From Howard Payne to Harvard Law This Isaac Sommers Proves Students from Small Colleges Can Dream Big

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April 25, 2018 Howard Payne University . Brownwood, TX Volume 108, Issue 13

Inside From Howard Payne to Harvard Law this Isaac Sommers proves students from small colleges can dream big

edition be treated with fairness they being in the Academy, which Katie Cravey deserve. Everyone is made includes very rigorous writ- Every edition of the Yellow in God’s image and they ing. “I have always loved to Jacket newspaper is available Staff Writer should be treated in that write, but it has improved online at www.hputx.edu/yel- way. Law is a way they can my writing on more of an lowjacket. get that treatment,” he said. academic level,” he said. Isaac Sommers will be- Sommers has been a leader HPU has also taught Som- come the first Howard Payne on the HPU campus by being mers the importance of a com- Worth the Work...... 2 University graduate to at- president of Student Govern- munity. Sommers described College was hard, but was tend Harvard Law School ment Association, vice presi- HPU as a family and expe- worth it, writes outgoing since at least the 1990s – if dent of Gamma Beta Phi, Cap- rienced a close-knit commu- Editor Rachel Hughes. not the first-ever. Either way, tain of Moot court, a member nity at the Academy and vari- the Civic Leadership and of the Mock Trial team, ous extracurricular activities. Model UN Dominates...... 4 Public Policy major from and a student in the Guy D. “I was never part of Greek The HPU Model United Boerne is an inspiration for Newman Honors Academy. life, and I felt like I was Nations team recognized for HPU students who have Sommers thinks HPU has its performance at an event big dreams for their future. prepared him for Harvard by Isaac→ Page 3 in Germany. “You don’t have to go to the largest, top college in the Faraway Calling...... 5 country to get a good edu- Graduation Events HPU senior Reagan cation and future,” he said. Isaac Sommers Grisham felt called to New Sommers aspires to be a York City. love for others, he feels this Chime Out and Reception – 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, federal judge and one day Mims Auditorium. to be on the United States career path is led by God. Thriller Movie...... 6 “Since I was a child, I felt Commencement – 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, Brown- Supreme Court. Because wood Coliseum. “A Quiet Place” will keep you of his passion for law and strongly that people should glued to the screen.

Life After HPU...... 10 Former satire columnist and Shelby Harrison: A senior who will be missed HPU graduate Adam Jones lets seniors know what to getting to know Shelby Harri- admission counselor, played expect next. son her last semester at How- a huge role in persuading her Haylee MAddox ard Payne. I wish our paths to say yes to Brownwood. Unlikely Ministry...... 11 Staff Writer would have crossed much “Everyone was so nice HPU cashier Nikki Donathan sooner, but in these past few and welcoming. I remem- offers students a smile and a months, I have learned Shel- ber leaving my Day One helping hand. It is the time in the semes- by is a strong, independent, feeling like I had already ter where we are preparing hard-working, and diligent made friends,” Shelby said. Panic Attacks...... 12 ourselves to say “goodbye” woman. I asked Shelby a few When asked what advice HPU counselor Jerry Leslie to our beloved senior friends questions about what HPU she would give her freshman writes about dealing with we have made. It is a bitter- has meant for her, and her an- self, Shelby said, “I would panic attacks. sweet moment for everyone swers just remind me of how tell myself to try harder in as we want the seniors to much I am going to miss her. classes. I didn’t realize I Help for Tennis...... 15 move forward in their next Shelby found HPU be- was capable of good grades Courtesy Photo The HPU tennis team phase of life, but we also cause she wanted a small until way later in college.” Shelby Harrison, who is recieved help from athletes know campus will never school atmosphere and graduating next week, from other sports this spring. be the same without them. Howard Payne offered preferred the small-school I have had the pleasure of just that. Josh Snow, her Shelby→ Page 3 atmosphere of HPU. Opinion/News P AGE 2 APRIL 25, 2018 College is hard. But it’s worth it. News Briefs Local Rachel Hughes some pretty tough stuff. pacted my life, in many ways opportunities to succeed. Each year gets harder, but other than just academics. I want to say thank you to Longtime Howard Payne and Brownwood High School Editor In Chief each year you get stronger Howard Payne is like a fam- all my professors who have as well. My freshman self ily, and the professors her supported me for the past four sports broadcaster Dallas Huston wouldn’t have made it. But have been almost like surro- years, and who have taught was presented the Groner Pitts I’m sure you’ve noticed by my senior self is juggling gate parents to me at times. me more than I ever thought “Lifetime of Service” Award at now, this semester is almost more things than I care to They’ve been kind and sup- I would need to know. last week’s Brownwood Area over. Class assignments are Chamber of Commerce Awards count. It’s exhausting, but portive when I’ve needed it, I want to also say thank Banquet. Houston, radio sports wrapping up and finals are I’ve been able to handle it. but they’ve also been pretty you to all my fellow stu- voice of HPU and Brownwood getting very near. This may College is hard. But it tough on me when neces- dents – those who are grad- High since 1963, has received be a relief to you, or it may has still been one of the sary. Every one of them has uating with me, and those numerous statewide awards, in- be just a little bit terrifying. best experiences of my life. been a positive impact on my who are following after. cluding the Best High School For me, it’s both. I’m go- I’m going to miss Howard life – whether I was happy College is hard. Senioritis Sportscaster in Texas in 1999 by ing to be graduating and Payne University a lot. This about it at the time or not. is definitely a problem,- es Texas Monthly Magazine. Hus- moving on with the rest of place has been my home I encourage you to go to pecially so close to the end ton also hosts a Christian-orient- my life after this semester. for the past four years. The your professors if you’re of it all. But when I step ed sports show on KOXE, leads My undergrad career is over friends I’ve made here have struggling. They are here back and look at the big weekly men’s Bible studies, and in only a couple of weeks. serves as pastor of Center City been the best and closest to help ensure you make it picture, this has been more Baptist Church in Mills County. It’s different than I expect- friends I’ve ever had. I trust through college. Don’t be than worth all the hard stuff. ed it to me. “Senioritis” is that I will stay friends with afraid to ask them for help. State real. I’ve actually had a very them for a very long time. They can’t change your hard time being motivated Many of the professors grades, but they will be able United States presidents, this past month. But I’ve had here have also greatly im- to find a way to give you more first ladies and Texas governors encouraging friends tell me gathered Saturday in Houston things along the lines of “you to honor the life of former first only have a few weeks left; lady Barbara Bush, who died it’s almost over, you just have What’s the Buzz? last week. A motorcade after the to push through this last bit.” service transported Bush to the These friends aren’t se- To submit items and events to this HPU campus calendar, email [email protected]. George H.W. Bush Presidential niors – they don’t realize Library in College Station, where Mrs. Bush was buried. The for- how absolutely done I feel April 26: Spring Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Grace Chapel. mer first lady was remembered at some points. But they’re April 26: Rho Down, 8 p.m., The Vault. as the outspoken matriarch of one right. I’ve made it this far. April 30: Pancake Supper, 9 p.m., The Caf. of the country’s greatest politi- If you’re a senior experienc- cal families at a public funeral in ing this feeling right now, all April 30-May 3: Final exams. Houston. As the wife and mother I can say is I’m in the same May 3: Spring Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Mims. of two U.S. presidents and two boat as you and I understand. May 4: Chime Out and Reception, 6 p.m., Mims. former governors, Mrs. Bush sat If you’re not a senior yet – at the head of a political dynasty May 5: Commencement, 10 a.m., Brownwood Coliseum. that has defined both Texas and I’m sure this time of year is May 5: Residence halls and apartments close, 2 p.m hard for you too – but don’t American politics for decades. worry, I made it through World A 25-year-old who plowed a The 2017-2018 Photographers van into a crowded Toronto side- Andria Garza, Audrey Binion, ellow acket walk on Monday was ordered Y J Vivan Nguyen, Cassia Rose, Faculty Adviser held Tuesday on 10 counts of Reagan Grisham Mike Lee murder and 13 of attempted mur- Editor-in-Chief (325) 649-8112 der as Canadian authorities and Rachel Hughes Reporters [email protected] the public sought to make sense Gabi Diazdeleon, Reagan Grisham, of what appeared to be one of Photo Editor Seth Rainey, Christopher Freeland, The Yellow Jacket is a student the deadliest mass murders in the Andria Garza Haylee Maddox, Katie Cravey, publication of Howard Payne Univer- country’s modern history. Alek Madi Neal, Joshua Carroll sity. Letters to the editor are welcome. Minassian showed little overt Page Designers Please send any feedback to mlee@ emotion as he made a brief ap- pearance in a Toronto courtroom Rachel Hughes, Seth Rainey Columnists hputx.edu with “Letter to the Editor” in a white jumpsuit and hand- Marina Sheets-Ochoa, Jake Bowren Rachel Hughes, Madi Neal, in the subject line. cuffs. The judge ordered him de- Gabi Diazdeleon, Emily Villarreal, Dr. Robert Mangrum, Seth Rainey, Cecily McIlwain, Jerry Leslie tained without bond and sched- Britni Hays, Andrew Valle-Mounce. uled the next hearing for May 10. Features APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 3 Daniels-Netter resigns as women’s basketball coach

By YJ Staff 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. 2-ranked Lady Jackets to a appearances. A 2008 graduate While serving as HPU’s 53-49 win over No. 1-ranked of HPU, Daniels-Netter holds The Howard Payne ath- head coach, Daniels-Netter Hope College (Michigan) in numerous school and ASC re- letic department announced mentored multiple all-confer- the Elite Eight before a ca- cords and is second in career April 11 that Meia Dan- ence players as well as WBCA pacity crowd of 2,777 in the scoring at Howard Payne with iels-Netter resigned as All-American Danyel Bradley. Brownwood Coliseum. Dan- 2,118 points. She was a two- head women’s basketball As a player, Daniels-Netter iels scored 37 of her team’s time All-America player in ad- coach after five seasons. led the Lady Jackets to the 53 points in a win that sent dition to being the 2007-2008 Daniels-Netter, a HPU 2007-2008 NCAA Division HPU to its first Final Four. National Player of the Year. player and assistant coach be- III national championship The 2007-2008 Lady Jack- Daniels-Netter also served fore being promoted to head with a perfect 33-0 record. ets gave Howard Payne its third HPU as assistant director coach in June 2013, posted The senior guard was named national championship, join- of athletics: senior woman records of 80-53 overall and the NCAA III National Play- ing NAIA men’s cross country administrator. HPU ath- 60-29 in American South- er of the Year in 2007-2008 titles won in 1957 and 1964. letic director Hunter Sims west Conference games as after averaging 19.6 points, Daniels-Netter led HPU to said the search for a new the Lady Jackets’ head coach. 4.4 steals, 3.5 rebounds a 109-12 over her four sea- head coach is ongoing. She coached the Lady Jackets and 3.3 assists per game. sons as a player, including to back-to-back ASC West Her signature game three ASC championships and Meia Daniels-Netter Division championships in came when she led the No. four NCAA III tournament

From Page 1: Isaac you to integrate religion and I am not worried but con- From Page 1: Shelby Shelby was working con- politics ideology,” Sommers scious to not get overworked stantly. She is a hard-working perfectly well to become said. “This class establishes or too stressed,” he said. She also mentioned about financially independent wom- friends with people all over what you believe. It forces Through diligence in getting over the past and an. This played a huge role into campus,” Sommers said. you to combine what makes school, involvement in ex- moving forward away from her life in college. Shelby un- “Isaac is one of the most sense to me, as a Christian tracurricular activities, and high school. At first, the - ad derstands the value of things genuine people I have ever and a person in general.” perseverance, Sommers justment was difficult. She and what it takes to make it. met,” said HPU student Kar- Through classes like this, was able to get into the law had a hard time adjusting Her favorite memory from li Conrad, who works with Sommers is able to be pre- school he has always desired. and finding “her people,” but Howard Payne is the ski and Sommers in SGA. “He is al- pared mentally and spiritu- “Because I go to a small she eventually did by joining snowboarding class. “It was ways there to help and be a ally for challenges he will school not many people the sorority Delta Chi Rho. a blast, and the girls I met on friend. I met him during our face at Harvard Law School. have heard of, some people that trip are still some of my freshman year and knew that Although Sommers will weren’t confident that I could best friends. I recommend he was someone to befriend.” have exciting new opportu- get in top law schools,” Som- it to everyone,” Shelby said. During his time at HPU, nities, he will be faced with mers said. “Don’t be afraid After graduation, she is Sommers found “Christian- daunting challenges like never to shoot high to do what the planning to work at La- ity and Politics” to be one of before. “Statistics shows that Lord is calling you to do.” ity Lodge Family Camp for the most beneficial classes. mental health issues go along the summer, then plans on “The class really challenges with pressure at law school. moving to Fort Worth. She hopes to land a job in the field of adoption or foster care. Shelby also is recently engaged to HPU alumnus Chad Anders. The couple plans to marry in December. Shelby is just one small and important part that makes Howard Payne what it is. She brings tenacity and kindness to the table in everything she does. She is one senior I am very sad to see leave, but she is more than prepared to impact the world for the better. Courtesy Photo Isaac Sommers (at center) with some of his fellow Academy students. Shelby Harrison News P AGE 4 APRIL 25, 2018 Model UN team dominates Germany event

By HPU on the UN Security Council; • Penny Stehlik, sopho- Media Relations more, representing the Russian Federation on the 4th Gen- Howard Payne’s Model Unit- eral Assembly: The Special ed Nations team won six awards Political and Decolonization at the 2018 Münster University Committee; International Model United Na- • and Jessica Swonger, ju- tions conference, more than nior, representing El Salvador any other team in attendance. on the Economic and Social The conference was held re- Council. cently in Münster, Germany, Hasty, Kostreva and McCoy with more than 200 student del- were each named Outstanding egates representing 40 nations. Delegate, while Reed, Steh- Model United Nations takes lik and Swonger received Best current world issues and asks Position Paper awards. Also students, who represent various representing HPU were junior countries as delegates, to try to Alex Bingham, seniors Jes- solve them through diplomatic sica Catlett and Joshua Dykes, means. Students learn the art of Courtesy Photo and sophomore Charles Lewis. diplomacy through caucusing, HPU’s Model United Nations team brought home six awards from the 2018 Münster University Dr. Kevin Kelley, associ- writing position papers and pre- International Model United Nations conference. Team members include, from left: Penny Stehlik, ate professor of psychology senting in formal settings, all Caleb Kostreva, Jessica Swonger, Lainee Hasty, Morgan Andie McCoy and Emma Reed. and chair of HPU’s Depart- while following the model of ment of Psychology and Fam- the United Nations. The theme Bringing home awards for Assembly; junior, representing India ily Studies, advises the team. of this year’s conference was HPU were: • Caleb Kostreva, junior, on United Nations Women “I am very excited that HPU’s “Might Makes Right? Chal- • Lainee Hasty, senior, repre- representing Kuwait on the UN Council; Model United Nations team is lenging Power and Privilege.” senting South Africa on the Security Council; • Emma Reed, junior, repre- bringing strength and expertise United Nations Environmental • Morgan Andie McCoy, senting the Russian Federation to the world stage,” Kelley said. HPU honors Moot Court champs from 2002 and 2018

By HPU graduates Lorianna (Ander- son) Kelley and Rob Welker. Media Relations Kelley now serves on HPU’s faculty as assistant The Board of Directors for professor of government Howard Payne’s Guy D. New- and Moot Court adviser. man Honors Academy held In 1993, HPU was a found- its regular meeting and lun- ing member of the Texas Un- cheon recently, during which dergraduate Moot Court As- a resolution was read honor- sociation. Kelley and Welker ing four individuals for na- were named national cham- tional success in Moot Court. pions for Oral Advocacy in Dr. Bill Ellis, HPU president, 2002, and Hahn and Sommers and Dr. Matthew McNiece, di- were Brief Writing national rector of the Honors Academy champions in January 2018. and chair and professor of his- “HPU’s Moot Court pro- tory and government, presented gram has enhanced the tradi- framed copies of the resolution tional and experiential educa- to HPU’s Moot Court national tion of well over 200 students Courtesy Photo champions. Receiving the hon- since its inception,” said Dr. HPU’s four national champions in Moot Court were recently honored by Dr. Matthew McNiece or were students Jordan Hahn, McNiece. “We’re proud to (left), director of the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, and by HPU President Dr. Bill Ellis (right). sophomore from Burnet, and recognize the remarkable The champions honored were, from left: Jordan Hahn from 2018, Lorianna Kelley and Rob Welker Isaac Sommers, senior from achievements of our past and from 2002, and Isaac Sommers from 2018. Boerne, as well as 2002 HPU present Moot Court students.” Religion APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 5 From Howard Payne to New York City Grad candidate Reagan Grisham feels called to leave Brownwood for Queens

gan has no trouble making her take, and needless to say, God karli conrad presence known and being ef- moved quickly. Reagan found fective in that communication. out the establishment that was staff writer With this, her goal on the mis- hosting the entire trip, the Met- sion trip was to connect with ropolitan New York Baptist just one person. She actively Association (MNYBA), was Senior Reagan Grisham prayed for and asked to make seeking interns to come and went on a Spring Break mis- an impact with just one soul. help them for the next year. sion trip with the Baptist Stu- As many can guess, God As things progressed and dent Ministry (BSM) to New did even better than that. God Reagan got to meet with the York City. What started as used Reagan in ways during director of MNYBA, she knew a normal mission trip soon the street evangelism process that this was the place God turned out to be something that gave her the opportuni- was calling her. Through time incredible and life-changing. ties to make relations with and prayer, after getting back Reagan stated that there was many people and hear their into the state of Texas and an intrigue to going on this stories. But Reagan’s personal going through a phone inter- mission trip since she has been journey does not stop there. view, Reagan got her answer. to nine different countries, During her time out in Though there’s been plenty but not yet the largest city in the field while evangeliz- of nerves and anxieties in fig- the United States. Reagan has ing, Reagan got the dis- uring out this huge step for also previously done missions cernment to stop and pray. her life – especially so close work in Hong Kong, teach- “As I was praying I was to graduation – Reagan is Courtesy Photo ing English and evangelizing looking around and I felt like amazed at how fast God has Reagan Grisham having fun at the recent HPU Fest to the community there. So I was home,” Regan said. “I moved and how people have evangelism was no new thing tell people that it was the same been so encouraging of her. swers when you need them.” local neighborhood of Queens. for her, and she expressed that feeling I had when I stepped Q: If you could give ad- As Reagan continues to pre- Continue to pray for Reagan she was excited to take on that onto Howard Payne’s cam- vice to anyone who is con- pare herself for graduation, she and for the MNYBA as they challenge in the U.S. and espe- pus. It was where I needed to sidering going into mis- is also prepping for her move take on the mission that God cially in the most diverse city. be.” Reagan continued, saying sions, what would it be? to New York City in the fall to has given to “go into all the As a Communication major she sought wise counsel about A: “Just listen to that small work and evangelize with dif- world and preach the gospel set to graduate next week, Rea- the next steps she needed to voice. God will give you an- ferent people, groups, and in the to all creation.” (Mark 16:15). Summer Christian Studies course is hands-on

YJ Sumission $650, which includes travel and lodging. The course can This summer the School of be used as a PTH elective. Christian Studies is offering This course is a rare op- a new summer course. Due portunity to see up-close the to special circumstances, the similarities and differences of CBF (Cooperative Baptist Fel- the opposing Baptist conven- lowship) and the SBC (South- tions. For more information, ern Baptist Convention) are Dr. Melody Maxwell at mmax- hosting their respective con- [email protected] or Dr. Derek ferences in Dallas the same Hatch at [email protected]. week less than a mile apart. This course is being offered to everyone, not just Christian Studies students. The summer course is June 12-15. The course fee is Entertainment P AGE 6 APRIL 25, 2018 ‘A Quiet Place’ keeps audiences glued to screen movie topping the box of- struck”); Noah Jupe (“Won- ly does not come at the cost parallels a similar character Seth Rainey fice at its release and- gen der”); and Cade Woodward. of character development that she portrayed in the distinctly erating rumors of nomina- Their love for their chil- illustrates the family’s bond lighter film, “Wonderstruck.” movie columnist tions at next year’s Oscars. dren overrides everything and the movie is much bet- She is a stand-out and likely The story is set in a world and pushes their characters to ter for it. The end shot of the will have the opportunity for a that has been ravaged by move to fantastic lengths for movie is excellent, a choice successful career. Kransinski You know a thriller is effec- terrors sensitive to nearly them. In these roles, Blunt and of a director who knows ex- has said he sought her out for tive when the viewing audi- any sound. To make a noise Kransinski are exceptional. actly what he wants audienc- the role, because Simmonds ence is hushed, with their fo- means a guaranteed end. Be- Kransinski may be bet- es to feel by the film’s end. is actually hearing impaired. cus glued to the screen for fear cause of this danger, people ter known as the endearing Thrilling, edge-of-your- All the main players in the of missing what comes next. are forced to communicate prankster Jim Halpert from seat movies are not new ter- movie are acting with very Actor and director John with sign language and en- “The Office” and some mov- ritory for Blunt, who has sparse dialogue. This forces Krasinki’s (“The Office”) sure there is nothing that in- iegoers may expect to catch previously starred in films the camera and the audience latest film “A Quiet Place” terrupts the safety of silence. one of his trademark glances like “Sicario,” “Live. Die. to focus on the faces and practically requires silence In the midst of this de- at the camera. However, he Repeat.” and “Looper.” This movement of characters to from theatergoers. This isn’t stroyed world and attempt- sheds the playful image cul- experience shows, as her read meaning. This creates a because of some sort of obli- ing to retain some sense of tivated through years por- character becomes a heroine deeply personal look into lives gation demanded by the film- normalcy is a family head- traying the lovable Jim, but who could reasonably com- of people who are process- makers, though. Instead it is ed by a mother and father, manages to retain the same pared to the iconic character ing a world gone to pieces. a result of the engaging thrills played by Emily Blunt (“Si- likability as a dedicated father. Ellen Ripley of the “Alien” Though it has been called a and simple, but powerful nar- cario”) and her actual hus- As a director, he has been franchise and remains horror film, “A Quiet Place” rative that drive the film. band Krasinski. For them, able to create a consistent from the opening scene is ultimately a movie about The appeal of this sim- there is nothing that comes tone in the movie that builds a loving, caring mother. two parents’ struggle and in- ple narrative with audi- before their children, Mil- intensity throughout the run- Simmonds’s performance credible will to protect and ences has shown, with the licent Simmonds (“Wonder- time. This intensity thankful- as a deaf girl in a silent world provide for their children. Examining why some songs sound similar

to country in the background that genre. There is so much have an easier time seeing and Forget About),” by Tame Jakob Morgan and therefore it is easier for music produced in today’s the unique parts of a piece. Impala me to mix them up. Many peo- media-based society that the There are some humorous “Charger,” by Gorillaz Music columnist ple have said it’s pop music identity of what it means to sketches of “The anatomy of “MGNO,” by Russel that always sounds the same. be a “pop” song is narrow. songs” that have found in- Dickerson If you want a decent ex- This has led to people find- ternet fame over the years. “I Am,” by Theocracy Have you ever heard a ample of this, go listen to ing song stereotypes, either You may want to look at “Run,” by AWOLNation song begin and think, “Oh, Sara Barielles’ “Brave” and in musical style or in com- them as they give their rep- Thank you to everyone it’s this song,” only to dis- then listen to Katy Perry’s mon topics between lyrics. resentation of some stereo- who has sent me songs to cover it’s another song that “Roar” right afterwards. It also depends on how types that each genre has. look at to include and review, sounds similar? It could be a They seem to have almost often the listener listens to We are going to try to break I am working on deciding song you have heard or may- the same beat, the same lyri- that particular genre of mu- that mold of song stereo- which one to use and you be one you haven’t heard. cal pattern, and the same sic and how they listen to types today, though, with five will start seeing them in fu- I’m not talking the “Un- rise and fall of the song. that music. If you were to songs to expand your library. ture editions next semester. der Pressure” by David Is this because one of the listen to multiple classical My intention with choosing If you want to send a song Bowie being mixed up with artists is plagiarizing the oth- piano pieces back to back, these songs is to find music to me that you think breaks “Ice Ice Baby,” where they er? Probably not. It’s more you could probably point that you may not have heard the stereotype of its genre, or actually do have the same likely that they just wrote out how they tend to have before, and that may not be if it’s just a good song, feel opening. I’m talking about them and it turned out that the same rises and falls. the stereotypical sound of free to email it to me along other songs that either have way. Some people see this Yet someone who listens to the genre they are slotted in. with a brief description of very similar beats or just as an insult to the genre. If a lot of classical music would Give them a listen. You may what you think of the song at very similar song structure. you can find multiple songs probably be offended if you not like some of them, and [email protected]. These songs are usually that sound uncommonly like told them that you had diffi- that’s OK. The point is to look within the same genre but each other, what is the point? culty distinguishing between at songs that you don’t nec- that is not always the case. I believe songs sound- different piano pieces. That is essarily listen to often. You For me, it happens with a lot ing similar is a sign that because they have had more may be pleasantly surprised of country songs. This may artists are finding the -for experience with the genre at trying different genres. be because I usually listen mula that works best for of classical piano music and “List of People (To Try Features APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 7 McNeill presenting senior art exhibition By HPU Science degree in studio art,” professor of art; Susan Har- McNeill said. “All of the mon, adjunct faculty of art; Media Relations art works were created from and Julie Mize, adjunct fac- several studio art classes I ulty of art (photography). Howard Payne student Drew have taken since spring 2016. “I appreciate the opportu- McNeill from Brownwood is There is decisive progression nity to exhibit my work in this presenting his senior art ma- to the work done in numer- public venue,” said McNeill. jor exhibition through May 4 ous media or art forms. One “Without the guidance of the at the Dorothy and Wendell art class builds into another art faculty, I would not have Mayes Art Gallery, located in with two- and three-dimen- grown as an artist as quickly HPU’s Doakie Day Art Center. sional visual explorations.” as I did. I am grateful to HPU In 1997, McNeill began his David Harmon, chair of for providing me this oppor- higher-education journey at the Department of Art and tunity to return to school and Baylor University in Waco and professor of art, comment- complete my education as a returned to that same univer- ed that McNeill has made non-traditional student. It is sity in 2015. Following in the many educational strides truly a place where students footsteps of his mother, Connie since transferring to HPU. can find themselves and- ex Drew McNeill – a 1978 HPU “His openness to learning plore the possibilities that graduate, Drew transferred and experimentation is a tes- higher education can provide.” to HPU. After taking a single tament to the background and The gallery at the Doakie art class at HPU, McNeill de- life skills that he utilized in his Day Art Center is open from 9 cided that art was the path for coursework in both art and oth- a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. him. He is on track to gradu- er HPU courses,” Harmon said. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, ate in May with a Bachelor of McNeill said his growth and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. Science degree in studio art. and success as an artist can For more information, con- Courtesy Photo “The work in this exhibi- be attributed to his art pro- tact David Harmon at 325-649- Artwork by HPU senior Drew McNeill is on display through May tion is a comprehensive vi- fessors, David Harmon, chair 8088 or [email protected]. 4 in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie sual journey toward the at- of the Department of Art and Art Center on the HPU campus. tainment of my Bachelor of HPU set Counce on path to med school By HPU At HPU, Counce was a 17- or 18-hour course load students considering HPU double major in biochem- every semester has allowed to meet with an admission Media Relations istry and the Guy D. New- me to successfully navigate counselor and tour campus. man Honors Academy. graduate school. I have found “If you let yourself, How- T.J. Counce, a 2016 How- “As a double major, I was that what you’ve done in the ard Payne is an excellent ard Payne graduate from able to take part in a wide past contributes to your op- place to not only learn, but Lockhart, has been accepted range of activities and pro- portunities in the future, and grow,” Counce said. “If you into the University of the grams I would have otherwise my time at Howard Payne find yourself succeeding in Incarnate Word School of not experienced, and these and in the Academy has with- environments that offer rich Osteopathic Medicine in were all featured heavily in out a doubt contributed to discussions, experiential San Antonio. He will begin my medical school applica- the path I am currently on.” learning, inquisitive explo- coursework next fall upon his tions,” he said. “Ultimately, Counce first learned of ration and enthusiastic sup- graduation from Texas A&M you must stand out, and I had HPU through his mother port of students, then How- College of Veterinary Medi- the opportunity in every ap- who was a student at the uni- ard Payne is an excellent cine & Biomedical Sciences. plication and interview to versity her freshman year. school for you to consider.” Counce, who was granted elaborate about my time at “Although she left to be Counce has not yet com- interviews at three medical HPU and in the Academy.” closer to family, she loved mitted to a specific specialty schools, attributes a great deal He also shared in interviews her time at Howard Payne,” in medicine and is look- of his success to the support he about the research he conduct- Counce said. “She encour- ing forward to third- and received from HPU personnel. T.J. Counce ed through the Academy and aged me to apply. I met with fourth-year clinical rotations “The number one best thing, HPU’s chemistry department. an admission counselor at a to further refine his calling. the biggest selling point of and dedicated group of profes- “I truly feel this contributed college fair in San Marcos and “I am pursuing medicine to Howard Payne, is the faculty sionals, and their mentorship to my acceptance,” he said. that really piqued my interest.” help people and to help those and staff,” he said. “It would has molded me into the stu- “Beyond that, taking a full He encourages high school who need it the most,” he said. be hard to find a more caring dent and learner I am today.” Features P AGE 8 APRIL 25, 2018

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Photos by Rachel Hughes and Andria Garza Features APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 9 HPU hosts Southwest convention for first time

ing my brothers and sisters Britni Hays from all the different states. This was one of the big- Staff Writer gest collegiate events Brown- wood has held. HPU had never As a freshman in college, hosted this convention before. there are so many different There is somewhat of a com- things I have experienced so petition to be the host, and the far. One of the most life-chang- district council felt that we had ing experiences was Southwest the best capability to do so. District Convention for Kappa Even though Delta Upsi- Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. lon and Zeta Beta are smaller Groups from five states came than some chapters, we re- to Howard Payne University ceived many comments on the weekend of April 13-15. how smoothly the weekend This is my first Greek orga- went, and how many people nization to be in, and we also had fun. Also a very special got to host a convention. So thank you to the two HPU far, I am loving my Greek life. students who basically ran Approximately 700 peo- that convention – Kathryn ple attended this event, Grice and Holly Leatherman. coming from New Mex- I am so grateful to have ico, Arkansas, Louisi- had this experience. It was ana, Texas and Oklahoma. one for the books, not only As a member of Tau Beta in my life, but in the his- Sigma, I was honored with tory of Howard Payne. the position of delegate, or representative, of the orga- nization. The weekend allowed many experiences to happen, most of which were definitely worthwhile. I also had the pleasure of meet- Opinion P AGE 10 APRIL 25. 2018 What to expect in the real world after HPU

graduate doesn’t have to be Adam Jones your job forever. Think of it Guest columnist as a time of learning and making money. And you’ll need to make money. In school, your dream job is a combi- Leaving Howard Payne nation of your passions and can be a difficult transition. how you think you can make You leave friends, a famil- the world a better place. iar environment, and nobody Soon, your dream job outside of Brownwood will will become whatever earns take your Stinger Bucks. you enough money to buy I know that a lot of alum- pizza rolls. But do not wor- ni say things like, “never ry, this is only a temporary graduate,” “stay in Brown- stage of life. Keep up your wood forever,” “the real hard work, and one day world is horrible,” “I can’t you’ll be financially stable. fall asleep without the loath- Unless you go into min- some shriek of the train istry. I know from experi- lulling me to sleep,” “you ence because I had to sell won’t be able to get a job in advertising space in this ar- the field of psychology with ticle. Now a brief message only a bachelor’s degree.” from the Alumni Associa- Well I’m here to disprove tion. HPU needs people who all of that – except the last can donate. We know that thing, that’s an irrefutable you’ve spent thousands of fact – and show you that dollars on your education, the real world is an excit- but what’s a few thousand ing place! And not just be- more dollars going to hurt? cause Verizon works here. Balancing a life of work One of the biggest chal- and avoiding calls from stu- lenges you’ll face is entering dent debt collectors can make YJ File Photo the workforce. It’s not like it difficult to make friends. At Adam Jones during his carefree college days at Howard Payne. the summer where you can HPU, you became friends be- work at a camp for $13.48 cause you had class together, move all of your stuff into Big cities are great because As much as I’ve enjoyed our a week, plus whatever you or needed a ride to Walmart, their cubicle and share one. they have everything you time here together, I’m afraid can take from Kyle’s bag. or sat next to each other at the Maybe you can join a city miss living in Brownwood. I must say farewell. Not be- Don’t judge me. Kyle is a sex talk they give everyone. sports team. I joined the lo- Target? We’ve got tons. Pro- cause I have run out of words, garbage kid who deserves After graduation, it’s dif- cal hide and seek league. fessional sports? You know but because my computer is to be stolen from. That’s ferent. You have to try a lot It was fun until my third it. Hurricanes, we got those being repossessed. It turns right, Kyle, I took all the yo- harder to become friends. day of hiding and I realized too. Restaurants that aren’t out you really do have to pay gurt your mom packed you! You can’t just walk in unan- there is no such thing as a Chili’s? Everywhere you those student loans. I thought But don’t dread getting a nounced into your neigh- local hide and seek league. turn. Affordable housing? they were a myth like Kram- job! After all, you’ve spent bor’s apartment, nap on their If you’re really desperate, Um have we mentioned puses, Baba Yagas, and taxes. the past four years studying couch, and eat their food. It’s go up to people on the street our non-chili’s restaurants? These are the things they so you can be qualified to much less acceptable out- and beg for friendship. The Others of you will settle don’t teach you in school! get your dream job. Unless side of Howard Payne so I second-worst thing they can for small town life. Maybe Wait, they do? I just wasn’t you majored in accounting, can’t suggest doing that. Un- say is no. The worst thing you grew up in a small town paying attention? Whoops. you’re only qualified to do less you follow my example they can do is spray you and can’t imagine living any- Adam Jones is a HPU HPU’s MBA so you can ac- and do it while they’re at with mace and call the cops. where else. Mainly because alumnus and former Yellow tually become an accountant. work. You’ll be in and out Grad school won’t pay for you’re afraid of tall build- Jacket satire columnist. He Your learning is not in vain. before they even notice. itself. But it does bring up a ings and highways. Others of currently is working with Most of the things you learn But if you’re not up for good point: Where are you you will stay in Brownwood the Baptist Student Ministry in class have real world ap- that, there are other ways to going to live after you gradu- by choice or due to despera- at Rice University in Hous- plications! Not a day goes by make friends. You can ask ate? Some of you will move tion. Either way, enjoy your ton. In the fall, he plans to where my knowledge of Rus- the people at work to hang to a big city like Dallas, Aus- time there. It’s not that bad as attend Truett Seminary at sian theater history is unused. out after work. Or even tin, Houston, or Abilene. long as you ignore the meth. Baylor University in Waco. The job you get after you better, during work! Just Features/News APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 11 An Unlikely Ministry Cashier Nikki Donathan offers smiles to students far from home her new job, she quickly fell tially his “college-mom” beat Monterey as well as District Tanner Donathan in love with the atmosphere. cause she would give him the President for the Lubbock area.

Staff writer It’s a job she uses as a min- shirt off her back if he needed it. “To this day, I still have yet istry. There are students that When you find someone to have another student accom- come to HPU from all over who is a genuinely good per- plish Chapter and District Pres- Some people you can meet the nation and sometimes it son, you just know it. Nikki is ident in the same year,” said and immediately forget. Nik- is their first time being away one of those people, and you Roger Stranton, Nikki’s agri- ki Donathan is a woman you from their mom and dad. know it the second she greets culture teacher at Monterey. couldn’t forget if you tried. “These kids are leaving ev- you with a welcoming smile. Also during her junior year, She is a mother to four boys, erything they know to come She may have four biological Nikki met Lance Donathan, a wife, and a valued asset at to a place that is totally for- kids, but at HPU, she sees ev- a senior in nearby Ralls who Howard Payne University. eign to them,” Nikki said. ery student as one of her own. was also active in FFA. They In 2010, Nikki moved to “Sometimes all they need Nikki was born in Lub- met at an FFA convention in Brownwood with her fam- is a smiling face and some- bock as April Nichole Rob- Lubbock and when Lance ily after her husband, Lance, one who will just listen.” ertson. As she grew up, she was asked about the day they was hired as president at a lo- This is a job where Nikki preferred to be called Nikki met, he said, “… something cal bank. Nikki had been a feels like she can be a friend, a because she felt it fit her better. about her in that blue corduroy stay-at-home mom with four mom, and even a counselor to Nikki took an interest in ag- jacket just made me light up.” Courtesy Photo sons for two decades, but by many students. Many students riculture while attending mid- They have been in love practi- Nikki Donathan’s welcoming the time the family arrived in who have graduated still keep dle school. The idea of having cally since the first day they met. smile. Brownwood, the oldest sons in contact with her because of to take care of an animal by After high school, Nikki were entering college. That the impact she made on their yourself and get it ready for a worked as a teller at a bank to meant Nikki needed to go college lives. There prob- competition is something that help put Lance through college change her life in order to at- back to work to help pay for ably isn’t a student on cam- most younger kids wouldn’t at Texas Tech. After he gradu- tend college, Nikki laughed her sons’ higher education. pus that doesn’t know Nikki. be interested in. Instead of ated, they married in 1991. and said, “My family is the She was hired to a position Matthew Gomez, a junior at playing with Barbie dolls, Going to college was always most important thing to me. in the Business Office at HPU, HPU, is one of many students Nikki was out walking her pig something that Nikki wanted My husband and my fam- where she is the cashier up- impacted by her kindness. and getting it ready for show. to do, but her first son, Tanner, ily are two of the biggest ac- stairs in Packer Administration “Nikki is the only person on As she moved up to Monterey arrived in 1995. After having complishments in my life.” Building. When she got the job, this university I have met where High School, Nikki became a baby, Nikki knew she would Nikki was anxious because she I felt completely comfortable involved in the FFA program. have to quit her job at the bank to had been out of the workforce to cry in front of,” Gomez said. During her junior year, she stay home and care for her son. for 22 years. As she began He added that Nikki is essen- was voted Chapter President Asked if she would Grant received for Biomedical Science, lecture hall By HPU Memorial Hall of Science. dating the look and function duce noise and create a warmer versity’s School of Nursing. HPU launched its Bio- of one of our lecture halls in classroom setting; and adding “We’re extremely thankful Media Relations medical Science Program in Winebrenner,” Hutchins said. a new mobile podium/desk for the foundation’s ongoing January 2017. The program “This space is utilized by our which will provide faculty support of HPU and our stu- Howard Payne has re- is designed for students pur- Biomedical Science Program members and presenters with dents,” said Karina Daniel, the ceived a grant of $207,000 suing fields such as -medi as well as other campus de- more flexibility and comple- university’s director of corpo- from the James A. “Bud- cine, dentistry, optometry, partments year-round. Most ment the updated furnishings. rate, community and founda- dy” Davidson Charitable physician assistant, physical of the current furnishings and HPU has received signifi- tion relations. “The scholar- Foundation of Midland. therapy, biomedical engineer- fixtures are original to when cant support from the James A. ship funds and much-needed The funds are designated ing and biomedical research. the room was completed, mak- “Buddy” Davidson Charitable facility updates will not only for HPU’s Biomedical Science Dr. Kristen Hutchins, as- ing them right at 55 years old.” Foundation in the past. The benefit students and faculty Program, with $150,000 to be sociate professor of biology, Improvements will include foundation has given approxi- within the Biomedical Science used for an endowed scholar- serves as director of the Bio- replacing the stadium-style mately $766,000 to HPU for Program, but offer immeasur- ship in Mr. Davidson’s name medical Science Program. seating with large tabletop the James A. “Buddy” David- able encouragement to the and the remaining $57,000 to “In addition to the generous work spaces which will allow son Chair of Christian Stud- university’s efforts to provide be used for new furnishings scholarship fund for biomedi- for greater levels of collabo- ies and an additional $58,000 students with high-quality fa- and fixtures in Lecture Hall cal science students, we are ration; replacing the existing for computers, furnishings cilities that match our high- 123 of HPU’s Winebrenner also looking forward to up- tile flooring with carpet to re- and lab supplies for the uni- quality academic programs.” Features PAGE 12 APRIL 25, 2018 Let’s talk about panic attacks

Jerry Leslie

University Counselor

During the past two years, I have been surprised at the number of Howard Payne students who have come to me with a problem of panic attacks. I really shouldn’t be surprised. Statistically well over six million people suffer from sud- den panic episodes on a regular basis. Panic is not a respecter of any age group – the young and old are both affected by it. While many who have panicky episodes may feel they are the only ones with the problem, in reality, they are part of a very large group of people. Many HPU students want help with these very uncom- fortable times. Many have been experiencing these “attacks” for several years before arriving at college. Panic episodes can come 12. Fear of dying, going ed panic can end in disaster. since the fear will subside Some have been taking anx- on slowly over a period of crazy or losing control; The good news is there as the alarm system runs its iolytics (anti-anxiety medica- hours or very suddenly in a 13. Nausea; are ways of addressing course; tions) for years. Some of these matter of seconds or minutes. 14. Sweating; these panicky episodes. 8. I am surviving and feel- medications are for single-ep- Again, each person has their 15. Feelings of intense ter- A 10-step plan for talking better as time passes; isode use while others are for own kind of panic experience. ror; ing oneself through a 9. I will move slowly for a daily use as a means of man- Typically these kinds 16. Feelings of impending panic attack involves: while to give myself time to aging the anxiety and panic. of symptoms are present: doom; recover; Each person is unique with 17. Chills or hot flashes. 1. The alarm system in my 10. I will now turn my at- their anxiety, and panic epi- 1. Palpitations of the heart; body has been activated; tention to an object around me sodes or “attacks” vary from 2. Chest pain or discomfort It would be enough if a per- 2. However, it’s a false and concentrate on it. one person to the next. Some (elephant on chest feeling); son had any one of these. But alarm and there is no real people are able to manage 3. Choking, smothering an episode will usually have threat to my life; For some, this 10-step plan the episodes with just a little sensations or difficulty breath- several of the symptoms listed. 3. I’ll have to let it run its will be enough to weather an special effort while others ing; Episodes can take place in course, but I’m not crazy and episode. Others need more find the need to visit the- lo 4. Dizziness, unsteady, any environment, night or day, I will survive; help. While medications are cal hospital emergency room. faint; with people around or all alone. 4. My alarm emotions are very helpful at times, explor- There is no “one-size-fits- 5. Vertigo; Typically, a panic “attack” rising and falling, but I’m ing some of the roots and all” type of panic. There are, 6. Unsteadiness; will self-resolve in 45 min- OK; “triggers” of the anxiety, de- however, three basic types: 7. Feelings of unreality or utes, even if you do nothing to 5. My mind is in control veloping insights and creat- “strangeness;” try to get it to stop. Many feel and fear will soon subside; ing a personalized treatment 1. Unexpected; 8. Hot or cold flashes; they are going to die during 6. I’ll inhale deeply through approach is the best route. 2. Situationally bound 9. Trembling; this lengthy period. The reality my nose while counting to If this is an ongoing prob- (cued); 10. Shakiness or unsteadi- is that few do. Panic in and of 4 and then let the air out my lem for you why not con- 3. Situationally predis- ness; itself kills no one. But if a per- mouth slowly. I’ll do this tact me. Let’s Talk about posed. 11. Faintness, tingling or son has medical complications, several times; your anxiety and panic. numbness; like a heart condition, untreat- 7. It’s OK to feel afraid Features APRIL 25, 2018 PAGE 13 DBC yearbook survived the Great Depression

with Howard Payne but that . . [Winning] only three various professions and Dr. Robert Mangrum was quickly dismissed!] games tied one and lost six.” well-known mistakes. A university historian The class photos showed The basketball team field- few culled from these cat- 25 seniors, 16 juniors, 46 ed 34 and was considered egories close the column: sophomores, and 71 fresh- by the annual staff as “one “The trouble with the The following is an excerpt men. Campus organizations of the greatest to ever repre- younger generation is the from FOR HOWARD PAYNE included the Coggin Club, sent DBC on the hardwood. older generation.” MY ALL: 125 YEARS OF Pasteur Club, Scribblers Club, Playing a hard schedule the “Sometimes women are so CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDU- Girls and Boys Glee Club, team finished fifth in the silly. They are almost as fool- CATION AND SERVICE 1889- YWCA, and the Pep Squad. TIAA [conference].” The ish as men.” 2015, AN ENCYLCOPEDIA, The football team listed track team had 22 athletes. “The automobile age is by Dr. Robert G. Mangrum. 53 men on the roster. The Sprinkled throughout the responsible for girls being Today, we delve into the yearbook noted “the 1929 yearbook were special nota- driven away from home.” Daniel Baker College year- Presbyterian sponsored Austin football season was not the tions detailing social events, “The people who never book, The Hill Billie, for College in Sherman. [There most successful in the his- wise cracks, favorite expres- have anything to say always 1930. Numbering just 62 had even been some thought tory of DBC but then it was sions of the student body, manage to say it.” pages, the DBC yearbook given to consolidating DBC not the most disastrous. . and appropriate songs for was considered, I am sure, a special treat in the depths of the Great Depression. The Senior Class was tra- ditionally the sponsor of the yearly project and that year’s class noted in their forward: “[we] have striven to give you the best possible annual in their power to give. We’ve had our ups, we’ve had our downs, we’ve had our smiles, and we’ve had our frowns. We sincerely hope this volume meets your approval.” In order to construct a gym for the campus, for several years the student body had done without several items; the dedication was “to those who willingly sacrificed The Trail [the name for the formal annual] . . . we dedicate the second volume of The Hill Billie.” Amongst the photos con- tained in the volume, one finds the old DBC classroom/ administration building [today’s Academy of Freedom], the Girl’s Dorm, Coggin Me- morial Chapel, and the gym; the faculty, students, athletic and club photos follow. DBC’s president, Dr. S. E. Chandler noted in his letter to the students that the college would stay in Brown- wood. There had been much discussion about closing the college and consolidating with the newly created Features P AGE 14 APRIL 25, 2018 Crawfish, anyone?

Chi Alpha Omega and Zeta Chi hosted a Crawfish Boil on Monday evening at the ORC.

Photos by Audrey Binion Sports P AGE 15 APRIL 25, 2018 Team Atmosphere HPU SPORTS UPDATE Baseball Record: 20-16, 8-13 in ASC Seth Rainey April 20: HPU 10, Sul Ross 7 Staff Writer April 21: Sul Ross 4, HPU 3 April 21: HPU 10, Sul Ross 8 April 24: Schreiner at HPU, 2 p.m. As the season draws to a close April 27: Louisiana Col. at HPU, 1 p.m. April 27: Louisiana Col. at HPU, 4 p.m. for the Howard Payne men’s and April 28: Louisiana Col. at HPU, 1 p.m. women’s tennis teams, it is clear END OF REGULAR SEASON they have banded together as a team. Both the men and women have been Softball supplemented by athletes who also played other sports at HPU. Coach Record: 8-27-2, 5-22-0 in ASC Dalton Hutchins says that these dual- April 20: UMHB 5, HPU 2 sport athletes have been more than a April 20: UMHB 13, HPU 4 number over the course of the season. April 21: UMHB 8, HPU 0 “Our two-sport athletes have April 27: Sul Ross at HPU, 1 p.m. brought a team sport atmosphere April 27: Sul Ross at HPU, 3 p.m. and energy that ends up being conta- April 28: Sul Ross at HPU, 11 a.m. gious,” Hutchins said. “In tennis, the END OF REGULAR SEASON player can get down on themselves, so this energy provides a good balance.” Women’s Tennis It isn’t rare to find college athletes Record: 6-13, 3-2 in ASC playing multiple sports. Hutchins noted that through junior high and high April 13: HPU 7, UMHB 2 April 14: HPU 5, Concordia 4 school to college, athletes frequently April 21: HPU 7, Sul Ross 2 play tennis in addition to sport in a dif- ASC Tournament at UT-Tyler ferent semester. He said this is especial- Thursday’s Quarterfinals ly common at smaller schools, where HPU vs. ETBU, 9 a.m. there is more opportunity to compete. Ozarks vs. UT Dallas, 11:30 a.m. “Being a competitive athlete and LeTourneau vs. HSU, 2 p.m. able to compete has always been a Concordia vs. UT-Tyler, 4:30 p.m. drive for me,” said former HPU soc- Friday’s Semifinals cer player and current men’s ten- HPU-ETBU winner vs. Ozarks-UT Dallas win- nis player Brandon McGibeny. ner, 10:30 a.m. LeTourneau-HSU winner vs. Concordia-UT Ty- McGibeny started playing ten- ler winner, 2 p.m. nis for fun, and ended up taking a Courtesy Photo Top: Andrew Stevenson played tennis at HPU after playing on the soccer Saturday’s Championship tennis class, where he was asked to Semifinal winners, 11 a.m. join the team. With his collegiate team. career drawing to a close, he took Above: After playing volleyball last fall, Cheyenne Lovelady joined the the chance to continue his athletic women’s tennis team this spring. Blanchard named West POW career. He is one of two former soc- HPU freshman Erin Blanchard was named cer players now on the men’s ten- is over,” Lovelady said. “Being able ing,” Hutchins said. “Our new play- American Southwest Conference West Division nis team, joining Andrew Stevenson. to still compete in college is great.” ers won’t be coming in with col- Co-Player of the Week for matches played April “Tennis is very different from a 8-14. Blanchard led the Lady Jackets to a 2-0 The whole team has a clear sense of lege experience, but will have great week with wins of 7-2 over Mary Hardin-Baylor team sport,” Stevenson said. “Each community and togetherness. Senior energy that can help the team.” and 5-4 over Concordia. Blanchard was 2-0 in the player is responsible for themselves.” Chesney Goza said other teams often The women’s team has been par- No. 3 singles spot and 2-0 in the No. 1 doubles Other two sport athletes on the team will ask if they really are as close as they ticularly successful this year, finish- spot with Chesney Goza. have made an impact. Senior Chey- appear to be. She says yes, they are. ing strong with a three-match win enne Lovelady, also a standout player Looking forward to the fall sea- streak to close the season and fresh- on the volleyball team, was recently son is bittersweet for the team. Both man Erin Blanchard receiving ASC Men’s Tennis an American Southwest Conference the men’s and women’s teams are West Player of the Week honors. Final Record: 2-18, 1-4 in ASC West Division Player of the Week losing seniors to graduation, but “After this season of play, the team after winning four matches in a row, have players ready to step up and is experienced in the ASC Confer- April 13: UMHB 9, HPU 0 both doubles and singles, against fill the shoes of their predecessors. ence Tournament,” Hutchins said of April 14: Concordia 8, HPU 1 Louisiana College and LeTourneau. “Next year’s men’s team will the women’s team. “They’ll be look- April 21: HPU 7, Sul Ross 2 “Many college athletes don’t get to be very young with Gabe Benitez ing to pick up where they left off.” END OF REGULAR SEASON keep playing after their sport’s season and Benjamin Blanchard return- Features PAGE 16 APRIL 25, 2018

Photos by Sawyer Fisher Fest Fling was rescheduled to April 15 from April 7 because of inclement weather.

Spring Fling