professional chefs.

For trip costs or more information, contact Janice Horak at (817) 279-1164 or via e-mail at langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net.



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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s spring commencement was held May 9, 200. The following candidates have satisfactorily met the university’s requirements for their individual degree programs and have been awarded their diplomas.

Honor designations for undergraduate degrees are: Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors), Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) and Cum Laude (Honors).

Information for the spring 2009 graduation list is provided to the media relations’ office by Tarleton’s registrar’s office. Questions concerning the list should be directed to the registrar’s office.

Students are listed by their requested hometown designation, which they provided at the graduation ceremonies.

Abbott
Pustejovsky, Kathy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Abilene
Clark, Hannah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Gibbs, Brandon - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Newberry, Linsey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Nichols, Cassidy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Russell, Justin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Geoscience from the Stephenville campus
Vaughan, Cheriee - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Aledo
Crowder, Tina - with a Master''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Douglas, Kathy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Dugger, James - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Kisor, Carly - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Manous, Aaron - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Palmer, Ty - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Parker, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Allen
Bishop, Lacey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Allenstown, N.H.
Longchamps, Lisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Alpine
Burns, Cameron - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Alvarado
Odle, Justin - with a Bachelor''s degree in International Agri Services from the Stephenville campus
Waters, Marcy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Angleton
Poole, Kathryn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Anson
Davis, Trussell - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Arlington
Crockett, Lashaundra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Teaff, Simon - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus
Womack, Clifton - with a Bachelor''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Womack, Clifton - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Asa
Holy, Joshua - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Aurora
Hairrell, Jerald - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering Physics from the Stephenville campus

Austin
Jieknyal, Bijiek - with a Bachelor''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Jieknyal, Bijiek - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
King, Kody - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Pavelka, Danelle - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Powell, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Powell, Jessica - with a Master''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Reyes, Alfred - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Axtell
Coggin, Maggie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Ramirez, Daniel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Azle
Farrar, Ryan - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Mccormick, Sandra - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Morris, Bryson - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Shoulders, Michelle - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus

Bandera
Eirikson, Thomas - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Bangs
Draper, Allison - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Oliver, Shane - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
White, Cheryse - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus

Baytown
Hamilton, Travis - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Beeville
Rodriguez, Louis - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Belleville, Ill.
Legrand, Larun - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Waco campus

Bellevue
Jones, Brady - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus

Benbrook
Cook, Richard - with a Bachelor''s degree in Histotechnology from the Stephenville campus
Dennis, Angela - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Easley, Shakia - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Gunther, Brian - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
McNeeley, Jeni - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Sack, Constance - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus

Benjamin
Moorhouse, Jessica - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus

Benton, La.
Springfield, Melisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Big Lake
Vinson, Emily - with a Master''s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Big Spring
Leatham, George - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Blanco
Seidel, Anthony - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Blanket
Day, Beth - with a Bachelor''s degree in Sociology from the Stephenville campus

Bluff Dale
Goodman, Carrie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Boerne
Best, Levi - with a Bachelor''s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Stephenville campus

Boyd
McDaniel, Micah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Brady
Reno, Kirstin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Brazoria
McCoy, Lacey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Breckenridge
Boland, Christine - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Brannan, Devan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Clark, Jordan - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Martinez, Mayra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
McIntire, Monte - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Ornelas, Viridiana - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Perry, Parker - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Bridgeport
Duran, Angelica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Bronte
Dearing, Phelan - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus

Brownfield
Taylor, Ana - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Brownwood
Bishop, Riki - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Collins, Charles - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Cooper, Timmy - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Dickey, Jennifer - with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Dillard, Stephen - with a Master''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Estades, Erika - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Manley, Teneal - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Torian, Dena - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Willson, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus

Bryson
Jennings, Amanda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus

Bullard
Wilson, Michaelanne - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Bulverde
Dahlem, Simone - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Burleson
Frank, Amy-Nicole - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Gillaspie, Lauren - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Herriage, Eddie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Kelley, Sue Ellen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Lambert, Tamara - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Neubauer, Sandra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Histotechnology from the Stephenville campus
O''Rourke, Kellie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Ogle, Courtney - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Peacock, Dustin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Standridge, Amber - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Burnet
Bell, Joel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Clendennen, Laura - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Feild, Thomas - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Stephenville campus
Gutierrez, Rubin - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus
Hilgart, James - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Moore, April - with a Bachelor''s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Orman, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Reed, James - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics and Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Byers
Hooper, William - with a Master''s degree in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Bynum
Brown, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Cole, Malcolm - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Caddo Mills
Loving, Russell - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Caldwell
Loewe, Miranda - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Cameron
Riola, Scott - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Carrollton
Butler, Brian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Grotkopf, Candice - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Cedar Hill
Howard, Clay - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
Kaster, Benjamin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Chemistry from the Stephenville campus

Cedar Park
Hinojosa, Reynaldo - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Celeste
Claxton, Rachel - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Celina
Herron, Heath - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Moore, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Chalk Bluff
Wharton, Matthew - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

China Spring
Slaughter, Robin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Terry, Christian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Walpole, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Cisco
Offield, Craig - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Sims, Kathleen - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Weiser, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Claude
Minkley, Melody - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus

Cleburne
Austin, Lloya - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Barck, Joni - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Campbell, Erica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Carlock, Amy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Edwardson, Jeremy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus
Mcdonald, Meghan - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Ndhlovu, Simangele - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Oleksak, Joseph - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Randolph, Rebecca - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reed, Valine - with a Bachelor''s degree in Political Science from the Stephenville campus
Sides, Niki - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Surratt, Rachel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Clifton
Lawson-Jones, Kelli - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Snider, Wendi - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Strickland, Meredith - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Colorado City
Clay, Joni - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus

Comanche
Colclasure, Billie - with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Cortez, Beatriz - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Hernandez, Iris - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Spanish from the Stephenville campus
Hidrogo, Marsha - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Jones, Seth - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Tech from the Stephenville campus
Kjornes, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Martin-Stone, Dana - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Sandoval, Anthony - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Finance from the Stephenville campus
Sides, Kori - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Vanecek, Lisa - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Comfort
Jennings, Kalyn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Kneupper, Cody - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Coppell
Hicks, Brian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Redmon, Aubrey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Copperas Cove
Blum, Aileen - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Carpenter, Victor - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Colgin, Courtney - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Ingle, Heather - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Yates, Kasey - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Corpus Christi
Craver, Aaron - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Corsicana
Odle, Justin - with a Bachelor''s degree in International Agri Services from the Stephenville campus

Covington
Burgess, Bret - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Crawford
Blenden, Eric - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Rodriguez, Pedro - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Westerfeld, Todd - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Crooked Creek
Kramps, Kasey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Crowley
Dingler, D''Anna - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Johnson, Brandy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Lynch, Tuesdee - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Redmon, Megan - with a Bachelor''s degree in History from the Stephenville campus

Cunningham
Jones, Jeremiah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

Dallas
Wilkins, Eric - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Dalton, Ga.
Land, Joshua - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Dana Point, Calif.
Riley, Amie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus

De Leon
Golden, Mary - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Sides, Mindy - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Stephens, Clara - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Stephens, Stephanie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Decatur
Dennard, Keri - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Eison, J.Bart - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Woller, Crystal - with a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering from the Stephenville campus
Woller, Kevin - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering Physics from the Stephenville campus

Delhi, India
Rana, Ashwani - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Denton
Collier, Casey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Davis, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Pottorff-Croghan, Patricia - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Riley, Davie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

DeSoto
Holland, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
McCradic, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Rutledge, Susanna - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Thompson-Porter, Tanisha - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Devine
Crouch, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Dilley
Brown, Douglas - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Doss
Arhelger, Melissa - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Agricultural Education from the Stephenville campus

Driftwood
Haschke, Kristy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Dublin
Blackman, Alison - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Brownlee, Marcie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Caldera, Emmanuel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Enzeroth, Monica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Clinical Lab Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Keith, Brian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Leatherwood, Lee - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Noles, Holly - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Payne, Laura - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Payne, Melanie - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Stephen, Rhonda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Weber, Lisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus

Duffau
Wood, Amber - with a Bachelor''s degree in Geoscience from the Stephenville campus

Durango, Colo.
Brevik, Teresa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Durban, South Africa
Smith, Simon - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Early
Goodson, Evelyn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Greene, Courtney - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Moore, Misty - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Rumfield, Leslie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Weaver, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Eastland
Gomez, Sherri - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Hayes, Christa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Parker, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Vernon, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Electra
Camp, Malcolm - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Elgin
Jarmon, Donavon - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus

Elida, N.M.
Crosthwait, Jody - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Ennis
Macalik, Cathy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Price, Daniel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus
Whitfill, Jake - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Euless
Huffman, Scott - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Shaver, Jessica - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Administrative Systems from the Stephenville campus

Fairfield
DeFrance, Jason - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Flagstaff, Ariz.
Campbell, Heather - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Florence
Hensley, Joanna - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Flower Mound
Basham, Ryan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus

Forney
Howell, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Fort Worth
Allen, Pamela - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Allred, Jason - with a Master''s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Basham, Jennifer - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Blassingame, David - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Boyd, Ella - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Crow, Karen - with a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Estrada, Lisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Eubank, Melissa - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Foertsch, Matthew - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Gauchan, Manish - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Goelz, Christy - with a Master''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Hensley, April - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Hernandez, Marie - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Hill, Jason - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Hovland, Joshua - with a Master''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Hoyt, Elynne - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Kerley, Joan - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
King, Onica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Lowry, Shauna - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
McKenzie, Kristen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Medders, Judy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Milner, Brian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Poole, Alisha - with a Bachelor''s degree in Clinical Lab Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Porter, Cassidi - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Ratliff, Emily - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Reeves, Lauren - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Riggsby, Kristen - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Roberts, Leah - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Serrano, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Sippel, Kathleen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Smith, Catherine - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Travis, Mildred - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Wallace, Edward - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Whipple, Jarrett - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Yocom, Christi - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Young, Maxie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Zepeda, Cynthia - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus

Gainesville
Lafountain, Shawn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus
Smith, Stephen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus

Gatesville
Chavez, Maria - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Evans, Aspen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Gohlke, Jedidiah - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Haley, Kiley - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Heath, Angela - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Waco campus
Louder, Brittany - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

George West
Specht, Dustin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Georgetown
Andrews, Dustin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Richardson, Emily - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Sheehan, Mary - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Wood, Lindsey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Geronimo
Neumann, Lindsey - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Glen Rose
Andrews, Mary - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Campbell, Brandy - with a Bachelor''s, Master’s and Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
May, Kyle - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
McMillan, Bree - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Montellano, Victor - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus
Neill, Holly - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Stewart, Katie - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Wilson, Emily - with a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Witter, Stormy - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Theatre from the Stephenville campus

Godley
Maxfield, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Preissinger, Natalie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus

Goldthwaite
Moseley, Brittany - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Gordon
Snelson, Monica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the Stephenville campus

Gorman
Carroll, Amanda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Keith, Nikki - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Swanner, Kendra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Graham
Railsback, Kacy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reimer, Brooke - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Wooldridge, Jacque - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Granbury
Arrington, Jennifer - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Benegalia, Matthew - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Butler, Michael - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Cason, Jennifer - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Darling, Stephanie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Granbury
Green, Jared - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Gregory, Shane - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Grizzard, Russell - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Hamm, Melissa - with a Bachelor''s degree in History from the Stephenville campus
Karnuth, Alicia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Land, Kathy - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Lincoln, Lindy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Mayberry, Robin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Geoscience from the Stephenville campus
Molder, Heather - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Moore, Catherine - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Morris, Kimberly - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Nasypany-Downey, Mary - with a Master''s degree in Manu Quality and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Nunn, Karen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Perkins, Cassandra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Peterson, Keith - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Pool, Brooke - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Sanchez, Victor - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Welch, Rhonda - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Williams, Anthony - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Grand Prairie
Buckles, Kristal - with Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Wilson, Tammie - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Grandview
Anthony, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reynolds, Amy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Theatre from the Stephenville campus
Rydell, Megan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Schmidt, Brittany - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Grapevine
Hughes, Sara - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Kelley, Joseph - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Kidd, Rusty - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Foy, Aslone - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Wilson, Wendi - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus

Gunnison, Colo.
Bell, Trigg - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Gurgaon, India
Kataria, Sandeep - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Hagansport
White, Lindsay - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Hamilton
Baize, Reed - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Barron, Sonya - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Lasater, James - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Mize, Maranda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Morgan, John - with a Bachelor''s degree in Theatre from the Stephenville campus

Harker Heights
Redelk, Stephanie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Finance from the Stephenville campus

Harleton
Taylor, Chase - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Harper
Wilke, Austin - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus

Haskell
Mueller, Tracy - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Utley, Frederick - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agricultural Education from the Stephenville campus

Hays, Kan.
Gross, Lisa - with a Master''s degree in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Hewitt
Anderson, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Nolen, Jeffrey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Williams, Monica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Hico
Akard, William - with a Bachelor''s degree in Finance from the Stephenville campus
Arendt, Charla - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus
Arendt, Kyla - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Avery, Monica - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Brous, Sunny - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Ojeda, Yesenia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Zuniga, Carmen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Highland Village
Fisher, Megan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Hillsboro
Kettler, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Walker, Benjamin - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Houston
Bush, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Gaston, Levi - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Jones, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Longer, Jason - with a Bachelor''s degree in Finance from the Stephenville campus
Wood, Kayla - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Waco campus

Huckabay
Dowell, Danielle - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus

Hurst
Harrison, Jeffrey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Thompson, James - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

India
Bajaj, Sheenam - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Goyal, Manish - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Kumar, Lavish - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Ingram
Carpenter, Melyssa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Irving
Duhon, David - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Jacksboro
Leach, Shawn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Nimmo, Angela - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Swan, Stephanie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus

Jarrell
Doucet, Slade - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus

Johnson City
Sultemeier, Savannah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Joppa
Kuhn, Ty - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Joshua
Estes, Laura - with a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Greene, Melissa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Nunez, Lori - with Bachelor''s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Rohleder, Julie - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
White, April - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Jourdanton
Briggs, Amber - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Justin
Cloud, Chad - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Katy
Zarosky, Mary - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Keller
Cobb, Benjamin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Kennesaw, Ga.
Henry, Aaron - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Kent
Calkins, Matthew - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Kerrville
Murr, Caroline - with a Master''s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Wahrmund, Richard - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Killeen
Brennan, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Sociology from the Stephenville campus
Wallace, William - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Kingwood
Stitt, Allison - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Knox City
Simmons, Leah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Kopperl
Luyster, Regina - with a Bachelor''s degree in Political Science from the Stephenville campus

Kosse
Suttle, Debra - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus

Krum
Dias, Dawn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus

La Feria
Davidson, Jenafer - with a Bachelor''s degree in Political Science from the Stephenville campus

La Porte
Thorn, Rachel - with a Master''s degree in School Psychology from the Stephenville campus

LaGrange
Faldyn, Cody - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Lampasas
Canales, Jera - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Lancaster
Kent, Danika - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Las Cruces, N.M.
Chrestman, Tiffini - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Waco campus

Leander
Page, Jennifer - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Travis, Joseph - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Windham, Chrystalynn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Leona
Miller, Cara - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Leverkusen, Germany
Zilles, Melanie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Lewisville
Furnival, Joan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Lexington
Swenson, Erica - with Bachelor''s degrees in Biology and Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

Liberty Hill
Bundrick, April - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Simpson, Jason - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus

Linden
Adams, Spenser - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Lingleville
Azua, Juan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Gaston, Joshua - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Gaston, Marielle - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Lipan
Branson, Kyle - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Butler, Amanda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Lane, Holly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Partusch, Karen - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Wright, Reatina - Magne Cum Laude with Bachelor''s degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Stephenville campus

Lodi
Krantz, Taryn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Longview
Warren, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Lorena
Proctor, Steven - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Provence, Renee - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

Los Angeles, Calif.
Givens, Alester - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Lott
Jenkins, Colby - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Lufkin
Gregory, Felicia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Mabank
Stephens, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Mansfield
Bates, Rebecca - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Douglas, Meagan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Eakin, Amy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Wood, Ryan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Marble Falls
Becker, Megan - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Dipprey, Brandon - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

Marlin
McIntosh, Amanda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Waco campus

Mart
Schneider, Linda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

May
Kelton, LaRhonda - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

McGregor
Martinez, Ermelando - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Todd, Crystal - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus

McKinney
Dale, Nicholas - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Meeker, Colo.
Norell, Cynda - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Meridian
Gonzalez, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from the Stephenville campus
Powell, Heather - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Merkel
Naron, Kelli - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus

Mesquite
Morris, Clayton - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus
Van Meter, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Midland
Ewing, Lindsey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Midlothian
Barfield, Kyle - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus
Neal, Kayce - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Millsap
Gray, Lacy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Perry, Kristy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Mineral Wells
Barker, Wendell - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Chavira, Arsilia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Sociology from the Stephenville campus
Seay, Rachel - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Tuggle, Randi - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Vila, Erica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Sociology from the Stephenville campus

Mission
Bourdon, Steven - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Morgan Mill
McKnight, Kathryn - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Industries from the Stephenville campus

Munday
Neal, Nathan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus
West, Cody - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Nacogdoches
Hackney, Rebecca - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus

Nashville, Tenn.
Cassidy, John - with a Master''s degree in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

New Braunfels
Booker, Jeffrey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
Daniels, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Henk, Tanner - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Minton, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Stewart, Sara - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

North Richland Hills
Beck, Soundrea - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Hasse, Stephanie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Stevens, Benjamin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Tribble, Elisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Whitworth, Cory - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
Woodall, Austin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Odessa
Bowling, Robert - with a Master''s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Omak, Wash.
Lay, Sabrina - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Orleans, Ind.
McBride, Dustin - with a Master''s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Paradise
Pearson, Bailey - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Rice, Brittney - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Paris
Connot, Lance - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Wickes, Matthew - with a Master''s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus

Pecos
Elliott, John - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Perrin
Lockwood, Brandi - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Pflugerville
Cole, Erica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
McCurry, Adam - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Smith, Cassidy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Phoenix, Ariz.
Jackson, Jaclyn - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus
McKnight, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Pilot Point
Hewitt, Ryan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Plains
Bartley, Kevin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Plano
Imel, Sarah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Lechlitner, Kari - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Portland
Crow, Roni - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Poteet
Jenschke, Brad - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Priddis, Alberta, Canada
Callaway, Paige - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Priddy
Heers, Andrew - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Princeton
Acevedo, Monica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Chilton, Robert - with a Bachelor''s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Neer, Lauren - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Prosper
Gramly, Matt - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Ranger
Morgan, Krysten - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Russell, Jacob - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Reagan
Schneider, Emilie - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Red Oak
Day, Johnnie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Narramore, Ashley - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Richardson
Barclay, William - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

Rising Star
Hayes, Clifford - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Rust, Zachary - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Winfrey, Penny - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Roanoke
Burton, Rebecca - with a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Ingram, Jamie - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Robinson
Cogburn, Kristin - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Spencer, Charlotte - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Robinson
York, Meredith - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Roby
Adkins, Carissa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Rockwall
Curtis, Cassie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Villarreal, Christoval - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Rosebud
Denson, Brandon - with a Master''s degree in Physical Education from the Stephenville campus

Rosenberg
Farley, John - with a Master''s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Round Rock
Aguayo, Michelle - with a Master''s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Cooper, Aubrey - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Humphres, Shannon - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Rowlett
Myers, Melinda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Perez, Geronimo - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

Ruidoso, N.M.
Stahl, Kaycee - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

S. Korea
Conrad, Jeanie - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Sacramento, Calif.
Haynes, Valerie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Salado
Grigsby, Nathan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

San Angelo
Teller, Ross - with a Master''s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus

San Antonio
Ballard, Dana - with a Master''s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus
Farar, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Holland, Joy - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Littlefield, Kimberly - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Medina, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Robin, Meredith - with a Master''s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus

San Saba
Fry, Charles - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus

Sanger
Jenkins, Joy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Sisco, Erin - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Sanger, Calif.
Karkula, Ricci - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus

Santo
Bean, Roxie - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Edwards, Alicia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Kidwiler, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reamy, Melissa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Rucker, Kyle - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Seminole
Pipkin, Randi - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Snyder
Nachlinger, Cindy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Sonora
Doran, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus

Spicewood
King, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Occupations from the Stephenville campus

Spring
Wise, Caley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Springtown
Anderson, Jana - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Creager, Dorlis - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Goll, Alisha - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Hall, Samuel - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Harms, Tara - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Randolph, Emily - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Reed, Bryce - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reynolds, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus
Zoellick, Erin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus

Spur
Newman, Diana - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus

Stephenville
Barber, Clinton - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus
Barnette, Michael - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Management from the Stephenville campus
Becker, Michael - Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor''s degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Stephenville campus
Borchardt, Jamie - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Bracy, Steven - with a Bachelor''s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus
Brandt, Stephen - with a Bachelor''s degree in Political Science from the Stephenville campus
Chew, Christopher - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Coggins, Michele - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Davis, Pamela - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Dornan, Jody - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Ervin, Kayla - with a Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from the Stephenville campus
Evans, Cheri - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Fimbel, Chelsea - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus
Floyd, Cheryl - with a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Foster, Suzy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Fraga, Isaias - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Frazier, Kenneth - with a Master''s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Hefner, Milam - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Holt, Garrett - with a Bachelor''s degree in Horticulture Landscape Mgmt from the Stephenville campus
Huxen, Michael - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Johnson, Andrew - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Liberal Studies from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Jones, Don - with a Bachelor''s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Tech from the Stephenville campus
Laney, Rece - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Luna, Jose - with a Bachelor''s degree in Computer Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Mahendra, Arun - with a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering Physics & Computer Science from the Stephenville campus
Meharg, Alicia - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Stephenville campus
Miniaci, Jessica - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Mulloy, Linda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Nelson, Markedlee - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Oliver, Remington - with a Bachelor''s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Tech from the Stephenville campus
Perry, Brittany - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Peters, Brian - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Powers, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Reisman, Mattie - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Information Systems from the Stephenville campus
Sampayo, Luis - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Scott, Dana - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Slawson, Patricia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
St. Clair, Cassandra - with a Bachelor''s degree in Music from the Stephenville campus
Stokes, Stephanie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Thompson, Katherine - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in History from the Stephenville campus
Warner, Renee - with a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Warren, Caitlin - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
White, Jenna - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Wilkins, Ashley - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus
Withers, Angela - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Young, Elizabeth - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Zuniga, Christian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus

Sugar Land
Coker, Courtney - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Waco campus
Parker, Shelby - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus

Sulphur Springs
Moore, Cody - with a Bachelor''s degree in Marketing from the Stephenville campus

Sweetwater
Lecroy, Leslie - with a Bachelor''s degree in History from the Stephenville campus

Tatum
Garrett, Tom - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Taylor
Harwell, Tyler - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Jirasek, Donald - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Teague
Burks, Kelsie - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Hayes, Jacob - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Terrell
Badgett, William - with a Bachelor''s degree in Wildlife Management from the Stephenville campus

Thrall
Harwell, Eric - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus

Tolar
Combs, Misty - Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Garrison, Kyle - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Tech from the Stephenville campus
Sanders, Christi - with a Master''s degree in Human Resources Management from the Stephenville campus
Warren, Michael - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Mathematics from the Stephenville campus

Troy
Morgan, Luke - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Thetford, Caris - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Vargas, Amanda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus

Tulsa, Okla.
Smith, Shameeka - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Tuscola
Shea, Shannon - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Tyler
Merrill, Wenna - with a Bachelor''s degree in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Van
Hudgens, Simon - with a Bachelor''s degree in Geoscience from the Stephenville campus

Vernon
Barron, Sarah - with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Waco
Allen, Thia - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Dale, Timothy - with a Master''s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Dennard, Clinton - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Waco campus
Francis, Monty - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
George, Jade - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus
Green, Latuna - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Gresham, Tracy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Hammer, Clinton - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Howard, Michael - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Irving, Michael - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Johnson, Jennifer - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Ag Services and Development from the Stephenville campus
Jones, Adrienne - with a Bachelor''s degree in Criminal Justice from the Waco campus
Kincaid, Nikki - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Marek, John - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
McCutcheon, Angela - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
McReynolds, Laurie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Nosworthy, April - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Olivarez, Cecelia - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Waco campus
Pearson, Shiwan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Ramos, Belisa - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Rodriguez, Gina - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Ross, Valerie - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Ross, Valerie - with a Master''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Runyan, Cimeron - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Springman, Lance - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Waco campus
Starnes, Sarah - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Stephenville campus
Stow, Andrea - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Washington, Nelson - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus

Walnut Springs
Herring, Shawn-Marie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Stephenville campus
Jackson, Jeff - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Stephenville campus
Olson, Jesse - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Stephenville campus
Reid, Jolinda - with a Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Technology from the Stephenville campus

Waring
MacDonald, Alexa - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Communications from the Stephenville campus

Watauga
Johnson, Jeremy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Waterloo, Ill.
Kern, Kendal - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Production from the Stephenville campus

Waterloo, Iowa
Cole-Scott, Tyrone - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus

Weatherford
Barnes, Curtis - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus
Burnett, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus
Crowe, Ginger - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Cummings, Marion - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Stephenville campus
Cundiff, Barrett - with a Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Studies from the Stephenville campus
Franz-Davis, Ashley - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Garza, Lorena - with a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing from the Stephenville campus
Hein, Ashlie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Holt, Tylar - with a Bachelor''s degree in Medical Lab Technology from the Stephenville campus
Johnson, Earl - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Jones, Jill - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Killough, Tyler - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Business from the Stephenville campus
Marrs, Amber - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Medders, Brooke - with a Bachelor''s degree in Finance from the Stephenville campus
Ranspot, Valerie - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in School Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Thomas, Mallory - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Underwood, Adrian - with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus
Vinson, Travis - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Tech from the Stephenville campus
Wagner, Christy - with a Bachelor''s degree in Applied Science from the Southwest Metroplex campus
Walden, Jordan - with a Bachelor''s degree in Animal Science from the Stephenville campus
Warren, Charles - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Stephenville campus
Whitehead, Jamie - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus
Zies, Lindsey - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

West
Anderson, Karla - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus
Greener, Gina - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Human Sciences from the Stephenville campus
Smith, Rebekah - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus
Uptmore, Leigh - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the Waco campus

White Settlement
Henderson, Justin - with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

Whitney
Crawson, James - with a Bachelor''s degree in Agronomy and Range Management from the Stephenville campus
Estes, Kenneth - with Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership from the Stephenville campus
Motley, Crosbie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Business Occupations from the Waco campus
Stephenson, Jessica - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in English from the Stephenville campus
Ward, Karry - with a Master''s degree in Educational Administration from the Stephenville campus

Willow Park
Mann, Tara - Magne Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Stephenville campus

Wills Point
Morris, Krista - with a Bachelor''s degree in Biomedical Science from the Stephenville campus

Wilson
Schneider, Gale - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus

Wink
Thomas, Dallas - with a Bachelor''s degree in English from the Stephenville campus

Winona, Miss.
Hopkins, Leanne - with a Bachelor''s degree in Histotechnology from the Southwest Metroplex campus

Winters
Reeves, Jamie - with a Bachelor''s degree in Psychology from the Stephenville campus

Wolfforth
Pavlas, Branda - with a Master''s degree in Counseling from the Stephenville campus

Wylie
Bardin, Steven - with a Bachelor''s and Master’s degree in Biology from the Stephenville campus

Yoakum
Bourgo, Alisha - Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor''s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from the Stephenville campus

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently began renovations of the Thompson Student Center, with plans to make better use of the building’s lower level. University officials hope the renovations will allow for increased student use of the facility.

“With the completion of the dining hall and the Academic Advising Services Center, a need to revitalize and rejuvenate the lower level of the center was desired,” said Jerry Graham, Tarleton’s vice president of finance and administration. “The renovations are being completed to better utilize that space.”

Renovations will include relocating, improving and enlarging the office space for the Center for Diversity Initiatives, creating new space for student government and renovating and enhancing the large staircase leading down to the lower level to provide an environment that is more open and has greater visibility.

Additionally, the university will enhance the east building entrance and establish a lower-level west (Lillian Street) entrance. Enhanced meeting space and a student organizations complex including wireless computer access will also be developed.

“Students will not be losing amenities, but will gain several new ones,” Graham said. “Students who participate in student organizations will see an enhanced student organizations space for their use. In addition, the Campus Store will be expanded to meet the demand for increasing textbook space.“

The center opened in the fall of 1994 and was renamed in 2002 to honor Tarleton’s 13th president, Dr. Barry B. Thompson. Thompson, a Tarleton alumnus, was appointed Chancellor of the Texas A&M System in 1994, a position he held until his retirement in 1999. The System Board of Regents granted him the title of Chancellor Emeritus in 1999.

The project is budgeted at $1.85 million and will take approximately six months to complete.

"The renovation project will tremendously enhance the overall appearance of the building,” said Dr. Wanda Mercer, vice president for student life. “I believe it will be a real hub of student activity.”

For more information about the student center, including hours of operation, visit www.tarleton.edu/~bbt or call (254) 968-9256.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Friends of the Tarleton State University Dick Smith Library have a great way to break free from the rut of reading the same old books.

The group will be hosting a book sale on July 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sale is open to the public and will be in the Tarleton Center foyer.

The book sale is one day only, with no early sales. Visitor parking will be available in Lots #9 and #3 on McIlhaney Street.


“We have been having the book sale since 1992,” said Glenda Stone, an ex-officio member of the Friends board of directors. “It is one of our major fundraisers.”

Money earned from the fundraiser is used to purchase items for the library not covered by the regular budget. Past purchases include furnishings for the local history room, bookcases, display cases, popular fiction, periodicals and many other items.


This year’s sale includes a large selection of “new” used books, meaning they have not been available for purchase at previous sales.
 The library receives donations of books every year and is not able to include them all in the collection. Those books, plus old editions in the library, will be available for sale.

For more information, contact the Dick Smith Library at (254) 968-9937.


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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2747 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#121 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 2, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The annual Texan Performance Horse Sale at Tarleton State University held on May 23 exceeded the previous year’s results.

Thirty-four horses sold in the sale, with most of the consignments coming from Tarleton, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. Proceeds from the sale benefit the equine science programs at the three universities.

The horses generated more than $48,000, with an average price of $1,416. The 2008 sale sold 35 horses for more than $38,000 and averaged $1,089/head.

The high-selling horse was TAMU Rey Jays Girl. The 2005 sorrel mare by TAMU Peppy Rey Jay and out of TAMU Nu Enterprise 
(Nu Bar) sold to Clayton Eggers for $2,800. The 2008 high-selling horse brought $2,600.

This year’s second high-selling horse was TAMU Nu Pawnee. The 2006 chestnut gelding by Jazzy Little Bob and out of TAMU Nu Dee Colonel
 (Dee Colonel) sold to Larry Porter for $2,600.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2748 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#122 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT June 29, 2009

GRANBURY, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in Granbury is calling for artists to select their finest works for entry into a national juried art show.

The deadline for submission in the 13th Annual Rio Brazos Art Exhibition (RBAE) is Aug. 17. The exhibition will be at the Langdon Center on Oct. 11.

Artwork in all media will be considered for judging—including, but not limited to, water media, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed-media, photography, printmaking, graphics, collage, three-dimensional and fabric. Artists must be at least 18, and work must be original.

The RBAE began in 1997 by several Granbury-area professional artists and has grown from a small purse to one that now exceeds $8,000 in cash and merchandise awards. Artists from across the United States enter each year.

The exhibition judge will be Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, a professor of art at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, a non-profit fine arts presenter organization, is the major sponsor of the RBAE. The council serves an eight-county area, which includes Hood, Erath, Bosque, Comanche, Eastland, Hamilton, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties.

The Tarleton Foundation, Inc. and numerous local and regional businesses also support the RBAE. The coordinators of this event plan to create an atmosphere that will inspire, educate and entertain as well as attract quality art and discriminating buyers.

For more information on entering the Rio Brazos Art Exhibition, call Tarleton’s Langdon Center at (817) 279-1164, via e-mail langdoncenter@sbcglobal.net or visit www.tarleton.edu/~langdoncenter.

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Special Contributor

This is a true story that has never been published.

It concerns a miniature cannon that was built at Tarleton State College (now University) in 1954. Only two individuals are still living, who remember this significant event. They are J. Louis Evans, who was Manager of the College Store, and this writer, who was Director of Public Information and Assistant Professor of Journalism.

This story began unfolding in 1953; however, it did not reach a climax until the 1954 fall semester. Here’s the story –

Some time in 1953, Evans and Emil Blanchard, Professor of Industrial Arts with a specialty in metal work, formulated plans for long-time Professor Blanchard to build a miniature cannon. It would be a replica of the cannon located in front of the Administration Building (now the E.J. Howell Building). The old cannon still occupies this place on campus.

Blanchard was an expert craftsman. One of his prized projects is the restored, antique fire truck, which presently sets in the foyer of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center.

Work on the miniature cannon began some time early in 1954 in the Industrial Arts Building. The plan, as outlined by Evans and Blanchard, was to have something unique at Tarleton’s football games to boost school spirit. By the end of the summer, the replica cannon had been completed. It was ready for test firing. The firing mechanism used a 10-gauge shotgun shell without pellets. This would produce a loud bang.

Evans was one of the few persons to see the small cannon. He points out, “It was built to perfection, and was an exact miniature of the campus cannon.”

On an early September afternoon, following a Plowboys’ football practice at Memorial Stadium, Tarleton’s President, E.J. Howell, and H.A. (Sandy) Sanford, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, were walking across the football field conversing about the upcoming football season.

Suddenly a loud noise came from an adjoining field, where the present Fitness Center is situated.

President Howell, displaying a surprise expression, immediately asked Sanford, “What was that?”

Sanford replied, “Oh, they’re test firing the cannon.”

President Howell quickly inquired, “What cannon?”

Sanford responded, “Oh, the one Blanchard has built.”

The conversation concluded with President Howell asking, “Blanchard has built a cannon?”

It was then Sanford realized President Howell knew nothing about the construction of the cannon.

My part in the miniature cannon episode came about shortly after I arrived on campus on September 1. Evans approached me one day about writing a story about the cannon. He wanted a story with a photo to be published in The "Stephenville Daily Empire" and the student newspaper, "The J-TAC."

The gist of the story was to encourage Tarleton students to submit names for the small cannon. The student, submitting the winning entry, would be afforded a prize from the College Store. I also did not know the president had not been briefed about the miniature cannon.

The morning after President Howell and Coach Sanford’s conversation, Dean of Men Cecil Ballow, Sanford, Blanchard and I were in Evans’ College Store office.

President Howell suddenly appeared, asking Blanchard in a firm voice, “What’s this about you building a cannon?”

Blanchard replied, “Yes sir, I’ve built a cannon to promote school spirit.”

President Howell quickly shot back, “Don’t you know that could be a dangerous ordinance weapon?”

Evans stepped forward, “President Howell, I take responsibility for the cannon. It was my idea.”

It was at this point Ballow, Sanford and I faded away. Walking back to my office, I began to reflect about the proposed cannon article. I had completed the story; however I had not shown it to Evans or President Howell . Copies of all news stories were sent to President Howell. It was then I thought, “If I had sent the president a copy of the cannon story, I’m sure he would have called me to come to his office.”

Then I silently said to myself, “Stuart, you were lucky this time.” I never told President Howell I had prepared the proposed cannon story. I destroyed it.

The miniature cannon episode does not end here, but the mystery begins about the cannon’s whereabouts. Blanchard was firmly told by President Howell to destroy the cannon.

Weeks later, Evans and I asked Blanchard if the cannon had been destroyed? Blanchard with his typical grin and a twinkle in his eyes, replied, “Gollies man, since it was a dangerous ordinance weapon, I carried it around in the trunk of my car for a while, and then I dumped it in the Bosque River.”

Evans and I doubted his explanation, and we continue to question it today.

Blanchard died in the late 1990s, never revealing the ultimate fate of the cannon.

As for the demise of the miniature cannon, Evans and I believe Blanchard used a welding torch to cut up his masterpiece.
Emil Blanchard is probably the only person, who knew the fate of the miniature cannon, and he’s not here to reveal what happened to the little cannon that was built to develop school spirit.

Dr. Stuart Chilton, a retired educator/journalist, lives in Stephenville. He was on the administrative staff at Tarleton State College for 12 years, 1954-1966. ]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2743 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#124 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Randy McCauley, Public Relations & Marketing Manager
254-519-5491


June 25, 2009

Effective Monday, June 29th Texas A&M University-Central Texas Offices of University Admissions, Records, VA Assistance, Academic Advising and Financial Aid will have the following new business hours:

Monday – Thursday • 7:45am to 5:45pm
Friday • 8:00am to 12:00pm

Texas A&M University-Central Texas, offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is located just off of Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Road in Killeen. For more information, call 254-519-5421 or log on to www.TAMUCT.org.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—A group of elementary school teachers from across Texas recently spent a week on Tarleton State University’s campus participating in the 15th annual Summer Agricultural Institute.

The Texas Farm Bureau sponsors the event in which educators attend workshops and participate in activities learning ways to take agriculture back to their classrooms. The teachers receive continuing education credits to help satisfy the requirements of their local school districts and three hours of graduate credit from Tarleton.

The week’s events included a field trip with destinations such as Veldhuizen Cheese Shoppe, Callaway Rope Company, Dublin Dr Pepper, Sierra Dairy and more.

At the end of their visit, the teachers were treated to a catered dinner at Tarleton’s dining hall. Keynote speaker Dr. George Austin, retired agronomist from Texas AgriLife Research, reiterated the week’s message of the importance of agriculture in the classroom.

“I’m excited you’re interested in adding ag education in your classes,” Austin said. “Things are changing quite a bit in this world, and it’s important that our kids know how important agriculture is.”

Some of the teachers were understandably hesitant about spending part of their summer vacation in a classroom setting.

“At first, I didn’t want to come,” said Cathy Wheaton, a pre-kindergarten teacher from the Iola school district. “But we learned so much, and I loved it. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Dr. Sandra Graham, associate professor in Tarleton’s agriculture services and development department, worked with Texas Farm Bureau to bring the educators to the university.

“They take an entire week out of their summer to improve their classrooms and give back to their students,” Graham said. “I really appreciate their dedication.”

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—For the last 36 years, Father’s Day has kicked off the Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School. This year was no exception as youth, aged 9-19 years old, pulled into Stephenville to attend the event hosted by Tarleton State University June 21-25.

Longtime Stephenville resident and extension specialist Dr. Bill Jackson helped organize the first camp, which was held at John Burris’ arena on the city’s outskirts. The location stayed in Stephenville for many years before floating around to various places in the state. The camp’s location finally came to Tarleton’s campus permanently about 10 years ago.

“Tarleton works with us really well,” said Scott Anderson, extension agent for Brown County as well as the camp’s main coordinator. “It’s a great central location in the state. More importantly, the people at Tarleton understand what we’re trying to accomplish with the camp.”

The camp focuses on improving the skills of all participants—from beginners to more advanced ropers who are already competing. In addition to roping skills, the camp also incorporates life lessons into each session.

“The first thing participants get to experience is life on a college campus,” Anderson said. “They stay in the dorms and eat in the cafeteria. We hope they take that real-life experience with them when they leave. But the camp also focuses on character education, being polite, arena manners, horsemanship and manners in general.”

As far as learning to rope, the school provides a positive learning environment.

“It’s really a big educational, leadership and team building opportunity for the participants,” Anderson said. “It takes all age levels working together to build each other’s skills.”

This year’s school has 52 participants from 25 counties and one from out of state.

“On average, over 20 counties are represented each year,” Anderson said. “Some years, it’s as high as 30 counties and anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of students will attend more than one camp.”

The school’s long tradition of excellence and teaching life experiences can be seen in its participants. Many have went on to earn college rodeo scholarships as well as compete in the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association.

Instructors include Ricky Long, Jerry Jackson and Cameron Fambro. Fambro came through the program, attended Tarleton and earned his engineering degree. Long has served as an instructor for 32 years and Jackson has been an instructor for 17 years.

For more information about next year’s camp, contact Anderson at (325) 646-0386 or via e-mail at sa-anderson@tamu.edu.


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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2741 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#127 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT June 24, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University has the perfect cure for area schoolchildren experiencing the mid-summer doldrums that is challenging, educational and fun.

The Summer Adventures In Learning (SAIL) program will be held on Tarleton’s campus from July 20 through Aug. 6.

Students in first through third grades will attend morning sessions from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fourth- through eighth-grade students will attend afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The SAIL program is offered by the Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE) program, in conjunction with Erath County United Way.

“SAIL students return year after year and look forward to attending the school,” said Dr. Steven Harris, TMATE director. “The teachers—Tarleton interns preparing for teaching careers—develop creative units of instruction based on specific themes or concepts. These units must appeal to students’ interests, but must also facilitate the development of state-mandated academic skills.”

The primary goal of SAIL is to benefit Stephenville and its surrounding communities in several ways. Children enjoy a unique learning experience and TMATE interns gain valuable experience in their preparation to become classroom teachers.

“This is a remarkable program that has been in place since 1987,” Harris said.

Tuition for SAIL is $50 per child for the full three-week session or $20 per week if unable to attend all sessions. An Erath County United Way grant enables parents with financial need to apply for SAIL scholarships.

For registration or additional information, log on to www.tarleton.edu/~tmate or call (254) 968-9958.

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]]> https://www.tarleton.edu/scripts/press/display.asp?id=2739 http://http://www.tarleton.edu/calendar/details.asp?E=4636&D=28371#128 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT June 23, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—For any writer, having work printed in a publication is a great accomplishment.

Tarleton State University and a group of its students will not only be published in a magazine with international subscribers, but will also be responsible for the entire production process—from start to finish.

Under faculty supervision, students in the communications and agricultural communications programs will undertake the production, design, layout, writing and photography of the “Longhorn Drover,” the official magazine of the International Texas Longhorn Association (ITLA).

“Collaborating with the International Texas Longhorn Association will afford our students an opportunity to reach out to a global community,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “This is an educational experience beyond the classroom that provides our students with real world knowledge in a hands-on environment.

The Drover is published six times a year and serves as a communication resource to keep readers updated on the association’s affairs, longhorn business and pertinent agricultural news outside the longhorn industry.

“The Drover is a tremendous opportunity for Tarleton students to gain magazine experience, apply what they’ve learned in our classrooms and show the world what they can do,” said Dan Malone, an instructor in the communications department who will supervise the project. “They’re writing and editing stories, taking photographs, laying out pages and designing ads—getting the sort of experience that will make them competitive when they enter the job market.”

According to ITLA President Larry Smith II, the contract between Tarleton and the association is a win-win.

“Along with journalistic and graphic excellence, Tarleton State University has deep roots in agriculture making this collaboration a natural fit,” Smith said. “I am excited for the future of the ‘Longhorn Drover’ and the quality of magazine the Longhorn world will have the pleasure of reading.”

According to Malone, the number of students working on the Drover will fluctuate from semester to semester. Six agricultural communication and communication juniors and seniors, including four interns, will produce the first issue. The interns are Chanté Raeke, junior agricultural communications major from Bandera; Julie Vrazel, senior agricultural communications major from Buckholts; Melissa Nolasco, senior communications major from Alvin; and Alex Holloway, senior communications major from San Antonio.

The ITLA was formed on March 9, 1990, with the purpose of establishing a member-oriented association for the development, registration and promotion of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle. ITLA is headquartered in Glen Rose and has members across the United States as well as several other countries.

The ITLA can be contacted at (254) 898-0157 or P.O. Box 2610, Glen Rose, Texas, 76043. For more information, visit www.itla.com.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Growing up in southern California, Katherine Leaveck dreamed of a career in science.

“It’s hard to say when I first became interested in astronomy because I have always loved science, especially space,” said Leaveck, 26. “I know in the fourth grade I told my dad I was going to go to college to study science, so space has been my passion since before I can remember.”

The Leaveck family moved to Dublin, Texas, when Katherine was in junior high. After graduating high school, she chose to pursue her dreams and her college career at Tarleton State University.

For a relatively small school, Tarleton has made huge strides in the area of research and development. One project, in particular, may one day change the way astronomers study stars.

Leaveck is working to develop a program that will sift through large amounts of data and allow scientists to more easily and efficiently study groups of stars.

Recent technological advances have made it possible for astronomers to accumulate large amounts of data on binary star systems.

The term “binary stars” refers to a system in which two stars revolve around a common center of mass. Astronomers study binary stars to find the masses of individual stars and study how stars evolve.

While manually sorting through this information used to be a viable option, the drastic increase in the amount of data collected called for an automated classifying system.

Leaveck, a full-time student, spends two to three hours a day sifting through information using an artificial neural network to develop a program that will automatically classify the light curves of eclipsing binary stars.

An artificial neural network is a type of artificial intelligence that mimics the behaviors and functions of human brains. In other words, by using the system, Leaveck is teaching the computer to “think” like a human.

Dr. Shaukat Goderya, director of Tarleton’s astronomy program, has worked closely with Leaveck over the past year.

“These light curves are different,” Goderya said as he described the program’s creation that was illustrated on a computer screen. “We can see that. What we’re trying to do is use mathematical tools to help the computer ‘see’ the differences, much the way the human eye can.”

Leaveck explains further.

“We're using Fourier Analysis as a way of mathematically describing the shapes of the light curves,” she said. “The way I explain this to people is that computers think in numbers, so we need to be able to describe these shapes in terms of numbers.”

The ultimate goal is to train the neural network to automatically classify the star systems on a massive scale. The project is still in its early stages, but when finished, a process that once took scientists days to complete can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.

“When it is finished, it will remove most of the routine work involved with classifying eclipsing binary stars,” Goderya said. “This is a unique and new research—there are only two or three other groups in the country working on this type of research.”

Tarleton is often at the forefront of scientific research, a testimony to the university’s commitment to excel in scholarship, teaching and learning.

“Tarleton students have won first, second and third place at national scientific research meetings such as the Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium,” said Dr. Bert Little, Associate Vice President for Academic Research. “One student’s research was even funded by Sigma Xi.”

Leaveck hopes her research will have the power to reach past the scientific community.

“You don’t have to be an astronomer to look up at the stars and wonder where they came from and how they were formed,” Leaveck said. “Hopefully, this will help to answer some of those questions.”

Tarleton has ample resources for budding astronomers and has long proven to be a great option for students interested in studying science. The university is home to a 64-seat planetarium and an observatory at its Hunewell Ranch, which houses a remotely controlled, 32-inch diameter, research-grade telescope.

“I’m really lucky to be able to study at Tarleton and use the equipment we have,” Leaveck said.

No matter your occupation or field of study, it is easy to appreciate the hours of hard work and dedication Leaveck has put in to this project.

“I’ve learned a lot since I started working on it,” she said. “I’ve had to read up on astrophysics and some upper-level math to understand the Fourier Analysis. And I’ve had to learn computer modeling—it’s time intensive.”

Leaveck has worked almost two years on the program, and Goderya estimates that it will take another two years to finish this stage of the project. By that time, Leaveck will have most likely graduated and another student will pick up where she left off.

“There are a lot of nuts and bolts that go into developing a program like this,” Goderya said. “You can’t just purchase the software and be able to do all this in an instant.”

After graduating in Spring 2011, Leaveck plans to look into graduate schools and find a career.

“I’m switching majors to environmental engineering,” she said. “I’d like to go into hazardous materials and nuclear safety, in particular. I’m thinking of going to grad school and would like to do the space life sciences program in health physics at Texas A&M. I’d like to work as an engineer for a couple of years first, though.”

Leaveck describes herself as “just a kid who never really grew out of wanting to become an astronaut.”

At this rate, NASA engineers may eventually use the program Leaveck in designing. Her response?

“That would be awesome,” she said.

Tarleton is located in Stephenville—just one hour from Fort Worth. Upgraded campus facilities and affordable tuition combined with the town’s economical cost of living, make Tarleton one of the best university values in Texas. For more information about Tarleton, visit www.tarleton.edu.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Ben and Nellie Baty Endowed Scholarship was recently established to benefit students majoring in marketing or business management at Tarleton State University.

The recipient of the scholarship must have a 3.0 grade-point average, demonstrate strong academic performance and exhibit leadership qualities such as participating in student activities or part-time employment to financially supplement their education. Priority will be given to U.S. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) students.

This scholarship was endowed through the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc.

A ceremonial gift agreement signing honoring Mr. and Mrs. Baty was held on May 26. In attendance were Calvin Spindor, Tarleton Foundation president; Dr. Rusty Freed, department head of management, marketing and administrative systems; Mr. and Mrs. Baty; Dr. Brad Chilton, vice president of Enrollment and Information Management; and Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio.

Baty attended Tarleton from 1948 to 1950. While at Tarleton, he served as captain of the Cadet Corps and served as “F” Company Commander. He was a charter member of the Wainwright Rifles and served as Platoon Leader. After serving in the U.S. Army, Baty received his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1957 from Texas A&M University. He joined the Shell Company in 1957, where he retired after 38 years of service.

Mr. Baty served for seven years on the Foundation board of directors—four of those on the executive board as secretary, vice president and president. His service was essential to the continuing growth of the Foundation Endowment. He remains involved with the Foundation as a board member emeritus.

The Tarleton Foundation was established in 1978 to provide financial assistance to Tarleton State University. The members of its board of directors commit their time and resources to help the university and its students.

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By Nathan Smith

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS— The smell of wood shavings and sounds of animals are two things only experienced at a livestock show. From early morning feedings to show day preparation, it takes dedication and desire to be successful. It also requires much patience and learning from June to January. The experience a show project brings is unique and a few more youth in Erath County were able to gain valuable lessons this past show season with the help of a small group of Tarleton State University students.

These Tarleton students joined forces with the Stephenville Foster’s Home for Children to provide foster home youth with the opportunity to raise and show animals. The program is known as Foster's Home Ag Support Team (FHAST).

Foster’s Home addresses the needs of troubled children and families by providing them with residential group care, foster family care and adoptions.

The program began six years ago with three girls and three goats and proved to be a success. The spirits of these young girls soared as they felt the pride involved with being responsible and dedicated.

This past year there was a desire to expand the program and allow the Foster's Home Children to have the opportunity to interact with college students. The thought was that the home's children could have a mentor who would not only help them with their show animals, but also develop a bond with a young adult who greatly needed a positive role mode in their lives.

The college mentors formed a team that supported the home’s children with their show animals, teaching showmanship, caring for the animals and became role models.

Through the donation of time, services and products from many individuals in Erath and Parker counties, the program is growing. More than $15,000 dollars worth of feed was donated by ACCO Show Feeds from Cargill Animal Nutrition have allowed the program to expand to include more animals and youth.

Ag Lifestyles, a television program aired on RFD-TV network, featured the group of Foster’s children and Tarleton students grooming animals in preparation for the Erath County Livestock Show.

“There have been several people who have done this sort of thing in the past,” said Dr. Barry Lambert, animal science department head. “Jerry Jones contacted me and asked me if I could find some Tarleton students who would be interested in helping in a mentor capacity.”

Lambert said that one reason for encouraging Tarleton students to interact was to encourage the foster children to think more seriously about attending college.

“We paired two Tarleton students to one foster student,” Lambert said. “We felt like this scenario would provide the most opportunity for both our students and the 25 foster students.”

Tarleton students worked a few hours each week to help the foster children learn about their animals and provide showmanship instruction. FHAST students were also able to gain insight into the lives of the foster children.

“It was great opportunity for me to grow as a person,” said Jeralyn Stephens, a sophomore agricultural communications major from McKinney, Texas. “More than that though, I was able to help a child build a meaningful relationship. These kids are so strong and have been through a lot. This program allowed me to realize that I should not take things for granted and to focus on the positive aspects of life.”

Tarleton will continue its participation in this program and hopes to include more learning areas as well as to use more student volunteers.

“We hope to expand this program,” Lambert said. “We want to get other departments and academic colleges involved. It’s not something that is specific to showing animals. It could be sports, art or music. We feel that we could make an impact on these children’s lives through these types of mentoring programs.”

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—A Tarleton State University alumnus recently endowed a scholarship to benefit math and/or science majors preparing to become teachers.

The Truman T. Bell Scholarship Endowment Fund was established through the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc.

Bell graduated in 1971 from Tarleton and received a master’s degree in education from Tarleton in 1975. He previously served as the director of financial aid and career services at Tarleton. Bell has also served on the Tarleton Foundation board of directors.

Bell left Tarleton to served as director of career services at Texas Tech University. It was there he made a connection with a Conoco Corporation executive. He left Tech and went to work as a “headhunter” for Conoco. After a merger/acquisition, Bell went to work for Exxon as a headhunter and then moved into the charitable giving area.

He now is the Senior Program Officer in Education and Diversity Global Community Relations of Exxon Mobil Corporation in Irving, Texas. ExxonMobil Corporation is a matching gift company with a focus on the areas of math and science.

A ceremonial gift agreement signing honoring Bell was held on May 27. In addition to Bell, those in attendance were Ben Baty and Col. Will Tate, Foundation board members emeritus; Lana Wells Collier and Barbara Terrell, Foundation board members; Dr. Jill Burk, dean of the College of Education; Rueben Walter, Foundation board member; Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio; and Dr. James Pierce, dean of the College of Science and Technology.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Technology recently acquired a microwave anechoic chamber from the U.S. Air Force through Lockheed Martin.

The chamber is an enclosed metal structure with the inside covered in a material designed to absorb energy directed toward it. This radar-absorbing material, or RAM, allows scientists to study known and foreign materials without interference from surrounding sources.

“Tarleton’s chamber is designed to absorb frequencies within the X-band, which is between about 8 GHz and 12 GHz,” said Dr. Falih Ahmad, associate professor in engineering and physics. “Any emission of X-band frequencies toward the walls of the chamber will not return echoes. This creates a ‘quiet zone.’ Ideally, we can transmit and receive data without corruption by noise or unwanted signal bouncing of the chamber’s walls. It is very accurate.”

Ahmad conducts independent research for the U.S. Department of the Army. He spread the word to contacts in those communities about the university’s need for such equipment.

Ahmad was contacted by the Air Force shortly before Christmas and offered the chamber. He consulted with the department head and plans were quickly made to bring the chamber to Tarleton.

“It was shipped to Tarleton for less than $3,000,” Ahmad said. “Central receiving unloaded it, and the construction department assembled it.”

Ahmad was instrumental in acquiring the chamber, but he is quick to point out that he could not have done it alone.

“We were able to retrieve the chamber because of all the good people I came across, both internally and externally,” Ahmad said. “That includes the dean all the way to the person who carefully operated the pallet jack and the Air Force and Lockheed Martin. I’m very thankful for everyone’s help.”

The chamber has so far been very economical, but more work and money must be put into it before it is entirely operational.

“I plan to submit proposals to get outside support,” Ahmad said. “We’re hoping to get support from the National Science Foundation.”

Once operational, the chamber will be used for undergraduate research and to conduct classes such as communication theory and microwave theory. Ahmad also hopes to see future courses in antenna theory and satellite/digital communication theory.

Fortunately, some students are already reaping the educational benefits of the chamber. One such student is Patrick Kerr. He works as an undergraduate student research assistant in the engineering department and will help Ahmad with the chamber’s activities.

“The best thing I’ll get out of the chamber is that it’s real-word experience, not something from a book,” Kerr said.

Kerr is in the Air Force and will become an officer when he graduates from Tarleton next May. He has been working on automatic target recognition for the Army. Ahmad calls him a “bright student” who is “good with his mind and with his hands.”

The anechoic chamber is among many attractions that draw undergraduate students to Tarleton’s science program. The university also houses a fully robotic, 32-inch research-grade telescope and a particle accelerator.

“Tarleton doesn’t offer advanced degrees in engineering, but we have pieces of equipment that are as good as those in some doctorate programs,” said Dr. Daniel Marble, department head of engineering and physics. “I get calls all the time from people asking what kind of research we have going on.”

Marble acknowledges the importance of research, but sees something greater at work.

“This equipment is good for research, but more importantly it’s a chance for our undergraduate students to have access to something they normally wouldn’t have been exposed to,” Marble said. “It’s things like this that get bright, young kids to come to Tarleton, and I like having bright, young kids in my classrooms.”

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Dr. T. Lindsay Baker, Tarleton State University history professor, recently spoke in Kansas and Nebraska about energy history.

Baker gave two talks on wind power history at the Kansas Oil Museum in El Dorado, Kan., in conjunction with the annual International Windmillers’ Trade Fair. The June 3 lectures focused on “The Manufacture of North American Windmills” and on “Tex Burdick, Recorder of the Windmill Men.”

The following day Baker organized and presented a windmill trivia contest for participants at the gathering that featured both modern and antique wind machines.

On June 7, Baker spoke at an event held at Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Neb. The site is the location of the first 160-acre homestead created through the 1862 Homestead Act, which made farms on federal lands available to thousands of agriculturists.

The Nebraska lectured focused on “Windmills and Western Ranching.” Baker also signed copies of his book, “American Windmills: An Album of Historic Photographs,” published by the University of Oklahoma Press.

In addition to teaching history, Baker serves as director of Tarleton’s W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas, a museum and research center located at the coal-mining ghost town of Thurber, Texas.

The Gordon Center is located in Thurber at exit 367 on Interstate 20 midway between Fort Worth and Abilene. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (254) 968-1886.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Agricultural education teachers from across the United States will descend upon Tarleton State University’s campus to participate in the Delta Conference. The conference will be held June 21-26 and provide hands-on leadership and classroom activities.

The national five-day learning event was developed by the National FFA Organization for agricultural education teachers to help prepare the teachers to serve nearly 1.3 million students enrolled in agricultural education courses throughout the United States.



Named “Delta” in reference to the Greek symbol for change, the conference is based on the premise that “every student in every classroom can learn through every teacher.”



Previous Delta Conferences were held at Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2005 and Indianapolis, Ind., home to the National FFA Organization, in 2006. The Delta Conference is in its third year at Tarleton. The 2007 and 2008 conferences were both a huge success. Tarleton’s 2007 conference was the first Delta to be hosted by an organization other than the National FFA Organization.



Dr. Kyle McGregor, associate professor in the agricultural services and development at Tarleton, is once again heading up the conference at Tarleton.



“It’s really a full-contact conference,” McGregor said. “Agricultural educators will be learning the most modern, brain-based, cooperative and active teaching techniques coupled with advanced leadership development. This year’s conference will bring outstanding agricultural educators from 14 states across the nation, and is poised to be another successful event.”



The conference goal is also to help ensure every student enrolled in an agricultural education course is ready to make a positive contribution in today’s world.



Tarleton’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, along with title sponsor, CEV Multimedia, Lubbock, Texas, and local donors, will sponsor the event. 

Conference participants will also be teamed-up with master teacher mentors to be coached in engagement strategies, personal and professional development, leadership development and community involvement.



“We recruit teacher mentors in the field who have received advanced training in cognitive coaching and pedagogy and will serve as mentors at the conference and throughout the year,” McGregor said. “Typically the conference participants will get started first thing in the morning and it’s common for them to continue working late into the night.” 



Tarleton is known as a national leader in agricultural education teacher certification and produces 30 to 45 agricultural science instructors each year. The university’s agricultural services and development department offers students varied opportunities for degrees ranging from general degrees to teaching, extension and industry to communications as well as an international degree.



To learn more about the conference and scheduled activities, go online to www.tarleton.edu/~deltaconference.



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By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Rec Kidz Camp is now holding registration for both summer sessions.

Children ages six through 12 are welcome to come and enjoy sports, swimming and games and learn about fitness, nutrition and outdoor skills.

Session I will be held June 15-19 and session II will be held July 27-31. Camp will last from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Childcare is available before the start of each session beginning at 7:30 a.m. and available afterward with children picked up no later than 5:30 p.m.

The cost is $100 per session with an additional $15 for any needed childcare.

For more information and to view the registration and waiver forms, visit the recreational sports Web site at www.tarleton.edu/~recsports.

Visit the recreational sports office Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign up.

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THURBER, TEXAS—The booming town of Thurber played an integral part in the industrial development of Texas.

And those workers who made history also played—sports.

Tarleton State University’s W. K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas will host a temporary exhibit of Thurber’s popular sports.

The exhibit, titled “A Company Town at Play,” opens at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, with a free lecture about the history of baseball by Robert Bluthardt, director of Fort Concho National Historic Landmark in San Angelo and an authority on baseball in Texas.

Bluthardt will examine the social history of baseball, how it affected the United States nationally and what the game meant for the company town of Thurber.

This exhibit highlights the enthusiasm with which these hardworking employees and their families played. Miners and brick workers engaged in sports and competitive games as a stress reliever, way to socialize with others and enjoy life.

Bocce ball, croquet, tennis, swimming and races were all popular, but baseball was king. The teams evolved to compete all over the region, including company-sponsored teams, such as the Armour Lone Stars from Fort Worth.

The exhibition will continue through Sunday, Aug. 30.

The Gordon Center is located in Thurber at exit 367 on Interstate 20 midway between Fort Worth and Abilene. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (254) 968-1886.

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University has released its ‘A’ Honor Roll list for the spring 2009 semester. Students listed on the ‘A’ Honor Roll have a 4.0 grade point ratio on the 4.0 system and are taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.



Information for the ‘A’ Honor Roll list is provided to the Office of Media Relations from the Office of Academic Affairs. Questions concerning the list should be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs at (254) 968-9992.

Students are listed in alphabetical order by the hometown they have on file with the university.

Abbott, TX
Kaska, Sara - Accounting major at Stephenville campus

Abilene, TX
Zelisko, Melanie - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus

Aledo, TX
Beckham, Kelli - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Coleman, Sarah - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Manous, Aaron - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Alvarado, TX
Chernosky, Alexis - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Olson, Carlee - Pre Law major at Stephenville campus

Aneroid, SK, Canada
Switzer, Bailee - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Arlington, TX
Boyd, Candace - Medical Lab Technology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Gooch, Gunner - Medical Lab Technology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
McCain, Susan - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Rose, Melissa - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Roten, Amber - Medical Lab Technology major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Austin, TX
Pavelka, Danelle - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Tunison, Brieana - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Azle, TX
Chrysler, Dina - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Haddock, Kathryn - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Bangs, TX
Ross, John - History major at Stephenville campus

Becket, Mass.
Torchia, Teresa - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus

Bedford, TX
McNabb, Monica - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Belton, TX
Barmore, Sarah - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus
Conner, Abby - Political Science major at Stephenville campus

Benbrook, TX
Autry, Susan - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
McKinney, Autumn - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Bluff Dale, TX
Godwin, Kate - Art major at Stephenville campus

Brady, TX
Remini, John - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Breckenridge, TX
Giebler, Azure - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Ornelas, Viridiana - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Power, Nolan - Chemistry major at Stephenville campus

Bridgeport, TX
Moore, Maggie - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Selz, Andrea - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Bronte, TX
Webb, Cheyenne - Human Science major at Stephenville campus

Brookshire, TX
Jamison, Briana - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus

Brownwood, TX
Canon, James - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Hallum, Courtney - PrePhysical Therapy major at Stephenville campus

Buna, TX
Holland, Cody - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Burleson, TX
O'Neal, Victoria - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
O'Rourke, Kellie - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Ogle, Courtney - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Rhodes, Heather - Interdisciplinary Business major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Burnet, TX
Gutierrez, Rubin - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus

Cedar Hill, TX
Brown, Chuck - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Chappell Hill, TX
Slattery, Drew - Marketing major at Stephenville campus

Cisco, TX
Alford, Lorie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Byers, Chloe - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Miner, Talon - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Nichols, Julie - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus

Claude, TX
Minkley, Melody - Agronomy and Range Management major at Stephenville campus
Skarke, Tori - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Cleburne, TX
Austin, Lloya - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Carrell, Justin - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Holveck, Kourtney - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Meland, Kimberly - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Parnell, Sarah - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Clifton, TX
Grelle, Jordan - Music major at Stephenville campus

Coleman, TX
Perdue, Codi - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Collinsville, TX
Morris, Lesleigh - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Comanche, TX
Maldonado, Marisa - Undeclared major at Stephenville campus
Marwitz, Jacob - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Sandoval, Anthony - Finance major at Stephenville campus

Coppell, TX
Frederich, Olivia - Music major at Stephenville campus

Copperas Cove, TX
Blum, Aileen - English major at Stephenville campus

Covington, TX
Read, Rachel - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Cresson, TX
Maharjan, Mohit - Marketing major at Stephenville campus

Crowley, TX
Elliott, Alison - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Lindsey, Jon - Business Administration major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Dallas, TX
Bartush, Kathryn - Histotechnology major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Dayton, TX
Terrell, Gina - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

De Leon, TX
Bartley, Kevin - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Morganstean, Nicole - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Nabors, Elizabeth - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Vargas, Marisa - Management major at Stephenville campus

Decatur, TX
Talley, Peggy - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Denton, TX
Luckey, Crystal - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Dublin, TX
Brownlee, Marcie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Lopez, Maria - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rainwater, Leigh - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Sparks, Kayla - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Warner, Joseph - Undeclared major at Stephenville campus
Whisenant, Mattie - PrePhysical Therapy major at Stephenville campus

Early, TX
Garrett, Rebecca - Art major at Stephenville campus
Woods, Rachel - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Eastland, TX
Elrod, Portia - Art major at Stephenville campus
Klein, Jordan - Administrative Systems major at Stephenville campus

Eddy, TX
Gray, Michael - Psychology major at Waco campus
Tindell, Jodi - Business Occupations major at Waco campus

Euless, TX
Deuerling, Staci - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Dodds, Catherine - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Johnson, Jami - Accounting major at Stephenville campus

Fort Worth, TX
Adhikari Sharma, Shantosh - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Carpenter, Tamara - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Cavin, Caroline - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
King, Onica - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Manske, Elizabeth - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Ocampo, Noemi - Histotechnology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Porter, Cassidi - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Raymond, Anthony - Physics major at Stephenville campus
Scott, Jonathan - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Seals, Jason - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus

Gatesville, TX
Gohlke, Jedidiah - Mathematics major at Stephenville campus
Radke, Bobby - Management major at Gatesville campus

Glen Rose, TX
Alldredge, Aaron - Finance major at Stephenville campus
De Reza, Areli - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Espinosa, Jose - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Gibson, Charles - Undeclared major at Stephenville campus
Hurtado, April - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Phillips, Jedediah - English major at Stephenville campus
Reiff, Jared - History major at Stephenville campus

Godley, TX
Preissinger, Natalie - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus

Goldthwaite, TX
McCulloch, Austin - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Graham, TX
Thompson, Kathryn - History major at Stephenville campus

Granbury, TX
Agrue, Michelle - Marketing major at Stephenville campus
Barrett Finck, Amy - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Bentke, Chelsea - Human Resources Management major at Stephenville campus
Brock, Heather - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Buck, Megan - Chemistry major at Stephenville campus
Crow, J - PrePharmacy major at Stephenville campus
Darling, Stephanie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Floyd, Erica - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Fraley, James - History major at Stephenville campus
Gatewood, Lindsay - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Kirby, Lori - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Kopp, Tanya - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Kostecka, Brittney - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Nation, Robert - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Robertson, Billie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Shafer, Sarah - Management major at Stephenville campus
Stahl, Kaycee - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Wilkins, Ashley - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Wilson, Nikki - PrePhysical Therapy major at Stephenville campus

Grandview, TX
Irwin, David - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Grapevine, TX
Cunniff, Brittany - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Hale Center, TX
Bryan, Kelsey - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Hamilton, TX
Barron, Sonya - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Payne, Katherine - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Harper, TX
Sims, Crystal - English major at Stephenville campus

Hico, TX
Ballmann, Charles - Physics major at Stephenville campus
Lane, Danya - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Mabry, Lensie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Till, Trevor - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus

Hillsboro, TX
McCreless, Rebekah - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Walker, Benjamin - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Houston, TX
Simmons, Brandie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Hutto, TX
Gibson, Claire - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Iredell, TX
Elrod, Nathan - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus

Jacksboro, TX
Cooper, Caitlyn - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Junction, TX
Haschke, Jillian - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Keene, TX
Daigle, Robert - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Keller, TX
Brown, Benjamin - History major at Stephenville campus
Hughes, James - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Kerrville, TX
Lenard, Craig - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Kingsbury, TX
Meyers, Danielle - Wildlife Management major at Stephenville campus

Kingwood, TX
Stitt, Allison - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

La Vernia, TX
Black, Christi - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Lampasas, TX
Hensley, Joanna - Communications major at Stephenville campus

Liberty Hill, TX
Case, Robert - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Simpson, Josh - Management major at Stephenville campus

Llano, TX
Dudley, Nathan - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Lorena, TX
Fry, Charles - Music major at Stephenville campus
McGinty, Sudie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Provence, Renee - Business Occupations major at Waco campus

Mabank, TX
Culver, Emily - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Manor, TX
Smith, Cassidy - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Mansfield, TX
Howerton, Donna - Histotechnology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Nail, Ashley - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Marble Falls, TX
Becker, Megan - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Cambanis, Ashley - Music major at Stephenville campus
Noblin, Ashlee - Management major at Stephenville campus

Mart, TX
Schlemmer, TraeAnn - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus

May, TX
Gorka, Kathleen - Economics major at Stephenville campus
Kelton, LaRhonda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Mc Gregor, TX
McIver, Mallory - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Mesquite, TX
Barnes, Angela - Psychology major at Stephenville campus

Midlothian, TX
Kassen, John - Music major at Stephenville campus
Krueger, Hailey - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Mineola, TX
Bland, James - Management major at Stephenville campus

Mineral Wells, TX
Kidwiler, Ashley - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Seay, Rachel - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus

Moody, TX
Stone, Renee - Criminal Justice major at Waco campus

Morgan, TX
Kennedy, Andreas - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Morton, TX
Sears, Shonda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Mullin, TX
Moseley, Jacob - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Nemo, TX
McPherson, Jessica - Management major at Stephenville campus

New London, TX
Peiskee, James - Engineering Physics major at Stephenville campus

Palmer, TX
Carter, Kiahrae - PreMedical major at Stephenville campus

Paradise, TX
Pearson, Bailey - English major at Stephenville campus

Pflugerville, TX
Lindholm, Garrett - Management major at Stephenville campus
Nuut, Aaron - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus

Poolville, TX
Hardin, Erica - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus

Ranger, TX
Draper, Allison - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Miniaci, Jessica - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Wheat, Remington - Engineering major at Stephenville campus

Richardson, TX
Birinyi, Amanda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Busby, Breinne - Medical Lab Technology major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Rising Star, TX
Haan, Ashleigh - Art major at Stephenville campus
Long, Tylan - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Robinson, TX
York, Meredith - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Rotan, TX
Clements, Bethany - Communications major at Stephenville campus

Royse City, TX
Grote, Sarah - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Saint Jo, TX
Chaffin, Kaitlyn - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus

San Angelo, TX
Dahl, Amy - Human Science major at Stephenville campus

San Antonio, TX
Black, Kyle - History major at Stephenville campus
Bozer, Braden - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Garibay, Marissa - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Gwinn, Coe - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Wohl, Katherine - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

San Marcos, TX
Rector, Melissa - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Sanger, TX
Sisco, Erin - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Santo, TX
Chesnut, Ethan - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Colvin, Lydia - Spanish major at Stephenville campus

Schertz, TX
Swinney, Jared - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus

Seminole, TX
Pipkin, Zach - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Sidney, TX
Allen, Colby - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus

Springtown, TX
Shaw, Kristen - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Stephenville, TX
Abraham, Megan - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Baugh, Stacie - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Bedwell, Cody - Political Science major at Stephenville campus
Bracy, Justina - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Byford, Kimberly - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Chapman, Faith - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Clark, Jason - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Coggin, Maggie - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Daniels, Ashley - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Daniels, Rainy - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Davis, Trussell - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Foster, Addie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Frazier, Rebecca - English major at Stephenville campus
Fuhrmann, Cletus - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Garza, Heather - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Gaston, Joshua - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Gaston, Marielle - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Greenway, Emily - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Gruetzner, Jessica - Marketing major at Waco campus
Hansen, Chelsea - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Headley, Tiffani - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Hewitt, Lonnie - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Holmes, Miranda - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Hooper, Ashton - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Houston, Abby - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Howell, Christopher - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Jeske, Rhonda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Jina, Sangeeta - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Killingsworth, Heather - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Kumar, Asim - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Long, Shiloh - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus
Lovelace, Matthew - Music major at Stephenville campus
Lowery, Katie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Lyons, Kristina - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
MacDonald, Alexa - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Mayfield, Rachael - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Mayfield, Will - Mathematics major at Stephenville campus
McElfresh, Brent - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Middleton, Alyssa - Mathematics major at Stephenville campus
Moncrief, Mikka - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Monk, Justin - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Montgomery, Victoria - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Motley, Cheyenne - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Oneal, Darla - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Palmer, Ty - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Pape, Ben - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus
Pelfrey, Joshua - Finance major at Stephenville campus
Perryman, Amy - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Peters, Brian - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Powell, Daniel - Manufacturing Engineering Technology major at Stephenville campus
Priddy, Shayla - Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Ross, Ryan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rutledge, Megan - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Sanders, Kresslyn - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus
Sandidge, Charly - Management major at Stephenville campus
Sands, Valerie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Shearer, Steven - Industrial Occupations major at Stephenville campus
Sirman, Callie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Sladen, Brandy - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Slemmons, Courtney - Mathematics major at Stephenville campus
Sparkman, Jordan - Biology major at Stephenville campus
St. Clair, Cassandra - Music major at Stephenville campus
Stephens, Jeralyn - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Stone, Austin - Finance major at Stephenville campus
Tyre, Chad - Physics major at Stephenville campus
Vanderpool, Matthew - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Wang, Paul - Economics major at Stephenville campus
Warren, Sarah - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
White, Jenna - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Wnek, Sarah - Music major at Stephenville campus
Woller, Kevin - Engineering Physics major at Stephenville campus
Wood, Whitney - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Young, Elizabeth - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Zarosky, Mary - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Talpa, TX
Elkin, Cheyenne - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Temple, TX
Grisham, Christi - Animal Industries major at Stephenville campus
Hook, Ailia - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Jirasek, Matthew - PrePharmacy major at Stephenville campus
Pleasant, Courtney - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Throckmorton, TX
Jacobs, Halie - PreDental major at Stephenville campus

Tolar, TX
Ives, Jared - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Warren, Michael - Mathematics major at Stephenville campus

Troy, TX
Warren, Jason - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus

Uvalde, TX
Shipman, Lana - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Valley Mills, TX
Gaidusek, Magain - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Waco, TX
Carlisle, Katherine - Applied Science major at Waco campus
Dodgen, Tiffany - Criminal Justice major at Waco campus
Hawes, Elizabeth - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Johnson, Jennifer - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Kincaid, Nikki - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus
Mccarty, Anson - Psychology major at Waco campus
York, Jon - Business Occupations major at Waco campus

Weatherford, TX
Almquist, Cassidy - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Barker, Velvet - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Brasuell, John - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Campbell, Jamie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Crowe, Ginger - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Hammond, Kelly - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus
Ivey, James - English major at Stephenville campus
Neely, Brittny - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Pearson, Meagan - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Small, Angilina - Applied Science major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Smith, Sherri - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Underwood, Adrian - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Visnovsky, Vladimir - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Wakefield, Kacey - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

West, TX
Kolar, Laura - Applied Science major at Waco campus
Uptmore, Leigh - Psychology major at Waco campus

Wichita Falls, TX
Mareth, Inge - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Willow Park, TX
Fenton, Leslie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Yoakum, TX
Bourgo, Alisha - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Zephyr, TX
Cook, Lisa - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus

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STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The Distinguished Students list for the spring 2009 semester has been released by Tarleton State University.

Distinguished students include freshman and sophomore students who have a minimum 3.25 grade point ratio (GPR) and no grade lower than a ‘C,’ and juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPR with no grade lower than a ‘C.’ All must be in good standing with the university.

Information for this list was received from the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information about the list, please contact the Academic Affairs’ office at (254) 968-9992.

Students are listed in alphabetical order by the hometown they have on file with the university.

Abbott, TX
Pustejovsky, Kathy - Applied Science major at Waco campus
Sustala, Shellie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Abilene, TX
Benavides, Stacen - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Brashears, Kayla - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Brown, Kathryn - English major at Stephenville campus
Coston, Keely - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Eidson, Samuel - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Evans, Salania - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus
Gibbs, Brandon - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Starkey, Sarah - Music major at Stephenville campus
Wagley, Washburn, Dustin - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Adkins, TX
Powers, Amber - PrePhysical Therapy major at Stephenville campus

Albany, TX
Noble, Kirstin - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus
Palmore, Joseph - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus

Aledo, TX
Farnkoff, Erik - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Fickett, John - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Gingles, Nathan - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Grillo, Katherine - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Parker, Christopher - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Richardson, Cassi - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus

Allen, TX
Hamner, Jamie - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Keim, Caroline - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Stiney, Melissa - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Zeisler, Sarah - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus

Alvarado, TX
Beck, Soundrea - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Bishop, Sheila - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Bural, Nathaniel - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Farr, Amber - Marketing major at Stephenville campus
Woodard, Jessica - History major at Stephenville campus

Angleton, TX
Chambless, Bianca - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Chambless, Rayna - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Anna, TX
Hall, Kevin - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus

Aquilla, TX
Pinner, Will - Applied Science major at Waco campus

Archer City, TX
White, Lindsay - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Arlington, TX
Biby, Catherine - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Brech, Sarah - Theatre major at Stephenville campus
Coffey, Jessica - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Cooper, Carla - Finance major at Stephenville campus
Evans, Monique - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Highland, Justin - Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Howard, Clay - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Peterman, William - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Thapa, Gobinda - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
White, Kelsey - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Wright, Daniel - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus

Atlanta, TX
Sanders, Kristin - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Aubrey, TX
Whitfield, Richard - Accounting major at Stephenville campus

Aurora, TX
Hairrell, Jerald - Engineering Physics major at Stephenville campus

Austin, TX
Brown, Brandy - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Carter, Lindsay - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Kammlah, Mason - Management major at Stephenville campus
Lilly, Dawson - Wildlife Management major at Stephenville campus
May, Ryan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
McBrearty, Shea - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Palm, Morgan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Reissnecker, Felix - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Spears, Emily - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Wolfe, Andrew - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Axtell, TX
Allen, Amanda - Psychology major at Waco campus
Brown, Terri - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus
Graves, Brittany - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Ramirez, Daniel - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Azle, TX
Lowe, Kasey - Business Occupations major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Morris, Bryson - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus

Bandera, TX
Berg, Josie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Raeke, Chante - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Bangs, TX
Ratto, Cade - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus

Bedford, TX
Cochrane, Brittani - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Martin, Sarah - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
McKee-Forest, Lillian - Psychology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
McNabb, Heather - Management major at Stephenville campus
Mezanazi, Nadia - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Morrow, Stephanie - Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Standifer, Erin - Music major at Stephenville campus

Bellevue, TX
Garrison, Riley - Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Garrison, Tyler - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Tyson, Callie - Management major at Stephenville campus

Bellmead, TX
Blancett, Alvin - Applied Science major at Waco campus

Belton, TX
Bass, Carolyn - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Clawson, Ashley - Music major at Stephenville campus

Ben Wheeler, TX
Milligan, Jayna - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Benbrook, TX
Carroll, Maria - Business Administration major at Stephenville campus
Courtney, Jana - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Davis, Courtney - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Kaufman, Stephanie - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Offutt, Rachel - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Whipple, Jarrett - Management major at Stephenville campus

Benjamin, TX
Moorhouse, Jessica - Accounting major at Stephenville campus

Bennett, Colo.
Lewis, Dillon - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Blanket, TX
Schuman, John - Finance major at Stephenville campus

Blessing, TX
Neely, Kati - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Bluff Dale, TX
Tomlinson, Krystal - Undecided major at Stephenville campus

Boerne, TX
Best, Levi - Environmental Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Cotton, Ashley - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Emily - Marketing major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Michelle - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Skeels, Allison - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus

Bonham, TX
Lipford, Daniel - Political Science major at Stephenville campus

Boyd, TX
Dean, Jillian - PreMedical major at Stephenville campus

Brackettville, TX
Hunt, Daphne - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Brady, TX
Richardson, Dorothy - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Breckenridge, TX
Boland, Christine - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Easley, Marlie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Trisha - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Langford, Ronda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Latham, Monica - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Martinez, Mayra - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Patterson, Tanner - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Bridgeport, TX
Freeman, Whitney - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rose, Brock - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Brookesmith, TX
Schoen, Mitsy - Finance major at Stephenville campus

Brownwood, TX
Bannister, Courtney - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Collins, Charles - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Manley, Teneal - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Myers, Ryan - Engineering major at Stephenville campus
Newman, Diana - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
O'Neal, Misty - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Oliver, Shane - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Standridge, Amber - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Torian, Dena - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Truitt, Tyler - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
White, Cheryse - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Williams, Walter - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Willson, Michael - Agronomy and Range Management major at Stephenville campus

Bryson, TX
Jennings, Amanda - Liberal Studies major at Stephenville campus

Buckholts, TX
Vrazel, Julie - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Buda, TX
Thames, Jason - Agribusiness major at Stephenville campus

Burleson, TX
Campbell, Sarah - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Clapp, Ashley - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Fisher, Tiffany - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Gerstenmeier, Kristen - Spanish major at Stephenville campus
Havis, Cole - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Johnson, Melissa - Music major at Stephenville campus
Lambert, Tamara - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Land, Cory - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Lopez, Kalinda - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus
Mason, Amanda - English major at Stephenville campus
Neal, Austin - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Pruett, Kelli - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rainwater, Tanner - Management major at Stephenville campus
Redman, Stephanie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rueter, Yvonne - Applied Science major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Williamson, Julia - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus
Willmoth, Seth - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Caldwell, TX
Trnka, Kymberlee - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Cameron, TX
Riola, Scott - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus
Sigler, Jason - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Canton, TX
Eberhart, Travis - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Forbus, Tiffanie - Art major at Stephenville campus

Carbon, TX
Preston, Meghan - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Carlton, TX
Christian, Zane - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus

Carrollton, TX
Estrada, Lisa - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Cedar Hill, TX
Fitzgibbon, Kelsey - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Guinn, Devin - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus
Kaster, Benjamin - Chemistry major at Stephenville campus
Knott, Cody - Music major at Stephenville campus
Ogunoye, Adewale - PreMedical major at Stephenville campus

Cedar Park, TX
Hinojosa, Reynaldo - Communications major at Stephenville campus

Celeste, TX
Claxton, Rachel - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus

Celina, TX
DelPlato, Michael - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Jackson, Meredith - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Central City, Neb.
Eppert, Kirby - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus

Charlotte, TX
Paxton, McKenzie - Psychology major at Stephenville campus

Cibolo, TX
Bell, Lyndsey - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Cisco, TX
Henry, Chelsea - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
McIntire, Monte - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Weiser, Kimberly - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Clearmont, Wyo.
Gorzalka, Charles - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Cleburne, TX
Bailey, Kendra - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Bullard, Sarah - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Byars, Callyn - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Chapman, Jonathan - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Cox, Clinton - Music major at Stephenville campus
Ellis, Griffin - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Matthews, Jennifer - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Mcdonald, Meghan - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Menzies, Bryce - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Morgan, Bradley - Art major at Stephenville campus
Ndhlovu, Simangele - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Pinkerton, Brittany - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Richardson, Kurt - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Runnels, Jeffrey - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Sickels, Jessica - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Surratt, Steven - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Williams, Megan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Clifton, TX
Blassingame, David - Applied Science major at Waco campus
Gonzalez, Jessica - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Lodrigue, Deborah - Psychology major at Waco campus
Necessary, Amanda - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Villalpando, Mario - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Coleman, TX
O'Shields, Amanda - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Tabor, Candice - Economics major at Stephenville campus
Vasquez, Adria - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus

College Station, TX
Robinson, Lance - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Szymanski, Jessica - Chemistry major at Stephenville campus
Warren, Shaunte - Psychology major at Stephenville campus

Colorado City, TX
Clay, Joni - Music major at Stephenville campus

Comanche, TX
Cortez, Martha - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Feist, Chayden - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Martin, Mark - Art major at Stephenville campus
Patterson, Courtney - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Roman, Clayton - PreDental major at Stephenville campus
Salazar, Vanessa - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Smith, Sheryl - Undecided major at Stephenville campus

Comfort, TX
Jennings, Kalyn - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Werner, Christopher - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Coppell, TX
Degarmo, Sarah - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Copperas Cove, TX
Reeves, John - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus

Corinth, TX
Waggoner, Chelsey - Undecided major at Stephenville campus

Corpus Christi, TX
Morales, Briana - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Sodek, Mitchell - Environmental Engineering major at Stephenville campus

Cottonwood Shores, TX
Daniel, Diedre - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Cotulla, TX
Stiles, Sarah - Music major at Stephenville campus

Crooked Creek, AB, Canada
Kramps, Kasey - Animal Industres major at Stephenville campus

Cross Plains, TX
Payne, Ryan - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Crowley, TX
Nelson, Jake - Math major at Stephenville campus
Randall, Brittany - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

D’Hanis, TX
Ulbrich, Ashton - Management major at Stephenville campus

Dallas, TX
Brooke, Natasha - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus
Haley, Brittnie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

De Leon, TX
Davis, Ashley - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Golden, Mary - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Long, Stephanie - English major at Stephenville campus
McCarty, Kia - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Prado, Jessica - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Wright, Dustin - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Denton, TX
Collier, Casey - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Daniels, Stephanie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Davis, Kimberly - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
McCary, Courtney - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Riley, Davie - Human Science major at Stephenville campus

Desdemona, TX
Shirley, Brittany - Human Science major at Stephenville campus

DeSoto, TX
Holland, Robert - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rutledge, Susanna - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Wittmann, Adam - Industrial Occupations major at Stephenville campus

Devine, TX
Kaminski, Emily - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus

Donie, TX
Dieterich, Tiffany - Psychology major at Waco campus

Dripping Springs, TX
Mullen, Mallory - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Dublin, TX
Briseno, Kristin - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus
Browning, Lindsay - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Bustamante, Maria - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Button, Emily - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Decker, Marsha - English major at Stephenville campus
Elkins, Charles - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Elrod, Adam - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Ensminger, Mindy - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Gunter, Maleah - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Harwell, Tyler - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Heaton, Melody - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Hindman, Kelby - Human Resources Management major at Stephenville campus
Jennings, Jarrod - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Johnson, James - Sociology major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Amme - Business Administration major at Stephenville campus
Lanting, Kari - Art major at Stephenville campus
Lewis, Ryan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Lowe, Christine - Sociology major at Stephenville campus
Moon, Melissa - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Moser, Maryann - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Odle, Justin - International Agri Services major at Stephenville campus
Oldengarm, Leslie - Agribusiness major at Stephenville campus
Pack, Justin - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Ruiz, Janet - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Shaw, Tanner - Management major at Stephenville campus
Sparks, Troy - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Tidwell, Lauren - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Weber, Lisa - English major at Stephenville campus
Young, Ashley - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Zinck, Melanie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Eagle River, Alaska
Bell, Casey - Applied Science major at Stephenville campus

Early, TX
Moore, Misty - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Sharp, Sasha - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Eastland, TX
Bilby, Melissa - Art major at Stephenville campus
Brock, Susan - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Gomez, Sherri - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Hayes, Christa - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Offield, Craig - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Simmel, Jenna - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus

El Paso, TX
Howard, Karla - Undecided major at Stephenville campus

Elm Mott, TX
Walker, Franklyn - Criminal Justice major at Waco campus

Ennis, TX
Copeland, Christopher - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Prewitt, Laura - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Whitfill, Jake - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Euless, TX
Tagnon, Therese - Medical Lab Technology major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Evant, TX
Stanford, Krystal - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Weeks, Heather - Human Science major at Stephenville campus

Fairview, TX
Lemon, Rachel - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Flatonia, TX
Vrana, Sheila - Wildlife Management major at Stephenville campus

Florence, TX
Clark, Kristin - Communications major at Stephenville campus

Flower Mound, TX
Creighton, Jessica - Human Resources Management major at Stephenville campus
Dalrymple, Ashley - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Douglass, Jennifer - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Griswold, Pamela - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Forney, TX
Bedford, Jordan - Economics major at Stephenville campus

Fort Stockton, TX
Peacock, Patrick - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Fort Worth, TX
Anderson, Amber - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Blackwell, Paul - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Collins, Amanda - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Couch, Amanda - Geoscience major at Stephenville campus
Crosthwait, Jody - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Crowell, Kathrine - Music major at Stephenville campus
Davis, Tristian - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Dennis, Jeremiah - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Fontenot, Mallory - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Gauchan, Manish - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Gill, Aeron - Applied Science major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Goodwin, Emily - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Grooms, Chantal - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Hall, Teresa - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Hokr, Brett - Manufacturing Engineering Tech major at Stephenville campus
Infante, Lynda - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Junell, Elizabeth - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Lemish, Justin - Finance major at Stephenville campus
Lennarson, Jessica - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Mallen, Ashley - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
McGrew, Amber - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Miller, Mason - Political Science major at Stephenville campus
Peay, Amanda - Histotechnology major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Petter, Charla - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Reeves, Corlyn - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Richards, Kayla - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Richardson, Victor - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Russell, Allissa - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Schickedanz, Aaron - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Sessums, Dustin - Applied Science major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Solter, Sara - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Stringer, Samantha - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Sundberg, Sonya - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Talbot, Christopher - Business Administration major at Stephenville campus
Tham, Melanie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Tipton, Josh - Interdisciplinary Business major at Southwest Metroplex campus
Welborn, Zachary - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Williams, Van - Theatre major at Stephenville campus
Yates, Lara - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Zaman, Tahmina - Clinical Lab Sciences major at Southwest Metroplex campus

Franklin, TX
Anderson, James - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Fredericksburg, TX
Fain, Julianna - Accounting major at Stephenville campus

Friendswood, TX
Perkins, Danielle - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Frisco, TX
Bark, Heather - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Blackman, Alexander - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus

Gainesville, TX
Bell, Kayley - PreVeterinary Medicine major at Stephenville campus

Garland, TX
Norris, Julie - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Gatesville, TX
Brittain, Dusty - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Casares, Ray - Management major at Gatesville campus
McDonald, Megan - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Munz, Jeremy - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Pierce, Kelley - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Stribling, Shannon - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Worthington, Kate - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Georgetown, TX
Hunt, James - Biomedical Sciences major at Stephenville campus
Knauth, Douglas - Economics major at Stephenville campus
Riggs, Justin - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Rosipal, Jordan - Agricultural Economics major at Stephenville campus
Slay, Brandon - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Giddings, TX
Johnson, Brandon - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Glen Rose, TX
Abbott, Tracy - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Arroyos, Naun - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Cossio, Luisa - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Duncan, Kelsy - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Foster, Suzy - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Miscah - Sociology major at Stephenville campus
Kuykendall, Randall - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Leach, Kimila - Music major at Stephenville campus
Neill, Holly - Biology major at Stephenville campus
Ortiz, Nancy - Geoscience major at Stephenville campus
Stewart, Katie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Godley, TX
Abaray, Russell - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Bailey, Stetson - Liberal Studies major at Stephenville campus
Godfrey, Cody - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
King, Whitney - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
McPherson, Maeci - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Underwood, Neely - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Goodyear, Ariz.
Peters, Rebecca - Biology major at Stephenville campus

Gordon, TX
Brock, Crisjena - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Cathey, Shelby - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Elkins, Whitney - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Parsons, Kyle - Spanish major at Stephenville campus
Seybold, Terrie - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Gorman, TX
Carlton, Brandy - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Keith, Nikki - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Panter, Jessica - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Swanner, Kendra - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Graford, TX
Henderson, Amy - Communications major at Stephenville campus
McClure, Kensey - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Graham, TX
Fellows, Sadie - Human Science major at Stephenville campus
Hand, Hanna - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Railsback, Kacy - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Swiger, Amy - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus

Granbury, TX
Allard, Lani - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Barrett, Erin - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Becker, Tyler - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Bellville, Ashton - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Benegalia, Matthew - Management major at Stephenville campus
Bowen, Jeremy - Music major at Stephenville campus
Buckholz, Carli - Animal Science major at Stephenville campus
Canady, Tyler - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Carswell, Amanda - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Cline, Amy - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Cox, William - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Crosby, Shawn - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Darling, Lauren - History major at Stephenville campus
Davis, Lucion - Criminal Justice major at Stephenville campus
Evart, Nathaniel - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Heppler, Shannon - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Hewett, Courtney - Interdisciplinary Business major at Stephenville campus
Hewett, Michael - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Hutchison, Marsha - Marketing major at Stephenville campus
Johnson, Bryan - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Knipp, Seth - Communications major at Stephenville campus
Lincoln, Lindy - Computer Information Systems major at Stephenville campus
Lovell, Sara - Art major at Stephenville campus
Luedeker, Mason - Management major at Stephenville campus
Martinez, Diana - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Martinez, Gema - Management major at Stephenville campus
Mason, Julee - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Norman, Keri - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Nunn, Karen - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Peterson, Steven - Business Administration major at Stephenville campus
Reno, Kirstin - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Reppa, Angela - Psychology major at Stephenville campus
Rodriguez, Rufino - Marketing major at Stephenville campus
Wilkins, Eric - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Grand Prairie, TX
Anderson, Sara - Accounting major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Joanne - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Grandview, TX
Batterton, Kayla - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Coonrod, Spencer - Undecided major at Stephenville campus
Fuller, Jamie - Nursing major at Stephenville campus
Hayes, Patti - Art major at Stephenville campus
Leach, Eric - Industrial Technology major at Stephenville campus
Peugh, Seth - Horticulture Landscape Management major at Stephenville campus
Reynolds, Tessa - Theatre major at Stephenville campus
Schindler, Lorann - Art major at Stephenville campus
Schmidt, Bailey - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Granger, TX
Derning, Allyson - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Grapevine, TX
Babe, Felicia - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus

Grapevine, TX
Swearingen, Allison - Management major at Stephenville campus

Greenville, TX
Byrd, Megan - Nursing major at Stephenville campus

Groesbeck, TX
Foy, Aslone - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Wilson, Wendi - Applied Science major at Waco campus

Gunnison, Colo.
Bell, Trigg - Animal Production major at Stephenville campus

Gustine, TX
Harrison, Daniel - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Hamilton, TX
Doane, Ashley - Interdisciplinary Studies major at Stephenville campus
Jester, Leah - Social Work major at Stephenville campus
Jones, Jeffrey - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Lasater, James - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus
Lasater, Megan - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Turner, Robert - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus

Hamlin, TX
Allen, Alicia - Liberal Arts major at Stephenville campus

Harker Heights, TX
Redelk, Stephanie - Finance major at Stephenville campus
Shifflett, Mark - Exercise and Sport Studies major at Stephenville campus
Shifflett, Matthew - Business Administration major at Stephenville campus

Harleton, TX
Taylor, Chase - Ag Services and Development major at Stephenville campus

Haslet, TX
McIntyre, Travis - Undecided major a