WPSGH Distinguished Graduates

Since 2005, our local WPSGH has recognized exceptional area graduates who have foster the ideals of our Alma Mater of Duty, Honor and Country in the Greater Houston area. It is an annual award to recognize these contributions that have made Houston a better place to live and help advanced the mission of of the West Point Society of Greater Houston.

 
Year of Award Name Graduation Year Reason for Selection

2005

Charlie Robinson

1946

Original founding member who helped establish society

2006

George McDowell

1937

Past President of Society; Oldest Grad Speaker for 28 years

2007

Jack Bowen

1945

Original founding member who helped establish society

2008

Jim Giles

1944

Original founding member who helped establish society

2008

Jon King

1965

Past President of Society & advancing veterans concerns

2009

Milt Kramer

1949

Founding Member of the Society

2010

Linc Jones

1958

Founding Member of Society and orginator of Foundation

2010

Paul Ache

1950

Founding Member of Society

2011

Dwight Beach

1959

Board of Directors Member & established Foundation

2011

Dick Sundt

1959

Long Serving Board of Directors Member

2011

Robert Frank

1970

Long Serving Board of Directors Member

2012

Richard (Dick) Graf

1971

Member of Board of Directors WP Association of Graduates

2012

Dr Tom Parr

1967

Past President of Society

2013

Robert B. Sale, Jr.

1954

Founding Member of Society and Local Business Leader

2014

James M. Sigler

1958

Founding Member of Society

2015

Dr. Robert R. Ivany

1969

President of St. Thomas University

2016

Dave Yatto

1976

Past President of Society and significant WP Admissions Support

2017

Honorable Tom White

1967

Sec. of Army and Local Business Leader

2018

Col (ret) Bill McArthur

1973

Former Astronaut & Board of Directors WPSGH Member

2019

Steve McHale

1978

Past President of Society