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Gallery: December graduates gather for Candlelight Devotional

November 20, 2020 by David Mitchell

December ’20 graduates met for the traditional candlelight send-off at the Beauchamp Amphitheater Thursday night. Students sang worship songs led by a praise team and listened to messages delivered by Associate Professor of Psychology Rachel Riley and Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university.

Two students light each other’s candles at the candlelight devotional Thursday. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Two students pose for a photo with their candles. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Two students hold their candles while worshiping. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Graduating seniors gather for the Candlelight Devotional. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Craig Fisher, associate vice president for advancement and university relations, welcomes students to the Candlelight Devotional Thursday night. (Photo by David Mitchell)
University President Dr. Phil Schubert speaks at the candlelight devotional. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Jet Coatney, junior multimedia major from North Richland Hills, leads students in worship. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students pass the flame at the Candlelight Devotional. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Graduating seniors light each other’s candles. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Rachel Riley, associate professor of psychology, gives students a word of encouragement at the Candlelight Devotional. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Seniors sing “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” to close out the Candlelight Devotional. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students stand and sing at the Candlelight Devotional Thursday night. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Graduating seniors listen to the speaker at the Candlelight Devotional Thursday. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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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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