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Seniors hold canles as they worship. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Seniors conclude their year with Candlelight Sendoff

May 6, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

This year’s spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre last night. This was the first year in two years that the devotional was held outside. ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. Students also viewed from author Max Lucado.

Seniors walk towards Beauchamp Amphitheatre to light their candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Seniors pass flame down the line. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Seniors hold canles as they worship. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Seniors pose for a selfie with their candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Gabe Embree, senior biology major from Decatur, lights a friend’s candle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jackson Eller, junior multimedia major from Abilene, sings along with the worship team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Seniors and community members sit on the steps of Beauchamp Amphitheatre with their candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Craig Fisher addresses the seniors and announces their parting gift. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Trey Lewis, junior youth and family ministry major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, holds a candle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Seniors line up with their candles. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Seniors watch a video from Max Lucado. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Members of the worship team sing at the Senior Candlelight Sendoff. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Sendoff, Senior Sendoff

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Steven Infante

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