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Books by Alumni
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Billy the Kid: The Life Behind the Legend
George R. Matthews '72
Coming in May 2024, Billy the Kid: The Life Behind the Legend gives us, for the first time, the whole person. It brings together a huge amount of material, much of it made available to researchers only in recent years. The result is nothing less than an original, authoritative and provocative portrait of Billy the Kid, as both outlaw and frontier fighter against the infamously corrupt Santa Fe Ring.
One Silly Duck Stuck His Foot Out
Glenda Rhodes Jones ‘89
One Silly Duck Stuck His Foot Out is funny, serious and a little strange, all at once, and it’s sure to “quack” readers up. Hidden within are some secrets to happiness found through laughter and encouragement. The author hopes to educate audiences on some good lessons that will help them throughout their life.
The Tree Who Wanted to Touch The Stars
Glenda Rhodes Jones ‘89
A little tree in the forest had a dream to touch the stars. As he grows, he tries with all his might to touch them, but the stars always seem to be just out of reach. What should the little tree do? Find out in The Tree Who Wanted to Touch the Stars.
No Pressure
Nicole Cooper '09
Based on the creative life of photographer Nikki Cee, No Pressure is a nonfiction book that emphasizes the importance of allowing and encouraging children to try new things. This book allows children a safe place to be free in their creativity. Cee uses her real-life experiences to show just how many different things she tried until she ended up in her dream job. There truly was “no pressure”! This book is for all the dreamers and creatives that don’t have it figured out and for the support system around them that encourages them as they find their passion.
Dream Beyond Your Surroundings
Maurice “MO” Williams ‘11
Dream Beyond Your Surroundings helps readers find a spiritual approach to attach meaning to the adversity that happens in life. Rejection leads to direction, and a harvest will not grow where seeds are not planted. Building a culture is more than words on a wall. Culture building has no days off and requires maximum participation from everyone involved. Being good at asking the right questions is a tool used in the book to build strong relationships rooted in communication.
