Thursday, July 23, 2025 The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation, Inc. sends is deepest condolences to former HFQF President Linda Pickens Price on the passing of her husband Ben. For those of you who know Linda, you know she and Ben were a formidable team who played a key role in the creation of the Flying…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes at the Flying Queens Museum
An interview with Kasey Porr HFQF: You were hired just before the Flying Queens Museum opened. Did you know what you were getting into?PORR: For me, it was a little bit different because I came in after a good portion of the artifacts had already been donated and many exhibits were being installed—so I had…
Read MoreJERDEN, NESTOR, SIGALA HONORED AT SPRING BANQUET
Plainview — Wayland Baptist Athletics held their annual Spring Athletic Awards Banquet to recognize each spring sport’s athletic achievements – including Benjamin Lubker (men’s golf) and Addy Rich (softball) receiving the prestigious Roscoe Snyder Award. To go along with Lubker and Rich, four other athletes received Athletic Administration awards voted on by coaches and staff…
Read MoreFOUNDATION HONORED WITH KEEPER OF THE FLAME AWARD FOR GIVING TO WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
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…
Read MoreVESSELS NAMED 15th HEAD COACH IN FLYING QUEENS HISTORY
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…
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS FORMER FLYING QUEEN JILL RANKIN ON RETIREMENT
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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