Honor 25

Hall of Honor

2025 Hall of Honor, Distinguished Alumni And ANRS & Rodeo Exes Inductees

The celebration will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29 at the Pete P. Gallego Center on the Campus of Sul Ross State University.  There will be a cocktail reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner and program to follow. RSVP required.
 
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Distinguished Alumni
 
Frederick Carter (Class of 1979 and 1983)
Frederick Carter, a U.S. Navy veteran, earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education (1979) and a Master's in Education (1983).
 
Committed to shaping young minds, he dedicated 38 years to education, inspiring generations of students.  Carter served in a variety of impactful roles, including classroom teacher, Campus Athletic Coordinator, Head Football Coach, Student Newspaper Adviser and Athletic Director. Widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to education and his community, Carter received numerous awards throughout his career. In 1986, Carter was the first African American football head coach in Texas to win a Six-Man State Championship.
 
Carter is married to Priscilla A. Hernandez, a fellow Sul Ross graduate with a B.A. in Elementary Education. They have two daughters, Lauren and Nicole.
 
Malia Ann Perez (Class of 2002 and 2006)
Dr. Malia Perez earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (2002), followed by a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies (2006). In 2013, she attained her Doctorate in Educational and Teacher Leadership.
 
Dr. Perez has taught students across all grade levels, from Pre-K to dual credit courses, specializing in math, science and reading. She has served as a curriculum writer, instructional facilitator, data team leader and mentor at the campus, district and national levels. Recognized for her dedication, Dr. Perez has been named a three-time Teacher of the Year and was recently honored as an All-Star Educator by Reliant Energy and the Corpus Christi Hooks.
 
In 2024, Dr. Perez successfully secured and implemented grants to enhance school resources, including the IAL Library Grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Region 2 Education Service Center, as well as the Laura Bush Foundation Literacy Grant, which provided $5,000 worth of books for the library. She currently works as the Librarian and Technology and Media Specialist at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Corpus Christi.
 
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Perez has been happily married for 35 years and enjoys time with her two grown children and their spouses, and her two grandchildren.
 
Young Distinguished Alumni:
 
Glenn Losoya (Class of 2014)
Glenn Losoya, a native of Alpine, earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2014). He was also involved in campus life through the Newman Club, Lobo Days Pack Leader program, Student Government Association and as a member of the cross country and track & field teams.
 
His career in Sports Media began as a Media Technology Specialist at Sul Ross. He taught himself to use livestream equipment and produced the first multi-camera streams for Sul Ross Athletics. Losoya directed and produced all livestreams for the 2016 and 2018 ASC Men's Basketball Tournament and the 2018 ASC Baseball Tournament. The experience laid the groundwork for his future and resulted in the 2017-18 American Southwest Conference Sports Information Department of the Year award.
 
In 2019, Losoya continued to grow his expertise as the Athletics Media Relations Video Coordinator at Abilene Christian. In addition to ACU's athletic teams, Losoya also assisted with ESPN+ broadcasts for men's and women's basketball and football. He provided video coverage of the ACU men's basketball team for the 2021 Southland Conference Championship, as well as the team's historic upset victory over Texas in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. His efforts were celebrated when he was named the 2021-22 Abilene Christian University Athletics Support Staff Member of the Year.
 
In August 2022, he joined the San Antonio Spurs Sports and Entertainment Office as a Creative Content Producer and has helped bring the Spurs story to life through engaging content. He contributes to a variety of projects, from capturing moments like the record-breaking attendance at the Spurs vs. Warriors game held at the Alamodome, to covering Victor Wembanyama's 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Award Presentation and recently editing "CP3 & TP9: An Exclusive Sit-Down Interview with Chris Paul and Tony Parker."
 
Glenn resides happily in San Antonio with his wife, Melanie.
 
Athletic Hall of Honor:
 
Francis Jones (Class of 1989 and 1991)
Francis Jones earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (1989), followed by a Master of Education (1991).  He competed in football and track & field for the Lobos, earning NAIA All-American honors in football (1988)
 
With over 34 years of experience in teaching and coaching, Jones has dedicated his career to shaping student-athletes into champions both on and off the field. He has coached numerous athletes to All-District, Area and All-State honors in football, track and cross country, with many continuing their athletic careers in college. Several of his former players have even reached the NFL.
 
Coach Jones' leadership has contributed to district championship football teams at Austin LBJ, McKinney, and Round Rock Cedar Ridge high schools. His excellence in coaching earned him the Distinguished Teacher Award from McKinney High School in 2013 and recognition as the Cen-Tex (Austin Area) Defensive Coordinator of the Year in 2015. Beyond athletics, he has served as a mentor to countless students, believing that every child deserves someone who cares about their future.
 
From 1997 to 1999, Jones returned to Alpine, where he taught and coached at Sul Ross State, serving as defensive coordinator for football and head coach for men's and women's track and field. A member of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) for over 30 years, he is also part of the prestigious 500-Point Club for Track and Field.

Caleb Thomasson (Class of 2018)
Caleb Thomasson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (2018). He was motivated by his parents, both long-time educators, to pursue a career in teaching and coaching.
 
Thomasson had an outstanding career in men's basketball for the Lobos (2015-18).  He was a three-time All-American Southwest Conference West Division and two-tiem All-ASC selection.  As a senior, Thomasson was named the ASC Defensive Player of the Year, ASC Player of the Year and selected to the D3hoops.com All-Region first team.
 
Thomasson helped the Lobos go 22-7 and win the ASC Tournament to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Tournament.  He holds six school records and appears among the top five for game, season and career 19 times.  Career, Thomasson is the leader in field goal percentage (.621), second in rebounding (682) and third in scoring (1346) and is one of only two Lobos to have 1000 points and 500 rebounds.
 
With seven years of experience in shaping young athletes, Thomasson is a dedicated educator and coach. For the past three years, he has served as the head coach of the girls basketball team at Sweetwater High School, where he emphasizes teamwork, discipline and leadership.
 
Thomasson is a devoted husband to his wife, Janci, and a proud father to their 3-year-old daughter, Ivy.
 
Shane Zimmerman (Class of 1999 and 2002)
Shane Zimmerman has a Bachelor of Science degree (1999) and Master of Education degree (2002). As a standout member of the collegiate tennis team, he compiled an impressive playing record in both singles and doubles, winning the American Southwest Conference singles championship in 1997. His skill and determination earned him a place on the ASC First Team All-Conference during each of the three years he competed for Sul Ross.
 
Upon graduation, Zimmerman pursued a successful coaching career that included nine years at the collegiate level and three years as a high school coach. As the head coach for the North Central Texas College women's tennis team, he achieved remarkable success, leading his team to a fourth-place finish at the NJCAA National Championships in 2005 and a fifth-place finish in 2004. His coaching journey began as a graduate assistant at Tyler Junior College, where he played a pivotal role in guiding the women's team to two NJCAA Women's National Championships in 2000 and 2001. He also shared his expertise at Kenyon College in Ohio and at his alma mater, SRSU, from 2001-2002.
 
Throughout his coaching career, he has mentored 18 NJCAA All-Americans and one NCAA All- American. His dedication to developing young athletes was evident through his involvement in prestigious summer camps, including the Stanford University Nike Tennis Camp, the University of Texas Longhorn Tennis Camp, and the University of North Texas Nike Tennis Camp, along with hosting his own tennis camps at NCTC.
 
As a teaching professional he earned the USPTA Pro 1 designation and competed in USTA tournaments throughout Texas. He also held a physical fitness specialist certificate, underscoring his commitment to fitness and athlete development.
 
Since departing from collegiate coaching in 2008, Zimmerman has successfully created and sold four businesses. He is now a multi-million-dollar real estate producer for Fathom Realty in New Mexico, recognized as their top-selling realtor from 2021-23. Additionally, he owns and operates Z-Team Investments, managing several short-term rental properties in the Ruidoso area.
 
He currently resides in Ruidoso with his wife, Brittany, and their two children, Brooklyn and Blake.
 
Wade Zimmerman (Class of 2001 and 2002)
Wade Zimmerman holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (2001) and a Master of Education (2002), both from Sul Ross, along with a Doctoral Degree in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction (2009) from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  He is a certified USPTA Elite Professional and a physical fitness specialist, further solidifying his expertise in athlete development.
 
As a tennis player for the Lobos, he was a four-time American Southwest Conference and three time Academic ASC selection. Following his playing career, he served as a graduate assistant tennis coach during the 2001-02 season for the Lobos.
 
His coaching career has included roles at the collegiate and high school levels, with notable achievements like serving as Associate Head Tennis Coach at the University of North Texas, where the team won the Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2013, and as Assistant Tennis Coach at Kenyon College, helping secure a North Coast Athletic Conference Championship in 2003. At the high school level, he has coached 11 players to the 6A UIL State Tennis Tournament.
 
Zimmerman currently leads the tennis program at Flower Mound High School, where he continues to inspire and mentor young athletes.
 
He resides in Argyle with his wife, Katherine, and their five children, Jeremy, Wyatt, Henry, Mari-Elizabeth and Luke.
 
Josie Sanchez Contreras (Class of 1997)
Josefina Sanchez Contreras was born in Durango, Mexico, where hard work – whether in business or farming – was essential for survival. As a teenager, her family journeyed to the U.S. to provide her with greater educational opportunities.
 
A proud graduate of Socorro High School, Contreras found basketball to be more than just a sport. Her passion for the game grew, leading her to play for the Sul Ross State University Women's Basketball Team from 1992-97. She began coaching as a graduate assistant at Sul Ross and later built a powerhouse program at San Elizario High School, leading the team to 14 straight playoff appearances, six district titles and seven bi-district championships. Beyond wins, her greatest pride is mentoring athletes, including her three daughters, all college scholarship recipients.
 
A devoted mother and leader, her legacy reflects perseverance, passion, and a deep commitment to the game and her players.
 
ANRS and Rodeo:
 
Sally Oglesby (Class of 1979)
Sally Bailey Oglesby has a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Level Speech (1979).
 
She was a member of the Rodeo Club and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the Goat Tying Director, a member of the cheer squad, participated in SRSU intramural basketball and worked as a student on the infirmary staff.
 
Oglesby has been a member of the ANRS and Rodeo Exes Association since 2002.
 
After graduation, she married Mike Oglesby, a Lobo football player and 1973 graduate, and moved to Pecos to begin teaching and coaching. In 1987, they decided to move to the family ranch in Crockett County, where they continue to raise Dorper sheep and Spanish goats.
 
From 2012-14, Oglesby was selected for the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program, one of 28 chosen from 469 applicants. She later received her Texas Real Estate License and retired from teaching after 21 years.
 
She has two children, Quay Oglesby and his wife, Stormi, and Taylor Craighead, and her husband Caul, and five grandchildren.
 
Wade Smith (posthumous) (Class of 1979)
Born and raised in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Charles Wade Smith grew up in Edinburg, where he graduated from high school in 1973. His passion for rodeo and love of the great outdoors led him to Sul Ross State University, where he found his second home and forged lifelong friendships that he cherished deeply. Known for his magnetic personality and extraordinary storytelling, Smith had a way of turning every encounter into a lasting connection.
 
Smith has a bachelor's degree in Range Animal Science (1979), reflecting his deep appreciation for the land and its heritage. His connection to the people and spirit of West Texas remained unwavering, and he always considered Sul Ross and "The Pine" his forever home. He had a successful career in the oil field industry, where his hard work and dedication earned him the respect of colleagues and friends alike. Despite a demanding career, Smith always found time to
enjoy his passions. An avid golfer, he spent countless hours on the greens, sharing laughs and stories with friends while perfecting his swing. He especially enjoyed participating in the golf tournament held during the Annual Reunion of the ANRS & Rodeo Exes alumni, where he won and placed on several occasions.
 
Smith's love for life extended beyond the rodeo arena and golf course to music, where his passion for country and Tejano music shone brightly. Whether DJ'ing at the Stetson Club or singing for a crowd, Smith's music brought joy to everyone around him. Above all, his favorite pastime was spending cherished moments with his two children, Kristen and Colton, whom he loved deeply. His larger-than-life presence, humor and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
 
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