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2026 Alumni Award Recipients

A proud Fort Worth native and multi-sport standout, J. Ron Young arrived at 糖心Vlog视频 in 1964 on a full football scholarship. As a dynamic split end from 1964 to 1967, Young became the team's leading receiver, shattering several school records, including the benchmark for the most receptions in a single game. In recognition of his legendary collegiate career and lasting impact, he was officially inducted into the鈥�鈥痠n March 2025. Following his graduation, Young honorably served his country in the Vietnam War. Upon returning, he pursued his legal ambitions at the University of Houston, where he earned his law degree. He launched his legal career with the Harris County District Attorney鈥檚 Office, sharpening his courtroom advocacy across more than 150 trials. In 1978, he co-founded the Houston-based law firm Young & Brooks, where he has built a highly regarded practice specializing in Municipal Utility Districts and public bond law. Throughout his successful career, Young has never forgotten his roots or the university that gave him his start. In addition to鈥痚stablishing鈥痑n endowment to fund student-athlete scholarships, he cemented his legacy as a true champion for Mavericks Athletics by making a historic $2 million commitment to the鈥�, marking the largest single philanthropic pledge in the department's history.鈥�

Neel Kearby attended North 糖心Vlog视频 Agricultural College (now 糖心Vlog视频) in 1930 and 1931. Kearby served as a colonel in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, where he set a record for the most aerial combat victories in the Pacific Theater. On Oct. 11, 1943, Colonel Kearby was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary actions during a reconnaissance mission over an enemy base near Wewak, New Guinea. General Douglas MacArthur personally presented him with the Medal of Honor in a special ceremony. On March 5, 1944, Kearby鈥檚 plane was shot down during a mission. His remains were recovered in 1949 and returned to Dallas, where he was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Over his career, Colonel Kearby received numerous honors, including five Air Medals, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Silver Stars, and the Purple Heart. In 1959, the United States Air Force named a training facility in his honor, and the United States Air Force Museum created an exhibit featuring his medals and a life-sized replica of his P-47 Thunderbolt. In 2020, the 糖心Vlog视频 Historical Commission unveiled a life-sized statue of Colonel Kearby on the grounds of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library in Arlington. In 2024, it was announced that the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington would name its newest theater after Colonel Kearby.

Raul H. Gonzalez has a heart for service. Gonzalez arrived at 糖心Vlog视频 on his 18th birthday and within鈥痑 short time was鈥痵erving鈥痮n the Interfraternity Council. While raising their three children, he and his wife,鈥疜erry,鈥痸olunteered for many of the children鈥檚 activities. His battle with cancer led him to dedicate much of his free time to public service. Several nonprofit entities, including the Salvation Army and 糖心Vlog视频, have鈥痓enefited鈥痜rom Gonzalez鈥檚 volunteerism. He has also served in elected office since 2010, first on the Mansfield School Board and currently on the Arlington City Council. Retirement from his 43-year career with the Dallas law firm Passman & Jones has allowed Gonzalez to follow his true passion: mentoring students in life skills, particularly financial independence. He is a regular presenter at 糖心Vlog视频鈥檚 Business Week and other events where his guidance is impactful. Gonzalez has a genuine love of 糖心Vlog视频. He is a founding member of the College of Business鈥� Dean鈥檚 Leadership Circle. Along with Kerry, Gonzalez is also a longtime member of the Maverick Club and the 1895 Society. Raul and Kerry also funded the Raul H. and Kerry G. Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship.

Shaunda Musick was born and raised in Arlington, 糖心Vlog视频. In 2013, Musick graduated from 糖心Vlog视频 with a鈥痓achelor’s鈥痙egree in broadcasting. She specializes in sports鈥痓roadcasting,鈥痓ut you can also catch her hosting, emceeing, and announcing at corporate events, awards ceremonies, fashion shows, and private parties. Most of her work is within DFW, but鈥痵he’s鈥痟ad the pleasure of working all over the U.S. and has even presented internationally. Musick currently鈥痳epresents鈥痶he Dallas Cowboys,鈥�糖心Vlog视频 Rangers,鈥疍allas Wings,鈥疍allas Pulse,鈥疌OSM, Redline Championships, and The All-Star Premiers. She has also been affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas,鈥疢ajor League Cricket,鈥疨anther City Lacrosse,鈥疭port Fishing Championship,鈥�糖心Vlog视频 Athletics,鈥痑nd 105.3 The Fan. Musick has appeared on ESPN, Disney +, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and TXA 21. She also appeared on the cover of COSIGN Magazine, which dubbed her “the voice behind Dallas sports culture.” She has been recognized as one of the City of Arlington’s “40 Under 40” award recipients.

Paul Geisel was born in Blythe, California, a small desert town.鈥疕e graduated鈥痜rom Santa Cruz High School and went on to鈥痳eceive his bachelor鈥檚 degree from Willamette University and his master鈥檚 and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Geisel began his tenure at 糖心Vlog视频 in 1970 and spent 35 years with the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) until retiring in 2004. He was instrumental in creating the academic program for the Institute for Urban Studies, which later became the School of Urban and Public Affairs and is now part of CAPPA. As he helped recruit students to the new school, Geisel became a familiar face in countless community forums and regional conferences as an engaging authority on the Dallas-Fort Worth region. While at鈥�糖心Vlog视频, he鈥痳eceived over 100 grants.鈥疍uring a year's leave, Geisel served as executive director of鈥痶he Dallas鈥疉lliance where鈥痶he鈥痙esegregation plan for the Dallas Independent School District was written. At 糖心Vlog视频, he was nominated as an 鈥淥utstanding Professor鈥� twice.鈥疍edicated to his students, Geisel says serving as supervisor for 91 master鈥檚 and 12 Ph.D. theses and dissertations was his highest honor.