Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

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October 16, 2015
Dear Members of the Class of 1965,
Welcome back to Southwestern! Each year we begin Southwestern’s Homecoming
festivities with the Golden Anniversary Luncheon, one of the weekend’s most
meaningful events.
Southwestern truly has been blessed through the efforts of many dedicated alumni.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your continued support.
Take time to stroll the campus this weekend, reminisce about favorite classmates
and professors, meet our marvelous students, and tour new facilities. Southwestern
provides a rich learning environment and values its great teaching tradition, as it
has for 175 years.
The achievements and accomplishments which have marked your life the past 50
years are a source of great pride and honor to your Alma Mater. This book
recognizes this important milestone. We are so grateful that you have chosen to
make your Southwestern Experience a lifelong endeavor. Our hope is that you will
return to campus as a member of the 50+ Society for many years to come.
Sincerely,
The Office of University Relations – Alumni and Parents
Southwestern University
Carolyn House Bateman
New Braunfels, Texas
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are:
Children: Stephanie Bateman, Dr. Jill Bateman
Two grandchildren
When I graduated (or left) Southwestern, the first things that happened to me were:
Graduated from UT at Austin. Then worked as a reservationist at Delta Airlines in Dallas office.
My career path has been:
I was a stay-at-home mom, working part-time as a substitute teacher and as tour director at Dan
Dipert Tours. I became a 4-H leader and am active in the community.
Things I like to do now are:
Yoga, aerobics, travel, Pilates, tennis, Qigong, volunteering, seeing live Broadway plays,
attending symphony concerts, reading, and gardening.
My favorite Southwestern memories are:
The wonderful people that I met.
Why I love Southwestern:
It is home to me. I love the sweet memories of all the kindness extended to me while I was there.
I will always remember those years with fondness.
Carolyn House Bateman
Myra Fritzi Kunkel Friedman
Austin, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Terry W. Overton, Sr.
Son: John (Jack) Cox, Jr.
Granddaughter: Kaleigh Fay Cox
I moved to Houston with husband son where I graduated from the University of Houston.
I taught elementary school in Houston for three years; I then became market support manager for
National Instruments for four years. I was lucky enough to enjoy only part-time jobs (which
included State Farm Office, Athlete Foot Retail Store, and Longhorn Marketing and Trophies)
until the age of 70. I used the rest of the day for “Genealogy”!
Zeta Theta Alpha pledge year
Kappa Sigma parties
Pi Kappa Alpha parties.
Sharon Virden Gray
New Braunfels, Texas
Justin Grubbs, Monica Grubbs Giuffre
Regan and Katherine Grubbs
Aiden and Will Giuffre
I got married and moved into the married dorm at Perkins in Dallas. I worked as an executive
secretary for three years. Then, after moving to East Texas with my husband’s student pastorate,
I began what turned out to be a long career as an educator. Most of that time, from 1975 until
2008, was spent in the Rio Grande Valley in Mission. I retired in New Braunfels in 2008. Now I
stay busy with grandchildren, church activities, travel, and volunteer activities. Life is good.
My career path has been surprising to me. While at Southwestern, I thought teaching school was
the last thing I wanted to do. However when I moved to Eustace, it was the only game in town so
I tried it. To my shock, I loved it! After enrolling in three different universities, I completed the
requirements for certification and taught fourth and fifth graders for many years. After a while I
taught at the University of Texas Pan American. From there my partners and I have started
Alternative Certification for Teachers. It was a great adventure.
Spending time with others in meaningful activities (and some not so meaningful, but fun) fills
my calendar. A readers group, volunteering at the food bank and in the church kitchen, Ladies
Bible study, the PEO sisterhood, traveling, grandchildren, etc.
Some of my favorite memories revolve around listening to some really smart people- both
students and faculty. I was out of my depth, and it was very exciting.
Why I love Southwestern has to do with some things I didn’t like at the time. Things like eight
hours of Chemistry and eight hours of Biology! Left to my own devices, I would never have
taken those classes. Through life, however, I have come to believe that no one is truly educated if
they don’t have a liberal arts education. That kind of groundwork builds a framework into which
any discipline can be incorporated.
Sharon Virden Gray
James H. Herbort
Burnet, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Stephanie Marie Tillich Herbort
I attended University of Texas School of Law.
After passing bar exam and getting law license in 1969, I began law practice in Burnet,and
continued there until retirement in 2015.
Read, yard and garden work, travel, relax at home, go on trips with friends, eating out with
friends
Going to the Student Union Building and visiting with friends, Phi Delta Theta activities.
Although not my favorites, I remember the following occurring: Hurricane Carla and the Cuban
Missile Crisis; Dr. Durwood Fleming began his tenure as president of SU when our class started
at SU.
Being a small university it allows students to know professors and classmates; beautiful campus.
Mona Lowman Kandeler
San Antonio, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Fred Kandeler
Children: Kathy Kandeler Bannister, Shelia Kandeler
Granddaughters: Hannah Bannister, Tigist Bannister, Mulu Bannister, Emma Richards, Mara
Richards, Jessa Richards
I enrolled in Perkin’s School of Theology and completed a Masters in Religious Education in
two years. Fred and I married after graduating from Perkins and were assigned to our first
Church in San Angelo, Texas.
I worked as a free volunteer in educational ministry as we started a new church in Plano. I helped
design education programs, taught a Bible class and helped create fine arts for the worship space.
I acquired a second Master’s degree in Homemaking Education and Child Development and
began teaching in Plano High School’s Child Development Major Studies Program. I was a coteacher for the Gifted and Talented Program in Dallas which combined English, History, and
Art. I was an AP English teacher in both Belton and Haltom City.
I am an avid reader of fiction and theology. I enjoy gardening, creating art out of natural “earth”
items, promoting justice causes (equality for all, better health care, care of the earth, sustainable
living), nurture family and close friends, be outside in the natural world, collect and/or
photograph natural items that reflect the great diversity, wonder, and imagination of creation.
Walking along creek beds looking for interesting fossils, having the independence of the Sneed
House, working the lights for Drexel’s production of “Cotton Patch”, getting to know Jeff and
Shelia Campbell and their family, having Jeff Campbell for a teacher, being on a quite campus
with a few others on minor holidays.
I remember several watery experiences: wading through Carla and returning to LK after Easter
my freshman year stepping into what I thought was a newly polished floor to discover my room
flooded and had soaked my formal dress, the bed frame rusting the sheets, and making many of
my notes in ink unreadable. Dr. Spellmann graciously loaned me his notes.
As Anne Bannister’s “closer at hand” substitute grandmother and as a close friend of Taylor
Lewis’ family, I have attended two beginning of school events in the last several years. Those
events, plus my daughter Shelia’s experience, have reinforced my belief that the quality of
education at SU is way above average. Access to personal relationships with teachers and the
school’s focus on preparing students to live successfully and caringly in the world is truly a gift
to themselves and the world they will impact.
Jo Watkins King
Houston, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Fred
Sons: Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Milam Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Reed Parker
Step-son: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. King
Step-daughter: Mrs. Sarah Farmer
12 grandchildren
6 great-grandchildren
I transferred to NTSU in Denton and graduated with a degree in art education and a teacher’s
certificate. I married and taught school in Dallas for four years. My first son was born in 1969.
We moved to Houston in 1973, and my second son was born in 1974. My sons were my delight.
I returned to work in 1989 and decided to make a career change. I earned my paralegal certificate
and enjoyed working in the field of law until I married Fred in 2007. I retired to help care for my
parents.
Travel, attend family gatherings, sing in my church choir, make jewelry, listen to music, make
art, and take photographs.
Dean Mitten’s class meeting outside under the trees on the lawn one lovely day. She also invited
us to her house for pizza for one class. This could happen in a small college like SU. Being at
supper one weekend evening in the cafeteria when some of the spelunking group wearily
tromped in very hungry and very muddy.
The friendships I made there have blessed my life.
Jo Watkins King
From left to right: Jo Watkins, Nancy Heath, and Margaret Houser dressed for Kid Party,
given by DZ pledges in 1961
1961, Tina Boettcher, unkown, Jo Watkins, Charla Stone, and Margaret Houser
Jo Watkins King
1961, Jo Watkins dressed for Roaring 20’s party.
1963, May 22, Birthday cake from home! Carolyn House, Jo Watkins, Georgette Katool
Jo Watkins King
1963, February Snow! Carolyn House, Jo Watkins, and Karen Guinn with snowman.
Becky Korb
Giddings, Texas
Spouse’s Name: John Korb
Children: Jason, Matt
I also have three grandchildren
I attended graduate school where I received a B.S. in Student Personal and Guidance.
I married in 1966 and have been married for 49 years.
Moved to Giddings in 1969 where I taught high school English for two years. I began my family
and worked as a special education teacher for one year while completing graduate courses for
library certification at UT Austin. 1975-1979 served as high school librarian, first years
everything was computerized. I continued growing the family with two more children while I
was a stay-at-home mom. I returned to my high school librarian position in 1991 and continued
as a librarian until I retired in 2004. Bookkeeper for husband’s business, play keyboards for
church praise team, and have been a caregiver for 12 years, so far.
I like to plan landscaping projects, garden, and plan projects for remodeling and decorating.
John W. “Nic” Nicholson
Austin, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Mary Elizabeth Richardson Nicholson
Children: son-John, attorney in Dallas
Daughter-Christy Hartman, businesswoman in Houston
Grandchildren: two boys and two girls, ages 4, 6, 8, 11
I received my diploma in the mail as I was in the August 1965, “summer school” graduating
class. Along with my B.A. diploma was my college transcript which included my class rank. I
was very pleased to learn I ranked 14th in my class. Unfortunately the class consisted of only 17
members. However, for 50 years I have been able to tell people that I finished 14th in my class!
After being far less than a serious student at SU, I attended the University of Texas in Austin
night school taking enough accounting classes to qualify to take and pass the CPA exam. After
several years in both public and corporate accounting, I associated with a petrol engineer and had
a successful career in oil and gas.
Travel, golf, fishing and following UT and SU sports.
The 10:00 p.m. submarine races in San Gabriel park.
I was able to get a diploma from a good college in four years while having a wonderful time.
Key Stevens Richardson
Austin, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Henry (Hank) P. Richardson
Sons: Robert and Brian Richardson
Grandchildren: Kaitlyn Richardson, William and Andrew Richardson
I married and then went to graduate school for my Masters of Social Work at UT Austin.
I did social work in Houston; Marietta, Ga.; and Nashville, Tenn. I retired April 2015 as program
director for CASA of Travis County.
Volunteer with CASA, travel, garden, entertain, spend time with family and friends
The good friends I made while there
The quality education and personal time with faculty.
LaVerne Wentrcek Rydell
Wimberley, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Grover Mitchell (Deceased February 15, 2015)
Sons: David Rydell, Tim Rydell (deceased), Terry Rydell
Grandchildren: Elizabeth Rothrock, Scott Rydell, Kyle Rydell, Carl Rydell, Shelby Rydell, Tara
Rydell
Great-Grandchildren: Caleb Tim Rydell
I continued caring for my three sons who were elementary school age. Then in the fall I started
my teaching career. I taught first grade in Taylor. The following year my husband left the
classroom and started flying for Eastern Airlines. We moved to Darien, Conn., where I taught
third and fourth grade for the next 11 years.
I moved back to Texas in 1977. We lived in Georgetown, enjoyed life in the country and took
advantage of our free airline travel. I moved to a ranch in Elgin. I was divorced in 1985 and went
back to the classroom. I taught English and reading to fifth/sixth grades and seventh/eighth
grades for four years in Coupland. I ended my teaching career teaching fifth grade in McDade.
Because I enjoyed being in the classroom, I did not want to be a principal.
My family is a priority when we have the chance to be together. My traveling is limited now
because of a very bad back, but I’ve enjoyed my travels to all 50 states and 15 countries. I enjoy
being with friends, attending Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma activities, church, and
civic club. I still enjoy writing and doing an annual newsletter. I compiled some of my poetry
and photography into a 90 page book entitled My Reflections on Life. It won the “Member in
Print” award in Delta Kappa Gamma.
Since I lived in Taylor and commuted to SU, my situation was different. When my youngest son
started kindergarten, I started at SU. I had the “distinction” of being the “only mature” student
there (age 28-32)! I made many friends in the Education Department and enjoyed it very much. I
was pleased to be inducted into Alpha Chi and being on the Dean’s List.
LaVerne Wentrcek Rydell
It is a very special place, highly regarded and rated, and the oldest university in Texas. I really
enjoyed getting back “in touch” with the University and many fine people the last few years
when I was the 1965 Class Agent for several years and until the job became a committee.
Austin, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Reverend Kenneth Foster Sellers, Jr.
Children: Jon Todd Calvert, Bret Eric Calvert
Step-Children: Trey Grubb, Chris Sellers, Cord Sellers
Grandchildren: Cooper Lee Calvert, Dylan Grubb, Jordan Grubb, Jackson Sellers, Parker Sellers,
Will Stuart
I served as a US2 Methodist Home Missionary in Inner City Work and Gang Control in
Philadelphia, Penn., for two years.
From 1965-1967 I was on the Methodist Board of Global Ministries in Philadelphia, Penn.,
where I was the director of Christian Education and Gang Control. I moved to Texas in 1967
and served at the Munger Place Methodist Church in Dallas for two years before moving briefly
to Montana then Illinois, where I served as Director of Christian Education until 1971. From
1974 until 1981, I served in multiple churches around the Houston area as director of programs,
Director of Christian Education, and Director of Children’s Ministries. From 1981 to 2013 when
I retired, I served in differing churches as assistant pastor or senior pastor. These Methodist
churches were located in Kerrville, Weimar, Del Rio, Laredo, Schertz and Luling. I am currently
the Children’s Ministry Volunteer Coordinator at Bethany UMC in Austin.
Travel, read for pleasure, garden, craft, spend time with family, volunteer
The wonderful friends I met there. The caring, guiding professors who influenced my life in a
positive way. The old Student Union Building. Playing at the “Booties”. Attending Chapel. The
beautiful campus, L.K. Hall and Sneed House- being part of the first group to live in the L.K.
Annex. The Alpha Delta Pi’s.
My college memories of Southwestern are so precious because so many people took time to
mold and shape me, in many ways, for the future. I continue to recommend SU to young people
who are seeking a college experience. It has been a blessing to run into former SU students in
almost every church that I have served.
The Annex Gang
My College Roommates and I. Left to right:
Judith Ledbetter Sellers, Beverly Stewart Voron, Roberta Wister Medley, Mary Ann
Clendenin White
My Family
Ray Simecek
Yorktown, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Diane Timmerman Simecek
Children: Ashlie Cade ’91, Chad Simecek, Brad Simecek, Tyler Simecek ‘05
Granndchildren: Cade Simecek, Colin Simecek, Tripp Cade, Preston Cade
I attended University of Texas Dental School in Houston, where I graduated in 1968.
I became the General Dentist for U.S. Air Force 1968 and was stationed in Japan in 1971. I
started my Private Dentist practice in Seguin, where I practiced from 1971-2009. I became
member of the Seguin Kiwanis Club and was the past president; I also became a member of the
Seguin ISD School Board from 1982-1985 and 1987-1992. I became a member of ADA, TDA
and past president of the District Dental Society.
Travel, read, volunteer for CASA, talk politics and religion
This is a tough one!
The fellow students I met and the professors (most of them). The campus and the fine arts
program.
Student diversity, quality of education, small campus, quality of students.
James (Jim) Robert Smith
Pasadena, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Cathy Culbertson Smith
Children: Courtney, Jennifer
Grandchildren: Austin, Peyton, Addyson, Sydney
I got a job teaching Texas history at Northside Junior High School in Corpus Christi. I went to
Corpus because there were no history positions open in Pasadena. I’m glad because this is where
I met Cathy.
I have had a very successful career in the education profession for 37 plus years. In July of this
year I went back to the Transportation Department as a consultant to help a new director. This
job will probably end in September. I taught American History at Pasadena High School from
1967-1972. I was Assistant Principal at Southmore Intermediate School in Pasadena from 19721980 and was Principal at V.W. Miller Intermediate School in Pasadena from 1980-1995. The
school was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an Exemplary School for 19881989. I was the Director of Transportation for the Pasadena ISD from 1995-2002. In 2000 I was
awarded the District’s Award of Excellence for my work. I served as a member of the Texas
School Improvement Initiative which instituted peer assessment for schools throughout the State
from 1987-1995. In 2008 I was named the Outstanding Alumnus of Pasadena ISD; this award is
given each year to an alumnus of the district. My picture was placed on the South Houston High
School Wall of Honor as an outstanding alumnus of the class of 1960.
My family is my first priority in retirement. I love being “Papa” to my grandchildren. I maintain
three church vans for my church. I am very involved with my church.
Meeting new friends, pledging Kappa Alpha Order, holding many offices in KA including
president, going to the “Booties”, and small classes that really allowed you to interact with
professors and fellow students.
Southwestern instilled in me the desire to accomplish many things in my life both personally and
professionally. Kappa Alpha Order gave me valuable training in leadership. The culture of
Southwestern taught me how to work with others and strive to do my very best in all of my
professional endeavors.
In 2008 I received this bronze plaque for being the outstanding alumnus of Pasadena
Independent School District.
My Wife Cathy
My Grandchildren: Austin, Peyton, Addyson, and Sydney
My older daughter Jennifer on my right and my younger daughter Courtney on my left.
Carolyn Kilgore Tarman
Greeley, Colorado
Son: Chris Tarman
Daughter: Kelly Tarman Carroll
Granddaughter: Natalie Butler
We moved to Dallas with our three month old son for my husband to start graduate school at
Perkins School of Theology at SMU. We lived in student housing; I worked at the Perkins
bookstore, and we bought a small sailboat that we enjoyed sailing on White Rock Lake when we
could find the time. We were a family of four when we left Perkins.
I worked in banking and in the automobile business for several years. My professional
employment began after I returned to school to finish my degree 24 years after leaving
Southwestern. I worked in Human Resources, Mental Health and retired from the Larimer
County Workforce Center in Ft. Collins, Colo., in 2010.
I love to travel and have been fortunate to be able to travel to China, Italy, and Greece. I have
lived in seven states and love to travel to them as well as other places in the United States. I also
enjoy camping/taking the RV out, watching football and baseball, attending music concerts,
reading, and spending time on the patio.
Making new friends, being a Delta Zeta, my classes and professors, and the great education I
believe I received while there. I also married at SU and my first child was born in Georgetown.
Southwestern offered me a well rounded education that I still benefit from today. I believe my
SU experience encouraged me to be a lifelong learner, a better student when I returned to finish
my degree years later, and a good employee. I love the atmosphere that surrounded me at SU and
the stability and security I felt as we entered into the turbulent 1960s.
Carolyn Kilgore Tarman
Mary Ann Clendenin White
Dallas, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Ralph D. White (deceased)
Children: Curtis and Michelle White; Beverly White, M.D.; Ted and Laura White
Grandchildren: Jack, Sam, Hudson, Maisie
I worked on an MA in English at East Texas State University (the name then; now Texas A&M
at Commerce). I married in 1969.
I taught English at Ozona High School in 1967 and was an English instructor at Sam Houston
State University in Huntsville from 1967-1971. From 1977-2007 I helped my husband with our
construction business (R.D. White Construction in Dallas).
Spend time with family and friends. Travel: both coasts of U.S., Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica,
England, France. Hike: mountains in Washington, Yellowstone, Rainforest in Costa Rica.
Volunteer at my church and with a community assistance program (White Rock Center of Hope).
Read.
Developing lifelong friendships. “Breaking in” Mrs. Pearl Parsons, new house mother for Sneed
House. Swimming at the “Booties”, hanging out in the SUB (Student Union Building), checking
our mailboxes in the SUB, popcorn (forbidden in the old dorms), and late night conversation in
the dorm.
We were encouraged to be lifelong learners by our professors. The school (professors, dorm
parents, other staff) cared about us. We were taught to question “why?” instead of seeking pat
answers. I loved the small classes where professors got to know us and encouraged us to think
about issues from different perspectives. It was fun!
Me with granddaughter Maisie
My daughter Beverly White with Beverly’s nephews Jack, Hudson, and Sam White
My Son Curtis White with wife Michelle and sons Sam and Jack White
My son Ted White with wife Laura and children Hudson and Maisie White
John M. Winn
Austin, Texas
Spouse’s Name: Linda Wiemers Winn
C1- John M (Jay) Winn and spouse Gina Green Winn
GC1- Kate Winn Toner and spouse Curtis Toner
GGC1-Merek Toner
GGC2-Evelyn Toner
GC2-Sara Winn Bell and spouse Justin Bell
GGC3-Emma Bell
GGC4-Adeline Bell
GC3-Kellis (Kel) Winn
C2-Stephanie Winn Lusher and spouse Chris Lusher
GC4-Ashleigh Lusher
GC5-Tyler Lusher
GC6-Emily Lusher
C3-William (Clint) Winn and spouse Trisha Gardner Winn
GC7-Derek Winn
GC8-Davis Winn
I worked for Ernst & Ernst CPAs in San Antonio. From 1966-1969 I attended Law School at the
University of Texas and then want to work for Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co CPAs in Austin
from 1969-1971. Acquired a CPA practice in Uvalde from 1971-1984 before opening a CPA
practice in Austin in 1984. A second office was acquired in Gatesville. I merged my practice and
formed Sprouse & Winn, CPAs (tax partners) from 1993-2001. I have been semi-retired sense
2002, participating in a small consulting and tax practice from personal residence.
I passed the Texas State Bar in 1969 and served as an attorney in the U.S. Tax Court. I became a
certified accountant in 1971 and served on the AICPA, Texas Society of CPAs Ethics Committee
for three years. I have also worked as a Personal Financial Specialist and became a certified
Financial Planner in 1990 through the College of Financial Planning. I became the Organizing
Director/Treasurer at Uvalde Savings & Loan Assn. while also serving on the Chair of Audit
Committee, Loan Committee, and Executive Committee.
Civic Service:
Uvalde Lions Club -Treasurer, Vice President, Deputy District Governor, Zone Chairman,
Organizing President, received Lion of the Year Award;
Uvalde Chamber of Commerce - Vice President and President;
Uvalde Little League - Coached;
First United Methodist Church - Finance Committee, Chair of Administrative Board, Council on
Ministries, Junior High Sunday School teacher, and Adult Men’s Sunday School teacher;
Concho Valley Boy Scouts of America - Board Member;
Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America - Board Member and Parade Chairman for Report
to State Committee;
Rotary Club of Austin - served on Finance Committee and as Treasurer and Paul Harris Fellow;
Bethany United Methodist Church (Austin) - Finance Committee, Chair of Administrative
Board, Futures Committee, Building Committee, Pastor’s Lead Team, Organizing Chair of Spirit
Walk (short-term studies program), Adult Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, Lay Delegate to
Annual Conference, Disciple long-term studies teacher, Nominations Committee, District Lay
Guide for Candidates Inquiring into Ministry, Organizing team for Center for Youth Ministry
Training;
Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Church/Rio Texas Conference - New Church
Development Committee, Board of Trustees, Board of Pensions, Vitalizing Congregations
Vision Team.
Things I like to do:
Be of service to my church, play golf, hunt, visit with family, travel
Rushing and my time as a pledge. Getting married in January 1963. The birth of my first son. Fly
fishing on San Gabriel River.
The outstanding reputation it enjoys and the rounded education it gave me.
.
John M. Winn
1962 Southwestern Picture
John and Linda Winn’s 50th anniversary, January 2013
John M. Winn
Family Reunion 2014 on the Frio River

Reverend Judith Ann Ledbetter Sellers

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