HPU Stinger Spectacular
Howard Payne University’s Stinger Spectacular parade has been canceled due to rain. HPU extends an invitation to see the parade floats at Gordon Wood Stadium at 1 p.m. today before the HPU football game versus Sul Ross State University.
Due to inclement weather forecast for the weekend of Oct. 1-2, the Stinger Spectacular schedule of events has been modified. Click “View Schedule” for up-to-date information.
Save the date for Stinger Spectacular 2022! | Friday, Oct. 14, & Saturday, Oct. 15
HPU’s Stinger Spectacular includes Homecoming, Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. Read on for more information about Homecoming honorees, the Stinger Spectacular and event sponsors.
Parade Information:
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2021 Alumni Honorees
Distinguished Alumnus
Tim Viertel ’80
Coming Home Queen
Cindy (Hughes) Liebrum ’72
Outstanding Young Graduate
Bridget (Wells) Jones ’08
Grand Marshals
Terry ’91 and Robin (Quinn) Chumbley ’91
Medal of Service
Dr. Bill Taylor ’64
Dr. José Rivas Distinguished Service Award
Rev. Ben Delgado ’68
Homecoming
HPU friends and alumni are invited to campus for Homecoming, being celebrated as part of the Stinger Spectacular. Join us for reunions, the Homecoming play, the HPU Football game and more.
Family Weekend
Parents and families of current students are invited to participate in all Stinger Spectacular events. Some key events to look for are the HPU Student and Family Dinner, Cobbler on the Campus, the Stinger Spectacular parade, HPU Family BBQ, pep rally and HPU Football Game.
Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for a great day of connecting with HPU faculty, staff and learning more about HPU. Be sure to connect with your Admission Counselor to sign up for YJP activities.
Gold Sponsors
Bruner Auto Group
City of Brownwood
Early Texas Visitors and Events Center
HPU Alumni Association
Wendlee Broadcasting
Willie’s T’s
Navy Sponsors
Double H Mercantile
Dr Pepper
TexasBank
Underwood’s of Brownwood
United Supermarkets
White Sponsors
Citizens National Bank
MCBank
Painter and Johnson Financial
Smith and Sharpe Agencies
Partner Sponsors
David L. Robnett Agency
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Gold Sponsors
Wendlee Broadcasting
Willie’s T’s
Early Texas Visitors and Events Center
City of Brownwood
Bruner Auto Group
HPU Alumni Association
Navy Sponsors
United Supermarkets
Dr Pepper
Underwood’s Bar-B-Q
TexasBank
Double H Mercantile
White Sponsors
Citizens National Bank
MC Bank
Painter & Johnson Financial
Smith & Sharpe Agencies
Partner Sponsors
Robnett Integra Insurance Services
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce