Homecoming Program 2022

Homecoming Court 2022

Naomi Oluwatobi Daramola Naomi Oluwatobi Daramola, daughter of Olubusola and John Daramola, has been attending SCS for eight years. She will be applying to Baylor University, the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and Southwestern University and plans to study pre-med. After pre-med, she plans to go to medical school to become a plastic surgeon and then she wants to open up her own practice. Tobi has been running Cross Country since her sophomore year of high school and has been on the Class Council as the Vice President for the past three years. This year she serves as the Vice President of the Executive Council. Tobi is a NASA Aerospace Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. In her free time, she loves to write. Her favorite memory at SCS was walking in the elementary school hallways with her best friend Sabine. Tobi’s favorite Bible verse is Romans 5:3-5, “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” To Tobi, SCS is a safe place to grow friendships and blossom as an individual. SCS teaches discipline and hard work. It is a place that she will look back on with fond memories. Danny Thienan Le Danny Thienan Le is the son of Minh Le and Kim Vuong and has attended SCS for 14 years. Danny has been involved in Cross Country, Soccer, Swim, Track, Drumline, and Jazz band all four years of high school. He also serves as the Captain of the Drumline, Band President, and Model UN President. Danny plans to study biochemistry in the future and is currently undecided on a college. Danny’s favorite memory at SCS is spending time with his friends at Friday night football games. Danny’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Danny describes SCS as a place of growth. He says SCS is a place where he can fully pursue what he loves, thanks to endless love and support from each of his friends and teachers. To him, SCS is a safe place to live life to the fullest.

Emi Colleen Gooden Graham Walsh Holster Emi Colleen Gooden is the daughter of Brent and Shana Gooden Graham Walsh Holster is the son of Matt and Walsie Holster. He has and has attended SCS for 4 years. She has been a part of several attended SCS for 13 years and developed a school career of agitating SCS musical productions, volleyball, golf, and cheer. She also his teachers with high energy and distracting antics! Graham, however, has served on the Executive Student Council and International Thespian Society as a board member. Emi is currently involved is thankful to those teachers and mentors. He hopes to attend the in the National Honor Society, and the International Thespian University of Tennessee to study business in the fall. Currently, he attends Society, a member of the SCS Varsity Competition Cheer team, and is the Executive StuCo Treasurer. She enjoys traveling, Christ Chapel Bible Church and is active in his small group. Graham’s volunteering, singing, and hanging out with her family and most treasured memories at SCS have been with Coach Flowers and friends. Emi hopes to attend Baylor University in the fall and his teammates. He was privileged to run track and played four years plans to pursue a career in pediatric speech pathology. of Varsity Football as a running back and safety where he learned hard work, commitment, and leadership. As a junior, Graham was honored to Her favorite memory at SCS was the high school retreat her freshman year because that is when God showed her that SCS receive the SCS Selfless S-T-A-T-E award. was where she was meant to be. Her favorite Bible verse is 1 John 4:16 “And so we know and rely on the love God has for Graham’s favorite Bible verse is Psalm 16:11: “You make known to me us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right in them.” When asked what SCS has meant to her over the hand are pleasures forevermore.” Graham says SCS means LOVE because last 4 years, she replied, “Southwest Christian School means of the students and faculty that have poured into him over the years. everything to me. It means that God answers prayers in ways So many have affirmed and encouraged him along the way. Graham is that we might not think will benefit us, but actually do. Before grateful to God for the many years he has been blessed to be a part of SCS, I had been searching for a community made up of teachers, mentors, and friends that loved me and helped point me toward Southwest Christian School. Christ. I had been praying for a place that felt like home and made me feel welcome, despite my flaws. SCS has been the most amazing family made up of people who have embraced me, treated me with the utmost kindness, and showed me how to go forth in the world, with God as my guide. I cannot begin to describe how this community has impacted my life and how grateful I am to God for bringing me to Southwest Christian School.”

Grace Harrell Danny Le Emi Gooden SCS Ty Jenkins Delaney Nash Homecoming 20 Court 22 Antwuan Polk Ashley McCutchen Graham Holster Tobi Daramola Zac Tenery

The mission of Southwest Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, college preparatory education that graduates young adults equipped as Christian leaders in the world.

Grace Anne Harrell Grace Anne Harrell, daughter of Annette and Daniel Harrell, has attended Southwest Christian for 14 years. During her time at SCS, she has been involved in cross country, Class Council, Executive Council, the National Honor Society, and Praise Band. She also serves at Christ Chapel Bible Church on the worship team and as a small group leader for the middle school ministry. She plans to major in nutrition and dietetics at either Texas A&M University, the University of Arkansas, or Samford University. Grace’s favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:8-10, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” When Grace looks back on her SCS experience, she sees it first and foremost as a place where the Lord knows His people, loves His people, and is glorified through them. She feels blessed to have grown up in a community of believers who love the Lord and have taught her to do the same. Antwuan Orease Polk Antwuan Orease Polk, son of Anthony and Leuvenia Polk, has attended SCS for two years. He does not yet know where he will attend college, but he plans on playing collegiate football. Antwuan plays both football and basketball at SCS. He has been a starter for varsity football for two years and won Offensive Player of the District his junior year. He also participates in summer leagues as a team player and assistant coach for the pee wee teams. Antwuan is a member of Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center, where he works on the media team. In Antwuan’s spare time he loves hanging out with his friends and spending time with his siblings. Antwuan’s favorite memory is when he gave his life to Christ at last year’s high school retreat. His favorite Bible verse is 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” When asked what SCS means to him, Antwuan says SCS is more than a school, it’s a family.

Ashley Louise McCutchen Ashley Louise McCutchen is the daughter of Marty and Chrissie McCutchen and has attended SCS for four years. Ashley has participated in varsity cheer and track for four years. She has received multiple honors from both sports such as Academic All-State, the Fighting Eagle award, 2nd Team All-State, and the NCA All-American award. Ashley is a member of the National Honor Society and is serving as NHS Vice President and Senior Class Treasurer. She has truly enjoyed helping the SCS Junior Eagle Cheer teams and tries to encourage the younger cheerleaders to persevere and work hard. Ashley is very involved at Christ Chapel Bible Church. She has served on the High School Leadership team, led Kids Camp small groups, and taught Sunday School for elementary girls. Ashley hopes to attend Auburn University in the fall and study human sciences. Her favorite memory at SCS was cheering on the sidelines her freshman year for her brother. Ashley’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.” When asked what SCS means to her, Ashley says that SCS has been a place where she has been pushed to grow in her own faith while being able to encourage others to do the same. SCS has helped her realize that she can have a competitive nature and still have a heart that reflects Jesus as an athlete as well as in the classroom. She has learned that it is important to make Christ a part of everything she does and use her gifts and talents to honor the Lord with excellence and humility. Ty Walker Jenkins Ty Walker Jenkins, son of Chad and Traci Jenkins, is in his fourth year at SCS. He has played baseball, football, and tennis for the school and select baseball for various teams outside of school. He is the Senior Class Vice President, is in the Debate Club, and has been on the honor roll. He is involved at Christ Chapel Bible Church in the High School Ministry and has been a small group leader at Kids Camp. He has also been in the camp skit and served as a Music Camp counselor at church. He has assisted in leading large group for the youth and also assisted with children’s worship. Ty has been accepted to Ole Miss but hasn’t decided what he wants to major in. His favorite memory at SCS is how talented and fun last year’s talent show was at the high school retreat. Ty’s favorite Bible verse is Daniel 3:17-18: “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” To Ty, SCS is a place where he can make meaningful connections with his classmates and teachers, get all the help he needs in class, and get to pray before every class, quiz, and test.

Delaney Ruth Nash Zac Dennis Tenery Delaney Ruth Nash is the daughter of John and Jennifer Nash Zac Dennis Tenery is the son of Steve and Kelly Tenery and has attended and has attended SCS for 14 years. Delaney has participated SCS for 14 years. He has served on Class Council for three years and is in volleyball, dance team, SCS musicals and has served as the tennis captain for two years. Delaney has also served as the the Chaplain for the National Honor Society. During his time at SCS, Zac Fashion Club Vice President, Junior Class Council Secretary, has played baseball, basketball, tennis, and club volleyball. He is also an Senior Class Council President, and co-coaches 5th grade girls active member of the Young Men’s Service League where he has served volleyball. Delaney hopes to attend Texas A&M University and major in pediatric occupational therapy. for four years. Next fall, Zac plans to attend Texas A&M University and major in sports management. Delaney’s favorite memory at SCS is retreat. She loves how the whole grade participates in class competitions by using their His favorite SCS memory was watching the SCS Girls’ Basketball Team God-given talents and the community that is built throughout win the State Championship game his freshman year with his fellow the trip. Delaney’s favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “ classmates. Zac’s favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 6:18-19: “So that by Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who make your paths straight”. When asked have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the what SCS means to her, Delaney said, “ SCS has been my family for 14 years. I hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the have found friends that I would consider soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.” When family and a support system within the faculty that I can always rely on. SCS has asked what SCS means to him, Zac helped shape and build my relationship says, “Fellowship is what means the with Christ as well as taught me how most to me about SCS. I have grown to pursue him in everything I do. I am up here surrounded by supportive and extremely grateful for the memories that SCS has given me along with the loyal classmates and teachers who constant encouragement and support have helped shape me into who I am that I know will continue into the today. The community at SCS is like a future.” family and has always encouraged me to be the best version of myself. Most importantly, SCS has guided me on my journey as a Christ follower and has prepared me to be a Christian leader in the world.”





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