20192019GRADUATE

RECOGNITIONSUNDAY, MAY 19

CALVARY BAPTISTCHURCH

830 N. JONES AVENUE

ROCK HILL, S.C.

REGGIE HOPKINS MICHAEL POLSTONSENIOR PASTOR FAMILY MINISTRY PASTOR

SWhitney Shaun McGuirt Jr. is a 2019

graduate of the Citadel with a Bache-lor of Science Degree: BusinessAdministration, Supply Chain Man-agement Concentration.

Special Awards and Honors: Com-pany Commander - Served senior yearas first in command of company madeup of 119 students; the Citadel HonorCommittee - 1 of 54 senior cadetselected to the committee by peers;Senior Class Ring Chairman - Chosenby classmates to serve as Ring Chair-man; Company First Sergeant - 1 of 21chosen for this position out of entirejunior class of 572 students; NCAA Stu-dent Athlete - Football (2015); Dean’sList (x6); Academic Gold Stars Recipi-ent (3.7+GPA); Who’s Who Nominee; Nominated for Under-graduate Business Student of the Year.

Whit has accepted a job with Wastequip, LLC in Charlotte,NC and will begin his career in Supply Chain Manufacturing.

He is the son of Shaun and Kristi McGuirt.

Vicki Pearce is a 2019 graduate ofWinthrop University.

She graduated with a Master’sDegree in Literacy and is currently aReading Interventionist.

Vicki is the loving and devoted wifeof David Pearce and the mother tothree extraordinary and amazing chil-dren ... Madalyn, Nathan and Noah.

Andrey Ridling is a 2019 graduateof The University of South Carolina.

Special Awards and Honors: Russ-ian Scholar Laureate.

Andrey plans to continue his stud-ies in Russia starting in September atMoscow State University. While there,he plans to earn a Master’s Degreeand pursue a career in academics andtranslation.

He is the son of Karla Ridling andJoe Ridling.

Whit McGuirt

Vicki Pearce

Andrey Ridling

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LIFE AFTER GRADUATIONGraduation is almost an anticlimax. How can one cere-

mony capture the tears and trials, the laughter and love, ofthe past few years?

You have bonded with friends, broken from others. Youhave discovered more about yourself. Perhaps you realizehow much there still is to learn. You’ve pushed past limita-tions. You’ve tasted success. The diploma and handshake,your fleeting moment of recognition, are more for friendsand family than for yourself. You’ve learned the lessons,gained the ground, made the memories.

Graduation is the starter’s gun at a race. There’s this bigbang, but it signals the beginning of the race, not the end.What you do with what you’ve learned, how you perform inthe world — that’s the race. School and all that it includesare the preparation. It’s the training that helps you get inshape. But there comes a point when you need to use whatyou’ve been taught. This is life after graduation.

Whether you graduated magna cum laude or just barely,there are two qualities that lead to success: character andcharity.

Character is the combination of moral and spiritual qual-ities that form the fabric of an individual. An ethical char-acter puts integrity before self-interest. Unselfishness, per-sistence, honesty, humility, form the foundation of a trust-worthy character.

The best book for character building is the Bible. Eachbook of the Bible (and there are 66) contains stories andallegories illustrating moral and spiritual lessons. When peo-ple in the Bible acted morally and sought the spiritual, theyfound safety and prosperity. When they resisted the teach-ings of prophets and inspired teachers, they wandered andstruggled. Learning the lessons of the Bible is a recipe forsuccess. In fact, it leads to eternal life where character is areflection of the divine.

Charity is mercy and benevolence toward others. One dic-tionary defines charity as “love directed first toward God butalso toward oneself and one’s neighbors as objects of God’slove.” Long after monetary success or media attention dwin-dles, how a person treated their family, friends, and enemiesis remembered. Perhaps that’s why Paul says, in his first let-ter to the Corinthians, “Now abideth faith, hope, charity, thesethree; but the greatest of these is charity” (13:13). While faith andhope will start a project and even persist in it, charity or lovefor God and His creation brings the inspiration that makes aproject successful.

As you begin life after graduation, consider searching theScriptures for the qualities that build moral and spiritualcharacter and express charity. God is ready to crown yourefforts with success.

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY GRADUATES2019

Angela Cothern is a 2019 gradu-ate of The University of South Car-olina School of Law.

With her Juris Doctor Degree,from USC, she plans to get a jobpracticing law in South Carolina.

Plans for the future is to one dayestablish her own Law Firm andeagerly start her career as a lawyer.

Angela is the daughter of BrianCothern and Tabatha Cothern.

Morghan Davidson is a 2019graduate of Clemson Universitywhere she received her MechanicalEngineereing Degree with Honors.

Her plans for the future is totake the next 3 months off fromschool to travel. She then will beginher new job in Greenville, SC.

Morghan is the daughter of Timand Daun Davidson

Jason Demby is a 2019 graduateof Covington Theological Semi-nary with an Associates Degree inMinistry.

His plans for the future is topreach God’s Word while pursuinga Bachelor’s Degree from Coving-ton Theological Seminary.

Jason is the son of Pam Moffittand husband of Tonya Demby. TheDemby Family has been blessedwith a lovely daughter namedHunter.

Morghan Davidson

Jason Demby

Angela Cothern

Anna Grace Bizzell is a 2019graduate of Rock Hill HighSchool.

Special Awards and Honors:Anna has been on the AB HonorRoll for the majority of her edu-cational career as well as, Acade-mic Lettering her Sophomore,Junior and Senior years, TeacherCadet and a Recipient of The LifeScholarship.

This summer, she will be work-ing at the YMCA as a camp coun-selor.

In the fall, she will be attend-ing Winthrop University. She

plans to major in Elementary Education and Minor in Psy-chology.

Volunteer Service: Anna has volunteered at the YorkCounty Council on Aging delivering Meals on Wheels tohomebound seniors, Operation Christmas Child, The Sec-ond Harvest Food Bank and Senior Food Drives.

Anna is the daughter of Ashley Bizzell and the grand-daughter of Bill and Judy Boulware.

Adam Michael Foxx is a 2019graduate of South Pointe HighSchool.

In the fall, he plans to attend North Greenville University.

His plans for the future is play-ing football and majoring inSports Management.

Adam is the son of Michaeland Tara Foxx.

Adam Foxx

Anna Bizzell

Joann Rasey is a 2019 graduateof Penn Foster High School.

In the fall, she plans to attendOhio State University

Her plans for the future is topursue a career in Veterinary orForensics.

Joann is the daughter of Duaneand Tammy Rasey.

Elizabeth Rhodes is a 2019graduate of Rock Hill HighSchool.

In the fall, she plans to attend aTech School to further her educa-tion.

Elizabeth is the daughter ofMichael and Myra Rhodes.

Katelyn Young is a 2019 gradu-ate of York Preparatory Academy.

Special Awards and Honors:4.5 GPA, Senior Class President,President of Future BusinessLeaders of America, member ofNational Honors Society, mem-ber of The Beta Club, Co-Editorof the Year Book, played 5 yearsof JV and Varsity Volleyball.

In the fall she plans to attendRandolph College in Lynchburg,Virginia. While playing volleyballas a Setter, she will also pursue adegree in Health and ExerciseScience to become a PhysicalTherapist

Katelyn is the daughter of Wayne and Laurie Young.

Isaac Woods Harvell is a 2019graduate of South Pointe HighSchool.

Special Awards and Honors:Beta Club and The NationalHonor Society. He played on theVarsity Golf Team and was select-ed as All Region Player. Isaaccompleted 4 courses as DualCredit.

In the fall, he plans to attendYork Technical College where hewill take general education cours-es alone with praying about hisfuture career path.

Isaac is the son of Kim Harvell and Chris Harvell.

Sally Adair McGuirt is a 2019graduate of South Pointe HighSchool.

Special Awards and Honors:Palmetto Girls State Representa-tive, Beta Club, Junior Civitans,HOSA, Principal’s Scholar,Honor Roll, South Pointe SwimTeam, South Pointe State SwimTeam, South Pointe Swim TeamStallion Award. Rays Swim Team,Rock Hill Country Club SwimTeam and Young Life, FCA.

Her plans for the future is tomajor in nursing and pursue acareer as a Pediatric Nurse. She is excited to see the doorsthat God opens and opportunities that He provides in serv-ing and sharing Him.

Sally is the daughter of Shaun and Kristi McGuirt.

Michaela Nyegaard is a 2019graduate of York ComprehensiveHigh School.

Special Awards and Honors:Honor Graduate, Diploma withDistinction, National Honor Soci-ety, English Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, Spanish HonorSociety, National TechnicalHonor Society, CNA Certifica-tion.

In the fall, she plans to attendAnderson University to pursueBachelors in Nursing/Masters inOccupational Therapy.

Michaela is the daughter of Luke and Tara Nyegaard.

Isaac Harvell

Sally McGuirt

Michaela Nyegaard

Joann Rasey

Elizabeth Rhodes

Katelyn YoungClass of 2019

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give youhope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11

“She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughswithout fear of the future. — Proverbs 31:25

“God never said that the journey would be easy, but Hedid say that the arrival would be worthwhile.

— Max Lucado

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you areyoung, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life,in love, in faith and in purity. — Timothy 4:12

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans willsucceed. — Proverbs 16:3

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; hewill never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; donot be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 31:8

An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon theLord has learned far more than the man with the highesteducation who does not know how to meditate.

— Rev. Charles Stanley

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see thewhole staircase, just take the first step.

— Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The purpose of human life is to improve one’s charactertraits, by working on oneself every day. That’s why God givesus today and tomorrow.” — Sara Yoheved Rigler

“The best remedy for those who are frightened, lonely orunhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be alonewith the sky, nature and God. For only then can you feelthat everything is as it should be and that God wants peopleto be happy amid nature’s beauty and simplicity.”

— Anne Frank

“All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all Ihave not seen. — Ralph Waldo Emerson