Kirk L.
Worley ’93 Memorial
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Kirk Lane Worley was described by many as a man with an “internal moral compass”, who always seemed to “know the right thing to do and who had the courage to do it.”
Kirk was born on November 24, 1970 in Pasadena, Texas, the youngest of three children of Jerry W. Worley and Carolyn Ross Worley. After attending Pearland High School, where he excelled in academics, art, football, and basketball, Kirk graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a degree in Business Administration. In 1996, Kirk earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. Kirk then joined the law firm Haynes and Boone, and eventually became a partner in the Business Litigation Section in the Houston office. Recognized numerous times as a Texas Rising Star Lawyer and a Texas Super Lawyer, Kirk was an exceptional lawyer who passionately represented his clients and was known for his practical approaches to legal problems. Kirk was also always willing to mentor less experienced lawyers, not just in the practice of law, but by teaching them to remain positive and consistently adhere to high ethical standards in the practice of law.
Kirk was known for kindness, sense of humor, and love of adventure. But above all he was known for his enduring optimism. They say there are two kinds of people in the world – those that see the glass as half full and those that see the glass as half empty. But there is a rare third type of person – the person who sees the half full glass as potentially full. Kirk was that kind of person.
Kirk loved his dear Texas Aggies and made regular road trips to College Station with his friends to watch the Aggies play at Kyle Field. He often attributed his values to the time he spent at Texas A&M. Kirk wore his Aggie ring proudly and was a living memorial to A&M’s core values (excellence, integrity, loyalty, leadership, respect, and selfless service).
Kirk fought a long and brave battle against appendiceal cancer with the strength of his faith in Jesus Christ and the support of his friends and family. Many who knew him did not know of his illness because he lived his entire life to the fullest degree. He faced his illness with dignity and the same positive attitude he exhibited throughout his life.
Kirk was survived by his wife Cheryl, two young children Christopher and Paige, parents Jerry and Carolyn Worley, brother Kevin Worley and sister-in-law Susan, sister Karen Jacobs ‘89, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
After his death, this Endowed Memorial was created by a group of Kirk’s friends, including several loyal “t-sippers,” for a single purpose. Each year, this scholarship will pay toward the cost of at least one Aggie ring to an A&M student who (like Kirk did throughout his life) maintains a high moral code, leads by example, and exemplifies those same core values that Kirk held dear, thereby ensuring that there will be no shortage of men and women who will look down at their rings for years to come and remember not only the school that helped them develop their values but a man named Kirk who lived by them.
Pamela J. ’79 and A. Hearne 1977
Williford, III
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Pamela J. '79 and A. Hearne '77 Williford, III Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Kristy S. '01 and Clayton W. '00
Williams
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Kristy S. '01 and Clayton W. '00 Williams III Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Jennifer M. and Robert O. '97
Williams
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Jennifer M. and Robert O. Williams '97 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Lewis Dutch
Wilkinson '60 Endowed Memorial
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Class of 1960 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship in memory of Lewis "Dutch" Wilkinson '60
Wharton County A&M Club
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Wharton County A&M Club Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Col. Mark A.
Welsh, Jr. '46
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Colonel Mark A. Welsh, Jr. '46 Memorial Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Brenda G.
Weiser '82
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Brenda G. Weiser '82 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Lindsay Dian
Walters '09
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Lindsay Dian Walters ’09 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
Teddy and Guy
Wallace ’51
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Teddy and Guy Wallace '51 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
Joyce and Robert G.
VanWinkle, Jr. ’81
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Robert G. Van Winkle, Jr. '81 was born while his dad Robert G. Van Winkle '60 attended classes at Texas A&M College. Picking up the banner, Robert enrolled in the fall of 1977. Neither of the Van Winkles would be remembered or known as Robert, but both were known by the nickname of "Rip". Robert was followed by his sister, Ann Van Winkle Brown, '82, wife of Mike Brown, '81; brother, James Van Winkle '84; and sister, Kay Lynn Van Winkle Gordon ‘85, wife of Jerry Gordon '86.
Robert graduated with honors with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agricultural Education. He spent time at A&M as a leader both in the College of Agriculture and the University as Speaker of the Texas A&M Student Senate.
Upon graduation he returned to the family farm and operated a dairy and beef cattle operation along side of his dad in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There he met his wife Joyce. They were named one of the top three Texas Young Farmer and Rancher couples in Texas by the Texas Farm Bureau. They have two children, Chance and Candace. Chance graduated in '08 and Candace finished her degree at A&M Corpus Christi in '10.
Robert's career path has taken a change over the years. Today he and Joyce are the owners of Hopkins County Abstract. They provide title insurance and conduct real-estate closing while serving the Hopkins County area. He has served on the Chamber of Commerce, various non-profit boards and as a school board trustee.
"Few things mean as much as the ring on my left hand, and the ring on my right. Both symbolize commitment, honor and integrity. It is with great joy and humility that we are allowed to help another Aggie display with pride, their accomplishments in "earning" the right to wear the trademark symbol of Texas A&M, the Aggie ring."
David A. and Katherine L. '88
Toback
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David A. and Katherine L. Toback '88 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Tim
Sweeney
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Tim Sweeney Spirit & Loyalty Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship funds an Aggie Ring to the winner of Tradition's Council's Run for the Ring event.
Julia
Subieta '15
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Karen Subieta:
“It was March of 2009 when I wrote a letter to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions to ask that my daughter’s application be withdrawn from consideration. During the Christmas break of her senior year in high school, on December 29, 2008, Julia was involved in a serious automobile accident in which she sustained a traumatic brain injury. After months of inpatient and outpatient cognitive therapy, culminating in graduation from the TIRR Memorial Hermann Challenge program in August 2009, Julia began college course work at the neighborhood campus of Lone Star College, with the goal of someday re-applying for admission to Texas A&M. She accomplished that goal and began coursework at Texas A&M in the summer of 2011. Facing the rigors of coursework at a Tier 1 university is a challenge for any student, but for someone dealing with cognitive issues like my daughter, it was daunting. Although she had setbacks and had to adjust her career goals, with the help of her counselor with Disabilities Services in the Division of Student Affairs, and accommodations and assistance from her professors over the years, Julia met the requirements for wearing an Aggie Ring. She is on schedule to graduate with a degree from the College of Agriculture in May, 2015.”
“This Aggie Ring Scholarship was given in honor of my daughter, Julia Denise Subieta, when she received her own Aggie ring on September 20, 2013. I wanted to pay tribute to her journey to this important milestone as a student at Texas A&M and to celebrate all that it represented.”
Linda and David L.
Strickland ’83
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Linda and David L. Strickland '83 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Cindy A.
Stowell '79
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Cindy A. Stowell '79 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Cecil and Lillie Belle
Stooksberry Family
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Cecil and Lillie Belle Stooksberry Family Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Raenn and Michael T. '88
Stevens
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Raeann and Michael T. Stevens ’88 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Rachel L.
Spelman '16
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Rachel L. Spelman '16 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
Laura and Miky
Sodhi '04
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Laura and Miky Sodhi '04 Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Victoria A. Brown-Sobecki '78 and Daniel M.
Sobecki
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Victoria A. Brown-Sobecki ’78 and Daniel M. Sobecki Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Robert L.
Smith ’50
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Robert L. Smith '50 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
Perry J.
Shepard ’53
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Perry J. Shepard '53 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship
Betty Scott
Settlemeyer Family
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Betty Scott Settlemeyer Family Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
David A. '97 and Margaret L. '97
Schell
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David A. '97 and Margaret L. '97 Schell Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship
Wanda ’77 and David 1967
Roberts
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Wanda '77 and David '67 Roberts Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship