Courtney Wiley ’97, who was valedictorian and voted “most likely to succeed” her senior year, is Vice President of Marketing at Marketing Advocate. Courtney Wiley ’97, who was valedictorian and voted “most likely to succeed” her senior year, is Vice President of Marketing at Marketing Advocate. She serves on the PTA board at her son’s school as chairwoman of the Arts in Education committee and serves on the Capital Campaign team and marketing and middle-school ministries at her church. She also volunteers with Haven of Love, a faith-based organization that aids formerly incarcerated women and was a team leader for … Continue reading 2013 Rising Star: Courtney Wiley ’97

The Rev. Michael Mumme ’95, who was battalion commander and voted “most likely to succeed” as a TMI senior, recently was called as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Cuero. The Rev. Michael Mumme ’95, who was battalion commander and voted “most likely to succeed” as a TMI senior, recently was called as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Cuero. Previously, as pastor of Floresville United Methodist Church, he revived and was president of the Floresville Ministerial Alliance and oversaw its Help Fund. He also hosted community Thanksgiving dinners for seniors at his church and organized and coordinated … Continue reading 2013 Rising Star: The Rev. Michael Mumme ’95

Each year one or more young alumni are recognized as “TMI Rising Stars” at the annual Stars Over TMI gala. These outstanding individuals are giving back to their communities and demonstrating the values they learned at TMI. Shining in their professional and volunteer activities, “TMI Rising Stars” are the servant leaders of a new generation. These young alumni are quietly making a difference in the world – be it in their hometown, another state, or across the globe. “TMI Rising Stars” not only bring honor to TMI, they also inspire current students to make a difference.  As a student at … Continue reading 2012 Rising Star: Dr. Tyson Heller ’03

Paulina Alvarez graduated in 2000 from TMI, where she was battalion personnel officer, president of the Honor Council and the first female graduate to attend West Point.“Paulina always put other cadets’ needs in front of her own,” says SGM Turner McGarity, then deputy commandant of the Corps of Cadets. “An outstanding cadet, she was always willing to go that extra mile to get things done right.” After graduating from West Point in 2004, Paulina completed aviation training, then served as an attack reconnaissance platoon leader and battalion adjutant. After her promotion to captain, she was assigned to Fort Bragg, North … Continue reading 2010 Rising Star: CPT Paulina Alvarez ’00

Patrick Davis graduated in 1994 from TMI, where he was an outstanding baseball player. As a starting pitcher and part-time first baseman with a .500 career batting average, he led the Panthers to second place in TAPPS district.“Upon entering TMI, I quickly discovered that I would have the opportunity to define myself as a young man,” says Patrick. “The classrooms, fields and religious community provided the setting and origin for what would become a lifelong search for self-awareness.” He was offered a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, where he lettered three years, made the Dean’s List and was … Continue reading 2010 Rising Star: Patrick Davis ’94