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Wildcat Week leaders, alumni and Abilene locals prepare to welcome incoming students at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).

Gallery: Wildcat Week Candlelight Devo

August 21, 2018 by Lauren Franco

Wildcat Week day one came to a close with Candlelight Devo, bringing together alumni, incoming and current students, faculty and other Abilene residents.

(Photo by Lauren Franco)
Rina Iwakami, a senior management major from Mito-shi, Japan takes photos before Candlelight Devo begins (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Wildcat Week leaders, alumni and Abilene locals prepare to welcome incoming students at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).

President Phil Schubert sings along to welcome incoming students at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Ty Kelley, executive president of Student Government Association, leads incoming students as a Wildcat Week student director (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Grant Boone participates in Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).

Trey Dennis, a senior management major from Abilene, helps lead worship at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).
(Photo by Lauren Franco)
Alli Dennis, a senior communication disorders major from Garland, helps lead worship at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).

Trey Dennis, a senior management major from Abilene, helps lead worship at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Students take advantage of a popular photo opportunity while worshipping during Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Students hold their candles during worship (Photo by Lauren Franco).

Trey Dennis, a senior management major from Abilene, helps lead worship at Candlelight Devo (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Nick Tatum, director of student productions, leads worship at Candlelight Devo during Wildcat Week (Photo by Lauren Franco).
Austin Browning, a Wildcat Week student director, introduces the Candlelight Devo speaker (Photo by Lauren Franco).

(Photo by Lauren Franco)
(Photo by Lauren Franco)

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

About Lauren Franco

My name is Lauren and I'm the Editor in Chief of the Optimist this year. I'm an avid fan of romantic comedies, the First Amendment and national parks. More than anything, I'm passionate about storytelling via photographs, and love getting to know the heart of people through my lens.

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  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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