The 2009 Baxter Graduation

Howard Norton led his first Baxter graduation as the new president of Baxter Institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. While this graduation was relatively sparsely attending with many long time supporters of Baxter missing from the ranks, those that were there felt blessed to be part of a wonderful celebration with 8 graduates of the licensure and diploma programs and over a hundred getting certification from the CELO program. Many of those at the graduation felt that the political problems Honduras has had may have contributed to the slimmer numbers this year.

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		A flower blooms on the morning of graduation day at Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It exemplifies the promise of the sweet fragrance of Christ's love that will spread throughout Latin America through these graduates.
A student in graduate missions relaxes by playing beautiful tunes on a recorder to the delight of all the students in the married student housing.
		The procession starts with the seal of Baxter, the President, and the teachers.
		The graduates approach.
		Howard Norton, President, greets the guests and students at his first graduation.
Valedictorian gives his speech.
		Baxter chorus entertains the guests at the graduation banquet.
Table at the banquet with the family of Lenin's wife, Lenin, and Jim Jennings
Part of the chorus
The graduates stand to be recognized. Two of the families are from Nicaragua, one from Peru, and one from El Salvador.
		The graduates stand to be recognized. Two of the families are from Nicaragua, one from Peru, and one from El Salvador.
		From Nicaragua
		From Peru
From El Salvador
		Salazar family from Nicaragua
Minelly family at El Patio
		It is traditional for Neal and Annabelle Lawrence to invite those whom they are supporting or have supported to lunch on Sunday after the graduation. The Tomkinses felt fortunate to be included in that number this year.