BELTON- To mark the 50th anniversay of the Heritage Club, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor inducted a new class into the club. This year, Dr. Ruth Tomlin was among the inductees. Tomlin is the university's first African American graduate. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in both Business and English in 1967.
From there, she continued her education at Texas A&M University where she earned a master's degree in education and education psychology. But she wasn't done there, she later earned a doctoral degree in education administration.
Among her accomplishments, she became KISD's first African American student teacher and guidance counselor. She retired back in 1994. That's when Tomlin decided to open an Adolescent & Family Counseling Center in Killeen. The 74th Texas House of Representatives honored Tomlin in 1995 with House Bill HR 202, which recognized her work as both an educator and a community leader.
UMHB President Randy O'Rear said, "We are so proud that Dr. Tomlin is a member of our UMHB family....Her life serves as a perfect example of leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment."
Belton Mayor Marion Grayson also had a few words to say about Dr. Tomlin. "During her distinguished tenure with KISD, Dr. Tomlin earned the respect and admiration of her peers for her extraordinary work." Grayson said. "[She] has dedicated much of her life to helping other reach their full potential."
