PrintDr. Robert Horton of Indian Hill has spent the four decades after his college graduation supporting his former school.
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The Ohio State University recently rewarded his generosity with a prestigious award.
The Ohio State University Alumni Association honored Horton with the 2009 Ralph Davenport Mershon Award, which is given to alumni who demonstrate leadership and service to the school.
Horton graduated from Ohio State in 1955, and says he wears his Ohio State pride on his sleeve.
"Everyone that knows me knows me as a Ohio State (graduate) and I'm not bashful about bragging about it," he said.
Horton, a former director of oral and macillofacial surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, has been active with the alumni association as a former president and a member of the board of trustees.
He said he's also worked for student and student-athlete recruitment and donated time and money to many university causes.
The award was presented during the association's recent awards gala in Columbus, in which alumni from across the country were honored for their contributions post-graduation.
Horton said just being among the many winners made the award well worth it.
"I was very impressed and flattered to be in the presence of such outstanding people," he said.
