2013 Rising Star: Courtney Wiley ’97

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

2013 Rising Star: The Rev. Michael Mumme ’95

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

2012 Rising Star: Dr. Tyson Heller ’03

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

2011 Rising Star: Jenna Lucado Bishop ’02

Jenna Lucado Bishop, who attended Abilene Christian University, is an inspirational writer and speaker whose ministry is mentoring teen girls. She is the author of two books on faith for young women: “Redefining Beautiful: What God Sees When God Sees You” (2009, Thomas Nelson Inc.) and “From Blah to Awe: Shaking up a Boring Faith,” to be published next year. Her writing has been published in the Revolve Biblezine and in “Inside Out: Our Stories, Our Faith in 40 Devotionals “(2007, Thomas Nelson). Bishop also is a speaker on the Revolve Tour, a Christian conference for teen girls where she … Continue reading 2011 Rising Star: Jenna Lucado Bishop ’02

2011 Rising Star: CPT Andrew Yang ’97

CPT Andrew Yang is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point). After graduation, he qualified to fly Apache helicopters and received officer training in military intelligence.  He has served In South Korea, at Fort Hood and in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yang will begin graduate school this fall to pursue an MBA from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in global management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, after which he will become a regional commander for West Point admission in the Southwest. His community-service activities include organizing the Texas Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program in Killeen … Continue reading 2011 Rising Star: CPT Andrew Yang ’97

2010 Rising Star: CPT Paulina Alvarez ’00

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

2010 Rising Star: Patrick Davis ’94

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

2009 Rising Star: CPT Michael Burns ’96

Michael Burns graduated in 1996 from TMI, where he served as Battalion Commander. He then attended the United States Military Academy and earned degrees in Engineering and Pre-Law in 2000.Following his time at West Point, Michael went on to Apache Pilot training and was assigned to A Company 3rd Battalion 101st Aviation Regt., with the 101st Airborne Division. In 2002 and 2003, he flew Apaches with his unit in Iraq with Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his time in Iraq, he had more flying hours than any other Apache Pilot. Michael received a master’s in Management and … Continue reading 2009 Rising Star: CPT Michael Burns ’96

2009 Rising Star: Dr. Keith Chapman ’91

Keith Chapman graduated in 1991 from TMI, where he was the Battalion Commander. After completing his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, Keith earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. Keith used these skills as a crew dentist aboard the Mercy Ships, a humanitarian organization providing medical care to the poorest countries. Keith is cofounder of Trinity Dental Clinic in Monrovia, Liberia, where he lives with his wife Kristin and their three children. The goal of the clinic is to provide dental treatment for the millions of poor in Liberia, primarily those whose … Continue reading 2009 Rising Star: Dr. Keith Chapman ’91