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Judith Toensing taught sixth grade in 1997. At the end of the school year she wrote on student Christian Gilmer’s report card. “Keep up the good work! Invite me to your Harvard graduation.” Christian just graduated from Harvard as a doctor of public health. She sent an invitation to Ms. Toensing who…

In 1998, Officer Peter Getz had just arrived at a burning apartment building in Hartford, Connecticut, when a firefighter handed him an unresponsive 5-year-old. He realized he had no time to wait for an ambulance. Getz administered CPR as a recruit drove them to the hospital. By the time they arrived,…

Students Recite the Lord's Prayer Despite threats from the American Civil Liberties Union, nearly 400 students at Pace High School in Santa Rosa County, Florida, stood and recited the Lord's Prayer during their graduation ceremony. The prayer was recited in protest of a lawsuit the ACLU had previously…

It is time to serve others. Jeff Williams, a new member here at PBC, spoke at the Senior Banquet several weeks ago. He did a masterful job of challenging the high school seniors. This was his main point: “Seniors, you’ve been served by your parents, by your teachers, and by your pastors. It’s now time…

Advice to Grads “The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.” Ed Koch, former New York City mayor “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of…