A candlelight vigil will be held tomorrow night at 9 p.m. in front of the main campus for Aubree Butts, one of the two victims who died in an automobile crash in Paris on June 3.

Students who come are asked to bring their own candle. A lime green ribbon, Butts’ favorite color, will be provided.

Butts, a class of 2012 alumna who played on the women’s basketball team at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was on route with three other teammates to Paris High School to watch a summer league basketball game, according to a university release.

Assistant principal Teresa Wells said Butts had great work ethic, a tremendous moral ethic and was talented on the court, playing ball like she loved to do.

“She’s really in a better place than the rest of us,” Wells said. “But I hope that everyone would just slow down and think of how precious life is, and Aubree did that. She lived life to the fullest.”

Student activities director, Allison Stamey, said these recent events shows how true the Farmer Family is.

“In times of happiness and in times of tragedy we come together,” Stamey said. “Whether you’re an alumni, a community member, or a current student, we’re all part of the same family.”

Wells also said the response to Butts’ death is characteristic of Farmer Pride.

“Anytime something has ever happened like that some group somewhere will come together to honor the deceased, it’s exactly what Farmer Pride is about,”  Wells said. “It’s all about Farmer Pride and we use that phrase a lot but this is when it really shows up. It’s still honoring those who were a part of our family. ”

Stamey also said she hopes students take something from this experience.

“I hope they take from it that every day is a gift from God,” Stamey said. “And to enjoy that day and to live it to the best of their ability because Aubree did.”