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Page A38 JULY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A ® “The Original Casket & Vault Combo” www.mccordcasketsandvaults.com • Email: mccordcasketsandvaults@yahoo.com PO Box 646, Bowling Green OH 43402 Independent & Family Owned Since 1945 Order direct at: 1-800-782-8249 Free UPS Ground Shipping 1' $140 2' $290 3' $350 4' $460 News Educational ContinueD Edward Calahan (far right) with his family, (L to R) son Edric L. Calahan, daughter Valerie Calahan-Taylor, grandson Jasper Paul Taylor and his wife Shirley A. Calahan. Edward Calahan addresses Worsham’s 340 th Commencement Ceremony Edward Calahan CHICAGO,IL— Wednes- day, March 7 was the spring graduation for Worsham College of Mortuary Sci- ence . Worsham was hon- ored to have Edward Cala- han , owner of Calahan Funeral Home , as their distinguished speaker. Mr. Calahan, a Worsham grad- uate, inspired the gradu- ates with his dedication to the profession and many achievements. Mr. Calahan, former treasurer of the Cook County Association of Funer- al Directors , past president of the Illinois Selected Morti- cians Association and founder of the Calahan Foundation , stressed the commitment, drive and compassion it takes to be a funeral director. His message of positivity left all the graduates and even established funeral direc- tors excited about the future. One of the favorite quotes of the evening was, “What we do cannot be taken lightly. Aristotle said, ‘Where your talents and the needs of the world cross; there lies your vocation.’ That quote proves true for our field in such a striking way. Think about it – our services are great- ly needed but never want- ed. The need will always ex- ist.” Mr. Calahan highlighted his foundation which to date has given over $100,000 in scholarships to students in need. The graduates were tasked with giving back to the profession and their community. The night also highlight- ed several of the academic achievements of the gradu- ates. Jonathan Gwizdala took home the much-cov- eted Albert E. Worsham Memorial Award affection- ately known as the “Wor- sham Key” for having the highest overall average of the class. Sonja Martin was ac- knowledged several times during the evening, but it was the Karlton A. Koball Award that stands out. This is an award voted on by the class as who is most profes- sional. “Sonja was an excel- lent choice. She was always ready to learn and never missed an opportunity to help her classmates. Her pas- sion for the profession is un- deniable,” stated Stepha- nie Kann , vice president, of Worsham College. Continued on Page A45 Like Us On Facebook!