四虎影院 Magazine Rainy Weather, Sunny Day
Heavy rain forced Commencement inside but didn鈥檛 dampen spirits as the college held two services May 3 to accommodate all guests.
Lisa Beamer, wife of 9-11 victim Todd Beamer and author of 鈥淟et鈥檚 Roll,鈥 the heroic story of United Flight 93, spoke to the graduates. In the days following the 9-11 tragedy, Lisa Beamer became a symbol of hope, faith and grace, appearing first during President Bush鈥檚 speech after the attacks, and then on many national television shows. She has established the Todd M. Beamer Foundation to benefit the children of 9-11 victims. She and Todd graduated from鈥圵heaton College in Illinois.
Lord Paul and Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree received the 四虎影院 Medal, which recognizes individuals whose lives embody the principles associated with the Christian character of the college.
The Ridley-Trees have been deeply involved in the Santa Barbara community and have given significant gifts to a wide variety of organizations.
Students honored at the service included: Will Gulley and Juri Otsuka鈥(Dean鈥檚 Award); Amanda Sparkman (Dave Dolan Award); Brett Isselhardt and Kerith Marcantonio (Kenneth Monroe Award) and Keith Luna (Faculty Scholarship Award).