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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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Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, 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. Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford is widely recognized as having one of the most beautiful campuses in America, featuring rolling hills, meticulously maintained grounds and Georgian-Colonial architecture. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second-highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.