10 0 :z :z m % n m :z m % -I I All students enter college knowing that one day the time will come for his or her graduation. Every student works hard to eventually meet this ultimate goal. May 3, 2008 was the long awaited day for 651 students and marked the completion of their graduation requirements. All of these students were able to walk up and receive their diploma, signifying their graduation from Cedarville University. This year the Commencement speaker was Kay Coles James. She is the former Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and founder of The Gloucester Foundation, which is an organization dedicated to identifying, training, and nurturing African American leaders. James encouraged the University's graduating class, "When you take your robes off today, be prepared to put on your game face." She challenged the class to become students of culture, able to defend positions based on biblical principles. Referencing Ephesians 6:10, James concluded, "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God." In honor of their fellow classmate Dan Knudsen, the class of 2008 presented the University with a financial donation. This will be used to help remodel a men's residence hall for the benefit of male students with disabilities. As the ceremony ended, family and friends gathered to congratulate their graduate on his or her achievement. These men and women have ended one time period of their life and are now going on to new and great adventures. Tarah Wolf shows her excitement as she faces graduation and an upcoming summer wedding. These graduates from the Bible department are full of excitement and anticipation as they prepare to walk. Erin Rodgers expresses joy and a feeling of accomplishment after receiving her diploma.
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