The Yellow Jacket 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.