I would like to recognize all the many graduates who made successes of whatever life they sought, regardless of being known to your magazine. Many thousands have gone on to successful careers in education, government, business or self-employment and never have been nor will ever be recognized.
My wife, a 1967 graduate, taught 32 years in Azle's elementary schools, I gave 30 years of service to placing folks in 10,000 jobs at Texas Employment, my ex-roommate is a long-time commercial builder, and I know many in my hometown just like us.
You may never find out their deeds, but thousands benefit from your education. My wife is known all over my hometown as a good teacher, and her ex-students speak to us continually.
There is no telling how many ex-cons I placed in a three-year period who came to Fort Worth to live after being released from the Huntsville prison system, whom I kept from returning to prison by helping them get a job.
You see, the graduates go everywhere and do various things after graduation, many never heard from again. America is a better place because they persevered.
Thank you, grads of UNT, for all your hard work.
John F. Clouse Jr. ('64)
Azle