Tennessee Bible College President Malcolm Hill looks forward to the 2008 commencement exercises.

Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville honored five new graduates during commencement exercises on June 13. Gathering for the occasion are, in front, from left, Glenn B. Ramsey, TBC vice president; Malcolm Hill, president; and, in back, David Hill, public relations and missions director; graduate Kenneth Mears of McMinnville, bachelor's degree in religious education; Helen Wang and Midea Liao, both of Wuhan, China, two-year diploma recipients; Christopher Thomas of Cookeville, two-year diploma recipient; Michael Hogan of Pine Bluff, Ark., master of theology recipient; and Kerry Duke, TBC dean. For more information about TBC, call (931)526-2616, e-mail TBC (address below) or visit the web site.

Midea Liao, left, and Helen Wang pause before the graduation ceremony. Both came to TBC from Wuhan, China, and received the two-year diploma. In the fall, they plan to resume studies and earn a bachelor's degree in religious education.

Graduates and faculty members ready themselves for the big moment.

The TBC class of 2008 includes, from left, Kenneth Mears of McMinnville, Tenn. (bachelor's degree in religious education); Helen Wang and Midea Liao, both of Wuhan, China (two-year diploma); Chris Thomas of Cookeville, Tenn. (two-year diploma); and Michael Hogan of Pine Bluff, Ark. (master of theology degree).

Graduate Chris Thomas receives a congratulatory handshake from TBC Vice President Glenn B. Ramsey.

Family and friends of the TBC graduates gather in the chapel awaiting the ceremony.

Malcolm Hill, TBC president, and Glenn B. Ramsey, vice president, lead the way into the chapel as commencement exercises begin.

Next comes TBC's dean, Kerry Duke, followed by graduates Michael Hogan and Kenneth Mears.

Proceeding down the aisle are two-year diploma recipients, from left, Chris Thomas, Midea Liao and Helen Wang. Behind them is TBC teaching assistant Paul Wilmoth.

TBC's public relations and missions director David Hill leads in the singing of "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" during the processional.

Malcolm Hill opens the graduation ceremony with his presidential remarks.

Vice President Glenn B. Ramsey delivers the graduation address.

Kerry Duke, TBC's dean, prepares for the granting of degrees.

Michael Hogan of Pine Bluff, Ark., earned a master's degree in theology. Now he plans to pursue his doctor of theology degree at TBC.

Kenneth Mears of McMinnville, Tenn., receives a bachelor's degree in religious education.

Helen Wang of Wuhan, China, earned a two-year diploma.

Midea Liao of Wuhan, China, accepts her two-year diploma.

Chris Thomas of Cookeville, Tenn., receives a two-year diploma.

Well-wishers join the graduates for refreshments after the ceremony.