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Gallery: New students explore Abilene, campus throughout Wildcat Week

August 23, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Despite stringent health and safety requirements, new students had many opportunities to explore the activities and organizations available to them throughout Wildcat Week. Planned events included paddle boarding, time at Maxx Air Trampoline Park, axe throwing, a movie at the Paramount Theater, introductions to campus organizations and more. In their personal free time, many students relaxed by playing spikeball, throwing a frisbee or lounging in a hammock.

Students from the club ultimate frisbee team practice in the campus mall during ACU Fest. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Allison Skelton, junior nursing major from Lufkin, explains the process of signing up for Freshman Follies to a new student. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Isla Casey, sophomore physics major from Celeste, invites students to participate in events put on by the Department of Engineering and Physics. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Grace Bryan, senior biochemistry major from Winters, throws a bean bag during a game of cornhole in Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Junior marketing major from Fairview Brantley Brumley races to catch the frisbee before it lands in the bin during a game of KanJam. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Two new students place pins on the countries they want to visit on a mission trip. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Senior communication disorders major from Hurst Abby Ware and senior computer science major from Schertz SK Hall laugh as they paddle toward each other on Lake Fort Phantom. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior biochemistry major from Denison Bao Catteau flips off of his paddle board. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A group of students plays sand volleyball at Lake Fort Phantom. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A freshman falls off the zipline into a foam pit at Maxx Air. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Freshman Darby Ice runs across an obstacle course at Maxx Air. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Freshman worship ministry major Oscar Rocha practices his axe throws at a target. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A freshman carefully calculates her shot before putting her golf ball at Play Faire Park. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
An employee from Abilene Axe Company explains the proper way to throw an axe to two freshman girls. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student volunteer sprays down chairs in the middle of a game. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Various local coffee shops and stores offer incoming students a taste of Abilene culture. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students try samples of local coffee shops at Abilene Grounds. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Friends relax on hammocks outside of McKenzie Hall. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Students gather to take selfies after watching a movie at the Paramount. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students socialize and drink Monk’s coffee at the Grace Museum. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Freshman Katelyn Graham chooses a popsicle from Mary’s Paleteria. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Carter Wood, freshman worship ministry major from Midland, performs worship songs in his free time during Wildcat Week.(Photo by David Mitchell)
Braden Smith, junior biology major from Lubbock, reaches to hit the ball in a game of spikeball. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students receive tickets for “Jumanji” at the Paramount Theater. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Students play with a balloon during the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Underground event. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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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.

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: New students explore Abilene, campus throughout Wildcat Week

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

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