Up until 1990, Austin High School selected the Outstanding-Ex Student. In June 1991, the school requested that the Alumni Association be in charge of selecting the Outstanding-Ex Student and of honoring that ex-student with a reception.
Congratulations to all of the Austin High School Outstanding Ex Recipients. Panthers Forever!
Year |
Outstanding Ex | Class of |
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2017 | Edmundo Lujan | 1991 |
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2016 | Bob Burns | 1960 |
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2015 | Marcela Navarrete | 1985 |
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2014 | Tony Harper | 1964 |
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2013 | Ruben Batista | 1976 |
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2012 | Ernest Barnard Polk | 1966 |
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2011 | Dr. Roger V. Gonzalez, P.E. | 1981 |
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2010 | Dr. Patricia Marie Hills Davis | 1971 |
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2009 | Dr. Joseph B. Graves | 1941 |
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2008 | Dr. Dan Acosta Jr. | 1963 |
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2007 | Gloria Sapien Peña | 1966 |
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2006 | Jimmy Ortega | 1976 |
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2005 | Alejandro (Alex) Acosta | 1969 |
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2004 | Chris Forbes | 1970 |
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2003 | Elsie Edwards Partridge | 1950 |
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2002 | Dr. Philip Boswell | 1960 |
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2001 | Connie Riordan Hartley | 1955 |
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2000 | Minerva Medina Morales | 1976 |
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1999 | Truman H. Wills Jr. | 1970 |
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1998 | Col. Heidi Brown | 1977 |
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1997 | Pat Goff | 1959 |
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1996 | Dr. Roger Ortiz | 1952 |
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1995 | Thomas L. Redditt, Sr. | 1934 |
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1994 | Larry Francis | 1951 |
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1993 | Peggy Elliot Goldwyn | 1959 |
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1992 | Tom Moore | 1946 |
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1991 | Dr. Arthur Najera | 1952 |
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1990 | Nancy Miller Hamilton | 1945 |
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1989 | Dr. Ralph Rtolante | ||
1988 | Hughes Butterworth | 1950 |
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1987 | Nicolas “Nick” Perez Jr. | 1935 |
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1986 | Senator Gail Etheridge Bray | 1966 |
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1985 | Dr. S. L. Abbott | 1942 |
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1984 | Lou Proano | 1959 |
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1983 | Dr. Rene Rosas | 1950 |
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1982 | Dr Jeff Ekery | 1965 |
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1981 | Justice Sandra Day O’Connor | 1946 |
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1980 | Dr. Sam Paredes |
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1979 | Congressman Ron Coleman | 1959 |
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1978 | Mary Hoover | ||
1977 | Joe Lanford | ||
1976 | Toni Canales Hurt | 1963 |
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1975 | Dr. Robert Saucedo | 1951 | |
1974 | A. O. Wynn | 1932 |
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1973 | Jules Billard | 1933 |
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1972 | Sam Donaldson |
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1971 | Louie S. Camilli | 1964 |
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1970 | Charlie Tupper | 1960 |
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1969 | Tom Niland | 1960 |
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1968 | Robert F. Lockhart | 1941 | |
1967 | Dr. L. Donald Slaughter | 1947 | |
1966 | Dr. Gordon Black | 1936 |
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1965 | Sam Blackham | 1947 |
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1964 | Robert Booth | 1944 |
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1963 | Joe S. Willis | 1936 | |
1962 | Sam Young Jr. | 1947 | |
1961 | William Michael | ||
1960 | James Francis | 1944 |
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Why has David Palacios not been honored? He’s in the basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Texas Western team. And what’s more important he’s a very successful businessman.
Part of 1966 NCAA champions while at Texas Western college. He was also an executive for Univision.
David was born and raised in El Paso, graduating from Austin High School in 1964 where he was a member of three consecutive city championship teams. He played three years at Texas Western including the 1966 championship team.
Currently resides in Northern California where I do my telephone number is area code 707-246-0796.
After graduating from UTEP in 1968 with a Business degree, he moved to Los Angeles. He worked in the music industry for 36 years before retiring in 2008 as Executive VP & CFO for Univision Music Group. He currently resides in Northern California. He has one daughter, Jessica.
I would like to correct the Class for Chris Forbes; he graduated in 1975.
Coach Chris Forbes helped Socorro High School win the state title for baseball in 2009.
Please email your nomination letter, with additional information attached such as pictures, articles, etc. (if available) to austinalumn@gmail.com.
Please include the following information: 1) all pertinent information about your nominee; 2) the year of graduation; 3) current home address; 4) phone number and e-mail; 5) why you believe this person should be our Outstanding Ex; and 5) all accomplishments relevant to this nomination.
Do not forget about Eddie Zavala and Paul Anaya these were from the class of 1986; I believe Eddie worked for NASA and Paul is a surgeon.
Please email your nomination letter, with additional information attached such as pictures, articles, etc. (if available) to austinalumn@gmail.com.
Please include the following information: 1) all pertinent information about your nominee; 2) the year of graduation; 3) current home address; 4) phone number and e-mail; 5) why you believe this person should be our Outstanding Ex; and 5) all accomplishments relevant to this nomination.
Please note that Mr. Zavala has already been nominated.
I would like to add Steven Lee class of 1986; all state running back and is now an educator.
Please email your nomination letter, with additional information attached such as pictures, articles, etc. (if available) to austinalumn@gmail.com.
Please include the following information: 1) all pertinent information about your nominee; 2) the year of graduation; 3) current home address; 4) phone number and e-mail; 5) why you believe this person should be our Outstanding Ex; and 5) all accomplishments relevant to this nomination.