2013 Miracle Yearbook

At 9:55 on an overcast Saturday morning in the first week of May, the Doden Field House is filled with an anticipatory buzz. The graduating class has waited four long years,and in some cases even longer,for this day. The 648 graduates received their diplomas and will begin the next phase in life, whether it be gradu- ate school or the work force. Dr. Brown gave the Com- mencement Address, speaking about the importance of engaging culture as Christ-followers in this world. After Dr. Brown smiled and greeted his way through the I've dreamt about graduation day for a long time, and today it came true. My last four years at Cedarville have been incredible. I wouldn't trade them for any- thing." line of graduates, handing out their long-awaited diplo- mas, he moved on to giving out some special awards. There were seven recipients of the Faculty Scholarship Award, which Cedarville awards to those who main- tained a 4.0 GPA. In addition, students Amber Strick- land and Justin Nichols received the President's Trophy for academic and personal excellence. Awards or not, all thes graduates deserved recognition--they earned their diplomas through hard work and academic rigor. 1. This year 648 seniors walked across the platform. Engaged couple Sandi Patton and 2. Caleb Wagner help each other fix their regalia. 3. Electrical Engineering honor society stud' n edents James Smyly, Josiah Franklin, Aer°5 Niemic,and Kyle Girtz recount hapPY as they wait for the ceremony to begin. 4. While walking in the processional, Michelle Strickland smiles as she sees friends and family.