FALL 2021 27 2021 YELLOW RIBBON LUNCHEON Women’s Auxiliary Board Rebecca Sharp, Julie Johnson, Stefanie Roberts, DBU First Lady Candice Wright, DBU President Dr. Adam Wright, and Brittney Anderson (with gift from the Women’s Auxiliary Board honoring the Wrights’ 5th anniversary) Joyce Andres, Kathryn Robnett, Patty Lovvorn, Leigh Gettman-Allen, Christy Gandy, and Leslie Moulton Sheila Cook, Nan Ketchum, Dean of Baylor School of Nursing Dr. Linda Plank, and DBU President Dr. Adam Wright On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the Women’s Auxiliary Board hosted their annual Yellow Ribbon Luncheon honoring Dr. Adam and Candice Wright on five years of service as President and First Lady and celebrating being back in person after the 2020 virtual luncheon. This luncheon, with 325 individuals in attendance, marked the largest Women’s Auxiliary Board event to date. Women’s Auxiliary Board President Joyce Andres began the luncheon by announcing her theme verse from Job 8:20 and offered a prayer of thanksgiving. Following Joyce, Yellow Ribbon Luncheon Committee Chair Allison Arnold expressed her gratitude toward her committee members. She then recognized the work and legacy of the Wrights, sharing personal remarks about her friendship with them through the years, spanning back to their time together as undergraduate students at DBU. Dr. Wright then spoke, highlighting the events of SWAT week and the athletic victories of the DBU Women’s golf, soccer, cheer, and dance teams. After Dr. Wright concluded his remarks, a special presentation was given by Vice President for Communications Dr. Blake Killingsworth, Provost Dr. Norma Hedin, General Counsel Christa Powers, and Executive Director of the Women’s Auxiliary Board Leslie Moulton. As a token of gratitude, the Wrights were presented a gift consisting of a donation to their endowed scholarship fund and an original watercolor painting of their home. Throughout the service, music was provided by DBU student Tokyo Garza. Leslie Moulton concluded the luncheon with closing remarks and a prayer. As the new academic year began, the Women’s Auxiliary Board was thrilled to be back in person with one another, celebrating all the Lord has done and continues to do in the lives of DBU students. Allison Arnold, Leslie Moulton, and Donna Dee Floyd
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