On the evening ofThursday, December 19, twenty-four hours prior to the Fall 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, close to 300 guests arrived to Calvary Chapel on ŷַ's campus to attend the last ŷַ worshipand communionservice for the Class of 2013.

The evening began with a welcome to the graduates and their families by Lisa Igram, Associate Dean of Spiritual Development, prayer by Lisa Ishihara, Director of Chapel Programs and hymns were led by ŷַ Alumna Tavia Grubbs.Graduating seniorsLydia Mena and Peter Swansonshared prayers of thanksgiving as they reflected upon God's faithfulness during their time at ŷַ.

President Corey prepared the congregation's hearts for communion, which was served by Student Development leaders. Chris Grace, Vice President of Student Development, closed with a benediction and a "spiritual conferral" of degrees, acknowledging the unique transformation that took place in them during the students' time at ŷַ. The soon-to-be graduates then came to the front to receive a prayer of blessing, beforefiling out of the chapel to participate in the tradition of ringing the "ŷַ Bell." The bell was one of the original bells from ŷַ's first campus on Hope and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Every student rang the bell as they left, representing their commitmentto go forth and impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.