Hall of Honor Inductees

Dr. Rumaldo Z. Juárez ’66, a native of Robstown, Texas, received his BS and MS degrees in sociology from Texas A&M and his PhD in rural sociology from Penn State where he is a College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate and member of Company C-2. Juárez is a Vietnam Veteran and received the Combat Medics Badge, two overseas service bars, and Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. He is published in national academic journals and served on national, state, and local advisory boards. During his 36 years in higher education, he has held academic appointments at the University of Arizona, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, UT-Pan American, the University of Texas System, Texas State University, and President of Texas A&M-Kingsville. Among major accomplishments are leadership in the establishment of Texas A&M-San Antonio and the Texas A&M Rangel School of Pharmacy.

Thomas “Tommy” Paul ’62 received his BS in mechanical engineering with Honors from Texas A&M and his MS in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University in 1969. He was CO of E-2 and a member of the Ross Volunteers. He received the College of Engineering Faculty Senior Award for Achievement and was listed in Who’s Who. A Distinguished Military Graduate, Paul was commissioned in the USAR and served two years on active duty. Employed in the Boeing Turbine Division and the GE Aircraft Engine Group, he spent 26 years designing and developing aircraft engines and was promoted to Vice President Power Generation Engineering. He served on the ME Department Development and Advisor Council, the College of Engineering Development Council, and the President’s Corps of Cadets Board of Visitors. Paul is an ME Department Distinguished Graduate and a College of Engineering Outstanding Alumni. Paul is a member of the CCA’s Hollingsworth 1876 Society.

Thomas E. “Tom” Reddin ’59 received his BS in electrical engineering and MS in computer science, both from Texas A&M. A member of “A” Ordnance and Corps Staff, he was the Corps Adjutant, a Ross Volunteer, Who’s Who, Distinguished Student, and a Distinguished Military Graduate. He served 10+ years in the Army, including Vietnam as a Major with the 25th Inf Div. His awards include three Bronze Stars. Following military service, he managed government contracts in the DC area until he was selected for federal service to head the Parklawn Computer Center supporting the seven agencies of the Public Health Service. He received the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award and the Information Resources Management Award for Executive Excellence. As a Boy Scout volunteer, he received the national Distinguished Eagle Scout and Silver Buffalo Awards as a Distinguished Government Executive. He is a Department of Computer Science and Engineering Distinguished Former Student. Reddin is a member of the CCA's Hollingsworth 1876 Society.

Norman J. York ’57 received his BS in education from Texas A&M and an MBA from Boston University. He was a member of E Infantry, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, and a Singing Cadet. He joined the Texas National Guard, where he served for eight years, the last two as Battalion Sergeant Major of the First Battalion of the 143^rd Regiment of the 36^th Infantry Division. York is president of York Career Development, Inc., founded in 1997 and formed The Leadership Forum organization which he chaired for 10 years.  Norman has written and published four books: Using Your Inner Power to Find Meaningful Work, Thriving in The Changing Workplace, The Successful Entrepreneur, Second Edition, and Recareering for the Second Half of Life. Norman held board positions as treasurer for Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, chairman of the Senior Aggie Leadership Council of Austin, and the Corps Development Council.

Colonel Julia Arthur ’81 received her BS in agricultural economics from Texas A&M. She earned a varsity letter and was a member of the Southwest Conference champion rifle team in ’80 and ’81. She was a member of the fourth fish class of women in the Corps and went on to serve as 1^ST Sergeant and Commanding Officer of Company W-1. A Distinguished Military Graduate, Arthur was commissioned in the Army Finance Corps. As a reserve officer she was an instructor for the Army Command and General Staff Officers Course and retired as the Deputy Chief of Staff Comptroller at the 75^th Division. She owned and operated Campbell-Wise Travel for 25 years. She is currently the budget officer at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research where she was selected Civilian Employee of the Year in 2018. She has served on the board of directors of the Corps of Cadets Association. She is a charter member of the Women’s Former Student Network and is an Aggie Corps Recruiter. An avid golfer, Arthur has served as events director and president of the San Antonio chapter of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.