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Students, donors, and administration celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

Gallery: Moody Coliseum Grand Opening honors Anthonys, Wessels

September 5, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Moody Coliseum was officially opened Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony following a traditional Praise Day Friday during Chapel time. Major donors including Rick (‘81) and Debbie (Rains ‘79) Wessel, and April (Bullock ’89) and Mark (’86) Anthony were recognized for their contributions to the new facility and other facilities on campus.

Senior forward from Overland, Kansas Joe Pleasant and the rest of the men’s basketball team applaud during Praise Friday. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Sophomore guard from Corinth Bella Earle talks with the women’s basketball team during Praise Friday. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Students sing and dance during Praise Friday. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

Dr. Steven Moore, professor of language and literature, leads worship. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Dr. Steven Moore, professor of language and literature, makes his way through the crowd during Praise Friday. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Ray (’49) McGlothlin Jr. enjoys Praise Day Friday. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

Dr. Steven Moore, professor of language and literature, sings Highways and Byways. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, introduces the major donors to Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Rick (‘81) and Debbie (Rains ‘79) Wessel smile to the crowd as they are recognized. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

April (Bullock ’89) and Mark (’86) Anthony stand and smile to the crowd as they are given a standing ovation for their contributions in Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Senior communication major from Carrollton Eboni Wescott sits near Madi Miller and the Wessels during the grand opening ceremony. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Students, donors and administration excitedly cut the ribbon, officially opening Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

Dr. Steven Moore, professor of language and literature, and President of the University Dr. Phil Schubert talk and smile after the ceremony. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Graduate student from Wylie Madi Miller hugs Debbie (Rains ’79) Wessel. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

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