12 Honored as Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, has been awarded since 1962 to only 303 of Texas A&M’s more than 517,000 former students.

Presented jointly by the university and The Association of Former Students, this award recognizes Aggies who have achieved excellence in their chosen professions and made meaningful contributions to Texas A&M University and their local communities.

• Announced April 29: Mike Hernandez III ’83.
• Announced April 25: Willie T. Langston II ’81.
• Announced April 25: Lt. Gen. Randolph W. House ’67.
• Announced April 25: R. Sam Torn ’70.
• Announced April 25: Carol E. Jordan ’80.
• Announced April 24: R. Bowen Loftin ’71.
• Announced April 24: John D. White ’70.
• Announced April 24: Charean Williams ’86.
• Announced March 6: Weldon Jaynes ’54.
• Announced March 4: Charles M. Cocanougher ’53.
• Announced Feb. 29: Timothy A. Leach ’82.
• Announced Feb. 27: Thomas J. Saylak ’82.

Read more at tx.ag/DA2020, and watch AggieNetwork.com and @AggieNetwork social media for more announcements as they happen in coming weeks.