We welcome the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of our letterwinners and happily celebrate in their (your!) successes. If you have a personal recognition you would like to share with us, please send us an email and tell us about it. Join us as we congratulate these letterwinners on their noteworthy accomplishments.
Mike Sims- Trainer (’79-’80)
Mike Sims has been named the recipient of the Baylor Line Foundation’s W.R. White Meritorious Service Award which will be presented at their 56th Annual Hall of Fame Awards event on February 18, 2021.
Sims is considered one of the nation’s leading authorities on sports equipment safety standards. He was recently inducted into the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, Baylor “B” Association Hall of Fame, and soon to be inducted into his high school Hall of Fame.
Click here for a complete list of Baylor Line Foundation award recipients, as well as additional information and registration for this year’s virtual event.
Dr. W. Roy Smythe- Football (’80)
Roy Smythe, M.D., Baylor football letterwinner and member of the 1980 SWC championship team, is the Chief Executive Officer of SomaLogic, Inc., a biotechnology company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Under his leadership the company closed a Series A funding round of more than $200 million this past December.
SomaLogic is a leader in proteomic discovery and applications transforming biomedical discovery and clinical diagnostics, and the funds raised in this round will facilitate improving, expanding, and commercializing SomaLogic’s world-leading proteomic products in both the clinical and life science markets. Click here to read the full press release.
Smythe came to SomaLogic from Royal Philips, where he served as Global Chief Medical Officer for Strategy and Partnerships. He is the author of more than 300 papers, abstracts and essays in academic, literary and humanities publications, and a frequent featured speaker on the future of biotechnology and medicine. You can view Smythe’s complete bio here.
Books, Books, and more Books!
Who knew we had such gifted authors in our midst? We did! The “B” Association is proud to highlight the recent works of three former athletes. We celebrate the influence, talent, and inspiration that Trent, La Kadron, and Jeff are sharing with the world and are proud to call them Baylor letterwinners.
The Greatest You by Trent Shelton (FB ’03-’06) with Lou Aronica- Weaving together personal stories from his own life and from others who have also gone through hard times, Trent reveals how you can bring out the best in yourself and establish a happier, more fulfilled future for generations to come. (Available now wherever books are sold.)
The Power of the Tongue by La Kadron Ivery-Shabazz (TRK ’03-’05)– In her debut book, Ivery-Shabazz details her experiences in a past marriage, where verbal abuse left her feeling defeated and doubting, and describes the journey that led her to putting her full faith and trust in God. (Those interested in purchasing a copy of the book can email thepowerofthetongue33@gmail.com with their requests.)
Do Life Differently by Jeff Reeter (FB ’83)– Do Life Differently will help lead you toward success in all areas of life by offering guiding questions and exercises that will help you create your very own custom-tailored master action plan. Each step is designed with the purpose of helping you understand how to become the best version of your authentic self. You will also create a legacy that encourages others to learn, grow, and gain wisdom, values which will help them on their own journey. (Available now wherever books are sold.)
Sic ’em Letterwinners!
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Super proud to be a Baylor Baseball letterwinner 1978 to 1980. Shortly after leaving Baylor in May of 1980 I was fortunate enough to be hired by in my opinion the best law enforcement agency in the nation. The Texas Department of Public Safety hired me in June of 1980 until my honorable retirement in August of 2008. I was rehired in May 2009 and gave my voluntary separation request in August of 2019. Having served 39 years with the Department and faithfully served the citizens of the State of Texas. I could not ever thank Coach Mickey Sullivan enough for giving me the opportunity to be part of a great program. Thank you Baylor University and The Great Coach Sullivan.
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