Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Graduates David Williams and Dennis Doran are probably reflecting on their years at FWBC as they cross the street from Library to Founders. J.,-- ' Terry Fittro and his wife and Marie Atwood and her husband, Tim '86, pose happily for the swarm of photographers. joseph Butora accepts congratulations from the President after receiving his diploma, N,-4 Mel Zumbrun and his wife Teresa are in a celebrative mood as they say goodbye to good ole' BC and all their friends. .4-5-S. . C jim McHugh, holding his diploma recording a BS in Christian Counseling, flashes a victory smile. 1' TS- 'fits -f - K- if - , sQxg.Q,Q. i ' ' y 3 N5 , is Z I , I l V2 '- bn-,E , j Bachelor of Science graduate David McDeavitt gives his mother a hug following the graduation ceremony.

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Tassels Turn The sun was shining and a breeze blew the 45 graduates' tassels as they marched down the sidewalk towards Founders Auditorium for Commencement. It was Saturday morn- ing, May 9. Two flags led the way for the processional, followed by the board members, the faculty, the staff, and the graudates. Pomp and Cir- cumstance greeted the procession as they entered Founders, Directed by jay Platte, the Chorale sang The Lord Is My Shepherd. Then, the ad- dress was given by Dr. Bruce Dunn concern- ing the most useful English word-no. Dr. Richard Dugan presented the class of 1987, and Dr. Donald Gerig accepted them for graduation. Forty-three of the 45 gradu' ates were present to accept their diplomas and congratulations from the board and Dr. Gerig. Seven graduates received an Associate of Arts degree, 30 received a Bachelor of Science, and eight received a Bachelor of Arts. Rev. William Gerig welcomed the seniors into the Alumni Association following the conferring of degrees. Then, the audience joined in singing the Alma Mater. After the recessional, the seniors were sur- rounded by family and friends, congratulat- ing them on their accomplishment. Founders front lawn was full of people who had come to rejoice with the graduates, The sun was shining on their blue robes as the breeze blew the seniors' tassels which were now on the left side of their caps. 1 .L!,y s ,Q , , Bachelor of Arts graduate Lorraine Meek is congratulated by Dr. Gerig after she The graduates hold their diplomas asthey march triumphantly from Founders. Groups of receives her diploma and Summa Cum Laude honor friends and relatives quickly gathered around them ... .Al 'L n-E Bachelor of Arts graduate David Maxwell is surrounded by his brothers after the Bachelor of Science graduate Ramon D5-Mond Prepares to join his graduating class for graduation the processional,

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The earth movers appeared in October, changing forever our view from the rhird floor window, f ' 11' --H597 .rf ' .W-If N, ,.- Q I 4. ... A -7..L'rg131 , .. - Y. '. g ,Mig - V, -'ep 'e --- - ' - 1'va.a4gan-Q-49+-'f.a1f.-,,:'1?' fl Qs, - . - ,,, - ' - A ... ,Q V-,., - . .4- WWA . . , Nw -- .u Q., 4 r , I ' '. ::l' ,- aff im. 2. A J u By the end of May the building was ready for the first broadcast. jerry Boyers, FWBC Board member and owner of EDIFICE Construction Mangement, Wauseon, Ohio, was the general contractor for the building.