TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
STRASBURGER & PRICE
HONORS DAY CEREMONY
April 28, 1994
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
HONORS DAY
April 28, 1994
PROGRAM
GREETINGS
Kay Fletcher
Assistant Dean
AWARDS CEREMONY
Scholarship Grants and Loan Funds
Recognition of Student Organizations
Service Awards
Individual Achievement
Advocacy
Writing
Scholarship
Intraschool Competition Awards
Interschool Competition Awards
Special Recognition Awards
Outstanding Achievement Awards
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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
ALVIN R. ALLISON SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
endowed by Levelland attorney, the late
Alvin R. Allison, who is affectionately known
as "the father of the Texas Tech Law School".
DURWOOD H. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIPS--Scholarships
endowed by Mrs. Durwood H. Bradley and
friends and relatives in memory of Mr.
Bradley, a prominent Lubbock attorney
for many years. The scholarships are
awarded to deserving students.
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.
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COLEMAN - HALL PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP--Endowed
by Thomas G. Hall ('81) of Fort Worth. The
scholarships are named to honor the integrity
and ideals of James E. 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.
CRENSHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship in
memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Crenshaw
Sr. Mr. Crenshaw was a partner in the
Lubbock firm of Crenshaw, Dupree and Milam
from 1926 until his death in 1964. The fund
in endowed by members of the Crenshaw family
and scholarship awards are based on financial
need and academic achievement.
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.
FIRST GRADUATING CLASS SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
endowed through contributions by members of
the first Texas Tech graduating law class of
1969-70.
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 Caperton, 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.
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RICHARD W. HEMINGWAY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship endowed by friends and students
of former professor and Interim Dean
Hemingway.
JUNELL FAMILY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS--A
scholarship endowed by the families of Frank
Junell, civic 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.
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.
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 Larisa 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;
awarded to a deserving student in any class.
OWEN W. MCWHORTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP--Created to
honor Owen W. McWhorter by the Lubbock law
firm of McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson, the
scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving
second- or third-year student.
JOHN H. SPLAWN JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP--A
scholarship established 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
and his wife, John ('74) and Carolyn
Simpson.
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 exercise the same high ethical standards as
set by Mr. McWhorter.
CURT F. STEIB, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--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.
JOE H. NAGY SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship in honor
of the named Lubbock attorney endowed by
his wife and children.
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIPS--A
scholarship fund created to assist students
who have overcome serious social, economic,
educational, or physical handicap in attaining a legal education.
G. HOBERT AND AILEEN 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.
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W.D. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
awarded annually by the children of the late
Lubbock attorney, W.D. Wilson, and presented
through the Ex-Students' Association.
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NAMED SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
R. GUY CARTER SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by Dallas
attorney R. Guy Carter of the law firm of
Carter, 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 PASO BAR AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by
the Auxiliary to aid a deserving law student
from El Paso.
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI SCHOLARSHIPS--Scholarship
awards presented to the Chair of the Board of
Barristers, the Administrative Director of
the Legal Research Board and an editor of
Law Review.
GARDERE & WYNNE SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the
named Dallas law firm to the first year
student attaining the highest scholastic
average.
GIBSON, OCHSNER & ADKINS SCHOLARSHIP--Presented
by the named Amarillo law firm to an outstanding student in need of financial
assistance.
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W. R. QUILLIAM SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
presented by Mrs. W. R. Quilliam and Tech
Law School Professor W. Reed Quilliam, Jr.
RUNGE/HOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS--Presented by Houston
attorney and Law School Foundation President
Barbara K. Runge and her husband Rusty Howard.
SCOTT, HULSE, MARSHALL, FEUILLE, FINGER
& THURMOND LAW REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP--Presented
by the named El Paso firm to an editor of the
Texas Tech Law Review.
STRASBURGER & PRICE LAW REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP-Presented by the named Dallas firm to an
editor of the Texas Tech Law Review.
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship awarded to the president of
Student Bar Association.
THOMPSON & KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP--Presented by the
named Dallas law firm to an editor of the
Texas Tech Law Review.
BILL AND SUZY WEEMS 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
nominated by the President of that university.
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
HUNT, RASCHKE, ROBISON AND 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.
JUDGE E.H. & HORTENSE BOEDEKER SCHOLARSHIP--An
annual scholarship presented by the Lubbock
Women's Study Club to a senior law student
demonstrating special need and a commitment
to community and public service.
JUDGE MARVIN JONES LOAN FUND--Funds for shortterm loans to law students made available
by the late Judge Jones, a leader in the
establishment of the Texas Tech, a former
Congressman from West Texas, and former
Senior Judge on the U.S. Court of Claims.
LAWRENCE F. GREEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--Given
by Lubbock attorney John F. Maner in memory
of Mr. Green who was an attorney in Lubbock.
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.
TEXAS TECH LAW PARTNERS SCHOLARSHIP--Presented
by the named organization to a student in
need of financial assistance.
JOHN E. THOMASON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--Presented
in honor of the late Midland attorney by his
family and friends.
LOAN FUNDS
ALVIN R. AND ALETHA FAYE ALLISON LOAN FUND-Fund to provide short-term loans to law
students in need of financial assistance,
endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Allison of Levelland.
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, 1936-1951.
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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.
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.
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.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
LAW REVIEW AWARD RECOGNITION
Editor-in-Chief
Muriel Brown
Managing Editor
Mike Truesdale
Fifth Circuit Editor
Mollee Bennett
Articles Editor
Richard Ginsburg
Business Manager
Doug Monsour
Research Editors
Donna Courville
Dawn Douthit
Barbara Kellner
Lee Ann Reno
John Rolater, Jr.
J. Michelle Terry
BOARD OF BARRISTERS RECOGNITION
Chairman
Alex J. Stelly, Jr.
Vice Chair,
Administration
Randy Fickel
Vice Chair,
Appellate Advocacy
Duane Crocker
Vice Chair,
Judges
Pamela Harrell
Vice Chair,
Trial Advocacy
James Martingano
Vice Chair,
Client Counseling
Steve Mierl
Vice Chair,
Negotiations
James Boteler
Kent Livesay
Matthew Schroeder
Comment Editors
Note Editors
Robert Austin
Christopher Carr
William Higgins
Kathryn Hoffman
Becky Miller
Student Writing Editor
Paul Barkhurst
Associate Editors
Janette Ansolabehere
Darrell Armer
Jason Bowles
Jeff Griffin
Edward Jendrzey
Randall Lanier
Jon Randall
William Ucherek, II
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Linda Maloney
(First Semester)
Darrell Armer
(Second Semester)
Members
Mollee Bennett
Cathy Blakley
Jim Boteler
Jason Bowles
Donna Courville
Jean Hill
Kathy Hoffman
Sherylynn Kime
Anna Kingsley
Sandy Lawrence
Ted Liggett
James LoStracco
Rob Lovett
Linda Maloney
Ken Netardus
Bruce McFarling
Bret Payne
Cyndi Porter
Lee Ann Reno
Riley Shaw
Paul Stafford
Karmen Thompson
Mike Truesdale
Krispen Walker
Keith Willeford
Associate Members
Patricia Pope
Jessica Whitacre
Fletcher Stone
Susan Ysbrand
Nicole Watkins
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LEGAL RESEARCH BOARD RECOGNITION
John Akard, Jr.
Administrative Director
LAW FRATERNITY AWARDS
Phi Alpha Delta
Outstanding Member:
Editors
Darrell Corzine
Jack Cunningham
James Kennedy
Christopher Willburn
Evangelia Xydas
Outstanding Member
Jack Cunningham
Best Project Memorandum
Keith Mayo
Phi Delta Phi
Outstanding Member:
Delta Theta Phi
Thompson & Thomas Award to the Outstanding
Member:
Member:
Cathy Blakley
Cyndi Porter
Marion T. Key Award to the Outstanding
Scholar:
Patricia Pope
TEXAS BANK LAWYER
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
ABA/LSD Representative
Texas Bar Representatives
Julie Stillwagon
Brent Baker
Stephanie Bauer
Brandon Pinson
Jamey Phillips
Law School Senators
Sean Bajuk
Steve Naylor
President, third year class Kristi Slaughter
President, second year class Chad Cowan
President, first year class Twila Hardaway
Editorial Board
Grant Underwood, 3rd Year Editor
Patrick Martin, 3rd Year Editor
Anne Huff, 2nd Year Editor
Brian Zollinger, Managing Editor
Travis Sandoval, Managing Editor
Jenny Cron
Robert Hogan
Robert Mullins
Brian Oehler
Texas Association of Bank Counsel
Scholarship Recipients
Scott Almy
Celeste Livengood
Travis Sandoval
Brian Zollinger
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SERVICE AWARDS
OUTSTANDING EDITOR AWARD--Cash award to the
editor who contributed outstanding service to
the Law Review.
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.
Kelli Arnold
MOCK TRIAL/MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD -Scholarship to the student who has performed
outstanding service during the year to the
Mock Trial/Moot Court programs.
MCWHORTER, COBB & JOHNSON BOARD OF BARRISTERS
OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD--Cash award to the
outstanding member of the Board of Barristers
as selected by the members of the organization.
MCWHORTER, COBB & JOHNSON LAW REVIEW SERVICE
AWARD--Cash award to a graduating Law Review
student who has contributed outstanding
service to the Law Review.
Mike Truesdale
CIVIL RIGHTS AWARD--Given by Lori L. Bailey
('83), a cash award to the student who in the
opinion of Professor Benson through class room
work or otherwise has demonstrated interest in
protecting the civil rights of individuals.
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CHARLES P. BUBANY OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Law books, presented by Foundation Press to
student who has given outstanding service to
the competition teams, the Board of
Barristers, and the law school.
BECKMANN DUNLAP WOODY LAW REVIEW SERVICE
AWARD--Cash award and inscription of name on
a permanently displayed plaque to an Associate
Editor in recognition of outstanding service
to the Law Review.
Darrell Armer
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT:
ADVOCACY
J. HADLEY EDGAR TRIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD--Cash
award to the mock trial competitor whose
contribution best exemplifies the dedication,
perseverance, and trial skills worthy of
emulation by those desiring to develop as
barristers of the highest quality and reputation; presented by Delilah and Sam Boyd
('77).
DONALD M. HUNT OUTSTANDING BARRISTER AWARD-Cash award to an outstanding member of a
moot court or mock trial competition team,
named for the coach of the teams, presented
by Delilah and Samuel Boyd ('77).
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS AWARD-Certificate and the inscription of name on a
permanently displayed plaque to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in
trial advocacy.
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MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD--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
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.
Marion Oliver
ORGAIN, BELL & TUCKER AWARD--Cash award to the
author of the best Case Note.
SHERRILL & PACE LAW REVIEW CANDIDATE AWARD--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.
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT:
SCHOLARSHIP
CHIEF JUSTICE JAMES P. ALEXANDER AWARD--Set of
McDonald Texas Civil Practice, to the
outstanding student in Texas Procedure, from
former Dean Frank Elliott and Callaghan &
Company in honor of former Chief Justice
James P. Alexander, the father of procedural
reform in Texas.
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 AWARD--Plaque
from Maxwell Macmillan Pergamon Publishing
Company to the student who achieved the best
cumulative weighted grade average in Federal
Income Tax and Estate and Gift Tax.
Patricia Pope
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.
WRIGHT & GREENHILL AWARD--Cash award to the
student who has distinguished himself or
herself in the area of torts in each of the
Torts sections.
Patrick Martin
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ESTATE PLANNING AWARD--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 AWARD--Cash award to the student achieving the highest grade in a section of oil
and gas law, from the Midland, Amarillo,
Roswell and Santa Fe law firm.
JOHN E. KRAHMER AWARD--A cash award to the
student who, in the opinion of Professor
Krahmer, through classroom work or otherwise, has demonstrated outstanding ability
in the field of Commercial Law: presented
by Al Watkins ('86) of Dallas and Karl
Vancil ('88) of San Angelo.
WILLIAM R. MOSS TRIAL ADVOCACY AWARD--Cash
award to the student who has demonstrated
outstanding accomplishments in a trial
advocacy course.
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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.
GARDERE & WYNNE SCHOLARSHIP--Scholarship from
the Dallas law firm to the student attaining
the highest scholastic average in the first
year class.
1993 Recipient:
Gregory Fouratt
HIGHEST CUMULATIVE SCHOLASTIC AVERAGE AWARD-Certificate to the graduating student for
the highest scholastic average during his
or her entire law school attendance.
1993 Recipient:
Marilyn Houghtalin
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 1993
David Bays
Robert Bell
John Elrod
Roseannn Engeldorf
Jeffrey Feinglas
Thomas Gavigan
Paul Heyburn
Gregory Holly
Marilyn Houghtalin
James Iserman
Terry Landry
James McCown
Richard McNitzky
Janice Mock
Shannon Norris
Karen Rhone
Coby Smith
Karen Tate
Greg Weselka
Gregory Westfall
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INTRASCHOOL COMPETITION AWARDS
Kemp, Smith, Duncan & Hammond Fall Mock Trial
Competition
First Year Negotiations
Winners
First Place Team
Kim Ryan and Fletcher Stone
Finalist
Patricia Pope and Susan Ysbrand
Loncar & Associates Advanced Negotiation
Competition
First Place Team
Lori Deemer and Theresa Groschke
Finalist
Jim LoStracco and Laura Underwood
Jackson & Walker Fall Moot Court Competition
First Place Team
Muriel Brown, Bruce McFarling,
Mike Moore and Brett Payne
Finalist
Kelli Arnold, Michelle Benson
and Dan Ralph
Winstead, Sechrest & Minick Client Counseling
Competition
First Place Team
Robert Hofmann and Nick Nave
Finalist
Manuel Gonzalez and Frank Lacy
Brent Hamilton and Kevin Nelson
Finalists
John Bowdich and Alice Nowlin
Mounce & Galatzan First Year Moot Court
Competition
First Place Team
Robert Insani and John Mitchell
Finalist
Greg Gowan and Laura Underwood
Mehaffy & Weber First Year Mock Trial
Competition
First Place Team
Robert Insani and John Mitchell
Finalist
Chris Jenson and Sandra Strelzin
The Law Offices of Torn Hall Advanced Moot
Court Competition
First Place Team
Chad Giesler and Sherylynn Kime
Finalist
Lori Deemer and Dean Richard
Scott, Hulse, Marshall, Feuille, Finger &
Thurmond Spring Mock Trial Competition
First Year Client Counseling
First Place Team
Ted Liggett and Ken Netardus
Winners
Robert Insani and John Mitchell
Finalists
Carmen Sims and Laura Underwood
Finalist
Steve Abbott and Jim Lambeth
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ABA National Appellate Advocacy Team
INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION TEAMS
Winstead, Sechrest & Minick National Client
Counseling Team
Randy Fickel
Michael Hicks
Kathy Hoffman
Clark Butler
Mai Lan Isler
Dan Ralph
Michael Truesdale
Jessica Whitacre
Susan Ysbrand
ABA National Negotiation Team
John Marshall Moot Court Team
Clark Butler
Pamela Harrell
Kent Livesay
Lori Deemer
Theresa Groschke
Linda Maloney
Steve Mierl
Nicole Watkins
National Invitational Tournament of Champions
Anna L. Kingsley
Sandy Lawrence
Alex J. Stelly, Jr.
Fletcher Stone
National Moot Court Team
Mai Lan Isler
Michael Truesdale
Jessica Whitacre
ABA National Mock Trial Team
Jason Bowles
Duane Crocker
Greg Fouratt
~Anna L. Kingsley
Sandy Lawrence
Alex J. Stelly, Jr.
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American Trial Lawyers Association National
Trial Advocacy Team
Lynne Gerganess
Ted Liggett
James Martingano
April Maurer
Ken Netardus
Jason Ray
Fletcher Stone
Johnny Ward
State Moot Court Team
Jason Bowles
Karmen Thompson
Jessica Whitacre
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARD--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.
Presenter:
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.
Amanda Sherrell
Professor Rod Schoen
JUDGE KEN G. SPENCER AWARD--Cash award 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 of 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.
WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 1992-1993--Law Books
presented to the student(s) achieving the
highest overall grade point average in each
class.
Third
OMEGA LAMBDA PHI ETHICS IN TEACHING AWARD-Certificate and inscription of name on a
permanently displayed plaque to the faculty
member voted by the student body who best
relates the class materials to the legal and
ethical problems confronted in legal practice.
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Marilyn Houghtalin
Year
Second Year
Jeffrey McKenzie
First Year (2) -
Robin Bennett
Gregory Fouratt
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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 AWARD--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.
Muriel Brown
JUDGE MEADE F. GRIFFIN AWARD--Cash award from
Judge Griffin's former 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.
GEORGE W. AND SARAH H. DUPREE AWARD--Cash award
and inscription of name on a permanently
displayed plaque to the member of the
graduating class who, in the opinion of the
student's colleagues, best exemplifies the
ability desired in one soon to join the legal
profession.
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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