On Sunday, May 8, 2016, thirteen members of the graduating class from Rock Port High School held their Baccalaureate Celebration at the First Lutheran Church. The Baccalaureate was hosted b the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance. Pastor David Klappenbach; Welcome & Benediction, Pastor Chris Shimmel; Call to Worship, Pastor Bruce Jeffries; Pastoral Message "Living a Fulfilled Life", Pastor Rodney Hopper; Blessing of Graduates, & Pastor Richard Boettner; Organist.
The 2016 Senior Class was Led in by the Junior Class Ushers; Jackie Bradley, Dayle Davis, Tyler Jones and Ethan Miller. Ty Jones gave the opening prayer followed by Jade Lemmon who red the first Scripture lesson, Joshua Lucas led Psalm 139, which was read responsively. THe Speaker was Shawn Minter, a 1982 Rock Port Graduate. Emily Bremer sang "Silent Noon" with Pastor Bruce Jeffries as the accompanist and Chloe Sierks read the second Scripture.
There was a reception following the service to greet the graduates. Cookies and juice were provided by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Back row; Joshua Lucas, Andrew Johnson, Colby Linthicum, Alexander Lawrence, Nicholas HerronSecond row; Braden Minter, Tabitha Rosenbohm, Jade Lemmon, Kaleigh Farmer, Emily Bremer.Front row; Ty Jones, Marian Signori, Chloe Sierks