Commencement May 11, 2018 | Mankato, Minnesota Welcome We welcome you to this ceremony of commencement at Bethany Lutheran College. We are proud of these graduates, confident that they have grown both intellectually and spiritually during their days here. Your presence at this milestone in their lives is another sign of your support and love, which has continued over many years, and which we know they deeply appreciate. It is our prayer that Bethany Lutheran College, and especially the lessons learned here, will remain in the lives of these young men and women on whichever paths they are led by the Lord. Order of Procession The commencement ceremony begins with the procession of participants. The chair of the faculty assembly leads the procession carrying the college mace, followed by the college president and the officiants, including the vice president of academic affairs, a member of the board of regents, and the chaplain. The graduation marshal follows the officiants and leads the rest of the procession. The emeriti lead the faculty, who march in order of seniority, and the graduates follow the faculty. Banners are carried by junior marshals and represent the various academic divisions of the college. Academic Apparel Today’s graduates and faculty members are wearing ceremonial regalia that conform to traditions and practices of the academy. The graduates are wearing black gowns with an open pointed sleeve. Ceremony participants with advanced or terminal degrees wear gowns that represent their earned degree. Those holding a master’s degree wear a gown with an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The oblong shape is square cut in the back, the front section tailored with an arc cut. Those who have earned a doctorate wear a gown distinguished by velvet trim on the front facings and three stripes on the sleeves. This trim may be black or may have color identifying the individual’s major field of academic achievement. Ceremonial regalia also includes academic hoods. The size and cut of the academic hood indicates the level and type of degree an individual holds. The lining of the hood, in Bethany’s case red and white, indicates the school colors and the outer velvet trim indicates the bachelor of arts degree. As with the bachelor’s hood, the lining of the master’s and doctor’s hoods have the same color designations of the school where the degree was earned and velvet trim indicating the field in which the degree is held. White: Arts, Letters, Humanities Pink: Music Yellow: Science Olive: Business Dark Blue: Philosophy Cream: Social Science Light Blue: Education Sage Green: Physical Education Citron: Social Work Brown: Fine Arts Salmon: Public Health Scarlet: Theology Canary: Library Science Photography & Video Professional photography and video will be taken at today’s ceremony. Bethany will be sending one 4"x 6" photograph to each graduate. Candid photographs from the ceremony will be available to download and a video link will be available from the commencement web page: www.blc.edu/spring2018. Commencement Ceremony Pre-Ceremony Music Undecim by Randall D. Standridge Conductor, Hayli Mathe Hymn For A Child setting by James Swearingen Conductor, Bailey Rogotzke Olympiada by Samuel R. Hazo Conductor, Prof. Benjamin Faugstad Processional Music* Highland Cathedral arranged by Jay Dawson Bethany Concert Band, Directed by Benjamin Faugstad *Please rise when the procession enters the gymnasium Invocation Chaplain Donald Moldstad Director of Campus Spiritual Life College Choir All Those Who Trust in Christ (Jerusalem) - H. Parry, 1916 Directed by Dennis Marzolf All those who trust in Christ are blest And find in Him eternal rest; This world’s allurements we despise And fix on Christ alone our eyes. Through Him we heirs of heav’n are made; O Brother, Christ, extend Thine aid That we may firmly trust in Thee, And through Thee live eternally. O Christ, our Savior, Helper Friend, Be with us till our journey’s end. In mercy guide us by Thy grace Till we behold Thy glorious face. Though Satan rage, His pow’r is gone His thundering roar can harm us none Our strong Defender hurls him down, And wins for us a heav’nly crown. Author unknown, 1607; 2. K. Stolshagen, 1550-94 2 Welcome Gene R. Pfeifer, PhD President, Bethany Lutheran College Commencement Address Mikel Lauber Conferring of Degrees Eric K. Woller, PhD and Honors Vice President of Academic Affairs Gene R. Pfeifer, PhD Rev. Herbert C. Huhnerkoch Chairman Bethany Lutheran College Board of Regents Distinguished Gene R. Pfeifer, PhD Alumnus Award Presentation/Acceptance Richard L. Bartsh, MD Closing Remarks Gene R. Pfeifer, PhD College Choir On My Heart Imprint Thine Image Genevan Psalter, 1551; Arr. A. Fremder **At this time the choir encourages alumni, family members, and anyone who has a special place in their heart for this arrangement to join the choir in the singing of this anthem. On my heart imprint Thine image, Blessed Jesus, King of Grace That life’s riches, cares and pleasures Have no power Thee to efface. This the superscription be: “Jesus Crucified for me” Is my life, my hope’s foundation, and my glory and salvation. T.H. Kingo, 1634-1703 Benediction Chaplain Donald Moldstad *Please remain standing for the recessional Recessional Music The King Across The Water by Bruce Fraser Conductor, Prof. Benjamin Faugstad 3 Bachelor of Arts Graduates Alexa Rae Alfred Dustin Dean Edmison Kenneth Joseph Johnson New Ulm, Minn. Mayer, Minn. Otsego, Minn. Biology Business Administration Business Administration Clay Christopher Anderson Neil Thomas Eichten Jamar Aikeem Kelly Anoka, Minn. Wabasso, Minn. Saint Paul, Minn. Mathematics Communication Business Administration Coriann Anderson Dakota Ellinghuysen Rachel Elizabeth Kurtenbach Apple Valley, Minn. Peterson, Minn. Cottonwood, Minn. Psychology Biology Communication Elizabeth Janemarie Austin Kirsten Anne Elyea Brett James LaBore Tomah, Wisc. Hartley, Iowa Woodbury, Minn. Music Studio Art Communication Alexander Jack Babcock Lindsey Michelle Ewings Patricia Marie Lilienthal Elk River, Minn. Lakeville, Minn. Lengby, Minn. Exercise Science Exercise Science History Bailey Frances Bautch Timothy David Faugstad Lydia Ivy Lonnquist Winona, Minn. Scarville, Iowa Boyd, Minn. Elementary Education Business Administration, History English, Theatre Jeremy John Becker Emily Lynn Fisher David Michael Luehring Coon Rapids, Minn. Barnum, Minn. Oconomowoc, Wisc. Business Administration Business Administration Media Arts Justine Marie Bennett Brandyn T. Frelix Lucas John Malimanek River Falls, Wisc. Minneapolis, Minn. Albert Lea, Minn. Graphic Design Business Administration Biology, Chemistry Hannah Bockoven Walker Nicholas Froehling Kari Ione Marzinske Sahuarita, Ariz. Hanska, Minn. South Saint Paul, Minn. English Communication Chemistry Peter Sanbourne Bockoven Jordan Michael Grams Sarah JoAnn Meilner Sahuarita, Ariz. Mankato, Minn. Lewiston, Minn. History Legal Studies Media Arts Alexis Renae Brooks Jessica Gail Grimsley Abigail Elizabeth Merritt Winnebago, Minn. Waconia, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Business Administration Communication English Broderick Burton Brown Joshua Lyle Grove Magen Kay Meyer North Mankato, Minn. Rochester, Minn. Spring Valley, Minn. Psychology Psychology Legal Studies Danielle Nicole Cagle Daniel L. Halvorson Brittany Rachelle Moldstad Trimont, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Elementary Education Engineering Sciences Music Averi Nacole Cash Kevin Michael Harris Nicole Alyce Moldstad Ottumwa, Iowa El Paso, Tex. Mankato, Minn. Psychology Exercise Science Biology Shaquille Cassell Brooke A. Henning Anna Elizabeth Nelson St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda Worthington, Minn. Cannon Falls, Minn. Legal Studies Business Administration Communication Kathleen Jayne Crnokrak Joshua Jablon Taylor Ann Nordhausen Monticello, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Saint James, Minn. Elementary Education Business Administration Educational Studies William Christopher Dolen Dexter Gabriel Jackson II Kayla Renee Norris Eau Claire, Wisc. Chicago, Ill. North Mankato, Minn. Business Administration Communication Elementary Education 4 Bachelor of Arts Graduates Rachel Amanda Olsen Zachary Alan Rinehart Erin Joyce Strom North Mankato, Minn. Kiester, Minn. Mankato, Minn. English Communication English Michael Martin Opitz Bradley John Rose Adam Edwin Tecken Winthrop, Minn. Le Sueur, Minn. George, Iowa Engineering Sciences Exercise Science Chemistry Beret Esther Ouren Brady James Rose Jenny Noreen Thompson Saint Peter, Minn. Le Sueur, Minn. Lake Mills, Iowa Music, Theatre Business Administration Psychology Chanwook Park Marcus Andrew Ruiz Tyler Jordan Voigt Andongsi, Democratic People’s Trinidad and Tobago Oconomowoc, Wisc. Republic of Korea Media Arts Media Arts Media Arts Sara Marie Sandmeyer Adam John Wacholz Cynthia Mackenzie Pawlitschek Good Thunder, Minn. Lakeville, Minn. Saint Paul, Minn. Business Administration Business Administration Psychology Karissa Rose Schlottman Morgan Anna Wenninger Benjamin Pepper New Ulm, Minn. Winthrop, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Business Administration Elementary Education Biology Hayes Joseph Schneider Elise Grace Widmer Hai Trieu Phan Chaska, Minn. Yukon, Okla. Pilsen, Czech Republic Media Arts Music Engineering Sciences Amber Renae Schulz Lydia Joan Wildauer Anna Marie Pipenhagen Amboy, Minn. Port Washington, Wisc. Elk River, Minn. Psychology Biology Business Administration Shelby Lynn Sicheneder Zeffie Rose Woods Maureen Ragner Watertown, Minn. Hillsboro, Wisc. Shiocton, Wisc. 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