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Akash Vukoti
August Pfluger
David Lindsey Hulse
Jeff Drost
Jay Presson Allen
Public Speaker
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
MLB Player
NFL Defensive Tackle
Screenwriter, Novelist
Akash Vukoti became
nationally known as the
youngest contestant in the
Scripps National Spelling
Bee at age six. He later
appeared on America’s Got
Talent for his spelling and
public speaking talents.
August Pfluger is a U.S.
Congressman representing
Texas’s 11th district. Before
entering politics, he served
more than 20 years in the
U.S. Air Force as a
decorated fighter pilot and
squadron commander.
David Hulse is a former
Major League Baseball
center fielder who played for
teams including the Texas
Rangers. He became known
for his reliable defensive
skills and steady
performance on the field.
Jeff Drost is a former NFL
defensive tackle who played
for the Green Bay Packers.
He was selected in the 1987
NFL Draft and became
known as a dependable
defensive player.
Jay Presson Allen wrote the
screenplay for Cabaret and
adapted The Prime of Miss Jean
Brodie into a film and stage
production. She worked in
Hollywood and Broadway,
focusing on literary adaptations
and character-driven scripts.
Gregory Alan Maddux
Los Lonely Boys
Marc Menchaca
Max Lucado
Baseball Coach
Rock Band
Actor
Author
Greg Maddux is one of the
greatest pitchers in baseball
history. He won four straight
Cy Young Awards from 1992–
1995, helped the Atlanta
Braves win the 1995 World
Series, and was later inducted
into the Hall of Fame.
Los Lonely Boys is a Grammy
Award-winning rock band
made up of three Garza
brothers: Henry, Jojo, and
Ringo. Their hit song “Heaven”
became a major success and
helped their debut album
reach double-platinum status.
Marc Menchaca is an
American actor known for
his roles in television series
such as Ozark. He has also
worked as a writer and
director, with films featured
at festivals including SXSW.
Max Lucado is a bestselling
Christian author and pastor
at Oak Hills Church in San
Antonio. His inspirational
books on faith and hope
have sold millions of copies
worldwide.
Sterlin Gilbert
Jane Ford Aebersold
James Gill
Clayton Weishuhn
Dorsey B. Hardeman
Football Coach
Ceramic Artist
Artist
Football Player
Politician, Businessman
Sterlin Gilbert is a football
coach recognized for leading
high-scoring college offenses.
He earned FootballScoop FCS
Coordinator of the Year honors
in 2013 for his offensive
success.
Jane Ford Aebersold is a
nationally recognized ceramic
artist whose work has been
displayed in major museums
and institutions. Her artwork is
included in collections such as
the Smithsonian and the
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
James Gill is an American
artist recognized as one of
the important figures of the
Pop Art movement. His
artwork has been displayed
internationally and is known
for its bold style and cultural
themes.
Clayton Weishuhn was a
linebacker who played in the
NFL for the New England
Patriots and Green Bay
Packers. He set the Patriots’
single-season tackle record
in 1983 with 229 tackles.
Dorsey B. Hardeman served
as a U.S. Representative
from Texas and worked as a
judge and lawyer. He was
involved in Texas legislative
and judicial matters during
the mid-20th century.
Robert Nason Beck
Scientist, Pioneer
Robert Nason Beck was a
Texas oil and energy
businessman who also
supported polo and local
philanthropic efforts. He was
active in both industry and
community sports.
