Summer 2007 - Hannibal-LaGrange University

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12 Graduation A graduate generally wears two faces. One is the face of a giddy teenager entering into the college world, excited about all the friends to be made and the fun times to be had. The other is the face of an adult, preparing to take a step forward into the “real world” with head held high and armed with an abundance of knowledge and the tools needed to succeed in life. Whichever face graduates choose to wear after they walk across the stage has a lot to do with how well the institution has prepared them. The faculty of Hannibal-LaGrange College are confident they are sending capable adults out into the world prepared and instilled with the college motto “Knowledge for Service.” On May 5, 2007, the campus of Hannibal- LaGrange College overflowed with 178 graduates, family, and friends as the school celebrated its commencement exercises. The College conferred an additional 57 degrees in December, totaling 235 graduates for the 2006-07 academic year. Dr. Woodrow W. Burt, president of Hannibal-LaGrange College, welcomed guests and praised the graduates on their accomplishments. “This is a highly significant occasion on our campus. In fact to a great extent, this is what we are all about,” said Burt. “For these graduates this day marks the achievement of goals set long ago and met through diligent study and personal sacrifice. For the families and friends of graduates, this day marks the fulfillment of dreams shared and fostered through the years.” Burt congratulated the graduates on their tremendous achievement. “Graduates, William J. Bryan once wrote, ‘Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved,’” continued Burt. “You sit here today because years ago you made a significant choice, and in turn you have achieved an important goal in your life. On behalf of the entire HLG family, we commend and congratulate you.” The speaker for this year’s commencement was U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof. Elected to Congress in 1996, Hulshof is serving his sixth term as the U.S. Representative serving the 25 counties in northeastern and central Missouri that make up Missouri’s Ninth Congressional District. Hulshof extended his best wishes to the class of 2007. “You have completed this part of your life’s journey. You have grown, you have matured, and you have received a unique and complete education,” said Hulshof. Congressman Hulshof addressed the graduates and audience on the strong influence of family and the value represented in the HLG college motto. “One of the reasons why I am such a fan of this institution, Hannibal-LaGrange College, is because of the values that you communicate—values that I share. Those values are emulated in that motto or that creed ‘Knowledge for Service.’” Hulshof went on to describe the ultimate example of service
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