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P r r f uation celebrates the completion of high school accom- ents, yet the ceremony is called “Commencement” be- it represents a new beginning. “This is not the pinnacle,” n Christian School Principal Stephen Smith. “There are hings these graduates will do because they’ve been re sent out with a purpose and a vision.” e anticipation is especially heightened or the class of 2018, dy experienced and accomplished extraordina y things. community was rocked with the tragedy at Ma jory glas High School, the news became reality in our daily ts were all touched in some form by it. It has caused ient and overcome adversity while maintaining school and pressing on,” noted Chris Lane, executive direc- rity “These graduates “This particular c I think there is some itive,” said Boca Ra body really wants to It’s in fine arts. And high G As and driv that’s been encoura Boca Raton Ch scholar, was cast as derella,” serves on t trips. He plans to st Raton Christian Sch dent athlete and will htcapIm t esioP udarG120 8 a d o t e tor T V r lass is just very competitive all the way around, and what of that in our society where they are compet- ton Christian School Principal Stephen Smith. “No- lose and it’s not just in athletics. It’s academically. this class particularly for us just typifies that – very en that way. Even spiritually it’s driven them and ging to see.” ristian School’s Daniel Chong is a national merit Prince Charming in the school’s spring musical “Cin- he worship team and has gone on several mission udy computer science at Unive sity of Florida. Boca ool aledictorian Emily Smith is an accomplished stu- be joining the Nyack College Lady Warriors Soccer eam on academic athletic and serv- rutuF et s e G p G ac il f r rad shm use said Boca Rato even greater t equipped and a For many, th which has alrea “When our Stoneman Dou lives as studen them to be resil responsibilities tor of First Prio . are fighters and realized that they have a voice in this country. They are organized, opinionated and will stand for a cause.” Additionally, Westminster Academy Principal Michael Critch points out, “This year’s graduating class has a ve y diverse set of God-given gi ts and talents.” For example the principal violinist Shelly Pond Good News Edi r ice schola s As thes these new many challe “Every C our nation fa versity cam secution,” headlines a berg in term , hips to study nursing. e graduates embark on journeys, they will face nges. hristian graduate across ces a culture on the uni- pus that is borderline per- said Critch. “The daily re just the tip of the ice- s of the adversity that our ll face in the classroom, in and at the student center. heard a statistic that the ral to conservative profes- e college campus is 12:1. y of campus activities and ns are focused on things ld,’ which we know to be from the things of God.” grees, “They are going to nd up for what they believe emphasized he’s confident do it. eatest advice I could give uld be to give your life to follow Him,” said Lane. ew years post graduation challenging, and we see y students walk away from nd get caught up in the Y V T , in the honors orchestra and a key member of the nationally-ranked FIRST Robotics eam at Westminster Academy, aledictorian Emily Greven plans to study engineering at Boston College. And Westminster Academy’s Scholar Athlete of the ear, Joshua DeAngulo, who competed in cross country, track and field and soccer, founded A Special Miracle nonprofit to students wi their dorms I recently ratio of libe sors on th The majorit organizatio ‘of this wor distractions Smith a r r r support families who have children with Down syndrome. He plans to pur- sue a business degree at Vanderbilt University. “We are graduating a class of ath- letes, pe forme s and scholars. A num- ber of students will be involved in collegiate athletics, several who will be ‘making a joyful noise’ using their pe - forming arts talents and several stu- have to sta in,” but he they can still “The gr anyone wo Jesus and “The first f are always far too man the Lord a F T Y V r r T T , dents who are moving on to op en colleges and unive sities in hono s pro- grams,” Critch added. At Calvary Christian Academy, Na- tional Merit Scholar Matthew Ray ex- cells in mathematics and chemistry and University in the fall. aledictorian Jackso Academy’s Male Scholar Athlete of the ea Baseball eam as well as the Varsity Soc keeper He plans to attend University of Al E D W C P yaRwehttaM :thgirottfelmor T V plans to attend Georgeto n Foster is Calvary Christ r, relief pitcher for the ar cer eam captain and go abama to study biochemis w t r y tW r V mily Grace Smith , aledictor eAngulo , Salutato ian, es mi estminster Academ ; Kneelin h is ian Academy ; Daniel Chon hotography by Justus Martin. ww.Justus sihCyavlaCnaiotatulaS r r r t wn ian sity al- try Critch extended have accomplished m placed you on the th for your good and H ‘Seek first His Kingd r V y r , , i ian, Boca Raton Ch istian Sch nster Academ ; Emily Greven , g: Jackson Foster , aledicto g , Salutato ian, Boca Raton Chr MartinPhoto.com ;medacAna y r world. Stay nected to c sonal walk community o through life his congratulations to all of uch…God has carried yo reshold of a new season in is glo y. Do not fear; do no om and His righteousnes r r r d V ool ; Joshua ale icto ian, ian, Calva y istian School. Y close to Jesus. Stay con- hurch. Grow in your per- with Christ. Find a f strong believers and go with them.” the graduates, adding “ ou u thus far and successfully life. He has a plan laid out t be anxious or impatient. s, and all of these things as well’ (Romans 6:33).” . with pre-law counseling. r [eve ything that you need] will be given to you