Roll Credits...

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

Warren Beth, Volunteer

John Caldart, Volunteer 
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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