Back (l to r): Collen Jensen, Kelle Parsons, Rebekah Vanwieren, Max WinelandFront: Casey Francis, Laura Heinrich, Jackie Hibbard
Six of our ten graduates were able to participate in worship on Graduate Recognition Sunday, April 26th. The future Dr. Laura Heinrich preached, organizational management specialist Kelle Parsons served as Assisting Minister and double master's degree candidate Colleen Jensen served as Lector.
Sarah Feldt will be receiving her Ph.D. in Physics/Biophysics from the University of Michigan. Following graduation, she will be pursuing post-doctoral positions. While at LOL/LCM, she has shared her musical skills in worship (with more than a little nudging from roommate/music director, Tim Krohn!).
Casey Francis is graduating from Eastern Michigan University (today!) with a Master’s Degree in Reading which will complement her teaching certification in high school history. She will be taking certification exams for reading and social studies in July and is currently looking for employment as a reading teacher in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Casey has traveled to Port Arthur, Texas to help restore Miss Mary’s house after it was damaged by Hurricane Rita. She currently serves on the Council and Altar Guild at LOL/LCM.
Megan Francis is graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA in May with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and French. She will be staying in Washington to pursue employment and begin looking into graduate schools.
Laura Heinrich (our preacher du jour) will be receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. Laura will make good use of her psychology major and biology minor when she enrolls in medical school at either St. Louis University School of Medicine or Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. This past year, Laura served as a Peer Minister and participated in the Holy Land pilgrimage.
Jackie Hibbard will be receiving her B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her other credits include Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Honors Society Director, SWE Boeing Team Tech; she is the student representative to the LCM Board and is an active member of Eli’s Running Club. Following an internship with the Boeing C-17 program in Long Beach, CA, she will be returning to U of M to earn her master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering in the AOSS (Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences) Department through the SGUS (Simultaneous Graduate/Undergraduate Studies) Program. “So,” she writes, “you haven’t seen the last of me”! (Hooray!!)
Colleen Jensen (our lector du jour) will be graduating from the University of Michigan School of Public Health with a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration and a second Master’s Degree in Health Behavior, Health Education. After traveling to China in May to study its healthcare system, Colleen will be joining Huron Consulting Group as an Associate Consultant in their healthcare practice. In this role, Colleen will be traveling to various hospitals throughout the U.S. She plans to stay in Ann Arbor for the summer and then decide whether to remain in A2 or to move to the DC area to be closer to family and friends.
Kelle Parsons (our assisting minister du jour) will be receiving her B.A. in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan. Following graduation, Kelle will be working for U of M Business & Finance doing training and organizational development. Kelle has served well and faithfully as a Peer Minister and a founding member of Eli’s Running Club. She writes, “Thanks to everyone who made my LOL/LCM experience so great”!
Rebekah Vanwieren will be receiving an M.S. in Landscape Architecture from the University of Michigan. Her thesis was entitled, “Reimagining Chevy in the Hole: Sustainable Redevelopment Ideas for a Brownfield Site in Flint, Michigan.” Following graduation, Rebekah will be embarking upon an internship at Conservation Design Forum, a landscape architecture firm in Chicago.
Isaac Williamson will be receiving his MSW with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Wayne State University. Since last September, he’s been working as an Emergency Room Social Worker at St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit. A man of many talents, Isaac continues to work as a massage therapist at Vie Fitness & Spa, Ann Arbor.
Max Wineland will be graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After four faithful years in Marine ROTC, Max will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps on Friday, May 1st at 8:30AM. Following graduation, Max will be heading to Quantico, Virginia where he will spend 6 months at the Marine Corps’ Officer Basic School followed by 3 months of specialized training to an active duty unit. While at LOL/LCM, Max has served as a Peer Minister and traveled to Biloxi, MS and Port Arthur, TX on spring break mission trips to help those communities recover from the damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Max’s willingness to take on any task will be missed at LOL but reflects the commitment and integrity with which he will serve the Marine Corps.
Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you!
