BROWNWOOD – August 25, 2017 – Members of Howard Payne University’s new student class, along with upperclassman leaders, spent the Saturday before classes began serving the city they now call home. The students participated in the university’s annual Serving With A Right Motive (S.W.A.R.M.) project on August 19 as part of Jacket Journey, the university’s new student orientation.
The S.W.A.R.M. volunteers gathered at the university early that morning and then dispersed to four locations – Good Samaritan Ministries, Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre, The ARK Domestic Violence Shelter and the Brownwood Area Community Garden. Some students stayed on campus and wrote encouraging 
letters to the military on behalf of the university.
“S.W.A.R.M. is a highlight of our Jacket Journey program,” said Dr. Magen Bunyard, vice president for student life and dean of students. “It is always encouraging to see new and returning students spend their time and energy serving the Brownwood community.”
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Cutlines: 1. New and current HPU students help sort clothing at Good Samaritan Ministries during the university’s S.W.A.R.M. day.
2. HPU students volunteer at Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre.
3. HPU students help organize clothing at the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter.
4. HPU students volunteer at the Brownwood Area Community Garden.
