The Kendall Gentleman

The May 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, features Dorman Vick on the cover. This is Volume 1, Issue 4.

Cover Story

Forged in Fire: The Dorman Vick Story and the Revival of Vocational Education. In a workshop full of welding torches and grinders, he mentors his students through sparks and steel.

In This Issue

• Cover Story: Forged in Fire: The Dorman Vick Story and the Revival of Vocational Education
  Discover how Dorman Vick is transforming vocational education in Kendall County, empowering students, building leaders, and reviving the skilled trades.
• History: Frederick Voges: A Hardworking Pioneer of Kendall County
  Explore the life of Frederick Voges, a German immigrant and early settler whose hard work helped shape Kendall County into the thriving community it is today.
• BetterMENt: The Road Less Traveled
  Feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how small changes in mindset, habits, and daily routines can set you on the road to personal growth and betterment.
• Outdoors: The Spring Transition: Fishing the Guadalupe River with Jed Mazour
  Spring Transition: Fishing the Guadalupe River! Jed shares expert tips for catching largemouth bass during the spawn, exploring top fishing spots, and preserving our local waters.
• Outdoors: Cazando El Pavo Del Rio Grande (hunting the Rio Grande Turkey)
  Spring in Texas means Rio Grande turkey hunting season. Get tips, gear, and recipes from the field with local outdoorsman Jed Mazour.
• Faith & Leadership: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SCOTTIE
  Discover timeless life lessons from a tough, wise Texas mom. “The Gospel According to Scottie” shares stories of grit, grace, and southern wisdom.
• Musings of JEV: Forest Gump & Big Words
  Explore plain speech vs big words in this witty look at Forrest Gump, language, and why saying what you mean matters more than sounding impressive.
• Spirits: Navigating the Whiskey Shelf
  Explore tips on choosing the perfect whiskey gift, from rare finds to sentimental bottles, while honoring veterans and local distilleries in Kendall County.
• Swing Strong: Sean Jahr’s Journey to Making a Difference
  Discover how Sean Jahr is turning his Parkinson’s diagnosis into purpose through the Swing Strong Golf Tournament in Boerne, raising funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Previous issue: April 2025. Next issue: June 2025.