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COMMENCEMENT 2020 CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF TO SEEK, KNOW, LIVE, AND PROCLAIM THE TRUTH VISION STATEMENT Southwest Christian High School exists to develop mature disciples of Jesus Christ who seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth and glorify God through academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. SCHOOL VERSE “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold fast the Word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.” Philippians 2:14-16 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Annebet Pettit holds a BA in English from Furman University where she also studied Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. She also holds an MEd in teaching from the University of Hawaii and has taught middle and high school English for 13 years. She and Tom have been married for 28 years, and she is mom to three Southwest Christian graduates: Jake ‘15, Sophie ’17, and Robby ‘20. GRADUATION HONORS & AppAREL Honors recognition for graduates is based on cumulative grade point average (GPA) and semester credits earned. Honors recognition is given according to the following scale: Summa Cum Laude 4.15 and above Magna Cum Laude 3.95—4.14 Cum Laude 3.65—3.94 2 ORDER OF SERVICE Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar Invocation Ms. Lily Schwen SALUTATORIAN Welcome Mr. Dan Beckering HEAD OF SCHOOL Worship Ms. Miriam Erickson & Mr. T.J. Strommen CLASS OF 2020 Polaris Award Mr. Dan Beckering HEAD OF SCHOOL Salutatorian & Valedictorian Mr. Dan Beckering HEAD OF SCHOOL Introduction of Speaker Mr. Robby Pettit VALEDICTORIAN Commencement Address Mrs. Annebet Pettit ENGLISH FACULTY Presentation of the Mr. Peter Flint Class of 2020 DEAN OF FACULTY Conferring of Diplomas Mr. Dan Beckering HEAD OF SCHOOL Special Music “The Road Home” by Stephen Paulus performed by the Chamber Singers Prayer for Graduates Mr. Rob Wassenaar DEAN OF STUDENTS Video Class of 2020 Benediction Mr. Roger Watchorn BOARD CHAIR Recessional* Toccata - Fifth Symphony by Charles-Marie Widor *Audience: Please stand at this portion of the program 3 Marissa Faith Agrimson John 14:27 University of Minnesota Nursing Thank you to my dad who has always encouraged me to work my hardest, thank you to my mom who has taught me to do everything in love, and thank you to my sister who is a constant source of inspiration for me. A special thanks to all of my teachers and coaches who have invested so much time in me and helped shape me into the person I am today. I am so deeply appreciative of SWCHS and the incredible community that has surrounded me for the last four years. Nathan Michael Amiot 2 Corinthians 12:9 Normandale Community College Undecided I would like to thank my parents for all that they have done for me over these past four years.I want to thank all my friends for making high school a fun experience and for all the fun memories. I also want to thank the teachers for supporting us and always offering to help us out. And most importantly, I want to thank God for all the blessings he has given me and for all the great people he has put in my life. Dalton Charles Atol Psalms 37:4 Undecided Undecided Thank you to my parents for allowing me the opportunity to come here. Thank you to SWCHS for such an incredible community of students and teachers who show they care each and every day. Thank you for challenging me beyond just academics. Thank you for teaching me to be the best man I can be and challenging me to be the best version of myself each and every day. Logan Dale Atol Exodus 14:14 Grand Canyon University Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies Thank you to my parents who have given me the opportunity to attend SWCHS and have a personal relationship with the teachers and God. Thank you to my friends that I have grown closer to and will walk with me through my faith journey. Noah Joseph Beckjorden Proverbs 16:3 Ottawa University Financial Investor, Physician I would like to thank my family and SWCHS for helping me when I needed support and guidance. 4 Mason Boyd Beise 1 Peter 1:8-9 University of Wisconsin Stout Digital Marketing and Technology Thank you to my parents who have helped and encouraged me throughout high school. To my extended family for believing in me and supporting me in all that I did and all that I will do. To my teachers for answering my many questions. To my coaches, I don’t think I would have been able to achieve all that I accomplished without your help. To my teammates, you’ve made sports fun. Peter Frost, thanks for being a great mentor to me. I have learned a lot from the two years I’ve known you. I want to shout out to my friends; I couldn’t have done it without you all. Joshua Michael Boen Ecclesiastes 8:15 Winona State University Nursing Thank you to my parents who have loved me and raised me to be a man of God. I would like to thank my little sister for constantly pushing me to become better and be on time for school. I would like to thank the teachers at CHA and SWCHS for motivating me to pursue my career in science and for helping me to better myself. Finally, I would like to thank my friends who have stood by me through the good times and the bad. Caden Joel Boike Romans 8:28 University of St. Thomas Business Thank you to my parents who have done so much for me and provided all the opportunities for me to be successful. They push, support, and inspire me on a daily basis and are the greatest example of hard work. Also, I wanted to thank my teachers at SWCHS for supporting me and giving me a lasting education. They never fail to represent Jesus and have put me on a path for success after high school. I do not take them and their dedication for granted. Lastly, I wanted to thank my friends. They have been with me through thick and thin, while providing a lifetime of memories and laughs. I’m going to miss them like crazy, because the boys are the true heroes. David Nicholas Brain Isaiah 41:10 University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management Finance I want to thank my parents for their never ending support and love not only throughout my four years at SWCHS but throughout my entire life. I would not be the person I am today without the loving challenges that I have always received from both of my parents. I also want to thank my two younger brothers, Jon and Luke, for always being my best friends. My last two years of high school have been even more fun having Jon here with me. Finally, I want to thank the faculty here at SWCHS for their commitment to me and their commitment to making me a better student every day I have been at SWCHS. 5 Jonah Paul Caldwell-Tautges Proverbs 18:15 Milwaukee School of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey through high school. Thanks to my teachers for helping me learn, my friends for keeping things fun and most of all, thanks to my family for always being there when I needed you. You have all helped me remain driven towards success, and I hope to make you proud. Annika Alice Cameron Job 37:14 Iowa State University Psychology, Doctorate Degree: Occupational Therapy Thank you, Mom and Dad, for helping me with my academics, creating my wack sense of humor, loving me unconditionally, and always being willing to bring things to school when I forget them. I also want to thank my sisters, Kiera and Nora, for cracking jokes with me. You inspire me so much with how you love Christ! I want to thank my teachers for not only teaching us the curriculum but also going beyond that to teach us how the content applies to our lives and relationships with Christ. Finally, I would like to thank my friends for being the most epic friends I have ever had. You guys are so amazing and inspire me every single day! Adam Michael Cavalieri Romans 8:28 North Dakota State University Business I would like to thank my entire family. My aunts, uncles, grandpas, and grandmas. You have been very influential in my life, and I am very grateful for the role models in Christ that I have to follow. I would like to especially thank my mom and dad for always helping me through the difficult times and showing me the path that God wants me to take. I would also like to thank all the teachers at SWCHS. All of them are a true blessing. Finally, I would like to thank all my friends for all the crazy memories we have made over the years. Nathan Jesse Chant James 1:2-4 Normandale Community College, then University of Minnesota Physical Therapy or Sports Medicine I would like to thank my teachers and coaches for passing on their knowledge and wisdom to me, so I can move forward in life with those skills. I would like to thank my friends for making this four year experience meaningful, and I hope to remain close throughout these coming years in life.