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Celebrating our Graduates by Dana Durman Director of Communications As May came to a close, we saw some of our youth mark a milestone in their life - high school graduation. While this can be a bittersweet transition, it is also a time that their achievements and accomplishments are celebrated. The FPC graduates for 2018 include: Charley Ross Ainsworth: Charley Ross is a graduate of Bishop TK Gorman High School in Tyler. He will attend the University of Texas at Austin in the fall, focusing on the Plan II Honors Program. At Gorman, Charley Ross was elected senior class president, received the Christus Award, an AP scholar, and served as chaplain and captain of the varsity football team. The son of Jennifer and Charley Ainsworth, Charley Ross has an interesting hobby — he grows bonsai trees and has a mini-forest of them in his room! Cameron Elise Humphress: The daughter of Tony and Sara Humphress, Cameron is an honors graduate of Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse. A fan of superhero movies, Cameron plans to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in nursing.
Hanna Margaret Leach: The daughter of Jeff and Pam Leach, Hanna Meg is a graduate of Bishop TK Gorman High School in Tyler. She received the Christus Award, is an academic allstate swimmer. She was on the principal’s honor roll, a member of the national honor society, captain of the varsity girls’ swim team, biology club president and served as junior homecoming princess. Hanna Meg has been accepted to Grove City College in Pennsylvania where she will major in Conservation Biology. Allison Anne Wallace: The daughter of Jeff and Florrie Wallace, Allie graduates from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler where she was awarded her Cosmetology License by State of Texas, won third place in the Cosmetology Quiz Bowl, and was named most improved band member. Allie plans to attend Tyler Junior College, majoring in general studies. In congratulating our graduates, we also pray for their continued success. Completing high school is an achievement that they should be proud of and we wish them more great journeys in their college life!
i n t h i s i s s u e | H I GH LI GHT S & F E ATU RE S PW Life Membership Award | pg 3 Pat Cryer is awarded the Life Membership Award by Presbyterian Women.
Kirkin’ of the Tartans | pg 5 Looking back on Kirkin’ in pictures!
VBS 2018 | pg 7 Mark your calender for VBS 2018! All children aged 3 — 5th grade are invited.
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