Photo Highlights from the Class of 2026's Arrival

Last month was buzzing with the sights and sounds of first years arriving on campus to begin their new lives as Soka students. Enjoy these photo highlights from the activities and events held to welcome their arrival.

A large gathering of masked students applaud as they are seated in the Performing Arts Center
Two women wearing jerseys and masks are on stage reading from sheets of paper, into a microphone. The girl in the foreground is in a wheelchair and has a cast on her foot.
A group of students smile and hold up peace signs to the camera as they pose for a selfie.
A female student smiles as she plays a string instrument on stage
A large group of masked students are applauding and shining their cell phone lights.
Two women pose for the camera, one is holding a peace sign, and the other is masked
A group of students are standing in a vertical line, some are masked, others are smiling
President Ed Feasel smiles as he stands at the podium and addresses the Class of 2026.
A group of ten students smile and hold their hands in a claw-like pose during the Welcome Reception
The Class of 2026 sit at circular white tables on the Campus Green during the Welcome Reception
The Class of 2026 sit at circular white tables on the Campus Green during the Welcome Reception
A group of ten students wearing jerseys smile and hold up peace signs on stage