Harriet and David B.
Wolf ’52
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Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
David Wolf is general insurance agent with Eichlitz Dennis Wray & Westheimer. He has been involved in the ownership of three insurance agencies and is a past president of the Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio. Wolf served as a president of the San Antonio A&M Club and a Class Agent.
Billie Jo and James M.
Bralley ’51
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Bralley earned a degree in geology and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He has had a successful 38-year career in petroleum exploration, the last 22 with Enserch Exploration Inc. in Midland and Dallas. He retired in January 1990 as Vice President of Exploration.
Jeanette L. and Robert B. "Bob"
Conn ’51
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San Antonio, TX
It was 1947 when Bob Conn ’51 started his fish year at Texas A&M. “I had no idea what I was getting into,” he laughed. World War II had just ended and the AMC of Texas was bursting with veterans returning to school on the GI Bill. Since main campus was full, “they set us up on the air force base,” he said. Now known as Riverside Campus, the Bryan Air Force Base became home for Conn and his Classmates. It had a dining facility, barracks and classes. “The only time we went to main campus was for football games,” he said. “They’d bus us in and bus us out.”
He holds the memories dear, but knows that time has been good to Texas A&M. He has watched as campus has adjusted to new requirements, new construction and a more intense academic focus. First as he and his wife dropped off their daughter— Kathy Saucier ’80—for her first year in Aggieland, and then when they came back on their own for Aggie Hostel. Conn is a lifetime member of the San Antonio A&M Club & Foundation, and for years has enjoyed eating lunch every Monday with Aggies at the Club’s facility, Aggie Park. “One of my real close friends whom I visited with every Monday started going crazy about Aggie Hostel.” Discontinued in 2005, Aggie Hostel was a program that invited former students aged 65 and older to come back to campus and spend a week with students. “I couldn’t wait until I was 65,” he said. “I think I set the record for attending Hostels.” Former students went to class with students, ate lunch with students, and went to events with students. “Through that, we met lots of first-class students and they became like our children, like our grandchildren,” he said. “And they are the main reason that we’re most appreciative as a whole for Texas A&M.” As an active member of his Class, Conn interacts with the Class of ’51 scholarship recipients. He and his wife also personally support two scholarship students—one member of the Corps of Cadets and one mechanical engineer. “In a word, these students are quality,” he said. “These are great students who attend A&M and I am so proud of what they do and how they represent Texas A&M.” Texas A&M continues to impact the future through its students. As for himself, he gives full credit to A&M for giving him the education and discipline to serve in the U.S. Army and enjoy a 46-year career in mechanical contracting.
Lee and Carroll A.
Davis ’51
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Arlington, TX
Carroll Davis retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1990 after 38 years of service. He served two years in the U.S. Army and retired as a major in the Army Reserve. He is a Life Member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the Fort Worth-Tarrant County A&M Club.
Wilma and John K.
Drisdale ’51
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Oklahoma City, OK
John Drisdale is president and principal owner of JKD Inc., the Austin petroleum management consulting firm he founded in 1982. In a 22-year career with Texaco, Inc., he became assistant manager of the Houston Division and then executive vice president-operations for Grace Petroleum Corporation.
Joan and Raymond W.
Harmer ’51
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Sequim, WA
Ray Harmer served in the Navy prior to attending Texas A&M in 1948. After graduating in Geological Engineering, he had various assignments with service and oil companies in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest areas. He worked for 27 years for Mobil in Louisiana and Norway in reservoir engineering and economic evaluation.
John E.
Jennings ’51
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Richmond, TX
John E. Jennings graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1951. After graduation he joined the United States Army and served until 1953, that included a 13 month tour in Korea in which he received a bronze star. In 1951 John joined Phillips Petroleum and worked there until his retirement in 1986. During his career he worked overseas in Venezuela, Singapore, and Norway. John currently resides in Richmond, Texas and has three children, Ronald, Cynthia, and John 1984.
Robert L.
McGuyer ’51
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Belton, TX
Robert McGuyer received a B.S. degree in Agriculture in 1951 and joined USDA in 1952 and continued ranching and farming. He served in the United Stated Navy from 1942-1946.
Morton
Rachofsky ’51
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Dallas, TX
Morton Rachofsky is owner of Morton Rachofsky Co. Realtors, which he established in 1964. He served as Director of the D-Art/Visual Arts Center and had a large scale sculpture displayed at Dallas’ Plaza of the Americas in conjunction with the 5th Texas Sculpture Symposium. Rachofsky also was a Co-Class Agent, member of the Liberal Arts Development Council, and on the Real Estate Committee of the Texas A&M University Development Foundation.
Leon D.
Ross ’51
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Benicia, CA
After graduating from Texas A&M with a B.S. in Chemistry, Pete Ross worked for Phillips Chemical Company for a short time before joining the U.S. Army Chemical Corps in 1951 where he was awarded the silver star. He then began a 24-year career with Shell Oil Company where he worked in the research department and in the refineries. Ross now works in tax preparation and financial services.
Elfriede and Jim B.
Russell III ’51
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Dallas, TX
After working 37 years for Mobil Oil, Jim Russell III retired in 1990 as Worldwide Engineering Training Coordinator. He received a Petroleum Engineering degree from Texas A&M. With Mobil, Jim’s specialty was teaching economics and risk analysis to company engineers and geologists in the U.S., Canada, England, Norway, Germany, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
Carroll V.
SoRelle ’51
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Greeley, CO
Carroll SoRelle served as Chairman of the Board for the Bank of Boulder in Boulder, Colorado as well as Royal Petroleum Inc. He had a successful career with Diamond Shamrock Corporation and holds several corporate directorships.
Mildred and Willy F.
Bohlmann, Jr. ’50
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Schulenburg, TX
Willy F. Bohlmann, Jr. ’50 graduated from Texas A&M University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering. While at A&M, he was President of the American Society of Civil Engineers and was a Ross Volunteer. In 1992 he retired as President of Esso China, Ltd. after serving 41 years with Exxon affiliate companies. Willy also had a successful dual career with the U.S. Army Reserve. He retired with the rank of colonel in 1980. He has been
awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Department of Civil Engineering’s Distinguished Graduate Award,
and was recognized in the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor.
From the time I set foot on campus in May 1945, it was the strong esprit de corps that made an impact. The “spirit” gave me a feeling of camaraderie among class members and fellow students. Being an Aggie opened doors to other Aggies in a worldwide network. It is a good feeling to be a part of the world’s largest fraternity.
- Willy Bohlmann, Jr. '50
Bill W.
Clayton ’50
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Clayton received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics in 1950. His leadership as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives was instrumental in the development and passage of school finance legislation, a highway funding bill, sunset legislation, reorganization of state water agencies, and the Briscoe-Clayton anti-crime package. In 1979, he became the first person to be elected to a third consecutive term as Speaker of the House.
Archie D.
Cook ’50
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Lake Jackson, TX
Archie D. Cook retired from Dow Chemical Company after more than 30 years of service in 1985. He managed Ethylene, Borzene and Butediene plants in Freeport and directed construction of other petrochemical complexes. Cook served in a dive bomber squadron with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mary and Thomas R.
Kirk ’50
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McGregor, TX
Thomas graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Sciences degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1951. After serving in the United States Air Force, he worked with the North American Aviation as a Flight Test Engineer and Project Engineer. He then ended his aviation career to work for Tom Kirk Ford from 1969 to 1991 and retired in Real Estate Development in 1994. Since his retirement Thomas has maintained being very active in both his community and Texas A&M University. His passion for service to others has made it very important to him to give back to Texas A&M University in every way he possibly can.
Pat and Jay C.
McElroy ’50
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Bellaire, TX
Jay McElroy served as the Executive Vice President Operations of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation since 1986. He was named VP Operations in 1977, and then Senior VP Engineering, Operations and Transmission in 1983. McElroy also served as Director and Past Chairman of the Southern Gas Association and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
Charles F.
Underriner Jr. ’50
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After completing his military service, Charles received his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 1950. He worked for Magnolia Petroleum/Mobil Oil Company for 34 years and served on the Board of The Association of Former Students as International Vice President. This gift is in memory of Mr. Albert R. McNeil ’30 and Underriner’s sister, Mrs. A.R. McNeil.
Chris M.
Williams ’50
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Chris Williams retired from Shell Pipeline Corporation in 1986 after more than 38 years of service. He attended Texas A&M following service in World War II and he is a Korean War veteran.
Rosalie and Clifton J.
Bolner ’49
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San Antonio, TX
Getting his start as a partner in Bolner’s Grocery and Meat Market when he graduated from Texas A&M, Clifton Bolner is now President and CEO of Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc., which imports ninety raw/natural spices from sixty countries, processes them and markets them under the Fiesta Brand. The former Aggie Band executive officer and his wife have endowed major scholarships at Texas A&M University and Our Lady of The Lake University, and have been recognized for their continuing support of numerous church and community endeavors.
R. Tom
Bruce ’49
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Denton, TX
R. Tom Bruce is a semi-retired CPA. He earned his accounting degree at Texas A&M and Sam Houston State and completed his course work toward an MBA at Texas A&M. Bruce had accounting experience with Arthur Anderson & Co. and various energy and real estate interests and was Financial Officer of SHWC , Inc., an Architect, Engineer & Planner firm.
Jo Ann and William G.
Caughlin ’49
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College Station, TX
William Caughlin is a self employed Geophysical Consultant since 1989. During his time as a U.S. Air Force Captain, he served as Electronics Officer in the Strategic Air Command. During his career he was the Senior Staff Geophysicist for Shell Oil and Vice President Exploration for Mosbacher Energy Company.
Elaine and J. W.
Cotton, Jr. ’49
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J.W. Cotton earned a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering and Geology. Throughout his 29 year career with the Air Force, Cotton was an officer pilot, navigator, and held various unit and staff jobs. He received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, USAF Commendation Medal, and various other honors.
Mr. and Mrs. Mermod C.
Jaccard, Jr. ’49
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Houston, TX
Mermod Jaccard, Jr. was a partner and principal in CTJ & D, Architects. He returned to Texas A&M to earn his Bachelor of Architecture degree after earlier attending A&M and the University of Houston. Jaccard completed the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and the Officer Course at Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Arch K.
Jacobson ’49
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Comfort, TX
Arch Jacobson served as the President of the Jacobson-Berger Capital Group, Inc. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Union Pacific Realty Company and President of Prudential Development Company and Mercantile Realty Services Company. Jacobson also served in the U.S. and Africa as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and earned an Advance Management Certificate from Princeton University.