5/21/2008

As fans enter Patriot Field they will be greeted by an organization of young women on the DBU campus, the Diamond Belles. These servant leaders will assist the baseball team by encouraging baseball attendance, supporting student athlete recruitment and performing volunteer community service and ministry in the Dallas metropoloitian area.

In its eighth year, the 10 member group will participate in community activities such as: DBU Turkey Trot and the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure. They also coordinate a shoebox wrapping party in which all athletic teams are invited to participate in wrapping over 200 Christmas gift boxes for Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.

In the spring, the Diamond Belles will participate in DBU's Spring Sing variety show, serve as hostess at the annual baseball banquet and at the DBU Invitational southwest Diamond Classic baseball Tournament. The Belles are looking forward to the many service opportunities. The Diamond Belles will be also support the Patriot baseball team by managing the Patriot concession stand, assisting in the press box, maintaining ticket sales for all Patriot home games. In addition to these responsibilities, the Diamond Belles serve as official ambassadors to student athlete recruits who are considering attending Dallas Baptist University.

“What a great opportunity the Diamond Belles have as devoted Christian women to serve the DBU family and athletic programs by promoting overall school spirit and athletic involvement,” the coordinator of Diamond Belles said. “We are very excited to be an active part in leading the DBU campus by enhancing the athletic experience.”

Mission Statement

A sisterhood of believers whose purpose is to provide support to student athletes, faculty/staff, students, and the community, through ministry, servant leadership, and discipleship; to encourage DBU spirit through campus promotion and recruitment; and to mature together through the pursuit of moral, intellectual and spiritual development.