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Michael Tapscott

Class
Induction

2021
Sport(s)

Track & Field

Michael Tapscott was a four-year letter winner for the Texas State Track and Field Program from 1980-1984. As a sprinter/mid-distance runner and aggressive anchor leg in relays, Tapscott was an NCAA All-American in the 800-meter run in 1983. He was also the 1983 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Champion in the 800-meter run and was a team captain for the Bobcats in 1983 and 1984.

As a freshman in 1980, Tapscott broke the school record in the 800-meter run at the LSC Outdoor Championships with a time of 1:51.84, good for a 3^rd place finish. He was also a member of the 1600-meter relay team that finished in 2^nd place, breaking a school record with a time of 3:10.80. At the NAIA National Championship Indoor Meet, he was a member of the distance medley relay team that finished in 4^th place.

During his sophomore year, Tapscott made history with his Bobcat sprint medley relay team which became the first from the program to win a Texas Relays Event. Tapscott ran anchor leg for the team which finished with an overall time of 3:22.29. Tapscott also broke his previous record in the 800-meter run at the LSC Outdoor Championships with a time of 1:50.38. His 1600-meter relay team also set a new school record with a time of 3:07.83. Tapscott qualified for the NCAA National outdoor meet in both events.

As a junior, Tapscott set a new school record in the 800 meters with a time of 1:49.34. He also placed first in the LSC Outdoor Championships in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:50.47. His 400-meter relay team and his 1600-meter relay team each placed 3^rd at the championships, and he later advanced to the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Championships where he placed 3^rd in the 800-meters, earning All-American honors. His 400- and 1600-meter relay teams also advanced to the national championships with is 400-meter relay team placing 4^th nationally.

During his senior season in 1984, Tapscott broke the school record for the 400-meter dash with a time of 46.51. At the LSC Outdoor Championships, his 1600-meter relay team placed 2^nd and his 400-meter relay team finished in 3^rd place. He and his teammates again qualified for the 400- and 1600-meter relay race at the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Championships and he qualified individually in the 400-meter run.

At his time of graduation, Tapscott was a part of five school records in several events, including the 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, 400-meter relay, sprint medley relay, and the 1600-meter relay. Tapscott currently has the 5^th fastest time in program history in the 400-meter dash, the 6^th fastest time in the 800-meter run and his 1600-meter relay team (Tapscott, Craig, Hornbeck, Chatham) hold the 8^th fastest time in program history.

While Tapscott was a student-athlete, he was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity where he held president and treasurer positions. He was also a member of the Texas State Interfraternity Council where he held a secretary position for a year.

Tapscott graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management. Immediately following graduation, Tapscott joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina as a Sergeant. During his time in the U.S. Army, Tapscott was awarded two Army Achievement Medals and an Army Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1987.

In 1997, Tapscott started his studies at Our Lady of the Lake University. During this time, Tapscott was a member of the Delta Mu Delta, a national honors society for business administration. In 1999, Tapscott Graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a master’s degree in Human Sciences. Tapscott currently works for SRC, Inc.; an independent, non-profit research company that develops solutions for customers in the defense, environment and intelligence industries.

Tapscott is active within his company and community. Since 2011, Tapscott has served as the Philanthropic Committee Chair for SRC Inc., a foundation which gives back to educational, military and community organizations in San Antonio. He also volunteers at Haven for Hope, helping to prepare and serve meals to local residents. He also has set up mentorship programs for engineering students and help develop STEM programs at UTSA in partnership with SRC.

As a former U.S. military member, Tapscott volunteers to give back to military personnel, families and veterans. He commits time to Homes for Veterans, where he assisted in building homes for disabled veterans and helps serve meals at Lackland AFB - Fisher House to military personnel and families undergoing medical procedures.

Tapscott currently resides in San Antonio with his wife Yancy, they have three children, Nicolas, Christofer and Vivian, along with two grandchildren.

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