Every year, families trust us to help guide their children into the people God has called them to be. It is a special blessing to look back and see how faithful God has been throughout their journey. The Cato family recently shared a heartfelt reflection on their son D’Sean’s time at Westbury Christian School, and with their permission, we’re honored to share part of their story.
When D’Sean first stepped onto campus in the fall of 2022, the Catos hoped his new school would challenge him academically, grow his faith, and help him become the young man God created him to be. Three and a half years later, as D’Sean looks forward to graduation, Westbury Christian has proven to be “all of that and more.”
From the start, D’Sean took advantage of every opportunity. He quickly adjusted to the academic standards at WCS and thrived because of the genuine care that characterizes our community. Teachers, coaches, and classmates welcomed him right away, and friendships developed in classrooms, on sports fields, during chapel services, and through service projects.
His parents watched D’Sean becoming more confident, responsible, and purposeful. Teachers often comment on D’Sean’s respectful attitude and strong work ethic, traits that make the entire Wildcat family proud. But the impact goes far beyond grades and report cards.
Through sports, D’Sean developed leadership, teamwork, and perseverance — lessons that no textbook can fully teach. Through friendships, he’s found brothers who challenge him. Through serving others, he’s learned the joy of living beyond himself. Most importantly, D’Sean’s faith has grown during his years at WCS. In a world that often pulls teenagers in a hundred different directions, he has been surrounded by mentors and peers who point him toward Christ.
As the Catos look toward graduation day in the spring, their hearts are full of gratitude—for the teachers who invested countless hours, for the coaches who believed in D’Sean, for the friends who walked beside him, and for a school community that loved their son well.
“Westbury Christian has not only prepared D’Sean for the next step in his education, but it has also helped shape his character and faith. Watching him thrive at WCS has been one of our greatest joys,” Mrs. Cato shared.
D’Sean’s story is unique, yet familiar. We hear similar stories again and again from Wildcat graduates and their families—stories of challenge and growth, of faith made real, of young people launched into the world with both competence and character.
We are honored to walk this part of De’Sean’s journey with him and are thankful to the Cato family for choosing WCS. In just six months, we’ll celebrate the class of 2026 with De’Sean and look forward to seeing how God continues to work in and through him.
