Tiger Pride Nov. 2021

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Together Again! | Homecoming 2021

Like a scene from a movie, generations of ETBU Tigers, family members, and the Marshall community gathered at East Texas Baptist University for a weekend celebration like never before. Children, dressed in their favorite costumes, patiently waited for Charlie Brown and

Snoopy to take the stage. The crisp October breeze carried the smell of delicious food and the sounds of the Tiger Band across crowds of people playing yard games, getting face paintings, and enjoying the outdoors. At East Texas Baptist University, an aura of joy and celebration filled the air as alumni from East Texas Baptist College (ETBC) and East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) celebrated being “Together Again” on the Hill during Homecoming weekend, Friday, October 29 through Saturday, October 30. Click here to watch the fun unfold with a recap video!

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Legacy Student of the Month: Audrey Blaha

Meet our November Legacy Student of the Month, Audrey Blaha. Audrey is a freshman psychology major from Missouri City, Texas. She is the daughter of Chad Blaha ('97) and Amy Harper Blaha ('97). Thanks for being part of the Tiger Family, Audrey!

East Texas Baptist University honors donors with annual Thank-a-Giver Day

ETBU hosted its fourth annual Thank-a-Giver (TAG) Day on Wednesday, October 27, in conjunction with Homecoming week. "TAGs" marked campus landmarks and buildings to serve as visual reminders to students, faculty, and staff of donors’ generosity throughout the life of East Texas Baptist. During the special donor thanksgiving day, students found their favorite spot on campus with a TAG and posted the photo on social media using the hashtag #ETBUTAGDAY with a few words of gratitude.

ETBU is the Christ-centered institution that it is today due to the faithful donors who have provided financially with student scholarship support, expanded program offerings, enhanced and new facilities, and sacred spaces for our campus community. TAG Day is a great reminder for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the University of the

generosity of our donors.

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Alumni Spotlight of the Month: Andrea Spinney (' 00 )

A proud graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Andrea Spinney ('00) attended schools in Haughton, Louisiana, from kindergarten through high school and has focused her entire 22-year teaching career in her hometown. Four years ago, she was the first principal of the new Haughton Elementary, where Spinney is especially proud of the positive culture created among her staff, students, their families, and the community. Prior to Haughton Elementary's opening, Spinney served as principal at Princeton Elementary in Princeton, Louisiana, located in Bossier Parish. Andrea recently received Elementary Principal of the Year for Bossier Parish schools. Her husband, Gevan Spinney ('98) is also an ETBU alumnus, and their son, Jeb, is a freshman at East Texas Baptist University. Congratulations, Andrea!

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ETBU in the News Tigers making headlines

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students offered scholarships to East Texas Baptist University East Texas Baptist University and Full Armor Christian Academy (FACA) in Henderson, Texas, have entered into an agreement that will provide a scholarship to any student who graduates from Full Armor Christian Academy and chooses to pursue higher education at ETBU. Read more.

ETBU hosts William Pinson Lecture Series East Texas Baptist University hosted Dr. Carol Holcomb, Professor of Church History and Baptist Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, on Wednesday, November 3, as part of the William Pinson Lecture Series. The William M. Pinson Baptist History Lecture Series was established by the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) as an expression of gratitude for Dr. William Pinson’s service to Baptists throughout the United States, including serving as a pastor, seminary professor, seminary president, and Baptist denominational leader. Read more.

East Texas Baptist

turns Arbor Day into a service-learning experience Each year on the official Texas State Arbor Day, East Texas Baptist University takes to the campus grounds to plant trees and contribute to the beautification of campus.

While National Arbor Day occurs in late April, Texas Arbor Day occurs on the first Friday in November due to the cooler temperatures. In order to turn Arbor Day into a service-learning experience, ETBU provides a unique opportunity for students to get involved in the tree planting process each year. Read more.

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For more information

Dr. Scott Bryant Vice President for Advancement 903.923.2069 | sbryant@ETBU.edu Cari Walker Johnson ('94) Director of Alumni Relations 903.923.2043 | cjohnson@ETBU.edu Keli Sparks Gifts Coordinator 903.923.2071 | ksparks@ETBU.edu