DBU REPORT 16 of Christian Ministry in the Graduate School of Ministry at DBU since 2010 after serving over twenty-four years as a Chaplain in the Colorado Army National Guard, U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserve. Upon being named an honorary alumnus, Dr. Vann joins others in his family to be a DBU alumni as his wife, Marta, and 5 of their 6 children are graduates of DBU (pictured bottom left). Dr. Darin Wood received the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award. A 1990 graduate of DBU, Dr. Wood has faithfully served in the ministry since his time on University Hill. He is well known throughout Texas for his preaching, pastoral heart, and strong leadership. Currently he is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Midland. He and his wife, Julie, have one son, Joshua (picture bottom right). Following the Friday night festivities, Saturday kicked off with a number of alumni receptions around campus. The Homecoming Parade kicked-off at 3:00 pm and featured the Patriettes and Cheer and Stunt Team, DBU’s Basketball team, this year’s homecoming court nominees, and a lineup full of DBU student organizations who worked tirelessly on their floats all week. The Homecoming Tailgate brought a carnival feel to campus, as live music, fun food, and a number of activities were spread across the parking lot before the Homecoming Basketball game at 6:00 pm. During halftime, the members of the
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