PHOTO RELEASE – Hesston College celebrates Martin Luther King Day

David Coleman and (left to right) Brenda Papin, Wichita, Kan. (Hesston College class of 1975), freshman Sonsharae Graham, Philadelphia, Pa., Sociology Professor Dwight Roth, and sophomore Rickey Vick, Edmond, Okla., shared reflections on King’s life and legacy at a campus forum Friday, Jan. 22.

“I am concerned about the breakdown of relationships in society, especially as seen in the family,” commented Hesston College alumnus David Coleman, Newton, Kan. (third from left). “This breakdown extends across all parts of society-racial, ethnic, religious, and economic differences. People seem to be much more focused on themselves today. Martin Luther King was trying to bring people together. Instead, we are becoming more individualistic and self-oriented.” Coleman and (left to right) Brenda Papin, Wichita, Kan. (Hesston College class of 1975), freshman Sonsharae Graham, Philadelphia, Pa., Sociology Professor Dwight Roth, and sophomore Rickey Vick, Edmond, Okla., shared reflections on King’s life and legacy at a campus forum Friday, Jan. 22. The forum was one of several Hesston College events planned to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Other events included chapel and class presentations, a benefit concert by Katrina survivor and accomplished pianist Tony Duplessis with flutist Jessie Roth and baritone Tony Brown, and an artistic celebration.