Regina Shands Stoltzfus

Graduates Elliot Wilder and Alex Roth of Hesston, Kan., Vincent Sorrells of Cedar Park, Texas, and Yohannes Setiadi of Banyuwangi, Indonesia pose for a photo after Hesston College Commencement May 8.

Heidi Zehr of Tiskilwa, Ill., receives a hug and encouraging words from faculty member Maria Day.

Kelsey Schrock of Wellman, Iowa, (left) and Liz Miller, class of 2010, (right) celebrate Schrock’s graduation with faculty member Karen Sheriff LeVan (center).

Curtis Denlinger of Perkasie, Pa., receives his Hesston College diploma from President Howard Keim. Denlinger was one of 139 students to receive a diploma. Other weekend events included a pinning ceremony for 48 nursing students, a commissioning service for three pastoral ministries graduates and recognition events for six graduates of the Disaster Management Program and seven Aviation and Air Traffic Control graduates.

Regina Shands Stoltzfus

Faculty member Luann Yutzy places a stole on the shoulders of Pastoral Ministries graduate Dan Coburn of Accident, Md., as Coburn’s wife, Marlena looks on. The Pastoral Ministries Program commissioned five graduates. This year’s graduates are the 24th class to complete the program, bringing the total number of Pastoral Ministries graduates to 133.

2010 Hesston College Commencement sophomore speaker Travis Duerksen, Canton, Kan.

2010 Hesston College Commencement sophomore speaker Angela Bishop, Souderton, Pa.

Kayci Detweiler of Kokomo, Ind., receives her Hesston College diploma from President Howard Keim at the college’s centennial commencement. Detweiler and 136 classmates received diplomas. Other weekend events included a concert by the college’s European Chorale which departed May 11 on a three-week tour and three performances of Doubt, a one-act play directed by sophomore Matt Lehman.