1. 1. PLURALISTIC IDENTITY PROJECTBrinson Stephen
2. 2. 4TH GENERATIONAlta McCullough (1908-1987): homemaker, inherited 9,800 acreRanch in Bryan, Texas via her parents. Born in Bryan, TexasWilmer (Mac) McCullough (1906-1977): owned a funeral home andambulance service. He also operated a cow and calf operation on theranch (sell meat at the market). Born in Bryan, TexasWilmer and Alta McCullough had 2 daughters: Jean and CarolMcCullough, born and raised in Bryan, Texas
3. 3. 3RD GENERATIONJean McCullough (1933-present): teacher, volunteer, homemaker,University of Texas Zeta sorority. Born in Bryan, TexasJoe Stanley Stephen (1933-2014): UT law school, SAE fraternity;was the first UT student to graduate from UT law school in theshortest amount of time. Was a Navy Jag officer after graduation.Born in Brownsville, TexasJean and Stan Stephen had 3 children: Brian, Brad, and SuzanneStephen.Brinson, when youre looking for a man, make sure he treats youright and has drive and a passion for success in order to provide foryou. Dont worry about how cute they are. If they treat you right andcan provide, keep them! Jean Stephen
4. 4. 2ND GENERATIONBrian Stephen (1959-present): Born in Long Beach, California where hisparents were stationed. Moved back to Bryan, Texas when he was 5years old. Attended Texas A&M University for a Semester, then workedin West Texas in the Oil Field, finished his Business degree at SamHouston State University where he met his wife, Lesli LeBeau. Brianstarted up an Appraisal Business which took off and branched intoCommercial and Residential Appraising along with, Owner FinancingHouses, and Property Tax Protesting.Lesli Stephen (1964-present): Born in Slidell, Louisiana. Moved toHouston, TX at the age of 12. Attended Sam Houston State Universityand moved to College Station after her and Brian got married. Theymoved to Tomball and later into the house that was on the family land (alot of remodeling had to take place because the house was previouslyrented out to Texas A&M students). Lesli was a teacher for 16 years untilher 3rd child when she retired to be a full time mother.Brian and Lesli Stephen have four children: Brinson, Callie, Cade, andLacy
5. 5. MEBrinson Stephen: was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Bryan,Texas at the age of 2. She attended Texas A&M University andworked her way through college to gain experience in the real worldat an early age. She hopes to pursue a career in sales in the oil fieldindustry.Although I grew up with a blessed life, my parents wanted me toknow the true meaning of hard work they wanted me to know whatwork ethic was and that in order to live a blessed life, hard work mustbe put into the equation. Brinson Stephen
6. 6. SOCIAL CLASSGreat Generation: white collar/ rancher/ homemakerGrand Generation: white collar/ professional/ middle classParents: middle classWhy dont you become anurse Brinny? You are good attaking care of me. StanStephenI got offered a bonus when Iwas at the law firm and Iturned it down to move toBryan, Texas so I could teachmy sons how to hunt andfish family is more importantthan money Stan Stephen
7. 7. RACE AND ETHNICITYAll generations are considered white.
8. 8. GENDER ROLESGreat & Grand Generations: the males provided for the familyfinancially and made decisions for the family as the head of thehousehold. The females took care of the home and raised thechildren.Parents: My mother and father both worked full time until they hadtheir 3rd child. At this point my mother retired and stayed at homewith the children. They make decisions for the family as a couple, butmy dad is still the primary contributor for our family financially andplays the dominate male role.Papa was a work-aholic, and now I am. Just like I hope one day youwill be. In order to succeed, you need to put in work andperseverance. Brian Stephen
9. 9. RELIGION-My mother grew up in the church as her parents were youthministers and missionaries. Church was a big part of her life.-On my dads side, church was attended occasionally but notreligiously like my mothers family. Wilmer McCullough actually had aheart attack in First Baptist Bryan. My Papa (Stan Stephen) had aheart attack the Sunday of church when he was waking up to getready to usher.-Currently, my family occasionally attends church, but we make it apriority to pray, give thanks, and appreciate Gods glory. I attendedPine Cover Christian Camp for 8 years, and this enriched my spiritualand religious views to this day.
10. 10. IMPACT OF AGRICULTUREAgriculture remains a way of life for my family. My family currently liveson 800 acres of the remaining land that was first bought by CoonWilliams (my grandmothers father). Coon Williams bought the land bytrading cows, loaning money to people, and running a pawn shop wherehe would collect saddles, tools, etc. The first track of land was bought in1877 and was initially a cotton farm. Coon Williams built the house thatmy family lives in. We still have the brand on our entrance, white pickedfence, windmill, and yellow and red barns. We have updated by turningthe windmill into a water well reservoir and have added solar panels toour land. We still manage the land for cows and wildlife. My sister is abarrel racer and loves the country and her horses. I cannot imaginegrowing up in the city. I grew up on the land, learning how to identifyanimal tracks, and learning how to hunt. We are currently about to drillfor oil and gas on our land, as our previous wells have dried up. As theland and city of College Station continue to develop, our wish is tomaintain and preserve the land that we have been so blessed to inheritand appreciate.
11. 11. MUDDING BEHIND OUR HOUSE!Notice all the haybales that wererecently baled aftergrowing our own hayin the pasture. Whenthe weather dries up,we will transport thebales to store andsell for the rest of theyear.