Reverend David A. Eubank ’83 received his B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M. He was a member of Company I-1, Ross Volunteer, and Brigade Commander. Reverend Eubank earned his letter on the Texas A&M collegiate wrestling team. Upon graduation he commissioned into the U.S. Army and served in Special Forces and as an Army Ranger. Reverend Eubank is the founder of Free Burma Rangers (FBR), a humanitarian service movement for oppressed ethnic minorities of all races and religions in the Burma, Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Sudan war zones. His personal mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ and to help free people from oppression. Reverend Eubank is joined on missions with his wife Karen and three children—Sahale, Suzanne, and Peter—who work alongside the ethnic FBR relief teams giving help, hope, and love. The Eubank family started the Global Day of Prayer for Burma and the Good Life Club family outreach program.
Hall of Honor Inductees
Mr. John D. White ’70
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Mr. John D. White ’70 received his B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M and his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1972. He was a member of Squadron 6, a Ross Volunteer, a Distinguished Military Graduate and served as 1st Wing Commander. He served as a JAG in the Air Force and practiced law in Houston for 30 years. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in multiple early stage companies. He served two terms on the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents where he was elected Chairman of the Board and then Vice Chairman. Mr. White is a Trustee of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, former Director of the Association of Former Students, and former Chairman of the Board of the Ed Rachal Foundation. He was named Houston A&M Club Aggie of the Year and Aggie Bar Association Lawyer of the year.
Dr. Donald B. Powell ’56
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Dr. Donald B. Powell ’56 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s in history and was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. After time in the U.S. Army and a career with the J.C. Penney Company, Dr. Powell returned to A&M and earned a M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration. He served as Director of Business Services and established the school’s bus operations program. Dr. Powell was named Outstanding Administrator in 1986 by the A&M Student Government. He was elected President of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Dr. Powell became an award-winning writer for professional journals and his Aggie sports cartoons were published for 34 years. His television work included 20 years as host of the live Bonfire telecast and nine years as the co-creator and original host of the Texas Aggie Band Show. Dr. Powell was a member of First Baptist Church in Bryan were he and his wife, Mary Jo, taught Sunday school for 18 years.
Mr. Allen B. Cunningham ’54
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Mr. Allen B. Cunningham ’54 received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M and his Masters in Electrical Engineering in 1957. While at Texas A&M, he was a member of Squadron 15, Student Electrical Engineering Society, and Dean’s Engineering Council. Mr. Cunningham was awarded the Engineering Faculty Senior Award for Excellence in 1954. Following graduation, he married Jean Miller and served on active duty with the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant, where he received his first patent for cryptographic equipment development. Following his military service, Mr. Cunningham moved to Houston, TX, where he worked for 30 years in geophysical exploration and research for Exxon. Mr. Cunningham was a Co-Class Agent for the Class of ’54, Legacy Society member of the Texas A&M Foundation, and a member of the Corps Development Council. The Cunninghams funded four scholarships with the hope their contributions would enable others to have the same opportunities they received.
Lieutenant General John H. Miller ’46
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Lieutenant General John H. Miller ’46 entered Texas A&M as a member of A Infantry. Enlisting in the Marine Corps in May 1943, he participated in the battle of Okinawa before returning to A&M to receive his B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Miller served in Korea, then attended Naval Postgraduate School earning his M.S. in Engineering Electronics. He then transferred to Camp Lejeune, NC, where he served as Commanding Officer. Ordered to Vietnam, he was reassigned to Okinawa where he became Chief of Staff at Camp Butler. He also served as Commanding General, Marine Corps Development and Education Command at Quantico, VA, and Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA. Lt. General Miller received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” and gold star in lieu of second award, two Bronze Star Medals, and three Purple Heart Medals along with other decorations he received for service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.