Delta Chi Rho Wins Spring Sing

The Yellow Jacket

March 28, 2018 Howard Payne University . Brownwood, TX Volume 108, Issue 11

Inside Delta Chi Rho wins Spring Sing this edition Haylee MAddox Staff writer Every edition of the Yellow Spring Sing, the annual Jacket newspaper is available song and dance competition online at www.hputx.edu/yel- among Howard Payne stu- lowjacket. dent organizations, was held last weekend in Mims, and it was a blast for the three God is Present...... 2 organizations that entered. God is there for us - in both The results were Delta Chi good times and bad times Rho, first place; Pi Theta Chi, second place; and Chi National Champ...... 3 Alpha Omega, third place. Christopher Freeland of the Everyone’s hard work paid HPU speech and debate off and all the participating team won nationals in prose organizations received cash interpretation. prizes from $300 to $800. Each organization worked ‘Black Panther’...... 4 hard on creating and perfect- The moie is entertaining and ing a 12-minute show to per- culturally significant. form once on Friday night and once on Saturday night. Magic Music...... 5 The theme this year was “TV Music is the closest thing to Shows: Then & Now” and Photos by Cassia Rose magic that we can create. the three groups performed Delta Chi Rho members perform their winning show. an original musical/theatrical of friends together or join an Resurreciton Week...... 7 sketch that blended elements See the springtime revival in of classic television with organization and join the fun. photos current TV. Organizations “The goal of Spring Sing had to pick one show from is to honor God, represent HPU in a positive manner Acting Well...... 10 before the 2000s and one Five HPU students were show from after the 2000s. and present a fun and enter- recognized for their perfor- Delta Chi Rho combined taining production that show- mances during the Christian “The Brady Bunch” and cases the talents, skills and University Theatre Festival. “The Amanda Show.” Pi creativity of HPU students,” Theta Chi chose “The Bev- said Joshua Snow, HPU director of student activities. Stress is manageable.....12 erly Hillbillies and Han- Stress is a common feeling nah Montana.” Chi Alpha among college students, but Omega merged “Scooby- it can be managed. Do” and “Stranger Things.” Spring Sing is an annual More Spring Art Exhibit...... 16 event that any group of 10 See the work and the win- people or more are allowed Sing photos ners for the Spring Student to enter. It is such a fun thing Pages 8-9 Art Exhibittion. that students, alumni, and Photos by Audrey Binion others look forward to attend- Members of Pi Theta Chi perform last weekend during Spring ing each year. Next spring Sing. think about getting a group Opinion/News P AGE 2 MARCH 28, 2018 Remembering God through storms and calm News Briefs thing, yet God still took care of once said that God was like enough to take care of all our State Rachel Hughes him, and blessed him in the end. oxygen. We need Him in or- worries, he already has. When I’ve seen it in my own life. der to survive, and we can’t Jesus died on the cross for you Two years out from the 2020 Editor In Chief Months, even years of strug- just take one breath of air for a and me, he took care of every count, Houston officials are worries the census could be particu- gling suddenly brought to week and hold it until the next problem we will ever have. We larly tough to carry out in Texas God is always faithful. an end with rejoicing. Over Sunday service. We need to just need to surrender it to Him. this go-around. They are bracing I know you probably hear that and again tragedy and mis- constantly live in acknowledg- I’m not just saying this be- for challenges both practical - a lot – especially in a Baptist ery ends in light. Sometimes ment of His love, His grace, and cause I know it’s the “right Hurricane Harvey displacement, school – but have you ever seen we have to fall all the way to His mercy. Because when times answer” – the one you know internet accessibility and fewer it in your everyday life? I have. the bottom before we can let are good, it’s not because of us, you’re supposed to say even if funds with which to knock on Sometimes God’s faithful- God pick us up and carry us. it’s because of Him. For me at you don’t quite trust it. I believe doors - and political, anti-im- ness comes in big miracles, If you’re not going through least, this is hard to remember. this because I have seen with my migrant rhetoric and fears that and sometimes it’s just every- tough times, that doesn’t Remember to pray and read own eyes how much God really people would be too afraid to day life. I think we too often mean God isn’t watch- your Bible, even when there’s does care for me and other peo- respond to a census questionaire take the everyday life part for that asks about citizenship status. ing over you. That doesn’t nothing wrong with your life ple. He is truly a miracle worker. An accurate census is critical granted. But God is faithful, mean that we should take our – because things are eventu- Find balance in your life to the state. It is used to deter- even in the small things. He eyes off of Him. God -is be ally going to go wrong. That’s by trusting God through the mine how many representatives loves us every day, not just ing faithful to you right now. part of living on this earth. easy and the difficult times. Texas is entitled to elect to Con- when we are on our knees. You are blessed in so many We need God all the time. He will fill all the holes in gress. And the Texas Legislature I think it’s a bit of a pattern. ways, even if they aren’t all If you are struggling right your heart and bring you a and local governments rely on My life seems to be going fairly that obvious. Don’t forget now, cast your cares and trou- joy that is more powerful the data to redraw correspond- well, and I kind of stagnate in God is there just because you bles on God. We aren’t strong than we can truly understand. ing political boundaries. The my faith. But when hard things don’t think you need him. enough to handle life on our census also helps to distribute happen, I come back to God. One of my former pastors own, but not only is God strong billions fo federal dollars to the There are other people who, state and local communities, in- cluding fudning for low-income to quote a Casting Crowns housing, medical assistance, song, have “deep water faith What’s the Buzz? and transportation projects. in the shallow end.” They trust in God and thrive best when To submit items and events to this HPU campus calendar, email [email protected]. everything is going smoothly, State but then try to take control of Through April 6: Spring Student Art Exhibition, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Doakie Day Art things themselves when dif- Nearly two years after a ficulties arrive. We must find Center. pair of giant West Texas sink- a balance between these two March 29: Living Room Sessions, Worship music led by Eli Williams, 9-10 p.m., The holes gained national attention, mindsets, and that balance is Hub. geophysicists at SMU say a just trusting in God all the time. March 30: Easter holiday, residence halls remain open. 4,000-square-mile area near the If you are going through April 2: Food & Essentials Pantry, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Physical Plant. “Wink Sinks” is showing signs of alarming instability. The Wink tough times – don’t worry. God April 7: HPU Fest. 3-8 p.m., Old Main Park. has a plan and he’s going to Sinks – two sinkholes that sit April 7: Fest Fling, SGA Street Dance, 9-11:30 p.m., Wilson Walkway. between the towns of Wink and work things out. Look at the sto- April 11: Heritage Ring Ceremony, 10 a.m., Mims. Kermit atop the largely tapped ry of Job. The man lost every- out Hendrick oilfield – gained national attention in 2016 after a study revealed they were at risk of collapsing into each other. The 2017-2018 Photographers But the new report says the Andria Garza, Andry Binion, Yellow Jacket damage could be much more Vivan Nguyen, Cassia Rose, Faculty Adviser widespread. Over almost three Reagan Grisham Mike Lee years, researchers tracking geo- Editor-in-Chief (325) 649-8112 logical activity over four oil patch Rachel Hughes Reporters [email protected] counties in the Permian Basin Gabi Diazdeleon, Reagan Grisham, found that decades of oil activity Photo Editor Seth Rainey, Christopher Freeland, The Yellow Jacket is a student and its effects on rocks below the Andria Garza Haylee Maddox, Katie Cravey, publication of Howard Payne Univer- earth’s surface has contributed Madi Neal, Joshua Carroll sity. Letters to the editor are welcome. to the area’s ground sinking – up Page Designers Please send any feedback to mlee@ to 40 inches in one area. “This Rachel Hughes, Columnists hputx.edu with “Letter to the Editor” region of Texas has been punc- tured like a pincushion with oil Marina Sheets-Ochoa, Rachel Hughes, Madi Neal, in the subject line. wells and injection wells since Gabi Diazdeleon, Emily Villarreal, Dr. Robert Mangrum, Seth Rainey, Cecily McIlwain, Jerry Leslie the 1940s …” study co-author Britni Hays, Andrew Valle-Mounce. Jin-Woo Kim said in a statement. News MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 3 Freeland wins nationals in prose interpretation ally improved each year.” YJ Submission In debate, freshman Lucy Manning, Guy D. Newman The Howard Payne speech Honors Academy, com- and debate team walked munication and social sci- away with the university’s ence jurisprudence major first-ever national champion from Fort Worth, won sec- in prose interpretation dur- ond place top speaker in ing the National Christian junior varsity International College Forensics Asso- Public Debate Association ciation Invitational National debate. She also advanced Championships, held earlier to quarterfinals in debate. this month at Azusa Pacific Other students compet- University in Azusa, Calif. ing in the tournament were HPU junior Christopher Madison Neal, sophomore Freeland, theatre major from communication major from Bangs, is the new national Chandler; Tyler Olin, junior champion in prose inter- social science jurisprudence pretation. On the judges’ and Guy D. Newman Honors panel, Freeland received Academy major from Howe; straight “one” rankings, se- and Aimee Orozco, senior curing the decisive victory. communication major from “I am so proud of Chris for Sheppard. Richelle Hair, winning the national cham- instructor of communica- pionship in prose interpre- tion, assisted with the team. tation. This is an extremely This year, 21 universi- competitive tournament, and ties from across the nation his hard work has paid off,” participated in NCCFI. All Courtesy Photo said Dr. Julie Welker, Stu- schools are members of The HPU speech and debate team that competed earlier this month at the National Christian dent Speaker Bureau speech the Council for Christian College Forensics Association Invitational National Championships at Azusa, Calif., consisted of, and debate team coach and Colleges and Universities. from left: Dr. Julie Welker, coach; Tyler Olin; Lucy Manning; Madison Neal; Aimee Orozco; Chris- chair of the Department of Over 220 students com- topher Freeland; and Richelle Hair, coach. Communication. “Christo- peted in the tournament. pher has been working very While in California, “These trips are about through travel and experi- out and about and network- hard for the last three years the team enjoyed a day of more than just competing. ence the culture of each city ing with alumni is an impor- to achieve this. He set his sightseeing at Disneyland We want our students to have we visit. While competition tant part, too,” Welker said. mind to it and has continu- and California Adventure. a well-rounded education is our primary focus, getting HPU Symphonic Band Winter Concert Photos by Andria Garza Entertainment P AGE 4 MARCH 28. 2018 ‘Black Panther’ is fun, culturally significant

entirely intentional decision value than just another ad- Seth Rainey that benefits the movie greatly. dition to the flood of hero Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years movies that already exist. movie columnist a Slave”); Danai Gurira (“The It’s a fun movie that is Walking Dead”); Daniel also culturally significant. Kaluuya (“Get Out”); Letitia How its story and characters The latest installment in Wright (“Black Mirror”); An- have impacted movie audi- the Marvel Cinematic Uni- gela Bassett (“Strange Days”); ences and comic book fans verse is a historic mov- Andy Serkis (“Rise of the elevate it past being a simple ie for multiple reasons. Planet of the Apes”); Ster- action movie. Instead, the “Black Panther” features ling K. Brown (“This is Us”); Black Panther has become a superhero hailing from the Martin Freeman (“Sherlock”); engrained in conversations continent of Africa, not a com- and Forrest Whittaker (“The about favorite superheroes. mon sight in most theaters. Last King of Scotland”) round Hopefully, in the coming Additionally, it has made out a stellar cast for the film. years when the topic of super- over $1 billion worldwide Undoubtedly, “Black Pan- heroes is brought up, Black through the past month, a rar- ther” will have theater goers Panther will along with Spider- ity in the spring movie season. looking forward to a sequel. man, Superman and Batman. Beyond the landmarks it has But its release bears far more achieved, “Black Panther” is a great movie. It’s a must watch for Marvel fans, but also is watchable as a stand-alone film. Director Ryan Coogler (“Creed”) has managed to create a movie with good-hearted hero, an excellent villain and interesting supporting characters. The action-packed story also contains vital messages about aiding those in need as well as creating and defending equality for all. The cast is one of the most talented ensembles featured in 2018. Chadwick Boseman (“42”) stars as the titular char- acter and frequent collaborator with Coogler, Michael B. Jor- dan (“Creed”), who plays Black Panther’s nemesis Killmonger. As Black Panther, Boseman brings a level of stoicism, in- timidation and pure dedication to doing what is right that is not commonly seen in many superhero movies. His per- formance has likely helped in creating a new fanbase for a hero that several years ago was a relative unknown. Jordan, as Killmonger, is one of the more sympathetic villains to see the screens. He is most definitely one of the best, if not the best villain in the MCU. Often it is difficult to see him as purely evil, an Entertainment MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 5 Music is the closest thing to magic we create HPU Yellow Jacket Band, I get would liken it to the differ- If you do want to experi- koff, (also transliterated as Jakob Morgan goosebumps. This effect -oc ence between watching a ence new music that will have Chesnokov). curs to enough people that the movie and reading a book. an impact on you, then give Joy: “Pretty Girl,” by Clairo. Music columnist French created the word “Fris- There is something unique some of these songs a listen. Sadness: “Touch,” by Daft son” (Free-sawn) for it, which about the emotions music You may not have heard some Punk. stands for “Aesthetic chills.” creates. Even the bad ones of these songs before. I have So, what is that one song Have you ever heard a song It is strange to think about, are good. A song may light captioned these songs with for you that can change your that made you feel something? but vibrations through the air the spark of anger, but it emotions they often make mood whenever you hear Not just “Oh, this sounds at the right time can trigger only translates to energy and people feel, but that does it? Whether it be a true jam cool,” but true emotion? a strong enough mental re- vigor. Likewise, songs can not mean these songs will that can turn even the laziest Almost everyone has in sponse that it creates an un- charm you and cut to your evoke such emotions within days into a party or a som- some form or another. Many conscious physical reaction very soul with sadness – but you. But it’s a good start. ber song that reminds you of athletes get hyped with intense that’s amazing. Which is why it’s a good, fond, sadness. Peaceful: “The Girl I haven’t something or someone. Feel energetic music that sharpens music is the closest thing to Music can bring people to- Met,” by Kudasai. free to email it to me along their mind, gives them a rush magic that humans can create. gether. Music can remind you Anger: “The diary of Jane,” with a brief description of of energy, and focuses them Music is a way that many of someone who is gone. And by Breaking Benjamin. what you think of the song at for the upcoming event. Cou- express themselves and their sometimes, only music can Spirituality: “Salvation is [email protected]. ples often have “our song” – view of life – both as artist and get you through a rough day. Created,” by Pavel Tchesno- a song that whenever one of as listener. Most songs we lis- One of the most important them hears it, they can’t help ten to have lyrics in them. This things to remember about but think of their significant adds an additional layer onto music is that the experience other and the bond they share. the perception and interpreta- is different for everyone. Do All too often there are songs tion of the song. Now there are not judge people based on that make going through a words you can relate to, a voice their music taste. We all hear breakup up a little easier as of fellow man that has lead a song under a slightly dif- well. Then there are songs their own life, and has a mes- ferent perspective, and we all that just fit the mood for a sage they are passionate about have our own preferences. If rainy day that help you re- and want to share with you. you hear some music that you lax, study, and think about That isn’t to say that in- don’t like but someone else life. You know the one. strumentals are inferior. In- adores, don’t think differently When I listen to some high strumental music expresses of them. Know what you like, quality classical music, such as the same messages and emo- but have an open mind to ex- the brilliant productions of the tions, but without lyrics. I periencing something new. Top 10 songs for springtime

Haylee MAddox 1. “10,000 Emerald Pools” – BORNS

Staff Writer 2. “Pumpin’ Blood” – NONONO 3. “Young, Dumb, and Broke” Spring is here. Thank goodness. It is a time to – Khalid (Prince LJ Remix) soak up the sun and prepare 4. “Favorite” – Leon Thomas yourself for all the pollen. When you think of spring, 5. “Step Out” – Jose Gonzalez you think of fun and good vibes. The sun is shin- 6. “Avalanche” – Walk the Moon ing and you are living your 7. “Cold Water” – Major Lazer ft. best life, to compliment this is a killer music playlist. Justin Bieber, MO It is my personal duty to make sure that happens. So 8. “Victorious” – Panic! At The Disco here is the best top 10 songs for spring. There is a little bit for 9. “Clarity” – Zedd every music taste on the list so 10. “My House” – Flo Rida check them out and pass the aux. Religion PAGE 6 MARCH 28, 2018 HPU’s Currie-Strickland scholars honored By HPU of their accomplishment and three books: “Do Justice, Love Media Relations Mercy,” by Phil Strickland; “Songs in the Desert,” by Da- Four Howard Payne Univer- vid Currie; and “Ethics,” by sity students were honored as James William McClendon, Jr. Currie-Strickland Scholars in Dr. Derek Hatch, associate Christian Ethics and Theol- professor of Christian stud- ogy at the university’s 11th an- ies, presented the awards. nual Currie-Strickland Distin- “We are very proud of guished Lectures in Christian these students and their ac- Ethics event earlier this month. complishments,” Hatch said. Those honored include se- “We have the privilege of nior Emily Ball, business teaching many exceptional management and Bible dou- HPU students and these four ble major from Midlothian; show serious dedication to the sophomore Kaitlyn Bush, practice to critical reflection Bible major from Brown- within the life of the church.” wood; senior Garrett Ford, The four students plan to Courtesy Photo cross-cultural studies major pursue ministry-related goals Four HPU students were recently honored as Currie-Strickland Scholars in Christian Ethics and from Monahans; and senior after graduation. Ball plans Theology. They are, from left, Emily Ball, Kaitlyn Bush, Garrett Ford, and Julie Jo Yarbro. Also pic- Julie Jo Yarbro, cross-cultural to attend Truett Seminary in tured is Dr. Derek Hatch (right), HPU associate professor of Christian studies. studies major from Odessa. Waco to pursue dual Master Currie-Strickland scholars of Divinity/Master of Busi- “It is our prayer that God and was established to honor Texas’ Christian Life Commis- are selected each year by HPU ness Administration degrees. will continue to encour- the life of Dr. David R. Cur- sion, the organization to which Christian studies faculty and Bush said she feels led to age and guide these students rie ’75 and the memory of Phil the late Phil Strickland dedi- staff based on an evaluation pursue music ministry at this in thought, word and deed Strickland. This year’s speaker cated nearly 40 years of minis- of achievement in their classes time. Ford plans to do mis- as their vocations unfold for the lectures was Rev. Suzii try. At the recent lecture, Rev. and on the ways they have ex- sion work in central Asia in the future,” Hatch said. Paynter, executive coordinator Paynter’s theme was “Wom- celled in their thinking in the and Yarbro currently serves The Currie-Strickland lec- of the Cooperative Baptist Fel- en’s Leadership, Global Mis- fields of Christian ethics and as part of the youth minis- ture series is made possible lowship. Rev. Paynter previ- sion, and Course Correction.” theology. This year’s honor- try team at Brownwood’s through the generosity of Dr. ously served as director of the ees each received a certificate Southside Baptist Church. and Mrs. Gary Elliston ’75 Baptist General Convention of Dr. Jay Smith returns to Howard Payne Photos by HPU Media Relations

Dr. Jay Smith, a former faculty member in the Howard Payne School of Christian Studies, returned to campus to speak at the Feb. 28 chapel service. Smith left HPU to help start up Yellowstone Theo- logical Institute in Bozeman, Montana. He currently serves there as president and bridger professor of theology. Religion MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 7 Resurrection Week The annual springtime revival was led in Mims this week by Mi- chael Criner, a 2003 Howard Payne graduate and senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Bellville, and worship pastor Roger Cul- lins, also a 2003 HPU graduate and now with Bay Area Church in League City.

Photos by Audrey Binion Features P AGE 8 MARCH 28, 2018

Spring Sing 2018 Features MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 9

Photos by Audrey Binion and Cassia Rose Entertainment P AGE 10 MARCH 28, 2018 Five students receive CUTF recognition thing else,” said Cassia Rose, Katie Cravey HPU senior theatre major. Staff Writer “Everyone is there because they want to be. We’re all passionate about both serving one Five Howard Payne Uni- another and sharing our work. versity theatre students re- “As a performer, CUTF ceived an award at the an- audiences are some of the nual Christian University best you’ll ever perform for Theatre Festival. On March because they’re all theatre 5-8, HPU hosted five theatre people who love and appreci- programs on campus to cel- ate the same things you do,” ebrate their passion for theatre. Rose continued. “They’re ex- Cassia Rose, Leland Brown, cited to be along for the ride and Deejay Moses received an of a show, whether it’s laugh- “Outstanding Achievement in ing until their sides hurt or Acting” award. Jake Bowren being moved to silence or and Hayden Jacobs received tears. Performing for people the “Super Trouper” award, who love the same things you a technical achievement. love – getting to share your “Without them (techni- heart and hard work with cal support), shows could them – is incredibly fulfilling.” not have happened. It is the Through the CUTF, the five fixtures for lights,” said HPU outside of theater. For ex- to end my senior year of the- highest award in my opin- universities help each perfor- theatre student Jake Bowren. ample, The HPU Woman’s atre,” said Reagan Grisham, ion” Dr. Nicholas Ewen, as- mance set up and tear down The festival relied on ev- Club donated food for hos- Alpha Psi Omega president sistant professor of theatre, their theatre sets. The involve- eryone helping in order to pitality to HPU’s visitors. who volunteered at CUTF. said of Super Trouper award. ment of each setup and strike make building and tear- “The acting was incredible Every year, CUTF helps the- “CUTF is really unique in is hard and patient work. ing down sets run smoothly. and the content of the shows atre students learn outside of that it consists of a bunch of “It was also really great tech CUTF is a community made me think, which is what the classroom and make con- people who love Jesus first, and experience for me because I event that needed a lot of you want from a stage produc- nections with students heading theater more than almost any- was able to learn queues and help from various people tion. It was an amazing way into the same field of work.

Photos by Katie Cravey Top Right: Shannon Parish and Hayden Jacobs Above: Leland Brown and Deejay Moses Right: Jake Bowren and Cassia Rose features MARCH 28, 2018 P AGE 11

Spring Health & Wellness Fair

Photos by Audrey Binion & Mike Lee Features PAGE 12 MARCH 28, 2018 Let’s Talk: Some stress is manageable for each of us. A good ex- The roller coaster anal- a definition of stress, all of our control over the problem. Jerry Leslie ample is afforded by observ- ogy is useful in explaining experimental and clinical re- Stress is an unavoidable ing passengers on a steep why the same stressor can search confirms that the sense consequence of life. There University Counselor roller coaster ride. Some are differ so much for each of of having little or no control are some stresses like the loss hunched down in the back us. What distinguished the is always distressful – and of a loved one that you can’t The annual HPU Health/ seats, eyes shut, jaws clenched passengers in the back from that’s what stress is all about. hope to avoid, and others you Wellness Fair was held ear- and white knuckled with an those up front was the sense The key to reducing stress is can prevent or influence. The lier this month. I am grateful iron grip on the retaining bar. of control they had over the to prevent it. Getting enough trick is in learning how to dis- to the 66 students who vis- They can’t wait for the ride event. While neither group sleep, a proper diet, avoid- tinguish between the two so ited our “Emotional Well- in the torture chamber to end had any more or less control, ing excess caffeine and other that you’re not constantly frus- ness” booth and participated so they can get back on solid their perceptions and expec- stimulants and taking time trated like Don Quixote tilting by taking a short survey. ground and scamper away. tations were quite different. out to relax may be helpful at windmill and devote your As was true for last year’s But up front are the wide- Many times we create our in this regard. Many stress time and talent to areas where responses to the survey, this eyed thrill seekers, yell- own stress because of faulty relievers work because of you can make a difference. year’s responses indicated ing and relishing each steep perceptions you can learn to the power of the placebo ef- If you are experiencing an “stress” at the top of the list plunge who race to get on correct. You can teach people fect that comes from having inordinate amount of stress, for most-reported emotional the very next ride. And in to move from the back of the faith in the procedure or the so much that it is really inter- difficulties of the students or between you may find a few roller coaster to the front, and, therapist. Other very differ- fering in your quality of life someone they knew. So let’s with an air of nonchalance as Eleanor Roosevelt noted, ent approaches can achieve or your college experience, talk a bit more about stress. that borders on boredom. nobody can make you feel in- the same results because they we will try to help you find Stress is difficult to- de So was the roller ferior without your consent. reduce feelings of helpless- ways of dealing with it better. fine because it is so different coaster ride stressful? While everyone can’t agree on ness and provide a sense of Too much stress? Let’s Talk. Cinderella Project

The Cinderella Project is an event in which the HPU Social Work Club collects new or gently used prom/ formal dresses for local and area high school girls who can’t afford to buy a new prom dress. The Social Work Club displays the dresses and allows the girls pick out some dresses, try them on, and if they find one they want, take it free of charge. The Social Work only asks that the girls donate dresses if they have any. The Cinderella Project has been going for 12 years, and last year gave out 52 dresses. This year, the club gave out 32 dresses and had 54 girls visit. This year’s event was open to 17 local and area schools. Photos by Andria Garza Features MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 13 A look at DBC’s founder and first president

load of lumber, to ride along handedly kept the college open Dr. Robert Mangrum with him to Brownwood. during its early years through university historian From Dr. McClelland’s later his own personal determina- reminiscences, we learn that tion. In Dr. Thomas Taylor’s he was “seized with the con- papers, we find this observa- The following is an excerpt viction that here was his life’s tion: “McClelland placed his from FOR HOWARD PAYNE work.” Launching his formal life, his heart, and his brains MY ALL: 125 YEARS OF ministerial career in 1875 in as well as almost all his per- CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDU- Brownwood, the edge of the sonal means, sacrificing even CATION AND SERVICE 1889- line of settlement in Texas, the comfort of himself and his 2015, AN ENCYLCOPEDIA, he found only one Presby- family to the public good.” by Dr. Robert G. Mangrum. terian in the entire county. Dr. McClelland would not Men with a vision have Immediately he set to work live to see his work complet- shaped this country since and by 1876 a sufficient num- ed; with his health failing, its beginning. Included in ber of his denomination had he died suddenly on March this group would be the “come trekking in” that on 10, 1901, at the age of 56. pantheon of American his- Sept. 10, 1876, a church was The DBC Collegian pro- tory heroes such as Washing- organized in the home of John vides a fitting eulogy: “Dr. Mc- ton, Jefferson, and Lincoln. Ross. Following this, in Octo- Clelland had worked unceas- From our local perspec- ber, Dr. McClelland returned ingly and had done all that was tive, we could add such no- to Pennsylvania and married his to do. He had set standards tables as John D. Robnett, E. his cousin, Susan Mary Smith. high and rigid and had kept Howard Payne, Thomas Tay- The couple returned to Brown- them there. University texts, lor, Guy D. Newman and the wood in November 1876. methods, and men were em- subject of today’s column, Dr. The first major undertak- ployed by him. To him as lead- Brainard Taylor McClelland, ing of Dr. McClelland was er and guiding star the ‘Daniel the founder and first presi- to build a permanent church Baker Spirit’ is traced. Great dent of Daniel Baker College. building, which was accom- masses of wealth and prestige B. T. McClelland was born plished in 1886. Once this was that might come to the college in Lawrence County, Penn- completed, Dr. McClelland could not mean so much as sylvania, near Mount Jackson turned to the task of estab- the life example of this man. on Feb. 11, 1845. Moving to lishing a Presbyterian college “His life well illustrates Oberlin, Ohio, with his parents for west Texas. The earliest faith without fanaticism, piety in 1850, he graduated from mention of such a project was without hypocrisy, zeal with- Oberlin College in 1866. Fol- found in the records of the out excesses, courage without lowing graduation, he taught Austin Presbytery, U.S.A., recklessness, approval without school in Texas for two years in session in Georgetown on flattery, reproof without - bit and one year in Arkansas. April 6, 1882. An Overture to terness, fairness without fa- His desire to be a minister the General Assembly, writ- voritism, and service without caused him to return east and ten by McClelland, asked for servility, as well as other admi- study theology for two years assistance and endowment of rable traits. There are schools, at Oberlin. As Oberlin was a said college somewhere in this which have large endowments Congregational College, he area of Texas. The response and give material equipment chose to attend Union Semi- was the establishment of Dan- B. T. McClelland which Daniel Baker does not nary in New York for his se- iel Baker College in 1888. have, yet lack the traditions, nior year. Upon graduation Earlier, in 1877, McClelland laid his life, his energies and Robnett was reported to associations, and inspirations, from Seminary in 1873, he had purchased 30 acres, at $15 his influence to the building have said to McClellan: “Sir, founded in faith, nursed in offered himself to the Pres- per acre, located between Fisk of a Christian institution.” the Presbyterians have no poverty, nourished in prayer, byterian Board of Missions, Street and Center Avenue in A clash with the Baptists greater need for a college and dedicated to the glory of was accepted and returned Brownwood. When construc- seemed imminent as it was than have the Baptists and God that Daniel Baker has as a missionary to Texas. tion began on the initial col- discovered that the Bap- I am determined to devote through the spirit of its founder. In August 1875, he traveled lege building, McClelland not tists owned the adjacent myself to securing such a “The spirit of Daniel Baker west to Comanche, intend- only used his influence but piece of land and intended school for my denomination.” College is the spirit of Dr. Mc- ing to settle there but, upon also his physical labor, quar- on building their college on The Presbyterians yielded Clelland, that veneration, love, finding a Presbyterian church rying and hauling rocks for that site. Early in 1888 or and moved DBC to its pres- and unselfish devotion to high already organized there in use in the construction. As 1889, McClelland had ap- ent site south of the railroad. ideals held by the founder.” 1874, he accepted the invi- one later noted, “Along with proached Robnett for a dona- As the first president of DBC, That “spirit” continues today tation of a teamster, with a the foundation of stone, he tion for the funding of DBC. Dr. McClelland almost single- in Howard Payne University. Sports P AGE 14 MARCH 28, 2018

HPU SPORTS UPDATE Jackets’ Basketball Wrap Baseball Record: 14-8, 3-6 in ASC March 20: HPU 4, Central Christian 0 Joshua Carroll March 20: HPU 5, Central Christian 1 March 23: HPU 3, ETBU 2 Sports Writer March 24: ETBU 6, HPU 5 March 24: ETBU 10, HPU 2 March 29: UT Dallas at HPU, 2 p.m. The Howard Payne men’s basket- March 30: UT Dallas at HPU, 1 p.m. ball team had an exciting 2017-2018 March 30: UT Dallas at HPU, 4 p.m. season with a lot of thrilling games. The Yellow Jackets ended their Softball season 11-15 overall 7-10 in the Record: 7-16-2, 4-11-0 in ASC American Southwest Conference. March 16: HPU 3, LeTourneau 2 The Jackets finished fourth in the March 16: LeTourneau 12, HPU 0 ASC West Division, clinching a spot March 17: HPU 14, LeTourneau 6 in the conference postseason tournament. They pulled off some upsets, March 23: HPU 4, HSU 0 but the best had to be the final home March 23: HSU 14, HPU 9 game against Mary-Hardin Bay- March 24: HPU 4, HSU 0 lor, the runner-up in the ASC West. March 29: UT Tyler at HPU, 2 p.m. The game literally was a nail-biter March 30: UT Tyler at HPU, 11 a.m. all the way until the last buzzer. With March 30: UT Tyler at HPU, 1 p.m. the score tied 74-74, all-conference guard Khyce Randall dribbled up Men’s Tennis to the 3-point line and took his shot Record: 1-14, 0-0 in ASC to win the game. He missed, and March 2: HPU 8, Louisiana Coll. 1 for a spare second it seemed as if March 3: LeTourneau 9, HPU 0 all hope was lost. But then, guard Timothy Aguero, the ASC West March 9: Texas Wesleyan 9, HPU 0 Freshman of the Year, grabbed March 20: Southwestern 9, HPU 0 the rebound, and made a fade- March 21: UT Dallas 9, HPU 0 Photos by Audrey Binion March 24: TLU 8, HPU 1 away jump shot along the baseline Left: Khyce Randall (2) was named to multiple postseason honors teams. that gave the Jackets a 76-74 win. Right: Timothy Aguero (21) made the buzzer-beating shot that qualified the March 24: Colo. Christian 8, HPU 1 Aguero’s shot put the Jack- Jackets for the ASC tournament. April 6: McMurry at HPU, 1 p.m. ets in the ASC tournament for April 7: HSU at HPU, 4 p.m. the first time in three years. was formed in 1996-97. He be- 2018 Jackets in field goals made, The Jackets, however, fell short came the first guard in ASC history 3-point field goals, free throws made, Women’s Tennis in the first round of the tournament to lead the league in scoring aver- assists, steals and minutes played. Record: 3-11, 0-0 in ASC against the LeTourneau, ending their age (25.8 points per game) and re- Sophomore guard De’Marcus March 2: HPU 9, Louisiana Coll. 0 season. It was the final games for HPU bounding average (9.5). He posted Hurd was second on the team in March 3: LeTourneau 7, HPU 2 seniors Randall, Rickey Guillory, career highs of 41 points against scoring at 14.4 points per game. Cody Hastings, and Jaze Randolph. Rhodes and 17 rebounds against Junior Thomas Bingham, a 6-8 March 8: UT Dallas 9, HPU 0 “Over a short time span, I wit- Belhaven. He scored over 30 points center, was second on the team March 9: Texas Wesleyan 7, HPU 2 nessed so much growth from the in seven games, and was named in rebounding at 5.6 per game. March 22: Southwestern 9, HPU 0 group of men I was coaching,” Jack- ASC Player of the Week four times. The 2017-2018 HPU men’s March 24: TLU 5, HPU 4 ets head coach Troy Drummond said. His postseason honors team was named as a recipient of March 24: Colo. Christian 5, HPU 4 “The losses (seniors) we are taking included: the ASC Student-Athlete Advi- April 6: McMurry at HPU, 1 p.m. are hard, but the seniors left a leg- • Second-team All- sory Committee Team Sportsman- April 7: HSU at HPU, 4 p.m. acy for the younger guys to follow. South Region by D3hoops.com. ship Award. It’s the fifth time for “A few years ago, we were ask- • Second-team All-South Re- the Jackets to receive the award. Lovelady named POW ing the same questions about how gion by the National Association Being a freshman, Aguero is espe- Cheyanne Lovelady, a volleyball player helping to replace a Jorden Young or oth- of Basketball Coaches (NABC). cially excited for next season. “Even out the women’s tennis team this spring, was re- er amazing athletes that we have • First-team on the with the losses of some of the great- cently named the American Southwest Confer- had in the past. You have to real- overall All-ASC team. est players to play at Howard Payne, ence West Division Player of the week. Lovelady, ize it is all a part of recruiting.” • First-team All- the men’s program still has some- a senior, went 2-0 as HPU’s No. 6 singles players Randall, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, West Division in the ASC. thing to prove because, often, we are against Louisiana College and LeTourneau. She had one of the best seasons ever In addition to scoring and re- seen as the underdogs. Now, it is our also went 2-0 as part of the No. 2 doubles team for Jackets’ player since the ASC bounding, Randall led the 2017- turn to be the top dogs,” Aguero said. with Rosie Cadena. Sports MARCH 28, 2018 PAGE 15 Lady Jackets post 19th straight winning record

Joshua Carroll

Sports Writer

The Howard Payne women’s 2017-2018 basketball season was a mixed bag. On one hand, the Lady Jack- ets posted their 19th consecu- tive winning season by finish- ing 15-11 overall and 11-6 in the American Southwest Con- ference. They finished second to Mary Hardin-Baylor in the ASC West Division. HPU also posted an 8-2 record at home. On the other hand, the Lady Jackets were elimi- nated in the opening round of the ASC postseason tournament for the second con- secutive season. This time, HPU ended with a 50-36 loss to East Texas Baptist. A bright spot was the Lady Jackets’ improvement against UT Tyler this sea- Photos by Audrey Binion son. After losing at UT Tyler Left: Valarie Matlock was named to the All-ASC West Defensive 83-54 in the season opener Team. Nov. 17, the Lady Jackets Above: Presley McKethan (with ball) led HPU with 50 3-point stepped their game up and goals. beat the Patriots in Brown- wood by 70-48 on Jan. 4. cordia team in Brownwood ed, I was proud of how well long, there were many chal- the Lady Jackets in scoring Another turnaround game on Feb. 15 secured the No. we handled all the obstacles lenges that were thrown at at 13.3 points per game and for HPU was Concordia. The 2 spot in the West Division. that were thrown our way,” us. It was our team versus in assists at 3.1 per game. Lady Jackets lost at Concordia “Although our season sophomore forward Anas- everyone else (i.e. doubters). Senior guard Presley McK- 56-44 on Jan. 27, but a 73-69 didn’t end the way we want- tasia Willis said. “All year We never let any of the out- ethan was named to the All- HPU win over the same Con- side noise affect us internally. ASC West honorable men- “We stuck together through tion team. She averaged the good and bad, and that 9.9 points per game and led says a lot in our growth as a HPU with 50 3-point goals. Lynn recognized for 200th win team. And it’s a process we Senior guard Jada Evans was will continue to build on the named All-ASC West honor- Stephen Lynn (second from following year,” Willis said. able mention after averaging right) was recently recognized Key players for their team 11.3 points per game. Harris, for winning his 200th game as included Valerie Matlock, a guard, averaged 6.1 points the Howard Payne head base- Chelsey Harris, Djimonii and was voted ASC West Di- ball coach. Making the presen- Jackson, Jada Evans, and vision Freshmen of the Year. tation was Hunter Sims (right), Dominique Featherstone. The key players and start- HPU athletic director. Join- Junior guard Valarie Mat- ers expected to return for ing Lynn for the presentation lock made the All-ASC West the next season are Matlock, were his wife, Katrina (left) and Division second team as Harris, Willis, 5-foot-11 for- daughter Brooklyn (second from well as the ASC West All- ward Chelsi Woodard and left). Defensive Team. Matlock guard Caprica Brooks. Willis led the ASC in steals at 3.3 led the team in rebounding per game, and she also led this season at 6.1 per game. Features P AGE 16 MARCH 28, 2018

Spring Art Exhibit The Howard Payne Department of Art is hosting “Best of 2017-2018: A Juried Student Exhibition” through April 6 in the Doakie Day Art Center. The gallery is open Monday- Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students who won awards for their art included Ali Henry with first place, Drew McNeill with second place, and Abi Brown with third place. Honorable mention went to Stephanie Ferguson, Chey- anne Lovelady, Keith Baker, Hope Veroneau, and Sadee Region. Additional student artists featured in the show are Ryan Adams, Travis Adams, Jordan Beasley, Heather Branden- burg, Bri Davis, Espoir Djondo, Lexi Farar, Shelby Harri- son, Maria Mirales, Carla Morales, Aaron Pulley, Gabrielle Ruiz, Jacob Salazar, Bailey Smith, and Brayden Towell. The exhibition features 74 works by 24 students. Curat- ing the exhibition were HPU art faculty members Susan Harmon, Julie Mize, and David Harmon, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art. Featured artworks include mixed media, collages, ink on paper, photography, charcoals, ceramics, and 3D. Hershall Seals, an artist from Temple, served as an awards juror. Photos by Andria Garza