The 2024 Goodbye Blessing commenced with Ryan Richardson, Vice President for Student Life, speaking to the excitement and emotions of becoming a Wildcat. The new Wildcats and their families were then led into a time of worship by members of the A Cappella Chorus. Dr. Phil Schubert, President of the University, concluded the event with a time of prayer, praying a blessing upon new students and their parents.
- Ryan Richardson, Vice President for Student Life, holds out his hand as he talks to the new Wildcats. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Dr. Phil Schubert, President of the University, laughs during his address to the new Wildcats and their parents at the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Parents pray over their student. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Parents stand with their student in prayer during the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- A student wraps his arms around his parents. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Family members pray over their student. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Family members stand with their student during the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- A parent wipes away her tear as she prays over her student. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Wildcat Week Leaders wrap their arms around each other while singing “May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Members of the A Cappella Chorus lead worship at the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Families exit Moody Coliseum after Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Families exit Moody Coliseum after Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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