As a former Strutter and Strutter manager, Stoney and Doug credit Mrs. Barbara Tidwell, founder and first Strutters director, for their love story. Their love for Texas States and the Strutters is as strong as ever – Stoney is a Strutters Always Alumni Network board member. She says Doug assists her in that role, as a “wannabe” Strutters manager. In 2019, Stoney published Boko the Bobcat, a story about everyone’s favorite mascot, beloved by the Walkers’ grandchildren.