Texas Tech University

John R. and Kathryn Hunter Endowed Scholarship in Range and Wildlife Management

John Hunter

The John R. and Kathryn Hunter Scholarship Endowment was established by John and Kathryn Hunter in 1958. The scholarship is awarded to freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in the Department of Natural Resources Management.

Professor John R. Hunter was raised in Motley County, Texas and completed his college education at Midwestern University. After serving in the U.S. Army as a medic, he returned to Roaring Springs to farm and to teach. He married Kathryn Sellers in 1964 and they had one daughter, Susanne. John came to Texas Tech in 1958 to further his education and to teach basic Agronomy courses. He also taught Range Management courses; and, subsequently started and coached the Range Plant I. D. Team. Professor John Hunter's dedication and contributions to Texas Tech were numerous and varied. He received many awards for teaching excellence. His door was always open to students and they came by frequently. He encouraged, counseled, and on occasion demanded a higher level of performance not only in class but in every aspect of his students' lives. John retired in 1995, after 37 years of service to our department and the university. He remained active as a private consultant in natural resources for several years.

Mr. Hunter passed away on July 4, 2006 at his home in Lubbock. Mrs. Hunter died June 10, 2008. She had been a school teacher in Cone, Crosbyton, and Lubbock for 16 years; and, taught ceramics at First United Methodist Church for 23 years. Their daughter, Susanne Hunter, married Mr. Trent Long and they continue to operate the agricultural consulting firm that Professor Hunter originated. Mr. and Mrs. Long live in Idalou, Texas.

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Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Director of Development
806.742.2802

Shelbey Havens
shelbey.havens@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.834.1108