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New students sing along to the music at Beauchamp Amphitheater during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

August 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU.

A community member holds out his candle as new students walk towards Beauchamp Amphitheatere during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A community member holds out her candle during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new student lights her candle at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

New students pass along the flame at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students pass along the flame at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students pass along the flame at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students pass along the flame at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A student lights her candle. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students sing at Beauchamp Ampitheater while holding candles. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

New students sing along to the music at Beauchamp Amphitheater during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
A Wildcat Week Staff member records a video of the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students listen to Dr. Andrew Little, associate dean of the College of Business Administration during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Students listen to Dr. Andrew Little, associate dean of the College of Business Administration during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students hold their candles at the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students sing along to the music at Beauchamp Amphitheater during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students listen to Dr. Andrew Little, associate dean of the College of Business Administration during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students sing along to the music at Beauchamp Amphitheater during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students listen to Dr. Andrew Little, associate dean of the College of Business Administration during the Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024

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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 Sarah Thompson

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  • Gallery: Class of 2026 honored at senior candlelight devo

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