FWC Class of 2022

Brycen Gene Alexander Brycen has been at FWC for 15 years.

Memories from middle school are his Big Bend Trip, the Washington, D.C, New York Trip, and Coach A’s history class. Brycen played FWC football for 6 years, playing corner, safety, and receiver. He also played baseball for one year and ran track for 2 years.

During Service mcel Weeks, Brycen was a member of the Fortress team for three of his four years. He enjoyed working with the kids at the Fortress preschool.

Bryson Lee Russell Andrews Bryson played FWC football for 5 years and was in track, placing fourth in district in discus. As a member of the shooting team, Bryson competed in the State Shoot for 2 years. He also enjoyed being involved in the FWC Drama department, serving as director of arts and participating in numerous productions including Nifty Fifties, Jekyl and Hyde, Narnia, and this year’s Hold Your Horses. Bryson will attend Elevate Leadership Institute to major in Leadership and Biblical Studies.

Trevor Mason Andrews Trevor played quarterback in football his freshman through senior years, earning AllState Honors. He made state in discus his junior year without any prior throwing experience. Among his highlights were being on homecoming court with one of his best friends at Lakeridge High School, going on the Denver mission trip this year, and being invited to Sky Ranch Sigma Senior Leadership Camp. He will participate in the CAP program at University of Texas, majoring in biology.

Allyson Elizabeth Arguello Allie played volleyball her freshman through senior years as libero and defensive specialist. She was president of her freshman and sophomore classes and student body president junior year. Allie earned honors for completing the pre-IB course in Applied Science. Allie participated in the Detroit mission trip her senior year. She is in Chess Club and National Honor Society. Allie plans to take a gap year to continue volleyball. She plans to major in Medicine and Kinesiology.

Max Hudson Barr Max mentions several teachers and classes among his Fort Worth Christian highlights.

He enjoyed Mr. Anderson’s and Coach Duke’s history classes. He also appreciated Mrs. Breeding. During service week, he helped paint a church and enjoyed serving people in the Dominican Republic. This year he served with Mrs. Rosenstein making bowls to be sold to provide food for the hungry. Max will attend the University of Oklahoma next year.

Yasi Bidgoli Yasi points to Orientation as a highlight that helped her meet friends when she arrived at FWC. Yasi participated in the Cardinal Belles Drill Team, and a favorite memory is Senior Night for the Belles during football season. She also played tennis. She enjoyed serving God and others during her service week trip to New Mexico this year.

Yasi plans to attend Oklahoma University to major in Nursing because she has the desire to help people in need.

Brittany Dawn Birmingham Brittany has been at FWC for 14 years. She was in the National Honor Society and in Mu Alpha Theta. Brittany placed in Academic Team competitions in biology, duet and solo acting, and prose reading. She served as written events captain her junior year and oral events cocaptain her senior year. She was a student athletic trainer for two years. Her Dry Bones Denver mission trip was a highlight. Brittany will attend Harding University to major in Exercise Science, pre-Physical Therapy.

Samuel David Blanco Sammy earned membership in the National Honor Society. He loves playing baseball and has played club ball for 10 years. He played Varsity baseball for three years at third base and as catcher, earning 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State and District MVP among other awards. One of his baseball highlights was playing in the Globe Life Field this past year. Next year, Sammy will play baseball for Cisco College.

He hopes to continue his education later to study pre-Med.

Piper Kaye Bolton Piper’s favorite memories at Fort Worth Christian include painting senior parking spots together with her friends and making the final 3pointer in Mrs. Benfer’s class. She received the class award in Coach Hart’s environmental class. Piper led her classmates as secretary of the Student Council. She enjoyed serving her sophomore year on the Cardinal Service Week Mission Trip to Peru. Next year, Piper will attend the University of Oklahoma and major in Computer Engineering.

Alex Lane Bossinakis Alex enjoyed playing on the FWC basketball team, receiving multiple honors. He made 1710 career points. Alex’s basketball highlights were going to play in Las Vegas with the team his senior year and playing alongside Josh Lawson, Cortland Barbarin, and Alec Zambie.

Alex placed 2nd in TAPPS for his Short Film entry his junior year. During service week, Alex worked at a homeless shelter. Next year, he will play basketball for Eastern New Mexico University.

Kylie Isabella Brennan Kylie has been at FWC for 13 years. She was in Mu Alpha Theta, and was an AP Scholar and a member of National Honor Society, serving as president her senior year. She completed over 150 service hours. Kylie served FWC as a Student Ambassador for two years. She participated in Advanced Choir, competing as a soloist. Kylie played Soccer for 4 years as a center defender and led the team as Captain.

Kylie will attend Texas Christian University to major in Business and Finance.

Jackson Thomas Brownlow Jackson played football, basketball, and track. A highlight was the FWC Basketball tournament in Las Vegas his senior year. He was a member of National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta and received class awards in English II, physics, and geometry.

One of his favorite classes was Mr. Kulp’s Physics class with RJ. Jackson’s classmates voted him Homecoming King this year. Next year, he will attend Auburn University to major in Business Management.

Megan Dai Burright Megan was a member of the Cardinal Belles drill team. She served as a member of the Student Council her senior year. Megan enjoyed being part of the athletic training team during her senior year and spending time with the pre-school classes. During Cardinal Service Weeks, she served in Cuzco, Peru and with homeless teens through Dry Bones in Denver.

Next year, Megan plans to attend The University of Oklahoma to major in nursing.

McKenzie Raye Cantwell McKenzie was a Student Ambassador her junior and senior years. She enjoyed traveling with Advanced Choir to Canada and New York City for competitions and performances.

McKenzie served as the crew for FWC Spring Plays and acted in the One Act Play. She was a member of the Photography Club and the Cardinal Production Society Club. She served her peers as Class Chaplain her sophomore year. She will attend Abilene Christian University to major in Finance.

George Harold Clahane George played baseball for all four years of high school. A highlight for George was the state run for baseball his senior year at Fort Worth Christian. He enjoyed playing summer ball with his friends and lifting every morning with his trainer. He enjoyed learning how to fish with friends. Eating lunch with Mrs. Breeding was a highlight.

Next year, George plans to attend the University of Dallas to play baseball. He will major in business.

Presley Elizabeth Clapp Presley was a member of the yearbook staff both her junior and senior years. She lists as highlights her Denver Colorado service trip sophomore year and her service at Fortress her senior year. Also favorite memories were being able to ride her horse in two Fort Worth Christian Homecoming Parades. Presley enjoyed being part of Spiritual Life Group with Ms. Barrow her junior year. She plans to attend the University of Texas at Arlington to major in Early Childhood Development.

Dillon Pierre Cubit Dillon played basketball all four years. He received multiple honors including All-District Player of the Year, FWC Defensive Player of the Year, and All-State Honorable Mention. He was recruited as a charter member of the Resilience and Diversity Committee in 2021.

He mentions Mrs. Benfer’s class as being an inspiration. Dillon plans to attend St. Andrew’s School in Rhode Island next year. He hopes to become a college level basketball player and to study mechanical engineering.

Jenna Nicole Davis Jenna enjoyed being a co-captain on Cardinal Crew this year. She was in the marching and concert band for two years.

Her Spiritual Life Group with Coach Smeds this year was a special time that helped her grow closer to other girls in her class.

Jenna enjoyed the FWC Denver service trip and also served outside of school with her mother through the National Charity League. She plans to attend Belmont University next year to study Music business.

Ryan Edward Eastlick He was honored his freshman year for his PSAT scores. He placed in the geometry competition as part of the FWC academic team. He enjoyed being part of the Fort Worth Christian Robotics team. His senior year, his team qualified for the rank of Captain Team in competition. Ryan also enjoyed spending time with his friends in the Chess Club and in the Guitar Club.

Next year, he plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in engineering.

Landri Erin Felker Landri played volleyball for ten years and was on varsity team her sophomore through senior years, winning multiple awards including 1st Team All-District and All-State Tournament Team and was nominated for Player of the Year. She also played club volleyball and sand volleyball outside of school. Landri mentions her service week experiences at Fortress and in Denver as very impactful experiences. Landri will double major in finance and education at the University of Oklahoma.

Travis Lee Fletcher Travis played with the Fort Worth Christian football team as a running back and safety.

He lists as a highlight for his time at FWC meeting new friends and working with new coaches. Travis participated with the track team, running the 200 meter. During service week, he went to the food shelter where he boxed food to be given away and passed out food to people in need. Next year, Travis plans to attend Tarrant County College and then continue to trade school.

Payton Reece Frechette Payton played on the golf team, winning the state championship her freshman year. She loved cheering on her peers as part of the Cardinal Crew for two years. Payton received the American history class award her junior year. Meaningful experiences she mentions are her mission trips to Greece and Denver.

Next year, Payton plans to attend Ole Miss to pursue a degree in business. Payton wants to thank her parents, Scott and Barbara Frechette, for everything they did for her.

Grady Morgan Gann Grady played football as a wide receiver/safety, earning TAPPS Honorable Mention. He was also a member of the basketball team, earning Honorable Mention, and the track team, qualifying for state in the high jump. Grady mentions the Denver Mission trip as a highlight. He states that it helped him to get a better understanding of the lives and needs of the homeless. Mr. Baur’s Worldviews Class was a favorite. Grady plans to play football for Wheaton College next year.

Allie Grace Garcia Allie has been at FWC for 12 years. As a cheerleader she earned All-American Cheerleader and was a part of the State Champion Cheer Team for two years. She participated in track and served as an athletic trainer. Among other honors, Allie received class awards, In His Image, and Homecoming Queen. She led her Senior Class as President. She served in both Thailand and Costa Rica. Allie was accepted into the Honors College at Oklahoma State to major in Public Health with a biology minor.

Joseph Wayne Geron Joseph was a member of the Fort Worth Christian School baseball team all four years. Memorable experiences were bus rides to the games, going to eat with the team, and playing in the State Baseball Game his freshman year. Joseph mentions Coach Hart’s science classes in sophomore and senior years among his favorites.

Joseph plans to attend the Tarrant County College EMT program and then go on to the Firefighting Academy to become a firefighter.

Seth Werner Gibson Seth is a member of National Honor Society.

Seth has played for the FWC baseball team his freshman through senior years. He has been a member of the Chess Club for four years and served as president all four years. Seth placed 3rd in State for his short film entry this year. He began playing cello in third grade and has played in the FWC Orchestra throughout high school earning first chair. Next year, Seth will be playing baseball for Rose State College. He plans to major in business.

Evan Robert Giles Evan participated in track and football his freshman year and played baseball his freshman through senior years as catcher, second base, and outfield. He achieved 1st Team All-District last year. He loved being able to go to the State Championship with the team. Special memories include supporting his basketball team friends his junior year when they went to state and Senior Year Prom. Next year, Evan plans to attend Hardin Simmons University to play baseball. He will major in business.

Katie Ann Harrison Katie loved serving as an athletic trainer for three years with her best friends and Coach Karlen. She led her peers as the vice president of her junior class and Vice president of the student body her senior year. She was voted to the Homecoming Court her senior year. A special memory for Katie was her sophomore year Denver Dry Bones Service Week trip with the Benfers.

Next year, Katie plans to attend the University of Tennessee to major in English.

Chaeli Elizabeth Haupert Chaeli played varsity volleyball her junior and senior years as starting libero, earning awards including first team All-District, All-State Tournament Team, 1st Team All-State, District 5A Defensive Player of the Year, and Private School Player of the Year. She loved going to Waco with the volleyball team to compete in the State Tournament after going undefeated for the season. Chaeli will play volleyball for the College of Saint Benedict’s and will study Exercise and Health Science.

Kate Elizabeth Heindselman Kate loved leading her Varsity Cheer team as Captain this year. Kate won several awards including All-American Cheerleader, MVP for School and Best Senior. Her favorite memory was winning the TAPPS State Cheer Competition for 3 years in a row. She was honored to be on the Homecoming Court with her friends. She served for 3 years at Fortress for service week. Kate will attend The University of Oklahoma to study Marketing with an emphasis in Sports Marketing and Management.

Victoria Kate Hix Victoria played volleyball for 6 years and was captain her senior year, earning Academic AllState. Also a member of the Cardinal Belles drill team, she won 1st Team All-State and ADTS All American. She was dance officer her junior year and captain her senior year. Victoria led her peers as a member of the Student Council.

With the Peru Mission Team where she enjoyed serving at the girls’ orphanage. She will attend Baylor University and double major in business and entrepreneurship.

Ashley Renee Holcomb Ashley has been at FWC for 14 years. She earned academic honors including Salutatorian, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, and National Merit Commended Student. She played Varsity Soccer for four years and sang with the Choir, earning superior ratings in solo and ensemble competitions. Ashley enjoyed being involved in the theater department and in TAPPS Academic competitions. She plans to attend Harding University to study Accounting or Finance.

Quinten Beau Hupp Quinten enjoyed playing on the Fort Worth Christian Varsity Basketball team, especially winning district his senior year.

He was honored as TAPPS 1st Team AllDistrict and 2nd Team All-State. Quinten mentions his senior FWC Cardinal Service Week Trip to Austin among his highlights.

He enjoyed being able to serve the community in a variety of ways with his classmates. Quinten will continue his education and basketball career at Southwestern University.

Rebecca Lyn Hurt Becca has been at FWC for 15 years. She is a National Merit Commended Scholar. She competed in Academic Competition, serving as captain her junior and senior years, and in TAPPS One-Act Play her freshman through junior years, winning honorable mention allstar cast. Her senior year, she directed the one-act play Two Crooks and a Lady. She also played soccer, winning honorable mention All-District Goalkeeper. Becca will attend Trinity University to study English and Communication.

Maxwell Walker Hyman Max was a member of the FWC Basketball team.

He has played basketball since first grade. Max is grateful for the new people he has met and the friendships he has made since his transfer to Fort Worth Christian. For Cardinal Service Week, Max served at the Keller Storehouse. He enjoyed being able to give back to his community alongside his friends. Max lists his senior year Worldviews class among his highlights, saying it helped him see different perspectives. He plans to major in business next year.

Grace Ellen Johnson Gracie has been at FWC for 14 years. At FWC she played basketball and served on the yearbook staff. She led her peers as a Student Council Representative her senior year. Among Gracie’s FWC highlights are her mission trips to Denver her sophomore year, where she served homeless youth with the Dry Bones organization, and to Detroit this year where she served with the Micah 6 Organization. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study elementary education.

Ryan James Johnston RJ played baseball all four years at FWC and states that this helped him gain confidence and learn to face adversity. He thanks his teammates and coaches for their support. He gives a huge thank you to his teachers, especially Mr. Baur and Mrs. Benfer for the engaging conversations and Mrs. Hurt and Mr. Elam for challenging him.

A special memory for RJ was National Signing Day 2022. RJ will play baseball for the University of Dallas and major in business.

Carson James Karlen Carson is a 12-year Cardinal. He helped to establish the FWC Shooting team, competing for three years. He placed third in Trap and 1st in pistol and rifle competitions. Carson was in sports medicine, serving as an athletic trainer for four years. This was especially meaningful since he was able to work with his father.

He will attend Tarrant County College and the University of Texas at Arlington to pursue a career as a CNC Machinist.

Mallory Elizabeth Karpenko Mallory played soccer for Fort Worth Christian, earning First Team All-District and played club soccer with Elite Clubs National League, advancing to ECNL Nationals. She was in the FWC National Honor Society and earned Dean’s List at Texas Wesleyan through our dual credit program. Mallory enjoyed service with the FWC Peru Mission team her sophomore year and volunteering at the Fort Worth Animal Shelter. Mallory plans to attend the University of Arkansas to study nursing.

Edward Ignatius Kayizzi Eddie is grateful for the opportunity his parents provided when their family moved to Uganda for his 10th and 11th grade years.

This experience allowed him to see life through a different lens, to meet people from all over the world, and to serve in orphanages. He played basketball in Uganda and then with the Cardinals. Playing in Las Vegas with the team was a highlight.

Next year, Eddie will attend Southern Methodist University to double major in software engineering and finance.

Grace Adele Kight Grace is valedictorian of the class of 2022 and was recognized by the College Board as an AP Scholar with distinction. She enjoyed serving with Dry Bones Denver and Micah 6 in Detroit. Grace was freshman class secretary, junior class chaplain, student body chaplain, and a Student Ambassador. She was nominated to the Homecoming court and received the In His Image award. Grace will attend Texas A&M as a Brown Scholar in Honors Engineering with plans to enter Materials Science.

Audry Elizabeth Klein Audry was a member of the tennis team for four years. She also competed with the cross country team and the track team, running the 2-mile and the mile races. She enjoyed serving along with her mother with the National Charity League and serving with her friends through Dry Bones in Denver. Audry loved cheering on her classmates as a member of the Cardinal Crew. Next year, she plans to attend Trinity University in San Antonio and will major in Geo Science.

Grant Lawrence Lacewell Grant was in National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta and earned AP Scholar with Honor. He played basketball for two years and football for two years. He enjoyed serving the community in his service week trip this year to Detroit. His senior English class was his favorite, getting to do fun classwork with his friends and a great teacher, Mrs. Benfer. Grant will attend the University of Texas at Arlington then Texas A&M to study petroleum engineering and mechanical engineering.

Carson Scott Lawrence Carson enjoyed being part of the Fort Worth Christian theater program. He worked on crew making sets his junior and senior years and was a member of the cast of this year’s “Hold Your Horses.” He acted in the studentdirected one-act “Two Crooks and a Lady.”

Carson lists as a highlight his service week trip to Austin where he worked with Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Texas Baptist Children’s Home. He plans to attend Texas A&M at Galveston to study Marine Engineering.

Karter Ellis Marlow Karter played football for four years, earning TAPPS Honorable Mention his junior year and 2nd Team All-District his senior year. A favorite memory was being on the team with his brother his freshman year. For Service Week, Karter served locally for three years with the Community Enrichment Center, Christ Haven, and Kids Around the World, but he especially enjoyed the Denver trip this year. Karter plans to attend Ole Miss to study business.

Jacob David Martin Jacob’s best memories of FWC are the friends he made and the experiences they shared. He played multiple sports--football, basketball, track, baseball, and tennis-which he credits with helping him grow relationships and learn important life skills.

Jacob says that he grew in faith through his experiences on service week trips to Costa Rica and to Denver to work with Dry Bones. He plans to attend Texas Christian University where he will major in business.

Christopher Daniel McElroy Chris was a member of the FWC National Honor Society. He played on the Fort Worth Christian soccer team. He enjoyed going to the playoffs his junior year and scoring three goals in one game during his senior season.

He lists Coach Hart’s class senior year as a highlight. Chris participated in the Massachusetts Service Trip this year where he helped people learn English through reading the Bible. Next year he plans to attend Dallas Baptist University to study Business Finance.

Gavin Matthew Morrow Gavin wants to thank his mom for supporting him through high school. He played football his freshman and sophomore years and ran track and played golf his sophomore year. Gavin served as a Student Council Representative his junior year. During Cardinal Service Weeks, he enjoyed working with the kids at Fortress his freshman and senior years. His sophomore year, he traveled to Costa Rica to build a house for a family. Next year he plans to attend Texas Tech University.

Natalie Moria Nations Natalie has been at Fort Worth Christian for 13 years. She played basketball her freshman and sophomore years and was on the Clay Target Team her junior and senior years.

Natalie was in the student-directed One Act Play Double Date, playing the role of Georgie.

She was involved with the theater program, having numerous roles and competed in oral events with the Academic Team. Next year, she plans to attend Sam Houston State University where she will major in Criminal Justice.

Cooper James Ostrowsky After transferring from Southlake, Cooper played varsity football for Fort Worth Christian as a linebacker for three years. He has fond memories of summer morning weights with the football team. He received Academic All-State and 2nd Team All-district honors. Cooper also played baseball as an outfielder, serving as team captain his senior year. Next year, Cooper plans to attend the University of Utah where he plans to major in business.

Hunter Robert Paul Hunter has played club baseball since first grade. He played baseball all four years of high school, playing for Fort Worth Christian his senior year as a pitcher. A highlight of the year was being able to pitch during the game at Globe Life Field. Hunter enjoyed playing volleyball in the First Annual FWC Powder Buff Tournament. His favorite class was Mrs. Benfer’s English class; her teaching style helped him to enjoy studying English. Hunter plans to major in business next year.

Parker Gregg Pearson Parker was Sophomore President, Junior president, and Senior Body President. He received the In His Image Award. Parker was in Photography Club, Sand Volleyball Club, and National Honor Society. He was a student athletic trainer, serving as Head Student Athletic Trainer his junior and senior years. He was the Varsity Volleyball Manager junior and senior years. Parker will attend Concordia University Wisconsin to play volleyball. He will major in Business Communications and Marketing.

Layla Michelle Powell Layla played basketball for Fort Worth Christian her senior year. Highlights for her were making the playoffs and being selected 2nd Team All-State and First Team All-District. Also memorable was hitting her 1000 career points in basketball. Layla enjoyed going to the football games with her friends. Next year, she will attend the University of the Ozarks on academic scholarship to continue her basketball career. She plans to major in business.

Jacob Dallas Pritchard Jacob played on the Fort Worth Christian football team his freshman and sophomore years. He played baseball all four year as second baseman. He enjoyed time with his teammates. During service weeks his freshman and sophomore years, he served locally, including packing meals for Kids Around the World and helping at a charitable resale shop. Next year Jacob plans to attend the University of Oklahoma where he will study Exercise Science.

Maggie Ann Quinn Maggie played Varsity Volleyball, serving as captain her senior year and receiving honors including 1st Team All-District, Co-Offensive Player of the Year, and 2 X Academic All-State.

She also participated in drill team, serving as an officer her senior year. Maggie was Junior Class Representative and Senior Class Treasurer. She was on homecoming court, earned multiple class awards, and was in National Honor Society. Maggie plans to study Speech Pathology at the University of Texas.

Joshua Rafael Ringo Josh was in National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He was a boy scout for 12 years and earned Eagle Scout this year. He participated in the FWC Competitive Shooting Team for two years, competing in state last year. Josh also enjoyed participating in the chess club and the guitar club. He ran with the cross country team for two years. Next year, Josh plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study Aerospace Administration and Operations.

Robert Hayden Robichaux Hayden was a member of the Fort Worth Christian baseball team. A highlight that Hayden mentions was winning two state championships his freshman and sophomore years in baseball. He will always remember being able to pitch in the baseball game at the Globe Life Field this past year. Committing to play collegiate baseball was an important milestone for Hayden, and he will play for East Texas Baptist University. He plans to major in business.

Hyebin Roh Eden had to return home to Korea, so she is not able to be here today. She has been at Fort Worth Christian for three years. She was on the shooting team and a member of the band as a guitarist and vocalist her freshman year in Korea. She also participated in track and field in Korea in the 100 meter, the 400 meter relay, and long jump. At Fort Worth Christian, Eden received the Spanish class awards both her sophomore and junior years. She plans to study architecture next year.

Gustavo Antonio Sanchez Gus played football all four years as a wide receiver. He received 2nd Team allDistrict honors three years in a row. He enjoyed summer workouts with the team at 7:00 a.m. and felt like family with them.

Gus also played basketball his freshman and senior years. The basketball tournament in Las Vegas this year was a highlight. Gus is heading to Oxford, Mississippi, to Ole Miss in the fall to major in business marketing and minor in real estate.

Julian Miguel Sanchez Julian played Cardinal football his junior and senior years as a linebacker and defensive end, earning 2nd Team All-District and meeting great friends and coaches. With his church youth group, he went on mission trips to South Africa, Dubai, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico. This year, he enjoyed the service week trip to Denver where working with the homeless made him more appreciative of his blessings.

He will attend Ole Miss to major in business and entrepreneurship with a minor in finance.

Madelyn Michelle Santiago Mac was a member of the FWC Cheer Team for three years and lists as a highlight winning the State Champion Title both in 2020 and 2021. For Service Week her sophomore year, she traveled to Peru to serve in an orphanage.

Over the past year, she has volunteered with Hope Kids, an organization that helps kids with cancer and other serious health challenges. She also worked with the Children’s Ministry at her local church every Sunday. She will attend Texas State University to study business.

Samantha Rose Shaw Sammie was a member of Student Council and National Honor Society for three years. She was on the Cardinal Cheer Team for three years, winning three back-to-back state championships. Her freshman year, Sammie won the In His Image award. She enjoyed being Cardinal Student Ambassador her sophomore through senior years. She traveled to Peru with the FWC Service Week Team to work in an orphanage. Sammie will go to Baylor to double major in business finance and business marketing.

Madeline Grace Sikes Madeline earned membership in the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She served her peers through the Student Council as Junior and Senior Class Representative. Madeline played Cardinal softball her freshman through senior years, serving as captain her senior year. She received TAPPS Honorable Mention and 2nd Team All-District honors. A highlight was her senior service week trip to Detroit.

Madeline will attend Baylor University to study Health Sciences.

Anida Belle Siripanyo Belle has been a Cardinal for 12 years. She was a member of the FWC Orchestra since third grade, serving as Concert Master her senior year. Belle’s academic achievements have earned her membership in the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She won class awards in Honors English I and Algebra I and placed 2nd in Acrylic Painting in a competition with 28 other schools. Belle plans to attend Texas A&M to major in mathematics then continue to become a veterinarian.

Emma Greeley Staid Emma has been at Fort Worth Christian for 12 years. She earned membership in the National Honor Society and class awards in Biology, History, and Algebra II. She was a member of the Cardinal Belles Drill Team her freshman through senior years, serving as an officer her senior year. Memorable experiences at FWC were service trips to Costa Rica and Detroit. Next year, Emma will attend the Honors College at Auburn University where she will major in psychology.

Donald Taiyo Stark Donald was a member of Mu Alpha Theta.

On the National Latin Exam, he received Magna Cum Laude. Donald played first violin in the FWC Orchestra his freshman through junior years and enjoyed the orchestra trips to New York and Toronto.

Donald lettered in Jazz Band, playing the bass his junior and senior years. He participated in academic meet, placing in geometry and biology. Next year, he plans to attend Oklahoma State University to major in music.

Brady Tyler Stroud Brady has been at Fort Worth Christian for 14 years. He was a member of the band, earning all-region band his sophomore year and serving as drum major his sophomore through senior years. He played soccer all four years of high school. In addition, Brady enjoyed being part of the chess club for three years. He competed with the Academic Team his freshman and senior years. Next year, Brady will attend Oklahoma State University to major in microbiology.

Grant Thomas Stuart Grant was a member of the football team from freshman through senior year, serving as captain and earning 1st Team All-District. He also played on the baseball team, and lists playing at Ranger Stadium among his high school highlights. Grant enjoyed serving with Coach Hart in Costa Rica during service week, working to build a house for a family.

He also lists Mr. Elam’s class as a highlight.

Grant plans to attend Texas Christian University to major in entrepreneurship and management.

Londyn Alexis Tanguay Londyn was a member of the Volleyball Team. She loves playing volleyball and has played for 12 years, both in school and in club volleyball at Madfrog. Highlights this year were going undefeated in district and playing in the state tournament. Londyn enjoyed serving this year with the Community Storehouse in Keller making snackpacks for kids in school. Next year, Londyn will play volleyball for Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida, and major in Sports Management.

Julia Rose Mei Ying Tardy Julia is a member of the FWC Orchestra, and has played violin for 13 years. She was a member of the Texas All-State Orchestra, Assistant Principal of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, and Co-concertmaster for the All-Region Orchestra. Julia led her peers as a member of the FWC Worship Team and served as a worship leader at Hillside Community Church. Next year, Julia will attend Baylor University on a music scholarship, majoring in Music Performance.

Karlie Ruth Tenery Karlie played basketball for four years, receiving 1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-State, and Academic All-State honors. She also played softball and threw discus and shotput her senior year, placing 2nd in district and 6th in regionals. She served as freshman chaplain, sophomore treasurer, and junior and senior representative. Memorable service week experiences were trips to Denver and Detroit.

Karlie will pursue a degree in Child Life at Harding University.

Treyce Elton Tiemann Treyce was at FWC for 14 years. Special memories include the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC, and New York, making memories with his friends and seeing the sights and the The Big Bend Trip in 7th grade. Treyce loved the opportunity to participate in football, basketball, baseball, and track throughout high school. A highlight was winning district in basketball his freshman year. He will attend Texas A&M Academy of Engineering at Blinn College to major in Computer Science.

Grant Nelson Tinker Grant was a member of the Fort Worth Christian School Swim Team all four years of high school. His senior year, he served as Swim Team Captain. Grant placed first in district and fifth in state in the 500 meter freestyle. During Cardinal Service Weeks, Grant helped serve people in need in our area. He worked with the Community Storehouse and Grace Grapevine.

Next year, he will attend the University of Texas at Arlington with plans to transfer to Ohio State University to study economics.

Reese Ashton Trent Reese is thankful for transferring to Fort Worth Christian where she has made good friends.

She was a member of the FWC Cheer Team, receiving 1st Team All-State. She was also named best backspot tumbler and newcomer.

A highlight was winning State Champions with Cheer. For service week, Reese enjoyed working with the kids at Fortress, serving the homeless through Southside Church of Christ, and helping provide food through Brother Bill’s.

She plans to attend Northern Arizona University.

Jade Liberty Williams Jade has been at FWC for 14 years. She was in the National Honor Society for three years. She played volleyball during her freshman and sophomore years and served as an athletic trainer her junior and senior years. Jade enjoyed participating in the FWC Theater program all four years, serving as stage manager her junior and senior years. She loved serving kids on the Ecuador Mission trip her sophomore year. She plans to major in Hospitality Management at the University of North Texas.

Colton Henry Wright Hank played baseball for the FWC Cardinal Team, listing the opportunity to play at Globe Life Field among his high school highlights.

Hank was also in the band, playing the clarinet. A favorite band memory was the trip to Disney World his freshman year. His sophomore year, the band won the TPSMEA Marching Competition, and his junior year, they won State Runner-up in TAPPS Marching Competition. Hank will attend Texas A&M at Commerce to major in Sports Management.

Daniel Dahn Yoon Daniel played on the Fort Worth Christian Tennis Team. His junior year, he won third in district and went to state.

His senior year, he won 2nd in Tournament and 4th in District. Also a member of the track and field team, Daniel participated in the pole vault and the 4X400 meter relay. Daniel played on the FWC soccer team his senior year.

Next year, Daniel plans to attend the University of North Texas where he will major in business.

Brayden James Zimmerman Brayden played on the Fort Worth Christian Basketball team. Good basketball memories include going to state his junior year and playing in Las Vegas his senior year. Brayden led his peers as Senior Class Vice President. He was chosen as a member of the 2021 Homecoming Court.

His senior service trip to Detroit was impactful, seeing the impact that Micah 6 has made in their community. Brayden will attend the University of Arkansas to study Psychology.