Each graduating class leaves a unique mark on Westbury Christian and has played a special role in their time at the school. The Class of 2023 is no different, and their memory and influence will last for years. Take a closer look at some of their defining traits and moments:
- The Class of 2023 left a lasting legacy at Westbury Christian. Of the 32 graduating seniors, five students – Piper, Leah, Luke, Trina, and Emily – have been at WCS since preschool.
- The Class of 2023 will be making an impact across the country next fall as they head to college. From the University of San Francisco (Madison) to Hampton University (Justin), studying degrees from pre-dental (Fernando) to aviation management (Wolfgang), our graduating Wildcats will have an influence far beyond Houston. This year’s top collegiate destinations have been Sam Houston State University, Houston Christian University, and the University of Houston.
- The Class of 2023 has had service in their heart for years. In high school, they’ve collectively recorded over 3,000 hours of community service across a variety of different organizations and projects. But this group has been serving the community together since middle school, frequently working in local ministries and other community organizations. There are no doubt hundreds of unrecorded hours that have been spent serving across our community.
- The Class of 2023 has earned over $3.4 million in scholarships. They were accepted into 83 unique colleges and universities across the country.
- Over the past several years, the Class of 2023 has benefited from learning from other perspectives to enrich their understanding of the world. This includes eight classmates from other countries, including China (Tony, Sam, Binbin, and Daniel), Vietnam (Britney and Nam) and Thailand (Vanda and River), who have learned alongside their American peers for the past four years.
- The Class of 2023 left a lasting legacy for Wildcat athletics. Two female athletes have signed their national letter of intent to play collegiate sports. Piper will play soccer at the University of St Thomas and Emily will play volleyball at Wellesley College. Faith, Trina, and Lexi played four or more sports during their high school career. Jalen and Jeremiah led the boy’s basketball program to multiple state tournament appearances and Final Four finishes. Mary, Sophia M., Katelyn, Cara, and Parker led the cheerleading team to new heights, going to the state tournament for the first time in school history and finishing 4th overall.
- The Class of 2023 has been involved in a wide range of activities on campus. Nathan, Madison, and Emily starred in Aladdin Jr. this spring. Luke, Trina, and Sophia G’s participation in the WCS band, pop choir, and drumline has taken the band program to new heights, earning superiors and 3rd place at the TAPPS Band Championships. Ella has spent a lot of time serving and managing our athletic teams as a student manager and perfecting her golf game, and Katelyn has served in leadership roles as the senior president for many years. Cara, Sophia G. and Gabby have impacted HOSA and found their passions in health careers.
- Joseph became the first student in school history to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams of opening up a coffee shop at school. Hannah published her own articles for the Bellaire Buzz as a student reporter for Westbury Christian. They have had the pathway to pursue their own interests and inspire others along the way.
- Perhaps most importantly, the Class of 2023 has grown closer over the years. They’ve overcome tragedies and challenges and shared exciting accomplishments and joys.
We will certainly miss the Class of 2023, but we know they will continue to grow as they depart WCS. We look forward to hearing how they make a Kingdom Impact in the future. Congratulations to all the members of the Class of 2023!
Piper C. | University of St. Thomas | Sports Medicine
Tony C. | Houston Christian University | Cyber Security Engineering
Mary D. | Houston Christian University | Computer Science
Emily G. | Wellesley College | Neuroscience
Trina G. | University of Houston | Business/Finance/Hospital Management
Fernando G. | University of Houston-Downtown | Pre-Dentistry/Biology
Sophia G. | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Nursing
Hannah G. | University of Houston | Sports Administration
Faith J. | University of Houston | Computer Science Technology & Engineering
Ella J. | Baylor University | Business/International Business
Wolfgang K. | Embry Riddle Prescott | Aviation Management
Lexi K. | LSU- Honors College | Kinesiology
Jeremiah L. | Arizona Christian University | Mechanical Engineering and Business
Britney M. | University of Houston | Nursing
Nathan M. | Schreiner University | Biology or History
Sophia M. | Grand Canyon University | Communications
Cara M. | Sam Houston State University | Nursing
Luke P. | Houston Christian University | Cyber Security
Gabby P. | Sam Houston State University | Kinesiology
Parker P. | Louisiana State University- Eunice | Psychology
Vanda P. | University of Houston | Biochemistry
River P. | University of Texas at Arlington | Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Justin S. | Hampton University | Aeronautical Sciences
Madison S. | University of San Francisco | Advertising
Katelyn T. | Howard University | Political Science
Joseph T. | University of Houston | Entrepreneurship & Business
Jalen T. | Prairie View A&M University | Business or Finance
Leah T. | Southern University & A&M College | Mass Communications
Nam V. | Houston Community College | General Studies
Sam W. | Marymount Manhattan College | International Trade
Wenbin Y. | Houston Community College
Daniel Z. | Bucknell University | Biochemistry