Congratulations Class of 2021

Destiny Braswell

Hometown: Middlesex

School: Neuse Charter School

Destiny is a bright and very social butterfly. She is loved and adored by her family and many friends. She loves being outside, whether it’s doing yard work, going for a walk or hike or just sitting around a fire pit roasting marshmallows. She has a huge passion and love for any and all animals. She plans to attend Nash Tech for her associate’s in Vet Tech. She hopes to then go on and become a veterinarian one day. — Tina Braswell

Arthur Joseph (A.J.) Boyce

Hometown: Four Oaks

School: Neuse Charter School

A.J. is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society and completed Junior Leadership Johnston. He served as a graduation marshal, and was in the Homecoming Court in grades 9, 11 and 12. He was a scholar athlete on the varsity soccer team and winter track and field his junior year. He also enjoyed being cast in various school musicals. He is planning to attend East Carolina in the Fall as a double legacy. We are so proud of our son! — Angela Boyce

Grace Buck

School: Neuse Charter School

Grace is very involved in church and is an avid artist. She works with animals and plans to open her own business one day! — Jennifer Buck

Michaela Casey

Hometown: Clayton

School: Neuse Charter School

Michaela is the varsity cheer captain and also plays varsity soccer. She is an honor roll student and is part of the National Honor Society. She also successfully completed EMT class at JCC the last semester of high school as well. We are so proud of her as she begins to make her journey into the world! — Shannon Wright

Madelyn Clark

Hometown: Clayton

School: Neuse Charter School

Madelyn is the class valedictorian, a member of National Honor Society and student coordinator for the NCS Student Food Pantry. She was also a scholar athlete, and a two-time volleyball all-conference selection and offensive MVP. She will be attending Meredith College as a member of the volleyball team majoring in biology with plans to become a radiologist. — Lynn Clark

Class of 2021

Alexis Elliott

Hometown: Clayton

School: Cleveland High School

Alexis has been involved in several groups during high school. Some of her activities were: Yearbook Editor In Chief, Vice President of Executive Student Council, Winter Guard & Color Guard, Caswell Leadership, Rise Through Education Tutor and more. Alexis will graduate with honors, has been awarded several merit-based scholarships and will be attending Campbell University to study psychology and join their color guard team. Alexis, we are all very proud of you and love you so much! — Sarah Elliott

Jackson Evans

Hometown: Selma

School: Neuse Charter School

We are so proud of all of Jackson’s accomplishments throughout his high school career. Jackson is so thankful for all of his teachers at Neuse Charter School. His teachers pushed him to be a better student and human being. He would like to give a special thank you to Coach Crocker for encouraging him and believing in him. In the fall, he will be attending JCC to pursue EMT Services Certification. Go Jack Attack! — Allison Evans

Faith Gorham

Hometown: Smithfield

School: Neuse Charter School

Faith is one of most caring and loving people you will ever know. She had the privilege to be a middle and varsity cheerleader. — Dorothy Gorham

Camden Gurley

Hometown: Smithfield

School: Neuse Charter School

Camden enjoys the outdoors and spending lots of time hunting and fishing with friends. He has been dedicated to the wrestling program at Neuse Charter School and a few wrestling clubs outside school. He began playing baseball and soccer at a young age, but found his love in wrestling while in 7th grade. Camden will complete his Associate in Engineering Degree at Johnston Community College by December 2021. He will continue his studies by transferring to NCSU Engineering School. — Kalicia Gurley

Jordan Hester

Hometown: Smithfield

School: Neuse Charter School

Jordan is in the National Honor Society and will be graduating with high honors. She participated in varsity volleyball all four years, where she was captain her junior and senior years, as well as soccer during her junior and senior years. Both teams made a historic run her senior year into the NCHSAA playoffs, making it to the quarterfinals. She plans to attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando in the fall. Congrats Jordan! We love you beyond words! So proud of you! — Mom and Dad

Joshua House

Hometown: Clayton

School: Neuse Charter School Joshua is planning to attend East Carolina University in the fall to pursue a degree in computer science with a specialization in game development. We are so proud of him. — Julie House

Joseph Kelly

Hometown: Clayton

School: Neuse Charter School

Joseph has been a student at Neuse Charter School since kindergarten. He is committed to Belmont Abbey to play baseball and plans to major in business management. He is the son of Tom and Mashal Kelly. — Mashal Kelly

Rachel Louise Martin

Hometown: Selma

School: Martin Homeschool

Rachel has enjoyed softball and excelled in dance during high school. She is looking forward to her future with Liberty University online, and gives God the glory for all He empowers her to do.

Lindsey Massey

Hometown: Princeton

School: Princeton

Congratulations Lindsey! We are so proud of you. You have been an awesome varsity cheerleader and we love you. — Love, Michael, Debbie and Sarah

Savanna Gale Myers

Hometown: Meadow

School: South Johnston

Myers, the daughter of Gale and Scarlette Myers, plans to attend Campbell University pursue a degree in biology to continue her education to become a pediatric optometrist. She’s graduating Summa Cum Laude, was the most valuable player for the swim team, earned a FFA Scholarship Pin her last three years at SJHS and competed in track and tennis. Your family is very proud of all your accomplishments while at South Johnston! Follow your heart and allow God to lead you down the right paths! We love you! — Mom and Dad

Aaron LeBlanc

Hometown: Clayton

School: Cleveland

Aaron participated in weight lifting, ag mechanics and welding. He loves working with his hands and has been spending time with his friends learning and tinkering with different automobile projects. He plans to go to Wake Tech to study automotive mechanics and be a integral part of working a trade in our community. Aaron is our youngest and makes my heart so full of pride and joy. I love you so much Aaron! Good luck in all your future endeavors! — June LeBlanc

Mackenzie Rigsbee

Hometown: Four Oaks

School: South Johnston

Mackenzie has danced for 11 years at Tippy Toes Dance Studio in Princeton. She is attending Campbell University in the fall for teaching. Her passion, dedication and commitment in all that she does continues to make us proud everyday. Dream big sweet girl! Always do your best and you will succeed in all you do. — Melissa Rigsbee

Mason Schwartz

Hometown: Smithfield

School: Neuse Charter School

Mason, the son of Dave and Robin Schwartz, has earned a Presidental Merit Scholarship to attend the University of Alabama to study chemical engineering and pre med. He achieved recognition as an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Junior Marshal, varsity soccer captain (2021) and was a scholar athlete all four years of high school. — Robin Schwartz

Olivia Walker

Hometown: Clayton

School: Community Christian

Olivia is graduating from Community Christian School. She is president of the Beta Club and plays multiple sports. Sometimes two different ones in one season. She plans to get a Certified Nursing Assistant certification over the summer and to apply for nursing school. She plans to attend Wayne Community College. — Beth Walker

Halle Grace Taclott

Hometown: Angier

School: Mount Olive

My daughter Halle just graduated from UMO with her bachelor’s in Science. She is an aspiring park ranger who loves nature and all wildlife. We couldn’t be more proud of her. — Shelia Harmon

Garrison Walker

Hometown: Clayton

School: Community Christian/Liberty

Garrison is a 2021 graduate of Liberty University. He will graduate with honors and a GPA of 3.6 with a major in biomedical science, a minor in Spanish, global studies and chemistry. Garrison has played on the Liberty Club racketball team for five years, going to nationals for three of those. He will be attending graduate school at Liberty and working as a student teacher for anatomy and physiology lab. He plans to become an emergency room physician and work with disaster relief. — Beth Walker

Emily Williams

Hometown: Clayton

School: Neuse Charter School

Lindsey Paige Woodard

Hometown: Princeton

School: Princeton High School

Lindsey is a high school cheerleader who loves basketball, football and baseball. She also loves helping at daycare and enjoys going to church.