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kristen
sur-

hogrefe veys the distance from his

golf ball to the hole at the min­

iature golf social. His goal

was to beat or tie for par. In

describing par he said, “How

many times they [the experts]

think you should put it [the golf

ball] into the hole.”

In his convocation

address,,

Dr. G/eiser

ew students and parents began filling the gym around expressed the

7:00 p.m.-some excited, some nervous, some scared. Orien­ need to follow

tation had begun, meaning changes and challenges in the
God's plan. "God

future. For most students, their first semester brought
orchestrated

anticipation. “I’ve always wanted to go to a Christian school

beginnings in

and take Bible classes,” said Melissa Anderson. “That’s re­

ally the big reason why I’m going to this school.” When Dr. your life, a

Stratton addressed the new students and their parents, he beginning. . . of a

encouraged them by expressing his gratitude to God for new direction."

them. “This summer, we have prayed that the Lord would
Using the

bring just the right students to Clearwater Christian Col­
example of

lege, and you are the results of those prayers.” He acknowl­

isaiah 6:8, he

edged that students and parents would face changes and

urged them to keep their focus on the Lord. “I’m going to be exhorted students

challenging the young people to make each day a time when to follow the Lord

they boast in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.” with the right

attitude.

studentlife