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HPU Honors Student Leaders at Presidential Luncheon
Frosty Gilliam Jr. encourages students to learn to be followers first
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Howard Payne University hosted its annual Presidential Leadership Luncheon on February 25, honoring students who have received leadership scholarships and lead campus organizations. The guest speaker, Frosty Gilliam Jr., president and co-founder of Aghorn Energy, shared advice about the importance of following Christ and maintaining integrity as essential elements of effective leadership.
Why it matters
The Presidential Leadership Luncheon is an important annual event for HPU to recognize and celebrate its top student leaders, who will go on to make an impact in their communities and careers.
The details
During the luncheon, Gilliam encouraged the student leaders to first learn to be followers, especially of Jesus Christ, as those who follow Christ will know how to care for and lead others. He also highlighted integrity as an essential element of leadership, and shared formative experiences and the most important qualities of an effective leader.
- The luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Frosty Gilliam Jr.
The president and co-founder of Aghorn Energy, Inc. in Odessa, Texas, who served as the guest speaker at the luncheon.
Dr. Cory Hines
The president of Howard Payne University, who said the luncheon is a wonderful time to celebrate the school's student leaders.
What they’re saying
“The Presidential Leadership Luncheon is always a wonderful time to celebrate our student leaders at HPU. We are thankful for Frosty Gilliam, Jr., and the wisdom he shared with our campus.”
— Dr. Cory Hines, President, Howard Payne University (brownwoodnews.com)
The takeaway
This event highlights HPU's commitment to developing well-rounded student leaders who are grounded in faith and integrity, qualities that will serve them well as they go on to make an impact in their communities and careers.
