Distinguished Alumni

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Dr. Mavis P. Kelsey ’32

Dr. Mavis P. Kelsey ’32
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Year Awarded: 1983

Depost, TX

Kelsey received a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1932 and a Doctorate of Medicine from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Kelsey founded and is senior member of the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic of Houston, a large general clinic with 120 physicians serving a national and international clientele. He served as Medical Advisor for companies including Pennzoil Corp. and directed medical contracts for NASA and the U.S. Navy.



An avid collector of American art and Americana, Dr. Kelsey and his wife have donated valuable collections to several academic institutions and museums. The Kelsey’s have contributed several thousand books, prints and art works to Texas A&M’s Sterling C. Evans Library. Kelsey served on the President’s Council of Texas A&M’s College of Medicine and the Sterling C. Evans Library Development Council.

Kenneth E. Montague ’37

Kenneth E. Montague ’37
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Year Awarded: 1983

Beaumont, TX

Montague received a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering in 1941. He served a 15-year career with General Crude Oil, in which he served as President and led the successful efforts of independent companies to compete effectively with fully integrated major oil companies. He was also instrumental in expanding the firm’s energy exploration activities. Throughout his career, he was concerned with protecting the environment and preserving resources. When General Crude was merged with a subsidiary of International Paper Co. in 1975, Mr .Montague was named Executive Vice President and elected to the Board of Directors.



He was a Trustee of the Texas A&M Development Foundation, served as a Chairman of the Board, and President of the Beaumont A&M Club.

Alfred I. Davies ’34

Alfred I. Davies ’34
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Year Awarded: 1982

Fort Worth, TX

Davies received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Administration in 1935 and later a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. His tenure on The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents encompassed the establishment of the Private Enterprise Research Center, opening of the West Campus complex, and the completion of Olsen Field.



Davies was also the Director and Executive of the Sears, Roebuck and Company in Dallas. He has served on the governing boards of the Republic National Bank in Dallas, the Republic of Texas Corporation, Enserch Corporation, Zale Corporation, Frozen Food Express; and Metropolitan Savings and Loan Foundation.

"By all standards, Al Davies’ business career, his family life and his distinguished civic service has reflected honor and glory to Texas A&M University."

  - James W. Aston ’33, Distinguished Alumnus, 1967

Richard E. Haas ’45

Richard E. Haas ’45
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Year Awarded: 1982

Marathon, KS

Haas received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry in 1947. After graduation, he founded many agricultural- and energy-related businesses. He served as Owner-Manager of R.E. “Dick” Haas Land & Cattle Company, R.E. “Dick” Haas Pipeline Company and R.E.H. Energy Enterprises, Inc.



Haas was President of the Corpus Christi A&M Club, served on The Association of Former Students Board of Directors, and was a Trustee of the Texas A&M Development Foundation. He also established an endowment of more than $300,000 to fund a President’s Scholarship and created the Haas-Litterst Endowment in Animal Science.



Field Scovell ’30

Field Scovell ’30
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Year Awarded: 1982

Wichita Falls, TX

Scovell studied Liberal Arts while at A&M College of Texas. He spent 20 years in sporting goods sales as store owner and as regional sales director for Rawlings Sporting Goods. He joined Southland Life Insurance Company and later served as Vice President. Throughout his career in the sports and insurance industries, he was a Director of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, received the Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame, and served on the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Committee.

"There’s no bigger Texas Aggie than Field Scovell. Aggie jokes really hurt him. He can get fighting mad!"

  - Felix McKnight '32, Editor, Times Herald

Charles G. Scruggs ’45

Charles G. Scruggs ’45
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Year Awarded: 1982

McGregor, TX

Scruggs received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Administration in 1947. His career began at Progressive Farmer magazine, where he advanced to Editor in 1978. Scruggs was Founder and President of the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation and was instrumental in establishing the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.



He was a recipient of many awards for his outstanding contributions to agriculture from the American Society of Animal Science, American Agricultural Editors Association, Agricultural Communicators in Education and Federal Land bank Association of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Scruggs was recognized as “Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture.”

"Texas A&M has always been a labor of love for me. I shall try doubly hard to serve more in the future."

Joe Carter Denman, Jr. ’46

Joe Carter Denman, Jr. ’46
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Year Awarded: 1981

Lufkin, TX

Denman received a bachelor’s degree in Architecture in 1950. He was an Aviator in the U.S. Naval Corps during WWII.

Denman received a bachelor’s degree in Architecture in 1950. He was an Aviator in the U.S. Naval Corps during WWII.



Denman is an Officer, Director, or Trustee for more than 25 financial, investment, industrial, governmental, and professional firms or organizations. He was very successful in the lumber industry as he served on the governing boards of the Lumberman’s Investment Corporation, National Forests Products Association, and was the Past President of the Southern Forest Products Association and the Texas Forest Products Manufacturers Association. Currently, Denman holds patent on an apparatus to efficiently measure lumber volume. He also served as President and CEO of Temple-Eastex Inc., Diboll.

"I doubt anyone could better exemplify the Spirit of Aggieland in his everyday associations than Joe Denman."

  - C.M. Harbordt ’70

R. A. "Murray" Fasken ’38

R. A. "Murray" Fasken ’38
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Year Awarded: 1981

Toronto, Canada

Fasken received a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1938. He served in the United States Army from 1941-1946. Fasken began his career at Midland National Bank in 1950 as a teller and was named president of the bank in 1958, serving in that position until 1964, at which time he was named chairman of the board.



Fasken was a long time civic leader in Midland, Texas serving as president of the Midland Chamber of Commerce and the Midland College Board.



Fasken supported Texas A&M by contributing funds to the Center for Education and Research, the 12th Man Foundation and establishing several President Endowed Scholarships. He also gave his time and talent by serving on the Texas A&M University Development Foundation and assisted in efforts to recruit students and athletes to attend Texas A&M.

"Murray Fasken has quietly done everything possible for Texas A&M. He does it so quietly that most of us don’t even know to say thank you."

  - Joe Hiram Moore '38, classmate

C.E. “Pat” Olsen ’23

C.E. “Pat” Olsen ’23
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Year Awarded: 1981

Clifton, TX

Olsen received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1923. He was co-founder and President of Gearench Manufacturing Company where he invented or co-invented a complete line of tools under trade names Petol Tongs and Titan Tongs. He made Gearench the undisputed world leader in providing special tools for atomic, chemical, mining, petroleum and plastics industries.



Olsen was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame as one of A&M’s all-time great baseball pitchers. He played two years with the New York Yankees and is a long time supporter of Major league Baseball. A&M’s baseball stadium was dedicated and named in honor of C.E. “Pat” Olsen in 1978.

"We’ve both been blessed with good health which has enabled us to do the things we always wanted to do. If you find what you want to do in life, and the good Lord gives you the opportunity to do it, you are doubly blessed- El and I are most grateful."

Clayton W. Williams, Jr. ’54

Clayton W. Williams, Jr. ’54
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Year Awarded: 1981

Midland, TX

Williams received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry in 1954. In 1957 he entered the oil and gas business as an independent producer, and since that time has been active in all facets of the industry. During his business career, he has organized 23 major entities, ranging from Clajon Gas, the largest privately owned natural gas company in Texas, and Williams Company, which has drilled more than 800 wells across the country, to his newest company, Clayton Desta Communications, which has built the first totally digital microwave long distance network in Texas. His farming and ranching operations encompass more than 450,000 acres of land in Texas and Wyoming. He serves as President of Clayton Williams Energy Inc.



Williams has demonstrated his loyalty to Texas A&M in a number of ways, from serving as Visiting Executive in residence at the College of Business Administration to underwriting the Clayton Wheat Williams Texas Life Series to be published by the Texas A&M Press. He has contributed funds for a President’s Endowed Scholarship as well as funds for general use by the University. Williams served on The Association of Former Students Board of Directors. Clayton W. Williams, Jr. epitomizes the best of Texas A&M: integrity, a concern for others, and unwavering support of his alma mater.

"A&M taught me that you have to go after things, do something and do it right. I’m proud to be a part of it."

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