SPRING 2022 15 Banners reading “Home on the Hill” flew all around campus. The alumni tent was set up and fully stocked with goodies for the DBU Family. The floats, not yet touched, were begging to be pomped. The outdoor stage was set at the very top of the hill. From November 15th through the 20th, DBU celebrated homecoming in style and welcomed hundreds of Patriots—past and present—home. The week of festivities began on Monday at the float tip-off, where a number of student organizations joined together at the top of the hill to begin pomping their floats for Saturday’s parade. The following day, the DBU Patriots women’s volleyball team played at home, pulling a 3-0 Pats win. On Tuesday evening, the quad was filled with hungry students, as the annual Faculty/Staff Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Student Government Association commenced at 6:30 pm. The judges’ votes were in, and the Graduate Affairs team took home the chili victory that night. As the hill began gearing up for a jam-packed weekend of excitement, the Homecoming Pepsi Break on Wednesday evening was a much needed time for Patriots on campus to join together and take a break from the hustle and bustle of classwork. One of DBU’s most beloved traditions took place on Thursday evening. Mr. Patriot, a male talent contest featuring some of DBU’s brightest, provided an overflowing abundance of laughs, impressive musical talent, and scripted (and unscripted) fun. Bohn Crain was ultimately crowned Mr. Patriot and was awarded his Patriot coat and cap by the 2020 Mr. Patriot, Jansen Wonders. On Friday, DBU welcomed a number of alumni back to campus for dinner on the quad and the Patriot Rally, led by the Patriettes Dance Team and Cheer and Stunt Team. The DBU Alumni Association gave out Alumni Awards prior to the Cody Fry Concert. Friday was a night full of great music, great company, and a great firework show to conclude the evening. Dr. Tom Vann received the 2021 Honorary Alumnus Award. He has served as the Director of the Chaplaincy Program and Professor
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