Top honors

The Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) presented the organization’s highest honors during a gala at the River Oaks Country Club May 11. Each year the ARA Laureates Program recognizes alumni and friends for their professional and civic accomplishments and service to the university. Rice Board of Trustees Chair James Crownover ’65 and head baseball coach Wayne Graham received the ARA Gold Medal this year. The association also honored 10 others for distinguished accomplishments and meritorious service. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)