From the desk of Cathy Harvey, Administrative Assistant to the Deans of Shepherds College
Whenever I see a modern day
movie, I marvel at the list of credits that roll by detailing all the people it
took to produce the film including the song list and artists. Name after name flows up and off the screen, crediting
all those lending a role in the production.
I always feel bad for the worker bees who garnish but a breath of space
for their invaluable part in the completion of the piece. The names often roll by so quickly, there is barely
time to read their full name and job title, so I have made a point to sit
through all the credits attempting to read their names as a nod of respect to
the work they also did beyond the big name actors who played leading roles—and
besides, some of best music flows with the credits. Without this roster of blue collars, there
would simply be no film to enjoy.
With that in mind, I would
like to script a nod of thanks to all the folks who helped create the Shepherds
College graduation events and give paper applause, at least, to their good work
and dedication. This is my attempt to
remember everyone over the last five months who crafted their piece of the
puzzle that so beautifully shaped Baccalaureate and Commencement 2015. If I missed your name, I sincerely apologize,
and please know how appreciated you are!
Roll credits, please!
Cue Lift High the Lord Our Banner from Integrity Music as you read the credits.
In alphabetical order:
Baccalaureate
Dennis McNabb – Resident Song Leader (all 5 years)
Mark Mulder – Chose the resident Baccalaureate Prayer
Commissioners
Nate Peterson – Audio & Sound
Daniel Smith – Oversaw and guided the resident
Baccalaureate Prayer Commissioners
Aaron Solomon – Program Greeter
Gary Spiegel – Opening prayer
Samuel Zdancewicz – Scripture reader
Faculty/Staff Ensemble
Jordan
Debbink – Ensemble music arranger, singer and Baccalaureate pianist
Elyse Cyr
Amy DeBurgh
Andrew Kolkman
Hand Bell Choir
Kim DeVrou – Director
Gail Bartman
Jamie Flower
Susan Frail
Gayle Freeman
Becky Henline
Rebekah Marvel
Seth Peters
David Rich
Lisa Wetzel
Resident Prayer Commissioners:
Dan Condor
June Furman
David Koss
Gary Spiegel
Corrie Vanderhenght
Friday Celebration Dinner Reception
Jordan Debbink – Pianist
Audrey Oswalt – Caterer
Student
Servers:
Abby
Grabinski
Isaac
Helfrich
Micah
Muma
Ashley
Nelson
Becci Terrill – Table Decorations
Graduation Day
Audio, Sound
John Andrus
Kit Luchterhand
Color Guard
Michele McGarry – Coordinator
Gloria Dahlberg
Dave Fantl
Sue Frail
Andrew Gilchrist
Gloria Pavuk
Aaron Solomon
Dave Slye
Melba Wright
Trinity International University – Flag poles and
stands
Cupcake Reception
Chef Cassandra Comerford
Sue Kurschner – Culinary Arts Paraprofessional
Second
Year Culinary Arts Student Servers:
Abby Grabinski
Kirsten Graybill
Isaac Helfrich
Jonathan Ingram
Joshua Maher
Geovanni Melendez
Julian Melendez
Micah Muma
Ashley Nelson
Torrey Ryan
Grant Ugolini
Greeters, Ushers, Escorts
Nancy Amstutz
Sherri Collicott
Dan Dark
Amy DeBurgh
Jonathan Ingram
Bill Kraiss
Pam Kraiss
Willetta McVicker
Donn Mogford
Gary Spencer
Gary Spiegel
Cindy Weitzel
Grounds, Domestics & Parking Lot Team
Dave Slye, Facilities Administrator
Steve Gillmore, Maintenance Supervisor
Denise Gillmore, Domestics Supervisor
John Caldart, Volunteer
Faith Davidson
Faith Davidson
Gayle
Freemen
Sue
Frail
Jessica
Gobeli
Becky
Henline
Dick Koehn
Jocelyn
Monroe
Jo
Ellen Paul
Seth
Peters
Tess
Spahr
LouAnne
Stevens
Bob
Theilig
Gerald Warriner
Photographers
Corrie Ladd
Abby Wohlgemuth
Plant Decorations
Owen Lackey, Horticulture Instructor
Second
Year Horticulture:
Andrew Bickelhaupt
Suzanne Dean
Tommy Hayward
Joey Martin
Willetta McVicker
Olya Porth
Cherokee Thompson
Student Choir
Steve Jensen – Director
Sandy Jensen – Pianist
Michael Bayer
Nathan Ford
Abby Grabinski
Andrew Gummow
Jonathan Isaac Helfrich
Jonathan Ingram
Karilyn Johnson
David Jones
Katalin Lehman
Joey Martin
Rashard McCoy
Jonathan McGowan
Willetta McVicker
Geovanni Melendez
Julian Melendez
David Moran
Micah Muma
Ashley Nelson
Kathryn Norton
Crystalanne Nystrand
Olya Porth
Wade Philips
Torrey Ryan
Amy Spieker
Nee Dow Too
Ellie Treiber
Zachary Wandel
Gretchen Winter
Videography
Brian Canright
Guilia Hoke, Union Grove High School Media Arts
student volunteer
Volunteers
Judy Anderson – steamed all new flags and graduation
gowns-no small task!
Julie Anderson – Processional/Recessional door holder
and graduate line guide
John Andrus – Music for Class of 2015 electronic
yearbook
Johnnie Mae Evans – Ironed color guard shirts
Gretchen Hansen/Gigi’s Joy Photography – Photographer for Senior Photo Day, Baccalaureate and the Graduation Celebration
Miranda Kasprzak – Class of 2015 electronic yearbook,
“From Dream to Reality”
Pam Kraiss – Stapled the commencement programs
Kathi Sawyer – Processional/Recessional door holder
Karen Seifer – Cleaned and disinfected the closet
designated for Color Guard uniforms, hand addressed all the graduation
invitations, put together flags
I Peter 4:10 says, “Each one
should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, thereby administering
the grace of God in its many forms,” and at this exciting time of year when we
have an opportunity to showcase the hand of God during Baccalaureate and
Graduation, it’s Shepherds Ministry community at its best, plus many
volunteers, all working together as one unified family.
So thank you, everyone, who contributed your part(s) of
the puzzle that fashioned the whole glorious finished product!
“Now to him who is able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…
to him be glory…”!
-Ephesians
3:20
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