The Twilight Ceremony marks the end of orientation and the beginning of the new academic year. New students gather on the Collis porch and, as the sun sets, symbolically pass the flame from candle to candle. The bells of Baker Tower chime as the group walks with lighted candles to the Bema for ceremonies and song. The candles are extinguished, symbolizing the closing of orientation week and the promise of the upcoming school year. The ceremony closes with the singing of the alma mater. See more photos from the start of the academic year at the link in our bio. (Photos by @eliburakian '00 and @julialevinephotography ’23)