With faith, family, and a focus on the future, Harrells Christian Academy strives to build Christian character, develop minds, and achieve academic success.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Andy Wells ’91 P’30, ’32
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Eva Thornton P’31
DESIGN
Johnathan R. Miller
Eva Thornton P’31
CONTRIBUTORS
Allison Brock
Jayne Green
Marilyn St. Pierre
Jessica Register P’24, ’29, ’30
Alicia Sutton P’25, ’29
Eva Thornton P’31
PHOTOGRAPHY
Laura Harris Photography
Jessica Register P’24, ’29, ’30
Alicia Sutton P’25, ’29
Founded in 1970 on a fifty-acre campus in southern Sampson County, Harrells Christian Academy is the region’s only K-12 Christian college preparatory school. HCA transforms students into Crusaders who lead with character, knowledge, and faith. Our tight-knit community of teachers and families engages and challenges students to their fullest potiential through traditional Christian values.
Harrells Christian Academy 360 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, NC harrellsca.com
2022-2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RICHARD ROGERS P’28, ’29 CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Clinton, NC
PATSY BARNHILL P’22, ’25, ’32
VICE-CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Clinton, NC
GARY MAC HERRING P’34, ’35 Clinton, NC
DAVID deANDRADE ’96 P’20, ’24 White Lake, NC
WESLEY CAMPBELL P’25, ’30 Elizabethtown, NC
JONATHAN FUSSELL P’22, ’25 Wallace, NC
COWAN JOHNSON P’22, ’24, ’27, ’28 Rose Hill, NC
TART LEE Clinton, NC
HAYES LUDLUM P’28, ’32 Wallace, NC
WENDY MURPHY P’12, ’13 Wallace, NC
JANET PRESTAGE P’15, ’16 Clinton, NC
THE HONORABLE
HENRY L. STEVENS IV ’85 P’30 Wallace, NC
DR. CHRIS HARDISON ’92 P’25, ’28 Clinton, NC
HOLDEN DUBOSE ’94 P’27, ’28 Clinton, NC
P=Parent
Dear Friends,
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hen I heard that the theme of the 2023 Green & Gold was going to be love, it reminded me of John 13:34-35 which says, “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” I also thought about how fitting the theme of love is for our magazine as we dedicate the 2023 edition to our beloved Mrs. Betty Newkirk. For many of us, HCA is love. It’s the love of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Newkirk and their amazing legacies. It’s the love of the faculty and staff for going above and beyond to educate and nurture our children. It’s the love of families for sharing their precious children with us and for the many ways they serve our school. It’s the love of our students, both current and alums who call HCA their home. Throughout this edition, you will see various aspects of love and many examples of how HCA shows love, is loved, and continuously fosters love.
I continue to be amazed by the love that Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Newkirk had for HCA. Although I did not get to know Mr. Newkirk, since he passed away the spring before I started kindergarten at HCA, every story I hear about him reflects the love and commitment he had for HCA.
As for Mrs. Newkirk, her 47 year career at HCA speaks for itself. It was her mission that every child who walked through our doors felt loved. Now, in some ways, HCA has entered a new era - one without the physical presence of Mr. or Mrs. Newkirk, but one in which their love endures forever. Let’s commit to continue the love that they exemplified at HCA for so many years.
HCA was a busy place in 2022. We were pleased to have Lt. Governor Mark Robinson deliver our commencement address to the Class of 2022. We would like to thank the Johnson and Beasley families for their contributions to repair Newkirk Hall this summer, including the newly renovated bathrooms. Finally, it was an exciting time this past fall when Frozen JR. was performed under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn St. Pierre.
As always, we are very thankful for your love and support of HCA. It is heartwarming to look back at the history of our school and think of the love that has gone into making HCA what it is today. Looking ahead, it is just as exciting to build on what we have at HCA as we strive to make it even better for future Crusaders.
Andy Wells ’91 Head of School
The Wells Family ’23
Top to bottom, left to right: Missy Wells, Andy Wells, Lilly Wells and Wake Wells
A Legacy of Love
BY MARILYN ST. PIERRE
Awife. A mother. A grandmother. A secretary. A faithful servant of the Lord. These titles were the many roles that Mrs. Betty Newkirk portrayed during her lifetime and especially her 47 years at Harrells Christian Academy. During her life’s journey, she left a legacy of love for all to share. From her love of the Lord, to her family, and to her HCA family, she was an inspiration to all, and that legacy of faith and love continues to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
What does leaving a legacy of love mean? It means putting a stamp on the future and making a difference in people’s lives. It means making a lasting impression. It means leaving the places you go and the people you meet a little better than you found them. Mrs. Newkirk certainly made a difference in many students’ lives, and she always left you feeling a little better than when you arrived. According to freshman, Brayden Frederick, “I always remember Mrs. Newkirk because she always asked me how my day was going.” As Mrs. Newkirk herself would often say, “If you want to have a legacy of love, ask Jesus into your heart. Only He can give
you the love you need to give to others.” She also loved sharing scripture, “There is faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Love never fails.” Expressing her love for Jesus was always evident in her daily walk with Christ.
Not only did Mrs. Newkirk love her Lord, but she loved her family as well. When she was working in Washington, DC, with the FBI under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover, she met the love of her life, Joseph Newkirk. Married in 1952, they began their lives in Washington, DC, and then moved to Rose Hill, NC, where Mr. Newkirk became a school principal. She took on the role as his secretary. Together they raised two boys, Mike and George (Bud). Raising their boys in a Christian home, they soon put their faith into action when Mr. Newkirk became Headmaster of Rose Hill Christian School in 1969, which later became Harrells Christian Academy in 1970. According to lifelong friend, Maxine Kelly, “She was his right-hand ’man’ and
“If you want to have a legacy of love, ask Jesus into your heart.”
- BETTY NEWKIRK
his silent partner.”
Together, they shared their faith and love for the folks of Harrells, and Mr. Newkirk continued in that position until his untimely death in 1978. Mrs. Newkirk was always his most loyal supporter.
She certainly had a love for all people, but it was her love for Harrells Christian Academy that set her apart from others. For much of her tenure, she could always be found in “The Nest” at the main entrance of Founder’s Hall where she answered the phone and greeted everyone with a smile. According to former teacher and friend, Paula Matthis, “This Nest became a rather sacred place. Not because she was there, but because all day long, she bathed HCA in prayer in that Nest.” She was the glue that held everyone together; she was the matriarch; she was the Queen Bee of the school. As a former Headmaster once said, “If Mr. Newkirk planted the seed we call HCA, it was Mrs. Newkirk who tended it year after year with smiles and hugs and peppermints.” Upon her retirement in May of 2017, she shared her thoughts with her friends. “The Lord gets all the credit; the Lord and those people who believe in him. God has been there all the way.”
Today, HCA faculty, staff, parents, and students still remember Mrs. Newkirk and her compassionate and nurturing way with the students. Whether it was providing them with a little seat beside her chair in the Nest to give them a loving talk or handing out peppermint candy to make their headaches or sore throats go away, this “Peppermint Lady” would put a smile on every child’s face. She often referred to her peppermint as a “cure-all” for everything. She not only doled out her candy as a way of sharing her love for the children at school, but she offered advice to students who often needed an encouraging word, and for adults, even when they didn’t ask for it.
In the words of Susan Frederick, Assistant to the HCA Business Manager, “Mrs. Newkirk stopped going to faculty devotion in the morning so she could greet the children with love as they entered the doors. She would always say that you never knew if they were having a good or bad morning, and she wanted everyone to feel good when they walked through those doors.” She also made sure all the rules were enforced, but she did so in a loving manner. Mrs. Newkirk served our school faithfully, and though she was known as the “Secretary,” Mrs. Newkirk was so much more than that. Students and parents can probably recall fondly Mrs. Newkirk’s words of divine wisdom even today. According to HCA freshman Gracie Barnes, “Mrs. Newkirk had always found a way to bring up the Lord in many of her conversations with me.” This school was her home and she treated everyone as her family. She loved sharing Christ’s love with others, and her love for the Lord was evident in all aspects of her life. As senior Amber Jones stated, “Mrs. Newkirk was always there. She was the grandmother that we needed, and her kind, sweet spirit will be remembered forever.”
Her legacy indeed continues. Every time a student, teacher, or parent steps into the auditorium, they are quickly reminded of its history as the portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Newkirk preside over all the programs.
Sadly, Mrs. Newkirk passed away while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC, on June 27, 2022, and as a fitting tribute to an inspirational lady, her memorial service was held in the auditorium that bears the name of she and her husband - Joseph and Betty Newkirk Auditorium. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” Truly, our friend, Mrs. Newkirk, has left our hearts full, and her legacy of love will continue for many years to come.
opportunity. From first graders to seniors, students seem to learn so much from one another. St. Pierre especially loves the interaction she has with lower school students who are in the plays. “They will holler across the campus and come up and give me a sweet hug, and they certainly make my day!” She is thankful for the opportunity to instill a love for the theater in students of all ages, and, before the current production is even wrapped, they always want to know what the next play will be. However, no matter what production is chosen, she simply loves seeing students from all grade levels getting out of their comfort zones and performing in front of an audience.
This year’s musical, Frozen JR., utilized over 80 HCA students in grades 1-12! According to St. Pierre, “This play was technically more difficult because of the 80 plus member cast and the settings of Arendelle and the Ice Palace.” Beyond the main cast, multiple groups of performers played a significant role, including the Summer Chorus, Snow Chorus, Oakens, Hidden Folk, Townsfolk, and Castlestaff adding variety to the overall struggles of the main characters, Elsa and Anna. Through her leadership and vision, HCA has been fortunate to receive funding for important additions to the theatrical technology in Newkirk Auditorium which includes a new sound board, mic headsets, lighting trees, and an UST projector. The newest addition, a UST projector, is extremely beneficial because it allows digital scenery and other realistic enhancements to be projected onto a screen at the back of the stage. For Frozen JR., the new projector allowed the audience to see ice forming, watch snow falling, and visualize Elsa’s magic. However, the installment of new technology has not been the only evidence of magic. Performances such as Annie JR. and Frozen JR. have brought back quite a bit of “magic” for HCA alums who fondly remember the good times they shared and family they formed while participating in the arts at HCA through the years. In addition, Mrs. St. Pierre has been fortunate enough to work alongside her daughter, Jenna King, who served as her assistant director, further adding to the family atmosphere among the cast.
St. Pierre puts a lot of time and effort into teaching and directing, and her passion is evident in speaking with her or watching one of her productions. “Teaching requires lots of planning, time, and sacrifice - but what job doesn’t?” she explains. She reiterates that her job doesn’t end at 3:30, as she must grade papers, lead play practice, work a ballgame duty, and more. But all of these tasks are for the benefit of the students. Teachers must support them and their extracurricular activities. She adds that teachers should love their students for who they areenjoy them, smile with them, laugh with them, and appreciate their many faceted personalities. Forming special connections with students makes the day worthwhile.
St. Pierre shared a funny anecdote about receiving her first paycheck. “The first year I taught, I loved it so much that when I received my first paycheck, I looked at it and couldn’t believe they were actually paying me to do something I love.”
Experience has taught St. Pierre that an educator cannot always take life so seriously - everything does not have to be perfect. “Not all students are going to make A’s or love English literature or the theatre as much as I do, and that’s okay.” She hopes that she has been able to touch the lives of her students through writing, literature, and the arts while demonstrating how it relates to everyday life and connects us to the world around us. “I want them to be able to apply these stories and the lessons learned to their daily lives, making themselves not only better people, but the world around them a better place to live.”
When she is not teaching, Mrs. St. Pierre may be found spending time working in her yard, being crafty, decorating, enjoying family at Topsail Beach, being outside, or spending time with her children and grandchildren.
St. Pierre explains to her yearbook staff how to design layouts in 1975.
In 1980, Mrs. St. Pierre taught English, Yearbook, and Drama at Lakewood High.
A highlight of her teaching career, Mrs. St. Pierre is awarded the Sampson County Teacher of the Year award in 1990.
COMMENCEMENT 2022
On May 26, HCA recognized the drive and determination of graduating seniors with its annual commencement service. Lt. Governor Mark Robinson addressed the graduates and challenged them with 3 pillars of wisdom. Diplomas were conveyed to 29 deserving students. Graduates are attending colleges and universities throughout the southeast. HCA celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2022!
Keys to Success
BY JAYNE GREEN
Harrells Christian Academy welcomed Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson as their graduation speaker on May 26, 2022. Seniors listened intently as he shared his inspirational thoughts to guide them into the next step of their lives. Grounded in strong faith and life experiences, the Lt. Governor focused on three pillars: freedom, wisdom, and obedience. He began by reminding them to always be thankful for their freedom, and that Jesus Christ gave us the ultimate freedom. He then explained that wisdom and education should be viewed differently. While differentiating between the two, Robinson stated,”Wisdom, however, comes from within.”
The seniors pondered his ideas as he pointed out how we, in turn, use education to formulate decisions and make necessary changes to our lives. He advised the seniors to listen to all the people in their lives who play a role in their “education,” remembering that they are loved and that their families have their best interests at heart. As a result, the wisdom that forms will be priceless. The third point stressed in his address dealt with obedience For Lt. Governor Robinson, obedience to God is first and foremost; however, he reminded the seniors to always be obedient to their elders, teachers, law enforcement, and themselves. Robinson reminded them that promises are made to be kept and followed through. He ended his speech with, “Obedience is God’s only request. If you are obedient, then you will gain wisdom and your freedom will grow. If you do these three things, you will be successful.”
Raised in Greensboro, Lt. Governor Robinson continues to focus on his strong faith and guidance from God. His mother valued hard work and instilled in him his faith in God. After his father’s death, his mother worked hard to support her ten children and display her faith to her family. He credits her with his leadership skills, his foundation in his faith, and his dedication to hard work. His work background includes serving in the Army Reserves as a medical specialist, working in manufacturing, and owning a small business. In 2019, he commenced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina and became the first African American elected to this office. Robinson currently serves as president of the state Senate and is a voting member of the State Board of Education, the State Board of Community Colleges, and the State Economic Development Board. He values education, promoting its importance and believes that children in North Carolina deserve a quality education for future success.
The HCA 2022 seniors are grateful to Lieutenant Governor Robinson’s words of faith and encouragement as they begin their new journey in life. They will always remember his three points of freedom, wisdom, and obedience with the focus on their obedience in God for their success.
Walk by Faith
BY EVA THORNTON
In the early years of HCA, Headmaster Joseph Newkirk began each school year by visiting all of the classrooms and intentionally praying over every desk and for every student. As the years passed, that same heartfelt tradition was continued by various faculty and staff, sometimes individually and other times in small groups with parents. It was an important first step to begin the school year then, and it remains a priority for our Crusader family today! In 2 Samuel 7:28-29, David speaks to God, “Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with you blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.” In this same measure, HCA faculty, staff, and parents gathered outside Founder’s Hall in August 2022 to speak blessings for our school and pray for all who enter its doors.
This faithful tradition is a powerful moment where members of the HCA family gather and, together, invite God’s Holy Spirit to reign within our campus and in each of our students, families, faculty and staff. Throughout what is now known as the HCA Prayer Walk, everyone moves through the campus, pausing to pray in classrooms, the auditorium, sports facilities, and common areas. Led by Spiritual Life Director Melody Powell, this year’s group offered prayers of protection, transformation, and restoration.
Mrs. Powell remarks, “We pray peace over every square inch of this place and dedicate this school to His work.”
Beginning the year with prayer is just one of many opportunities for HCA to demonstrate its love for Christ and set the example to train up a child in the way they should go. It is with great joy that students may worship and start their day with prayer. For visitors and new families, the feeling of peace and comfort they receive upon the campus causes them to note that HCA is a special place. They recognize feeling the Holy Spirit and acknowledge that the halls of HCA are filled with the angels of God. Yet, we should say that it is not the buildings that make this place special, but rather the people of faith that gather at HCA and proudly pray together. “For where two or three are gathered together unto my name, there am I in their midst” - Matthew 18:20.
We invite you to join us for our next Prayer Walk on August 14, 2023 at 8:15am. May you always find love and comfort at HCA.
1. Jahiem Murphy ’22 and Xavier Arrington ’22 are the 1st recipients of the Posie “Hill” Lanier Memorial scholarship. | 2. 3rd graders host the Wax Museum, always a Lower School favorite, on March 11, 2022. | 3. Upper School AP Biology students conduct a pumpkin statistics lab to analyze pumpkin ribs and seeds using standard deviation and chi square analysis. | 4. Annell Grace Starling ’31 wears her father Lou Starling’s FFA jacket during the 2022 HCA FFA week. | 5. Mabel Parker ’25 and Olivia Matthews ’25 place 4th in the Mystery Architecture competition for the 2022 High School Science Olympiad. | 6. HCA Kindergarten hosted a fantastic umbrella parade to celebrate learning all about the letter “U!” | 7. Grayson Gatton ’26 and Landon Toler ’26 perform a cell membrane bubble lab in Mrs. Ruth Ann Parker’s Biology class using dish soap and straws in order to model the properties of cell membranes. | 8. Malyssa Johnson ’23 plants vegetables for HCA’s farm-to-fable initiative. HCA students in Horticulture II grow vegetables such as radishes, broccoli, and snap peas for the cafeteria salad bar. | 9. Corey Bryant ’34 shows off his monster sculpture created in the K-2 STREAM lab with Mrs. Armstrong. | 10. Magdalene Parker ’28 and Luke Weeks ’28 work as scientists and detectives in Mrs. Matthews’ Middle School Biotechnology class as they learn about pathogens in a microbe bread experiment and solve a virtual crime scene through forensic science.
1. Heinze Mondragon ’24 is named NCISAA 2A All-State in Varsity Boys Soccer. | 2. Emma DuBose ’28 is named to the CRC All-Conference team | 3. The 2022 Varsity Boys Soccer team makes it to the 3rd round of the state playoffs for the first time in HCA’s school history. | 4. Jack DuBose ’27 is named to the CRC All-Conference team for Varsity Golf and is also invited to play in the NCISAA state qualifier to compete for a spot in the 2022 2A State Golf Championship. | 5. Ethan Spell ’23, son of Amy Hobbs Turner ’89 and Raymond Spell, is named BEIFC 1st Team All-Conference and NCISAA Division II All-State. | 6. Isabella Rumbold ’22, daughter of Will Rumbold ’95 and Lindsay Wood Rumbold ’96, signs her letter of intent to play softball at NC Wesleyan. Go Bishops! | 7. Xavier Arrington ’22 signs to play football with the University of North Carolina Pembroke Braves. | 8. Devin Gardner ’22 is named BEIFC Player of the Year/NCISAA 1st Team All State for the 2021 varsity football season. | 9. The fall 2022 Varsity cheerleading squad cheers with the NC State cheerleaders at Carter-Finley Stadium. | 10. Jahiem Murphy ’22 signs with the Fayetteville State University Broncos to play football. | 11. Coach Jason Arnette is named BEIFC Coach of the Year for 2021. | 12. Devin Gardner ’22 signs to play football with the Wolfpack at North Carolina State University.
1. The Class of 2032 loves the way their ceramic koi fish turned out in Mrs. Armstrong’s LS Art class! | 2. Regan and Riley Cannon ’25 show off their “Crusader in Glasses” portrait. | 3. Mrs. Melody Powell’s Upper School Music & Worship students, Meredith Tatum ’23, Addison Long ’24, Connor Spell ’23, Ethan Spell ’23, Jack Bowker ’23, and Jakob Funes ’23, perform at The Vine Fellowship in Clinton, NC. | 4. This playful cat and bird art by Crawford Bass ’33 showcases warm colors using chalk pastels and is inspired by artist Paul Klee. | 5. Eve Bradlee Hardison ’28 presents a fun Sleeping Beauty costume art piece she designed for Callan Warren ’35 as a part of a collaboration between the Middle School Art class and kindergarten. | 6. This “Holly Jolly Santa” painting by Taylor Grace Register ’24 brought joy to the LS hallway this winter! Using acrylic paint, she showcases realistic facial features by using blending and proportions techniques learned in Mrs. Nelson’s Painting III class. | 7. Bella Cavenaugh ’30, Marshall Rumbold ’30, and Hallie Sholar ’30 collaborate on a mural of the Great Barrier Reef in Mrs. Armstrong’s LS art class. | 8. Piper Nelson ’27 shows off her successfully finished candy corn tree during the MS/US art class’s candy corn challenge project. | 9. Sarah-John Jackson ’30 and Addison Long ’24 perform as Anna and Elsa during the fall HCA musical, Frozen JR.
1. Jacob Barnes ’23 assists with the annual FFA mum sale. | 2. Maggianna Rivenbark ’23 and Mrs. Susan Frederick donate blood at the SRMC Blood Drive hosted by the HCA Sr. Beta Club on November 30. | 3. Connor Pope ’24, Piper Moore ’24, Emma Wells ’23, and Georgia Pope ’24 load boxes for Operation Christmas Child. | 4. HCA Jr. and Sr. Betas collect new socks for all ages and sizes in their Socktober event for those in need. | 5. HCA students collect donated toys for our annual, local Toys for Tots charity. | 6. Tiny Miss HCA Charleigh Anna Naylor ’32 shows a live painting of the Bazaar by artist Natalie McCullen during the live auction. | 7. Dae Dae McKoy ’25, Chris Licona ’24, Samuel Mena ’24, McKenzie Peterson ’25 assist Autumn Phelps ’34, Isaiah Marquez ’34, and Aubrey Bryant ’34 in drawing pictures to accompany scripture for Growing In Godliness, the 2022-2023 HCA Devotion book during a school-wide day of service. | 8. Rebekah Bryan ’25 and Amber Jones ’23 organize collections for the HCA Sr. Beta Club snack drive for the EBA Charity Rebuild Outreach Center. | 9. Anna Gooden ’25, Molly Hilton ’25, and Savannah Grady ’25 assist a volunteer with a building project during 2022 C-Mester.
RRooted in Love
BY JESSICA REGISTER
Just as in Lanny Wolfe’s much-loved hymn “Surely the Presence,” those who have ever spent time at Harrells Christian Academy can, without a doubt, attest to feeling the ever abiding, powerful presence of God. From the moment one steps foot onto the inviting walkways and approaches the magnificent front of Founder’s Hall, four stately columns beckoning the visitor to look upward, there is something extremely special and harmonious welcoming each person home. There’s an often indescribable feeling permeating
the air while strolling down the halls, step by step, across the nostalgic hardwood floors, passing in and out of the Lower School classrooms which seem to have stopped in time. Whether you are overcome with memories from your own educational experience at HCA or from another school in your youth, that “something special” grabs hold of you, offering a unique sense of spiritual peace. Of comfort. Of love. “Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place,” emphasizes Wolfe’s hymn.
1 John 4:16 tells us, “God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.” Love is something we yearn for from the moment we are born. Infants crave affection that only a loving parent can give. A gentle touch, a smile, a soothing melody as they are lulled to sleep. School aged children long for uplifting words from their teachers and loyal friendships from their classmates. At some point, we even desire a passionate love from a soulmate who is willing to join us as we navigate the rest of our adult lives and strive to create an enduring legacy. Love is also the priceless charity we show toward humankind, seeking to give love without expecting anything in return. Love is God and God is love.
If we take time to pause and reflect upon that and just how much God loves us, how can we not be moved to show love toward one another in all we do? As Christians, we belong to a family that comes from love. We are all special, all worthy of love. Likewise, at Harrells Christian Academy, love is shown from the moment one steps onto campus as a student, staff member, family member, alum, etc. HCA offers a Christian atmosphere, quality education, longlasting friendships, great opportunities and, for some, even a love to last a lifetime.
Pastor and HCA alum Wayne Lanier ’85 fondly remembers Mr. Newkirk singing “Onward Christian Soldiers” in the auditorium filled with students and staff. It was through acts such as singing and praying with his Crusader family that Mr. Newkirk showed affection, a type of love known by the Greeks as storge. Affection is expressed on and off HCA’s campus through hugs in the hallways and car rider lines, the celebration of family events such as the birth of a sibling, and through the relationships between blessers and blessees in the Upper School as staff members regularly pray for their seniors during the year. Affection is evident when Lower School students’ faces light up as they see Middle and Upper school students on campus and as they, run up to them to embrace in a hug. Affection is also shown when faculty cheer their students on at athletic events, attend baptismal services, lead a standing ovation at the school play, or even help them move into their dorm room in college. Storge is a feeling that remains, even after Crusaders have left campus and started new chapters of their lives. Storge then becomes a gift to take with us into the great big world around us share in a more broader sense.
high school graduation, while other friends, old and new, may transfer in and out through the years. At HCA, we are fortunate to have smaller class sizes where students and staff can easily learn to know each other by name. Friendships at HCA have carried on into alums’ adult lives where they have been attendants in each other’s weddings, served as godparents, and become dear family friends.
As our HCA Love Stories Series on social media has shown, some Crusaders have even experienced eros, or romantic love, while a student at HCA or even as a result of relationships that began at HCA. We’ve had husbands and wives work together on campus. Some alumni couples have had engagement portraits taken on the school grounds. We even had a staff member who is an alum get engaged on our campus in front of her adoring first grade students. They’re sure to never forget such an exciting expression of love at HCA!
Then there’s agape, or charity. This type of love is perhaps the most important of all. It’s a sacrificial, self-giving love that is demonstrated primarily through our deeds. Agape allows us to share ourselves and God’s love to the world around us. At HCA, we employ service as a key pillar to our Christian faith and strive to provide our Crusaders with many opportunities to serve both within the school and without. As we guide our students through learning charity, our greatest hope is that it will become so second nature that they desperately long to help others with every fiber of their being. American actress Katharine Hepburn once said, “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only what you are expecting to give - which is everything. What you will receive in return varies. But it really has no connection with what you give. You give because you love and cannot help giving.”
As Christians, we also pray that God will provide us with strong, close friends with whom we can share our hearts and bare our souls. This type of love, known as philia, is the love of friendship. Some HCA students have the privilege of forming friendships in kindergarten that last beyond their
As members of God’s family, our relationships are knit together through threads of the Holy Spirit. We are related by the blood of Christ and, therefore, should strive to keep those relationships healthy and strong. Ultimately, the strongest relationships are those filled with a little of each pillar of Christian love: storge, philia, eros, and agape. Love is one of the most powerful emotions that we can experience. Love, as Christians, is the truest test of our faith. Although God is the source of the only perfect love we will ever know, the love we show for one another is paramount because so many other good things flow from love.
It was in his Junior year at HCA that Wallace, NC native Wayne Lanier experienced a significant spiritual shift in his life. Having attended HCA since he was in the first grade, Wayne had grown up in a Christian environment where all the seeds of faith had been sewn, yet he still craved an even deeper relationship with Christ, and he knew that he had been provided with the tools he needed to cultivate such a profound spiritual relationship. So he had a conversation with God, asking for His help, hoping to further understand God and also to gain some insight into his intended path. From that moment, Wayne became extremely enthusiastic about studying scripture and found within him a deep desire to pursue a life in ministry work. Upon graduating from HCA, Wayne attended New Life Bible College in Cleveland, TN where he received a degree in pastoral ministry. While in college, he was fortunate to get involved in a traveling theatrical ministry team called New Life Drama Company where he led teams across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and Great Britain. He met his wife Diana while working with New Life Drama Company and the couple just celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. Wayne and Diana have six children and have just moved to Tampa, FL where Wayne has taken on an executive role at a church in the area, and he is also the founder and president of Labor of Love International Ministries. Working in the field of pastoral ministry for over three decades now, Lanier has made it his life’s mission to help couples and families form and sustain healthy, thriving relationships. Wayne holds certifications in Marriage Education and Premarital Education, and he draws upon extensive work experience in counseling and pastoral leadership.
“RESEARCH SHOWS THAT COUPLES WHO SPEND AT LEAST EIGHT HOURS IN MARRIAGE PREPARATION ARE SIXTY PERCENT LESS LIKELY TO EVER DIVORCE.”
-WAYNE LANIER ’85
Most notably, he has been involved in a highly impactful project in the state of Florida intended to create intentional ministry for healthy relationships and marriages. At the beginning of this three-year endeavor, Jacksonville, FL had the tenth highest divorce rate in the country, and Wayne, along with some others, wondered if there was anything that churches might be able to do to help and, ideally, influence that statistic in a positive way. Under their leadership, Wayne and this group were able to get hundreds of churches involved. Through the ministry work performed during those three years, Florida State University and the University of Virginia analyzed all of
the data and concluded that the divorce rate in Jacksonville dropped by an overall three-year average of 24%, which was historic as it was the first time in Florida’s record keeping that a county had double digit drops and never with numbers that high. Since then, the state of Florida has called for an expansion of the project, which is being called the “Seven on Seven Project,” where efforts done in seven Florida counties will be measured against seven counties of like demographics where no additional healthy relationship work will be done over a three-year period. Their hope is this will further validate their findings and allow this movement to revolutionize the approach to helping people form and sustain healthy relationships. One organization, Communio, formed out of the research conducted in the Jacksonville area, has used that same programming to reach beyond Florida serving metropolitan areas all over the U.S.
So the high school Junior who was searching for his purpose all those years ago at HCA has found quite a niche. His passion for Christ and his love for his fellow man has sparked a revolution of sorts. One that has the potential to make a difference in the lives of people and couples all over the world. A young man from Wallace, NC who still remembers very clearly Mr. Newkirk leading the HCA student body in singing “Onward Christian Soldiers.” As those lyrics remind us, as Christians “we are not divided; all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.” Wayne Lanier’s work demonstrates his commitment to being a true Christian soldier extending charity to help people recognize and appreciate the sanctity of marriage.
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Keep love as the top priority. Relationships are like a garden. Your relationship has to live on what grows in your garden. If you neglect it, the stuff you don’t want will grow in it. If you become selfish, it will fill up with weeds. Decide what you want to cultivate. If you want the good stuff, you’re going to have to grow it. You have to nurture the “us” factor by keeping the reality focused on the love that we have for one another that’s going to be nurtured and cared for.
Let God be the source of your life. Instead of trying to be the source of your own life or the source of your spouse’s life, face the fact that we aren’t people to be fixed. We are simply people to be loved and cared for. Look at your relationship like a gift and a blessing to your life instead of the source of your life. It’s a gift. If you and your spouse treat one another as a gift, you’ll be amazed what you can work through!
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Keep the goal of communication as understanding. This requires that you ask good questions, being an intentional listener.
Live by Ephesians 4: 26-27. These lines remind us not to let our anger lead us to sin. Anger itself is simply an emotion. However, what you do with that anger is important and is what makes it good or bad. Anger becomes sinful when we allow it to attack another person’s self worth and value. Ephesians also tells us, “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
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Healthy relationships take hard work. They don’t just happen by accident or from an isolated incident. Healthy relationships are the fruit of what we cultivate in our gardens and take a lot of effort and hard work to grow into something sustainable for the rest of our lives. They are not always easy, but the rewards of the hard work put into them are priceless.
The Bible commands us to be faithful servants, and Proverbs 28:20 reminds us, “A faithful man shall abound with blessings.” Fortunately, through the years, HCA has been incredibly blessed with countless devoted and generous Crusader families. Luanne and Bob Johnson ’76, among those treasured families, are not only faithful HCA Crusaders, but they are also good and faithful servants of Christ. Having attended and educated their children at Harrells Christian Academy, they appreciate the foundation HCA has provided for their lives and the ever constant love of the HCA Christian community. The Johnsons’ gratitude and deep-rooted Christian values are readily visible and on full display throughout the HCA campus.
On any given Thursday, you might find Luanne standing at the podium in Newkirk Auditorium providing a weekly chapel for HCA students. Her gift for sharing Christ makes her a favorite chapel speaker among students and adults alike. Recently, she provided the Baccalaureate address for the Class of 2022. It was a very special occasion for her as the graduating class included the couple’s first grandchild, ViviAnn Johnson.
“Bob has always put others first, even back in the day when we were just kids.”
-Julie Blanchard Case, ’76
Luanne and Bob are frequently found on campus sharing their time, talent, and treasure. At Crusader athletic events, they can be found close to the sidelines cheering on their grandchildren, rooting for HCA students, and fellowshipping with other members of the HCA family. They are also known for giving of themselves in other generous ways such as recent renovations to Newkirk Hall. The Johnsons have an uncanny ability to put others at ease and make you feel like you have known them forever. Sacrificing hours and hours of time for others, the couple’s friends describe them both as generous and loyal custodians of the Word. As a testimony of their Christian love, close friend Julie Case, says, “Bob has always put others first, even back in the day when we were just kids.” Through countless conversations with friends, it is obvious that Christian kindness and generosity are nothing new for Luanne and Bob. If you spend any amount of time with their family, it is immediately apparent that each of their children have learned to value each other and their walk with Christ.
With abundant talent, Bob and sons Nash ’06 and Cowan, locally known as the Johnson Boys, unselfishly share their gifts at school events from time to time. They entertain crowds with contemporary Christian music as well as pop favorites (particularly ’70s rock). Bob plays the drums, Nash sings, and Cowan plays the harmonica. In true Johnson fashion, they sometimes bring along close family friend Duane Blanton, another HCA Crusader, on bass guitar.
In the fall of 2022, daughter Carol Luanne ’11 and husband Seth announced they were expecting their first child with a gender reveal party on HCA’s campus. Surrounded by vibrant clouds of blue smoke, close friends and family learned that the couple would soon welcome a baby boy and enjoyed treats of ice cream covered in blue sprinkles.
Luanne and Bob have shared their greatest treasures with HCA, their children Cowan, Will, Nash, and Carol Luanne. Today, it is easy to see their joy in having grandchildren attend HCA. Harrells Christian Academy is grateful to the Johnson Family for their continuous generosity.
From a day when uniforms, equipment, athletic schedules, and previous seasons were nonexistent, Crusaders once possessed only a vision for what HCA athletics could become. Today’s athletics are characterized by a strong, uncompromising program stewarding competitive athletes to a greater level of success each year. Trained in the heart of farming country, Crusader athletes are cultivated from a special soil with roots that are firmly planted in the legacy of HCA faith, love, and family. That foundation, coupled with hard work, dedication, and a “Will” to win, yields strong leaders both on and off the playing field. Look around the campus today and you will find recognitions of conference championships, state championships, players of the year, and college signings all supported by a robust Booster Club. Yet, HCA athletics is poised for even greater success and the evidence is in the numbers.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
BY EVA THORNTON
The HCA athletic experience encompasses the many facets of a well-rounded student. Former HCA football coach Jimmy Dixon explains, “The goal was to use athletics, to use the concept of team - subordinating individual wants for the betterment of the group - to teach them about Chrisitian living.” Today that goal remains true. According to Athletic Director Clayton Hall ’03, over 90% of HCA high school students play a sport, and 85% play multiple sports. Additionally, in recent years, more and more HCA students are aspiring to play sports in college and beyond. For example, rising senior Willa Grace Johnson expresses her desire to be a college cheerleader, “I have always wanted to cheer in college. My coach, Alicia Sutton, is helping by sending me to showcase cheer clinics at different colleges and submitting sample cheer videos to my online account where college coaches see my profile.” HCA cheerleaders even had the opportunity to cheer with the NCSU cheerleaders last fall. Other HCA alumni athletes like
“A LOT OF KIDS DREAD GOING TO SCHOOL, BUT IT’S DIFFERENT WHEN YOU CAN GO TO SCHOOL AND FEEL YOU’RE AROUND FAMILY. THAT PLAYED A BIG PART IN MOLDING ME INTO THE PERSON I AM NOW. NOT ONLY WAS I ABLE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH EVERYONE AT SCHOOL, BUT I WAS ALSO ABLE TO BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND LEARN A LOT ABOUT HIM. WITH ALL OF THIS AROUND ME, IT WAS EASY STEPPING ON THE FIELD EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AND PLAYING MY HEART OUT. MY BROTHERS AND I WEREN’T JUST PLAYING FOR OURSELVES, BUT ALSO FOR OUR HCA FAMILY.”
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Bron Thompson ’89, Devin Gardner ’22, Jahiem Murphy ’22, Xavier Arrington ’22, all moved on to play collegiate football and exemplify noble characteristics of Christian athletes who excelled in their sport and projected their individual passions into their future success. Coaches at HCA continuously strive to cultivate athletes who are not just great players, but great people. Former HCA basketball coach Wayne Cannady emphasizes, “What really matters is integrity, quality of character, and Godliness.” When you are passionate about helping children grow into responsible, caring adults, supporting those programs which target character, leadership, and responsibility is a top priority.
In recent years, booster participation has escalated to fortify support for the continued advancement of HCA athletes. Recently, the club provided funding for improvements with a new softball scoreboard, a concrete pad in Murphy-Johnson Stadium, and back-stock netting for baseball just to name a few.
Each supporter of HCA Athletics - coaches, boosters, parents, fans, and even athletes themselves - is a shepherd, a driving force, ensuring that Crusaders continue to grow from a special soil, rooted in love, and clothed in a different cloth - a cloth made of impenetrable faith and family, then educated with prayer. It’s what makes them authentic adults prepared for life.
DEVIN GARDNER ’22
& 2022 BEIFC PLAYER OF THE YEAR
’70s Reunion the
BY JOHNATHAN MILLER
Astorm was a brewin’ and bringing with it, HCA alumni from the 1970s! On September 19, the National Hurricane Center began tracking a tropical disturbance that, according to the NHC, eventually formed into a dangerous category 5 hurricane named Ian.
Even though the remnants of Ian caused a disturbance for eastern NC, and also spawned a tornado warning for Harrells, mother nature was not a force to be reckoned with! On September 29, the ’70s committee decided to press forward, working closely with the HCA Advancement team to set up and host their alumni reunion at the “Barn” located on Kyle’s Farm. After battling the wind, rain and even a tornado warning, the party was ready to commence!
The Barn at Kyle’s Farm hosted many alumni on October 1! Great food was catered by Southern Smoke BBQ, a local staple owned and operated by Matthew Register. Music was contributed by Heather, a‘70s prom band, much loved by HCA alumni, which features Harvey Dalton Arnold, a former member of the southern rock band, Outlaws!
According to ’70s committee leader, Julie Blanchard Case, “HCA holds a special place in my heart. HCA is Family. I cherish the friendships made some 50 years ago and remain friends to this day! HCA is HOME.”
And home is where they were welcomed. It was an honor for HCA to host and support our alumni during their reunion, and we look forward to supporting many more to come!
Alumni Updates
1997
John Morris, ’97, was sworn in as Superior Court Judge for the 17A Judicial District on January 1, 2023. His daughters Lucy (11) and Millie (9) were present for his swearing-in service at the NC Supreme Court by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
2005
Collyn Webster Finch ’05 and husband Josh have a new addition to their beautiful family - baby boy Percy Wells Finch, born June 2022! He is the third child among very delighted siblings Finn (5) and Sutton (2).
2007
Chad Phillips ’07 and wife Cameron proudly welcomed their second daughter, Charlotte James Phillips, on July 5, 2022. Big sister Mary Walton is excited to have a buddy!
Zannah Webster ’07 and Archie Griffin were married in a private service in Jones Chapel at Meredith College on
Saturday, November 19, 2022. Family and close friends celebrated the newlyweds at Second Empire in downtown Raleigh, NC with a reception and dinner. The couple now resides in Washington, NC.
2008
Laura Beth Price Staton ’08 and husband Tyler welcomed their third child on October 18, 2022. Finn Price Staton weighed 8lbs 10oz and was
21.75” long. Big sister Eliza (6) and big brother Beckham (3) are excited about their family’s new addition!
Blake Bradshaw ’08 married his bride Anna Phipps on November 14, 2022. The couple now resides in Wallace, NC.
2009
Ellie Wells Newton ’09 and husband Michael welcomed their second child, Wells, on June 30, 2022.
Oldest son Jack is excited to be a big brother and is looking forward to attending kindergarten at HCA!
2010
Austin Brinkley ’10 and his wife Kelsey, were married on October 2, 2021. The couple now reside in Kenansville, NC. Austin is the son of Rita and Joey Brinkley ’81.
2011
Allison Usher
Page ’11 and husband Dylan welcomed baby girl Elsie Grey Page on October 25, 2022. Elsie was 8 lbs 14 oz and 20.5” long.
2013
Regan Murphy Boyd ’13 and and husband Justin welcomed their first child, Layton James Boyd, on April 30, 2022. Their precious baby boy weighed 8lbs 2.6 oz and was 20.5 in long. This little bundle of joy is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell H. Murphy Jr. ’82.
Kristin Jernigan & Whaley Casteen ’13 welcomed their first child, a baby boy named James, in December 2022 weighing 7lbs 8oz and 17.5” long.
2014
Kerri Graham ’14 married Ryan Gallagher of Cary, NC on October 21, 2022. The Gallaghers were married at Rose Hill Estate in Nashville, NC. Kerri and Ryan now reside in Garner, NC.
Alumni Updates
Christian Campbell Fisher ’14 and husband Will welcomed Clark Dixon Fisher on December 20, 2022 at 12:05 am, weighing 7lbs 9oz and measuring 20.5” long. Big sister Evelyn is so excited!
Kelly Nelms ’14 and Corey Faith Spell were married October 14, 2022 at Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC. Many friends of HCA were in attendance. The newlyweds now reside in Wilmington, NC.
2015
Ashley Noelle Usher ’15 and Jacob Robert Mazur were married September 16, 2022 at Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC. Ashley and Jake now reside in Wilmington.
Anne Baker Bryant ’15 graduated from ECU in May 2020 and received a BS in University Studies and minor in Human
Development and Family Science. She is currently employed by Duplin County Schools. Anne Baker and Anthony Rosso became engaged on October 1, 2022. A wedding is planned for August 2023.
Vanna Prestage ’16 graduated cum laude from Campbell University Law School and earned an MBA from the LundyFetterman
School of Business in May 2022. She is a law clerk for North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby.
2017
Madison Guthrie ’17 opened Yellow Garden Bake Shop in Raleigh, NC in 2022. Her products can be found at Bad Cat Coffee Company in Morgan Street Food Hall located in downtown Raleigh, NC. She specializes in custom sugar cookies and offers other baked goods, too. Find Madison on Instagram @YellowGardenBakeShop.
Emily Jones Love ’14 and husband Ri Love welcomed daughter Ryleigh Beal Love on January 26, 2022. Ryleigh weighed 6lbs 10 oz and was 20” long.
Sophie Campbell ’15 married James Shuler on June 4, 2022 and they now reside in Santee, SC. In May of 2022, Sophie graduated from the Mckenzie-
Elliot School of Nursing at UNCP and passed the NCLEX in June.
Chloe Campbell Roberts ’14 and husband
Starslie were blessed with their first bundle of joy on December 30, 2022.
Sweet baby Dallas Rae Roberts made her debut weighing 7lbs 8oz and was 20.5” long.
2016
Haley Bowles ’16 and Phillip Ashlock were engaged on January 1, 2023. Haley is currently finishing her doctorate of physical therapy at Methodist University and Phillip is a North Carolina State Trooper.
Amos Lanier ’17 and Mary Kate Morgan were married on May 21, 2022 in Currituck County, NC. The bride is an academic advisor for NCSU, and
Amos manages Lanier Hardware and Rental. The happy couple reside in Burgaw, NC.
Ashlyn Hardison Haney ’17 and husband Ryan welcomed their first child, Micah James, on September 24, 2022. Baby Micah made his grand appearance at 9lbs 4oz and 22 long. Ashlyn joined the HCA faculty as a 4th & 5th grade teacher in August 2022.
2018
Brayden Sutton ’18 graduated from UCLA in June 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution. He is currently working as a biologist for Alaskan Observers, Inc.
2019
Jenna Worley ’19
Wells were on September 10, 2022. Attendants included: Emma
Wells ’23, Cameron Blue ’19, Ivey Rouse ’19, and Morgan Moore. Groomsmen Zach Worley ’18, Vance Hardy ’19, Aaron Smith ’20, and Harley Batchelor ’17. The happy couple now resides in Wallace, NC.
CRUSADER SPOTLIGHT Kaleb Jessup
ALUM FINDS HIS NICHE
Through North Carolina State University’s Rural Works! internship program, Kaleb Jessup put his knowledge and know-how to work helping Schindler Elevator Company in Clinton, NC bring a new moving walk project to market. Kaleb even designed some of the custom parts for the new product. Manager Demis Perez, Jr. praised Kaleb’s inquisitive nature and his innovative solutions.
In May, Kaleb graduated from NCSU with a degree in mechanical engineering. He accepted a job with Schindler and began working there mid-May. Kaleb is a 2018 HCA graduate. He praises the teachers at HCA for helping prepare him with a solid foundation in science and math.
According Anna Magnum, the Regional Manager of Industry Expansion Solutions at NCSU, “Kaleb has been such a bright shining success story for NC State Engineering and as an Intern with the Rural Works program.” With the Rural Works! Initiative to bring highly skilled individuals to work in rural areas, Kaleb began realizing his passion for engineering while living in an area he loves.
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ALUMNI CONNECT
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A Pioneer Remembered
William “Bill” Prestage
On October 10, 2022, William Harold “Bill” Prestage went to be with our Heavenly Father. Born in 1935, the hallmark of his nearly 60 year career was his dedication to excellence in agribusiness. Mr. Prestage’s passion and tenacity for buying and building something was driven by his competitive determination. Southeastern NC, along with all who knew him, were enriched by a man who boldly decided to “try something new,” founding Prestage Farms in 1983. Mr. Prestage, with wife Marsha and sons Scott, John and Ron, established Prestage Farms, an innovative business for growing and processing quality turkey and pork products. He helped transform agriculture as we know it today.
Mr. Prestage encouraged the origination of HCA’s FFA program. He was quoted in the 2020 edition of the Green & Gold stating, “We see firsthand the need to educate students and build excitement about the future of agriculture.” His encouragement and guidance provided for a strong educational opportunity for future generations of students. In the near future, Mr. Prestage’s life will be honored with the dedication of a new agricultural education teaching facility on the campus of HCA.
HCA will miss its good friend and ardent supporter of agriculture.
In Memoriam
OUR FRIENDS WE’LL REMEMBER
ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING
FINANCIAL PICTURE
PRIVATE EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN A CHILD’S FUTURE
At HCA, tuition and fees only cover a portion of the cost. We are dependent on the generosity of active Shield Fund donors to bridge the gap between tuition income and the real cost of an education. Your generosity also provides the opportunity for HCA to seek continuous improvement of the overall academic and co-curricular programs to produce well-rounded young adults. More than ever before, our giving community’s participation is vital to the success of the HCA mission.
At HCA, your investment in the Shield Fund helps sustain a strong foundation and supports every aspect of the student experience. As new initiatives are being completed, others are just beginning. HCA is constantly striving to deliver world class services to grow students in mind, body and spirit.
Each of the following have supported Harrells Christian Academy during the past fiscal year by giving to the annual fund. We are humbled and deeply grateful for the participation of these individuals and families!
SHIELD FUND DONORS
FOUNDERS CLUB
House of Raeford
NEWKIRK CLUB
Mr. & Mrs. Tart Lee
GOLD CLUB
DuBose Strapping
Mr. & Mrs. Chester Barnhill
Mr. & Mrs. Patsy Barnhill
Murphy Family Ventures
GREEN CLUB
DuBose National Energy
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Mac Herring ’95
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rogers
CRUSADER CLUB
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Barnes
Mr. & Mrs Lon Beasley ’99
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Clifton
Campbell Rentals
Mrs. Annette Starling
Mr. Brandon Lee
HEADMASTER’S CLUB
Mr. John Booker
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Campbell
Dr. & Mrs. Chris Hardison ’94
Ingold Irrigation
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson ’76
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew King ’78
Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Marshburn ’78
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Piner ’76
Sampson County Farm Bureau
Mr. & Mrs. Al Searles
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Taylor ’72, ’74
Mr. Bron Thompson ’89
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Wells ’91
FRIENDS OF HCA
Mrs. Pamela Akhter ’89
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Bass
Mrs. Lori Boone
Dr. & Mrs. Ron Cottle ’78
Mr. & Mrs. David deAndrade ’96
Mr. Jason Hall ’88
Mr. Johnathan R. Miller
Mr. Henry Moore III ’88
Mr. & Mrs. Elwyn Murray ’85
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Peterson
HCA Brick Project
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Smith
Mrs. Freda White
CONTRIBUTORS
Ms. Racheal Adams
Mr. Raz Akhter
Mr. Steven Autry
Mrs. Debbie Bell
Ms. Kim Blanchard
Mrs. Regan Boyd ’13
Mrs. Constance Bracewell
Mr & Mrs. David Bradshaw
Mr. & Mrs. Jantzen Brantley ’03
Mrs. Rebecca Briass
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Brice
Mrs. Angela Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bullard
Mr. Robert Carlton ’74
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Carr ’74
Mrs. Anna Carter
Mrs. Julie Case ’76
IMPACT REPORT
Mrs. Laken Clifton ’15
Mr. & Mrs. Drake Clifton ’13
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Cole ’91
Mr. Westley Dail ’06
Mr. & Mrs. Tomye DeVane
Mr. Charles Dubose
Mr. & Mrs. Holden Dubose ’94
Mr. Jack DuBose ’27
Miss Emma DuBose ’28
Mrs. Deborah Dukes
Mr. & Mrs. Holly Edwards
Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Ferrell
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Frederick ’98
Mr. Hunter Frederick ’08
Mr. & Mrs, Jimmy Frederick
Mr. Clay Frederick ’10
Miss Camryn Fussell ’24
Mr. Hutchens Glenn ’27
Mrs. Jayne Green
Miss Emily Greene
Mr. Mark Greene
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Griffin
Mr. Hayes Griffin ’29
Mr. Hudson Griffin
Mrs. Belle Griffin
Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Hall ’03
Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Hall ’85
Mr. Ethan Hall ’16
Mr. & Mrs. John Haney ’90
Mr. Lucas Hardee ’93
Mr. Eli Hardison ’25
Miss Eve Bradlee Hardison ’28
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Henderson
Mrs. Cynthia Hixon ’71
Mrs. Mary Hobbs
Mrs. Grace Hubbard
Ms. Lisa Hughes
Mr. Channing Jackson ’27
Mr. James Jackson
Miss Sarah-John Jackson ’30
Mr. Daughtry Jackson ’25
Mr. Rick Johnson ’76
Mrs. Johnna Johnson
Mr. Winfred Johnson
Miss. Katie Johnson
Mrs. Valerie Johnson ’90
Mr. & Mrs. John Jones
Mrs. Kiley Jones ’16
Mr. & Mrs. Blake King
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony King ’84
L.L. Parks Livestock
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lanier ’09, ’11
Mr. & Mrs. Hayes Ludlum
Mr. Ardieth Lupton
Mr. & Mrs. John Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Maready ’84
Mrs. Sheila McMillin ’78
Mr. Andrew Miller ’15
Mr. H. Richard Miller
Mrs. Patricia Molin
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Moore ’75
Miss Piper Moore ’24
Mrs. Tracy Moore
Mr. Wen Murphy ’12
Mrs. Laura Murray ’77
Mr. & Mrs. Vince Nelson
Miss Piper Nelson ’27
Mr. Terry Nelson
Mrs. Liz Newell ’78
Mr. & Mrs. Bud Newkirk ’77
Mrs. Sam Newland
Mr. Christopher Norris ’08
Mrs. Beverly Paige
Mr. & Mrs. Dylan Page ’11
Ms. Lynn Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Phelps
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Phillips
Mrs. Mary Pokorne
Miss Georgia Pope ’24
Mrs. Natalie Pope
Mrs. Anita Pope
Mrs. Bevy Pope
Miss Rhylee Pope ’21
Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Powell
Mrs. Katherine Powell ’82
Mrs. Beth Prevate ’00
Mr. & Mrs. Kim Quinn ’84
Mr. & Mrs. Haywood Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Register
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Register
Mr. Tracy Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Rivenbark ’91
Mrs. Brianna Roberts
Miss Leslie Rouse ’16
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Salisbury
Mr. Blake Sandlin ’12
Mr. A.J. Searles ’11
Dr. Emily Searles ’14
Mrs. Donna Sessoms ’81
Mrs. Carol Sholar ’11
Mrs. Sophie Shuler
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Siebbles
Mr. Raymond Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Smith
Mrs. Julianna Smoot ’85
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Sutton
Mr. & Mrs. Kim Tart ’85
Mr. Kenn Thompson ’93
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Thornton
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Turlington ’80
Mrs. Ashley Usher ’85
Mr. & Mrs. Juston Usher
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Villegas
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Votow
Mr. Patrick Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Wells ’92
Mrs. Shannon Wells
Mrs. Erica West
Mr. & Mrs. Crae White ’11
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Williams ’89
Mrs. Anita Yost ’81
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
Ashlynn Barefoot, ’07
The Class of 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Webster
Edward Dail
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson ’76
Shella Farrior, ’82
Miss Selma Turlington ’83
Mrs. Anita Brinkley Yost ’81
Jim Hall
The Wendell Murphy Family
Beverly Huff
The Wendell Murphy Family
Posie “Hill” Lanier ’21
Mr. & Mrs. James Albertson
Mr. & Mrs. Kiah Barnhill
Cavenaugh’s Gifts
Mrs. Tamara Collins Kemp
Mr. Michael Kremzar
Ms. Laura Maready
Mrs. Tracy Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Joe Pope
Mr Carl Potter
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Price
Mr. & Mrs. Haywood Quinn
Mr. Lew Starling
The Honorable & Mrs. Henry Stevens, IV ‘85
Mr. Scott Wells
Jeffrey Matthews
The Wendell Murphy Family
Nell Middleton
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Boyette
Maria Minchew, ’87
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson, ’76
Eunice Mott
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson, ’76
Anna Rae Murray
Mrs. Shirley Carlton
Mr. Horace Fussell
Miss Selma Ward Turlington ‘83
Mrs. Jean C. Turlington
Mr. David Warren
Betty Newkirk
Mr. James R. Altman
Mr. & Mrs. Kiah Barnhill
Mr. & Mrs. Chester Barnhill
Dr. Mott Blair
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Boyette
Mrs. Shirley Carlton
Clear Run Farms
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Clifton
Mrs. Charles DuBose, Jr.
El Don’s
Mrs. Judy Fantauzzi
Mrs. Ruth Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Frederick
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Frederick
Mr. Horace Fussell
Mr. Marshall Hamrick
Mrs. Susan Hanks
The Bob Johnson Family
Mr. Charles Knowles
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Moore, II
Mr. & Mrs. Rex Moody
The Wendell Murphy Family
Mrs. Lynda Naylor
Mr. William Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Bud Newkirk ‘77
Mr. David Norfleet
Mr. Mark S. Norfleet
Mr. Willie Norfleet
The Prestage Family
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Price
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Salmon
Mr. & Mrs. Al Searles
Mrs. Kay Sessoms
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sheffield
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Smith
Mrs. Maude Smith
Smith Brothers Gas Co.
Dr. Isaac Southerland
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Taylor ’72, ‘74
Jean C. Turlington
Selma Ward Turlington ‘83
United Animal Health, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Juston Usher
Mr. Randy Usher
Mr. & Mrs. Woody Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Webster
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Weeks
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Wells ‘91
H. Landis Whitley
Mr. Frank Whitley
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wilson
Mr. Steve Williamson
Mr. Kay Zurl
William Harold “Bill” Prestage AgProvision LLC
Mrs. Amanda Thomas
Amick Farms
Mrs. Ann Russell
Anpario, Inc
ArborOne, ACA
Belger Farms Co., Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bryan
Mr. & Mrs. Don Stallings
Black River Electric Cooperative
Mr. Brady Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. David Nordin
Bullard Farming Corporation
Mr. Charles Case
Mrs. Cindy Marturano
Clear Run Farms
Commercial Enterprises of NC, Inc.
Cooper Farms Hatchery
CSA Animal Nutrition
Mr. David Wiley
Mrs. Deborah Johnson
Diamond V
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ivey
Fitzgerald Welding & Repair
Freida & Samuel Starnes
Mr. George Williams
Goldsboro Milling Company
Mr. Gregory Owen
Group Benefits & Commercial Services
Harris Crane, Inc. - William N. Waters, III
Hendrix Genetics
Hog Slat, Inc.
International Minute Press
Mrs. Jean Talbert
Mrs. Jean C. Turlington
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Clifton
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Willis
Mr. & Mrs. William Sutton
Kemin Industries
L.L. Parks Livestock, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. George Webster, Sr.
Lennon Farms Inc
Mr. Lew Starling
LHM Holding, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Turner
Mr. Mac Gwiazdowski
Magdaline & Billy Herring
Mr. Manning Fulton
Marel
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Clifton
MegaCorp Logistics
Mr. Michael McKnight
Mike Reaves Livestock, Inc.
Monarch Bio Energy
Mount Olive Livestock Market, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. John Starkey
National Christian Foundation Carolinas
North Carolina Pork Council
Palmetto Equine Clinic, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Wooten
Pipestone Veterinary Services
Prestage Farms of Iowa
Mrs. Robin McCaskill
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudson
Selma Ward Turlington ‘83
Sen. Brent Jackson
Mrs. Sarah Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Herring
Mr. Ed Emory
The Wendell Murphy Family
Tildon Downing
Mr. Timothy Peterson
Topigs Norsvin, USA
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
USI Insurance Services
Wayne Reynolds and Associates, LLC
Mr. William Boyce
Mr. William Jackson
Williams Farm
Peggy Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson, ’76
WHAT BETTER WAY TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF YOUR LOVED ONE, THAN TO LEAVE A GIFT IN THEIR NAME?
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