Henry Benjamin Decherd and Isabelle Thomason Decherd Scholarship

Dealey, BA ’69, and David Herndon, BA ’67, JD ’70, Life Members, of Austin, created this endowment to honor Dealey’s parents, Henry Benjamin Decherd, BA ’36, and Isabelle Thomason Decherd, BA ’37, Life Members. These two UT graduates were committed to equality for all. The award is granted to African-American sophomores who are Texas residents with good academic records, good character, and participation in extracurricular activities.