Distinguished “R”
This award is bestowed upon a Rice University alum and member of the “R” Association who has led an exemplary life; is well-adjusted with respect to his or her personal, family, civic and public responsibilities; and has achieved distinction and success in his or her chosen field of business or profession, while maintaining an interest in athletics at Rice after graduation.
Distinguished “R” Recipients
2021 Elle Anderson '01
John Coles '70
2019 Jeffery Rose '77
Brett Wagner ‘83
2017 Dr. Brian Patterson ‘84
Kenny Baldwin ‘80
2015 Dr. Tommy Reckling ‘54
Stephen Trauber ‘84
Guy Jackson ‘69
2013 O.J. Brigance ‘92
T. Jay Collins ‘68
David K. Gibbs ‘70
2011 Ralph O’Connor
2009 Gene Walker ‘65
Dr. Leland Winston ‘69
2007 Bobby Tudor ‘82
2005 Bill Tom Closs ‘43
2003 Paul F. “Chip” Ferguson ‘79
2001 Dan A. Drake ‘54
Matt Gorges ‘58
1999 Thomas Clanton ‘72
1998 Ben Hollingsworth ‘64
1997 Ken Simmons ‘63
1996 Joe Finger ‘39
1995 Billy Hale ‘65
1994 John L. Cox ‘45
1993 Frank Ryan ‘58
1992 George Pierce ‘42
1991 Dr. Richard Chapman ‘54
1990 Joyce Pounds Hard McDonald ‘45
1989 Larry Hamilton ‘29
1988 Dr. G. Walter McReynolds ‘65
1987 Lew W. Harpold ‘56
1986 James K. Nance ‘38
1985 Alan J. Chapman ‘45
Wendel Ley ‘32
1984 Vincent Buckley ‘47
1982 James V. Carroll ‘30
J.D. Bucky Allshouse ‘71
Joe McDermott ‘51
1981 Gilbert Leach ‘30
W.C. Treadway ‘54
1980 W.C. “Billy Ed” Daniels ‘53
W.L. “Dutch” McKinnon ‘29
Lyle L. Payne ‘30
1978 W.C. “Speedy” Moore ‘40
1976 Harry H. Fouke ‘35
1975 Dr. James Greenwood, Jr. ‘27
1974 Robert F. “Bob” Loughridge ‘28
1973 A.M. “Red” Bale ‘36
1972 Emmett Brunson ‘29
John B. Coffee ‘34
Weldon G. Humble ‘47
George R. Miner ‘50
Ralph W. Noble, II ‘48
Howard D. Fulwiler ‘17
1971 H. Malcom Lovett ‘21
Fred J. Stancliff ‘26
Lou Hassell ‘33
1970 H.L “Tony Bell” ‘19
1969 Herbert Allen ‘29