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ests arriving for the Oct. 16 inauguration of . The ceremony, held in the Historic Everett of Directors in May. “I am humbled 944 1Board nity Lutheran College,” the new president continue the legacy of Trinity’s unique mission as a biblically-centered institution. He also made references to nanotechnology, describing it as “paying attention to the smallest of details.” In the same way, “Trinity’s small size is a tremendous advantage,” he said, speaking of the mentoring opportunities that exist between faculty and students, as well as the ability for the college’s administration to boldly pursue creativity and innovation. The event featured the Touring Ensemble and the Trinity Choir, who also led the audience in the first public singing of “We Hail Thee, Trinity,” a new alma mater composed for the occasion by Michael Miller, Professor & Interim Chair of Music & Worship. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Trinity’s Campus Center.
Article by Mark Jackson. Photos by Katie VanBeek. Photos (clockwise, from top, far right): Board Chair Ernie Fosse (’64) congratulates President Reed following the investiture and the official announcement of his appointment. President Reed pauses with Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson before the ceremony at the Everett Historic Theatre. Ed Hawxhurst, Special Advisor to the President and Trinity Education Foundation trustee, greets President Reed at the reception. Several faculty pause for a photograph prior to the academic procession. From left: Professor Susan Houglum, Academic Dean Emerita Jean Wahlstrom, Professor David Ellingson, President Reed, Professor Stuart Webber, and Professor Emeritus Daniel Bloomquist. The Rev. Susan Kirlin-Hackett, Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lake Stevens, WA, offered the final blessing. She is Dean of the ELCA Northwest Washington Synod’s Sno-Isle Cluster, whose pastors meet weekly on Trinity’s campus.