Eight area students enrolled in Samford’s Ministry Training Institute, Escambia Extension at First Baptist Church Atmore, received Diploma of Biblical Studies for two years of study. Students shown attended commencement exercises in Birmingham June 8 from left, Steve Lancaster, Hollye Byrd, Dr. Anthony Morris, Sturleen Butler-Morris, Jason Handley. Not pictured are Dyana Anderson, Amaryllis Davis, Bobby Davis.