Special Event: The 110th Commencement at Cedarville University

The following fifteen photos were taken on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the 110th Commencement of Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Mike's wife, Vicki, considers these pictures to be the cream of the crop of the many pictures that she took (with the exception of photo number 11, taken by request from another guest at Commencement).

Mike was able to participate in early Commencement because he had completed enough of the degree requirements. At the moment, Mike is ABT (All But Thesis); this is all that remains for him to complete and receive his M.Ed. degree. We are all eagerly awaiting for the Lord to open the doors to His place of ministry in order to get that degree!

1 - Mr. Simons poses on the campus of Cedarville University; the Stevens Student Center is in the background. Mike was able to participate in early Commencement for his Master of Education degree.

2 - Mr. Simons poses on the campus of Cedarville University; the University gymnasium is in the background. Mike was able to participate in early Commencement for his Master of Education degree.

3 - Mike's four sisters were able to come to Commencement! They came from Florida, Mississipi, and Texas. In order from left to right are Judi, Janet, Sarah, and Armalene.

4 - Mike stands in line waiting for his name to be called; he is second in line.

5 - Mike prepares to shake hands with Dr. Bill Brown, President of Cedarville University.

6 - Mike coming off the platform. Doesn't he look happy?

7 - Mike poses outside the Doden Field House after Commencement.

8 - Mike and his wife Vicki share a moment together after Commencement.

9 - Mike and his wife Vicki share a moment together after Commencement.

10 - Mike and his four sisters share a photographic moment together after Commencement.

11 - The whole crew! Wow, what a moment to share together. This was an incredible photo opportunity! We had a great time together. Imagine being surrounded by five adorable women!

12 - Having a good time. Always looking for any reason to show off for the camera!

13 - A little more on the serious side, Mike strikes this full-length pose on a beautiful spring day in Cedarville, Ohio.

14 - Mike assumes a side pose, showing off the Cedarville University colors of royal blue and gold. He likes to dress up in academic regalia when afforded the chance.

15 - Sharing a light-hearted moment for the camera before lunch; we all had a great time as we relaxed after a really busy, but wonderfully exciting, morning.

Mr. Simons poses with his brand new 2006 Freightliner Century Class ST tractor; he affectionately nicknamed his truck Grace. Mr. Simons was a professional driver with Schneider National Carriers, the nation's largest privately-owned carrier, at the time of this photo.

Mr. Simons waves to the crowd while driving as chauffeur for New Ellenton Mayor Jim Sutherland, who is throwing candy to the crowd during the New Ellenton Christmas parade on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Seated in the passenger seat is Mayor Sutherland's mother.

Mr. Simons and New Ellenton Mayor Jim Sutherland pose for a picture at the New Ellenton City Hall after the Christmas parade. The Chevrolet Colorado truck was provided courtesy of Goodman Chevrolet in New Ellenton.

Mr. and Mrs. Simons enjoyed an evening of company with South Carolina Senate District 22 candidate Ken Wingate in October 2004. Mr. Wingate was the chairman of Governor Mark Sanford's MAP (Management, Accountability and Performance) Commission.

Mr. Simons was the chauffeur for New Ellenton Mayor Jim Sutherland in the New Ellenton Christmas Parade on December 6, 2003.

Yours truly and his photogenic webmaster at Kids Kamp 2003.

With index finger poised in typical Mike-Simons-fashion, Mr. Simons makes a point.

Captivating his audience of young children, Mr. Simons loves to teach (and the kids love it, too).

"This gold page reminds me of Heaven," Mr. Simons tells his audience. He is teaching the Gospel using the Wordless Book.

"This clean page reminds me of a clean heart," Mr. Simons tells his audience in the Child Evangelism Fellowship booth at Kids Kamp 2003 in Aiken, SC.

Mr. Simons with his classes at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia with Governor Mark Sanford.

Mr. Simons shakes hands with Governor Mark Sanford at the South Carolina Statehouse during his classes' visit in March 2003.

Mr. Simons with Lt. Governor Andre Bauer in his office at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia in March 2003.