HPU Stinger Spectacular

Stinger Spectacular 2023 Friday, Oct. 13, & Saturday, Oct. 14

Presented by Citizens National Bank

HPU’s Stinger Spectacular includes Homecoming, Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. The weekend schedule is now available. Registration will open on August 15, 2023, for all events.

Parade Information:

For overnight accommodations visit:

2023 Alumni Honorees

Distinguished Alumnus
Dale Fisher ’61

Coming Home Queen
Dr. Micaela (Espiricueta) Camacho ’59

Outstanding Young Graduate
Natalia Lopez ’06

Grand Marshal
Dr. Robert and Cheryl (Everett) ’91 Mangrum

Medal of Service
Rev. L.J. Jr. ’78 and Lori (Hassel) ’76 Clayton

Dr. José Rivas Distinguished Service Award
Rev. Rubén Hernández ’76

JAM Faithful Servant Award
Rev. Doug Holtzclaw ’68

Homecoming

HPU friends and alumni are invited to campus for Homecoming, being celebrated as part of the Stinger Spectacular. Join us for reunions, the Alumni Banquet, Homecoming musical, the HPU Football game and more.

Family Weekend

Parents and families of current students are invited to participate in all Stinger Spectacular events. Some key events to look for are the HPU Student and Family Dinner, Cobbler on the Campus, the Stinger Spectacular parade, HPU Family Picnic, and the HPU Football Game.

Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for a great day of connecting with HPU faculty, staff and learning more about HPU. Be sure to connect with your Admission Counselor to sign up for YJP activities.

Gold Sponsors

Bruner Auto Family

Chick-fil-A Brownwood

City of Brownwood

EarlyVisitors Center

HPU Alumni Association

Underwood’s Bar-B-Q

Wendlee Broadcasting

Willie’s T’s

Navy Sponsors

Double H Mercantile

Dr Pepper Bottlers, Brownwood, Inc.

Painter & Johnson Financial

United Supermarkets

White Sponsors

Lone Star Optical

MC Bank Early

Robnett Integra Insurance

Smith & Sharpe Insurance Agency

TexasBank

Partner Sponsors

Common Grounds Coffeehouse