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The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation, Inc. (HFQF) was honored for its long-standing history of support to Wayland Baptist University with a Keeper of the Flame award at the Pioneers of Excellence banquet on Thursday, April 25. The event took place in Plainview, Texas, in the Historic Hilton Ballroom at the Conrad Lofts Downtown. Founded in…
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Wayland Baptist Athletics Director Jim Giacomazzi cites Vessells “proven track record of leadership, player development, and a deep knowledge of the South Plains and Texas Panhandle. Wayland Baptist University Athletics has named Jordan Vessels the 15th Head Coach in Flying Queens history. “I am beyond honored and incredibly humbled to be named the Head Women’s…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025 By Phillip Hamilton Attachment: Jill Rankin.jpg — Jill Rankin eyes the basket under the auspices of the Texas Tech defense. (Photo from 1979 Traveler yearbook) Wayland congratulates former Flying Queen Jill Rankin-Schneider on her retirement PLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist University congratulates former Flying Queen Jill Rankin-Schneider on her retirement…
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