The Iona School for Ministry held its graduation last weekend at Camp Allen.
Congratulations to the 13 graduates:
Donna Brackett
Helena Danielli
Christopher DeVore
Rhonda Fanning
Linda Ford
Robert Gray
Dennis Grill
Carrie HIrdes
Michael Hirdes
Karen Jaworski
Rob Jerger
Annelies Moeser
Michael Thomas
The following awards were presented to the respective recipients:
The Episcopal Church Women Scholarship – Granted to support women in formation for church leadership.
Recipient – Suzanne Hollifield
The Sam Todd Award – Granted to recognize and acknowledge a rising senior who exhibits integrity and exemplary Christian leadership; inspires, motivates, and encourages others; values academic excellence and ministry formation, and commits to selfless service for the Glory of God. Recipient – Steven Tomlinson
The Rev. Israel Ahimbisibwe Memorial Scholarship Award was established by the Rev. John and Lucy Carr in memory of the Rev. Dr. Ahimbisibwe. Fr. Israel was a much-loved member of the Iona School faculty before his tragic death in 2015. A priest serving in Houston, he taught Old Testament at the Iona School for Ministry. The Rev. John Carr was a former student of Dr. Ahimbisibwe and an Iona graduate.
Recipient – Laura Warner-Gilmer