Past Celebrity Guests : The Celebrity Classic : Texas State University

Jensen Ackles - Jensen is a Richardson, TX native who plays a major role in the current HBO series Supernatural. He has been a regular talent on the television series Dark Angel, Dawson's Creek, Still Life, and Smallville.

Jason Allen Jason's debut album, Something I Dreamed, was released in 2002. The first two releases, I Can't See Texas From Here, and Cryin' For Their Mamas. having appeared on the Texas Music Chart, along with a song he wrote, Cold in Mexico, recorded by his label mate Jamie Richards. His third single, Lucky Arms, hit # 1 on the Texas Charts in April, 2003.

Jed Allan Three-time recipient of the Daytime T. V. Magazine Best Actor Award, and twice named Top Male Daytime Star in the Soap Opera Digest Awards, Jed has also played on Broadway in Oliver, Barefoot in the Park, All American, The Paisley Convertible, and Viva Madison Avenue.

Kevin Bailey Kevin has been making his living in the music business for over 30 years. Since 1987, he has been a regular band member with the Johnnie High's Country Music Revue and has concentrated on recording. He recorded with LeAnn Rimes on the Grammy Award winning album Blue, as well as You Light Up My Life.

Steve Barcus Steve has played in bands and as a solo act in the Dallas music scene for over twelve years. He appeared Off-Broadway as Black lke in the musical Road-side. Other stage performances include roles in Jesus Chirst Superstar, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, and Richard Cory.

Wade Bowen Wade Bowen's West 84 band plays the type of music that is difficult to describe. Sometimes it sounds like country, other times it sounds like rock and roll. It never really sounds like one or the other. It's the kind that can't be put into any one genre. You just have to hear it and find out for yourself.

Nikki Boyer-Lamb - Nikki is an Emmy-award winning television host who helps grooms-to-be execute romantic, surprise proposals on TLC's Perfect Proposal. She has also reported on news and entertainment for the WB in St. Louis, earning both Emmy and Telly Awards for her work.

William "Bill" Bradley - Bill played collegiate football at the University of Texas at Austin. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played eight seasons, he was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls, and collected 34 interceptions, a team record he shares with Eric Allen. Currently, he serves as defensive coordinator for the Baylor Bears.

Jonathan Breck - Jonathan is most widely known for his portrayal of "The Creeper" in MGM/Sony's franchise of Jeepers Creepers movies. Despite being a horror movie icon, he has appeared in a wide variety of projects. He may currently be seen as a recurring character on the popular ABC soap One Life to Live. This fall he will star in the film Rodeo Girl with Tippi Hedron and Rachael Hunter.

Wren Brown - Wren's film credits include roles in Waiting To Exhale, Heart & Souls, Under Siege II, The Dinner, Hollywood Shuffle, and most recently in the upcoming David Mamet feature Edmond. TV appearances include The West Wing, The Practice, Touched By An Angel, Frasier, Charmed, and many others. He recently co-starred as Whoopi Goldberg's brother in NBC's Whoopi.

Rocky Carroll - Rocky, who was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as best actor in a featured role for his performance in August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is a veteran of stage and both large and small screen. Movie credits include roles in The Great White Hype, Born on the Fourth of July, and many others. His TV credits include The Agency, American Dreams, The West Wing, ER, and many more.

Kerry Cash - The former University of Texas Longhorn went on to play professionally for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, the Oakland Raiders, and the Chicago Bears. He currently resides in Austin, where he and twin brother, Keith, operate a sports management firm, Marketing and Wellness Opportunities.

Michael Crabtree - A Texas native, Michael has appeared in over 20 films and numerous television shows and commercials. His most recent film role had him working with Burton Gilliam in Killing Down. He has also written a screenplay about the early days of rodeo, which he is producing.

Ann Cusack - Some of Ann's film credits include What Planet Are You From?, Stigmata, Birdcage, A League of Their Own, and Grosse Point Blank. Television credits include appearances on Ally McBeal, What About Joan, From Earth to the Moon, and The Jeff Foxworthy Show, and The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire.

Patrika Darbo - Patrika was Nancy Webster on Days of Our Lives, and has also appeared in episodes of Punky Brewster, Different Strokes, Growing Pains, Santa Barbara, Seinfield, and Secret Sins of the Father. She has more than 40 television and film credits.

Keith David - Keith won an Emmy in 2005 for his performance in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. His over 135 credits include appearances in both notable feature films and critically acclaimed television series and specials. Upcoming releases for 2007 include Delta Farce in May, and The War, in which Keith serves as narrator for a Ken Burns documentary.

Satch Davidson - Satch,former National League Baseball Umpire, Satch's legendary career included working in give no-hit games. Satch was behind the plate when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record and again behind the plate in the famous 12 inning sixth game of the 1975 World Series.

Mari Deese - Beginning her career in Dallas, Mari has appeared in many local and national television commercials. She appears in the soon to be released feature film Harold & Kumar 2, the hilarious sequel to Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, as well as co-hosting the television pilot B & B Our Guest. Mari will appear soon in the upcoming feature film Big Stone Gap.

Tony Denison - Tony got his big break on the NBC series Crime Story, playing "Ray Luca." He starred with G.W. Bailey in Undercover for ABC, and is currently starring again with G.W., in TNT's The Closer. He played "Coach Mike George" on the critically acclaimed ESPN series Playmakers.

David Denman - David can currently be seen in Tim Burton's Big Fish, with Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney. His big screen debut was as the deaf tight end in The Replacements. Recent appearances include Out Cold, The Perfect Husband: The Lacy Peterson Stroy, and numerous television series.

Doug English A legendary Texas Longhorn All-American. Doug was All-Pro for the Detroit Lions for four years. Now a successful Austin businessman, Doug is the host of the Lone Star Classic which benefits the Kent Waldrep National Paralysis Foundation.

Bill Engvall Bill just finished filming his first solo concert for DVD release. Available in June, it's tentatively titled Here's Your Sign Live. After the sucess of The Blue Collar Tour, Bill, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry The Cable Guy are going to be doing a television show this Fall.

Jeff Foxworthy A real funny man with a great big heart. An award-winning stand-up comic whose network TV show ran two seasons, Foxworthy is a man of many talents. He’s won four Grammy nominations, a Cable ACE Award nomination, a People’s Choice Award, been named TNN’s Comedian of the Year three years in a row and received an American Comedy Award for best stand-up comic. He’s had hit comedy albums, written best-selling books and is now host of the nationally syndicated Foxworthy Countdown, in which he plays the Top 20 country hits and interviews country music stars. The show can be heard in over 120 markets across the US. In addition to being a return celebrity at SWT’s CenturyTel Classic, Foxworthy is honorary chair of the Duke Children’s Classic Golf Tournament and has provided significant help to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Camp Sunshine.

Dennis Franchione The Texas A & M Aggies 26th Head Football Coach has coached football for 30 years. His 159 career victories stand number 7 among active head coaches. After leaving (Southest) Texas State, he coached at New Mexico, Texas Christian, and Alabama before going to College Station.

Joel Freeman - Joel has more than 100 films to his credit. He has produced blockbusters like Shaft and Love At First Bite, and critically acclaimed masterpieces like The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, The Music Man, Camelot, The Octagon, and Soapdish. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin - A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Goose was named all-AFL safety four times, and played in the Pro-Bowl six times. He still holds Denver's standard for the most interceptions in a season (11) and is tied for the single game record (4). Goose was chosen as one of four charter members of Denver's Ring of Fame, and was named to the Colorado Hall of Fame in 1984. He is retired, and he and his wife of 41 years, Nickie, have four grandchildren.

Sara Gravrock - Sara co-stars as Penny in the upcoming wedding comedy Cake, starring other Texas State celebs G.W. Bailey, Bubba Gilliam, Ann Cusack, David Denman, Nikki Boyer, Jason Manns, and directed by Will Wallace. She has had roles on The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives.

Pat Green Pat is one of the hottest new singer/writers on the country music scene. His career took off in 2001 with the major-label debut of his album, Three Days, on which he co-wrote 9 of the 13 tracks. Pat has been nominated for two CMT Flameworthy Awards for 2002, and has had regular appearances on Country Music Television. He appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman on July 10, 2002.

Fred Griffith - Actor/writer/producer Fred Griffith has gone from community theatre, to commercials, to producing and starring in his first short film. His acting credits include roles in The Last Bricklayer in America, Gods and Generals, Miracle at Sage Creek, The Last Confederate, and 24.

Tommy Habeeb - Tommy continues to host the television and video series Superstar in Sports: Inside Training Camp. His latest venture, STAG, documents the wild reality of bachelor(ette) parties and the dramatic aftermath. Other projects include Speedzone TV, a high energy TV show covering auto racing; a new sitcom, Out On Bail, as well as a feature film, Dangerous Country.

James Hampton - James' career as an actor, writer, and director spans over four decades. Along the way, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Caretaker in The Longest Yard, and he has starred in such memorable films as Teen Wolf, China Syndrome, Condorman, and W.W. and The Dixie Dance Kings. He was a regular director on numerous sitcoms such as Hearts of Fire, Boston Common, and Grace Under Fire.

Cliff Harris In 10 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Cliff played in five Super Bowls, six Pro Bowl squads, and named First Team All-NFL for four seasons by the AP and the Pro Football Writers Assoc. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee named Cliff to the All-Pro Team of the '70's. Recently inducted to the NAIA Hall of Fame, The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, and awarded the NFL Alumni Legend's Award.

Jim Hart Jim's days on the gridiron at Southern Illinois from 1963-1965 preceded a career in the NFL - 18 years with the St. Louis Cardinals and 1 year with the Washington Redskins. A native of the Chicago area, Hart has been extrmely active in charitable work. In 1975 he won the Byron White Humanitarian Award, and in 1980 was the recipient of the Brian Piccolo Award, presented to the most civic-minded athlete in professional sports.

Whit Hayden - Caesars chose Whit Hayden to be one of the acts to open the $60 million Caesars Magical Empire at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has also performed at Caesars Tahoe. Whit works on some of the world's largest and most prestigious cruise ships-including the QE 2, the Norway, and the Westerdam. He has performed as the opening act for Jerry Seinfield, Loretta Lynn, Gallagher, and many others.

Robert Hays - Since making his motion picture debut in the comedy classic Airplane!, Robert has starred in more than two dozen motion pictures, six television series, and numerous movies for television, episodic television series, and stage plays. His most recent film role is in the Robert Altman directed Dr. T and the Women, starring Richard Gere and Helen Hunt.

Larry Hovis Currently a lecturer at Texas State, Larry is best know as Sgt. Carter on Hogan's Heroes and as a writer/performer on Laugh-In. His acting and singing career has spanned fifty years in television/film and as a soloist for Capitol Records, Sunset Records and MGM Records. Mr. Hovis was temporary King of Scotland from 1978 to 1981.

Ray Wylie Hubbard A bonafide honky-tonk hero, Ray has long been regarded as one of country music's most intelligent voices. His songs in the 1970's all but defined country rock. If one wanted to describe his sound today, one could call it "American music", born from the time-honored traditions of folk, country, and roots rock.

Dean Irby - Dean is a 1974 graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He is currently an Associate Professor, and head of the Acting Program at SUNY Purchase.

Peter Jason - Peter landed his first role in Rio Lobo, starring John Wayne. Since then, he's appeared in over 300 commericials, over 26 feature films, and hundreds of television shows, commericials and voiceovers. Jason credits his success to the help of five very dear friends: Stacy Keach, Walter Hill, John and Sandy Carpenter, and Frank Marshall.

Julie Johnson -Born and raised in Whitewright, Texas, Julie made her Broadway debut in Hal Prince's Candide. She originated the role of Hannie in the premiere of the Tom Jones/Harvey Schmidt musical, Roadside. She has appeared in the films Pure Country, The Apostle, and Saving Sara.

Louie Kelcher - A member of the Super Bowl XIX winning San Francisco 49ers, Louie also played eight years for the San Diego Chargers. In addition to his athletic prowess, he has film credits for North Dallas Forty and Semi-Tough. Louie is a graduate of Southern Methodist University where he was named All American in 1974.

Billy Kilmer - Playing with the New Orleans Saints four years, and the Washington Redskins seven, Billy played in 165 NFL games. He led the Redskins to six consecutive winning seasons, with five trips to the playoffs, an NFC championship, and a trip to Super Bowl VII. His 1,562 career completions is the 20th best total in NFL history.

Lance Kinsey - Though he has starred in a multitude of roles in television, film, and theatre, most people know him as Proctor from the Police Academy film series. Now a successful writer/producer, he has recently completed production on two successful television series for PAX TV; DOC, starring Billy Ray Cyrus, and Sue Thomas.

Tommy Kramer - A Minnesota Vikings quarterback from 1977 to 1989, Tommy was the leading passer in the NFL in 1986. He led the Vikings to the playoffs seven out of thirteen seasons.. He was both Texas high school player of the year and high school All-American in 1972. Later, he was All Southwest Conference at Rice University in 1975 & 1976, and was a consensus All-American in 1976.

Greg Koch - Greg started as an offensive tackle in the NFL for twelve years. Ten years with the Green Bay Packers, and one year each with the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings, and named All-Pro in 1982. Greg is currently a partner in the Houston law firm of Poter & Koch, L.L.P.

Kenny Leon - Kenny is founder and Artistic Director of True Colors Theatre Company. He has directed nine of the ten plays in August Wilson's cycle, including last year's Broadway product Gem of the Ocean and 2007 Broadway bound Radio Golf. He also directed the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun featuring Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Phylicia Rashad.

J. L. Lewis -A 2002 SWT Hall of Fame inductee, J.L. was a member of the Bobcats' 1983 NCAA Division II national chamionship golf team and a 1987 SWT graduate. Lewis won the PGA's John Deere Classic in 1999. He has recorded a pair of top-10 finishes for the third consecutive season and has been named three times as player of the year in South Texas Section of the PGA, and Player of the year in Southwest Section.

Dennis Letts - A veteran of stage, television, and film, Dennis has appeared in 15 feature films, among then Second Hand Lions and Castaway, over 20 television series and made-for-television films, and numerous live stage productions. His last stage appearance was in Sonny's Last Shot, starring G. W. Bailey.

Bob Lilly - Pro Football Hall of Famer, Bob Lilly was the first draft choice--ever--of the new Dallas Cowboys Football team in 1961. During his 14 year career, Bob was named All-Pro seven times and played in eleven All-Star games. When he retired in 1975, he was honored by the Cowboys, who inscribed his name in Texas Stadium in their "Ring of Honor."

Matt Maloney - After playing his college ball at Pennsylvania, Matt played four seasons with the Houston Rockets, one season with the Chicago Bulls, where he scored in double figures 10 time, and led the team with 62 3-pointers. He played the 2000-2001 season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Jason Manns - An actor and musician, Jason recently starred in the film Cake, with G.W. Bailey, Ann Cusack and Mary Trainer. He has two movies in pre-production, which he will be filming this summer. As a musician, he has just completed his self-titled album, which should be available soon

Jeff Maxwell - Jeff played the role of Igor, the beleagured mess tent cook, on M*A*S*H for nine of the eleven year series. In addition to his acting, he created, produced and directed numerous videos. In 2003, he formed 2 J's Gourmet to produce a line of food products. The company's first offering is Chico Rico, "the world's best Bloody Mary Mix."

Sam McMurray - Sam has been an actor for over 30 years. Folks of a certain age remember him from Raising Arizona or The Tracy Ullman Show. Since then, he has done countless television series, most recently The King of Queens. Before the turn of the century he perfomed on stage with Eugene Lee.

Holly Mill-Gardner - A 7th generation Texan and graduate of SWT, Holly won the title of Miss Texas USA 1998 and went on to place 3rd at the Miss USA Pageant. She has since appeared in several feature films and on several TV shows, as well as a number of commercials and music videos. Look for Holly soon on CNBC, as host of a new show, Destination Outdoors.

Philip Moon - Philip's most recent appearances include the role of lee on the hit television series Deadwood. Other recent credits include roles in the films The Genius Club, Ghost Dance, and Close Call. He has also appeared in the television series 24, The Division, and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Doug Moreland - Not your typical musician, Doug "carves" up his time into making art and making music. He displays quite a talent as a chainsaw carver as well as a musical entertainer. He writes his own songs, and has recorded five full-length albums to date. Orginally a fiddle player from Fort Davis, Doug now travels the state and abroad with his own three-piece acoustic band.

Cory Morrow - Cory is one of the hottest singer/writers on the Texas music scene. He is considered one of the top two acts in "Texas Music". He has released six albums, and has played almost every significant venue in every major market in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, College Station, and Lubbock.

Chris Mulkey - Veteran actor Chris Mulkey is remembered from the ABC series Twin Peaks and the Lifetime series Any Day Now. He has done over fifty films, including First Blood, 48Hrs., Radio with Cuba Gooding Jr., and North Country with Charlize Theron. Chris just finished the new FOX series pilot Southern Comfort with Eric Roberts. Juicy Pear Records just produced his third CD, and he directed the music video for CMT.

Kellye Nakahara - One of Hollywood's most recognized actors, Kellye appeared in every episode of the 11 years of M*A*S*H as Nurse Kellye. She now enjoys life as a hugely successful artist, while her acting career continues to flourish. Her watercolors have become wildly popular in California. She has generously donated two of her latest pieces for our auction.

David Naughton - one of the most recognized faces of television commercials, David developed a following after his appearances in the musical Dr. Pepper ads of the 1970s. David is most familiar to horror-flick devotees as David Kessler in the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. He also appeared in the series At Ease and My Sister Sam.

Haley Joel Osment - Born in Los Angeles on April 10, 1988, young Haley Joel Osment may forever be linked to his role in ranks among the most popular supernatural thrillers ever made, The Sixth Sense (1999). An Oscar nominee at the age of 11, he quickly became one of the most recognized and versatile young actors working in film, proving to audiences that his talents exceeded typecasting by constantly tackling new and challenging roles and characterizations. Osment has also lent his voice to several animated films, including the Disney sequels The Hunchback of Notre Dame II and The Jungle Book II.

Dan Pastorini - As Quaterback for the Houston Oilers for nine years, Dan Led the team in 1978-79 to the AFC Championship. He went on the play for the Oakland Raiders, L.A. Rams, and the Philadephia Eagles. In the 1974 Pro Bowl, he threw a record 74 yard touchdown pass.

Elizabeth Pena - Currently in post-production on an upcoming film to be released later this year entitled Love Comes Lately, the award winning actress has worked almost continuously since she debuted in 1979 in a film entitled Super El. Recent appearances include roles in D-War, Adrift in Manhattan, The Lost City, and Keep Your Distance.

Jim Pickens Jr. - Currently a regular on ACB's Grey's Anatomy, Jim's eight-page list of credits includes roles in The West Wing, The X-Files, CSI Miami, JAG, The Practice, and NYPD Blue, to name a few. He will be seen soon in Backwater, currently in post-production.

Lucas Prata - Nicknamed "The Bad Boy of Dance" by the industry, his first single "Lets Get It On" (Universal Records) established him on Rhythm/Top 40 radio, Lucas' rapid evolution in music has been astonishing. In 2004, he signed on to Ultra Records with "Never Be Alone" which became a dance floor and wedding anthem for couples around the world.

Charley Pride - An internationally recognized artist, Charley has been releasing hit recordings since the late fifties. His incredible legacy includes 36 No. 1 hit singles, over 70 million albums sold, 31 gold and 4 platinum-including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second only to Elvis Presley. The Country Music Awards named him Entertainer of the Year in 1971, and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972.

Marion Ramsay - "Sgt. Laverne Hooks" in the Police Academy film series (wearing a fat suit), Marion also appeared in 2004's Return to Babylon. TV appearance include Family Secrets, The Nanny, Beverly Hills 90210, Macgyver, and The Jeffersons.

Tate Randle -A four year letterman as a Texas Tech Red Raider, Tate went on to 6 years in the NFL, playing for the Miami Dolphins, the Houston Oilers, and the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts. Tate started and currently coaches a flag football team at Navarro Elementary/Middle School where his children attend.

Mel Renfro - a Dallas Cowboy from '64 to '77, Mel made the Pro-Bowl his first 10 seasons. He led the league with 10 interceptions in '69, voted MVP of the first NFC/AFC Pro-Bowl Game in '71 and holds the rare distinction of playing in 4 Superbowl games. Elected into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in '81, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in '96. Mel is Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Advantage Golf of North Texas.

Reggie Rivers - Reegie is a former All - American running back at SWT who played six seasons with the Denver Broncos. He writes a sports column for Pro Football Weekly, co-hosts Broncos pregame shows on NBC, and has published two books, The vance: The Beginning and the End, and Power Shift.

Charlie Robinson - A very prolific actor, Charlie has appeared in over 14 feature films, his most recent in Antwone Fisher. He has appeared in nearly 40 TV series, such as Touched By An Angel, Night Court, Home Improvement and Fresh Prince.

Darrell Royal - The Legendary Texas Longhorn coach from 1957 to 1976, and finished with a 167-47 -5 record. He forever changed the game of football with his Wishbone offence, and set a standard of Texas that no coach has been able to follow. He was honored by the University of Texas by re-naming Memorial Stadium as Darrell royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Roderick Spencer - After a ten year career as an actor and stand-up comedian, Roderick got his start writing by working on You Got That Right, an educational documentary series for PBS. He is currently preparing to direct his first feature film, entitled Brown Sugar, starring his wife Alfre Woodard, for Showtime Network, this summer.

Ken Stabler - Quarterback four years under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Ken was voted "MVP" in the '67 Sugar Bowl win over Nebraska. Named NFC's most valuable player in '74 while with Oakland. Ken led the Raiders to victory in Superbowl XI, and was named player of the year. Voted to the All-Pro Team in '74, '76 & '77. Played in the Pro Bowl in '73, '74, '76 and '77. Led the Oilers to the Playoffs in '80.

Jim Stienke - A 1972 Texas State graduate, Jim as All-Lone Star Conference two year and All-American Defensive Back in 1972 when received the first J.C. Kellam Award as the outstanding senior football player at Texas State. he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1973 and later played corner back and safety six years for the New York Giants.

Jim Strong - An All American running back at the University of Houston, Jim rushed for 1,293 yards in the 1969 season, the 16th highest total in 100 years of college football. In the NFL, he played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints, where he was the leading ground gainer in 1971. He is currently a chemical company executive in Houston.

James Sutorius - A veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and numerous regional stages, James has also appeared on television in the The Andros Targets, On Wings of Eagles, A Death in Canaan, Colombo, ER, The X-Files, Profiler, Chicago Hope, Charmed, and CSI. James loves golf, and is open to join a foursome on the links.

Leonard Thomas - A veteran of stage, television, and film, Thomas has guest-starred on TV in Law and Order, L.A.X., and One Life to Live. His film credits include roles in Jarhead, Black Snake Moan, Coach Carter, S.W.A.T., Star Wars: Episode II, and Twisted, as well as numerous others.

Rob Thomas - Rob is the creator and Executive Producer of UPN's Veronica Mars, recently named one of the American Film Institute's 2005 "Ten Best American Television Series". He is also the creator and Executive Producer of ABC's Cupid. He has written four novels and a collection of short stories published by Simon & Schuster.

Scott Thomson - Scott received his training in New York City and went on to perform numerous times in the New York Shakespeare Festival with Christopher Walken, amoung many others. His Hollywood film career includes Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Johnny Dangerously, Police Academy, Twister, and the summer release of Loser.

Otis Thorpe- Selected in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft, Otis played for the Kanas City Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers, detriot Pistons, Vancouver Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, and the Charlotte Hornets. In 1999, he grabbed his 10,000th rebound in a game against the Chicago Bulls.

Don Trull - an All American from Baylor University, Don went on to play quarterback for the Houston Oilers. He also served as the color commentator for Baylor University and the Houston Oilers. Presently a businessman in Houston, Don is on the National Board of the NFL Alumni Association as well as the Houston chapter's past president.

Charlie Waters- Charlie was a mainstay of the Dallas Cowboys during the 1970-82 period. He started 11 years for the club, played in 5 Superbowls and won 2 World Championships. Pro Bowl 3 times and selected All Pro 3 times. His honors include NFL All Rookie Team, NFL Alumni Assoc. Legend Award, Silver Anniversary Team, 300 All-Time Greatest Players and the South Carolina and Clemson University Hall of Fame among many others.

Anthony "Spud" Web -The 5-foot 7-inch Webb was an NBA Superstar for 12 years, playing for the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings. Spud's greatest achievement may have been his stunning victory at the 1986 Slam Dunk Championship, where he defeated may high-flying artists that were more than a foot taller than he was.

Red West - Red continues an extraordinary career as an actor and songwriter. His numerous screen credits include The Rainmaker, Cookie's Fortune, and Roadhouse. He was a songwriter for Pat Boone, Petula Clark, and Ricky Nelson. Red wrote 13 songs recorded by Elvis Presley, including the holiday standard "Why Can't Every Day Be Like Christmas?"

Duane Whitaker - Duane has appeared in over 30 feature films, as well as many television shows. Most recently he filmed a starring role in the new "Project Greenlight" film FEAST for Dimension Films. He will appear in the "Project Greenlight" television show airing on BRAVO. Duane recently guest-starred on NBC's Medical Investigations and had a role in Rob Zombie's House of a Thousand Corpses 2: The Devil's Rejects.

Ron White - Currently appearing in sold out shows across the country with Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Ron's credits include a Showtime appearance where he earned a "longest laugh" record. He will be performing for us at the Celebrity Classic Dinner.

Alfre Woodard - Recipient of a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Miniseries/Movie, an Emmy Award for Best Actress, as well as ACE and Screen Actor's Guild Awards, Alfre's many feature film credits include Star Trek: First Contact, , and the thriller Primal Fear. Most recently, she worked with Morgan Freeman in Bopha!, and Director Lawrence Kasden's Mumford.

Jim Wooldridge - Jim is the Head Basketball Coach at Kansas State University. Most of us remember him as the coach who led the SWT Bobcats to their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I basketball tournament in 1994. His overall record as a Head Coach is 240 - 165.

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