ATHLETICS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: GIOVANNI AND JOSEPH FERARY

Nick Germain Football Elon University

Tate McKee Baseball Georgia Institute of Technology

MPCS twins Joseph and Gio Ferary do pretty much everything at school together. They’ve both participated in basketball, tennis, cross country, and track and field and received the Eagle Backers Scholarship for scholar-athletes. Both participated in Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Peer Mentoring Initiative, Spanish National Honor Society, and both play guitar. The duo also participate in community service and were named AP Scholars.

Tyler Minnick Baseball Georgia Institute of Technology

Piper Stephenson Beach Volleyball University of Washington

Malayna Tamborra Softball Auburn University

Jake Tucker Baseball Georgia Institute of Technology

The Ferary brothers credit their four years at MPCS with helping to hone their work ethic. Joseph, who also played tennis and is founder of the MPCS Spikeball Club, says, “I aspire to be the strongest, fastest, and most skilled in all my sports.” He plans to study Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech to pursue a career as an engineer or doctor.

Gio has a similar drive: “I have taken the hardest classes I possibly could, participated in sports yearround, and attended zero block weight training for the past three years.” He also plans to study Biomedical Engineering alongside his brother at Georgia Tech, ultimately seeking an advanced degree to work to improve the welfare of others.

Joseph summarizes, “I strive to center my life on Christ. At the end of each day, I thank God for His infinite blessings and offer everything I did that day to Him, be it scoring high on an assessment, playing skillfully in a basketball scrimmage, or doing well in a tennis match.”

BY MRS. AMBER IRIZARRY, COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT MANAGER

This year, Mount Paran Christian School introduced its first-ever podcast, From the Mount. With Assistant Head of School for Christian Life Steve Kyle at the helm, the show features thoughtleadership content through the lens of a biblical worldview, as shared by our expert faculty, staff, and special guests. Topics range from taking a deeper look at what it means to be a Christian, to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence, as well as ParentEd. discussions.

By listening on popular music apps, podcast fans will gain a closer look at how the show can make an impact on your faith and parenting journey, living and learning through a biblical worldview. Thus far, MPCS Assistant Head of Lower School Jocelyn Sotomayor, who is certified in executive functioning, has shared her insights into understanding executive functions and how best to help your child thrive. Other popular topics include MPCS Head of Preschool Penny Harrison’s discussion of the importance of play for preschoolers, learning what it means to be a covenantal Christian school and exploring biblical understanding and faith with MPCS high school Bible faculty.

The From The Mount Podcast Aspires To Make An Impact On Your Faith And Parenting Journey

As the school partners with home, future topics will continue to explore content that will help parents support their children’s faith journey. We’ll also spotlight some students who share their experiences on topics ranging from the college planning process to athletics and more. It is our hope that this podcast becomes another medium to allow the school to fulfill its mission of developing servant-leaders who honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.