James Durwood Hayes, Gunter. He attended North Texas from 1937 to 1939 and worked with his father in the Dallas DailyTimes-Herald photography department before joining the U.S. Army Air Force in 1943. He returned to the Times-Herald after the war and won awards for work in spot news, features and pictorial essays. In the 1950s, he opened a photography studio with his brother and established the weekly Richardson News. He sold the newspaper and started several printing companies before retiring in 1986. The Hayes Collection at the Dallas Public Library includes some of his work, along with photos by his father and brother. At North Texas, he was a member of the Camera Club and Beta Alpha Rho Beta.

Grace Harper Cook (’77 M.S.), Dallas. She earned her North Texas degree in early childhood education and served as the headmistress of St. John’s Episcopal School in Dallas from 1982 until her retirement in 1995.

John Parish (’52 M.Ed.), Fort Worth. He served in World War II in the Pacific theater as an infantryman on Okinawa and in Sapporo, Japan. He was an elementary school principal for 23 years, and in the 1970s, he joined a longtime friend in the home building business, where he worked for 30 years. He was a member of Lions International, served as president of the North East Richland Lions Club and was a life member of the Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children.

Dorthy ‘Dot’ Trietsch Schertz (’67), Robstown. She began her professional career with the agriculture extension service in New Bern, N.C., and in College Station. She later worked in real estate and was an accomplished interior designer.

Mayre Selena Pickens Springer (’70), Phoenix, Ariz. She earned her degree from North Texas in library service and taught school in Texas and Arizona for many years. She liked traveling, walking, playing tennis and reading.

Kathryn Ann McMillion (’66, ’98 M.S.), Corsicana. She earned a bachelor’s degree from North Texas in elementary education and a master’s in computer education and cognitive systems.

Rai Fergus Eppstein (’57), Fort Worth. She completed medical technology training at Baylor Hospital in Dallas and worked for the anatomy department at Baylor Dental College. She was married to Stephen Eppstein (’55), whom she met on a blind date while at North Texas. She was a member of Delta Gamma.

Wilfred John ‘Bill’ Schmitt (’48), Arcadia, Calif.He received his juris doctor from Creighton University in Omaha before moving to California in 1948 and practiced law for more than 50 years. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Santa Teresita Hospital, was recognized by Pope John Paul II for his charitable work and was a lifelong friend of the Carmelite Sisters.

Michael Scott Player (’82, ’83 M.S.), Liberty City. He was president of the Student Association at North Texas in 1981-82 and a member of the nationally ranked debate team. He worked in the sports information office while doing his graduate work and went on to earn a juris doctor from Oklahoma City University. After working as vice president of litigation support for a construction consulting firm in Tyler and Savannah, Ga., he returned to Texas in 1996, opening a private law practice. He served as justice of the peace for Gregg County and led efforts to establish a local truancy court. He most recently served as senior vice president for The Player Group, which specializes in leading-edge financial management practices.

Myrtle B. Harris Long (’42), Bastrop. She taught in rural schools during the school year and attended North Texas in the summers until finishing her degree, which included education, English and history courses. She taught in the Mirando City, Duncanville, Robstown and Bastrop ISDs. After retiring in 1973, she enjoyed traveling and sports events, among other interests. She was 97.