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Graduate-I usually refer to Webster when defining words but he did not quite measure up to what I think of when I define graduate. According to Miss Brenda, "graduate" means to end one part of your life and begin another. A degree of advancement. Today we wish to honor several people who are experiencing that in their lives. -Brenda Williams, Graduate Sunday.
Maureen Elizabeth Williams, wife of Adam Williams, received her Masters of Education from the University of Buffalo, in May. Officially known to us as Molly, she has been a part of this church for several years, attending with Adam, helping in Creative Arts Camp and lending a hand with the Teens and Tweens from time to time. Molly has another year in the certification process toward becoming a school counselor. She will continue the process next year and hopes to eventually be employed in that field.
Sarah DePerrior, (shown on the left) a child of our church and daughter of Steven and Dawn DePerrior, graduated from Brighton High School and will be attending University of Rochester this year. She was awarded a four year Rush Rhees academic merit scholarship and is interested in majoring in one of U of R's public health or epidemiology related majors.
Laura Mayes Schweibacher (pictured with her husband) earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, in Vocal Performance and Literature, with a Minor in Opera Stage Directing from the University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, on May 16, 2009.
Michael Blake, son of Andy & Kiki Blake and grandson of Bernice Blake, graduated from the University of Florida in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He plans to work in the healthcare field as an administrator.
Allyson Chapman is the daughter of Pamela Chapman Hines and Ken Hines, graduated from Allendale Columbia last week. She will be attending college in the Fall at a school near Boston.
Hayley Dahlberg, a friend of the Richardsons began attending church regularly last summer. She graduated from Pittsford Mendon High School on June 27th. This Fall, Hayley will begin her study at Alfred State College in Culinary Arts-Baking, Production & Management; a program that meets the high demand for skilled bakers.
Brandon Fleming, son of member Jim Fleming has just graduated from the Law School of Columbia University. He is scheduled to take the bar exam in July and begin work at a law firm in August.
Michelle Erika Gonzo, daughter of Bruce and Cindy Gonzo and granddaughter of Dick and JoAnn Trolley is an honor graduate of Penfield High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in the Fall in the school of Illustration and Design. Michelle is the recipient of Presidential Scholarship. She has been a regular attendee and now volunteers at our summer creative arts camp.
Debra Hawbecker, Daughter of Don and Sandy Hawbecker, graduated from FLCC this year with honors as a paralegal. She is currently in an internship with the Ontario county Attorney.
Josh Labman, son of our music director David Labman, graduated from Pittsford Sutherland High School on June 27th. He will attend Ithaca College for sound recording and viola performance in the fall.
Jason Oaks, son of Bob and Judy Oaks, and brother of Christopher Oaks, graduated from Haverford College, with a BA in East Asian Studies. This coming fall he will begin a PhD program at Cornell University in the Government Department with a major field of International Relations.
Seth Pensgen, the son of Dale Pensgen, graduated from American University with a degree in International Business. He is working with Deloitte & Touche, LCC, an accounting firm in the Consulting Division in Wash. D.C.
Nicholas Eric Trolley graduated from Hamburg High School in Hamburg, NY. He is the son of Drs. Ron and Barbara Trolley and eldest grandson of Dr. & Mrs. Richard Trolley. Nicholas plans to attend Hilbert College in the Fall going into the Criminial Justice field of study.
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