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Gallery: Local bands close Wildcat Week with concert in campus mall

August 24, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Three student-led bands performed for the class of 2024 on Saturday night to close Wildcat Week. Lundi, Rosemary Beach and Weston & the Evergreen played between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. while students met with representatives from local churches and enjoyed dinner from various food trucks.

The croud erupts as Weston & the Evergreen plays an encore. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Kofi Forson, sophomore undeclared major from Little Elm, excitedly dances to “Kiss Kiss.” (Photo by David Mitchell)
Weston Weast, lead singer of Weston & the Evergreen, hits a high note. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Incoming students dance to a song played by Weston & the Evergreen. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Mace Ratliff, sophomore ministry and vocation major from Garland, plays a bass solo during their set. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Weston Weast, lead singer of Weston & the Evergreen, welcomes the class of 2024. (Photo by David Mitchell)

The backup singer for Rosemary Beach points to someone in the crowd. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The drummer for Rosemary Beach keeps the tempo during their set. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sterling Williams, junior business management major from Abilene, plays the saxophone with his band, Rosemary Beach. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Fans cheer for Rosemary Beach after a song. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Jacob Murillo, senior music teaching major from Abilene, rocks out during a keyboard solo. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Gerry Lara, senior physics major from Abilene, plays the bass with Rosemary Beach. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Wildcat Week leaders in Ko Jo Kai take a group photo in front of a sign. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Jacob Lundy, senior multimedia major from Abilene, performs with his band Lundi during the Wildcat Week concert. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Manny Lundy, ACU graduate, sings with his band Lundi during the Wildcat Week concert. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Mace Ratliff, sophomore ministry and vocation major, strums a guitar solo during a breakdown. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student dances in front of the stage during Weston & the Evergreen’s set. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior ministry and vocation major Ryker Ratliff passionately plays through a drum solo during the Wildcat Week concert. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Weston Weast, lead singer of Weston & the Evergreen, hits the last note of a song. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
A freshman raises her hands as she sings along with Weston & the Evergreen. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Weston Weast, lead singer of Weston & the Evergreen, shows the audience the proper way to make a “WC.” (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A group of freshmen girls takes a photo in front of the backdrop at the church fair. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Friends dance to Lundi’s music during Mall Madness. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Sterling Williams, junior business management major from Abilene, performs with his band Rosemary Beach. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Rosemary Beach closes their set with a popular song, “Brick House.” (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Duncan Welborn, junior ministry and vocation major, concentrates as he plays his guitar during a song. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A representative from a local church hands out toilet paper as he invites a group of freshmen to visit. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Jon Schwiethale, preacher at Hamby Church of Christ, invites a new freshman to visit his college ministry. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student grabs a popsicle from Mary’s Paleteria at Highland Church of Christ’s booth during the church fair. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

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About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
-Chief Photographer and Social Media Director
-Passionate about storytelling and expression

About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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