Sub T-16 Celebrates 60 Years of Brotherhood
Alumni of Sub T-16 returned to campus October 3–5, joined by current members, to celebrate six decades of brotherhood, laughter, and long-standing traditions that have shaped generations of “Subbers.”
What began as an idea among three Sub T alumni, Bob Cass ('74), Bill Bundy ('78), and the late Reagan Fletcher ('72), encouraged by Bob and Bill’s wives to “follow their dreams,” quickly grew into a full-scale reunion weekend that captured the humor and heart that have always defined Sub T-16. Fletcher began organizing the reunion but passed away suddenly after a brief illness in July 2024. Cass and Bundy carried forward the plans, making the 60th anniversary celebration a reality. Cass and Bundy, along with their wives Brenda and DeeDee, had previously worked with Fletcher on the statue of Dr. F.W. Mattox that now stands on the steps of the McDonald Moody Auditorium. A few years ago, during a weekend visit to Fletcher’s place outside of Bonham, Texas, the group decided it was time to “get the band back together” for this special reunion.
The celebration kicked off Friday evening with a pizza gathering in the Cardwell Welcome Center before heading to the Cactus Theater for a night of music and memories. As part of the weekend, the group created a digital “family photo,” a composite image featuring Subbers from across the decades, serving as a creative way to honor the club’s multi-generational legacy. The Cactus event also paid special tribute to Fletcher, whose estate generously provided tickets for attendees to enjoy a show featuring classic 1970s and 1980s hits. The theater marquee displayed his name, and the “coming attractions” boxes beside the ticket booth included a placard from a play Fletcher directed while earning his graduate degree at New York University, a fitting nod to his lasting creative influence.
Richardson’s academic journey came full circle in 2024, when he was invited to present at EdMedia, an international conference hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). With travel supported by LCU and UNT, he flew to London and then on to Brussels, Belgium, where he presented Impact of College Students’ Metacognition Toward Flow to an audience of educators, curriculum developers, and tech leaders from around the world.
“Presenting at EdMedia helped give context to what I’m doing,” he said. “Much of the work before felt like academic practice but there, I saw how it could be applied in real-world settings. That gave me a whole new level of motivation.”
As AI and educational technology continue to evolve, Richardson is excited to explore how those tools can be used not just to deliver content but to help students focus, create, and thrive.
For Richardson, returning to LCU was more than a professional move, it was personal. “As a student at LCU, I noticed that if you asked ten students to name their favorite professor, you’d get ten different answers,” he said. “That spoke to the depth and quality of the faculty. Superficial interactions gave way to meaningful relationships.”
Some of those mentors are now his colleagues. The most formative, he said, were Professor Karen Randolph, whose role he eventually stepped into, and Professor Tracy Mack, now his dean.
“Professor Randolph encouraged us to see creativity as a reflection of our Creator,” Richardson said. “It’s a perspective I carry into my own teaching.”
“Professor Mack’s class gave me confidence and peace during a time of uncertainty. He reminded me that God could use me in ways I couldn’t predict if I stayed open to Him.”
That grounding influence extended beyond academics. During his time at LCU, Richardson stepped far outside his comfort zone and into roles that helped shape his personal and professional life. He served as historian and treasurer for Koinonia, was a counselor for Encounter, a Pine Springs videographer, an Orientation Leader, RA, and worked in the university’s Marketing and Communications Department. He also participated in SIFE (now Enactus), helping bring entrepreneurial skills to life.
Even his personal life was shaped by LCU. He and his wife, Savannah (Carolus, ‘14), were high school sweethearts who chose to attend LCU together, a decision that strengthened their relationship and introduced them to a lifelong community of faith and friendship.
Now in the dissertation phase of his doctoral work, Richardson continues to invest in the next generation of students helping them build technical skills, sharpen their thinking, and step into their own calling.
“I never expected to be a teacher,” he said. “But now I get to walk alongside students who are in the same shoes I once was. I get to encourage them, challenge them, and hopefully help them discover their own version of ‘flow’ both in their work and in their lives.”