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Tabor College Celebrates 100th Commencement Exercises

May 24, 2010

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Lyndon Vix, an attorney with Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson, & Kitch in Wichita,Kan., and the chairman of the Tabor College Board of Directors, gave his advice on life to the 2010 graduating class of Tabor College at the college’s 100th Commencement Exercises held May 22 in the Joel H. Wiens Stadium.

Tabor College Chairman of the Board Lyndon Vix gives the graduating class life advice during his keynote address at Tabor’s Graduation. Vix is a 1982 graduate of Tabor College and now works as an attorney with the law firm of Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson, & Kitch in Wichita Kan.

Tabor President Dr. Jules Glanzer conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees and two associate degrees on students from the Hillsboro campus. Seventeen Bachelor of Science and 29 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees were awarded to students from the School of Adult and Graduate Studies in Wichita. In addition, for the first year in the college’s history, Master of Business Administration degrees were given to eight students from the Wichita campus.

“The fact that this year there are exactly 100 bachelor’s degree graduates on the Hillsboro campus is just a little serendipity,” said Vix.

The stadium bleachers were packed for the college’s first outdoor commencement. All previous exercises were held in the school’s gymnasium. Although the sun was shining brightly, the blustering winds forced the graduates to hold onto their hats as they received their diplomas.

The ceremony began with the invocation by Teresa Pearson, Adult and Graduate Studies class representative, followed by an official welcome from President Glanzer. The audience then sang “Be Thou My Vision” accompanied by the Tabor College Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Richard Cantwell, Professor of Instrumental Music.

The Professor Fran Jabara Leadership Awards were presented to seniors Andrew Wiens, Topeka, Kan., and Heidi Glanzer, Abilene, Kan. Both received cash awards and plaques in honor of the leadership skills they demonstrated during their time at Tabor College, as well as for their future leadership potential.

Graduates Andrew Wiens, Topeka, Kan., and Graduate Heidi Glanzer, Abilene, Kan., receives the Professor Fran Jabara Leadership Award from President Jules Glanzer. The award is given in honor of the leadership skills they exhibited while at Tabor and their future leadership potential. Wiens is a biblical and religious studies, philosophy, business administration, and history major. Glanzer is an English and secondary education major.

After the presentation of the awards, Aaron Whitelaw, from Milwaukee Wis., gave the graduation address on behalf of the Hillsboro campus students, followed by the anthem, “My God Is a Rock,” sung by the Tabor College Choir, conducted by Dr. Brad Vogel, Professor of Choral Music.

The second graduation address, given on behalf of the students from the School of Adult and Graduate Studies, was presented by Benjamin Marquez, a student from Wichita in the Bachelor’s of Science program. Kayla Vix, Wichita, read the scripture, Psalms 73: 21-28, before the keynote address began.

In his speech, “Everything You Need to Know About Life in 15 Minutes or Less,” Vix shared tips on life he learned “just by living it.”

The first thing he told the graduates is that they don’t know anything. “I’m not talking about knowledge, I’m talking about knowing,” Vix said. “Knowledge is simply accumulating facts; knowing is making that knowledge work for you.”

He warned the graduates that as they start the rest of their lives, they’re going to be the equivalents of freshman all over again. He went on to say although the students don’t know anything, they know enough.

“Now, I’m talking about knowledge,” Vix said. “Thanks to the professors of Tabor College you have the knowledge you need and for that reason, you should take your next step with confidence.”

He also said Tabor had prepared the graduates in another way. Being at Tabor meant that the students had run into Jesus in some way, at least once or twice. Vix said those encounters will have an impact on the students’ lives, even if they don’t realize it now.

Other advice offered by Vix included buying insurance, making use of experts, developing perspectives, singing, appreciating the past, being humble, being loyal, taking a moment before reacting, setting their contentment bar low, and that the worst and best parts of their lives are yet to come.

In closing, Vix told the graduates one more thing: to forget the title of his speech.

“Never believe that you have learned everything there is to know about life,” he said. “Never stop questioning; never stop learning. The graduates were presented by Provost Dr. Lawrence Ressler. Dr. Doug Miller presented the gold honor cords, while Dr. Glanzer presented the diplomas. Gift Bibles were given to the graduates on behalf of the Alumni Council by Director of Alumni, Marlene Fast.

Graduate Torey Hett, Marion, Kan., receives his diploma from Tabor President Jules Glanzer while Dean of Adult & Graduate Studies Tona Leiker, Dr, Doug Miller, and Lyndon Vix watch in approval. Hett is a business administration major.

Senior Class President Roxanne Stauffer, Millford, Neb., gave the graduating class response, which was followed by the audience singing the Tabor Hymn, “Redeemed of God,” accompanied by the band. Julianna Richardson, Grant, Neb., concluded the ceremony with the benediction.

Tabor College Class of 2010

Associate of Arts

• Gabrielle Mackenzie Brandt, Wichita, Liberal Arts
• Manissa JoAnn Hull, Solomon Kan, Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts

• Christina L. Addison, Valley Center, Health/Physical Education
• Andrew Adrian, Buhler, Graphic Design; Painting
• Kristen Jade Allen, Cheney, Communications-Communication Studies; Management
• Jason Thomas Aubrey, Bartlesville, Okla., Health/Physical Education-Sport Studies
• Erin (Runge) Barocia, Newton, Communications-Communication Studies; English
• Andrea Nicold Batista, Hagerman, N.M., Biology; Secondary Education
• Jefferson L. Been, JR., DeBeque, Colo., Business Administration-Management
• Garrent James Boyer, Vista, Calif., Business Administration-Management
• Mike Brouillette, Hillsboro, Health/Physical Education
• Nicholas Lee Brown, Hillsboro, Mathematics; Secondary Education
• Jessica Nicole Burden, Little Elm, Texas, Elementary Education
• Katheryn Abigail Camp, Fresno, Calif., Elementary Education
• Alyssa Rachelle Catron, Minneapolis, Education Studies
• Ashley Marie Cohlmia, Wichita, Biology
• Joseph Andrew Cook, Rockwall, Texas, Business Administration-Sport Management/Marketing
• Leigh Cathryn Costello, The Colony, Texas, Psychology
• Janna Diane Darrow, Denver, Colo., Childhood Education
• Jared DeRusha, Willow, Okla., Natural and Mathematical Sciences-Biology
• Dustin Matthew Dick, Hutchinson, Christian Ministry-Youth Ministry; Business Administration-Management; Mathematics
• Erin Rebecca Dick, Corn, Okla., Elementary Education
• Jason P. Dietzel, Pigeon, Mich., Business Adminstration-Management
• Brett Levi Drone, Ridgway, Ill., Psychology
• Kory Bryce Faul, Chandler, Texas, Business Administration-Accounting/Finance & Management
• David James Fleming, Jonesboro, Ga., Social Science-History
• Zach A. Gillis, Fort Collins, Colo., Business Administration-Sport Management/Marketing
• Heidi Lynn Glanzer, Abilene, English; Secondary Education
• Steven Joseph Gramza, Olathe, Business Administration-Marketing; Music
• Daniel Warren Hann, Phoenix, Ariz., Psychology
• Jeffrey L. Harden, Ashland, Computer Science: Management
• Emily Nicole Heizelman, Buhler, Chemistry; Secondary Education
• Torey C. Hett, Marion, Business Administration-Management
• Cody Wade Hiebert, North Newton, Business Administration-Management & Marketing
• Sarah-Marie Hoduski, Bonner Springs, English
• Jeffrey N. Hussong, Pine City, Minn., History; Secondary Education
• Julie L. Huxman, Hesston, Business Administration-Accounting/Finance
• Richard Dean Johnson, Hillsboro, Business Administration-Management & Marketing
• Bret R. Jost, Henderson, Neb., Business Administration-Management & Agribusiness
• Joshua Dean Jost, Salt Lake City, Utah, Communications-Communication Studies
• Jessica Marie Kelly, Hillsboro, Biology; Psychology
• Emerson J. Kochem, Marechal Candido Rondon, Brazil, Business Administration-Management
• Kelli Ann Kopper, Cimarron, Educational Studies
• Leah Beth Kopper, Garden City, Christian Ministry-Youth Ministry
• Kirsten Leigh Krehbiel, Pretty Prarie, Christian Ministry-Mission; Communications-Performing Arts
• Amanda Jean Krier, Beloit, Educational Studies
• Carly Nicole Kroeker, Henderson, Neb., Natural and Mathematical Sciences-Biology; Psychology
• Kyle Wayne Kroeker, Hillsboro, Elementray Education
• Andrea Denise Kuntz, Abilene, Graphic Design; Music; Painting
• Geoffrey Daniel Lanham, Fort Collins, Colo., Business Administration-Marketing
• Michael Allen Lawrence, Perry, Social Science-History
• Demetrius Antoine Leakes-Cox, Orlando, Fla., Health/Physical Education; Coaching
• Andrew S. Looper, Marion, Business Administration-Management & Marketing
• Chelsea Dawn Malone, Ellinwood, Business Administration-Sport Management/Marketing
• Heidi Rae McCarthy, Liberal, Athletic Training
• Adam Scott McPeck, Gettysburg, S.D., Social Science-History
• Emily Nadine Miller, Hillsboro, Humanities-Biblical/Religious Studies; Church Music
• Brent Charles Nelsen, Peyton, Colo. Business Administration-Management & Marketing
• Bethany Ruth Neufeld, Newton, History; Social Science-History & Political Science
• Emily Anne Olson, Newton, Communications-Journalism; Music
• Heather N. Olson, Hillsboro, Elementary Education/Special Education
• Rebekah Christine Paulus, Apple Valley, Calif., Communications-Communication Studies; International Studies
• Stacy Beth Polkinghorne, Great Bend, Communications-Organization Communications
• Crystal Janae Prieb, Hesston, Computer Science; Mathematics
• Dallas Dean Pruitt, McPherson, Graphic Design; Integrated marketing
• Emily Jane Railsback, Hillsboro, Graphic Design; International Studies; Painting
• Janae Marie Remple, Meade, Communications-Journalism; Biblical & Religions Studies
• Amanda Retting, Glenpool, Okla., Psychology; Social Welfare
• Sean Michael Retting, Colorado Springs, Colo., Business Administration-Management
• Juliana Dawn Richardson, Grant, Neb., Business Administration-Accounting/Finance
• Peter J. Richert, Hillsboro, Health/Physical Education
• Andrea Nytra Robinson, Broken Arrow, Okla., Health/Physical Education-Sport Management
• Little J. M. Rogers, Glenpool, Okla., Health/Physical Education-Strength/Conditioning; English
• Victor William Rogers, Hillsboro, Mathematics; Secondary Education
• Beth Romero, Cimarron, N.M., Psychology; Social Welfare
• Audra Lee Schenk, Delphos, Biology
• Amy Elaine Schmidt, Corn, Okla., Communications-Organizational Communications; Integrated Marketing; Missions
• Aaron Joseph Schmucker, Buhler, Mathematics; Secondary Education, Coaching
• Carrie Renee Schroeder, Hillsboro, Social Welfare; Biblical & Religious Studies
• Daniel Lee Sigley, Hillsboro, Athletic Training; Health/Physical Education-Strength/Conditioning
• Jacob A. Sivells, Marble Falls, Texas, Business Administration-Management, Information Systems
• Jenny T. Soulias, San Marcos, Calif., Elementary Education
• Jessica Marie Spunaugle, Wichita, Biology, Biochemistry
• Roxanne Stauffer, Milford, Neb., Communications-Organizational Communications
• Kaleb J. Sullivan, Riley, Business Administration-Agribusiness; Environmental Science
• Jera Ranae Teselle, Downs, Business Administration-Management & Marketing
• Rachel Joy Unger, Ferndale, Wash., Mathematics; Secondary Education; Biblical & Religious Studies
• Brianna Leigh Unrau, Goessel, Psychology; Social Science-Social Welfare
• Erin Marie Vance, Concordia, Elementary Education
• Heidi Rochelle Versaw, Center, Colo., Elementary Education
• Kayla Anne Vix, Wichita, English; Biblical & Religious Studies
• Alyssa Kaye Voth, Hesston, Mathematics; Secondary Education
• Austin Michael Wahl, Hesston, Biology-Environmental Biology; Painting
• Faith M. Wanja, Wichita, Psychology; Social Welfare
• Amanda L. Wann, Lindsborg, Communications-Journalism; International Studies; Integrated Marketing
• Ryan S. Watson, Quanah, Texas, Athletic Training
• Megan Nicole Wedel, Moundridge, Business Administration-Management
• Aaron C. Whitelaw, Milwaukee, Wis., Health/Physical Education-Sport Management
• Josh L. Whitwell, Marion, Psychology
• Andrew Wesley Wiens, Topeka, Biblical & Religious Studies; Philosophy; Business Administration-Management; History
• Briana Danielle Willems, Sedgwick, Biology
• Rusty E. Wright, St. James, Mo., Business Administration-Management

Bachelor of Science

• Trae John Briscoe, Wichita, Christian Ministry
• Ronald David Burkholder, Wichita, Business Administration
• Lindsey Rae Fithian, Derby, Business Administration
• Kevin w. Giles, Wichita, Business Administration
• Jeff Scott Hummel, Wichita, Business Administration
• Kerry R. Kite, Wichita, Business Administration
• Cassaundra A. Linnebur, Wichita, Business Administration
• Benjamin R. Marquez, Wichita, Christian Ministry
• Matthew Scott McCauley, Haysville, Business Administration
• Keith D. McEntire, Valley Center, Business Administration
• Joel Scott Norman, McPherson, Business Administration
• Heather Dawn Potucek, Mulvane, Business Administration
• Lisa M. Schiffelbein, Wichita, Business Administration
• Ryan M. Simpson, Wichita, Christian Ministry
• Gavin C. Thunberg, Wichita, Business Administration
• Cheri Lynn Wright, Ellinwood, Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Tammy Dee Barber, Haysville
• Nicci D. Begnoche, Clay Center
• Rebel D. Benton, Hutchinson
• Shana M. Brown, Derby
• Tracy Diane Buresh, Wichita
• Andrea Kay Clark, Hutchinson
• Orion Dyson-Smith, Wichita
• Kelly R. Fields, Wichita
• Melinda Marie Fields, Wichita
• Scott R. Hadley, Wichita
• Cassy Marie Jimenez, Wichita
• Marlene Diane Kozik, Wichita
• Shannon Leigh Neal, Wichita
• Janelle R. Nelson, Wichita
• Julie Annette Norrod, Wichita
• Abigail Lynn Oliver, Augusta
• Pauline A. Paul, Presque Isle, Maine
• Teresa K. Pearson, Clay Center
• Sara Philbrick, Hutchinson
• Evelyn Dorothy Furst Ptiman, Wichita
• Constance Ann Rudkin, Wichita
• Patricia Irene Rust, Andover
• Betty Lorena Scarbrough, Wichita
• Bobbi Lynn Schrag, Moundridge
• Chandra Renee Seal, Valley Center
• Lisa M. Tebb, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
• Tracy Lynn Trammell, Hutchinson
• Jessica Lynn Ward, Wichita
• Annette M. Wasinger, Andover

Master of Business Administration

• Matthew Sullivan Cox, Hillsboro
• Karen J. Davis, Haysville
• Allison Dl DiAlberto, Wichita
• Lora A. Harjo-King, Okmulgee, Okla.
• Melinda Ann Karns, Wellington
• Edward B. Kind, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Todd Allen Lewis, Wichita
• Joetta Beth Whitcomb, Amsterdam, Netherlands