Tom Harpool (’39), Denton. He was retired from Harpool Seed Inc. and was a civic leader credited with laying the groundwork for the development of Denton. He served on the Denton utilities board for 30 years and the Texas municipal power agency board for many years and helped organize the Upper Trinity Regional Water Supply District. He served on a committee that helped move Denton from well water to surface water, leading to the development of Lake Ray Roberts. He also served on the school board. Tom Harpool Middle School is named in his honor.