Mississippi State announces 1994 Alumni Fellows

The Alumni Fellows program, begun in 1990 by the Mississippi State Alumni Association, brings former students from the different schools and colleges back to campus to share their insights and experiences with current students and faculty members. Each participant carries the title permanently.

This year's group visited campus March 28-29.

"Mississippi State is fortunate to have such successful role models who have agreed to share their knowledge and expertise with our students,'' said Steve Grafton, alumni association executive director. "This year's Alumni Fellows will set a fine example for the leaders of tomorrow.''

The 1994 Alumni Fellows by college and school include:

• James R. "Jim'' Cabaniss of The Woodlands, Texas, president of Mechanical Specialty Inc., College of Engineering. Cabaniss received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1957.
• William E. Dickson of Huntsville, Ala., deputy chief of the Systems Test Division for the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, College of Agriculture and Home Economics. Dickson received a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering in 1951.
• Dr. Dennis Holloway Jr. of Jackson, executive assistant to the president of Jackson State University, College of Education. Holloway received a doctor of education degree in 1975. He received a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University and a master's from Atlanta University.
• George B. Johnston of Atlanta, Ga., associate professor of architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture. Johnston received a bachelor's degree in 1979. He received a master's degree from Rice University.
• Henry E. "Hank'' Johnston of Dallas, Texas, principal owner of The Johnston Group, College of Arts and Sciences. Johnston received a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1965.
• Dr. Albert M. "Bert'' Payne of Gainesville, Ga., poultry technical consultant for Eli Lilly and Company's Lilly Research Laboratories, College of Veterinary Medicine. Payne received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1985. He received a master's degree in avian medicine from the University of Georgia.
• Hartley and Melia Peavey of Meridian, chief executive officer and president of Peavey Electronics Corp., co-fellows for the College of Business and Industry. Hartley Peavey received a bachelor's degree in business in 1965. Melia Peavey, a loyal university supporter, is a champion of literacy in the workplace and of programs for abused children.
• Thomas R. Terfehr of Stamford, Conn., vice president of materials at Champion International, School of Forest Resources. Terfehr received a master's degree in forest economics in 1975. He received a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University.