President Matt and Sarah Scogin invited students to join them outside their home on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols. Followed by a walk to the Bultman Center to enjoy more music, treats and cookie decorating.

  • Three people standing outside at night, gathered around a heater. Two of them are wearing winter hats with pom-poms, and the person in the middle is smiling warmly. Lanterns and festive decorations are visible in the background.
  • A group of students gathered outside in winter clothing, smiling and holding cups of hot beverages, while standing near a lit outdoor heater. The background shows more students mingling, with festive lights and trees visible.
  • A group of students gathered outside, holding hot drinks and standing around a tall outdoor heater. They are dressed warmly in coats, hats, and scarves, enjoying the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event hosted by President Matt and Sarah Scogin. The scene is festive with string lights visible in the background.
  • A large group of students gathered together outside at night, many wearing winter coats, hats, and earmuffs, holding cups of hot beverages. The scene is lit with warm lighting from outdoor heaters.
  • A group of students gathered outside a warmly lit house at night, dressed in winter clothing, some smiling and chatting, while others hold cups or take photos. String lights are visible above, adding to the festive atmosphere.
  • Students gathered around an outdoor fire, holding cups and smiling at each other during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • A group of students dressed warmly in coats, hats, and gloves, smiling and gathering outside near a brick pillar with a decorative lamp post. It is nighttime, and other people are visible in the background.
  • A group of people, mostly students, smile and gather outside under string lights during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • President Matt and Sarah Scogin, along with a group of students, gather outside their home in winter attire during the Lighting of the Tree event. Sarah, wearing an orange beanie and glasses, smiles while holding a piece of paper with a QR code. The background features festive lights and trees.
  • Students gathered outside, holding sheets of paper and singing Christmas carols in the evening. They are dressed in warm clothing, and trees with Christmas lights are visible in the background.
  • A group of students dressed warmly in coats and hats sing Christmas carols outside, holding cups of hot beverages.
  • A group of students, bundled up in winter clothing, smile and hold cups of hot beverages while gathered outside during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • Four students, bundled in winter coats and hats, smile and chat while holding hot drinks outside a warmly lit building during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • Students smiling and holding hot beverages outdoors at night, dressed warmly in coats, hats, and scarves, during a festive gathering for the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols at Hope College.
  • A large Christmas tree adorned with lights stands illuminated at night in front of a brick building. A crowd of people, many wearing winter coats and hats, gather around the tree. The surrounding trees are bare, indicating the late fall or early winter season.
  • Students gather outside a house at night, enjoying the Lighting of the Tree event with a large, brightly lit Christmas tree in the background. Some students are smiling and walking, while others stand near the tree, all dressed warmly for the winter weather.
  • Students gather around an outdoor heater during the Lighting of the Tree event, with some taking photos and chatting, bundled up in warm clothing on a cold evening.
  • A group of students dressed in winter clothing, including beanies and jackets, gather outside at night, smiling and enjoying the event.
  • A group of students gathered and chatting, some wearing winter jackets and hats, during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • Two smiling students wearing winter coats sit together among a crowd of people during the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols event at Hope College.
  • Three students wearing winter hats and jackets are sitting and conversing around a table with empty cups on it.
  • Four Hope College students wearing matching navy blue jackets are joyfully singing and laughing together. One student is holding a microphone while the others gesture with their hands.
  • President Matt and Sarah Scogin stand with a group of students on stage, holding microphones and singing, while an audience watches. The students are dressed in casual attire and some are raising their hands in celebration.
  • A group of students, bundled in winter jackets and hats, sit and chat together with smiles on their faces during an outdoor event at Hope College.

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