Graduates, Mark Day, left, and David Hill, right, eagerly await the big moment on graduation night, June 12, 2009, at Tennessee Bible College. Also gathering in the TBC library, behind them, are Kerry Duke, dean, and Malcolm Hill, president.

Mark Day, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., earned a bachelor's degree in religious education.

Midea Liao of Wuhan, China, earned a bachelor's degree in religious education.

Helen Wang of Wuhan, China, earned a bachelor's degree in religious education.

David Hill of Cookeville earned a master of arts degree in Christian Doctrine and Apologetics.

Joshua Brown earned a two-year preaching diploma.

Gathering together in the TBC library before making their way to the commencement ceremony are, from left, graduates Joshua Brown, David Hill, Mark Day, Helen Wang and Midea Liao.

Enjoying graduation night, June 12, 2009, at Tennessee Bible College are, sitting from left, Malcolm Hill, TBC president; Glenn B. Ramsey, vice president; and, standing, Kerry Duke, dean; Joshua Brown, two-year diploma; Mark Day, bachelor's degree in religious education; Midea Liao, bachelor's degree in religious education; Helen Wang, bachelor's degree in religious education; David Hill, TBC public relations and missions director, master of arts degree in Christian Doctrine and Apologetics; and Paul Wilmoth, assistant to the president.

Faculty members and graduates prepare to enter the TBC chapel for the commencement ceremony.

Eager to begin graduation are, from left, graduate David Hill, TBC President Malcolm Hill, Vice President Glenn B. Ramsey and dean Kerry Duke.

A chapel full of well-wishers await the entrance of the graduates.

Faculty members and graduates proceed down the aisle to the singing of the hymn "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah."

Members of the TBC faculty stand along the commencement stage. They are, from left, Paul Wilmoth, Glenn B. Ramsey, David Hill, Malcolm Hill and Kerry Duke.

Graduate David Hill, who also serves as director of public relations and missions at TBC, leads singing during the commencement processional.

TBC President Malcolm Hill offers a few opening remarks.

The graduates and audience members listen as the president gives his opening remarks.

TBC dean Kerry Duke delivers the commencement address.

Graduates Midea Liao and Helen Wang listen intently to the words of wisdom imparted on graduation night by dean Kerry Duke.

Joshua Brown happily accepts his two-year diploma from TBC President Malcolm Hill.

Mark Day is glad to have his bachelor's degree in religious education.

Helen Wang grips her B.R.E. degree as she leaves the commencement stage.

Midea Liao cheerfully accepts her B.R.E. degree.

David Hill, who earned the master of arts degree in Christian Doctrine and Apologetics, receives his hood.

Malcolm Hill offers closing remarks.

Everyone enjoys refreshments after the graduation ceremony.

Lisa Hill is proud of her graduating husband, David.

New graduate Mark Day finds another use for the TBC license plate.

Another graduation night come and gone at Tennessee Bible College.