Louisiana Tech University's
Hall of Distinguished Alumni

The Hall of Distinguished Alumni was established in 1977.

Since that time, outstanding alumni of the university have been honored by being named to the Hall as recipients of the Tower Medallion.

The honor is conferred each spring at the May Commencement

STATEMENT OF IDEALS

The Tower Medallion honors Louisiana Tech alumni who have distinguished themselves by exceptional achievement, community service and humanitarian activities. The purpose of the award is to recognize those exceptional individuals who have brought honor not only to themselves but to the University as well, and to provide permanent recognition in the Louisiana Tech University Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Louisiana Tech University has always recognized that the true measure of its greatness is the performance of its alumni. Previous activities have recognized achievements in various colleges within the University, and the Alumnus of the Year award has been based on service and loyalty to the University through the alumni organizations.

While these recognitions are deserving traditions which will continue, the Tower Medallion and the Hall of Distinguished Alumni serves a broader purpose and will offer a deserved permanent recognition through various elements.

The Tower Medallion and the Hall of Distinguished Alumni is a Tech tradition that will bring credit and honor both to the recipients and to the University

Recipients of the Tower Medallion Award

2007
Carrell Dowies

2006
Albert D. Bourland, Jr.

2005
Karl Malone

2004
Leon Barmore
Dr. Carol Reeves Ridenour

2003
Michael B. McCallister

2002
Leon "Kix" Brooks

2001
Jack E. Byrd, Jr

2000
Dr. Woodie Flowers
Gary Wheeler

1999
Bishop J. Woodrow Hearn
Robert R. Aillet
Marvin Glen Bassett, Sr.

1998
Roy S. Hurley
Joe E. Mitcham, Sr.

1997
John J. Cordaro
Glen Fleming Post, III
Dr. F. Jay Taylor

1996
James E. Davison
Robert E. Howson
Max P. Watson, Jr.

1995
William A. Marbury, Jr.
Dr. William Bundrick
Charles E. Spruell

1994
Top 100

1993
Rev. Christopher H. Andrews

1992
Mr. Edward Moyers
Judge Elba (Judge) Carswell

1991
Dr. Robert J. Freeman
Mrs. Virginia Lomax Marbury
William E. Dozier, Jr.

1990
Dr. Wana G. Fort
Mr. William B. (Bill) Nelson, Jr.
Mr. James L. Kilpatrick

1989
Dr. Elizabeth G. (Bess) Haley
Dr. T. Don Stacy

1988
Mr. W. Pearce Jamieson
Mr. John T. Folk, Jr.

1987
Dr. Mary Francis Fletcher

1986
Mrs. Louellen (Aden) Berger
Mr. James L. Meyer
Dr. Virgil Orr

1985
Mr. John D. Caruthers
Mr. Lionel D. Alford

1984
Mr. John D. Holland
Mr. Thomas Dawson James
Mr. R. E. (Jack) Woodard, Jr.

1983
Mr. William Roy Adams
Mr. H. L. Henry

1982
Dr. Robert Guthrie Jarrell, Jr.
Dr. James S. Shelby
Dr. J. J. (Jack) Thigpen

1981
Mr. Lawson L. Swearingen, Sr.
Ms. Patricia A. Wells
Mr. F. C. Haley

1980
Mr. Roy T. Sessums

1979
Mr. Terry P. Bradshaw
Dr. Agnes C. Miller
Mr. William Harry Talbot

1978
Mr. Ben T. Bogard
Mr. Milton L. Williams
Mr. T. Harper Willis

1977
Mr. James E. Lee
Mr. Charles J. Wyly, Jr.
Mr. Samuel E. Wyly
Rep. Joseph D. Waggonner, Jr.