Students mark spiritual milestone

New Southern Wesleyan University student William Henderson, left, prays with staff member Eddie Smith, who presented him with a medallion symbolizing a new chapter in his spiritual and educational journey during the Passing the Mantle ceremony Aug. 14 at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Henderson is a transfer student from Brevard, N.C., majoring in religion and Smith is an admissions associate. Before the ceremony, students and family members heard advice about making a transition to college life from Rev. Ken Dill, university chaplain, and Joe Brockinton, vice president for student life.

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