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Sterling Weilert, senior marketing major from Abilene, closes his eyes during Beth Ann Fisher’s prayer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

May 5, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Makayla Clayton

Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the devotional.

Seniors walk through a crowd of community members holding candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Seniors walk through a crowd of community members holding candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ashlyn Murrah, senior child and family services major from Boerne, lights her candle from Adrienne Schumacher, senior chemistry major from Midlothian. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Seniors and community members sing in Beauchamp Amphitheatre for the Senior Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Seniors stand in a row at Beauchamp Amphitheatre while listening to Rachel Riley speak. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Beth Ann Fisher, Bible professor, leads the night with a prayer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Community members gather around the seniors holding candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sterling Weilert, senior marketing major from Abilene, closes his eyes during Beth Ann Fisher’s prayer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Rachel Riley, psychology professor, delivers a final devotional to the seniors for their time at ACU. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students listen to Rachel Riley’s devotional. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Alex Bowen, senior math major from Forney, listens intently to Rachel RIley. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Community members gather around the seniors holding candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students sing along to worship music at Beauchamp Amphitheater. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Students sing and listen to live worship music at Senior Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Tala Deir, senior marketing major from Allen, listens to worship music played. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Daisy Strine, junior journalism major from Norcross, Georgia, hugs her graduating friend. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Taylor Sarver, senior nursing major from Medford, Oregon, looks down at her candle. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Students and communities members gather together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater for Senior Candlelight Devo. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Students listen to Craig Fisher speaking words of encouragement for their future. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Students sing along to live worship music. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Students and community members sing and worship together in celebration for graduating seniors. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries 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

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