New members inducted into prestigious John Tarleton Society
March 16, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University recently welcomed new members into the John Tarleton Society.
The inductees included Mr. and Mrs. J. Brad Allen of Stephenville; Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Dorsey of Belton; Dr. Burnaby Munson of Newark, Del.; Mr. and Mrs. B.D. O’Neal of Houston; and Mrs. Jacque Tanton of Granbury.
The John Tarleton Society was established in 1992 to honor the university’s most generous benefactors. This elite group of benefactors represents the highest level of support for the university. Funds donated by these individuals are used to further campus growth, increase scholarships and enhance academic programs.
Tarleton President Dr. Dominic Dottavio presented the honorees with a crystal obelisk in appreciation for their support during a ceremony on March 4 at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. The inductees also were recognized during a performance of the Tarleton Wind Ensemble, which was held after the ceremony.
Brad and Nancy Allen met in 1972 while attending Tarleton. The couple established the J. Brad and Nancy Gage Allen Endowed Scholarship, which benefits students who show strong academic excellence. Active members of the Stephenville community, the Allens own and operate several businesses including the Rock House, Green Creek Nursery, Nursery Direct, Good Tree Retirement Community, Home Care Direct and A-Plus Cattle Ranch.
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Dorsey established the Edwin and Welba Dorsey Endowed Scholarship in 1997 to benefit chemistry majors at Tarleton. In 1964, Dr. Dorsey became Tarleton’s first graduate to receive a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Mrs. Dorsey also attended Tarleton and graduated from Texas Christian University in 1969 with a degree in elementary education. Dr. Dorsey retired as vice president of analytical chemistry for Alcon Laboratories in Fort Worth after 36 years of service. Mrs. Dorsey retired after teaching at Fort Worth, Sanger and Denton school districts.
Dr. Burnaby Munson attended Tarleton State College in 1953. Dr. Munson said he enjoyed his two years at Tarleton and especially teachers Dick Smith and O.A. Grant, who were models for his teaching career. In 1989, Dr. Munson established the Dr. O.A. Grant Scholarship in history/government. Dr. Munson has taught at the University of Delaware since 1967 and is currently the C. Eugene Bennett Professor of Chemistry.
Mr. and Mrs. B.D. O’Neal established the LTC Sam E. Jeffers ROTC Endowed Scholarship. Mr. O’Neal and the scholarship’s namesake, Sam Jeffers, were longtime friends who attended Tarleton and Texas A&M during the same years. Mr. O’Neal grew up in Gorman and attended Tarleton from 1949 to 1951. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1949. O’Neal is proud of the Tarleton Corps Scholarship in honor of his patriotic friend and rancher, who died in 1992 in Hamilton.
Mrs. Jacque Tanton recently established two endowed scholarships at Tarleton: the Tanton Family Endowed Scholarship–Dublin High School and the Tanton Family Endowed Scholarship–Granbury High School. Both were established to benefit students from these high schools who plan to major in an agricultural-related field. Mrs. Tanton has a long history with agriculture and spends most of her time working on her ranch in Dublin.
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