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On the volleyball court, Angel’s serves often lead to aces. The sophomore day student is an agile player who hustles during games and rallies her teammates with encouragement. Those characteristics are part of the reason Angel was chosen as this season’s team captain for the Lady Bulldogs. “Angel showed up every day for summer workouts […]
By Sarah Bey The apostle Paul wrote a letter to early Christians in ancient Galatia, saying, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23, CEB). Those closest to 15-year-old Olice use similar words to describe his spirit. “Olice is always joyful, happy and caring,” said […]
Like a lot of middle schoolers, Marquavion sometimes hides his sweet smile to maintain his cool demeanor around others. Everyone calls the eighth grader “Buddy,” and he lives up to the nickname. “I like to talk to people and make friends,” Marquavion said. “Everybody knows who I am at school and I’m happy to come […]
By Sarah Bellafiore Growing up can be challenging and it has been especially hard for Destiny, a 16-year-old junior attending the University of Texas–University Charter School on the MCH Waco campus. “I wasn’t safe and didn’t have friends for so long,” Destiny said. “Now I’m finally comfortable, safe and happy where I am.” Through a […]
It’s rare to come across a teenager fully confident in their own skin – let alone to cross paths with two such teens. But that’s exactly who Elizabeth and George are in the Day Student program at the University of Texas–University Charter School at MCH. “Elizabeth and George are both leaders and they don’t even […]
Basketball has been part of Quentrell’s life since he could walk, but he admits he can’t quite spin a basketball on his finger. He’s determined and keeps trying – a trait the 17-year-old has learned as a Day Student at the University of Texas–University Charter School at Methodist Children’s Home.
A quiet young woman with a big personality and a heart to match, D’Nayjah is ready for her next chapter in life.“ I want to give my parents a nice, custom home after I become a successful real estate agent,” the May 2022 graduate said with a smile. Rooted in her faith, the youngest sibling of six always puts her family first.
“Yamilex never meets a stranger,” Clarence Degrate, coordinator of the Methodist Children’s Home Day Student program, said with a smile. “She wants to connect with you. It is nice to have that bright light at the charter school every day.” Connecting is something Yamilex, affectionately known as “Yami,” has learned to do well. The 17-year-old admitted her journey has not been easy, but she is motivated to reach her goals.
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