Sarah Ann Crouch (’81), Dallas. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from North Texas and was a registered pharmacist at Parkland Hospital System in Dallas for the past 16 years.

Carolyn Burgess (’85 Ph.D.), Whispering Pines, N.C. She earned her doctorate in counseling psychology and was a private-practice psychologist for many years. She also had been a nurse anesthetist at Duke for 22 years.

Barbara Jane Woods-Snyder (’85 Ph.D.), San Antonio. She was a practicing psychologist in San Antonio since 1987 and an early innovator in the use of biofeedback for pain reduction and stress management. She was an assistant clinical professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a part-time faculty member at St. Mary’s University. She wrote her dissertation on the physiological benefits of laughter.

Elizabeth Angela ‘Beth’ Beieler (’88, ’94 M.S.), Dallas. She earned her UNT degrees in rehabilitation studies and counseling and worked for JTPA and Oak Lawn Counseling Center in Dallas.

Stephen Craig Wilshire (’90), Plano. He worked at various positions at Chili’s while earning his UNT degree in strategic management, then spent his career in the food service industry. He held management positions at Chili’s, Snuffers and Cici’s and was a professional waiter at Kirby’s Steakhouse in Dallas.

Patrick Joseph Fielder (’95 Ph.D.), Denton. He was a systems engineer with IBM before earning his doctorate in college and university teaching. He taught computer science classes at North Central Texas College for 14 years and volunteered as a reading tutor with the Denton Public Library. After retiring from teaching, he took a position with H&R Block.

Matthew D. Gard (’96), Sioux City, Iowa. He earned his UNT degree in engineering technology and worked as a computer system analyst for Tyson Foods in Dakota City, Neb. He loved music and was especially fond of classical guitar music

Gerald Elliot Wood (’99), Hot Springs Village, Ark. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon at North Texas and left after his junior year to attend Baylor College of Dentistry, from which he graduated in 1962. He retired from his dental practice in 1998, and received his bachelor’s degree in biology from UNT the next year.

Zane Stephen Bennett (’02 M.S.), Oakhurst. He was diagnosed with retinitis-pigmentosa during his early elementary school years and his eyesight grew steadily worse. He was a counselor with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission/Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for 25 years, assisting individuals with physical and mental challenges.

Kevin Taylor Miller (’03, ’06 M.S.), Fort Worth. He earned his bachelor’s degree in applied arts and sciences and a master’s in computer education and cognitive systems at UNT. He worked in the insurance business for many years as a claims supervisor, auditor and senior examiner.