Newberry’s 2016 Relay for Life was held last Friday on the campus of Newberry College.
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Cancer survivors were cheered on as they completed the ceremonial Survivor’s Lap.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay2-1.jpgCancer survivors were cheered on as they completed the ceremonial Survivor’s Lap. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Gene Shealy, left, and Brian Beck of the Newberry fire department came out to recruit volunteer firefighters.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay3-1.jpgGene Shealy, left, and Brian Beck of the Newberry fire department came out to recruit volunteer firefighters. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Representatives of the Pi Beta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority showing their support. Left to right, Toriah J. Caldwell, Myrtle H. Strother, Patricia H. Caldwell, Glendora P. Williams, Genice C.M. Thompson and Barbara Chapman.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay4-1.jpgRepresentatives of the Pi Beta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority showing their support. Left to right, Toriah J. Caldwell, Myrtle H. Strother, Patricia H. Caldwell, Glendora P. Williams, Genice C.M. Thompson and Barbara Chapman. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Dyqun Meetze, left, and his best friend Preston Jones.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay5-1.jpgDyqun Meetze, left, and his best friend Preston Jones. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Hundreds of luminaries were lit with each honoring the memory of a cancer victim.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay6-1.jpgHundreds of luminaries were lit with each honoring the memory of a cancer victim. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Peacehaven guitarist Geoff Collier.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay7-1.jpgPeacehaven guitarist Geoff Collier. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Peacehaven, a six-piece cover band out of Chapin, donated their time to the event.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay8-1.jpgPeacehaven, a six-piece cover band out of Chapin, donated their time to the event. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Peacehaven vocalist Jennifer Davis.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay9-1.jpgPeacehaven vocalist Jennifer Davis. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

A unique feature of Newberry’s Relay for Life, this wishing well was donated a year ago.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay10-1.jpgA unique feature of Newberry’s Relay for Life, this wishing well was donated a year ago. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

This year the wishing well was dedicated to the memory of Newberry school district superintendent Bennie Bennett.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_relay11-1.jpgThis year the wishing well was dedicated to the memory of Newberry school district superintendent Bennie Bennett. Carson Lambert | The Newberry Observer

Newberry’s 2016 Relay for Life was held last Friday on the campus of Newberry College.

Cancer survivors were cheered on as they completed the ceremonial Survivor’s Lap.

Gene Shealy, left, and Brian Beck of the Newberry fire department came out to recruit volunteer firefighters.

Representatives of the Pi Beta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority showing their support. Left to right, Toriah J. Caldwell, Myrtle H. Strother, Patricia H. Caldwell, Glendora P. Williams, Genice C.M. Thompson and Barbara Chapman.

Dyqun Meetze, left, and his best friend Preston Jones.

Hundreds of luminaries were lit with each honoring the memory of a cancer victim.

Peacehaven guitarist Geoff Collier.

Peacehaven, a six-piece cover band out of Chapin, donated their time to the event.

Peacehaven vocalist Jennifer Davis.

A unique feature of Newberry’s Relay for Life, this wishing well was donated a year ago.

This year the wishing well was dedicated to the memory of Newberry school district superintendent Bennie Bennett.