Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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LEFT: For the 1 45th time, graduates turned their tassles to join the alumni ranks. Ruth Bourquin and Brenda Brennan follow Dan LeClerc in the symbolic gesture BELOW: It may have taken Sherry Rumble a bit longer to get her degree, but her smile was matched with her 1 28 classmate ' s happy grins. ABOVE Jeanne Fitzgerald, Nancy Fox, and Tim Garner all check the looks of their diplomas. LEFT: President Penn and Ken Inskeep exchange not only a diploma, but a few comments as well. Commencement 25

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128 Students Become §S|f Franklin Alumni May 26th For the 1 45th time, Franklin College conducted its Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. Franklin alumnus Dr. J. Ralph Beaty spoke at Baccalaureate service where he challenged students to seek the third choice in their lives. Dr. I. George Blake led the dedication of the Robert Homer Kent memorial Chapel window. The Gathering also sang in the service. Dan LeClerc, representing the Class of 1979, reminded people not to forget the past. LeClerc also read a special congratulatory letter from President Jimmy Carter. Bachelor ' s degrees and Academic Honors were given to the 1 1 8 Spring graduates; 1 students received their degrees December 1 0. Honorary degrees were awarded to the Rev. Dr. J. Ralph Beaty, Thomas W. Braden, and Commencement speaker George Doup. Dr. George V. Launey was awarded the Roger D. Branigin Excellence in Teaching Award. 4w si ABOVE: Dr. George V. Launey was awarded the Roger D. Branigin Excellence In Teaching Award at Graduation. ABOVE: At the request of Senior class representative Dan LeClerc, President Jimmy Carter sent his words of encouragement to the graduates. TOP: The Third Choice was the topic Baccalaureate speaker Dr. J. Ralph Beaty. ABOVE: George Doup was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree. Doup was also the Commencement speaker. 24 Commencement

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26 Alternative Living