1960s

Dr. Ervin Zvolanek, BA ’60, moved from Longview, TX, to be near family. Contact at 5455 La Sierra Dr. #807, Dallas, TX 75231 or ervinzvolanek@aol.com. 

Bob Adam, JD ’62, a lifelong resident of the Cypress, TX, area, has always looked for ways to give back to the community. As a trustee of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation since 1971, he and his wife Linda, BA ’61, have given more than $1 million to help fund scholarships for Cy-Fair ISD students and teacher excellence grants. In February, the Cy-Fair community honored the Adams with a celebration of their philanthropic efforts.

Robert William Rucker, ’63, of Leesville, LA, writes, “I’m a 77-year-old minister. Sic ’em, Bears, and congratulations to Coach Mulkey on winning another national championship! Romans 8:28, Isaiah 54:10, Numbers 6:24-26.”

Betty Graham Hassler, BA ’67, of Matthews, NC, authored Trophies of Grace: Three Novellas in One Volume (LifeRich, 2019). The fictional stories, set in Nashville, TN, feature a grandpa’s trophy case filled with memories of God’s grace in the lives of three generations. Hassler served 16 years at LifeWay Christian Resources, the last five as editor of Open Windows. She is married to Dr. Sim Hassler, BA ’68.

Charles C. “Charlie” Ledbetter, BA ’69, wrote Unexpected Conversations with Teenagers: A Spiritual Journey with Young Minds, a memoir of his 33 years teaching Sunday school. The book is for those interested in youth spiritual development. Contact at 1011 S. Valentia St., Unit 143, Denver, CO 80247 or charlieled143@gmail.com.