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GRADUATE 2022
Volume 40 | SPECIAL
GREENHOUSE Nurturing Home Education in North Carolina and Beyond
Parenting Adult Children
Where Are They Now?
NORTH CAROLINIANS FOR HOME EDUCATION
In This Issue Conquering the Dead Space
NCHE’s 2022 Graduates
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Homeschooling is not a race
to the finish line; it’s a journey
of a million small discoveries
on the path that God has
marked out for you.
Jeannie Fulbright
ISSUE DATE
DEADLINES
ARTICLES ADS
in this issue
Fall – September July 20 July 31 2 Parenting Adult Children
Spring – March January 20 January 31 4 Where Are They Now?
Graduate – May March 20 March 31
6 Conquering the Dead Space
PUBLISHED BY: 8 NCHE’s 2022 Graduates
North Carolinians for Home Education
4441 Six Forks Rd., Suite 106, PMB 144
Raleigh, NC 27609 • (844) 624-3338
@nche1984
nche.com
PHOTO CREDITS:
Front cover: NCHE alumna: Jessica Leigh Mason
Above image: NCHE alumna: Mereda Hart Farynyk
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MATTHEW’S MESSAGE
Parenting Adult Children
by Matthew McDill I was up till almost midnight last night talking with my son who is away in college. We talked about how hard school
is, girlfriend questions, work, and his spiritual growth. I don’t enjoy staying up late, but I love talking to my son! There
are some seasons of parenting that I particularly enjoy. One of them is the cute baby time before they start walking. I
love holding, playing, and talking with them at that age. Another favorite time of parenting is when I get to relate to and
continue coaching my adult children.
If you have a child graduating, you are in that stage of parenting as well. I want to share a few reminders of how to
parent them well. I hope you are already doing all of these things. If not, now is a great time to start. There are a lot of
parenting responsibilities that fade away over time. The following reminders are ways we can continue to love and care
for our children into adulthood. Let’s make a fresh commitment to faithfully minister to them in these ways for the rest
of their lives.
1. Pray for them.
My mom and dad still pray together for me every day. They make sure I know it, too. No matter how good or bad our
relationships are with our children, we can always pray for them. I believe that as parents, we have a special position of
authority in prayer for our children. One powerful strategy is to pray Scripture for them. How about this one?
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that
according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength
to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ
that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:14-19 ESV)
2. Be available to them.
I am very busy trying to juggle various life priorities. But when my older kids call or walk into my office, I make time
for them. Aside from my wife, I believe they are my most important ministry. My favorite time is when we can sit down
face-to-face, enjoy a cup of coffee, and talk about real life. I love hearing about what they are learning, walking with them
through their struggles, and discussing the deep questions of life.
I think back to so many conversations similar to these that I have had with my dad, even in just the last few years. As
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my kids get older, get married, have kids, and face another whole set love of God as they go through difficult times.
of life issues, I hope that they will still call me or come by for a cup of This passage from Proverbs describes well the relationship we hope
coffee and conversation. to have with our adult children.
3. Treat them with respect.
“Listen to your father who gave you life
Again, this is not something you should start doing when you have
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
adult children. All people, even little ones, should be treated with respect.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
But respect rises to a new level of importance as our children take on full
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
responsibility for their lives. It is important for parents to stop treating
Let your father and mother be glad;
their grown children like they are still little and treat them with respect
Let her who bore you rejoice.
as adults. This practice will lay the groundwork for a fulfilling adult
My son, give me your heart,
relationship with your kids. One way we show respect is to give them
and let your eyes observe my ways.”
(even more) space to make decisions and figure things out on their own.
(Proverbs 23:22, 24, 26)
Part of giving them space is recognizing that your children have to work
out their own relationship with God. As we pray, we can have confidence
Matthew McDill and his wife, Dana, homeschool their
that he is working in their lives.
nine children in Clemmons. Matthew is the executive
4. Point them to Jesus. director for NCHE and continues to serve as president
Of course that is what we have been trying to do all along. So, let’s of the board. Matthew holds a bachelor’s degree in
continue to show them what it looks like to follow Jesus with a heart fully communication along with two master’s degrees and
surrendered to Him. Let’s continue to pray with them and ask them how a doctorate in biblical studies.
their walk with the Lord is going. Ask them what God is teaching them.
Ask them how you can pray for them. Remind them of the goodness and
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Where Are They Now?
by Evelyn Bickley NCHE has given away more than $163,000 in scholarship money since 1998 to help qualified North Carolina homeschooled
seniors afford higher education. We recently caught up with four who graduated in 2017 or 2018 to get their view “from the
other side” of homeschooling and college.
1. Abby Wright, 2017, missions and ministry scholarship, UNC Chapel Hill, public relations major, 2020 graduate
with highest distinction. Currently an assistant account executive at Ketchum in their Washington, DC, office.
2. Anthony Chaffey, 2018, academic scholarship, Cedarville University, computer engineering with Bible minor, May
2022. Has already accepted a position as a cyber software engineer with Northrup Grumman in Cincinnati, OH, to
begin at the end of the summer.
3. Bethany Brinson, 2018, arts scholarship, Indiana University, Bloomington, double major of piano performance
and mathematics with a minor in French, spring 2022. She anticipates grad school to study musicology.
4. Kierstyn Kiser Ligon, 2018, missions and ministry scholarship, Central Piedmont Community College, associate
in nursing, 2021. She passed boards and is now an RN in the Neurosurgical ICU at Atrium’s CMC Main hospital
in Charlotte.
What was the most surprising thing to you about college?
Abby: Honestly, how prepared I was! When people found out I had been homeschooled, I often got the response, “Oh
man, so this must be a really tough transition for you.” But, actually, it was quite the opposite. I often felt like my time-
management and self-sufficiency skills were much better than my peers who had gone to traditional school.
Anthony: I was surprised by how much free time I had. I thought all my time would be spent doing schoolwork (and a
lot of it was), but there is also a healthy amount of time for hanging out with peers. Half of college life is schoolwork, but
the other half is social.
Bethany: Things that I initially thought would be difficult (like academics and organization) have actually been fairly
manageable (though certainly not easy), while things that seemed straightforward (balancing others’ expectations,
prioritizing events/responsibilities, etc.) have turned out to be more challenging.
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Did/how has college changed your worldview? not as much communication. I found it helpful to schedule a time each
week to talk with my parents.
Abby: College did not change my worldview. In fact, it offered me the
Kierstyn: You are going to see your children stretch their wings a little
chance to own it for myself and stand up for what I believe in.
as they get that first real taste of being an adult, and they experience all
Anthony: Cedarville is an excellent Christian university and has greatly
this newfound independence. Trust in the training and the values you’ve
reinforced my worldview as an evangelical.
instilled in them over the past eighteen years. It can be scary when that
Bethany: College has refined and reinforced my Christian worldview.
parent/child relationship starts to change, but you have to take a step
My church and personal devotions have been invaluable, and I’ve also
back to let them do it themselves. I came crying to my parents several
had many chances to be a good witness to the many people around me.
times over the past few years, and they were always there to listen. After
What advice would you give high school students for preparing for
I’d dried my tears, they’d brush me off and send me back out. I’ve fallen
life after high school graduation?
flat on my face several times, but they had to let go and let me make the
Abby: Pick something. Anything. Have a target in mind, and if along
mistakes on my own because that’s the only way I really learn from it.
the road, you decide you want to veer off, veer. But don’t just sit back
thinking a revelation will come to you—pick a course of action, and rule Anything else you’d like to add?
things out as you go. Go to college. Don’t go to college. Study abroad. Don’t
Abby: I’m happy with where my journey has landed me, but don’t fall
study abroad. Just because you aren’t sure of one thing doesn’t mean you
into the trap of comparing your journey with anyone else’s!
should settle for no thing. Anthony: The friend group you make your freshman year is probably
Anthony: Try to balance work/school and social life. Work and school
not going to be the same friend group you have senior year. Look for a
are important, but relationships with the people around you are more
few great friends that you can go deep with, rather than many shallow
important. friendships.
Bethany: It might sound cliché, but I’d say it’s really important to not
Bethany: Overall, my soon-to-be-four years at college have been
be overly stressed about the impending prospect of college. I imagine
fruitful, formative, and fulfilling. I’d say that being homeschooled has
there is increasing pressure these days on high schoolers, but I think it’s
prepared me well!
crucial for both young people and their parents to realize that college,
Kierstyn: My life doesn’t look at all like I thought it would four years
accolades, financial success, etc., are not the most important things in
ago. I planned on enlisting in the Air Force…when a very minor health
life. Self-discovery and figuring out a good work/school/leisure balance
discrepancy got me sent home. I thought I’d be halfway across the world
will happen throughout college life, but it’s always useful to start early
serving in the military [now,] but here I am less than four miles from my
and to not base your self-worth on conformity to others’ expectations.
childhood home starting a career and putting down my own roots. I was
In short, those few years should be seen as a rigorous yet exciting time,
devastated and angry when I could no longer enter the Air Force, but God
not a stressful one. had a totally different plan for my life. I reconnected with an old friend
Kierstyn: No matter if you’re still living at home or you’re halfway across
who quickly became my best friend. Now he’s my husband, and I love him
the country, college is a huge adjustment. There’s a lot more freedom,
dearly. I’ve also grown a lot these past few years working in the emergency
independence, and responsibility. You will experience a lot of change and
department throughout the pandemic. Now, I have a job I love in the ICU
growth throughout these next few years, and who you become is entirely
where I get to care for people and their families during really difficult times.
up to you. Surround yourself with peers and friends who have similar
My point is, you may have a clear vision of what you think your life will look
goals and similar beliefs. Never underestimate the power and influence
like in five to ten years, or you may have absolutely no idea what you want
that your peers will have on you. to do. Either way, you don’t know what God has planned for your life. You
What advice would you give parents about preparing their high just have to hang on, be flexible and trust that His plan is good.
schoolers for life after high school? Evelyn Bickley is a homeschooling veteran. She serves
Abby: My parents would probably have the better advice here! But I as NCHE’s activities director. Wife to Barry and mom to
would say speak positive vision into your kids. I didn’t know what public four homeschooled graduates, Evelyn has served as
relations was until my dad suggested I try it as a major, and now I work an adviser to the Zeta Epsilon chapter of the National
at one of the largest PR firms in the world and love it. Sometimes, you Homeschool Honor Society and leads a Gavel Club
know your kid better than they know themselves. for teens.
Anthony: Be ready to let your high schoolers have more freedom and
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Conquering the Dead Space
by Derek Carter I hate the dead space. To me, dead space is that time in the car with one of your kids, when you just can’t seem to get
more than two words from them. With my younger sons (eight-year-old twins), it is nonstop talking but not so with my
older kids.
I have to prod my older kids to get them to open up. Do you know what I mean? As kids get older and move into their
teen years, they become more guarded and less open. Conversations become harder. Just at the time when we need to
know what our kids are thinking, they clam up.
It is just frustrating. I realized it was easier to get past my discomfort if I had prepared for those moments of silence.
I have found that using a set of open-ended non-threatening questions works to engage the kids. These questions can
focus on the positive. For instance, I might ask, “What was the most exciting thing you learned in Sunday school today.”
Even if your child does not like the class, the child might be focused on finding something positive to say and, thus, be
more open to conversation.
Your questions should be broad enough not to cause arguments or cause them to feel manipulated. If your teen senses
you have an ulterior motive, they will not open up to you. You can also ask your child to think about questions they might
ask you.
Here are some examples:
What are five things that you like about yourself and five things you hate?
What is the weirdest and craziest thing you have ever done?
If you were granted a wish to become a superhero, which one would it be?
Do you have a role model?
Do you look up to any celebrity or personality?
What is the one thing that you feel most passionately about?
Do you try to live by any life motto or Bible verse?
Has there been any incident in your life that you think has impacted the way you think or live your life?
If you won a lottery of one million dollars, what would you do with it?
These questions have helped me communicate with my older children. I hope they will do the same for you.
Derek Carter is a practical teacher. When he isn’t running an errand for his wife, which requires a lot of car
time with his kids, he is engaged in marriage ministry in his church and fathering ministry at home. At
work, he is the director of Strong Fathers, a nonprofit in the greater NYC area. Derek and his wife, Cheryl,
are featured speakers at this year’s Thrive! Conference.
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NCHE’s 2022 Graduates
Camden Adams, son both. She has participated in the Career and College Anna Elizabeth
of Lee and Kristy Adams Promise (CCP) at Johnston County CC and been Bass, daughter of Lee
of Madison, NC, graduates recognized as part of the Dean’s List while in the and Melissa Bass of
after twelve years of program. She completed a certificate in business Statesville, graduates
homeschooling. He loves administration through CCP and plans to pursue a after homeschooling
his church, the outdoors, degree in graphic design. Personal interests include twelve years. Anna plans
and reptiles. He plans to being on the beach with her nieces and nephews to pursue a biology degree
pursue a career in welding. and spending time with her family and dog. Psalm from NCSU. Her future plan is to get a doctorate in
37:23-24 pharmacy (PharmD). While in high school she has
Luke Jackson
worked as a life guard and pharmacy technician.
Arrowood, son of Mark Emily Gabrielle
Anna has enjoyed helping with VBS and church
and Carla Arrowood of Barton, daughter of
mission trips. She has a love and passion for her
Lexington, graduates with Charles and Melissa
Savior. Life verse: Philippians 4:13. So proud of you!
honors after thirteen years Barton of Maxton, NC,
of homeschooling. He has graduates with honors JaQ uan Naguire
thrived in many areas of after being homeschooled Batts, son of Jeffrey and
4-H including winning National Forestry Champion. for twelve years. She is a Angel Goodwine Batts of
He enjoys reading, swing dancing, and he fenced on member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor society and Garner, graduates after
the NCHE State Championship team in 2019. Luke currently attends Richmond Community College and homeschooling for two
has a passion for music and plays trumpet in the will graduate in August with an associate’s degree. years. While working a
HPHE band while singing bass in his church choir She is very active in her church with the youth choir part-time job, JaQuan
for seven years. Luke will attend NC State. and music. She plays piano and ukulele. She enjoys enjoys creating music, spending time with friends
drawing, photography, skating, working with and family and playing varsity basketball with the
Christiana Nicole
animals, and is an adept baker. She plans to further 2022 state champions, South Wake Sabres. He is a
A u g e , d a u g hte r o f
her education in culinary arts. She knows that with member of NewHope Church of Durham. JaQuan
David and Michelle
God she can succeed in anything. Phil.:4:13 will continue his education by obtaining business
Auge of Smithfield,
and communication degrees while pursuing
graduates with honors
entrepreneurial projects in finance and music. We
after homeschooling for
are so proud of you JaQuan and are standing with
thirteen years. Christiana
great expectations to see His plans for you. Jer.29:11
enjoys painting and music and has excelled in
8 GREENHOUSE © North Carolinians for Home Education 2022Daniel Wyatt loves music, cars, dogs, and hiking. She has enjoyed drawing and developed a keen eye for implementing
Boren, son of Joshua and dance and all-star competitive cheer, rec. cheer, and fine details into her art work. She is enrolled in the
DeAna Boren of Dudley, riding horses. She is a fashionista, always ready to Career and College Promise Program at RCCC and is
graduates with honors shop for that stylish outfit. Working at Shepherds studying for a career in digital graphic design. She
after homeschooling Protective K9 Stanley, NC, and two other dog kennels loves to sing and is active in our church choir. Kaitlyn,
nine years. Daniel has over the last two years, she gained a great deal of it has been a joy to watch you blossom into the young
completed classes at joy and knowledge. Harley is interested in furthering woman you are. We pray that you always listen to the
Lenoir CC, played varsity soccer for three years at her career in specialty K9 services and vet tech. We leading of the Lord and let Him guide you through
Wayne Christian School, and has been actively love you! “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and all things. Matthew 6:33
involved in Wayne County 4-H clubs and FIRST NC, your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)
Esther Grace
receiving top honors. Following graduation, Daniel
Timothy Joel Brunswick, daughter
plans to serve a two-year proselyting church mission
Brinson, son of Cliff of Dave and Stacey
before enrolling at NCSU in electrical engineering.
and Christi Brinson of Brunswick, graduates
Caroline Michelle Holly Springs, graduates after homeschooling since
Bowers, daughter of after having been kindergarten. Esther is an
Curtis and Jane Bowers of homeschooled all his life. accomplished pianist and
Waxhaw, graduates after He is a faithful member vocalist. She has participated in all things theatre
homeschooling for five of Ambassador Presbyterian Church and seeks from a very young age, finishing her high school
years. Caroline is active in to glorify God in his academics, service, hobbies, years at NCT Conservatory in the pre-professional
Girl Scouts having earned and interactions. Timothy enjoys playing tennis, department. She will be moving to Queens, NY, in
her bronze and silver awards. She enjoys horseback following current events, volunteering at the Holly the fall to attend an acting conservatory and pursue
riding, drawing and painting, and spending time Springs Food Cupboard, and making friends. He has her dream of acting on the stages of NYC.
with friends. She will be attending UNC Wilmington memorized the Westminster Shorter Catechism and
Aidan J. Bryant,
in the fall to pursue a degree in marine biology. can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute. Timothy
son of Mr. and Mrs.
has been admitted to Clemson, Grove City College,
Branden James James O. Br yant of
and Purdue. He plans to study biology.
Boyce, son of Scott and Charlotte, graduates
Leslie Boyce of Spring Darrell Brown Jr., after homeschooling
Lake, graduates with son to Morriz and Stacie for six years. Aidan will
honors from Rockingham Velazquez and Darrell and be attending Central
Academy after eleven Di’anna Brown of Hope Piedmont CC to continue his education in simulation
years of home education. Mills, graduates after and game development.
Branden has played golf since the age of eight. For homeschooling for two
Macy Lauren Budd,
the last eleven years, he has been a part of First Tee years. Darrell, aka DJ, is
daughter of Ted and Amy
of the Sandhills, where he is also a junior coach and a very loving and caring young man. He is an avid
Kate Budd of Advance,
currently working on his ace certification. Branden lover of music and has been professionally trained
is graduating af ter
has been ranked in the top ten of the NC Junior for six years on the trumpet. Darrell completes his
homeschooling K-12. She
rankings since August of 2020. Branden has spent high school years with a certificate from FTCC in
participated in American
the last two years dual-enrolled at FTCC and will system game design. He will continue his education
Heritage Girls tenderheart
continue his education at UNC Greensboro on athletic at Fayetteville State.
to patriot. Macy lettered in FHE swim and swam
and academic scholarships.
Kaitlyn Brown, summer league. She was active in her church, youth
Harley Angela Jean daughter of Jaron and group, missions, and Worldview Academy. Macy
Bradley, daughter of Rick Chenelle Brown of enjoys riding horses, drawing, painting, playing
and Elizabeth Hurlocker of Concord, graduates after guitar, hunting, traveling, and being with friends.
Huntersville, graduates homeschooling since Macy will attend Liberty University this fall.
after attending Barber kindergarten. From an
Christian Academy. Harley early age, she has enjoyed
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YOUR LIFE IS YOUR STORY.
WRITE WELL, EDIT OFTEN.
10 GREENHOUSE © North Carolinians for Home Education 2022Ian Burkhimer, Caleigh Rae Carter, Samuel McKinnley
son of Jeff and Tammy daughter of Chad and Cheek, son of Shawn
Burkhimer, graduates after Christy Carter, graduates and Julie Cheek of
homeschooling thirteen f ro m N e w H e r i t a g e Hamptonville, graduates
years. Ian has maintained Christian Academy after after homeschooling for
a status on the President’s homeschooling her entire thirteen years. Samuel
List through high school. life. She loves reading and was a part of the Foothills
He has an incredible sense of humor and always music. She has a passion for missions and is an Hunter Safety team and played football for Statesville
keeps those around him entertained. He is a young active part of her church. She loves her Lord and Christian and Starmount High School. Samuel is a
man of integrity, paying special attention to time Savior and is currently seeking His will in her future blessing to our family and our farm. God has blessed
management and planning. He plans to complete endeavors. She loves kids and is considering a degree him with a love for farming and the land. He has
his master of business administration at UNC Chapel in elementary education with a potential to use it on a hard work ethic. His plans for the future are to
Hill and become a financial advisor. the mission field. We are so proud of the godly young continue to grow the family farm.
lady you have become and look forward to seeing you
Elizabeth Grace Christian Justin
follow His direction. We love you!
Burton, daughter of Childers, son of Kelly and
Lisa Burton of Charlotte, Jadon Cassidy, son of Angie Childers of Mint Hill,
graduates after John and Kimberly Cassidy graduates with honors
homeschooling the past of Denver, graduates after after homeschooling for
five years and attending homeschooling thirteen twelve years. He is also a
public school in the years years. Jadon has had the Phi Theta Kappa graduate
prior. Diligent in her academic and extracurricular privilege of participating in with his associate’s degree from CPCC. He is a former
endeavors, Elizabeth Grace graduates with a 4.0 archery, swim team, varsity state champion in gymnastics and enjoyed football,
GPA, over two years of college credits, is an Advanced soccer, Civil Air Patrol (Wrights Brothers Award), EAA hockey, and basketball. He is an active member of
Placement Scholar with Distinction, and was a 2021 Young Eagles, Gen J I Govern, and campaigning for Central Church where he plays bass guitar and has
US Department of State NSLI-Y scholar in the language Congressman Patrick McHenry. He is looking to become taken two international mission trips and several local
of Mandarin Chinese. After graduation, she has a mechanical inventor and is praying about where to mission trips. His hobbies include building computers
committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel study. He enjoys running and writing. Jadon is such a and working out with friends. He will attend Liberty
Hill on academic scholarship with assured admission to blessing and encouragement to many. We love you University Online for an IT degree. He also earned his
Kenan-Flagler Business School and an invitation to join bunches and bunches to infinity and beyond! We are NC insurance license and works as a fourth generation
the Honors Carolina program. Congratulations Gracie! proud of you. Congratulations Son! Jeremiah 29:11 agent in the Childers-Harris Agency of the Charlotte
Your entire family is so proud of you! Insurance Group in Mint Hill. Mark 1:17
Aaron Ashton Chatt,
Benjamin Levi son of Mike and Mary Chatt Jordan Clark, son
Carman, son of Davis of Tarboro, graduated from of M at t a nd Ma ki a ,
and Rachael Carman of King’s Academy in March graduates with honors
Wa x h a w, g r a d u a t e s of 2022. He attended after homeschooling
after homeschooling homeschool all thirteen twelve years and being
for thirteen years. With years of his schooling. He dual enrolled at GCC where
the help of athletic and played golf with NECP charter high school and he achieved the Honors
academic scholarships, he will continue his education participated in Sea Cadets (Navy ROTC) his junior year. List. He plans to continue his education in technology
at Cedarville University playing on the soccer team He loves duck hunting and golfing. Aaron worked at and cyber security. While we are extremely proud of
and pursuing a career in studio art. Ben wants to live Ironwood Country Club in 2021 and in January, 2022, Jordan’s academic accomplishments, we are most
a disciplined life and create artwork that is good, true, was hired by Keihin (Hitachi). Further education is to proud of the relationship he has with Jesus and the
and beautiful. “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your be determined. love he has for people. He is active at his church and
God am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2) serves others selflessly. He is an amazing son, great
big brother, devoted friend, and incredible young
man. His successes are many, and they will continue
as he follows where God leads!
GRADUATE | 2022 11J o h n Pa u l C l ay , thirteen years. She has been dual-enrolled at Libertie Bryn Dixon,
son of Mark and Debbie Mitchell CC completing courses in the associate daughter of Blayne and
Clay of Fuquay Varina, in arts pathway. She has also studied under the Shellie Dixon, is graduating
graduates with honors Classical Conversations Challenge program where with honors from Twin
after homeschooling for she earned first place in her local science fair and A r row s Ac a d e my,
thirteen years. He is earning took part in their mock trial. Through the years, after thirteen years of
college credit at WTCC. He Veronica has participated in many extracurricular homeschooling. While
is very active in his church and in Trail Life. He has a activities including Awana, archery, softball, ballet, growing academically, she has enjoyed dancing
passion for community service. He has volunteered and Muay Thai kickboxing. She has also held various and tumbling competitively and playing her violin.
at the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry for the volunteer positions. Currently working part-time, she She is very active in her youth group at church and
past four years. He plans to continue serving at a local enjoys movies, music, and gaming in her free time. co-owns a small baking business with her twin sister.
food pantry while pursuing an electrical engineering Veronica will continue to pursue further education Libertie plans to pursue a business degree and then
degree at WCU. after graduation. begin a career in cosmetology.
Lydia Rae Connelly, K atherine Grace Linzie Blu Dixon,
daughter of Chad and “Katie” Cuda, daughter daughter of Blayne and
Jennifer Connelly of of Matt and Kim Cuda Shellie Dixon, is graduating
Concord, has paved the and sister of Jacob Cuda, with honors from Twin
homeschooling path for has been homeschooled A r row s Ac a d e my,
her four younger brothers since sixth grade and after thirteen years of
since birth. In addition graduates this year from homeschooling. While
to coursework and part-time employment, Lydia our homeschool and from Liberty University with an growing academically, she has enjoyed dancing
attended CPCC for dual enrollment where she associate of arts in psychology. Katie will attend LU for competitively and creating beautiful desserts. She
was awarded Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society her bachelor of science in psychology: counseling. She is very active in her youth group at church and co-
membership. In her free time, Lydia enjoys hanging has been very active in church working with children. owns a small baking business with her twin sister.
out with her dog, pet sitting, and creative writing. After obtaining her master’s degree, Katie plans to be a Linzie plans to obtain a theology degree then pursue
Her first novel, Ascendance, is available on Amazon. counselor for youth and a published author. She is very a career in ministry.
thankful for the God-given friends and her brother,
Angelina Coonrad, James Lee Edson
Jacob, who all motivate and encourage her.
daughter of Erik and Eldred, son of David and
Gina Coonrad of Durham, Timothy Allen Elisabeth Eldred, after four
graduates after eight years Coleman Delancy, son years of homeschooling, is
of homeschooling. She of Brittany and Matthew graduating with honors
plans to attend UNC where Delancy of Lexington, from Amberhill Academy.
she will then go on to study graduates after nine years James will be attending
law. With her passion for the truth and desire to help of homeschooling. Timothy Forsyth Technical Community College in the fall. He
others it feels like the perfect fit for her. For more is a very mature and caring plans to study radio broadcasting and production
than a year, she has enjoyed working for Chick-fil-A. young man. He has a passion for gaming and technology. He is also passionate about geology
Angelina is a member of the Raleigh Church of Christ. computers. For the past few years, Timothy has been and may pursue a degree in that field at some
Ambitious, outgoing, and gregarious, she makes her a gaming content creator on YouTube. He plans on point. James enjoyed being a part of the Civil Air
family so proud and they cannot wait to see what attending ECPI for computer science. We are so proud Patrol. He also enjoys gaming with friends and
more great things she does. Phil. 4:13 of you! We pray that God blesses you with a happy life family. He loves visiting the mountains to go hiking,
and that all your dreams come true! fishing, swimming, and mining. We are so proud of
Veronica Mar y
everything that he has accomplished so far and of
Coulombe, daughter
the young man that he has become.
o f G re g a n d A l i s s a
Coulombe of Statesville,
is graduating with honors
after homeschooling for
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Libertie & Linzie,
You did it, girls! Kindergarten seems
like yesterday, yet here we are getting
ready for college. Watching you grow
has been the best part of our lives.
You’re a double blessing, and we
are so excited to see what God has
for you. We pray that you both stay
faithful to Jesus, strong, funny, and
sweet! We love you and are so proud
of you both!
Love,
Mom and Dad
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he
will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and your
plans will succeed. I am
doubly blessed to celebrate
your graduation and watch
how God grows your future!
I love you!
Love,
Big Mama
“For I know the plans I
have for you,” declares the
Lord, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans
to give you a hope and a
future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
GRADUATE | 2022 13Dillon Ferrell, of homeschooling. She enjoys photography, working classes and has helped with VBS for several years.
son of Todd and Pam on cars and four-wheelers, family time, and animals. His hobbies include reading, playing chess, white
Ferrell, graduates after Known as “Piggy” to her close family and friends, her water rafting, fantasy football, and gaming. He
homeschooling several kind spirit shines bright through her infectious smile. interned at CTCI. He has been dual enrolled at SCC
years. Dillon is a blessing She has plans to further her education in real estate for the last three years and is currently working at
to his family and a devoted and money management. We are so proud of you, and Lowes part-time. He is interested in pursuing a path
brother and friend. His we love you very much! working with children.
hobbies include physical health, and he has extensive
Hailee Gosart has Amber Leigh Hall,
retro gaming knowledge. Dillon is most interested in
graduated from Adoro Te daughter of Valerie Hall of
Christian and Jewish Theology and further broadening
Academy. She is a member Holly Springs, graduates
his knowledge of biblical history and traditions. We
of Zeta Epsilon National after homeschooling
are excited to see where God leads him in life. Jer.
Honor Society and Phi eleven years. She’s earned
29:11, Phil. 4:13
Theta Kappa International multiple medals in
Marianna E. Fisher, Honor Society. Hailee is a swimming and JCL (Latin
daughter of Bret and competitive fencer and a violinist for the Charlotte and Greek), has also been active in various honor
Michelle Fisher of Symphony Youth Orchestra. She has earned her societies and volunteer organizations through the
Charlotte, graduates after associates of science degree and plans to go to High years. In her spare time, she enjoys competitive
homeschooling her entire Point University where she will double major in swimming, BSF, Awana, JCL, leading various WHA
life. She has a passion for psychology and music performance before pursuing events, caring for her animals, working with rescues,
fiction writing. One of her a degree in the medical field. playing and teaching the piano, studying Latin and
short stories was selected for publication in an Greek, and anything with her family, especially
Deitric S. Gray, son of
upcoming anthology by the creators of Unmasked roller coasters, the beach, board games, crafts, and
Darren and Benita Gray of
and Other Stories. She’s talented in art, piano, completing very large puzzles, while capturing the
Raleigh, graduates with
sewing, learning languages, and public speaking process in time lapse. Amber will be attending NCSU
honors after five years of
in Queen City Gavel Club. She volunteers at church in the fall, double majoring in animal science and
homeschooling. He has
and Charlotte Family Housing. She plans to pursue a biochemistry, minoring in music.
served at several churches
degree in business with a focus in marketing to help
in the children’s ministry Clayton Roscoe
her understand her audience and promote her works,
playing the drums for many years. He also actively Hamlin, son of Steve
as well as those of others.
served with the media team at church. Deitric has a and Audrey of Madison,
Maleigh Elizabeth love for videography and creating funny short movies graduates after six years
Garren, daughter of Todd for his YouTube channel: “I’m just Dgr8.” He has been of homeschool at Pineview
and Wanda Garren of blessed with the gift to play the drums, keyboard, and Academy. As a dual-
Lincolnton, graduates after piano without ever having a lesson. Congratulations enrolled student at Forsyth
homeschooling for thirteen our beautiful son, and always remember our family Tech, he has balanced his homeschool studies and
years. She is a gifted pianist, life verse, Philippians 4:13: You can do all things college classes while being a dedicated employee
an exceptional writer, and through Christ Jesus who gives you strength. We love with Carrollwood Properties. Over the years, he
a creative web designer. Maleigh plans to complete you so much. has earned awards in football and writing and as a
her AA degree at Gaston CC, after which she plans to leader in the YCUJ civic club. He was inducted into
Noah David
transfer to get her BA. Maleigh, you are such blessing the National Honor Society and has volunteered
Greenley, son of Seth
and a joy. God has great plans for you and with Him at the MARC museum. Last summer, he served
and Katherine Greenley
you will go far! Jeremiah 29:11, Love, Dad and Mom on an excursion in the Uwharrie Forest with the
of Franklin, graduates
Conservation Corps. Clayton is a talented cook and
Tatyanna Nevaeh after homeschooling for
hunter and is passionate about working outdoors. He
G i b b s , d a u g hte r o f thirteen years. Noah is the
ultimately plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree and
Jennifer Gibbs and oldest of four. He plays
career in an environmental-related field.
Cedric Betts of Greenville, piano in church and runs the sound board for the
graduates after eight years youth band. In addition, he teaches Sunday school
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Emma Grace Harwell, events. Her future plans are to attend ACC and later tuition Air Force ROTC scholarship and will attend
daughter of John and transfer to university. Wake Forest University. An Eagle Scout, he co-
Laura Harwell of Lenoir, founded a landscaping business with a friend and
Rachel Elizabeth
graduates after twelve has been a varsity rower and a competitive sailor
Hooker, daughter of
years of homeschool. She throughout high school. In his free time, he loves to
Sean and Talya Hooker
is an active member of play guitar and work out.
of Charlotte, graduates
her church, serving on the
from Excellence In Christ Caleb Wilson
technical team and singing in the choir. Emma is an
Academy after a lifetime Johnson, son of Stephen
accomplished vocalist and musician, having won
of homeschool. She enjoys and Melanie Johnson of
multiple awards in solo and band competitions. Emma
singing, acting, and cooking, and works at Kumon Cleveland, graduates after
enjoys writing, reading, hiking, and bouldering. She has
Learning Center. She was a cast member in three homeschooling for thirteen
a passion for justice and plans to pursue a career in law.
full-scale musical theater productions. She completed years. Caleb has achieved
Adrienne Henson, CPCC general studies classes her junior and senior the rank of Eagle Scout
daughter of Jeremy years. She hopes to explore her interest in culinary in the Boy Scouts of America and has 103 merit
and Sheri Henson of arts while prayerfully seeking out the path the Lord badges. Caleb enjoys his youth group at Charity
Hillsborough, graduates has for her life. Baptist Church in Kannapolis. He is employed by
after homeschooling Randy Marion Ford in Statesville. Caleb plans to
Benjamin Bradford
thirteen years. She was a attend Guildford Technical Community College and
Huitt, son of Anne and
captain for Durham Flight participate in the Ford ASSET program.
Parker Huitt of Greensboro,
varsity volleyball and basketball. She has a love for
graduates after eleven
piano which she has been playing for eleven years. She
years of homeschooling.
also loves reading and needlework. She is very active
He was awarded a full-
in her church by leading Bible studies and serving at
RACHEL HOOKER
CLASS OF 2022
We love you and can’t wait to see where the Lord will take you!
God is greater than any situation you may face.
May He give you the confidence to walk boldly
in His strength in all your endeavors.
Remember Matthew 5:14-16.
Love, Daddy, Mommy, Arielle, Amari, Josiah, Isaiah, & Elijah
GRADUATE | 2022 17Kamian Johnson, of the Trustee Award. We know she will live out her S avanna Renee
the daughter of Ken life verse: Joshua 1:9. We love you, Faith! Lambert, daughter of
and Kinnan Johnson of Ben and Tammy Lambert
Jordan Krafft, son of
Statesville, graduates of China Grove, graduates
Jeff and Bettylyn Krafft of
after homeschooling for early after homeschooling
Waxhaw, graduates after
thirteen years. She has f o r e l e ve n ye a r s. A
homeschooling for nine
been working full-time classically trained pianist
years. He has been dual
for Holbrook’s Painting and is spending this summer of ten years, she enjoys all aspects of creativity,
enrolled at SPCC and is also
working at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black from pottery to writing and music. She is a gifted
a member of the NSHSS,
Mountain. Kami has been involved with Awana at her visual artist working toward opening her own small
NSLS, and Chi Sigma Mu Honors Society. His passions
church for fifteen years, memorizing scripture, and business selling her artwork. She is an accomplished
are singing and swimming. He has been selected
received the Citation Award. She enjoys reading and actress with an already impressive resume. She
to the ACDA Southeast Regional Middle and High
spending time with her family and friends. has studied acting and voice for several years with
School Honor choirs as well as the National High
many top studios and professionals, locally and in
Brianna Jones, School Honor Choir. He has sung at such prestigious
the Atlanta, LA, and NYC markets. Savanna enjoys
daughter of Raymond and venues as the National Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, and
traveling and studying geology and plans to pursue a
Daun Jones, graduates the Vatican. He has swum on both homeschool and
career in acting after graduation. Savanna also plans
after homeschooling for community swim teams. Jordan will be receiving
to obtain a degree in business to manage both her
twelve years. In addition scholarships for swimming and choir from Emory and
art and acting careers.
to academic excellence, Henry College in VA and will be pursuing a degree in
Brianna has excelled at physics with plans to complete a graduate degree in Zachary David
ballet, piano, and Russian language. She enjoys aerospace engineering. Leake, son of David and
spending time with her friends and family. Brianna Angela of Wilmington
Kaleab Kurtz, son
plans to explore various majors as she starts and brother of Arielle,
of Chris and Nicole of
undergraduate studies at UNC Charlotte in 2022. graduates after twelve
Greensboro, graduates
years of homeschooling.
Timothy Jones, son of after homeschooling for
He played basketball and
Raymond and Daun Jones, five years. Kaleab, an award
tennis for SHS Cardinals, competed and won awards
graduates after twelve winning filmmaker, will
in Junior and Teen Bible Quiz, plays piano/keyboard
years of homeschooling. be attending New York
in youth worship, is active in his church, and runs his
He is an honors student, University’s Tisch School of the Arts on scholarship.
own lawn care business. He enjoys kayaking, hiking,
as well as accomplished He is a member of Eta Sigma Alpha and Alpha Psi
spending time with family and friends, traveling and
soccer player. Tim enjoys Omega. In addition to his acting and film making,
playing sports. Zachary is a young man of character
hanging out with friends and participating in youth Kaleab has been active in both his community and
and loves the Lord. He will pursue his undergraduate
ministry activities. He plans to explore an interest his church. He is graduating with honors and hopes
degree in the fall. His life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
in engineering and physics as an undergraduate at to become a professional film maker.
UNC Charlotte.
Grace Lakin is the
Fa i t h A n n K i s s , daughter of Russell and
Brothers, I do not consider myself
daughter of Edward Rebekah Lakin and resides yet to have taken hold of it.
and Dawn Kiss of in Maysville, NC. She has But one thing I do: Forgetting
Waxhaw, graduates after homeschooled for eight
homeschooling for eleven years and will graduate
what is behind and straining
years. For the past ten June 5, 2022. Grace will be toward what is ahead, I press on
years, Faith has been a attending Coastal Carolina Community College to get toward the goal to win the prize
member of a dance performance and competition her associate in arts: transfer degree before moving on
team. She plans to pursue her artistic passions with to a Christian university to obtain her bachelor of arts:
for which God has called me
further education in interior design. She will be youth ministry degree. She would like to one day lead a heavenward in Christ
attending Salem College where she is the recipient youth program and share with them her love of theatre. Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
18 GREENHOUSE © North Carolinians for Home Education 2022Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they
have no imagination. The sky's the limit. Your sky. Your limit. ― Tom Hiddleston
Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make
amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic
mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more
interesting for you being here. Make good art.
- Neil Gaiman
I feel like the bigger risks that I take, the more I
learn. I know that I learn more from my failures
than successes.
- Jessica Chastain
Savanna Lambert
Class of 2022
We honor your accomplishments and the remarkable
young woman you have become. We are so proud of all
your hard work and determination, and we know you
have a bright future ahead!
You are an amazing young lady, uniquely talented and
wonderfully quirky, with a big heart full of compassion
and caring. You are passionate and creative, loyal and
intelligent, dedicated and focused. Simply exceptional
in every way. Always remember to be "YOU!"
We love you dearly and will always be here to support
you.
Congratulations sweetheart!!
Your biggest fans,
Love, Mom, and Dad
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Summer Leonard, for children and plans to continue her studies to Gage Lucas Lindley,
d a u g hte r o f Ta m my advocate for them. We are so proud of you and love son of Bryan and Kim
Leonard of Winston-Salem, you so much—to the moon and back! Lindley of Siler City,
graduates after five years graduates with honors
Kara Gail Lewis,
of homeschooling. For a after homeschooling for
daughter of John and
year, she has been a part- ten years. While growing
Regina Lewis of Moravian
time youth counselor for academically, he enjoyed
Falls, graduates with honors
the YMCA, mentoring young children. While she learning about and caring for many of his own
after homeschooling for
loves baking, acrylic painting, and photography, exotic pets, working with horses, volunteering and
thirteen years. Kara is the
her passion is fashion business and design and will competing at both state and national levels with
oldest of five children. She
be pursuing her degree this fall. You did it, Summer! various teams through 4-H and NCSU—earning
is an accomplished pianist who has won various
You continue to touch everyone around you with your awards and recognition while involved in these
awards. Kara has served as a pianist and vocalist
humor and originality. We love you! groups. College will be his next step. We love you!
on the worship team at Day3 Church in Hickory and
Jocelyn Lester, on the road with her father’s music ministry. She is
daughter of Jeff and Melissa obsessed with Star Wars, film scores, and cats. She
Key and Cleve Lester of has an admiration for film composers who evoke The fear of the Lord is the
Carthage, graduates after emotion and create images through music. Kara beginning of knowledge,
homeschooling for six plans on attending Liberty University to major in
years. She has completed commercial music-film scoring. but fools despise wisdom
forty-four credit hours in and discipline.
dual enrollment courses at SCC. She will also be (Proverbs 1:7)
obtaining a criminal justice technology certificate
through the CCP program. Jocelyn has a heart
— GAGE LUCAS LINDLEY —
Class of2022
Gage, Congratulations on your graduation! You are a blessing and joy to our
family. You always have a wonderfully unique perspective on life, bringing
both passion and intelligence to your ideas and decisions. May God’s favor
be with you as you begin the next level of your academic career.
We are excited to see where God leads you, and we pray He continues to
guide your steps in the future. We are so proud of you!
With love, Dad and Mom
GRADUATE | 2022 21Chloe Alexus College. He enjoys movies, music, building computers, Ho p e E m m a l i n e
Locklear, daughter of gaming, history, and debate. He is an outstanding son Miller, daughter of
Crystal and Tommy Locklear and a caring big brother to his six siblings. He is kind, Scott and Karen Miller of
of Maxton, graduates outgoing, intelligent, charismatic, and funny. Matthew Moravian Falls, graduates
after homeschooling for is full of potential and is exploring future career and with honors after home-
two years. She enjoys college options. schooling for thirteen
staying active, swimming, years. She plans to continue
S arah Katherine
spending time with family and friends, and serving taking the prerequisite courses needed at WCC before
Meade, daughter of
the Lord almighty. Chloe’s goals are to get an enrolling in the dental hygiene program at CVCC. Hope
Kale and Pam Meade of
associate’s degree in radiology then continue further has played piano for ten years and loves listening to
Fallston, graduates after
in the medical field. She also looks forward to music, as well as watching lots of movies and TV shows.
being homeschooled from
becoming a wife and mom one day. Chloe’s favorite She’s also an avid collector, currently most interested in
the beginning. Sarah has
verse is Philippians 4:13. acquiring both new and vintage dolls. Hope is a loving
played soccer, volleyball,
daughter, sister, and friend, and we pray God will lead
Alex C. Mancini, son and run cross country throughout her school years.
her life always.
of Kevin Mancini and Gina She is adventurous, quick-witted, a steadfast friend
Leary, graduates from and dependable teammate. Sarah loves Jesus and Charlotte Moonen,
Whitebridge Academy sharing Him with others. She plans to study exercise daughter of Scott and Lisa
Homeschool. Alex worked science. Exodus 14:14 Moonen of Fuquay–Varina,
closely with his primary Caroline Nicole graduates with honors after
teacher Mr. Steven Chung Mears, daughter of homeschooling for twelve
and has achieved high honors. Alex gained beneficial Craig and Kim Mears of years. Charlotte loves the
life skills, is involved with Junior Achievement, has Wingate, graduates after arts and husbandry, is an
donated many hours of volunteer service, and has homeschooling for thirteen accomplished pianist, and has enjoyed participating
excelled in his coursework. A special thank you to years. Because of her in the Cary Fire homeschool cross country team. She
Joelle Kim for her role in Alex’s success. Alex plans strong love for the Lord has volunteered regularly at church, her local library,
to further his education. and for others she has gone on several mission trips and Military Missions in Action. Charlotte plans to
and serves weekly in her church. She has been a joy grow her piano studio, Pemberley Piano Studio,
Maverick William
to homeschool and brings much fun and laughter to to pursue further experience in animal husbandry
Maready, son of Forrest
her family and friends. She feels called to medical at local stables, and to practice baking at a local
and LeAnne Maready of
missions and will begin her nursing degree in the coffee shop.
Wilmington, graduates
after seven years of fall. Her life verse is Jer. 29:11. Garrett Moore,
homeschooling. Maverick Jacob Merritt son of Dan and Tanya
is a gifted pianist and Metzger, son of Mark Moore of Graham, has
enjoys playing classical music and jazz. He also enjoys and Lisa Metzger of been homeschooled for
tennis and has played on the homeschool team all Oakboro, graduates in May thirteen years. He is an
seven years. Maverick plans to explore careers in as a second-generation accomplished bassist and
music, composition, and computer programming. homeschooler. He will has been playing for the
He is a true gentleman who seeks to glorify God in graduate this fall from international touring band, The Moores, for seven
all that he does. Liberty University with a degree in business and years. He also enjoys anything fitness related,
Matthew McAmis worship music. Following graduation, he will especially Strongman! He plans to further his
of Fayetteville graduates continue as a worship leader at Joy Church and will education while he seeks the Lord’s will in his life,
a f t e r f i ve ye a r s o f obtain a plumbing license, eventually owning and deciding how to best serve Him. We are very proud
homeschooling. He has operating his own plumbing business, in addition of all of your accomplishments! We love you!
taken dual enrollment to other business ventures, in the Charlotte area.
classes through Fayetteville
Technical Community
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Andrew Patrick Neal, younger siblings. Since the age of three, Zariya has Eva Ann Rials is the
son of Freddie and Jerri of desired to become a veterinarian. Zariya plans to daughter of Bradley and
Otto, graduates after being attend NC State University as she was accepted as a Revonda Rials of Sanford.
homeschooled all his life. major in animal science. She will pursue her dream She graduates after two
Andrew has a heart for of eventually obtaining her doctorate of veterinary years homeschooling. Eva
service and enjoys helping medicine. Zariya is a classically trained pianist who Ann has been in dance for
others. He loves music and enjoys using her gift of music by playing for the senior thirteen years and theatre
is a skilled banjo and guitar player. Andrew also loves community and being a part of the youth band at for seven years. Other interests include art, writing,
working with his hands and is quite proficient in auto her church. She also enjoys pet sitting, reading, and baking, and community service. Eva Ann is very
mechanics, flooring installation, and landscaping. creatively writing many published books for her talented and compassionate. She is excited to see what
After graduation, he plans to continue to learn Z-Beary Pawz business. Zariya’s favorite Bible verses her future holds as she enrolls at Central Carolina CC to
additional trades and have his own business. Col. to live by are Proverbs 3:5-7. pursue a degree in the fine arts program.
3:23-24
Katerina Reichenbach Grayson Elijah Riddle,
Michaela Norman, is graduating a year early son of Benjie and Bethany
daughter of Rick and with honors. She has Riddle, will graduate after
Melissa Norman of Stony participated in competitive being homeschooled
Point, graduates after gymnastics, dance, and thirteen years. Grayson
homeschooling for ten cheerleading along with loves playing the guitar and
years. Michaela plays piano football cheer, horseback singing, where he started
and sings in her church riding, and golf. She has held several pageant titles in church at the age of nine. This love led to a family
choir. She also enjoys hiking, sewing, reading, and since the age of seven and received the President’s band with many opportunities. He also enjoys
spending time with family and friends. She has Volunteer Service Award for community service hunting and driving. He brings joy and happiness
maintained a job, volunteered, and completed dual during pageantry. Katerina and her sister own and wherever he goes. Grayson is attending MCC and is
enrollment classes. Michaela loves Jesus and strives design for their clothing line and have collectively seeking God’s will for his life.
to follow Him daily. She plans to attend Liberty shown for many seasons of New York Fashion Week.
L aurelyn Ridge,
University and major in social work. She has modeled in several seasons of NYFW and has
daughter of David
been featured on four billboards in Times Square and
Lori Áine Elise and Crystal Ridge of
Florida. She has also modeled for many NYC projects,
O’Healy, daughter of Kernersville, graduates
including films, print, runway, and commercial work.
Conor and Nicole O’Healy with honors after
With her experience, she hopes to pursue a creative
of Mooresville, graduates homeschooling thirteen
profession.
after homeschooling for years. Current 4-H district
eight years. Blessed by Daniel A. Releford- sec-treasurer over twenty counties, Dist. volunteer
God with many talents, Bridges, son of Robin OTY and 1/24 NC 4-H Honor Club inductees in ’21,
she encompasses beauty, art, science, math, books, Monk and Kenneth she’s a five-time state presentation medalist—
movie quotes, piano, imagination, robotics, Muay Releford, graduates from winning almost $4K in 4-H competitions—and
Thai, theatre, animals, baking, archery, family, and Scholars Academy with was NC delegate advisor at Nat’l Congress. Civic-
more! Her desire to pursue knowledge radiates as she honors. He participated minded, her Generation Joshua team made 132K
launches into her next endeavor. Graduating with in RCC’s CCP program and voter contacts. She’s exceeded 600 volunteer hours,
honors at sixteen—inconceivable! graduates with an associate in engineering. He is an earning 2 POTUS PVSAs. Gifted vocally, she plays
active musician, volunteers with Meals on Wheels, piano, violin, and has won $2K in cooking contests.
Zariya Tianna
serves in church and community service, and is a Upon procuring an AA at Forsyth Tech, Laurelyn
Perkins, the oldest
volunteer firefighter. He was a governor’s page and will transfer to Liberty for a BS in criminal justice,
d a u g h t e r o f Te r re l l
member of the National Beta and 4-H clubs. Daniel strategic intelligence. Her favorite verse is Ps.
and Kenya Perkins of
will attend NCSU. Soar! 142:3a, KJV.
Greensboro, has been
homeschooled her entire
life along with her four
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