Tidal Wave Volume 1 Issue 1

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letter from the editors

Welcome to Tidal Wave We’re all so glad you’re here.

The Tidal Wave staff is proud to present Coastal Christian High School’s first ever student run news magazine We hope that you find inspiration, knowledge, and guidance within these pages

Tidal Wave was born out of a desire for a new kind of journalism for the Coastal community. We wanted to inform the community of our news, solidify the beliefs of faith, find camaraderie in our passion for sports, express our strong opinions, remember the value of our alumni, and showcase the incredible art of our student body

The staff has worked diligently over the past months to complete their articles, in addition to the yearbook spreads which they are already working on throughout the year

YPerspectives was sent out to the Coastal community. It contained articles and updates about things happening around campus and celebrated the student body

After many years without this type of communication, the 2023-2024 Yearbook staff has chosen to bring it back, but under a new name Tidal Wave is your new CCHS magazine made by students for our community

It shares stories of students, faculty, teams, alumni, and the community Included are stories of faith and education and also student opinion and celebrations

It is my goal as an educator to ensure my students have the ability and resources to succeed and to do so in a manner that glorifies God.

I couldn’t be more proud of the hard work our staff has put in and the perseverance they’ve shown as we’ve navigated the genesis of this publication

I also can’t overstate the value of our bold, fearless, and utterly enthusiastic leader, Mrs Heather Hughes Her passion for this new piece of art is infectious, and she has been vital to the development of this magazine

It inspires me to know that this is hopefully just one of dozens of issues of Tidal Wave for the community of Coastal This issue is just one step towards a bigger journalistic legacy

I hope you enjoy our take on Coastal and the ld d

To that end, these pages are put together by student writers, designers, and photographers- it contains their ideas and creations and I am excited to share their hard work with you

We want this publication to represent the community as well, and as such, you will find multiple places throughout these pages where we ask for you to send us your own ideas and updates This includes story ideas, alumni life updates, student artwork, and more!

Thank you to the amazing editor team and staffers. Without them, this publication would not have happened or be as good as it is I am blessed and proud to be their teacher

TURNING HEADS

Principal Kevin Culotta enters new role as Interim Head of School

By Ethan Arnette, Cole James and Liam Reese

Mr Kevin Culotta’s journey to become the new head of

Coastal Christian High School is something significant that has to be told.

Culotta began his educational journey teaching English I and European History in 2010 He shares that, “I started as an English/History teacher in 2010 and never envisioned that I would ever do anything else so it's been fun to take on some new challenges as my role has evolved over the years ”

As the years progressed, Culotta’s involvement within the Coastal community did as well He soon became the principal of Coastal.

This is a responsibility that he pursued and enjoyed daily due to his commitment to this school and overseeing the academic program for the last nine years

Culotta served dutifully as principal However, looking ahead, Mrs Brenda McCombie gave the helm of being the Interim Head of School to Culotta, stepping back slightly to focus more on the management and future of the expansion of Coastal Christian High School.

With this new role, Culotta received more responsibility for all school operations compared to past jobs as principal However, he says ”I ironically did my best to avoid taking this position for several years so I can't say it was anything I aspired to until more recently ”

However, after considerate thinking, Culotta accepted the responsibilities of Head of Coastal as Interim

“I was motivated by my deep regard for the school and a desire to serve it by leading it,” Culotta explained

Another reason he took on the challenge was because of his preparation Culotta already had experience serving Coastal in his role as principal under Mrs. McCombie’s guidance, learning to serve Coastal with grace, humility, and passion

Culotta looked upon her as an example and learned from her how to effectively master the responsibility as Head of School

Additionally, his fifteen-year journey at Coastal helped to prepare him by teaching him to “understand the ethos of CCHS and what it takes to effectively lead it ”

One of the improvements Culotta has already begun implementing is the Teaching for Transformation initiative, which is a comprehensive biblical framework designed to direct a better model of Christian education

He also received an opportunity to focus on educational leadership for four years through the Master of Education Program at Covenant College, which taught him how to be an appropriate administrator for a Christian school

With these factors, Culotta states that “it is a tremendous honor and an even greater responsibility to take on the Head of School role ”

He plans to use this opportunity to better improve the school.

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God is expanding His territory once again! Over the past eighteen months, the doors have opened for Coastal to purchase adjacent land parcels for future expansion. Four land parcels have been purchased totaling approximately six acres which adjoin the CCHS property to the west reaching up to the Post Office parking lot. After the vision for these acquisitions was shared with a small group of generous donors, the funds were received to make this dream a reality. A big thank you to the anonymous donors!

Exciting thoughts are now swirling in the hearts and minds of our Coastal family as we pray for the next expansion project for Coastal Christian High School. Please join our staff, faculty, and Board of Governors as we seek God's guidance for future plans regarding this wonderful opportunity to expand God's Kingdom.

Mrs. Brenda McCombie - Head of School, Emeritus

Despite all of his newfound responsibilities, Culotta intends to continue teaching

“I love being in the classroom, and the time with my students is really life-giving for me,” he reflected.

While Culotta’s responsibilities are plentiful, he is not alone in his work Brenda McCombie remains as Head of School Emeritus Her role includes maintaining oversight of the school's financial systems as well as land development

“It is a tremendous honor and an even greater responsibility to take on the Head of School role”

This has provided Culotta “an opportunity to observe the finer points of creating and maintaining an annual budget that I look forward to implementing in the future ”

Culotta asks students to continue to “keep doing all the things that make Coastal the special place that it is ”

“Never take our time together for granted and that God continues to grant us the will to walk in the grace He provides,” Culotta conluded

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INK TOINSIGHTS

Staff pursue writing opportunites

Worldview Seminar

Dean of Students, Dr Josh Lawrence, earned his Doctorate of Ministry in Faith and Culture last year from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary His dissertation, Developing a Seminar for Select Dual-Enrolled High School Students to Know, Identify, and Analyze Worldviews, covers the role and influence of education in worldview development, and how culture and worldview affect an individual His dissertation is available in book form at the Southeastern Library and https://dissexpress proquest com/ Additionally, Dr Lawrence previously authored a book on behalf of the Bridge church during his time there about Discipleship

The Equipped Music Worship Leader: A Practical Guide

Traditum leader Sam Marsh is a skilled musician and worship leader She recently released a book sharing her knowledge with other worship leaders Topics include how to lead a rehearsal, caring for volunteers, what matters in songs, music theory, Sunday prep, and much more Her book can be found on Amazon

Sculpture and Ceramics

Workbook: For the Classroom

When compiling resources from other artists left Art Teacher Heather Hughes dissatisfied, she took measures into her own hands and created a workbook for her students It contains lessons, easy grading guidelines, project trackers, and more She also has published Pottery Journals for professionals and students alike All books are available on Amazon

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Senior Take Down Senior Take Down

A mid-year check-in: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s it all for?

A lighthearted game of intense water tag, the game Senior Take Down began the first day of school among the senior class The rules are simple: tag someone without getting out yourself The method? Water sprayers, water guns, and even water dinosaurs! Students each picked names at random for their targets, and went from there to track them down and get them out The rules dictated that the school and school events were safe zones, so they had to get creative about finding their opponent Additionally, if found wearing a pool float or swimming goggles, the person was marked safe No one thought the game would last as long as it has, as many students had assumed there would be a winner before October However, the remaining six seniors have outwitted their opponents and lasted longer than the rest Who will ultimately come out on top? Time will tell

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Spiking the Funds

OUTREACH 360 GETS CREATIVE WITH FUNDRAISING

by Ryan Burton

On Saturday, October 15th, members of the Coastal Christian community participated in “Spiketober,” a brand new event to raise funds for The Outreach 360 mission trip to Costa Rica second semester Current students worked with advisor Mrs Lecci and Alumnus Caleb Cottle (‘23) to organize the event Teams signed up in the Intermediate or Competitive category, depending on their experience. Senior Caroline Meehan

TChapel, the performing arts department, administration, and student leaders came together to put together a memorable service honoring veterans in our community.

played with Senior Emily O’Shields in the Intermediate division She recalls, that “it was a great time playing with one of my good friends in a competitive atmosphere ”

The event drew in current students, alumni players, community members, and students from universities. The event started as a pool play tournament which led to bracket seatings in each division From there, teams competed against the double elimination ruling to rise to the top

Alumnus Coleman Williford (‘15) and his teammate took the Competitive Division title, with second place going to Alumni Eli Bright (’23) and Sam Morgan (’23) The Intermediate Division title went to Freshmen Danny Mack and Levi Tamson

Outreach 360 is hopeful that the event can return in future years. “We had a lot of positive feedback from people from UNCW and Appalachian State and they were very interested in coming to another event, so we’re hoping this can be an annual fundraiser,” Adviser Kelly Lecci remarked

his year for Veterans second year at Veterans Chapel.

“The folding of the flag was especially memorable this year, and that [song] was my favorite piece that I played,” Evie said

A new element was added to enrich the traditions in place: the folding of the American Flag Before chapel, students learned about what each of the 13 Folds represent

After the folding, the choir sang a piece about the importance of the flag Additionally, freshman Kiara Haasbroek spoke about the importance of the flag in a monologue

Sophomore Evie Munroe was part of the instrumental ensemble and played drums for the

After chapel was over, students were joined in classrooms by honored guests who shared about their veteran experiences “It was really cool to listen to Mr Powell speak about his service in our small group after chapel,” Evie said

Freshman Liam Colbert, who played saxophone

FOLDING THE FLAG

at the service, said his veteran shared stories about “taking care of underground missiles and living on base ” He recalls that that listening to him provided more “recognition of what people go through living on military bases ”

Vessel and Cornerstone also volunteered their time and sang three songs for the residents at Trinity Grove Nursing Home the following day

While there, they also helped to make Veterans

Day even more special for the residents with a time for fellowship.

From the veteran breakfast to the music, flag folding, and more the event truly honored those who have served

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CATCHIN WAVES

By Ryan Burton, Jud Davenport, and Chase DeHart

Massive waves Perfect temperatures Total tranquility These are the aspirations of many

members of the surfing community Living on the cusp of the coast, beach life, especially surfing, is not just a hobby for some Wilmington residents, it’s a lifestyle

Surfing has grown especially pertinent within the Coastal Christian community Over the past three years, Science teacher Benjamin Treece and Spanish teacher Wayne Carpenter have helped to foster the development of a thriving surf club, who have not just grown in their own surfing abilities, but have achieved a global and spiritual outreach beyond what most others accomplish

While the club had a thriving start years ago, there was a time where the club was at risk for fading away Luckily, it was revitalized in 2021 by Alumnus Jackson Travis (‘23) The club’s inception consisted of a fairly slow start However, as years progressed, growth came with it

The club now meets bimonthly, and occasionally over the summer.

“The first year we would usually have three, four, [or] five people come out to a surf day “This year we’ve had fourteen, fifteen, [or] sixteen, every time,” sponsor Wayne Carpenter said

“everybody’s just kind of hanging out with each other, it’s a lot of fun”

Carpenter attributes the rise of the club to a new class of freshman “I think the new group of surfers are more interested in surfing together, than our [previous years]” he remarked, agreeing that community among the surfers was instrumental in the growth of the club

Freshman Smith Dorosko is no stranger to surfing, and has been riding his board for over a decade He is, however, new to Coastal’s club He’s already enjoying the dynamic He participated in a Masonboro camping night, where the club spent an evening surfing, praying, and camping out on Masonboro Island

“Everybody’s just kind of hanging out with each other, it's a lot of fun,” Dorosko said

Sophomore Will Santaniello enjoys the community surf club brings. Santaniello prefers surfing with his friends rather than alone.

“Everybody enjoys surfing and wants to be out there, and not by themselves so we can cheer each other on and enjoy the moment,” Santaneillo explained

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“Surfing is a really easy going thing. And you find a lot of easy going people with it”

Junior Caleb Martin, a surfer of five years, enjoys surfing with his friends from school through the club. While the club doesn’t have any specific student leaders, optional meet ups provide opportunities for students who truly want to go to get involved

“Pretty much just everyone does their own thing; it’s just the culture of surfing,” Martin commented

The club also makes a point to integrate spiritual development into their Saturday morning ventures

“We usually try and get a speaker to come out and share their story, and depending on who speaks they may have different experiences to relate,” co-sponsor Benjamin Treece remarked

While surfing is one of Treece’s most fervent hobbies, he does see pitfalls in the culture’s approach to Christianity

“The surf culture sometimes is kind of like [...] ‘Christianity isn’t cool‘ kind of crowd, so sometimes people might share about the surf culture and being a Christian , ” Treece reflected

Senior Caroline Meehan finds solace in the encouragement the club brings, ultimately helping her to further pursue her passion for surfing

“I think that dedication, patience, and love are definitely the biggest aspects driven by Christianity Out of these, I would say that love is paramount. Love for the sport, each other, and most importantly, God,” Meehan reflected

Meehan feels the club has helped her not only to grow towards an improved surfing style, but also her mental discipline

Last year, over Christmas Break , the club led a one week trip to El Salvador, where they taught surf camps, administered water filters, and spread the gospel to both children and families

Junior Cheyanne Grevin described the trip as “exhilarating” and “eye opening ” She especially enjoyed being able to ring in the New Year with her surfing friends

“We got to light off a bunch of fireworks and celebrate the new year in a different country I also enjoyed bonding with the kids during the surf camps,” she said

A critical part of the mission trip was the installation of water filters As filtered water is sparse in the country, healthy drinking water isn’t a givenit’s a luxury.

Before installing the filters, the volunteers make sure to ask residents for permission, and follow up by drinking some of the water to show that it’s filtered and safe to drink

Clean water is “a big thing there because there's water pollution and actually no access to filtered water So, having an effective water filter that you can fill up at the beginning of the week, and have clean water for the week is exactly what we're trying to do,” Sophomore Corban Cazier said

Cazier is an active member of the club He’s found great company over his two years as a member

“Surfing is a really easy going thing And you find a lot of easy going people with it So the kind of people that are in the club make it just as easy. You can talk to anyone; you can hang out with anybody,” he reflected.

The club is currently preparing to return to El Salvador for a second trip, with a goal to install fifty water filters, double the previous installment Eight students, accompanied by chaperones Ricky Ritter, Benjamin Treece, Wayne Carpenter, and Savannah Holland will be making the trip

Savannah Holland, who also attended the first trip, is excited to return to El Salvador.

“I’m excited to go back for a second time because now I know what to expect so I’ll be able to see it through a different lens, ” Holland commented

While the club is only in its third active year of substantive meeting, the interest, participation, and chatter regarding Surf Club ensures a prosperous future for the surfers of Coastal Christian.

One thing’s for sure: with the Centurions, it’s always surfs up

“Dedication, patience, and love are definitely the biggest aspects [of the club] driven by Christanity.”

FALLSPORTSRECAP sports

BEHIND THE WHISTLE

By Will Santaniello, Loralai Dengler, & Ellie Forrester

Centurions Fall sports teams spent all off-season preparing to face their competition

The Varsity Men’s Soccer team, coming off a strong season, strived for even better results than last year This drive was clearly seen before and throughout the season where Coach Brian Kurtz led his team to a 10-8 season finishing 2nd in the conference

“I impacted the team by influencing the younger players in a positive way and showing them that you can be a

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The JV Men’s Soccer team, led by newcomer Coach Sallie Newton achieved a 9-4-2 record Lots of young talent on the teams help secure the future of Coastal soccer

Inside the gym, Varsity Women’s Volleyball was led by Coach Georgia Davis, winner of Coastal Preps Fall Coach of the Year Award

The team achieved an outstanding 26-7 record and went undefeated in the conference

“They pushed us to our fullest potential and never let us fail when they knew we were capable and made us work hard and build our team trust to its fullest extent,” Senior Emma Anderson said

The JV volleyball team achieved a record of 10-3 The team was led by Coach Stephanie Howard

Similarly, the Women’s Tennis Team had a very successful season going 15-6; placing 2nd in their conference

“The bond between the upper and underclassmen was evident in the team's positive culture,” Senior Morgan Fritz reflected

Aiming down the fairway, the Women's Golf Team had a historic season Sophomore Julia Cowgill made it to the NCISAA State Championship where she placed 28th, unpreceden Women’s Golf

While the program had no seniors this season, the team is hopeful to continue to grow and progress in the coming years

Last but certainly not least, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams, both were led by Coach Maya and Coach Rainey

The Men's Cross Country team ran hard and won their conference meet, placed 2nd at their county meet, and came in 2nd place at their state meet with Sophomore Corban Cazier and Senior Thadd O'Neill as the lead runners for Coastal

“We do our best in the workouts and do not give up easily,” Senior Bradley Arnette said

The Women's Cross Country team worked extremely hard, placing 2nd in the conference and 7th in the State Championship Meet.

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Emma Anderson Player of the Year

Senior volleyball star Emma Anderson was awarded player of the year in the Coastal Plain ndependent Conference for the 2023 season She ended the year with 217 digs, 47 aces, 25 blocks, and 240 kills which are all significantly higher than he national average With these stats, she helped carry the team to the State Semifinals

Kickin it Up a Notchwith Liam Reese Top Scorer

Junior Liam Reese led the Centurions in goals this season, coming in with 10- most of which were in conference play The highlight of the season for him was “scoring both goals against CFA making the score 2-0”

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Tee’d Up Julia Cowgill State Finalist

While Sophomore Julia Cowgill represented CCHS last year on the golf course, this was the first official year that Women’s Golf was a team sport Julia returned as the star player making her school proud as she made the NCISAA State Tournament where she finished 28th

Salvant, a freshman in the Rock Climbing Club, scales the wall at the Wilmington Rock Gym in Ogden.

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Mrs. Matthew’s class visits the courthouse downtown.

Annie Grace Kuhne and Sophomore Finn Russell go crazy for the volleyball players.

the Freshman retreat, students got to jump of the dock on to the blob.

leads the school in worship at the weekly chapel.

KEEPING THE FAITH

holding on to christ in college

with Grant Forrester

Interview conducted by Lauren Bretzloff and Hannah Grassi

How do you think taking Apologetics can help people going to college?

All genuinely Christian students are going to be challenged by counter evidence during their season of higher education. Apologetics prepares students for that inevitable situation Also, the way we do apologetics at CCHS includes a heavier emphasis on logical/critical thought The goal being to help you think better Apologetics equips students with evidence for the objectivity of truth, arguments for the existence of God, and defenses for the truth of Christianity Every Christian practices apologetics at some level The question is, “Are you good at it?” If not, study with me

What resources do you recommend for people to learn how to defend their faith who didn't take apologetics?

For those who didn’t take the class, they could still read the material For anyone who would like to learn apologetics they should read these books: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek, Tactics by Greg Koukl, God’s Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? by John Lennox, and Cold Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace These four books would cover the major areas of attack for Christians If you can only stomach reading one of these, then read Frank Turek’s book If you would like to know of more resources, or you’d like specialized resources, you can come see me anytime

How do you recommend interacting with professors who have strong viewpoints that differ from yours?

Questions Questions Questions Never make a point with a statement when a question can make the same point This is something Greg Koukl addresses in Tactics (just saying). Questions to always be ready to ask are, “what do you mean by that?” and “how did you come to that conclusion?” Things to remember when engaging with a professor; 1)

You won’t “win” the debate with the professor, they are more educated and ready to deflect your argumentation Instead you should focus on being a willing voice of disagreement in hopes to persuade your fellow classmates. 2) You don’t always have to engage when a professor takes a shot at Christianity 3) The movie God’s not dead is fiction and you shouldn’t expect a similar experience All in all, keep in mind that the truth is on your side even if you don’t feel like your “winning” an encounter with a professor

How do you turn away from temptations in college as a Christian?

Always remember that temptation will come, it can’t be completely avoided So to turn away from it, one of the best things someone could do is have an accountability group A group of 2-3 people (guys with guys / girls with girls) that meets weekly or more to confess sin in detail and to be friends to lean on when temptation becomes difficult

What is your best piece of advice when going away to college?

Find a GOOD church!! Not one where you just show up and no one knows who you are week in and week out, but a church where you will be known and you can get to know the people in said church This way you’ll actually have local people you can go to when things get hard

What are some things you should look for when finding a new church away from home?

These are all such good questions First and foremost you want to find a church that is preaching verse by verse through books of the Bible You want to find a church that will be centered in scripture and not politics or something else You’ll want to be known by the church as well as know the church yourself A community that’s tight knit will be exactly what you need when your time away from home gets hard. Not if it gets hard, but when.

UNC Chapel Hill

“From my experience at UNC Chapel Hill, the best way to keep your faith in college is to find a community of other believers who are striving to know Jesus just like you Yet, in order for this to work, you have to be the one who takes the initiative to find this community Don’t expect it to fall in your lap Another very important way to stand firm is to maintain your daily spiritual disciplines, such as reading Scripture and prayer These will keep you grounded in the faith and push you to live like Christ each day Ultimately, it’s up to your choices, but living for Jesus and increasing my knowledge of Him has been the most important aspect of my college career ”

“My advice would be to stay disciplined in your quiet time in college Set aside a personal time for you to pray and read your Bible on your own time Just that personal and intimate moment with you and Christ is gonna make all the difference in your faith ”

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR FAITH IN COLLEGE? alumni weigh in

“One of the best pieces of advice I can give is to join a college group Having a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for support and maintaining a strong foundation With all the activities and distractions in college, it's easy to lose focus, but it's important to set aside dedicated time for your personal relationship with Jesus as well Make sure to prioritize that time with Him That is something I wish I was told Always remember He comes first and remember you are who He says you are not what the world says!”

“The people you choose to surround yourself with are going to be one of the biggest make or breaks of your faith in college It will really help you out if you try to get plugged in with a group of people that are also trying to grow their faith early into college ”

Luke Ward Class of 2020

Sadie Luscher Class of 2021

UNC Wilmington

Caroline Taylor Class of 2022

Appalachian State

Davis McGowan Class of 2023

UNC Wilmington

by Braelyn DeHart, Ava

Coastal retreats have been a tradition that is very special to students and staff

Class retreats unite and inspire students

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Each grade visits different locations with activities for students to engage with, like Mountain Top Youth Camp and The Swamp Park For many students, retreats are not just fun place to go, but a chance to grow closer to Christ with a community to encourage and support each other

“I didn’t know a whole lot of people at Coastal at the time of the freshman retreat, but that time of worship made me realize that wherever God leads me in life, He will always give me people to praise and worship Him with,” Freshman Anna Maino exclaimed

The Junior class goes on a college tour instead of a retreat, but this doesn’t stop students from bonding Nathan Richmond says he “got closer to my friends by talking about what we want to do in the future ”

Reflecting on her time at the Senior Retreat, Ziggy Smith says she also “got closer to people I wouldn’t normally talk to ” Further engagement between classes is one of the primary goals of Coastal retreats

Students are often paired with people outside traditional friend groups for activities to encourage connection

Each class takes a retreat each year, and when the class comes back many students feel refreshed and always have wonderful stories to tell about how God worked in their lives! While the Sophomore class retreat has yet to take place this year, there is no doubt their time in Myrtle Beach listening to speakers and having fun will be enriching

The friendships and fellowship are truly a blessing for Coastal students Being able to fellowship and grow our relationship with Christ in a communal setting is special, and something students should take advantage of when they can

GROWING TOGETHER

A Look into Willowdale Urban Farms

by Ellery Smith

is a non-profit organization that has been providing fresh vegetables to the Wilmington community for about six years

The farm, located in downtown Wilmington with around 2 acres of farm space, was started by David Brenner, a retired mechanical engineer, who began volunteering at the New Hanover County Arboretum and developed an interest in sustainable community gardening Before founding Willowdale Farm, Mr Brenner helped to renovate ten communities throughout Wilmington.

Willowdale Urban Farm was started with land from First Pentecostal Holiness Church and Pastor Paul Evans The focus of Willowdale is to provide food with minimal chemicals year round to people in need, charities and also people in the community who just want fresh vegetables. Volunteer Coordinator, Bettina Masschaele’s role is to encourage children and families to come and learn about gardening and helping

people in the community, especially in food insecure areas, to have access to fresh, organic food.

Volunteer groups from around Wilmington, including Coastal Christian, help to plant irrigate, and harvest vegetable like cabbage, carrots, broccoli, turnips, collards, and more

Local charitable organization like Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, local ministries and community members are able to benefit from what the garden produces

Coastal students have volunteered during our annual Outreach days in large groups, and as members in our club, Outreach 360 which sends students to the farm multiple times a semester. While the work is hard, the reward of seeing the community taken care of is well worth it

If you would like to volunteer at Willowdale, you can contact Bettina Masschaele at bmasschaele@icloud.com.

Willowdale Urban Farm is located at 301 N 30th St. Wilmington, NC 28401

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The first step is maintaining a high GPA You can challenge yourself by taking more advanced classes This will look good when you begin writing your applications GPA

The second step is coming up with a theme for your college essay; this should be done at the beginning of your junior year Then you will begin writing a 650-word personal college essay and sharing it with your English teacher; this should be done in your senior year Write the Essay The third step is, at the beginning of your senior year, to fill out the CommonApp and add schools to your “applying list ” CommonApp

The fourth step is keeping track of application deadlines and submitting them on time Track Deadlines

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There are four steps to start planning for college Starting freshman year, you should begin to look at schools and schedule tours Then, during your sophomore year, create a list of schools on SCOIR that you wish to learn about At the end of your junior year, request two letters of recommendation from teachers Lastly, during your senior year, take the ACT and/or SAT before graduation You should start to apply to at least three schools come August 1st of your senior year The three schools you apply to are called your Reach, Safety, and Target schools

Your Reach school is a college where you have less than a 15% chance of admission. Your Target school is a college where you have a 15-70% chance of admission. Your Safety school is a college where you have greater than a 70% chance of acceptance

If you want to go somewhere cheaper than a university, a community college is always an option Community College is a

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MyMental HealthAcolumnbyLillyWilliford

Mental Health is something many people struggle with Being able to share your feelings and opening up to people

releases so much stress off of your shoulders Senior Lilly Williford is here to answer some questions regarding anxiety.

I’m dealing with problems at home and don’t know how to let it not affect me at school. I’m so angry with God and don’t know what to do about it.

Struggling with problems at home can always take a toll on someone Not being able to get it out of your head when trying to focus gets so aggravating I suggest putting God first in the midst of it even though you may be angry with

by Sara Biagini

two-year local college that offers classes cheaper than a university The majority of these classes will transfer to any four-year college/university

An early action and early decision plan is how you can get a head start on applying early. Early action is nonbinding, but early decision is binding, and if accepted to the school, you must withdraw all other applications You can typically apply to multiple schools under an early action plan Early decision, however, is a binding agreement between you and one school

If you are looking for resources to pay for college then you should begin to look for scholarships junior year or earlier; as some scholarships are open to juniors When it comes to scholarships, you will need some time and research Make sure to look into college-specific scholarships and speak with their Financial Aid department

If you follow these steps you will be on the right track to a successful college career

Him. He is okay with you being angry and wants you to talk to Him about it He lets you go through these trials to see if you will lean on him or not You can always reach out to a teacher or a friend at school to let them know what is going on in your life Ms Howard is always willing to sit down and talk about anything with anyone A Bible verse that fits so perfectly is Psalm 55:22, “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken ”

I’ve been avoiding going to school events because I struggle with social anxiety. It just feels so overwhelming not knowing if I will know someone that will be there. What if I show up and nobody talks to me? I want to be involved, but can’t seem to make myself go. Help!

People here at Coastal go big for Red Tide Showing up with the fear of not having anyone to talk to is okay, there are leaders who are looking and making sure everyone is involved. With how chaotic it gets in the student sections at games, it might help to just find one person to talk to Then when the craziness begins you have someone to cheer with and help each other feel comfortable

It is common to feel the way you do! I would also say keep in mind you likely aren’t the only one feeling this Think about how you could help someone else in this situation Another thing you can do is start by attending small club gatherings to meet and get comfortable with more people before jumping into big events

I find myself feeling really anxious before I take a test and it makes me forget everything I’ve studied! Any tips on how to calm myself down?

Ring! Ring!

Does the new cell phone policy make sense?

by Ashleigh Dries

This year Coastal had a change to our cell phone policy For the past years, the phone policy has been phones are turned off and stored in lockers from 8:25-3:30. This year, however, students are allowed to have their phones in their pockets if they are powered off or if they are on do not disturb The change was made this year because it was very difficult for the administration to discipline students who had phones in their pockets but were not using them

However, according to the administration, the number of cell phones taken has stayed about the same this year compared to last The policy also changed due to safety concerns following lockdown procedure evaluations, so that students could call or text their parents if something were to happen Teachers, however, have noticed a difference in the quality of work for students who have their phones on them vs those who don't, as well as an increase in distractibility in many cases

I think other students along with myself feel better about this policy in case there is an emergency I also feel better about having my phone on me and not leaving it in my locker where it is unattended I think that with time and redirecting students can learn how to use cell phones appropriately Shouldn’t that be the goal? To show us how to use phones well rather than prohibit them? It seems that perhaps this year may be a trial run, and the policy is open to going back or adapting next year One thing is certain, everyone has an opinion about this policy What is yours? Let us know!

Struggling with the worrying of taking a test can always get your anxiety stirred up Something that I hear a lot when asking people how they feel on a test just taken is, “it is just one grade, it does not define who you are ” After hearing that just one time, it has stuck in my head and I like to repeat it to myself before any test I get anxious about

How do you find a therapist? I know I want to talk to someone, but how do I find someone that I would be comfortable with?

Our Guidance Counselor, Ms Howard would love to share therapist recommendations That would be a great start to your journey looking for therapist, and then keep in mind that you can try several before seeing one consistently to make sure you get the right fit for you

Elf on the Shelf

Riley Robertson loves the traditional elf on the shelf.

“I like it because I think it keeps the Christmas spirit alive ”

Chloe Carter doesn't really enjoy the idea of the Elf on the shelf

“It's creepy, and I don't think there is purpose looking for a toy elf ”

Brody Wilson enjoys eating fruitcake “ It’s yummy and fruity.”

Love It or Leave It?

Leaving food for Santa and the reindeers

Fruit Cake

Lauren Adams has never really been a fan of the idea of fruit cake “ I just think it's gross and the fruit is mushy ”

Enya Benito-Arapiles loves being able to participate in leaving out the cookies for Santa. “I like being to be able to bake with my mom, and it just brings the Christmas spirit ”

Maggie Carter doesn't really enjoy the idea of leaving Christmas cookies out for Santa “I've never grown up doing that certain tradition ”

Cole James says, “going to someone’s house with the intent to annoy them probably isn’t great ”

Julia Cowgill enjoys caroling during Christmas season, saying “Its joyful ”

Presents on Christmas Eve

Evie Monroe enjoys opening at least a few presents on Christmas Eve “It gets me excited for what is coming up for Christmas Eve.”

Hasting Smith likes to wait until Christmas day to open all the gifts she received “I like the anticipation of waiting and not opening the night before ”

12/12

3/7

Pictures with Santa Hallmark Movies

Maya Scarola doesn't like having her picture with Santa “It makes me uncomfortable”

Gunner Getz likes the idea of taking pictures with Santa at the mall “He is magical and his lap is comfortable.”

Candlelight Service

Anna Marino likes the classical church tradition “It feels a lot closer to the Lord.”

Lawson McInnis isn't a fan of the candlelight service. “It’s boring ”

WINTER

Indoor Track

Men’s & Women’s Basketball

12/12 Liberty Christian JVB, VG, VB 4:00/5:30/7:00

12/20 Westchester Country Day VB 6:00

1/9 Epiphany School JVB, VG, VB 4:00/5:30/7:00

1/12 Wayne Christian School JVB, VG, VB

4:00/5:30/7:00

1/16 John Paul II JVB, VG, VB 4:00/5:30/7:00

1/23 Cape Fear Academy JVB, VG, VB

4:00/5:30/7:00

Swimming

1/30 Arendell Parrott JVB, VG, VB 4:00/5:30/7:00

2/1 @ Cape Fear Academy* Away JVB, VG, VB 4:00/5:30/7:00

2/2 HOMECOMING JVB VG, VB 4:00 /5:30/7:00

SPRING

Men’s Tennis

3/1 Wake Christian 4:00

3/5 Southeastern Homeschool 4:00

3/7 Whiteville High 4:00

3/13 @ Ashley High AWAY 4:00

3/14 St David’s School 4:00

3/18 Southeastern Homeschool 4:00

3/20 @ Ashley High AWAY 4:00

3/28 @ Cape Fear Academy AWAY 4:00

4/9 Arendell Parrott 4:00

4/12 Grace Christian of Raleigh 4:00

4/16 Epiphany School 4:00

4/18 Wayne Country Day 4:00

4/23 Cape Fear Academy 4:00

4/30 Greenfield School 4:00

Holt Fuller is not a fan of Hallmark Christmas Movies “ I think all the movies are very practical ”

Cheyanne Grevin likes to have the Hallmark Movies on to help her get into the Christmas mood “We like to have those movies playing while baking Christmas cookies to really set the mood.”

SECOND SEMESTER

1/24 Open House #2

2/3 Homecoming Game

2/2 Homecoming Dance

3/8-10 Seussical: the Musical 3/29- 4/7 Spring Break 4/19 Prom

4/24 Fine Arts Extravaganza 5/4 Talent Show

5/21 Yearbook Distribution 5/22 Field Day

5/23 Spring Reading Day 5/24, 28-29 Final Exams 5/31 Class of 2024 Graduation

Tidal Wave is published semiannually by the students of Coastal Christian High School’s two yearbook classes. It is printed by New Hanover Printing in Wilmington, NC.

400 copies are printed and given out to students and staff. Digital copies are available to community members and all alumni.

Views expressed in Tidal Wave do not reflect those of the faculty or administration. Editorials are the opinions of the staff. Questions? Comments? Story ideas? We welcome our readers’ opinions.

You can email your letters to hughesh@coastalchristian.net or mail them to 1150 The King’s Hwy. Wilmington, NC 28409. They must be signed.

We reserve the right to edit all letters for length and grammar.

3/12 Wayne Country Day 4:00

3/14 Village Christian 4:00

Gallery of Glory

Octopus Vase, Savannah Gibbs, Stoneware Converse, Arion Hernandez, Graphite and Charcoal

Judah, Anayah Rennie, Acrylic

Innocence, Sage Creech, Acrylic

Performers at Play

Sisters, Sarah Bloodworth, Acrylic

Prowl, Ella Moore, Photography

JUMP Poster, Aidan Davies, Digital

I Wish I Could Visit You Lexie Browning

I wish I could visit you Up in Heaven and talk about what’s new I wish I could ask for your advice so you could tell me what to do I wish I could give you one last hug and play like we used to

There’s so much I want to say If only we could talk I would tell you about my life, and ask about your day I know we can’t right now So I’ll continue to pray

We would laugh and we would cry and maybe this time I would get to say goodbye and we would talk and we would smile because we’d get to see each other, in a little while

I wish I could visit you Up in Heaven because time really flew but I know I’ll see you again someday and for now, that’ll have to do

1. Lauren Bretzloff and sister Lily at Artist Simply Human in Greenville, SC

2. Savannah Gibbs in Chicago

3. Lucy Walsh playing Bass 4. Liam Colbert playing Saxophone 5. Aubrey Lee playing Bass 6. Ava Kirby playing Viola

7. Gabe Tepper playing Trumpet

8. Reagan Shumate as Anne in Diary of Anne Frank

The Pessimistic One

by Lily Massengill

As Circe walked throughout the garden of her beautiful home of Aeaea, she searched for her majestic lion who was lying in the warmth of the sun Clouds rolled in, and without warning a heavy rain started to downpour and soak all of the lush plants in her garden She immediately ran into the house to save herself from the flood surrounding her Drenched, her regal lion traipsed along into the house following her As she dried her long, luscious brown hair in “lovely braids,” Circe thought of her childhood

Oh how she’s torn whether to miss it, or never to think of it again She reminisced about the family she once had Her beautiful mother, with the same lovely brown hair as Circe now has; she was an ocean nymph named Perse Helios, her father, the god of the sun, was a handsome, beardless man Her three siblings, who she misses dearly, Aeetes, Pasiphae, and Perses She missed the warmth of the family feasts in her household every week She longed to go back to the grand dining table where she once sat with her parents along with her brothers and sister and told tales of the Greek gods and goddesses Circe craved the nearness she formerly had with her family She now yearned for the days when her sister was her best friend, and her brothers were her most loving playmates They spent hours outside playing with spinning tops and marbles They would enjoy listening to music as a family, going to festivals, and celebrating the Greek holidays together

During this period of her childhood, all was right in Circe’s life She knew no troubles or hardship She had no idea what was yet to come in her life, what disorder loomed in the future Looking out at her kingdom of plants, she viewed the deluge of water and was reminded of the heavy rain that was present on the night that altered her life forever

“I don’t understand why you feel this way!” Perse said as tears began to stream down her soft face and into her locks of long, brown hair

Helios responded with a loud thunder in his voice, “I’ve dealt with this many years now It’s been long enough; I can’t handle it anymore!”

“What about me? What about our children? Do you not care about us at all?” Unknown to Perse and Helios, Circe listened to this fight that would wreck her childhood and cause her father’s eternal absence in her life

She thought to herself, “Is this my fault? What have I done to make my father feel this way? How could he leave me?” Circe wondered why her father could possibly want to abandon them, and how they could ever survive without him “What are you doing?” Aeetes whispers to Circe as Pasiphae and Perses quietly follow behind Circe jerks her head around to Aeetes and shushes him, “Be quiet! I’m not doing anything Mother and Father are having a serious conversation Go play marbles with your brother and sister ”

God’s Seed

Circe’s attention reverts back to Perse and Helios, “Please don’t leave! What can I do to make you stay?” Perse pleads with Helios

“Nothing! I am choosing to leave no matter what It’s too late now I cannot continue this life here I must go ”

“Fine! I will raise these kids on my own,” Perse exclaimed

Circe wept and she came to the realization that she would never see her father again, and she and her siblings would have to be raised alone by her mother

As she blinked back into reality, Circe reflected on her powers as a sorceress, and she was reminded of the hatred she has for men that her mom raised her in Growing up, after her dad left, her mother became extremely bitter of men Her experience with one man affected her mindset towards all men She projected these thoughts and feelings onto Circe as well as her siblings Although Aeetes and Pasiphae went on to be kings and queens, Perses became a god of destruction, but then eventually the king of Colchis

Being a sorceress, Circe had the power to do many things Those powers included the ability to turn people into animals Specifically men, and specifically swine As she aged, she was taught that men were pigs, so why not physically turn them into pigs? Circe’s hatred for men stemmed from her father’s disappearance and her mother’s emotions about the situation Circe had been taught from the beginning to trust no man ever This is why she transforms men into swine

Without fail, every man Circe comes into contact with, she immediately attempts to turn to swine She chooses to trust no one and give no man a chance, no matter if they show signs of danger or kindness She provides no mercy

Though this may seem cruel, it is all she has ever known Circe has been brought up to protect herself from any potential pain or harm from any man She will never risk the feeling of abandonment from another man again

As Circe pondered further in her contempt, she gazed out the window and spotted men heading toward her home She witnessed these men brushing against her wolves outside, them nuzzling to the men The men called out for her She was immediately terrified and knew there was only one thing for her to do

Circe flung open her radiant doors of her home and welcomed them in with an attitude of innocence She escorted the men to her “high-backed chairs” to sit in

Emilie Ghazalian

In God's embrace we seek the way No practice of sin night or day All is perfect in His kingdom no hearts in fray

Born of God, a seed within, We can escape our own dark sin Doubts don’t rise in His flawless kin

In scripture's verse, we find our guide, A path to walk, no need to hide, No shadows of doubt by our side

But I stand apart I believe a lie In the absence of light my faith will die But that’s not His fault it must be mine

So this is what it’s come to, A life without You

My pockets are empty, my debt is due

As she started conversing with them, she began preparing an elixir to slip into their food She arranged “cheese, barley, and pale honey mulled in Pramnian wine ”

She brewed into the mixture her elixir of evil drugs and stirred it all up As soon as all of them had every last drop and crumb of her concoction, she took a strike with her wand and activated her potion This drove them into pigs The men were turned to swine in their bodies, but still held their minds

As Circe first watched the men suffer, she began to feel a sense of guilt, like she always did She had been doing this forever now, only to protect herself

“Why does this always happen to me? I didn’t do anything wrong I hate this,” Circe thought to herself as she watched the men as pigs roam

She hated the shamefulness and regret that sat heavy in her heart, although she knew this was the only decision she could make As time went on, she had gotten used to her guilt and had learned how to deal with it, but from the beginning, it had torn her apart She hated taking responsibility for her actions and choices, as most people do For years, all she had ever wanted was to be brave and not have to fear every man she could think about, but that wasn’t the way things were That wasn’t the way her dad was That wasn’t the way her mother raised her As much as she wanted to never be fearful again, it just wasn’t the opportunity she ever had She wondered to herself, “Will things always be this way? Will they ever change somehow?”

In the end, she came to the conclusion that this was her only option and there was nothing else to be done, but she sighed as she knew she would have to face the burden of forever assuming the worst of men and having to protect herself in such a harmful way to others

On judgment day I will face Him There I d lay in tears I swim I ll weep in knowledge that my fate is grim

Like a seed forgotten

Unattended it is rotten I might as well be misbegotten

Arts submissions are welcome from any current student.

Please send artworks, pictures of performances, comics, short stories, or poems to HughesH@CoastalChristian.net for consideration in an upcoming publication.

PHOTO CONTEST!

Hey, photographers! Submit your original photos on the theme “Man Meets Nature” to Mrs. Hughes for entry into the contest. The top three photographers will have their photos published in the next issue, with first place receiving an additional prize!

In hell I’ll burn, that’s what I get, Soon enough His will is met I ll be taken away, gone the threat

An eternity I will spend

But His grace I can't comprehend A chance for redemption, I’ll seek to mend

alumni

ON THE BATTLEFIELD

Matt Holdsworth with M

att Holdsworth graduated from Coastal in 2019

He now works for the Reformed University Fellowship in Charlottesville, Virginia

R U F is a campus ministry that reaches and equips college students to serve Christ

He joined R U F as a freshman in college and found a passion for talking about the truth, beauty, and goodness of God with his peers Now, as he works for RUF, he is trained and works full-time, building upon what he loved as a student

Matt is on staff under his campus pastor He ministers to students in one-to-one settings daily, as well as in weekly small and large group events such as Bible studies, worship nights, meetings with student leaders, and hanging out over pickle ball

His favorite thing about working full time in the ministry is having a front seat to God’s work in the lives of His people through countless meaningful conversations each day Matt feels confident that he is where God wants him to be, and has grown during his time with R.U.F. He feels

Meetings on Tuesday Night at 7:30pm in Cameron Hall 105, on the UNCW Campus. Email samkennedy@ruforg for information.

Campus Ministers: Sam and Shaunna Kennedy

like it’s the perfect job to have before he pursues pastoral training in seminary

He describes his boss and coworkers as very humble and gracious people who help him to feel challenged and appreciated in his job He grew comfortable with talking about his faith and sharing the gospel through his love for Jesus

“The more you taste and see the goodness of the Lord, the more you will be less concerned about barriers to sharing your faith, like fear of man, and the more you will simply overflow in joyful reflection on God’s work in your life throughout conversation,” Holdsworth explained

He prepared for this role in ministry by reading the Bible and other knowledgeable books He advises to meditate on the Bible often, and in community, so you have something to share with others besides yourself

He found pastors and mentors he trusted and started reading as many books as they suggested so he could be educated on how to be a minister and grow his affection for Christ

Matt admits to his struggles within working. He admits his work is hard and he is sinful. His job is also very personal, which also means it’s very prone to rejection He feels his pride can often get in the way of what he is doing, and he can become much more discouraged or fearful

This job has impacted Matt’s life in many ways It has made him become much more aware of his dependance on God and “His work in my life and the lives around me.”

Hannah-Grace Hedrick

Mrs Hannah-Grace Hedrick graduated from Coastal in 2018 and attended UNCG to achieve a major in Art with a concentration in Art History and a minor in Communications “I met my husband during the first 2 months of college, we graduated in 2021, got married this past January, and we just recently moved back to Wilmington so that I could start teaching at Coastal,” Hedrick shared At Coastal, she teaches Introductory Art and Honors Drawing & Painting “That’s really the medium I enjoy the most and feel most equipped to teach students In Art 1, though, I want to expose students to as many types of art as possible,” she continued The reason she came back to Coastal to teach was because she loved the idea of continuing to make and study art “I absolutely loved my art class and my art teacher as a student, and wanted to take the opportunity to have some of the same influence on my students that my teacher had on me,” she concluded

by Audrey Pate

“The more you taste and see the goodness of the Lord, the more you will be less concerned about barriers to sharing your faith”

“I can become so easily desensitized to God’s work, but talking with so many people about what the Lord has done for us has been a wonderful experience,” Holdsworth commented

So, set your eyes upon Jesus, be zealous to grow in understanding and adoration of Him, and thank God that he delights to use you to equip His saints and rescue the lost,” he explained

He says that to be a missionary means a good deal of taking up our cross and denying self.

However, he reminds everyone that “Jesus is so worth it ”

“To be used by God in His work of redeeming the world is a great privilege, and God is a generous father who delights to lavish grace and mercy upon his people ”

Matt says he would not be able to do his job without the support of God’s people He trusts that as the psalms say, unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain ”

If anyone feels led to come alongside him in the work of God, financial support is greatly appreciated You can reach Matt at matt.holdsworth@ruf.org.

Kara Quigley

Alumni renew their place as faculty

Ms Kara Quigley graduated from Coastal in 2016 and got a BA in Spanish Education, and taught at a public school in Ohio after she graduated from college. She says she teaches Spanish “because God has given me a missionary heart that longs to share Jesus with others. Teaching gives me abundant opportunities to share the hope and life he brings I absolutely love being there for my students and pouring into them when I can ” Ms Quigley shares that she wanted to become a teacher ever since she was 6 years old She said,” I used to wait to do my homework until I got home from school so that my mom could make a copy of it so that I could use it to teach ” Ms Quigley says that the students are her favorite part about being a teacher at Coastal

Sallie Newton

Coach Sallie Newton graduated from Coastal in 2018 and attended Georgia Southern University While there, she played collegiate soccer Sallie pursued a major in Criminal Justice and Criminology After college, she moved back to Wilmington and "started subbing while [she] looked into different jobs including being an FBI agent, becoming a US Marshall, and looking into crime scene investigation jobs ” She shares that she, “fell in love with teaching and being a support system for students So I had to give it a shot " After subbing at Coastal for a while, she decided to become a teacher here She says she "enjoyed my experience here as a student I have always wanted to work somewhere that I could impact the lives of people around me " Sallie now teaches Geometry and Forensic Science

Matt(secondfromleft)withhisRUFteam. Contributed photo.

Shelby (Smith) Buterbaugh

Chandler Ritter

Class of ‘11

Shelby Buterbaugh and husband Ben (with pup Bristol!) welcomed twins into the world on July 3rd, 2023 Their names are Abigayle Grace and Peyton Thomas

Caleb Ward

Class of ‘15

Caleb Ward a Becca had the child on Sept , 2023 Her na Elanora Ward

Class of ‘13

Chandler Ritter married his wife Wesley on March 3rd, 2021 They have two sons, Russell and Alden Alden was welcomed into this world July 7th, 2023

Madison (Norris) Lanier

Class of ‘13

Madison Lanier and husband Jonathan Lanier (ASL teacher, Susan King-Lanier’s son) welcomed their son William Connor into the world on July 31st, 2023

Abby (Mintz) Hall

Class of ‘14

Abby Hall and husband Matthew Hall welcomed baby girl Sadie on March 7th Abby is set to graduate pharmacy school in May!

Alexandra (Henderson) Caldwell

Coleman

Class of ‘14

Alexandra Caldwell and husband Anderson Caldwell welcomed their baby boy, August Alexander Caldwell to the world on November 3rd, 2023

Ally (Vernon) Clark

Ally (Vernon) husband Rand welcomed the into the world November 7th name is Airlie

Class of ‘17

Olivia (Edwards) Talton

Class of ‘19

Hannah-Grace (Miller) Hedrick

Class of ‘18

Hannah-Grace Hedrick and Jus were married Ja 2023 at Myrtle G Presbyterian Am wedding party w alums Jeremy M and Samantha S (2018)

Cole Morganti

Class of ‘18

Cole Morganti married his wife Rinsley Morganti on April 29th, 2023 Cole is serving in missions with Ratio Christi at Snow College in Ephraim, UT

Gable Knight

Class of ‘15

Coleman Williford (current Senior Lilly Williford’s brother) and wife Mackenzie (Staff members Chris and Cindy Kuhne’s daughter) welcomed their first child into the world on April 3rd, 2022, named Asher.

Class of ‘19

Ashlyn Cowell got engaged to be married to Fiance Christian Butler on July 8th, 2023 The wedding is set for December 10th, 2023

Class

of ‘19

Gable Knight married his bride Rachel on June 17th, 2023 Among the wedding party were fellow alum Cole Morganti (2018), Jackson Russell (2019), and Matthew Holdsworth (2019)

Anna Kate Vernon & Julian Wright

Class of ‘21

Julian Wright and Anna Kate Vernon were engaged on May 8th, 2023 They are both pursuing degrees at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Class of ‘21

Stevie Henderson successfully completed cosmetology school in August She is now immersed in an apprenticeship at Tropez Salon in Wilmington

Submit your updates!

Please send life updates (engagements, weddings, baby births, adoptions, big job changes, moves, awards, etc ) to hughesh@coastalchristian net Indicate your graduation year important dates, and include a photo. If other alumni are a part of the event, please include their names and graduation years as well. We will do our best to publish as many submissions as space allows.

Williford

Stevie Henderson

Olivia Talton married her husband David Talton on April 22nd, 2023