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SCHOOL OF LAW
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April 22, 1995
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
STRASBURGER & PRICE
HONORS DAY BANQUET
APRIL 22, 1995
PROGRAM
INVOCATION
Don E. Cosby
Vice President, Fiscal Affairs
GREETINGS
AWARDS CEREMONY
Scholarship Grants and Loan Funds
Recognition of Student Organizations
Service Awards
Individual Achievement Awards:
Advocacy
Writing
Scholarship
Intraschool Competition Awards
Interschool Competition Awards
Special Recognition Awards
Outstanding Achievement Awards
PRESENTATION OF
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
AWARD
W. Frank Newton
Dean
Kay P. Fletcher
Assistant Dean
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Tom Carr, President
Alumni Association
Barbara Runge,President
Texas Tech Law School
Foundation
The School of Law acknowledges with appreciation the generous
gifts of donors who provide the following scholarships and loans to
deserving students.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
CRENSHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship in
memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Crenshaw, Sr. Mr. Crenshaw was
a partner in the Lubbock firm of Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam from 1926
until his death in 1964. The fund is endowed by members of the
Crenshaw family and scholarship awards are based on financial need
and academic achievement.
ALVINR. ALLISON SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship endowed by
Levelland attorney, the late AMn R. Allison, who is affectionately known
as "the father of the Texas Tech Law SchooL"
FACULTY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship endowment
established by the faculty of the Texas Tech School of Law. The
scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled minority student.
DURWOOD H. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIPS--Scholarships
endowed by Mrs. Durwood Bradley and friends and relatives in memory
of Mr. Bradley, a prominent Lubbock attorney for many years. The
scholarships are awarded to deserving students.
FIRST GRADUATING CLASS SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
endowed through contributions by members of the first Texas Tech
graduating law class of 1969-70.
KENNETH H. BURNS SCHOLARSHIP--Scholarship endowment
established by members of the Victor H. Lindsey Senate of Delta Theta
Phi Law Fraternity to honor their outstanding Houston alumnus,
awarded to students who are members of the national organization, in
good academic standing, and actively involved in the local Senate. Mr.
Burns has also been a generous contributor to this Fund.
ROBERT GUY CARTER SCHOLARSHIP--Endowed by partners of
the Dallas law firm of Carter, Jones, Magee, Rudberg & Mayes, in honor
of Robert Guy Carter who founded the firm and who has been a
longtime supporter of Texas Tech University and the Law School.
These scholarships are awarded to worthy students who are in need of
financial assistance.
WILLIAM C. CLARK SCHOLARSHIPS--Endowed by Mrs. J.C.
Clark and David G. Clark in memory of their son and brother, a Lubbock
attorney and a member of the Texas Tech Class of 1942. These
scholarships are awarded to second- or third-year students.
COLEMAN-HALL PRESIDENfIAL SCHOLARSHIPS-Endowed by Thomas G. Hall ('81) of Fort Worth. The scholarships
are named to honor the integrity and ideals of James F. Coleman, Jr.,
partner in the Dallas firm of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman &
Blumenthal. The scholarships are awarded to two Austin College
graduates nominated by the President of Austin College.
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DR. ARTHUR G. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
endowment established from proceeds of a settlement of a lawsuit
involving Dr. Hansen, former Chancellor of Texas A&M University.
Hansen's attorney, W. Stephen Rodgers ('79) of Carperton, Rodgers &
Miller, Bryan, Texas, placed a wager with Hansen that Rodgers' fee,
upon favorable verdict, would be used to endow a scholarship at the
Texas Tech Law School. The scholarship is awarded to a second- or
third-year student.
RICHARD W. HEMINGWAY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship endowed by friends and students of former Professor
and Interim Dean Hemingway.
JUNELL FAMILY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS--The
scholarships are endowed by the families of Frank Junell, cMc leader
and longtime supporter of higher education in Texas, State
Representative Robert Junell ('77) and Dan Junell ('85). The
scholarships are awarded to graduates of Angelo State University
nominated by the President of Angelo State University.
GEORGE H. MAHON FELLOWSHIPS--A scholarship grant
endowed by the Litton Foundation in honor of Mr. Mahon, the
distinguished former Congressman from Lubbock. These fellowships
are awarded to worthy recipients in any class.
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OWEN W . McWHORTER ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP--Created
to honor Owen W . McWhorter by the Lubbock law firm of McWhorter,
Cobb & Johnson , the scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving
second- or third-year student.
OWEN McWHORTER TUITION SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
endowment established by Mr. & Mrs. Ray J. Diekemper, Jr. to honor
Lubbock attorney Owen W. McWhorter. The recipients are encouraged
to adhere to the high ethical standards set by Mr. McWhorter.
JOE H . NAGY SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship endowed by his wife
and children in honor of Lubbock attorney Joe H. Nagy, former
President of the State Bar of Texas.
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HOBERT
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HACKNEY
NELSON
SCHOLARSHIP FUND--A scholarship grant endowed by longtime
Lubbock resident Mrs. Nelson, the late Mr. Nelson and their children.
The scholarships are awarded annually to second- or third-year
students.
PHELAN PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS--Endowed by
Associate Dean Marilyn E. Phelan and her husband, Harold, an attorney
in Levelland . The scholarships are awarded to two Lubbock Christian
University graduates nominated by the President of Lubbock Christian
University.
RUNGE/HOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS-Endowed by Houston
attorney and Law School Foundation President Barbara K. Runge and
her husband, Rusty Howard.
W.F. SHIVER SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship established in honor
of W.F. Shiver, Superintendent of Post schools. The fund is endowed
by Judge David E. And Larissa Shiver Keltner ('86) of Fort Worth .
EDWARD R. AND JO ANNE M. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP--A
scholarship presented by Lubbock attorney Edward R. Smith and his
wife, Jo Anne. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in any
class.
JOHN H . SPLA WN, JR. ENDOWED SCH OL ARSHIP __A
schol.arship e~tablished in honor of trial attorney Johnny Splawn who
practiced law In Lubbock from 1952 until his death in 1988. The fund
is endowed by Splawn's law partner, John Simpson ('74) and his wife,
Carolyn Simpson.
CURT F. STEIB, JR. MEMORIAL SCH OLARSHIP __A scholarship
awarded annually to a student in financial need in memory of Curt Steib,
Jr., a member of the Class of 1977. The grant is endowed by his family
classmates, and friends.
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TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL FREEDOM SCH OLARSHIPS __
A scholarship fund created to assist students who have overcome
serious social, economic, educational or physical handicap in attaining
a legal education .
W.D. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP__A scholarship
awarded annually by the children of the late Lubbock attorney, W.O.
Wilson, and presented through the Ex-Students' Association.
NAMED SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
R. GUY CARTER SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by Dallas attorney
R. Guy Carter of the Law firm of Carater, Jones, Magee, Rudberg , Moss
& Mayes to an outstanding entering law student.
CRENSHAW, DUPREE & MILAM SCHOLARSHIP __ Given by the
Lubbock law firm to a worthy reCipient in any class.
JUSTICE.JAMES G. DENTON SCHOLARSHIP-_Established by the
Denver CIty law firm of New and New, the scholarship is awarded in
memory of Justice Denton 's service on the Texas Supreme Court.
EL ~ASO B~ AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the
AUXIliary to aId a deserving law student from EI Paso.
FULBRIGHT & JAW:0RSKI SCHOLARSHlPS--Scholarship awards
p~esented to the ChaIr of the Board of Barristers, the Administrative
DIrector of the Legal Research Board and an editor of the Law Review.
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GARDERE & WYNNE SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the named
Dallas law firm to the first-year student attaining the highest scholastic
average.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
GmSON, OCHSNER & ADKINS SCHOLARSHIP-Presented by the
named Amarillo law firm to an outstanding student in need of financial
assistance.
JUDGE E.H. & HORTENSE BOEDEKER SCHOLARSHIP-An annual scholarship presented by the Lubbock Women's Study Club
to a third-year law student demonstrating special need and a
commitment to community and public service.
WYNETTE J. HEWETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-Established by family and friends to honor the memory of Wynette J.
Hewett ('74).
LAWRENCE F. GREEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--Given by
Lubbock attorney John F. Maner in memory of Mr. Green who was a
Lubbock attorney.
W.R. QUJ[LLlIAM SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship presented by Mrs.
W.R. Quilliam and Tech Law School Professor W. Reed Quilliam, Jr.
RICHARD KEEN SCHOLARSHIP-Presented by Odessa attorney,
Richard Keen(,77),to a deserving law school student.
SCOTT, HULSE, MARSHALL, FEUILLE, FINGER &
THURMOND LAW REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the
named EI Paso firm to an editor of the Texas Tech Law Review.
TEXAS TECH LAW PARTNERS SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by
the named organization to a student in need of financial assistance.
STRASBURGER & PRICE LAW REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP-Presented by the named Dallas firm to an editor of the Texas Tech Law
Review.
JOHN E. THOMASON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--Presented
in honor of the late Midland attorney by his family and friends.
LOAN FUNDS
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship awarded to the President of the Student Bar Association.
THOMPSON & KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the named
Dallas law firm to an editor of the Texas Tech Law Review.
ALVIN R. & ALETHA FAYE ALLISON LOAN FUND-Fund to provide short-term loans to law students in need of financial
assistance, endowed by the late Alvin R. Allison and Mrs. Allison of Fort
Worth.
BILL AND SUZYWEEMS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP-Scholarship endowment established by Nacogdoches attorney Bill
Weems ('71) and his wife, Suzy. The scholarships are awarded to
graduates of Stephen F. Austin University upon nomination by the
President of that University.
JUDGE DAN BLAIR LOAN FUND-- Funds available to students for
short-term loans in the name of Judge Blair who served as District
Judge for Lubbock, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby counties, 1936-51.
JOSIE BUBANY MEMORIAL LOAN FUND-Established by friends,
family and students to honor the memory of the late Josie Bubany, wife
of Professor Charles P. Bubany.
HUNT, RASCHKE, ROBISON & WEINSTEIN LOAN FUND-Fund established by the Student Bar Association in honor of the winning
team and coach of the 1979 National Moot Court Competition.
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JUDGE MARVIN JONES LOAN FUND••Funds for short-term loans
to law students made available by the late Judge Jones, a leader in the
establishment of Texas Tech, a former Congressman from West
Texas, and former Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Claims.
JUDGE E.E. JORDAN LOAN FUND--Fund for law students in
unanticipated, short-term financial difficulties, provided by Judge
Jordan, retired from the 47th District Court in Amarillo.
VICTOR H. LINDSEY MEMORIAL FUND••Fund for loans and
other financial assistance to law students in need, created by the
Lubbock County Bar Association and friends of the late Judge Victor H.
Lindsey of the 72nd District Court, at the suggestion of his widow, Mrs.
Lindsey.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
LAW REVIEW RECOGNITION
EDITOR.IN.CHIEF
Wayne R. Barnes
MANAGING EDITOR
Patricia D. Pope
FIFTH CIRCUIT EDITOR
Kristi Henderson
BUSINESS MANAGER
Marion A. Oliver
RESEARCH EDITORS
Kelli N. Arnold
Barbara Ballard
Robin Bennett
Chester A. Caldwell
David Moody
DREW SIMPSON MEMORIAL FUND ••Fund to aid students in
financial difficulty, established by the family, colleagues, and friends of
Drew Simpson ('74) on his death in February, 1972.
C. Christian Frederiksen
Celeste D. Livengood
Deborah Maschal
Gene McCullough
ARTICLES EDITOR
Robert M. Reed, Jr.
COMMENT EDITORS
TEXAS TECH LAW REVIEW LOAN FUND•• Fund established for
members of the Texas Tech Law Review staff.
E. WAYNE THODE MEMORIAL LOAN FUND ••Fund established
by students, colleagues, and friends of E. Wayne Thode, a Visiting
Professor during Fall, 1979 from the University of Utah, for his
contribution to and interest in quality legal education.
Constance Allison, Gregory A. Cardenas, Mike W. Skarda
NOTE EDITORS
Craig Baker
Russell D. Cawyer
Robert P. Crumpler, Jr.
Catherine Fancher
S. Dean Richard
Mark D. Tillman
STUDENT WRITING EDITOR
Daniel R. McCabe
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Jason Butscher
Michael S. Byrd
R. Paul Lancaster
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Kent J. Livesay
Patrick S. Martin
Elizabeth McClendon
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Hal Noelke
John Shipp
Grant Underwood
BOARD OF BARRISTERS RECOGNITION
CHAIRMAN
Susan Ysbrand
VICE CHAIR, MOCK TRIAL
Steve Abbott
VICE CHAIR, NEGOTIATIONS
Daphne Andritsos
VICE CHAIR, MOOT COURT
Christopher Antcliff
VICE CHAIR, JUDGES
Mito Gonzales
VICE CHAIR, ADMINISTRATION
Theresa Groschke
VICE CHAIR, CLIENT COUNSELING
Michael Hicks
MEMBERS
Brett Anthony
Clark Butler
Chad Cowan
Shawn Cox
Rob Crumpler
Lori Deemer
Spencer Dobbs
Scott Foster
Greg Fouratt
Lynne Gerganess
Chad Geisler
Greg Gowan
Robert Insani
Jessica Whitacre
Mai Lan Isler
Chris Jensen
Jim Lambeth
April Maurer
Keith Mayo
Rob McStay
John Mitchell
Dan Ralph
Ronnie Samms
Dean Siotos
Julie Stillwagon
Brandi Truelove
Johnny Ward
LEGAL RESEARCH BOARD RECOGNITION
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Keith Mayo
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Daphne Andritsos
EDITORS
Grant Bannen
Sherri Cravens
Vicki Johnson
Manuel Gonzales
Scot McCrum
April Maurer
OUTSTANDING MEMBER:
BEST PROJECT MEMORANDUM
LEGAL RESEARCH BOARD JUDICIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Grant Bannen
Sheri Cravens
Manuel Gonzalez
Vicki Johnson
Keith Mayo
April Maurer
Scott McCrum
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
ABAILSD REPRESENTATIVE
TEXAS BAR REPRESENTATIVE
LAW SCHOOL SENATORS
Julie Stillwagon
Brent Baker
Stephanie Bauer
Deborah Young
Theresa Groschke
Brandon Pinson
Matt Wade
Clark Butler
PRESIDENT, THIRD YEAR CLASS
PRESIDENT, SECOND YEAR CLASS
PRESIDENT, FIRST YEAR CLASS
Chad Cowan
John Bowdich
Cici Rodriquez
OUTSTANDING SBA MEMBER:
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LAW FRATERNITY AWARDS
PHI ALPHA DELTA
SERVICE AWARDS
OUTSTANDING EDITOR A W ARD--Cash award to the editor who
contributed outstanding service to the Law Review.
OUTSTANDING MEMBER:
Kelli Arnold
PHI DELTA PHI
OUTSTANDING MEMBER:
DELTA THETA PHI
THOMPSON & THOMAS AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING
MEMBER:
MARION T. KEY AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR:
TEXAS BANK LAWYER
EDITORS FOR VOLUME 19 (JUNE 1995-MAY 1996)
Nick Aemisegger
Anne Huff
Mike MacCauley
1994-1995 TEXAS BANK LAWYER SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENfS
Kinga Doris
Rob Hogan
Richard Villarreal
Jenny Cron
Mary Galvan
Travis Sandoval
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD-Cash award donated by
Donna Courville ('94) and Lee Ann Reno ('94) to recognize a third year
student who is a current member of Law Review,a current or former
member of Board of Barristers or a current or former SBA officer or
class officer who has excelled in service to the law school.
JACKSON & WALKER LAW REVIEW AWARD-Cash award and
inscription of name on a permanently displayed plaque to a staff
member in recognition of exemplary dedication to the Law Review.
Jennifer Brandt
MOCK TRIAL/MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDScholarship to the student who performed outstanding service during
the year to the Mock TriallMoot Court programs.
MCWHORTER, COBB & JOHNSON BOARD OF BARRISTERS
OUTSTANDING. MEMBER AWARD-Cash award to the
outstanding members of the Board of Barristers as selected by the
members of the organization.
MCWHORTER, COBB & JOHNSON LAW REVIEW SERVICE
A W ARD--Cash award to a graduating Law Review student who has
contributed outstanding service to the "Law Review.
Patricia Pope
CHARLES P. BUBANYOUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDLaw books, presented by Foundation Press, to the student who has
given outstanding service to the competition teams, the Board of
Barristers, and the law school.
Brian Zollinger
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BECKMAN DUNLAP WOODY LAW REVIEW SERVICE
A W ARD--Cash award and inscription of name on a permanently
displayed plaque to an Associate Editor in recognition of outstanding
service to the Law Review.
Barbara Ballard
HEALTH LAW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD-Presented by the Health
ORGAIN, BELL & TUCKER AWARD-Cash award to the author of
the best Case Note.
Jeff Grable
1979-80 BOARD OF EDITORS AWARDS-Cash award to the author
who, in the opinion of the Board of Editors and faculty, has exhibited
outstanding writing ability in a Law Review Comment.
Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Gene Heady
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT: ADVOCACY
J. HADLEY EDGAR TRIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD--Cash
award to the mock trial competitor best exemplifying the dedication and
trial skills worthy of emulation by those desiring to develop as barristers
of the highest reputation; presented by Delilah and Sam Boyd ('77).
DONALD M. HUNf OUTSTANDING BARRISTER A W ARDCash award to an outstanding member of a moot court or mock trial
cOnJIp:etition team, named for the coach of the teams, presented by
Delilab sofi Samuel Boyd. ('77).
MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP A W ARD--Scholarship award to a
student who has distinguished himself or herself and brought credit to
the School of Law through participation in intercollegiate moot court
competition.
OUTSTANDING TRIAL ADVOCATE AWARD-Cash award to an
outstanding participant in intraschool mock trial competitions given by
Samuel Boyd ('77) and Don Dennis ('77).
COTTON, BLEDSOE, TIGHE & DAWSON ADVOCACY
AWARD-Cash award to the second-year competitor who accumulates
the most competition points during his or her second year of law school.
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT: WRITING
SHERRILL & PACE LAW REVIEW CANDIDATE A W ARD--A
cash award to the Law Review Candidate who, in the opinion of the
Board of Editors of the Law Review, submits the best first draft of a
Case Note in the fall semester; given by the named Wichita Falls law
firm.
Don Ferry
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT: SCHOLARSHIP
CHIEF JUSTICE JAMES P. ALEXANDER AWARD-a plaque
presented to the outstanding student in Texas Procedure in honor of
former Chief Justice James P. Alexander, the father of procedural
reform in Texas.
Greg Fouratt
CLIFFORD, FIELD, KRIER, MANNING, GREAK & STONE
TAXATION AWARD-Cash award and inscription of name on a
permanently displayed plaque to a third year student for outstanding
achievement in the field of taxation.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN TAXATION-Plaque from Maxwell
Macmillan Pergamon Publishing to the student who achieved the best
cumulative weighted grade average in Federal Income Tax and Estate
and Gift Tax.
M. PENN L. AWARD-Cash award for the best researched and
summated Law Review article, from the late Myron Penn Laughlin of St.
Petersburg, Florida.
Chris Weber
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WRIGHT & GREENHILL A W ARD-Cash award to the student who
has distinguished himself or herself in the area of torts in each of the
Torts sections.
William Exley, Wesley Hankins and Marc Lippincott
ESTATE PLANNING A W ARD--Cash award to a student who has
distinguished himself or herself in the area of estate planning, either by
performance in course work or by the preparation of an outstanding
paper, from the Maddox Law Firm of Hobbs, New Mexico.
HINKLE, COx, EATON, COFFIELD & HENSLEY OIL AND GAS
A W ARD--Cash award to the student achieving the highest grade in a
section of oil and gas law, from the Midland, Amarillo, Roswell and
Sante Fe law firm.
Ronnie Samms
JOHN E. KRAHMER A W ARD--A cash award to the student who in
the opinion of Professor Krahmer, through classroom work or otherwi~e,
has demonstrated outstanding ability in the field of Commercial Law,
presented by AI Watkins ('86) of Dallas and Karl Vancil ('88) of San
Angelo.
Aaron Clements
WILLIAM R. MOSS TRIAL ADVOCACY AWARD-Cash award
to the student who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in
a trial advocacy course.
IDGHEST CUMULATIVE SCHOLASTIC AVERAGE A W ARDCertificate to the graduating student for the highest scholastic average
during his or her entire law school attendance.
1994 Recipient: Barbara Ellis
THE ORDER OF THE COIF--Membership in the only national legal
honor society, selected from those students ranking in the highest ten
percent of the graduating class whose character and activities in legal
education indicate their worthiness for membership.
CLASS OF 1994
John Akard
Paul Barkhurst
James Boteler
Robert Bowles
Muriel Brown
Chet Cunningham
Dawn Douthit
Barbara Ellis
Deborah Garrett
Richard Ginsburg
Kelly Grant
David Holder
Tamie Hopp
Barbara Kellner
Robert McFarling
Jeffrey McKenzie
John Rolator
Michael Truesdale
James Wagnon
Matthew Ward
FRANK R. MURRAY AWARD-Cash award and inscription of name
on a permanently displayed plaque to the student achieving the highest
grade in the Creditor's Rights Course. The award is sponsored by the
West Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association in memory of the former United
States Bankruptcy Judge seated in the Lubbock Division.
Ron Dale Elling and Michelle Benson
GARDERE & WYNNE SCHOLARSHIP-Scholarship from the
Dallas law firm to the student attaining the highest scholastic average
in the first year class.
1994 Recipient: Matthew Knifton
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INTRASCHOOL COMPETITION AWARDS
KEMP, SMITH, DUNCAN & HAMMOND FALL MOCK TRIAL
COMPETITION
WINSTEAD, SECHREST & MINICK ADVANCED CLIENT
COUNSELING COMPETITION
First Place Team
Scott McCrum and Kim Ryan
Finalist
First Place Team
Chris Jensen and Brandi Truelove
Finalist
Greg Gowan and Glynette Carson
FIRST YEAR CLffiNT COUNSELING COMPETITION
John Groce and Scott Wert
First Place Team
Debra Graves and KaRan Reed
Best Oralist
Scott Wert
Finalist
Wade Carpenter and Scott Wilson
LONCAR & ASSOCIATES ADVANCED NEGOTIATION
COMPETITION
FIRST YEAR NEGOTIATION COMPETITION
First Place Team
Ronnie Samms and Jeff Tormey
First Place Team
Paul Hankins and Brian Stanger
Finalist
Eric Berg and Chad Cowan
Finalist
Michael. Stacy and Trace Blair
JACKSON & WALKER FALL ADVANCED MOOT COURT
COMPETITION
First Place Team
John Matney, John Mitche" and Greg Noschese
MOUNCE & GALATZAN FIRST YEAR MOOT COURT
COMPETITION
First Place Team
Trace Blair and Michael Stacy
Finalist
Greg Fouratt, Greg Gowan, Kim Ryan and Brandi Truelove
Finalist
Artie Aguilar and Dawn Shawger
Best Oralist
John Mitche"
Best Brief
Greg Gowan and Kim Ryan
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Best Oralist
Trace Blair
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MEHAFFY & WEBBER
COMPETITION
FIRST YEAR MOCK TRIAL
INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION TEAMS
First Place Team
Katherine Roberts, Jeff Woodahl and Patrick Wilson
WINSTEAD, SECHREST, M][NICK NATIONAL CLIENT
COUNSELING TEAM
Finalist
Johnathan Bailey and Tiffany Gurkin
Best Ora list
Michael Hicks
Dallas Horton
Kim Ryan
Tiffany Gurkin
JOHN MARSHALL MOOT COURT TEAM
SCOTT, HULSE, MARSHALL, FEUILLE, FINGER AND
THURMOND SPRING MOCK TRIAL COMPETmON
Clark Butler
Dean Richard
Laura Underwood
NATIONAL MOOT COURT TEAM
First Place Team
Greg Gowan and Jeff Hellberg
Mai Lan Isler
Patricia Pope
Susan Ysbrand
Finalist
Art Hall and Kelly Vick
ABA NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Best Oralist
Greg Gowan
THE LAW OFFICES OF TOM HALL ADVANCED MOOT
COURT COMPETITION
Chris Jensen
Sandra Strelzin
Greg Fouratt •
Jessica Whitacre
Chris Antcliff
*Regional Champion, Advanced to Nationals
First Place Team
Greg Fouratt, Greg Gowan and Robin Bennett
ABA NATIONAL APPELLATE ADVOCACY TEAM
Finalist
Kelli Arnold
Rob Crumpler
April Maurer •
Dean Richard
Best Oralist
Greg Fou ratt
Best Brief
Kelli Arnold and Rob McStay
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John Matney
Patricia Pope ••
Laura Underwood
* Regional Champion, Advanced to Nationals
**Winner, Best Brief Award, Regionals
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ABA NATIONAL NEGOTIATION TEAM
John Bowdich
Lori Deemer
Theresa Groschke
Ronnie Samms *
Sandra Strelzin
Jeff Tormey
". Third Place Regionals, Third Place Nationals
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. A W ARD--Cash award honoring the
American civil rights leader given to a graduating student who has
worked to realize Rev. King's dream in preparing for law practice.
Presented by civil rights and poverty lawyers practicing in West Texas.
NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Greg Fouratt
Chris Jensen
Johnny Ward
Jessica Whitacre
AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL
TRIAL ADVOCACY TEAM
Jeff Hellberg *
Mai Lan Isler
Lance Mullins
Brandi Truelove
Robert Insani
John Mitchell
Julian Rivera
Johnny Ward
JUDGE KEN G. SPENCER AWARD--Cash award given to the
student whose propensity to survive in law school by dogged
persistence or agility to adapt to adversity, ability or disability, or sheer
force of personality or charisma, appeals to the admiration of the
faculty, presented by the late Judge Ken G. Spencer of Crane, in
memory of Bertha and George Whipple.
u.S. LAW WEEK AWARD--Award of one year's complimentary
subscription to U.S. Law Week from the Bureau of National Affairs to
the graduating student who has made the most satisfactory scholastic
progress in the final year.
". Regional Champion, Advanced to Nationals
STATE MOOT COURT TEAM
Robert Insani
Kathleen Post
Dean Richard
WEST
PUBLISHING
COMPANY
OUTSTANDING
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENf AWARDS 1993-1994--Law Books
presented to the student(s) achieving the highest overall grade point
average in each class.
THIRD YEAR - Barbara Ellis
SECOND YEAR - Greg Fouratt
FIRST YEAR- Matthew Kn"ifton; Kristine Price
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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
ORDER OF BARRISTERS--Trophies and certificates from the law
firm of Carr, Fouts, Hunt, Craig, Terrill & Wolfe to stUdents selected as
members of the national Order of Barristers for having exhibited
excellence and attained high honors through the art of courtroom
advocacy.
SCRIBES A W ARD--Two year honorary membership in Scribes, The
American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects to the Law Review
graduating senior who has demonstrated an ability to do outstanding
legal writing and editing.
ROBERT A. JUNELL
1995 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Robert "Rob" Junell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Junell. He was
born in EI Paso, raised in Lubbock, and is married to the former Beverly
Singley of Wellington, Texas. They have three children, Ryan, Keith
Elizabeth and Clay.
JUDGE MEADE F. GruFFIN A W ARD--Cash award from Judge
Griffin's ~ormer briefing attorneys to the graduating law student who,
through Industry, perseverance, integrity, and character, has best
utilized the law school experience to improve and prepare for service to
the profession and to mankind.
Rob Junell completed his public school education in Lubbock, holds an
Associate of Arts degree from New Mexico Military Institute, holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Texas Tech University,
holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of
Arkansas, and graduated with honors in 1976 from the Texas Tech
School of Law.
GEORGE W. AND SARAH H. DUPREE AWARD-Cash award and
inscription of name on a permanently displayed plaque to the member
ofthe graduating class who, in the opinion of the student's colleagues,
best exemplifies the ability desired in one soon to join the legal
profession.
Representative Junell was elected to the House of Representatives in
1988 and is currently serving his second term as Chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations. During his time in the House, two
different speakers and his fellow House members have appointed him
to serve in no less than a dozen special positions of leadership
responsibility within the state and the nation. He has been honored with
two dozen awards in the last six years, including recognition as a Top
Legislator by Texas Monthly magazine (three times), the Dallas Morning
News, the Texas Municipal League, the Texas Chamber of Commerce,
the Texas Civil Justice League, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the
Texas Association of Municipal Health Officials, and the NAACP.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR--Certificate and
inscription of name on a permanently displayed plaque to the faculty
member voted by the student body as the outstanding professor in an
election conducted by the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.
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In addition to distinguished service in the United States Army, Rob Junell
has served as an assistant football coach, an attorney with a large EI
Paso firm, and a partner in his own firm in San Angelo. Rob is an active
trial lawyer with a broad practice. He serves as a deacon at First
Presbyterian Church.