Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior

Walks Down the Aisle

Alumni updates in The Warrior magazine include current year births and wedding announcements to help fellow Warriors stay in touch. Other alumni news is shared through the LRCA website and social media. Please direct questions or send your Warrior Alumni Updates submissions to Bekah.Johnson@ LittleRockChristian.com.

Jeffrey Brantly (Class of 2014) wed Kathryn King on September 6, 2020 at The Venue at Stonebrook Meadows in Bauxite, Arkansas. The couple currently lives in Little Rock.

Riley Roach McDonald (Class of 2017) married Seth McDonald (Class of 2017) on April 24, 2021 at Venue at Oakdale in Sherwood, Arkansas. The McDonalds live in Little Rock. Brooklyn Kathleen Burks (Class of 2015) married Zachary Ryan Griffin on October 30, 2021 at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock. The Griffins live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rebecah Isabelle Ortega Seymour (Class of 2018) wed Graham Johnson Seymour (Class of 2019) on August 8, 2020 in WaterColor, Florida. The Seymours reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Tori Alan Allred Avery (Class of 2014) married Caleb Avery on November 27, 2020 at Angelo’s Garden in Mayflower, Arkansas. They make their home in Springdale. Tori Alan’s mother is Tracie Allred who works in LRCA’s Welcome Center.

John (Jack) Patterson Lee (Class of 2016) married Walker Evans Sanders Lee on June 26, 2021 at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The Lees reside in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Erin Norman Thompson (Class of 2014) married Jacob Thompson on June 5, 2021 at Rusty Tractor Vineyards in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Thompsons live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Cooper Ryan Wade (Class of 2013) wed Johanna Caroline Baker on May 21, 2020 at St. John’s Chapel by the Creek in Benton, Arkansas. The Wades live in Little Rock. Cooper is the son of Cara Wade, LRCA Board of Trust member. Dr. Kristin Leigh Hathaway Wilkinson (Class of 2011) married James Thomas Wilkinson on May 16, 2021 at An Enchanted Evening in Roland, Arkansas. The Wilkinsons reside in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fred Andrew Wood (Class of 2018) married Grace Elizabeth Mitchell Wood on January 2, 2022 at The Grandeur House in Little Rock. The Woods plan to reside in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Andrew’s mother Sarah Wood is part of the upper school Learner Services team. Samantha Snell Betz (Class of 2016) married Connor Betz on September 18, 2021 at The Brick Room in Conway, Arkansas. Conway is also where the couple resides.

Jessica Sadler Maskell (Class of 2011) wed Donovan Maskell on August 28, 2021 in Clarksville, Arkansas. The Maskells make their home in Haskell, Oklahoma.

Taylor Ann Allred Tlapek (Class of 2012) married Jack Tlapek on May 29, 2021 at Osage House in Cave Springs, Arkansas. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor Ann’s mother is Tracie Allred who works in LRCA’s Welcome Center.

Wedding announcements need to include the bride’s and groom’s full names (including maiden), the graduation year(s), the wedding date and location and where the couple intends to reside. Also, include bride and/or groom parents’ names IF they are current LRCA employees or board members.

Hayden Miller Asselta (Class of 2011) gave birth to Luke Michael Asselta (5 pounds, 11 ounces) on March 5, 2021. She and her husband, Michael Asselta currently reside in Rogers, Arkansas.

Rachel Fruchey Bell (Class of 2004) and her husband Evan Bell welcomed their son, Noah Clemens James Bell (6 pounds, 4.7 ounces) on August 11, 2021. The Bells make their home in Conway, Arkansas .

Joseph Clay Hampton (Class of 2016) and Hannah Kelley Hampton (Class of 2016) welcomed their baby, Ayda Jayne Hampton (7 pounds, 12 ounces) on August 24, 2021. The Hamptons live in Little Rock. Hannah’s mother is Tracy Kelley, LRCA HS Office Support.

Kyle Tarpley (former student) and his wife Beibei gave birth to Phoebe Sue Tarpley on December 26, 2020 in Hangzhou, China where they make their home. Kyle is the son of Heather Tarpley who teaches high school math at LRCA.

Hunter Baughman (Class of 2005) and his wife Andrea welcomed their baby girl Kinley Renae Baughman (8 pounds, 11 ounces) on June 4, 2021. The Baughmans live in Judsonia, Arkansas.

Christian Biggs (Class of 2011) and Margo Frederick Biggs (Class of 2011) gave birth to Harper Gray Biggs (6 pounds, 9 ounces) on July 15, 2021. The Biggs live in Maumelle, Arkansas. Christian’s mother, Laurie Biggs, teaches high school social studies at LRCA.

John Lepine (Class of 2009) and his wife Katie welcomed their fourth child, Anton James (7 pounds, 15 ounces) on August 28, 2021. The Lepines make their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Andrew Williams (Class of 2006) and his wife Susan gave birth to Evelyn Marie Williams (4 pounds, 12 ounces) on September 23, 2020. Evelyn eagerly arrived seven weeks early. The Williams live in Jackson, Mississippi.

Bundles of Joy

Baby announcements need to include both parents’ names (including maiden), the graduation year(s), the baby’s name, weight, birth date, city and state in which the baby was born. Also, include names of grandparents IF they are current LRCA employees or board members.

Sarah Glenn Crabill (Class of 2008) and her husband Austin Crabill welcomed their baby girl, Charley Ann Crabill (7 pounds, 4 ounces) on September 21, 2021. The Crabills live in Roland, Arkansas. Sarah is the Director of Elementary Operations at LRCA.

Markham Roberson and Tara Ashley Allred Roberson (Class of 2010) gave birth to Cadence Ashley Roberson (7 pounds, 12 ounces) on October 7, 2019. The Robersons live in Little Rock. Tara Ashley’s mother is Tracie Allred who works in LRCA’s Welcome Center.

Stephen Williams (Class of 2010) and his wife Allie welcomed their daughter Jane Katherine Williams (8 pounds, 3 ounces) on April 5, 2021. The Williams family lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joseph Scott Ford (Class of 2010) and Kelsey Claire Taylor Ford gave birth to Vivienne Taylor Ford (7 pounds, 11 ounces) on August 27, 2021. The Fords live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ashley Stricklin Shearin (Class of 2011) and her husband Brandon Shearin welcomed Sonny James Shearin (9 pounds, 2 ounces) at their home on November 21, 2021. The Shearins live in Dallas, Texas.

David Winkler (Class of 2011) and Caroline Winkler gave birth to Harris Clay Winkler (7 pounds, 2 ounces) on March 15, 2021. The Winklers live in Waco, Texas.