From Eastern Mennonite University:
Congratulations to the following 27 students from southeastern Pennsylvania who will be awarded bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Mennonite University on April 26. We celebrate their accomplishments, congratulate their parents, and thank the many EMU donors and stakeholders who enable our dedicated faculty and staff to prepare students “to serve and lead in a global context.”
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Jacob Derstine, Harleysville, Biology. Satisfied cross-cultural via InterMenno in Germany. December ’08 grad. Parents Henry and Donna.
Emily Derstine, Souderton, Justice, Peace & Conflict Studies, minors in Spanish, Sociology, and Missions. Semester in Washington Community Scholars’ Center. Parents Mike ’86 and Dawn.
Aaron Freed, Quakertown, Environmental Science and History, minor in Biology. Middle East cross-cultural. Parents Darryl and Patti.
Jordan Good, Harleysville, Psychology, minor in Youth Ministry. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents Philip and Deborah.
Kim Gross, Perkasie, Camping, Recreation & Outdoor Ministry, minors in Sociology and Psychology. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents Dennis and Janet.
Daniel Landes, Hilltown, Communication, minor in Political Studies. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents Steven ’80 and Sandra ’80.
Jolie Mbuzi, Quakertown, Social Work. Cross-cultural waived as bi-cultural student. Parents Joel and Marlyne Nfongo.
Ben Ruth, Harleysville, Biology, minor in Mathematics. Honors program. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents Marlin and Sharon ’72.
Julian Bender, Philadelphia, Psychology, minor in TESL. Middle East cross-cultural. Parents Ross and Sylvia ’76.
Natalie Bonilla, Reading, Nursing. Peru cross-cultural. Honored as Cords of Distinction recipient. Parents Juan and Alicia.
Laura Cattell, Honey Brook, Environmental Science and Justice, Peace & Conflict Studies. Middle East cross-cultural. Honored as Cords of Distinction recipient. Parents Leslie and David.
Rachael Clemmer, Harleysville, Nursing. South Africa cross-cultural. Honored as Cords of Distinction recipient. Parents Mike ’83 and April.
Matthew Gehman, Parkesburg, Accounting and Economics. China cross-cultural. Parents Lois ’73 and David ’73.
Bethany Hertzler, Telford, Nursing. India cross-cultural. Parents Ron and Laurel.
Kristina Landis, Harleysville, Biology, minor in Art. Honors program. Middle East cross-cultural. Parents Steve ’77 and Rosemary ’78.
Ben Moyer, Doylestown, Business Administration, minor in Economics. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents James and Pamela.
Isaac Shelly, Hatfield, Business Administration. China cross-cultural. Parents Jim and Brenda.
Emily Sims, Perkasie, Congregational & Youth Ministry, minor in Sociology. South Africa cross-cultural. Parents Troy and Brenda.
John Tyson, Lansdale, Biblical Studies. Middle East cross-cultural. Parents John and Barbara.
Jessica Caroff, Green Lane, Psychology, minors in Business Administration and Accounting. Nigeria cross-cultural. Parents Allen and Jennifer.
Mattie Horning, Morgantown, Photography, minor in Art. India cross-cultural. Parents Lavern and Patsy.
Trevor Weaver, Perkiomenville, Environmental Science, minors in Biology and Business Administration. Turkey cross-cultural. Parents Dale and Lisa.
Maria Bowman, Bally, Liberal Arts with Elem. Ed. Licensure, minor in Justice, Peace & Conflict Studies. India cross-cultural. December ’09 grad. Parents Greg and Ellen ’74.
Kristen Green, North Wales, Liberal Arts with Elem. Ed. Licensure. Newfoundland and Labrador cross-cultural. December ’09 grad. Parents John and Loretta.
Miles Musselman, Harleysville, International Business. South Africa cross-cultural. December ’09 grad. Parent Kendall ’84 (mother Jeanine ’85 passed away in March 2007).
Randi Neason, Reading, Nursing, minor in Psychology. Semester in Washington Community Scholars’ Center. December ’09 grad. Parents Kelly and Lisa.
Julie Varkey, Philadelphia, Nursing. China cross-cultural. December ’09 grad. Parents Geevarughese and Rosamma.
For more information about this year’s keynote speaker, the 2009 class gift, and more click here.
From Goshen College:
Nine Franconia Conference students are among the 236 candidates planning to receive diplomas at Goshen College’s 111th Annual Commencement April 26.
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Katharine E. Derstine, daughter of John and Sheryl Derstine of Blooming Glen, will receive a bachelor’s degree in business. She is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.
Lauren K. M. Eldredge, daughter of Scott and Alice Eldredge of Abington, will receive a bachelor’s degree in art. She is a 2005 graduate of Abington Senior High School and attends Ambler Mennonite Church.
Cody B. Felton, son of Jonathan and Rebecca Felton of Quakertown, will receive a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Perkasie Mennonite Church.
Sheldon C. Good, son of Don and Diane Good of Telford, will receive a bachelor’s degree with majors in communication and business. He is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Salford Mennonite Church.
Evan C. Moyer, son of Robert Moyer of Harleysville, will receive a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Perkasie Mennonite Church.
Mercy A. Oyana, daughter of Crispin and Annette Oyana of Philadelphia, will receive a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. She is a 2005 graduate of Central High School and attends West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship.
Janna E. Reiff, daughter of Dennis and Anna Mary Reiff, will receive a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing and a minor in women’s studies. She is a 2004 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Souderton Mennonite Church.
Gregory J. Yoder, son of Jerold and Beth Yoder of Perkasie, will receive a bachelor’s degree with a major in music and a minor in secondary education. He is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Perkasie Mennonite Church.
Lindsay E. Yoder, daughter of Kermit and Eva Yoder of Perkasie, will receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Deep Run Mennonite Church East.
Dr. Stephen Ainlay, a native of Goshen and 1973 Goshen College graduate, will present 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 is 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.
From Hesston College:
Hesston College will grant associate degrees to 157 graduates during commencement exercises Sunday, May 3. The following southeastern Pennsylvania student candidated for a degree:
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Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences – Early Childhood Education: Christine Nicole Bishop, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
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