Conference students
earn diplomas at Goshen College Commencement April 26
GOSHEN, Ind. --
Thirty-three Indiana-Michigan Conference students were among the 236 candidates
who received diplomas at Goshen College's 111th Annual Commencement April 26.
Brittany R. Albrecht, daughter of Tom and Dee Albrecht of
Goshen, received a bachelor's degree in art. She is a 2005 graduate of Bethany
Christian Schools and attends Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship.
Lydette S. Assefa, daughter of Dagne and Carol Weaver Assefa of
Indianapolis, received a bachelor's degree with majors in English and history.
She is a 2005 graduate of Warren Central High School and attends Shalom
Mennonite Church.
Sara L. Becker-Hoover, daughter of Merlin and Eileen
Becker-Hoover of Goshen, received a bachelor's degree in social work. She is a
2005 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends College Mennonite
Church.
Paul E. McDougal Boers, son of Arthur Boers and Lorna
McDougall of Elkhart, received a bachelor's degree with a major in
communication and a minor in music. He is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian
Schools and attends Prairie Street Mennonite Church.
Kaitlin M. Boss, daughter of Krissie
Boss of Elkhart, received a bachelor's degree with a major in social work and a
minor in American Sign Language. She is a 2005 graduate of Concord High School
and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church.
Monica S. Cender, daughter of Norman and Karen Cender of
Goshen, received a bachelor's degree in social work. She is a 2005 graduate of
Bethany Christian Schools and attends Holdeman Mennonite Church.
Rebecca J. Davidhizar, daughter of Roger
and Rebecca Plaster of Middlebury, received a bachelor's degree with a major in
nursing and a minor in psychology. She is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian
Schools and attends First Mennonite Church.
Jessica A. Fridley, daughter of George and Barbara Fridley of
Elkhart, received a bachelor's degree in social work. She is a 2004 graduate of
Bethany Christian Schools and attends Fellowship of Hope.
Nathan D. Graber, son of Peter and Mary Graber of Elkhart, received
a bachelor's degree with a major in history and a minor in Spanish. He is a
2004 graduate of Elkhart Central High School and attends Sunnyside Mennonite
Church.
Nathan J. Grieser, son of Michael and
Elisabeth Grieser of Goshen, received a bachelor's
degree in music. He is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends
East Goshen Mennonite Church.
Charity M. Grimes, daughter of Daniel and Brenda Grimes of
Goshen, received a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. She is a 2005
graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends Berkey Avenue Mennonite
Fellowship.
Christina M. Histand, daughter of James
and Linda Histand of Goshen, received a bachelor's
degree with a major in psychology and a minor in Spanish. She is a 2005
graduate of Goshen High School and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church.
Joel A. Horner, son of Carl and Stephanie Horner of
Wakarusa, received a bachelor's degree in business. He is a 2005 home school
graduate and attends Shore Mennonite Church.
Benjamin M. Jacobs, son of Randall and Rachel Jacobs of Goshen,
received a bachelor's degree with a major in English and a minor in Bible and
religion. He is a 2005 graduate of Goshen High School and attends Assembly
Mennonite Church.
Aaron D. Keister, son of Gary and
Norma Keister of Goshen, received a bachelor's degree
with a major in physical education and a minor in business. He is a 2005
graduate of Goshen High School and attends College Mennonite Church.
Allison N. Landis, daughter of Douglas and Joy Landis of
Mason, received a bachelor's degree in psychology. She is a 2005 graduate of
Mason High School and attends MSU Mennonite Fellowship.
Andrew Gunden Landis, son of Geoff Landis
and Liz Gunden of Goshen, received a bachelor's
degree with a major in music and a minor in theater. He is a 2005 graduate of
Goshen High School and attends College Mennonite Church.
Annerose A. Lederman, daughter of Roland and Betty Leichty of
Wakarusa, received a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a 2005 graduate of
Bethany Christian Schools and attends Holdeman Mennonite Church.
Andrew D. Mark, son of Jeff Mark of Bristol and Kathy Mark
of Goshen, received a bachelor's degree with majors in molecular biology/
biochemistry and business. He is a 2004 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools
and attends Kern Road Mennonite Church.
Benjamin I. Martin, son of Mike and Susan Martin of Wakarusa, received
a bachelor's degree with a major in business and a minor in environmental
studies. He is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends Olive
Mennonite Church.
Michael L. Martin, son of Linford
and Elaine Martin on Middlebury, received a bachelor's degree with a major in
communication and a minor in graphic design. He is a 2005 graduate of Bethany
Christian Schools and attends First Mennonite Church.
Vilma Rosario-Varela Padilla, Goshen, received a bachelor's degree
with a major in Spanish and a minor in conflict studies. She attends Iglesia del Buen
Pastor.
Luke D. Penner, son of Milbert and Ruth Penner of
Indianapolis, received a bachelor's degree in social work. He is a 2004
graduate of Bethany Christian Schools, Goshen, and attends Shalom Mennonite
Church.
Leah R. Roth, daughter of John and Ruth Roth of Goshen, received
a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian
Schools and attends Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship.
Landon J. Rupp, son of Russ and Rita Rupp of Wakarusa, received
a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting and a minor in business. He is a
2003 graduate of NorthWood High School and attends
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Emily E. Shantz, daughter of Steven
and Kathryn Shantz of Goshen, received a bachelor's
degree with a major in art and a minor in writing. She is a 2005 graduate of
Bethany Christian Schools and attends Assembly Mennonite Church.
Benjamin J. Shenk, son of Dale and Karen Shenk of Goshen, received
a bachelor's degree with a major in physics and a minor in mathematics. He is a
2005 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends Sunnyside Mennonite
Church.
Jesse S. Shoemaker, son of Ron Shoemaker and Pat Springer
Shoemaker of Goshen, received a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary with
concentrations in international studies, music and Bible and religion.
He is a 2002 graduate
of Concord High School and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church.
Leslee S. Smucker, daughter of Gregory
and Barbara Smucker of Goshen, received a bachelor's
degree with a major in music and a minor in art. She is a 2005 graduate of
Bethany Christian Schools and attends Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship.
Laura J. Stoesz, daughter of Randall
and Ellen Stoesz of Indianapolis, received a
bachelor's degree in English. She is a 2005 graduate of Pike High School and
attends First Mennonite Church.
Ellen M. Wagner, daughter of William Wagner of Engadine, received a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a
2005 graduate of Engadine High School and attends
Wildwood Mennonite Church.
Sampson D. Woelk, son of Frank and
Mollie Woelk of Newport, Wash., received a bachelor's
degree in Bible and religion. He is a 1997 graduate of Newport High School and
attends East Goshen Mennonite Church.
Tyler J. Yoder, son of John and Martha Yoder of Goshen, received
a bachelor's degree with a major in Bible and religion and a minor in peace and
justice studies. He is a 2005 graduate of Goshen High School and attends
Sunnyside Mennonite Church.
Dr. Stephen Ainlay, a native of Goshen and 1973 Goshen College
graduate, presented the commencement address. He is president of Union College
(Schenectady, N.Y.), a sociologist by training and has a distinguished record
as a scholar, teacher and administrator.
Commencement was held
at 3 p.m. in the college's Roman Gingerich Recreation- Fitness Center on
Sunday, April 26, 2009, following an 11 a.m. Baccalaureate service in the
Church-Chapel, with President James Brenneman preaching.
Goshen College,
established in 1894, is a residential Christian liberal arts college rooted in
the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The college's Christ-centered core values
-- passionate learning, global citizenship, compassionate peacemaking and
servant-leadership -- prepare students as leaders for the church and world. Recognized
for its unique Study-Service Term program, Goshen has earned citations of
excellence in Barron's Best Buys in Education, "Colleges of
Distinction," "Making a Difference College Guide" and U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best
Colleges" edition, which named Goshen a "least debt college."
Visit www.goshen.edu.