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FIRST PERSON Nate Degner, Educator and Worship Arts Director
Nate Degner ’92 grew up surrounded by Olivetians. His grandparents, the Revs. Frank and Nellie Enoch, went to “Old Olivet” and graduated in the 1930s. His late mother, Ruth (Enoch) Degner, graduated in 1951, and his sister and most of his aunts, uncles and cousins also found their way to campus. Family reunions were naturally held during Olivet’s Homecoming Weekend. By the time he was looking for a college to attend, Nate was so familiar with the campus and professors that he was confident Olivet was the right fit. He didn’t even apply anywhere else.
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“The most important aspect of my experience at Olivet was the spiritual component to everything . . . having professors and mentors, such as Dr. George Dunbar, who cared for and prayed with me changed the course of my life.”
Nate and Laura Degner
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