The Hesston College community celebrated the academic accomplishments of 167 graduates during the commencement ceremony May 6. Joe Manickam, a 1987 Hesston College graduate presented the commencement address "Back to Basics," based on the college's 2011-12 theme verse from Micah 6:8.

Graduates of the class of 2012 include Elyse Terry of Bluffton, who earned an associate of arts degree. She is the daughter of Peter and Lucia Terry.

Located 30 miles north of Wichita, Hesston College is the two-year liberal arts college of Mennonite Church USA.