Homecoming Honorees: Academic Spotlight

Each year the Missouri State University Alumni Association recognizes several individuals for their extraordinary achievements.

This year the award of appreciation for retired faculty and staff members was presented to Karen Horny, who served as the head of the Missouri State Library for almost 15 years. The outstanding young alumni award was presented to David Foley, Deputy Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service for the U.S. General Services Administration.

The outstanding alumni award was presented to Arthur D. Hurtado, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Invertix Corporation. The lifetime achievement award was presented to Bill and Virginia Darr. Bill is the Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board of International Dehydrated Foods, Inc. American Dehydrated Foods, Inc., and Virginia is a retired educator. Jason Hackman, founder and president of BryanMark Financial Group in St. Louis, received the first ever excellence in public affairs award, but he was unable to attend today.

And on the field to congratulate these individuals are alumni association president Jeremiah Mee, and Missouri State President James E. Cofer, Sr. Ladies and gentlemen, please acknowledge this year's alumni award winners. Today they are in the Bancorp South Academic Spotlight.

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