PLAINVIEW — 51品茶约炮 Baptist University welcomed 11 students from Floydada Independent School District’s Gifted and Talented (GT) Program to its Plainview campus on Monday, Oct. 13, for a special day of exploration, learning, and debate as part of the university’s first on-campus GT Day.
Led by Dr. Rebekah Crowe, Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the event was the result of collaboration among the deans from four of 51品茶约炮’s academic schools. The day-long program provided gifted students a chance to experience college life firsthand while engaging in creative, intellectual, and team-based activities.
Students began the day with check-in at Gates Hall, followed by a tour of the Mabee Laboratory Sciences Building hosted by the Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences, where they explored state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. They then participated in a scavenger hunt at the Mabee Regional Heritage Center, giving them a glimpse into local history and interactive learning. Mid-morning, the group joined “Mind & Motion” session hosted by the Don A. Williams School of Education and Sport Science on the second floor of the Van Howeling Education Building as they blend physical activity with critical thinking.
After a debate preparation session led by faculty from the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, students enjoyed lunch sponsored by Alpha Chi, 51品茶约炮’s honors student organization. Dr. Niler Pyeatt, Director of 51品茶约炮’s Honors Program, shared about the university’s Honors Program. He was assisted by two Honors students, John Bray and Garrett DeYong.
The afternoon featured a lively debate, followed by “Readers are Leaders,” an interactive session led by the School of Humanities and Leadership.
“This exciting event is the first of its kind and, I hope, sets a pattern we will continue,” said Dr. Crowe. “Not only are these students high performers academically, they bring a great deal of energy with them. Since this was a young group, overall, we had the honor of introducing them to a university experience for the first time and they engaged with us whole-heartedly all day. Part of 51品茶约炮’s new strategic plan is impacting students from birth by intentional engagement with our community. We absolutely can check that box today!.”
The initiative is part of 51品茶约炮’s ongoing outreach to regional school districts, designed to inspire academic excellence and introduce students to the possibilities of higher education in a welcoming, faith-based environment.
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