2002 Miracle Yearbook

Co This senior is excited to begin her career as a nurse. In line with tradition, the graduating nursing and engineering majors joined together for their convocation ceremonies. The Engineering Convocation was held on Friday, May 31 at 1:30,and the Nursing Convocation was held at 3:30 p.m.on the same day. The Elmer W.Engstum Department of Engineering Convocation was a time of encouragement as professors were able to share their thoughts with the graduates. Following greetings from Dr. Paul Dixon,the graduates received words ofwisdom from Dr. Lawrence Zavodney,the chair ofthe department. The guest speaker for the afternoon was Dr. Eugene Apple who spoke about'What's really Important," focusing on important character qualities that he felt represented the department. Among the qualities listed in the Emily Evans and Michelle Ruhlman enjoy the final moments of being nursing majors. NS program were creativity, compassion,love, and resourcefulness. A reception followed the recognition ofthe graduates. Later in the same afternoon, the senior nursing majors enjoyed their convocation. The nursing majors were able to hear from the chair oftheir department, Dr. Irene Alyn. The nursing department,in their missions statement, explains, "We are devoted to God's service through the ministry ofnursing." Sixty nursing majors accepted their nursing pins according to the long tradition within the field ofnursing. The convocation was a time in which the nursing majors could hear from their friends and mentors within the department,and it was also a special time shared with their fellow students. Seniors 275