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1 2015 Angleton Independent School District Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Reception Thursday, June 4, 2015 AISD Pavilion & History Center Hall of Fame Induction Friday, June 5, 2015 Wildcat Stadium

2 Congratulations to the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame! James Gregory Bonnen, M.D. Class of 1984 Renard Thomas, Ph.D. Class of 1972 Olivia Treviño Class of 1958 The 2015 inductees join previous honorees: W. Perry Arnold, M.D. - Class of inducted in 2013 Dennis Bonnen - Class of inducted in 2013 Glenda Miles Dawson - Class of inducted in 2014 Peter Masterson - Class of inducted in 2012 Dr. Lynne Perryman - Class of inducted in 2012 John David Rainey - Class of inducted in 2014 LTC Stephen Ruth - Class of inducted 2013 Clarence Sasser - Class of inducted in 2012 Elizabeth Silverthorne - Class of inducted in 2012 Jackie Scott Tarter - Class of inducted in 2014 Dr. Carla Zembal-Saul - Class of inducted in 2012

3 2015 Inductees Olivia Treviño Renard Thomas Greg Bonnen then

James Gregory Bonnen, M.D. Dr. James Gregory Bonnen graduated with honors from Angleton High School in 1984, receiving the prestigious MacDonald Award for outstanding character.

4 James Gregory Bonnen, M.D. Dr. James Gregory Bonnen graduated with honors from Angleton High School in 1984, receiving the prestigious MacDonald Award for outstanding character. He later attended Texas A&M University where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. During his time at A&M, Greg spent two summers working as a counselor at the Texas Lions Camp for handicapped children, and he credits his work at the camp for introducing him to both his future career as a doctor and his future wife Kim, who was also a camp counselor. After graduating from A&M, Greg graduated with high honors from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he also completed both his internship and residency in neurosurgery. Greg served as assistant professor at UTMB before founding the Texas Brain and Spine Center where he practices medicine. In 2003, Greg and his partners founded Houston Physicians Hospital, which provides a variety of acute and specialty care to communities throughout Southeast Texas and employs more than 170 people, and he has served as chairman of the board for the hospital since In addition, Greg serves on the Board of Directors for Heritage Bank and as treasurer of the charitable organization Medical Strategic Network. Through the Medical Strategic Network and his work with Builders without Borders of Texas, Greg has provided medical care and assisted with building schools and homes in Mexico and Panama as well as volunteering his time and services with missions in Haiti, Cuba and the Philippines. In 2011, Greg was awarded both the Patient s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition for his medical care. Greg also maintains a strong interest in government and the future of Texas. In an effort to make an even larger difference in his community, he chose to pursue a new endeavor in politics and ran for office and was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in In his second term as a state legislator, he has served on the House Committee on Appropriations, which sets state spending levels, and on the House Committee on Insurance. As a neurosurgeon, Greg has served more than 13,000 patients and is a well-known and well-respected professional who provides quality care to his patients. His success in medicine and his recent success as a state representative as well as his humanitarian efforts have made Dr. Bonnen an outstanding leader and pillar of his community.

Renard Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Renard Thomas graduated from Angleton High School in 1972, having started his early schooling at Marshall School in the 1960s.

5 Renard Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Renard Thomas graduated from Angleton High School in 1972, having started his early schooling at Marshall School in the 1960s. At AHS and Marshall, Renard developed a love for science and scholarship. He graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in biology in 1976 and began work on his masters in chemistry at Texas Southern University. In 1978, he started work as a research chemist at The Dow Chemical Company and held that position until 1997 when he decided to pursue his doctorate in environmental toxicology and started working at Texas Southern. In 2001, he received his doctorate and has been a professor at the university since 2002 and is the university s current Chairman of the Department of Health Sciences. Renard s work in his field is extensive. He has received numerous grants and published several papers. Additionally, he holds several US patents and has been awarded fellowships by the Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Sea Grant. His industry background has played a critical role in creating research infrastructure for the environmental toxicology program, and he has been able to make significant contributions in creating research opportunities for Texas Southern University, where he is currently an associate professor of health sciences and works daily with students while conducting environmental toxicology research. Renard s passion for education and for his community led him to seek a position on the Angleton ISD Board of Trustees. Elected to the board in 1988, Renard held a position as a school board member for 22 years, and he served as president of the board from Seeking as much knowledge possible, Renard became active in the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and was a state officer for seven years, leading the organization as president in Through his work with TASB, Renard was able to share his educational ideas across the state and provided AISD with opportunities for statewide and national participation and recognition. Many of the honors the district has received are a result of the decisions Renard advocated for as a school board member. Renard continued his pursuit for educational excellence, serving as a board member of the Texas Academy of Science, and he also is extremely dedicated to both his community and church. Although Dr. Thomas says he never thought a lot about education when he was a barefoot kid running around the McBeth community, he has made education his passion in life, leaving an imprint in the world of education through his years of service and dedication.

Olivia Treviño Olivia Treviño graduated from Angleton High School in 1958.

6 Olivia Treviño Olivia Treviño graduated from Angleton High School in The following September at the age of 19, Olivia took on the responsibility as teacher of the newly founded Little School, which was created as a preparatory school for children in the community who were bilingual or Spanish-speaking only. Olivia educated the Mexican-American children in the Angleton community, providing them with the education they would need in order to attend the first grade in the public school system. The school, which was housed in one classroom at the current Central Elementary facility, operated on donations; therefore, Olivia took on the additional role as fundraising director and worked hard with parents, business owners and community leaders to secure donations to keep the school running successfully. The Little School was a ground-breaking program in the state. The only other school of its kind in the area was the School of 300 in Freeport. Olivia was a huge part of the success of the Little School where she continued to teach until At that time, Olivia decided to continue her own education by attending St. Thomas University in Houston where she graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. She then embarked on a career of public service that would span many years. Wanting to continue to make a difference in her community, she became a caseworker for the Texas Department of Public Welfare and Director of the Food Stamp Program where she was asked by the governor to attend a national conference, an honor not many of her peers received. Later, she worked for the USDA Food and Nutrition Program and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as well as the Internal Revenue Service. She also owned two H&R Block franchises and worked as a correspondent for a judge and the White House Counsel. Her pursuit of seeking justice, fairness and equality for all was evident in all the roles she took. Olivia found her path headed in a different direction, but it led her back to teaching. She opened a massage therapy school in McAllen, Texas, being the first in the area to offer the program in Spanish. She retired in 2008 after 49 years of service to her community. With every job that Olivia took, she made sure that she had the opportunity to interact and to assist others in a meaningful way. She always wanted to help make a difference in the lives of others. Olivia s legacy lives on through the contributions she has made to her students and her community. The Little School later became the successful Head Start Program in Angleton that is still active today. Olivia Treviño helped to pave the way for the success of future bilingual programs in Angleton and in the surrounding area, and she made an impact on countless individuals through her dedication and through her love of her community.

7 About the Hall of Fame The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes alumni from the Angleton Independent School District who have demonstrated a high level of success in their respective fields of endeavor and who have made a significant and prominent contribution through achievement, service or leadership. Guidelines Nominees must be alumni of Angleton ISD. (Angleton High School or Marshall High School) Nominees must have graduated at least 20 years prior to the recognition. Nominees must meet the criteria for recognition as stated in the guidelines. Current AISD employees and board members may not be nominated. All nominations are subject to verification. Selection Committee Angleton ISD Campus Representatives Angleton ISD Public Information Officer Angleton ISD Board of Trustees Representative Angleton ISD Retired Teachers Angleton ISD History Center Representatives Angleton Alumni Association Members Marshall Alumni Association Members Angleton Community Members Angleton High School Student Representative Recognition The Angleton ISD Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees will be acknowledged and officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Angleton High School Graduation Ceremony. Also, a display recognizing the inductees will be on exhibit at the Angleton ISD History Center.

8 Angleton ISD Our mission is to prepare each student academically and socially to become a responsible and productive citizen. Board of Trustees Don Thompson, President Regina Bieri, Vice President Dana Tolbert, Secretary Bill Garwood, Trustee Kimi Hunter, Trustee Mike Sillavan, Trustee Tommy Gaines, Trustee Administration Patricia Montgomery, Ed.D...Superintendent Mark Comneck...Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Steve Davis... Assistant Superintendent of Operations Charolet Black...Director of Academic Services Ryan Roark Director of Athletics Amy Barta....Director of Child Nutrition Pam Davis...Director of Elementary Education Connie Cox....Director of Finance Kristi Kirschner.....Director of Human Resources Rudy Santos......Director of Maintenance Lisa Davis Director of Secondary Education Beth Stokes......Director of Special Education Kalean Bowie.....Director of Student Services Jeff Stout...Director of Technology Principals Jerry Crowell.....Angleton High School Roy Gardner....Angleton Junior High School Annette Jones...Central Elementary Vicki Harmon.....Frontier Elementary Lori Gonzalez Northside Elementary Christopher Kocurek Rancho Isabella Elementary Jerri McNeill Southside Elementary Robin Braun Westside Elementary Colleen Tribble.....Angleton High School - ACE Colleen Tribble.....Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program It is the policy of the Angleton Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

2014 Angleton Independent School District Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Reception Thursday, June 5, 2014 AISD Pavilion & History Center Hall of Fame Induction Friday, June 6, 2014 Wildcat