Like many parents, Clyde and Roxie Moore wanted their six children to earn a college degree. From their home in Temple, they provided support -- Clyde bartended at the iconic Stagecoach Inn in Salado, while Roxie worked as a cosmetologist at her salon, ran the household and was involved in her community.

"From first grade, our mom was extremely active in our schools," Bertha "Bert" Moore Campbell ('67, '70 M.A.) says. "PTA president, band president -- she was in every area."

The family's Mean Green legacy began in 1965, when Bert transferred to North Texas after attending Temple Junior College for two years. Originally interested in journalism, Bert pivoted to studying communication disorders, now called speech-language pathology and audiology, thanks to a friend's encouragement.

As an intern at the university's Pupil Appraisal Center, she gained real-world experience that would help her learn to serve students and adults across Texas with speech and language challenges in her 52-year career as a speech-language pathologist.

Bert's sister Clydell Kelley ('71) followed the same career path for 35 years while another sister, Pamala Pennington ('77), earned her business degree.

Their parents' belief in the power of education was reinforced by their time at UNT -- and carried on by the family's next generation.

Their niece Averi Hayes ('09) would also earn a degree in speech-language pathology and audiology. Their nephew Sean K. Moore began at UNT in 1983 and later completed a degree in organizational leadership at Our Lady of the Lake University. While at UNT, he met his wife, Lisa Baumel Moore ('88), who studied communications. Most recently, Sean and Lisa's daughter Aja ('15) earned her degree in psychology and serves as a licensed master social worker in Denton.

Each family member has their own special memories of their time at UNT. For Bert, it was the lifelong friendships formed. "We still meet for lunch," she says. "Every year for 13 years, we would have a 'girlfriend's weekend.'"

Another friend was famed alumnus Joe Greene, Clydell's classmate, who grew up with her and lived on their street.

"I introduced him to a few girls he dated at UNT," she laughs.

Her sister, Pamala, also recalls fond memories while living in Maple Hall.

"Believe it or not, my longer lasting friendships are from college," she says.

The Moores' UNT story exemplifies what's possible when education becomes a family tradition.

"UNT wasn't just a place to earn a degree," Bert says. "It was a foundation for my life."