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Attendees take a photo before the event. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Gallery: Campus welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devotional

August 24, 2022 by Meghan Long

The class of ’26 gathered at Beauchamp Amphitheater on Tuesday evening to commemorate the beginning of Wildcat Week. Returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff joined in worship to bless incoming students as they participated in the long-standing tradition.

Hallie Anderson closes her eyes during a hymn. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Drew Bell, freshman history major from Keller, listens to the message. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Rinni Finley, senior advertising and public relations major from Allen, smiles while relighting her candle. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Dr. John Boyles, associate professor of bible, missions and ministry, gives advice to incoming freshmen. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Owen Fisher, freshman architecture and interior design major from Abilene, lights his neighbors candle. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Wildcat Week leaders line up before the event. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Alex Dulske, sophomore computer science major from San Antonio, waits for the freshmen to walk to the amphitheater. (Photo by Meghan Long)
A new student blocks his candle from the wind. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Community members welcome the incoming freshmen. (Photo by Meghan Long)

David Caire lights a friends candle. (Photo by Meghan Long)
A new Wildcat holds her candle while she prays. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Jose Rodriguez, senior accounting, finance and political science major from Fort Worth, talks with his friends. (Photo by Meghan Long)

A Wildcat Week leader lines up outside of Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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  • Gallery: Clubs begin new member orientation after weather delay

  • Gallery: Winter Fest warms up Moody with dancing, tacos and hot chocolate

  • Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

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As snow covers campus, students have been outside having snowball fights and sledding using a variety of items such as laundry baskets and cardboard boxes. Our staff went out and captured the winter storm, which has cancelled classes for the second day in a row. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Daniel Curd, Callie Brimberry#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography #winterstormy ... See MoreSee Less

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