Congratulations 2016 Graduates

CEDARVILLE, MI, June 3rd, 2016 – Today Great Lakes Boat Building School graduated 15 students from the Comprehensive and Career Boat Building Programs.

Speakers included:

Ken Drenth – Chairman of the GLBBS Board of Directors

Ryan Hinnen – Director of Student Services

Mr. Scott Peters – Award-winning Author of “Making Waves” and Curator of Collections at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing

Patrick Mahon – Director of Education, 1st Year Instructor

Andy James – 2nd Year Instructor

Two students were awarded with the prestigious Shipmate of the Year award – Mark Pugh from the Comprehensive class and Mark Bilhorn from the Career class.

Graduation was streamed live over YouTube.  You are welcome to watch the recording of the event below.

After the ceremony the graduates joined family, friends, faculty, staff, and board members at a local park for a final picnic celebration before parting ways.

Thank you to all those that volunteered their time and talents to make this day special for everyone!