Howard Payne University President Dr. Bill Ellis and his wife, Dr. Diana Ellis, hosted the Ninth Annual HPU Easter egg hunt for children and grandchildren of university faculty and staff on Saturday, April 16.

The sorority Chi Alpha Omega assisted in planning activities and hiding eggs for the children.

Pictured on the front row: Alexa Arreola, Averi Arreola, Henley Harris, Evan Johnson, Holden Harris, Elle Johnson, Isaiah Moreno, Jaiden Forbess, Jakob Moreno, Nolan Prock, Noah Wood, Jenna Prock, Benjamin Wood, Austin Sellers and Riley Ball. Back row: Sara Bentley, Chelsea Harris, Abby Rutland, Erica Lopez, Courtney Beene, Ashley Unger, Dr. Diana Ellis (HPU first lady), Dr. Bill Ellis (HPU president), Lori Horn, Holly Hawkins, Christina Roush, Katrina Lynn and Emily Nutt.