The 2008 graduating class at Eastern Mennonite University included ten people from Franconia Mennonite Conference:
Nathan J. Benner of Telford graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science. He is the son Arlin and Donna Benner and a member of Finland Mennonite Church.
Deric R. Delp of East Greenville received a B.S. in accounting with a minor in finance. He is the son of Robert and Nancy Delp and a member of Swamp Mennonite Church.
Brian C. Hackman of Emmaus received a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. He is the son of Joseph and Marcia Hackman and a member of Swamp Mennonite Church.
Elizabeth C. Hagey of Lansdale received a B.S. in liberal arts. She is the daughter of Brian and Maryann Hagey and attends Salford Mennonite Church.
Bradley S. Kolb of Spring City graduated cum laude with a B.S. in camping, recreation and outdoor ministries and a minor in Bible and religion. He is the son of Paul and Beth Kolb and a member of Hersteins Mennonite Church.
D. Jolene Kratz of Telford graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in liberal arts and elementary education licensure, and a minor in history. She is the daughter of Floyd and Debra Kratz and a member of Souderton Mennonite Church.
Jonathan D. Miller, also of Telford, received a B.S. in biology. He is the son of Ronald and Elizabeth Miller and attends Franconia Mennonite Church.
Peter L. Nelson of Harleysville graduated cum laude with a B.A. in communication and minors in mathematics and theater. He is the son of Paul and Dawn Ruth Nelson and a member of Salford Mennonite Church.
Maria J. Rodriguez of Harrisonburg, Va. received a Master of Arts degree in school counseling. She is the daughter of Steven and Rosemary Landis and a member of Franconia Mennonite Church.
EMU President Loren Swartzendruber conferred degrees on 411 members of the class of 2008, during the 90th annual commencement ceremony, held April 27 on the front lawn of campus. EMU provost Beryl H. Brubaker gave the main address, entitled “A Metaphor for Remembering.” Dr. Brubaker is retiring after serving 37 years in various teaching and administrative roles at EMU.
In addition, Eastern Mennonite Seminary awarded Timothy D. Moyer a Master of Divinity degree during its 59th annual commencement on April 26. He is a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church and will be serving as pastor at Vincent Mennonite Church in Spring City. Dr. Marva J. Dawn, who is a teaching fellow in spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, gave the commencement address on the theme “Spirit Equipped.”
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