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Gallery: Traditional candlelight devotional moves to Wildcat Stadium

August 18, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The class of ’24 continued the long-standing Wildcat Week tradition of the candlelight devotional on Tuesday night. For the first time, students walked from Moody Coliseum into Wildcat Stadium as their parents, friends and fellow students sang over them.

Freshman Madeline Quintero prays over her year at the end of the devotional. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior communication disorders major Abby Ware and senior English major Tessa Kennedy lead the freshman class in worship. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A row of freshmen holds candles during the last song of the devotional. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

(Photo by Riley Fisher)
A freshman watches the praise team lead a song. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Students in the class of 2024 let their candles burn as they listen. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Dr. Dennis Marquardt, Director of the Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership and assistant professor of management, tells a story for the freshman class. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
The class of 2024 listens to Dr. Dennis Marquardt, Director of the Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership and assistant professor of management. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A row of freshmen prays together at the end of the devotional. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A freshman prays over the beginning of his year. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
A freshman listens intently to Dr. Dennis Marquardt, director of the Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership and assistant professor of management. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Two freshmen pass the flame along their row. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Students sing praises together as they find their seats in Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Community members watch the freshmen walk into Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Parents, upperclassmen and friends hold their candles and bless the freshmen as they walk by. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Upperclassmen find their places in the blessing line. (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

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Traditional candlelight devotional moves to Wildcat Stadium

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