Commencement speaker Dr. Randall Balmer joined student speakers Joshua MacIvor-Andersen, Tracie Tucker Sandy, and Kathryn Hylinski in addressing the crowd of 611 graduates and their families, friends, and guests. Dr. Balmer, a professor of American Religious History at Barnard College of Columbia University, spoke on the topic of the “full-time” Christian servant, recognizing the significance of such service and the difference it makes to the individual and society.  The Angels of Harmony Gospel Choir performed a selection titled “The Rising of the Son,” which was composed by current student Jason Collier.

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