This medal, $10, was founded by F. M. Faulkner in honor of the Rev. J. J. Shirley; and will be awarded to the young gentleman of the Junior or Senior class who delivers the best original oration in the most elocutionary manner.
Awarded to –
| 1886 | J. A. Pardue | of Collin County |
| 1887 | Sam W. Thomas | of Tarrant County |
| 1888 | James M. Wynn | of Navarro County |
| 1889 | Theodore F. Temple | of Somervell County |
| 1890 | Not awarded in |