{"id":19091,"date":"2024-06-21T06:13:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T06:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/?p=19091"},"modified":"2024-06-21T06:13:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T06:13:16","slug":"marusevec-celebrates-fifty-years-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/marusevec-celebrates-fifty-years-of-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Maru\u0161evec Celebrates Fifty Years of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

16 June 2024 | Maru\u0161evec, Croatia [Neven Kla\u010dmer with tedNEWS]<\/p>\n

A very special joint graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, 16 June in Maru\u0161evec, Croatia, marking fifty years of such ceremonies at the Maru\u0161evec Educational Centre. Exactly fifty years ago, the Adventist Theological College, now known as Adriatic Union College (AUC), moved from Rakovica, Serbia, to the recently completed campus in Maru\u0161evec, making 2024\u2019s graduation a historic moment. This year, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of both Adventist High School Maru\u0161evec (AHSM) and AUC students.<\/p>\n

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Back row from left to right: Alen Had\u017eiefendi\u0107, Tihomir Sabo, Dragutin Matak, Nemanja Bori\u010di\u0107 and Matija Kova\u010devi\u0107. Front row left to right: Kristina Sabo. Ana D\u017euver, Anja Patricija Cika\u010d, Vinko Nasi\u0107 and Radenko D\u017euver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friends, parents, and relatives of the graduates gathered to honour those who had completed their degrees. The joy and camaraderie evident on everyone’s faces captured the unique spirit of the Maru\u0161evec community.<\/p>\n

The well-coordinated and uplifting programme was led by Elizabeta Skobe Barbir, AHSM\u2019s Headteacher, and Radenko D\u017euver, the Dean of AUC. Key messages for the weekend were delivered by Nemanja Bori\u010di\u0107, a Serbian psychologist and popular YouTuber. Distinguished guests included the Mayor of Maru\u0161evec Municipality, Mario Klap\u0161a, Tomislav Vincek, Headmaster of Gustav Krklec Primary School, and \u017deljka Gajski, Head Nurse of Vara\u017edin General Hospital, among many others.<\/p>\n

In a programme glorifying God and recognising achievements, the central moment was the awarding of diplomas to twenty-six students graduating as nurses\/technicians and seventeen students graduating as physiotherapist technicians. The headteacher, along with her colleagues, also presented awards and commendations to the outstanding students, as did representatives of the founders.<\/p>\n

\"Musicians<\/a>
The awards ceremony was beautifully enhanced by musical performances from the Maru\u0161evec Choir and Ensemble.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

AUC awarded bachelor’s degrees in theology to Anja Patricija Cika\u010d from the Slovenian Conference and Vinko Nasi\u0107 from the Croatian Conference. During the programme, D\u017euver paid tribute to the late pastor and professor Darko Pirija, a cherished long-term employee of the college who passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving a lasting legacy. He also announced the upcoming appointment of pastor and professor Matija Kova\u010devi\u0107 as the new Academic Secretary starting in the next academic year.<\/p>\n

The event was beautifully enhanced by musical performances from the Maru\u0161evec Choir and Ensemble. The vibrant scene of red, blue, and black uniforms among the attendees created a festive, memorable atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The ceremony concluded with a traditional group photo on the stairs above the school’s multi-purpose building, culminating with the ceremonial tossing of academic caps. Listening to the testimonies from the high school and theology programme representatives, it was clear that regardless of their origins, everyone leaves Maru\u0161evec feeling inspired, enriched, and motivated to serve God and their neighbours.<\/p>\n

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[Photos: courtesy of\u00a0Neven Kla\u010dmer]<\/p>\n

Featured image: On the steps of the Maru\u0161evec Educational Centre, graduates and staff of Maru\u0161evec High School and Adriatic Union College gather with speical guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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