WINTER 2023-2024 15 A Celebration of God’s Goodness University Hill lit up for Homecoming 2023, buzzing with activity for students, nostalgia for alumni, and excitement for all! From the Float Tip-Off Party to mark the official start of the week to the last few moments of Bonfire Bash after the basketball game, Patriot spirit was at an all-time high. Throughout the week, the Quad came alive with music, food, and laughter as student organizations built floats in preparation for Saturday’s parade and the annual Mr. Patriot competition. Saturday was the culmination of the week’s excitement, kicking off with college and athletic team receptions where alumni were able to connect with old friends and former professors before heading out to encircle the top of campus for the parade. After the parade, the entire DBU Family had a chance to honor the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Ted Hebert ‘95, and Honorary Alumna Helen Rasberry. In front of a Burg Center full of roaring cheers, the Patriot Basketball team’s win over Southwestern Oklahoma State was the cherry on top of a perfect week, celebrated afterwards at the annual Bonfire Bash. Homecoming 2023 was truly a celebration of unity, Patriot pride, and the enduring connections that define the DBU experience, leaving everyone with memories to cherish and a sense of homecoming spirit that lingered long after the week ended.
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