The Latest Baylor Alumni by Choice

This is my dad, Steve Staton, a two-time stroke survivor and an inspiration to those who have met him. He was officially recognized last weekend as a Baylor Alumni by Choice during a ceremony hosted by Baylor University president, Linda Livingstone.

He came from a broken home and was forced into full-time employment before he was given the chance to graduate high school. Despite numerous obstacles in his formidable years, he continued to push forward to make a better life for himself and his family — including raising and financially supporting two children who both became first-generation college students and Baylor grads. 

Life is short and shouldn’t be taken for granted. It’s moments like this — seeing his smile and pure joy walking across the stage — that make me incredibly proud to be his son. 

Welcome (officially) to the Baylor family! We’re incredibly proud to have ambassadors like you flinging your Green & Gold afar!