Kyle Heise '25 July 18, 2022 12:05 PM updated: January 24, 2024 8:24 AM
At least 8 former students are known to be 100 years or older.
Baram was a cadet at A&M and received a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering.
Edwin D. Hall, Jr. '39 of Westwego, Louisiana, turned 105 in March 2023. While at A&M, he studied architectural design and was a member of the Corps.
James F. Scheumack '41 of Green Valley, Arizona, who will turn 105 in December 2023, was a cadet and lived in Walton Hall. He graduated in 1942 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Charles L. Walker '41 of San Antonio, who turned 104 in July 2023, was a cadet and received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He is a retired owner of Harrison and Walker Construction Co.
James D. Wells '41 of Houston, who also turned 104 in July 2023, was a cadet and graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
William O. Karcher '42 of Austin celebrated his 104th birthday in July 2023. He was a cadet and studied agricultural administration while at A&M.
John O. Booker, Jr. '42 of Lufkin, Texas turned 102 in March 2023. He was a cadet, earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and served as Mayor of Pineland, Texas for many years.
Edward A. Sterling III '42 of Tacoma, Washington, turned 102 years old in March 2023. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and has had a long career as a priest.
Some records in The Association's database do not include birthdates. If you have information about other former students who may be among the oldest living Aggies, please email The Association at AggieNetwork@AggieNetwork.com.
The oldest Aggie ever to have lived, as far as can be determined by Association records, was Col. Tom C. "Ike" Morris '33 of San Antonio. He passed away Oct. 20, 2019, at the age of 109 years. Read more about Morris at tx.ag/IkeMorris33.