Wildcat Traditions

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Let’s head over to meet Mckenzie, a senior Communication major from Sunnyvale, Texas. She’s going to share more about what makes this 116-year-old university so special and what this means.. Go ahead and tell us all about those strong Wildcat traditions, Mckenzie. 

Thanks for that introduction, Alex! As a 4th generation Wildcat, my love for the traditions and mission of this school runs deep. Growing up, I heard countless stories about ACU, so I was beyond ready to make my own experience here. As soon as I started my ACU career, I got involved on campus. Being a part of ACU’s traditions has easily been a college highlight. It means so much to experience ACU’s longest standing tradition, Sing Song, the nation’s largest all-school a capella competition. It’s one of the biggest events on campus each year and is highly competitive amongst students. I have absolutely loved being a part of the action that brings the production to life as a Sing Song director and the thrill every time I’ve stepped on stage as a hostess during my time here. Another one of my favorite ACU traditions is homecoming weekend! It incorporates all of the campus pride of a Purple Friday and rolls right into the gameday fun. Students, alumni, families, and even the Abilene community all come out for our annual homecoming parade, tailgate, musical, and football game. It’s a great time to flash your WC hand sign. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities ACU has given me. From leading as president of my sorority, to experiencing ACU traditions like Candlelight Devo that I’d always heard my family talk about. There is truly something for everyone to get involved in and be a part of here.  Although I always pictured myself coming to ACU, I could have never imagined just how impactful my time here would be. The people, traditions, and experiences at ACU are one of a kind. That’s all from me, now back to you Alex!

Mckenzie, thanks so much for sharing your ACU roots and teaching us about the favorite campus traditions! It’s so awesome you’ve continued a family legacy and lived out your Wildcat dreams through campus-wide events like ‘Sing Song’. I hope your senior year at ACU is something especially memorable.