Wacoan

Wacoan Profile and History

WACOAN: You and Rachael are involved in National Charity League [NCL], volunteering together. What kind of experience has that been for you two, and what have you gained from it? Stephens: Any time I get to spend with Rachael doing something we wouldn't normally do is good. It helps us appreciate all we have and see firsthand that not everyone is as lucky. WACOAN: What are your favorite organizati ons that you serve, through NCL or other organizations? Stephens: Through NCL, Rachael and I have enjoyed volunteering at the Family Abuse Center and for the Little League Challenger League when they play down at Baylor. We love cheering them on! I served in the Junior League for 10 years and when then-president Angela Tekell asked me to co-chair Charity Ball, I was honored she had that confidence in me. My placements as Charity Ball chairman and provisional trainer were by far the hardest but most fulfilling jobs. WACOAN: Any life lessons learned there? Stephens: Working with a co-chair, there are always things to be learned. I had a co-chair whose approach was completely different from mine. I always plan ahead and get things done way ahead of schedule. She was more of a last-minute person. But she was fun, creative and likable, and the things she did always turned out great. I learned that my way isn't the only way and that there is more than one way to success. This has helped me appreciate my daughter Sarah's personality. Sometimes you need time to think about things, and then that creativity just explodes. I'm really grateful for knowing this. WACOAN: With Rachael starting Waco High School this year and Sarah entering the ATLAS program at Tennyson Middle School, how is it going to feel not having one of your own children at Hillcrest for the first time? Stephens: I loved my time with my kids, but I'm excited for them to move on and up. Personally, it will be a little easier not teaching my own kids. I have always tried very hard to be extremely fair and not treat them differently, but it is hard. I tend to be ...