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You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Opening Chapel begins 114th year of regular classes

Gallery: Opening Chapel begins 114th year of regular classes

August 27, 2019 by Riley Fisher and Claire Shipley

The 114th session of regular classes began with Opening Chapel in Moody Coliseum on Monday morning. Students, faculty, staff and visitors sang together and listened to various speakers after the processional and the Parade of Flags.

Big Purple Band members link arms while singing at the end of Opening Chapel. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
A member of the Big Purple holds up the Wildcat symbol as she sings the alma mater.(Photo by Claire Shipley)
Dr. Odies Wright, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition, leads the faculty, staff and students in a time of worship. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

President Dr. Phil Schubert slips on his hat before giving his welcome speech to the student body. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
A flag bearer proudly carries her flag as she walks around Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Maya Millar proudly carries her flag around Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

Chancellor Dr. Royce Money stands for recognition. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
A line of professors, faculty and staff members stand for recognition. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
A professor smiles widely as he enters Moody Coliseum for Opening Chapel. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

Vice President for Student Life Dr. Scott McDowell smiles at students in the audience during Opening Chapel. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Chris Riley and Jessica Smith look for friendly faces in the audience as they enter Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Provost Dr. Robert Rhodes watches as the students take their seats. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

(Photo by Riley Fisher)
Staff member Rendi Hahn watches students sing during Opening Chapel. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Sophomores Noah Henderson and Will Heyen sing along during Opening Chapel. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Dr. Vic McCracken, chair of Faculty Senate and associate professor of Bible, and Mary Beth Strader, chair of Staff Senate and academic advisor, read scripture over the school year. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Joe Cope, dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, prays during Opening Chapel on Monday.(Photo by Riley Fisher)
A member of the Big Purple plays the sousaphone. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Dr. Steven Ward, director of orchestra and bands, conducts the Big Purple during the processional. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
Don McLaughlin, Senior Minister of North Atlanta Church of Christ, speaks to the student body during Opening Chapel. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

SGA President Lauren Wasson prays over the school year. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Odies Wright, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition, leads the student body in song. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Registrar Dr. Eric Gumm smiles as he enters Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

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About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
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-Passionate about storytelling and expression

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