Navarro College Awards

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Navarro College Piper Professors

Navarro College has had six faculty members recognized for outstanding achievement in the teaching profession with the prestigious Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award. This award is granted annually from among nominees from all accredited colleges and universities in Texas. The Navarro College Piper Professors are:

Margaret Pannill, English, 1961

Lucile M. Boyd, Languages, 1971

Geraldine Johnston, English, 1978

H. McAfee Daniel, English, 1986

Richard E. Miller, Ph.D., Psychology/Sociology, 1989

Tommy W. Stringer, Ph.D., History, 1994

 

Navarro College Professor Emeriti

James Chapman, Government

H. McAfee Daniel, English

Sandra Dowd, Art

Sheila Herod, Music, 2009

Dr. Tommy Stringer, History, 2019

Dr. Thomas Vance, Biology, 2023

Mr. Dan Nesmith, History, 2023

Mr. Mark Dillman, Math, 2023

Dr. David Lewis, History, 2023

 

Navarro College President, Board of Trustees, and Administration Emeriti

Dr. Richard Sanchez , District President, 2018

Dr. Kenneth Martin , President of Ellis County  Campuses, 2018

Homer Gene Wasson, Navarro College Trustee Chairman, 2019

Dr. Lary Reed, Vice President, 2006

 

Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Navarro College bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of Navarro College alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.  The award recipients are chosen by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee consisting of members of the Navarro College Foundation Board of Directors, two Navarro College employees (active or retired) and the Executive Director of the Foundation.

Mr. Ted Spencer, 1958

Mr. Charles Skelton, 1959

Mr. Jack Baggett, 1960

Mr. J.B. Carrington, 1961

Mr. Richard Neil Gay, 1962

Mr. Joe Breithaupt, 1963

Honorable Kenneth Douglas J.D., 1964

Mr. Beverly Ray Henson, 1965

Mr. Billy J. Moore J.D., 1966

Dr. Edna Innerarity Rawlings, 1967

Mrs. Bonnie Binford Langley, 1968

Dr. Wendell Cook D.V.M., 1969

Ms. Betty Jo Bell, 1970

Mr. Ray Hildebrand, 1971

Dr. Derrell Bulls, 1972

Mr. McAfee Daniel, 1973

Mrs. Billie Morris Carroll, 1974

Mr. Euin Frank, 1975

Mr. Grady Donald Rains, 1976

Dr. Robert N. McGehee M.D., 1977

Dr. Donald Robert Fowler M.D., 1978

Mr. J.P. Davis J.D., 1979

Mr. Jim Bob Ivey, 1980

Dr. Lary Reed Ed.D., 1980

Dr. Judy N. Gallin, 1980

Mr. Anthony J. Sadberry J.D., 1980

Mr. Rodney Allbright J.D., 1981

Mr. Kim Wyatt, 1981

Dr. Carlos W. Moore, 1982

Mr. Gary Bennett J.D., 1983

Dr. Ralph Tillman Ferrell, 1984

Mr. Jerry Worsham, 1985

Mr. Bill O’ Neal, 1986

Dr. George Barfield D.D.S., 1987

Mr. Michael Heiskell J.D., 1988

Dr. Nedom C. Muns Ed.D., 1989

Mr. Ricky W. Griffin, 1990

Dr. Don C. Green, 1991

Dr. Ronald Deskin M.D., 1992

Mr. Homer Gene Wasson, 1993

Dr. Jane Watson Walker, 1994

Mr. Lowell Thompson J.D., 2022

Dr. Ed W. Childs M.D., 2022

Honorable Byron Cook J.D., 2022

Mr. H.M. Davenport, 2022

Mr. James Einwaechter, 2022

Mr. Terry Fator, 2022

Mrs. Helen Marguerite Reames Gray, 2022

Mr. Rusty Hitt, 2022

Ms. Barbara Kelley, 2022

Mr. Kevin Strength, 2022

Mr. Brent Thompson, 2022

Mr. Chad Walker, 2022

Roy DeFriend, 2023

Elisaveta Dolghih, 2023

Weldon Hafley, 2023

Lloyd Huffman, 2023

John Henry Jenkins, 2023

Aaron Myers, 2023

Daniel Nesmith, 2023

George Solis, 2023

Linda Timmerman, 2023

Dianna Truelove, 2023

Thomas L. Vance, 2023

Ronald D. Watkins, 2023

 

Gallery of Distinction

The Gallery of Distinction, established in 2022, is the most prestigious honor the College presents to recipients who exemplify and support the history, traditions and legacy of Navarro College and our vision of providing innovative career pathways and student-centered learning opportunities that result in students capable of succeeding in local and global communities. Throughout the years, our honorees have shown Navarro College tremendous commitment both philosophically and philanthropically.

Ms. Sue Cook, 2022

Dr. David Campbell, 2023

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).