Kimberly Dawn Wooten of Taylors walked across the stage Dec. 9 at North Greenville University to accept the degree she had worked for her entire life.
Kimberly Wooten accepting her diploma from NGU president Jimmy Epting.Wooten, who has cerebral palsy, graduated with honors with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
“I just recently learned how to walk on a walker,” Wooten said, “and since God has given me that new ability, I wanted to use it to walk across the stage with my classmates.
“North Greenville has given me the tools, both educationally and spiritually, and the confidence for the real world. My professors have challenged me through my college career to become what God created me to be, including living with my disability.
“I will be able to defend my faith in Christ because I know the truth, and I know he created me perfectly,” said Wooten.
AnthonyWooten was one of 152 graduates at NGU’s winter commencement. Jim Anthony, founder and president of the Cliffs Communities, was keynote speaker.
“When you leave here today, I want you to believe in yourself and believe that you can single-handedly change the world,” he told the graduates.
At the conclusion of Anthony’s address, the university awarded him an honorary doctor of Christian leadership degree. – NGU