Continuing Traditions

May 4, 2022 Mary Burke

Hardin-Simmons University is well-known for its rich traditions. From the regal Six White Horses to the world-renown Cowboy Band, our traditions drive our culture and create meaningful college memories!

Of all our HSU traditions, the one that has the most life-changing potential is the Bible given to each incoming student. Since 2013, thousands of new HSU students have received a purple leather Bible during their first semester on campus due to the generosity of alumni and friends of the university.

Haven Williams majors in English language arts & reading, specializing in grades 7-12 education, and is scheduled to graduate in the fall of 2022. Haven was given a purple Bible her freshman year, and if you saw it today, you would see she has used it over the years writing in the margins, highlighting passages, and flagging pages with Post-it notes.

When asked how HSU has impacted her over the years, Haven shared, “HSU’s Christian environment was something that I didn’t know I needed until I got to campus. Having a Christian atmosphere has brought me lifelong friendships and memories that will have a place in my heart forever. It has also kept me accountable in my everyday life and especially on my walk with Christ. Experiencing a Christian education has challenged me to think through a lens of servant leadership and maintain a posture of selflessness.”

Milka, Haven, and Edashall

Haven has found balance with classes, athletics (she’s the pitcher for HSU’s softball team), social clubs, and off-campus jobs. She has excelled on and off-campus and is a prime example of the extraordinary students of HSU.

Haven, along with current students Milka Li and Edsahall Konah, was invited to help spread awareness of the Bible tradition. Each of these students is a reminder that no matter the path taken to get here, or the path taken after graduation, the Bible received during their first semester is a reminder of the Christian faith and values instilled in their time at Hardin-Simmons University.

Traditions are powerful because they’re passed down from one generation to the next. Please consider giving a Bible to an HSU student to carry on HSU’s commitment to teaching and training young men and women for Christ.

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