Congratulations Craig!

The Graduate!!! with his favorite Italian Creme cake made by his favorite coffee shop!
The graduate with his favorite mother-in-law!

Katie and Craig

They had many classes and projects together. Katie is a member of the ISU track team and was always a hard worker in their projects together.

Eric, Craig, and Sarah

They were nice enough to come and endure the 2 1/2 hour ceremony!

Aunt Trudy, Craig, and Uncle Chuck

They were so sweet to come from Colorado for the weekend!

Craig and his favorite sister Cori!

Carol, cheesy Craig, and Dave

Craig with his favorite wife

Getting ready to turn their tassles to the other side!

Craig and Blake - Good friends

Jarod, Craig, and Blake at the College of Business reception

Keep praying

Update Saturday May 9th:

Body of missing ISUstudent found
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - Police confirmed they have found the body of Gerald Smith in the Wabash River near Vincennes.

“On behalf of Indiana State University, Cheri and I offer our deepest sympathies to Robin, Billy and all of Gerald’s family and friends,” university president Daniel J. Bradley said. “We are proud of the way the university came together during the past week to search for Gerald.”

Smith was set to graduate from Indiana State University on Saturday. University officials said they will honor Smith during the ceremony with a moment of silence.

This wasn't the news we were praying for, but at least we know where Gerald is...Please keep praying for his family and friends. We have a big day ahead of us with graduation.


Wednesday May 6th:
There is little new news in the case of Craig's missing friend. It has been a rough week. Please keep praying.

Mini 09

Before 6:30 am

(L to R) Linda (Eric's mom), Jess, Sarah, Christiann and Alex (friends of Sarah and Eric)
(Not pictured: Eric...in the Starbuck's restroom)

6:45 am: Walking to the starting corrals as the sun was coming up

After 2:30-ish: After 13.1 miles, long walk back to the car, and lunch at a great pizza place...ready for a nap!

Please PRAY

One of Craig's classmates has been missing since late Thursday night.

http://www.indstate.edu/geraldsmith/

Craig and other volunteers will be participating in another search this afternoon. We don't know what else to do besides ask for prayers.

Great Weekend

Saturday:
Congratulations to Sarah and Eric - proud homeowners!!! I got to spend some time with them Saturday getting things moved and organized in their new home. It is a great house in a beautiful neighborhood. (Same phone number if wish to call and congratulate!)

Sunday:
All the Bartons headed to the farm to celebrate Cori's birthday and of course, do some work. It was a beautiful day! (Just call Craig "The animal whisperer")

Soon to be a memory...ISU

Honors Program - SO PROUD!!

College of Business

Twenty-Eighth Annual Honors Program

Indiana State University

-Leadership and Academic Achievement in Finance Award
-Outstanding Finance Major Award