2005 Miracle Yearbook

Commencemint Waves of people, long lines of cars,and fluttering black academic regalia gave the morning of May 7 an esepcially festive flair. As graduating seniors streamed into the Callan Athletic Center gymnasium,checking in, fixing their mysterious hoods, and finding their places in line, family and friends looked for seats in the Doden Field House,tickets and cameras in hand. The Cedarville University Brass Choir, led by Professor Charles Pagnard, provided music for the day. When the melody of "Pomp And Circumstance" reached seniors' ears as they marched into the Field House, many of them felt a bit melancholy, but they were also excited. Dr. Brown welcomed the attendees. Next, Dr. Milliman read the Scripture selection, Psalm 25.1-10 Dr. Brown then returned to the podium and delivered his commencement address, referencing cultural icons as well as biblical principles to point out the importance of having passion in life for the right things After Dr. Brown's address,Senior Class President JoeIle Marquardt presented him with the class gift, new signs for the north entrances to the dorms The class then rose to sing its song,"In Christ Alone."Some cried. Finally, Dr. Wood presented the candidates for graduation, and Dr. Brown began to confer the degrees, with Professor Matthew Moore reading graduates' names Graduates received diplomas in portfolios and Bibles on their way across the platform. Jennifer Lynne Tuttle was the last to receive her degree: she waited at center stage until her classmates had all returned to her seats, and then, with a tremulous smile, moved her tassel from the right to the left. Cheering finally overtook the Field House. .1!! Stephanie LoDico said, "I couldn't believe that graduation day—my last day—had actually arrived As a freshman, it was the one day that I had been working towards and imagining But as a senior, it was the one day that represented how much God worked in my life and blessed me over the last four years." 264 Spring h C Dr. Brown awards Cedarville alumnus Major General Loren M. Reno of the United A States Air Force an honorary doctorate for his incredibly history of service to country and community. assAf '•A; Graduating seniors stand and parents look on as Dr. Brown welcomes the crowd to t