For the third consecutive year, there were two recipients of the Lytle Graduating Senior Award. They were Jacqui Lenée Johns (Picture 3), Catlettsburg, a Political Science major, and Meagan Ellissa Lamb (Picture 4), a Spanish major from Nashville, Tn. One nominator described Lamb as “One of the truest examples of someone whose heart is enthralled and captured by Jesus Christ.” Wrote another, “One who shows much courage in seeking missions opportunities— locally and while studying abroad in Costa Rica and on mission trips; always keeping heart, eyes, and ears tuned to those who need help spiritually or physically.” Of Johns, a nominator wrote that she is “One who never fails to be a faithful friend and leader on campus as well as in their hometown. One active in the Christian ministries here on campus, and showing devotion to Christ by working continuously in the human trafficking and refugee mission field.” Said a professor in nominating her, “This student has been incredible. The only thing more notable than this individual’s academics is their commitment to Christian service; faithfully attending two local Baptist churches—Faith and Georgetown—for Bible study and Worship, as well as regular campus worship.” Noting that there were numerous nominations in each award category, Rev. Holden said, “Our recipients are people whose lives reflect a servant’s heart, and whose Christian faith is lived out each day with courage and authenticity.”
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Setting goals, but not in concrete; following a plan, but remaining flexible.
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Staying focused, but being willing to turn aside to assist others.
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Moving ahead, but not so fast that you fail to smell the flowers along the way.
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Taking a bow, rejoicing in your success but applaud those who had a part in your success.ing
As part of the service, each graduating senior was presented with a copy of the Good News Bible. A gift from the Marshall Center, it is made possible through an endowment established by Mrs. Maribeth P. Hambrick, Class of 1949, and Wanda P. Higbee, Class of 1957. This was the 20th year that graduates have received a copy of the Good News Bible from the Marshall Center. The late Robert Bratcher, a 1941 graduate, was the New Testament translator of the Good News Bible and also chaired the Old Testament translation committee. Archived video of Baccalaureate – https://livestream.com/georgetowncoll/events/7343074
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Awardees receive a certificate, a monetary gift, and the heartfelt appreciation of the College community. Funding for the awards is provided by the families of the beloved Georgetonians for whom the awards are named. The speaker for the evening was Rev. Dr. Robert G. Baker, Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, pictured with President Greene. Baker is himself a Georgetown College graduate, Class of 1975, and currently serves as a Trustee. His message was entitled “Sermon From a Graduation Card,” so named, he told the graduating seniors because it was a graduation card with the question ‘What is Success?” that inspired his talk. The question was answered in four points as Dr. Baker elaborated on each one with a variety of Biblical references and real-life examples: GC MAGAZINE | FALL 2017 | 22