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Parade of flags, ceremony inaugurate school’s 99th year

August 25, 2004 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Rhode Island is no longer the lone missing state in ACU's parade of flags in the traditional opening Chapel. New Hampshire and North Dakota have joined the notorious Rhode Island in its absence from campus. However, the holes that the three states left in the flag procession were filled with flags from new ... [Read More…]

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Yearly parade of flags

August 29, 2003 by Optimist Reader

As most Americans are, I was brought up believing that this nation I live in is better than all other areas of the world. Yet we sadly struggle with immense pride in our nation, even when we should put that aside and focus on our greater citizenship in God's Kingdom. Year after year we have a parade of flags, a wonderful opportunity to let God tear ... [Read More…]

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Filmmakers document 97th Opening Ceremonies for PBS

August 28, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Some things were the same for Opening Ceremonies Monday: the band walked into Moody with new uniforms; the faculty followed with robes and colors, Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, welcomed the assembly; and Opening Ceremonies commenced for the 97th time. But there was one major difference Monday: the ... [Read More…]

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