Gallery: Opening Assembly officially starts 121st academic session

The Opening Assembly of the 121st academic session marked the beginning of a new year for Wildcats on campus. The annual Parade of Flags showcased the countries and states represented by students, faculty and staff on campus. The Grand Chorus and the Big Purple Marching Band led the assembly in worship and sang the alma mater, “Oh, Dear Christian College.”

: Zoey Anzaldua, sophomore child and family services major from Abilene, carries the flag of Liberia as she walks her route during the Opening Assembly. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

: Sofia Medina, senior graphic design major from Abilene, carries the Columbian flag at the Opening Assembly. (Photo by Joshua Varner)

: Officer Matthew Fox, lieutenant of operations for ACUPD, carries the American Flag during the Opening Assembly. (Photo by Joshua Varner)

: Madeline Bryant, senior graphic design major from Frisco, carries the Irish flag as she walks her route during the Opening Assembly. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

: Faculty walk towards the stage at the Opening Assembly in Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Joshua Varner)

: Dr. Susan Lewis, provost and vice president for academic affairs, delivers the opening remarks to start the assembly. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

: Josh Hamm, president of the Student Government Association, and Lyndi Felan, dean for retention and student success, read scripture during the Opening Assembly. (Photo by Joshua Varner)

: Dr. Odies Wright, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition, leads the audience in the song “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)