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Samford University ushers in the Advent season with its traditional Hanging of the Green and Lighting of the Way ceremonies.
The time of worship reflects on the meaning of Christmas through responsive readings and decorating with garlands, candles, the Advent wreath and Chrismon tree.
Special senior honorees assist with the program. They are chosen by a selection committee that looks at leadership, scholarship, spiritual commitment and community service.
Senior Honorees
Laura Beth Allen
Brian Anderson
Margaret Bazemore
Sarah Anne Elliott
Grant Frederick
Frances Isbell
Kaleb Loomis
Zach Melton
Codi Norred
Patrick O'Connor
Victoria Rogers
Cameron Thomas
Katherine Thomas
Hanna Weaver
Alex Wolf
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Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The Wall Street Journal ranks Samford 1st nationally for student engagement and U.S. News & World Report ranks Samford 66th in the nation for best undergraduate teaching and 104th nationally for best value. Samford enrolls 5,683 students from 47 states and 19 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference, and ranks 6th nationally for its Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.
