John J. Hammerle (Music Education, '65, M.Ed., '69), retired Executive Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Dallas Independent School District, named top Director of Fine Arts in North Texas and recipient of the Hummer Award by the Score a Goal in the Classroom, served as Adjunct Professor, Dallas County Community Colleges, is currently a private instrumental music instructor, and has been a professional performer with the Houston Symphony, American Wind Symphony, and the Dallas Wind Symphony. He has taught in public schools throughout Texas, as well as serving as Supervisor of Music in San Angelo Texas, and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. His Internationally famous Westchester High School Band, of the Spring Branch Independent School District, achieved 11 continuous Sweepstakes and numerous Special Awards and trophies. It also captured the coveted Six Flags Over Texas Best of class, topping over 55 bands from 11 states, and won the top honors in the New York Macy’s Parade with 15 minutes of international coverage. He is currently an Adjudicator and consultant for National Festivals and consultant for school districts throughout the U.S., most recently serving on the North Central Association of Accreditation of the Chicago Public School Districts.

John N. Molbeck Jr. (Political Science, ’68) has been named chief operating officer and president of HCC Insurance, Inc.

Mike Weingart (Journalism, ’63), president of Carlson Wagonlit Travel/World Travel Agency, has been elected president of the Houston Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.

Bill Worrell (Communication ’66) is one of the most familiar faces in the Houston sports scene; he recently completed his 21st season as the play-by-play announcer for the Houston Rockets basketball game telecasts. Worrell was one of the original employees of Home Sports Entertainment, the city's first sports cable channel. He is also a civic leader, serving on the board of the MyFriends Foundation for children in crisis. In 1998, he was awarded the Distinguished Alumni award from the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication and continues to serve UH as a board member of the Athletic Department’s Cougar Pride organization.