Monthly News Archives: June 2016

Endowed scholarship created from proceeds of HPU history book

Robert and Cheryl Mangrum BROWNWOOD – June 27, 2016 – Longtime Howard Payne University employees Dr. Robert and Mrs. Cheryl Mangrum have chosen to give back to the university they love by using proceeds from Dr. Mangrum’s recent history book to create an endowed scholarship in the couple’s name. In 2015, Dr. Mangrum published an account of HPU’s history titled For Howard Payne My All: 125 Years of Christian Higher Education and Service, 1889-2015.

As the title suggests, the electronic book, encyclopedic in nature, chronicles the first 125 years of the university’s history since its founding in 1889. Proceeds from the book will continue to grow the scholarship endowment.

Dr. Mangrum serves as university historian as well as professor of history and government while Cheryl Mangrum serves as associate director of admission.

“I just finished 36 years at HPU and Cheryl finished her 35th year,” he said. “We’ve always talked about creating a scholarship at some point in time.”

Once he finalized the book, which took 17 years to complete, the couple felt the time was right. The Dr. Robert G. and Mrs. Cheryl Mangrum Endowed Scholarship will benefit students who are either history majors, involved in the band or band fraternity/sorority, or residents of Taylor County or Dallas County.

During his tenure with the university, Dr. Mangrum has served in numerous capacities on campus, including 30 years as a sponsor of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity Inc., four years as faculty sponsor of Student Government, and 13 years as director of HPU’s Guy D. Newman Honors Academy (then the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom). Additionally, he served one year as associate dean of the School of Humanities and 29 years as chair of the Department of History. He has served on numerous university committees including three self-study committees for reaccreditation.

He has published numerous book reviews in professional journals and served as contributor to The Vietnam War: An Encyclopedia and as a referee for the Journal of Military History. He is currently in his sixth term as mayor of the City of Early.

Cheryl Mangrum, who graduated from HPU in 1991, has been employed in the area of admission and recruiting since 1981. Like her husband, she is active with the Yellow Jacket Band and its honorary fraternity/sorority. She has been named an honorary band alumna and honorary member of both Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority Inc., and Kappa Kappa Psi. She was selected as HPU’s Outstanding Staff Member for the 1999-2000 academic year.

For Howard Payne My All is available for $30 on DVD or USB Flash Drive from the HPU Stinger Store at www.hputx.edu/store. It is also available for purchase at Willie’s T’s in Brownwood.

For more information about the scholarship, contact HPU’s Office of Advancement at (325) 649-8006.

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Cutline: Longtime HPU employees Dr. Robert and Mrs. Cheryl Mangrum recently established an endowed scholarship at the university.

HPU honors 262 for academic success during spring 2016 semester

BROWNWOOD – June 23, 2016 – Howard Payne University honored 262 students for academic success during the spring 2016 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll.

Receiving honors were:

Abilene
Brittony Nicole Walker, President’s List
Christy S. Williams, President’s List

Aledo
Skyler Savanna Schoolfield, President’s List

Alleyton
Jessica Claire Catlett, Dean’s List

Alvarado
Alahna Nicole Baze, Dean’s List
Brennan Dawn Holder, Honor Roll
Jay Taylor Holland, Dean’s List
Natalie Marie Stephens, President’s List

Amarillo
Miranda Kristeen Rice, Honor Roll

Anson
Kierstyn Lauren Evans, Honor Roll

Apex, N.C.
Kristen Nicole Terway, Honor Roll

Arkadelphia, Ark.
Rachel Leigh White, Honor Roll

Arlington
Reagan McKinley Grisham, Dean’s List
Brittany Kara Ponder, Honor Roll
Emma Danielle Reed, President’s List
Tayler Brittany Rushing, Dean’s List

Austin
Erin Elizabeth Buergner, President’s List
Jason Lee Disney, Honor Roll
Jonathan Michael George, Honor Roll
Marissa Cheyenne Godbey, Dean’s List
Nicole Suzanne Goodwin, Honor Roll
Riley G. Morrison, President’s List
Grayson Scott Olguin, Dean’s List

Ballinger
Ely Chance Self, Honor Roll

Bangs
Don Leland Greenwood, President’s List
Katherine Elizabeth Hailey, President’s List
Victoria Lee Hardin, President’s List
Courtney Caprice Seybert, President’s List

Bastrop
Courtney B. Turner, Honor Roll

Beaumont
Rickey Andrew Guillory, Dean’s List

Belton
Abigail Nicole Miller, Honor Roll
Micah Stephen Thompson, Honor Roll

Blanket
Taylor Wesley Kent, President’s List

Blooming Grove
Amy Danielle Baskin, President’s List

Boerne
Daniel Edward Harris, Dean’s List
Isaac Conrad Sommers, President’s List

Brownwood
Christy Renee Ash, President’s List
Katie Ellen Ash, President’s List
Sharon Michelle Berger, President’s List
Blake Lawton Biessener, Dean’s List
Shelby Nicole Byrd, Honor Roll
Selena Leonor Castillo, Dean’s List
James David Crow, President’s List
Timothy Scott Emery, Honor Roll
Tanya Renee Glasscock, Dean’s List
Jessica Leigh Harris, Honor Roll
Jose Angel Hernandez, Honor Roll
Kimberlyn Elaine Ho, President’s List
Cynthia Lisett Ibarra, Honor Roll
Erica Danielle Jordan, President’s List
Hannah Celeste Justice, Dean’s List
Joel Allen Justice, President’s List
Jensen Lee Limer, Honor Roll
Bridgette Taylor Mayfield, President’s List
Lindsey Rachel McKinney, Honor Roll
Grace Victoria Milcherska, Dean’s List
Jason Alexander Murphy, Dean’s List
Seth Robert Owen, Dean’s List
Shannon Shae Parrish, Honor Roll
Tandi Joy Patton, Dean’s List
Tanner Cole Pennington, President’s List
Megan Leanne Peterson, Dean’s List
Zachary Vaughn Peterson, Honor Roll
Jeffery Allen Phillips, President’s List
Priscilla Lynn Rodriguez, Honor Roll
Sandy Rodriguez, President’s List
Heather Ann Rowlett, Dean’s List
Chelsea Louise Taylor, President’s List
Chelsea Lynn Thomason, Honor Roll
Keegan Ryan Torres, President’s List
Mari Amy Villarreal, Dean’s List
Jason Ryan Washburn, Dean’s List

Burleson
Paighton Leanne McNeely, Honor Roll

Caddo Mills
Savannah Jade Moore, Dean’s List

Canyon Lake
Jennifer Katelyn Cardenas, President’s List

Carlton
Tobias Ty Turney, Honor Roll

Carrollton
Kristin Anne Cunningham, President’s List
TaShana Rae Hooker, President’s List

Cedar Park
Emily Janice Peisker, President’s List

Cibolo
Nathan Kyle McDowell, Honor Roll

Cisco
Robert Devin Caraway, Dean’s List

Cleburne
Taylor Renea Bicknell, Dean’s List

Clifton, Colo.
Caleb Josiah Kostreva, President’s List

Clyde
Rachel Renee Jackson, Dean’s List
Neal Edward Kucinski, Dean’s List

Coleman
Taylor Cathlynn Armstrong, President’s List
Allison Kate Straach, President’s List

Comanche
Walker Seth Dailey, Honor Roll
Lisa Michelle Moreno, Dean’s List
Angela Rose Parker, Dean’s List
Jaze Mance Randolph, Dean’s List

Conroe
Ryan Wesley Mason, Honor Roll

Cross Plains
James Lowell Sullivan, Dean’s List

Crystal City
Michael Roy Garza, President’s List

De Leon
Micah Jo Cisneroz, Dean’s List

DeSoto
Bettina Ayna Ballet, President’s List
Sharon Allen Wolverton, President’s List
Spencer Kelly Wolverton, Honor Roll

Dublin
Aaron Robert Callaway, Honor Roll

Early
Brittany Elaine Benson, President’s List
Chelsea Diane Chesser, Honor Roll
Colby Scott Compton, President’s List
Ryan Mathew Contreras, Dean’s List
Abraham Fausto-Jorna Cooper, Dean’s List
Thomas Harrison Givan, President’s List
Kelly Kaake, Honor Roll
Morgan Tyler Lacy, President’s List
Nathan Lee Lacy, Dean’s List
Crystal Desire’ Ochoa, Honor Roll
Meagan Elizabeth Sessler, Honor Roll
Preston Erika Smith, Dean’s List
Sydni Brooke Thompson, President’s List
Austin Caleb Throckmorton, President’s List

Eastland
Sloan Elisabeth Ahrlett, President’s List
Elena Maria Mendoza, President’s List
Cody Neal Perrin, President’s List
Dezeray Dawn Tafte, Dean’s List

El Paso
Jessica Kristine Galaviz, Dean’s List
Mark Andrew Montes, Honor Roll
Christina Noriz, President’s List
Grace Christine Stout, Dean’s List

Elgin
Elizabeth Daisy Miller, Honor Roll
Karla Grace Zachary, President’s List

Ennis
Ashley Briann Chapman, Honor Roll

Farmington, N.M.
Shaefer McIntyre Church, Dean’s List
Zachary H. Sterling, Honor Roll

Ferris
Olivia Ann Belsher, Dean’s List

Forney
Brittany Nicole Cortez, Honor Roll

Fort Worth
Bryan Austin Baker, Dean’s List
Andrew Christopher Errico, Dean’s List
Trey Weldon Franks, Dean’s List
Clifford Lawson Lunceford, Honor Roll
Vivian Thi Nguyen, Dean’s List
Hannah Elise Williamson, Dean’s List

Fredericksburg
Chandler Jacob Condra, President’s List
Serayah Smith, Honor Roll

Garden Ridge
Camila Michelle Cotter, Dean’s List

Gatesville
Murry Roy Clingerman, President’s List
Augusta Marie Johnson, Dean’s List

Georgetown
Nicole Elizabeth Ferrell, President’s List
Rachel Ann Mahagan, President’s List
Jackson William Spencer, Honor Roll
Sydney Drew Spencer, President’s List
Aaron William Walling, President’s List
Cameron Andrew Wong, Dean’s List

Goldthwaite
Priscilla Deann Gilbert, Dean’s List
Julie Marie Hart, President’s List
Jody Michael Loudamy, President’s List

Goliad
Hanna Danielle Henson, President’s List

Gonzales
Seth James Rainey, Honor Roll
Granbury
Tyler Kirk Jones, President’s List
Kayla Michelle Smith, Honor Roll
Jenna Rynea Underwood, Honor Roll

Grapeland
Alexandria Cymone Davis, Honor Roll

Greenville
Anna Lauren Jeffers, Honor Roll

Hallettsville
Kade Louis Kahanek, President’s List

Haltom City
Dayane Gutierrez, Dean’s List

Hamilton
Trey Joe Carpenter, Dean’s List
Jeremiah Kayne Wenzel, Honor Roll

Harlingen
Cody Harrison Hughes, President’s List

Hartley
Jacob Russell Vincent, President’s List

Hico
Lydia Mae Heinrichs, President’s List

Holland
Steven Ray Palousek, President’s List

Howe
Tyler Adam Olin, President’s List

Hurst
Carrie Deann Leach, Dean’s List

Hutto
Chase Anthony Collazo, Dean’s List

Irving
Vanessa Renae Albert, Honor Roll
Adam McCoy Jones, Dean’s List

Jarrell
Kindell Amon Hill, President’s List

Joshua
Julia Lynne James, Honor Roll

Justin
Hannah Joan Ball, Dean’s List

Katy
Karli Gail Conrad, Honor Roll

Kermit
David Tyrone Dingle, Honor Roll

Kerrville
James Vincent Abbatiello, President’s List
Catrina Leigh Hooten, Dean’s List

Killeen
Kaytlin Dianne Hunkins, Honor Roll

Kingsville
Brett Ollen Quackenbush, Dean’s List

Lampasas
Mason D. Murray, Dean’s List
Kelsan Marie Wolverton, Dean’s List

League City
Caitlin Noel Alexander, President’s List

Lindale
Leonard Paul Baker, Dean’s List

Little Elm
Rachel McKenzie Crane, Dean’s List
Travis Anthony Moraga, Dean’s List

Llano
Rachel Elizabeth Hughes, Honor Roll

Longview
Benjamin Paul Fountain, Honor Roll

Los Fresnos
Eric Mick Reber, Honor Roll

Lytle
Jaclyn Rose Bonner, President’s List
Rebekah Joyce Lytle, Dean’s List

May
Vanessa Monique Pate, President’s List
Amber Rose Shipman, President’s List

McKinney
Tara Brooke Carroll, Dean’s List
Fred Zavala, Dean’s List

Memphis
Callie Anne Molloy, Dean’s List

Midland
Eric Trey Haverstock, President’s List
Kelsey Reid Johnson, President’s List
Gaby V. Muniz, Honor Roll

Midlothian
Chad Holman Anders, Honor Roll
Emily Nicole Ball, Dean’s List
Rebecca May Blohm, Dean’s List
Tyler Christopher Colburn, President’s List
Gabriella Glenn Guest, President’s List

Miles
Caitlin Courtney Wood, Dean’s List

Mineral Wells
Rachel Ann Merritt, President’s List

Montgomery
Candace Leeann Montgomery, Dean’s List

Mount Pleasant
Joshua William Dykes, Honor Roll

Natalia
Zoe Sunshine Emley, Dean’s List
Andrew William Overmiller, Dean’s List

New Braunfels
Dallas Joe Freeman, President’s List

Newark
Carissa Caley Cromer, Dean’s List

Nocona
Rebecca Nicole Hamilton, President’s List

North Richland Hills
Lacey Mikelle Eagan, Dean’s List

Odessa
Catherine Elizabeth Haston, Honor Roll
Julie Jo Yarbro, Dean’s List

Perryton
Keaton James Fletcher, President’s List

Pipe Creek
Aryn Lee Morris, Dean’s List

Plano
Grant Michael Saltar, Honor Roll

Pleasant Hill, Calif.
Jack Henry Judd, Honor Roll

Princeton
Destiny Sherell Dyson, President’s List

Ranger
Sierra Cheyenne Spruill, President’s List

Richland Hills
Luke G. Jester, Dean’s List

Rio Hondo
Josue Alfredo Garza, Honor Roll
John Carl Reyes, Honor Roll

Round Rock
Stacy Rachaun Beattie-Anderson, Honor Roll
Shawn Michel-Alexa Brody, Honor Roll
Joseph Thomas Flanigan, Dean’s List

Runaway Bay
Lainee Nichole Hasty, Dean’s List

Saginaw
Elizabeth Anne Fargo, Honor Roll

Salado
Ruben Daniel Lemus, Dean’s List

San Angelo
Kyndal Nicole Broome, President’s List

San Antonio
Floridalma Campos, Dean’s List
Andrew Uriah Collazo, Honor Roll
Taylor Ann Gorman, Dean’s List
Arthur Joseph Hettler, President’s List

San Juan
Lorien Elisse Rubio, Honor Roll

Shepherd
Katelyn Nicole Zimmer, Dean’s List

Southlake
Braxton Stone Clark, President’s List

Springtown
Elizabeth Ann Rainey, President’s List

Stephenville
Lucas Jake Bowling, Dean’s List
Shadd C. Cole, Honor Roll
Libby Ann Evans, Honor Roll

Sweetwater
Michael Ryan Hazard, President’s List

Temple
Zachary Paul Eller, Dean’s List
Maranda Alexandria Marlin, Honor Roll

Three Rivers
Chasity Danielle Coquat, President’s List

Tolar
Holly Ann Leatherman, Dean’s List

Troup
Taryn Cheney Cover, President’s List
Ethan Chase Molnari, Honor Roll

Tuscola
Sierra Dawn Bennett, Honor Roll

Uhland
Ariana D. Rehm, Honor Roll

Universal City
Joshua Brian Varnes, President’s List

Vernon
Haley Elaine Smith, Dean’s List

Waco
Jacob Drew McNeill, Dean’s List
Ivon Teresa Mendoza, Dean’s List

Waskom
Diana Rebeca Puente Chavar, President’s List

Watauga
Kaitlyn Paige Harrison, President’s List

Waurika, Okla.
Courtney Elise Howard, Dean’s List

Waxahachie
Michael Nathan Snow, President’s List

Weatherford
Morgan Paige Ashmore, President’s List
Kaylee Jae Blevins, President’s List

Whitehouse
Andrew Kirk Stevenson, President’s List

Wylie
Montana Shay Phelps, Honor Roll

Zephyr
Jordan Lisa Pitman, President’s List

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HPU graduates 94 at close of spring 2016 semester

BROWNWOOD – June 21, 2016 – Howard Payne University graduated 94 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the spring 2016 semester.

Dr. Bill Ellis, HPU president, and other university representatives conferred the degrees.

The list below includes the May graduates as well as a few students who are completing final degree requirements. Students must have a 3.55-3.69 grade-point average to graduate Cum Laude; a 3.70-3.84 GPA to graduate Magna Cum Laude; and a 3.85-4.0 GPA to graduate Summa Cum Laude.

Graduates included:

Abilene
Carson Brent Burns – Master of Arts in Youth Ministry

Alvarado
Ruby Patricia Johnson – Bachelor of Music in music – instrumental (all-level certification), Magna Cum Laude

Amarillo
Xavier Juiqueil McFalls – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (personal trainer)

Austin
Jordan Allen Shaw – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (general)

Bangs
Callie Ann Adams – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (personal trainer), Summa Cum Laude
Victoria Lee Hardin – Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling/clinical), Cum Laude
Charles Anthony Long – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting
Leah’Shae Ann Martinez – Bachelor of Science in mathematics
Courtney Caprice Seybert – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude

Belton
Dana Kaye Everett – Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

Bertram
Conner Trent Fisher – Master of Business Administration

Big Spring
Kelsey Reed Weir – Bachelor of Science in mathematics (grade 8-12)

Brazoria
Micah Brannan Huebner – Bachelor of Music in music – instrumental (all-level certification), Magna Cum Laude

Briggs
Allison Victoria Eaton – Master of Business Administration

Brownwood
Mackenzie Draye Burrows – Bachelor of Science in social work
Terry Wayne Cantwell – Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
Caleb Nathan Dillard – Bachelor of Science in business administration
William Brett Ellis – Bachelor of Music in music performance – voice
Kimberley Kay Garner – Master of Arts in Youth Ministry
Molly Jane Hull – Bachelor of Science in art (all-level certification), Summa Cum Laude
Douglas Arnold Hurt – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Kindry Cruz Kirbo – Bachelor of Science in biology, Cum Laude
Mary Catherine Kunkel – Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Sylvia Diaz Laureles – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice (restorative justice)
Jefferson Scott Lewis – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (family psychology)
Adam Justin Lloyd – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting
Jason Alexander Murphy – Bachelor of Business Administration in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and accounting, Cum Laude
Sandy Rodriguez – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Cum Laude
Amber Nicole Schroepfer – Master of Business Administration
Kristian Jalyn Simpson – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (psychology and ministry)
Chelsea Louise Taylor – Bachelor of Science in art (all-level certification), Magna Cum Laude
Stephanie Michelle Upfold – Bachelor of Science in criminal justice (forensic science)
Lois Elizabeth Wallace – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Derek Robert Wilson – Bachelor of Science in athletic training

Bulverde
Tyler Evan Krug – Master of Business Administration

Burleson
Caleb Michael McConnell – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, political science (general) and history (general), Magna Cum Laude

Burnet
Jordan Michelle Brown – Bachelor of Arts in family studies

Canyon Lake
Tara Lee Roussett – Master of Business Administration

Cedar Creek
Samuel Joe Austin Parmley – Bachelor of Science in forensic science

Cedar Park
Emily Janice Peisker – Bachelor of Arts in studio art, Magna Cum Laude

Cleveland
Matthew David Daniel – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (sport management)

Comanche
Walker Seth Dailey – Bachelor of Science in business administration

Corsicana
Anthony David Johnston – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry
Jeffrey Lance Rhodes – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies

Cross Plains
James Lowell Sullivan – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development), Cum Laude

De Leon
Kelci Ann Feist – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (physical education)

Deer Park
Jason Wilburn Havner – Master of Arts in Youth Ministry

DeSoto
Danyel Marie Bradley – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice (restorative justice)

Dripping Springs
Elliott Nicole Gray – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Early
Melanie Elaine Clark – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Aaron J. Tassin – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (physical education)
Peyton Nicole Walker – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

El Paso
Yessenia Angelica Cazares – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general psychology)
Jessica Kristine Galaviz – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (personal trainer)
Mark Andrew Montes – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration)

Ennis
Ashley Briann Chapman – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Spanish and political science (general)

Farmington, N.M.
Zachary H. Sterling – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry

Florence
Luis Anthony Robles – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice, Magna Cum Laude

Fredericksburg
Chandler Jacob Condra – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Summa Cum Laude

Fulshear
Will Orion Roberts – Master of Business Administration

Gatesville
Murry Roy Clingerman – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Georgetown
Michael Clifton Bailey – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Jacob Daniel Spivey – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (general)
Zachary Charles White – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies

Goldthwaite
Brittany Renae Martin – Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts (all-level certification: early childhood – grade 12)

Granbury
Tyler Kirk Jones – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (multimedia), Magna Cum Laude

Grandview
Bailey Dawn Simmons – Bachelor of Science in athletic training

Highlands
Hannah Marie Strebeck – Bachelor of Music in music – instrumental (all-level certification), Summa Cum Laude

Iowa Park
Joshua Lee Farquharson – Bachelor of Arts in music – instrumental

Kerrville
Willie Claudius Locke – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)

Lampasas
Astin K. Murray – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Kelsan Marie Wolverton – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies, Magna Cum Laude

Lewisville
Christopher Ryan Beaty – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Lockhart
Timothy Layne Counce – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and chemistry (biochemistry concentration)

Longview
Benjamin Paul Fountain – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry

May
Sarah Katherine Brown – Bachelor of Arts in English
Rebecca Danielle McFarland – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Heather Renae Starnes – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (all-level certification)

Midland
Garrick Hunter Seigler – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Midlothian
Tyler Christopher Colburn – Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Mineral Wells
Dustin Adam Rollings – Bachelor of Science in biology

New Braunfels
Darryl Leigh Fresne – Master of Business Administration
John Ross Kublank – Master of Business Administration

Paradise
Nathan Cole Lamb – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
Rachel Catherine Runnels – Master of Business Administration

Pflugerville
Lawrence Adom Martinez – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general psychology)

Port Lavaca
Amber Christine Jackson – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication)

Rochelle
Cantrell Oldham Miller – Bachelor of Arts in studio art

Salado
Michael Joe Sellers – Bachelor of Arts in social studies composite (grade 8-12), Cum Laude

San Angelo
Kyndal Nicole Broome – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Magna Cum Laude
Kristin Leeann Haman – Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Summa Cum Laude

San Saba
Marshal Lynn McIntosh – Master of Business Administration

Santo
Sarah Jane Van Remmen – Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Cum Laude

Seguin
Vanessa Mae Marquez – Bachelor of Arts in social work, Magna Cum Laude

Spring
Colby Ray Byrd – Bachelor of Science in business administration
Dustin James Kelver – Master of Business Administration

Stephenville
William Cody Cain – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (personal trainer)
Libby Ann Evans – Bachelor of Science in business administration

Sutherland Springs
Christopher Lee Gonsalves – Bachelor of Arts in music – instrumental

Sweetwater
Stephanie Elizabeth Baker – Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

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HPU students serve as Go Now missionaries

HPU Go Now Missionaries 2016 BROWNWOOD – June 13, 2016 – Nine from Howard Payne University’s Baptist Student Ministry are serving as missionaries around the globe this summer and fall through Texas Baptists’ Go Now Missions program.

Summer missionaries include Joseph Flanigan, junior cross-cultural studies major from Round Rock; Jessica Harris, senior management major from Brownwood; Kindell Hill, junior cross-cultural studies major from Jarrell; Anna Lauren Jeffers, senior Christian education major from Greenville; Adriana Mata, junior elementary education major from San Angelo; Kara Strange, senior business administration major from Fredericksburg; Katie O’Conner, sophomore liberal arts major from Granbury; and Angelica Ramirez, sophomore general studies major from Austin. Ruby Johnson of Alvarado, who graduated in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Music degree, will serve during the fall 2016 semester.

The students are serving in U.S. locations such as Washington, California, Arizona and Oklahoma, as well as in South Africa, Haiti, Germany and other international locales. Their roles vary from working with refugees to leading sports camps for children.

Keith Platte, director of HPU’s Baptist Student Ministry, said HPU students’ participation with the Go Now Missions program has grown during his time at the university.

“We had nine who served during Christmas and nine during the summer and fall,” he said. “What a great blessing to see God stirring these students into action.”

For more information about HPU’s Baptist Student Ministry, visit www.hputx.edu/bsm.

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Cutline: Before traveling to various mission fields around the world, HPU’s student missionaries attended an orientation program at Dallas Baptist University. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are Anna Lauren Jeffers, Adriana Mata, Joseph Flanigan and Jessica Harris. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Kindell Hill, Kara Stange, Ruby Johnson, Angelica Ramirez and Katie O’Conner.

HPU Update, Summer 2016

HPU gears up for another great summer of camps

summer camp staff 2016 for web BROWNWOOD – June 9, 2016 – Although most students have left for the summer, Howard Payne University will be as busy as ever during June and July. Seven day camps and five overnight camps are scheduled to take place at HPU for the 2016 summer season. The university is expecting more than 1,200 overnight campers, a 25-percent increase from last year. Also, approximately 400 campers will be attending day camps this summer at HPU.

This week, HPU is hosting the JROTC Cadet Staff Leadership Course Camp for participants ages 14-18 and the JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp for participants ages 14-16. These cadets are from more than 40 high schools across the state of Texas.

Later in June, HPU will host an overnight Band Camp and the BGCT’s Super Summer camp.

“These two overnight camps always bring lots of energy and excitement to the campus,” said Debbie Childs, director of university events. “Having camps during the summer is a unique and fun experience because we get to show off our campus to prospective students. We also have the opportunity for our staff to build relationships within our team and create new relationships with campers.”

HPU also hosts multiple sport camps and day camps including the university’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps to be held July 18-22. The HPU Summer Scholars and Young Scholars camps are for first- through sixth-grade students and feature innovative instruction in a variety of subjects including robotics and 3D printing.

HPU’s summer camp staff, led by Childs as well as Kathy James, special events coordinator, facilitates all of the summer camps to help ensure that all guests have fun, safe and Christ-centered experiences while on campus. The staffers for this year include Efrain Garces, junior social work major and psychology minor from San Antonio; Tom Kyle, senior cross-cultural studies major and biblical languages minor from Salado; Emily Peisker, May 2016 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and a minor in marketing from Cedar Park; Jordan Pitman, sophomore cross-cultural studies major and psychology minor from Zephyr; Zac Sterling, May 2016 HPU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry from Farmington, New Mexico; Zachary White, May 2016 HPU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in cross-cultural studies and a minor in Bible and biblical languages from Georgetown; Kelsan Wolverton, May 2016 HPU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in cross-cultural studies and a minor in Bible and theater from Lampasas; and Spencer Wolverton, sophomore kinesiology major from DeSoto.

For more information about HPU’s array of summer camps, contact University Services at 325-649-8409.

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Cutline: HPU summer camp staffers are ready to facilitate camps at the university this summer. Pictured are Jordan Pitman (front row, left), Zac Sterling (front row, right), Spencer Wolverton (middle row, left), Kelsan Wolverton (middle row, center), Efrain Garces (middle row, right), Kathy James, special events coordinator (back row, left), Emily Peisker (back row, second from left), Zachary White (back row, center), Tom Kyle (back row, second from right) and Debbie Childs, director of university events (back row, right).

HPU pre-college students earn top honors at state music festival

Drew Reynolds BROWNWOOD – June 3, 2016 – Sixteen students from Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music and Art Program recently participated in the Texas Federated Music Clubs State Competition at Texas State University in San Marcos. Many of the students who competed took home high honors.

Three students received the All-State award, the highest award at the competition. Kamry Keese received the All-State award for Musical Theatre while Addison Miller and Drew Reynolds both received the All-State award for Art Song.

Students who received the superior rating in Musical Theatre were Angie Calfa, Addison Miller and Sydney Neel. Those who received the superior rating in Piano Solo were Kyle Ivy, Kamry Keese and Hannah Parson.

The outstanding rating in Musical Theatre was given to Hannah Bessent, Sarah Reeves, Jordan Roberts and Ava Sparks-Hansen. The outstanding rating in Art Song went to Angie Calf and the outstanding rating in Piano Solo went to James Bautista, Vic Cooper, Leila Gautier, Jaycie Hubbard, Addison Miller, Sarah Reeves, Jordan Roberts, Cate Smith and Ava Sparks-Hansen.

“We are very proud of these students and their accomplishments,” said Diane Owens, director of the program and adjunct instructor in HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts. “A big ‘shout-out’ also goes to the teachers and parents who encourage and support these young musicians.”

The Pre-College Music and Art Program serves the Brownwood community by offering music and art lessons to children and adults. For more information, contact Diane Owens at (325) 649-8501 or dowens@hputx.edu.

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Cutlines (Top to bottom): All-state award winner Drew Reynolds is pictured with Deanna Erxleben, HPU then-instructor of music, at the all-state festival in San Marcos.

Kamry Keese All-state award winner Addison Miller is pictured with Deanna Erxleben, HPU then-instructor of music, at the all-state festival in San Marcos.

All-state award winner Kamry Keese is pictured at the all-state festival in San Marcos.

HPU’s Freeland enjoying college life thanks to Heart of Texas Scholarship

BROWNWOOD – June 2, 2016 – Christopher Freeland, 2015 graduate of Bangs High School, is very happy with his decision to attend Howard Payne University even though many students are hesitant to enroll in a college near their hometowns.

“Given the time, Howard Payne can be a home away from home, just not far away,” he said. “Given the chance, it can be an opportunity for exponential growth, quality experiences and treasured connections.”

Freeland, a student in HPU’s Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, majors in chemistry with a biochemistry concentration. He is thankful for HPU’s Heart of Texas Scholarship which awards $60,000 to eligible students from Brown County and surrounding counties. The scholarship makes a private Christian education near his hometown an affordable reality.

“I wanted to go to Howard Payne and the Heart of Texas Scholarship offered major financial relief,” he said.

According to Freeland, many students from the area dismiss the idea of attending HPU simply because it is close to home.

“But Howard Payne is like a different world,” he said. “When you walk across campus, it’s a community in itself. It’s healthy to go out and gain independence. But you can do that at Howard Payne.”

Freeland enjoys his time at HPU. He is a member of the Student Speaker Bureau, HPU’s speech and debate team. He is also active in the theatre department and writes for the Yellow Jacket student newspaper. However, he does have one regret from his freshman year.

“Living off campus was not the best idea,” he said. “It’s easy to feel disconnected and isolated when you have the option to go home after class. Even trying to integrate into campus life is difficult when you are not a resident. I have been impressed with the ability of students to involve everyone, even those who do live off-campus.”

Freeland plans to move into an on-campus residence hall his sophomore year.

“I believe that Howard Payne is an excellent community that nurtures Christian faith and provides a challenging academic standard,” he said. “I look forward to moving on campus and experiencing fully all of Howard Payne’s opportunities.”

There is still time to apply for HPU’s fall 2016 semester. The Heart of Texas Scholarship, paid over four years, is automatically awarded to students from the Heart of Texas area who meet unconditional admission requirements and enroll full-time in the fall and spring semesters. Qualifying students will have graduated from high schools or homeschools in Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, McCulloch, Mills and San Saba counties. For more information about this scholarship and other opportunities awaiting students at HPU, contact the Office of Admission at (325) 649-8020 or enroll@hputx.edu. More information may also be found online at www.hputx.edu/heartoftexas.

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Cutline: Christopher Freeland, HPU sophomore and participant in organizations such as HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau, received the university’s Heart of Texas Scholarship. The scholarship awards $60,000 to eligible students from Brown and surrounding counties.