We are pleased to introduce our next four incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Glynn Clements, DeMarion Morgan, Sophia Rodriguez, and Sydney Skyler Smith.

Meet Glynn Clements

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

Glynn Clements saved the best for last, joining the Wildcat community for his senior year. He found everyone at WCS to be very friendly and helpful. Glynn’s favorite subject is Economics because it helped him understand inflation, supply and demand, unemployment rates, and civilian labor forces.

He will always remember his teachers, Ms. Ballard, Ms. Carr, Coach Carr, Ms. Banks, Ms. Rivera, and Ms. DeMoss, for their support and encouragement to keep going and not give up. Glynn was particularly proud of his academic progress when he earned good grades in his first semester here.

The senior retreat had a significant impact on Glynn’s faith journey, and his trust in God has grown throughout the school year. He learned to pray during the day and to give his problems to God. He advises younger students to “trust God to take the wheel and steer you in the right direction.”

Glynn enjoyed playing basketball for the Wildcats and formed many new friendships and experiences through the sport. He will always remember iFly as a special learning experience. He would like to be remembered as a hopeful person and a leader. Glynn looks forward to attending college next year and possibly becoming a basketball trainer one day. He plans to return to support his Wildcats during basketball season.

Introducing DeMarion Morgan

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:2

DeMarion has enjoyed his time at WCS, especially on the basketball court. He’ll never forget his last basketball game and would love to relive that day. DeMarion’s favorite subject is math because Mr. Echols teaches valuable life lessons alongside the curriculum.

Before joining the WCS community, DeMarion knew about God, but now he knows Him on a deeper, more personal level. To help younger students grow in their faith, DeMarion encourages them to spend time in quiet reflection. He is grateful to his good friend, Glynn, who encouraged DeMarion to keep his head up and his eye on the finish line.

DeMarion is looking forward to playing basketball in college next year and plans to come back to WCS for basketball games.

Meet Sophia Rodriguez

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:12

Sophia joined WCS in her freshman year and describes her experience here as interesting, amazing, and eventful. Her favorite class is Anatomy because she is fascinated by how the human body works. Ms. Lund had a significant impact on Sophia’s life. She helped her through stressful situations by teaching her to “take a breath” and that “things don’t always work out the way we want.”

An active student, Sophia participated in volleyball, soccer, track, National Spanish Honors Society, HOSA, and ASL. She credits all of them for helping her find God when something might not go her way. She also discovered a talent for traditional folkloric dances from different countries during chapel.

Sophia encourages younger students not to give up on God even in the worst times because “He’ll never give you more than he thinks you can handle.” She felt encouraged by all of the girls in her class at various times and in different ways. Her favorite memory of classmates is sitting around the campfire together, stargazing and telling scary stories at their senior retreat. She’ll also never forget the 2023 homecoming game day when everyone dressed and showed their school spirit.

After graduation, Sophia plans to attend college and stay connected with WCS friends by helping with the Hispanic Heritage Month chapels.

Introducing Sydney Smith

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7

When asked to describe her time at WCS in three words, Sydney replied, “A learning experience.” She became a Wildcat in seventh grade and has learned to trust God in every situation.

Sydney’s favorite class is AP Physics because it taught her many life principles that she continues to use daily. She forever thanks Mr. Blaine for being an incredible teacher and role model. Sydney’s favorite memories with classmates include the trip to Impact last year and mini-golfing.

After graduation, Sydney plans to attend Baylor University to pursue a major in psychology with a minor in social work. She also plans to cheer at the collegiate level.

We are pleased to introduce four more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Oluwaseyi Adodo, Hunter Morgan, Juergen Padmore, and Joel Garcia 

Introducing Oluwaseyi Adodo

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Oluwaseyi has been a WCS Wildcat since she was in our K4 program. Her favorite class is Biology or Gospels because she “really liked the teachers and how they taught.” Mr. Reid greatly impacted Oluwaseyi, helping her build confidence and guiding her as she assumed leadership positions. “I am grateful to be surrounded by people who want me to succeed,” she said.

Singing songs of praise in Coach O’s classes helped strengthen Oluwaseyi‘s faith. She also appreciates that she can publicly pray at lunch or before a test without being reprimanded. She advises younger students to pursue a relationship with God and trust His plan for their lives.

During her time at WCS, Oluwaseyi was involved in HOSA club, ASL club, student council, garden club, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, golf, band, and athletic training. Her favorite memory is the freshman retreat at camp, and she would love to relive character day of homecoming week her junior year.

Oluwaseyi discovered her leadership skills at WCS, and her friends always pushed her to work harder and be a better person. She’s excited about graduation day and attending college, and she plans to visit WCS in the future.

Meet Hunter Morgan

Hunter joined the WCS community in the ninth grade. Coach Glover helped him adjust during his freshman year. Hunter has always enjoyed science, which is his favorite class.

During his time at WCS, Hunters has grown closer to God and learned more about the Bible. His advice to younger students is to pay attention in Bible class, as it really helps them grow in their faith.

The football and track teams helped Hunter feel like he belonged at WCS and he believes he would not be the same person if he had not played sports in high school. His favorite memory is winning the playoff football game his freshman year.

Hunter hopes to demonstrate to other athletes that, even if you attend a small school, playing college football at the Division One level is still possible. After graduation, Hunter plans to attend college and intends to visit WCS often.

Introducing Juergen Padmore

Juergen describes his time at WCS as a “great Christian experience.” He enrolled as a junior and felt a sense of belonging during the chapel services. History is Juergen’s favorite subject because he finds it interesting, and it always repeats itself.

The teacher that Juergen will remember most is Mr. Echols for the way he teaches math and his amazing, friendly personality. His proudest achievement was becoming senior class president, and his favorite memories with classmates are from football and soccer practices. If Juergen could relive one day at WCS, it would be winning the homecoming football game.

Juergen’s walk with Christ was influenced by his class trip to Impact Church. “The experience really opened my eyes about other people’s lives compared to mine.” After graduation, Juergen plans to attend Texas A&M, followed by law school.

Meet Joel Garcia

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 18:24

Joel first joined WCS during his freshman year. Being surrounded by people who believe in God convinced Joel that WCS was the right school for him. “I have made friends that I now consider brothers,” Joel shared. Bible is Joel’s favorite class. It stood out to him because Coach Hawley makes it fun and engaging. “Coach Hawley truly takes his time to help us learn more about God and never puts pressure on us.”

Coach Julio Olivia also had a significant impact on Joel. “Never in my life have I had a greater coach,” Julio explained. “He truly made me love the game of baseball again and was there for me every step of the way. I am very blessed to have met him, and I am very grateful for him believing in me and putting his time and effort into the team. Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am now today. I’ve learned so much from him and hope to continue to learn from him in the future.”

Joel’s faith has grown significantly during his time at WCS. “Going to school in an environment where I can express my love towards God has made me want to get closer to Him. It’s great to have the option to go to a teacher and be able to get advice and know you are not alone.” Joel encourages younger students to stay true to themselves and let no one distract them from their path with Christ.

Among Joel’s favorite memories with classmates are Whataburger trips after baseball and soccer games. Baseball and football taught him discipline, passion for sports, and what it’s like to be part of a brotherhood and the ups and downs you’ll have along the way. If he could relive one day from WCS it would be his sophomore year athletic banquet. Joel won 2^nd team district that day and was proud to stand in front of his parents and coaches.

Joel is excited to begin the next phase of his life, attend college, and live independently. He also looks forward to giving back to his parents for all the years they supported him. Joel plans to stay connected to the WCS community through the younger friends he made along the way and by attending a couple of sports games. Perhaps he will even become an alumni Wildcat baseball coach someday.

We are pleased to introduce three more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Michael Lueders Jr., Nehemiah Chen, and Cristian Hodges.

Meet Michael  Lueders Jr.

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:11

Michael chose growth, care, and development when asked to describe his WCS experience in three words. His favorite subject is Honors Pre-Calculus because it is challenging, and Ms. Leeson’s class was instrumental in Michael discovering what he wants to do with his life.

During his time at WCS, Michael’s faith grew stronger as he learned that God would always be there for him. He advises younger students who want to grow their faith to “pay attention in chapel and Bible class.

Michael’s favorite WCS memories include his freshman retreat and earning a four on the AP Com Science exam. He’s excited about future opportunities and plans to work in game programming after college. Michael looks forward to staying connected with the WCS community through his younger brother, who plans to attend.

Introducing Nehemiah Chen

Favorite Bible Verse: John 1:1

Nehemiah became a WCS Wildcat in the sixth grade. His favorite subject is Algebra 2 because he had a great teacher, Mr. Echols, who made math class easier. He’s especially proud of earning a 105 on one of Mr. Echols’s tests.

During his time at WCS, Nehemiah was involved in Vex and played on the baseball team. He credits both experiences for making him a better person. His happiest memories with friends include Top Golf, playing baseball, and a funny moment stacking cups at lunch.

After graduation, Nehemiah plans to attend college. His advice to younger students is to “read your Bible.

Meet Cristian Hodges

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Cor 9:26-27

Christian joined the WCS community in his fifth-grade year. He enjoyed playing football and running track, where he learned always to give 100%, even when you knew you’re not doing well. Coach O. is his favorite teacher because he’s been instrumental in Cristian’s life since he first came to WCS.

During his time here, Cristian began to see God differently as he grew in his faith. His advice to younger students is to “pay attention to other people who know more.”

His favorite subject is engineering, and he is proud of himself for earning all As and Bs last year. Cristian hopes to return to WCS for Wildcat games and leaves behind a legacy that includes the 200m and 400m record and the Wildcat dash. Cristian plans to major in engineering in college.

It is our pleasure to introduce three more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: HR Alexander Emanuel, Jack Haney, and Cameron Waters.

Meet HR Alexander Emanuel

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

This is HR’s first year at WCS, and he is grateful to Coach Teykl for bringing him here. His favorite part of the day is baseball practice, but he also finds psychology class interesting. His proudest academic moment was earning an A on an AP World History test.

HR loves playing baseball and aims to establish a strong foundation for an excellent program for future Warriors. After graduation, HR intends to continue his academic and athletic journey at Hendrix College. He plans to keep in touch with the WCS community and eventually help develop a state-of-the-art baseball complex for the school.

Introducing Jack Haney

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

Johnathon joined the WCS community in his sixth-grade year. He knew WCS was the right school for him because he felt he could talk to anyone. Biology is Johnathon’s favorite subject, and he was especially proud to earn a 3.7 GPA last semester.

Coach Hawley made the Bible easier for Johnathon to understand by incorporating it into our lives through similar activities involving scripture. His freshman football retreat significantly impacted Johnathon’s faith, which has continued to grow stronger every year.

Johnathon has been a member of the football, baseball, basketball, and track teams at WCS, and discovered a unique talent for chess. He hopes to inspire younger students to have fun in school and plans to visit his alma mater now and then.

After graduation, Johnathon plans to study biology at UH and become either a veterinarian or marine biologist.

Meet Cameron Waters

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

When asked to describe his experience at WCS in three words, Cameron chose, “It was fun.” Cameron first came to WCS as a sophomore and remembers being welcomed immediately by new friends.

Cameron’s favorite subject is physics because he enjoys the projects. He participated in many sports, including cross country, soccer, basketball, and baseball, and credits them with helping him develop leadership skills. Coach Teykl significantly impacted Cameron’s life by assisting him with baseball, academics, and character development.

Among Cameron’s favorite WCS memories are top golf and lunch conversations with friends. He hopes people will remember him as someone who was respectful and kind to teachers and students. His advice to younger students is that life is a journey, not a sprint, and to remember that God is with you no matter what.

After graduation, Cameron plans to attend college and serve in the military.

It is our pleasure to introduce three more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Amber Marshall, Harmony James, and Hayden Kincaid

Meet Amber Marshall

This is Amber’s first year at WCS, and she has felt welcomed since the very first day of school. She describes her experience at WCS as “fun, eventful, and chill.” Attending WCS has helped Amber grow in her faith and draw closer to God. Senior Bible is her favorite subject because it includes enjoyable projects that encourage students to reflect on specific moments in their lives.

Amber participates in cheer, basketball, and track and looks forward to playing these sports with her friends after school. These friends helped her learn the ropes as a new WCS student and have been her biggest supporters. Amber’s favorite memories include homecoming week and senior sunrise, and her proudest moment was earning all A’s for the first quarter.

After graduation, Amber plans to attend college and major in graphic design. She wants to stay connected with the WCS community and looks forward to returning to cheer for the Wildcats from the stands.

Introducing Harmony James

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

 Harmony joined WCS in fourth grade. Throughout her time here, she has participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, and cheerleading. She attributes these sports to teaching her discipline and how to love others, even when it’s challenging.

Physics is Harmony’s favorite subject because it offers a hands-on curriculum that makes it easier to learn. Her favorite teacher is Coach Williams because he always offers good advice when she discusses her problems with him. A strong student, Harmony’s proudest moment was when she was inducted into the National Honor Society.

Harmony’s advice to younger students is that when things are going well for you, it doesn’t mean you should stop reading your Bible or praying to God; rather, you have to pour into Him even more. After graduation, Harmony plans to attend Baylor University, major in biology, and become a radiologist.

Meet Hayden Kincaid

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Hayden Kincaid has attended WCS since the first grade. He’s been involved in Interact, HOSA, the ASL Club, the Garden Club, the Theater Crew, Golf, and Library Aide. These extracurriculars shaped his school experience by highlighting the importance of getting involved in your community and how fulfilling that experience can be.

From his time as a student in her fourth-grade class to serving as her library aide this year, Mrs. Robertson has had a significant impact on Hayden. “Her patience and welcoming attitude have inspired me and my friends to volunteer at the library and learn about all the work that goes on behind the scenes to create a spectacular library for our students!”

Hayden’s favorite class is AP Government, and his proudest moment was receiving the AP Scholar with Distinction award, as it demonstrated that hard work really pays off.

During his time at WCS, Hayden’s faith in God has grown through the inspiring examples set by his friends and their encouraging words and actions. His advice to younger students is to

give time every day to God, even if it’s just five minutes of your day.

After spending the summer traveling, Hayden plans to study psychology and pursue a career as a clinical psychologist or therapist. He will stay connected through his younger sister and looks forward to witnessing her growth at WCS.

It is our pleasure to introduce three more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Timothy Jonesia, Dina Guo, and Grady Quentin

Meet Timothy Jonesia

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Timothy has been a student at WCS since the 2^nd grade. During his time here, he played baseball, soccer, and football. He credits sports with teaching him the importance of hard work and integrity.

Bible is Timothy’s favorite class because it strengthened his faith and knowledge in the Lord. In addition to Bible class, the Louisiana Mission Trip help strengthen Timothy’s faith. His proudest moment in high school was making the AB honor roll his junior year, and his favorite high school memory is the DC/New York trip that same year.

Timothy advises younger WCS students to “always pray and read your Bible.” He plans to stay connected to the Wildcat community by attending football games and visiting friends. Timothy is looking forward to attending college next year.

Introducing Dina Guo

Favorite Verse: Matthew 5:43-44.

Dina describes her time at WCS as fun, warm, and inspiring. She’s been a WCS Wildcat since her sophomore year and is a member of the high school band. Her proudest high school moment was earning a 99 on her AP Biology test.

It’s no surprise that Biology is Dina’s favorite class. She enjoys the teacher and finds the subject so interesting she plans to pursue a degree in nursing after graduation.

Dina believes her faith has grown during high school, especially while working with the homeless through church. Her advice to younger students is to focus in Bible class and read the Bible every day.

Meet Grady Quentin

Grady joined the WCS community during his freshman year of high school. His favorite class is band, and he enjoys playing a variety of music and competing against bands from other schools. Mr. Reid is Grady’s favorite teacher.

What he enjoys most about WCS is hanging out with friends. Grady’s biggest encourager is his friend Caleb Marbley. “He made me laugh when I was upset or down, even if he couldn’t tell I was upset.”

Grady is excited about college next year and hopes to stay connected with the WCS community through his younger brother, who plans to attend.

Introducing four more incredible members of the WCS 2025 senior class: Jessie (Jiaxin) Xie, Ashely Matthews, Eden Williams, and Jannieka Heng.

Meet Jessie (Jiaxin) Xie
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31

When asked to describe her experience at WCS in three words, Jiaxin replied, “Overcoming, Discovering, and Experiencing.” Jiaxin joined the ECS community in the 9^th grade and credits her experience in robotics and volleyball for teaching her resilience and responsibility. Jiaxin described the impact two teachers had on her life during high school. “Mrs. Leeson introduced me to the world of STEM and triggered my journey of exploring STEM subjects, eventually leading me to find my passion! Through robotics, I improved my English communication skills and developed leadership skills. It helped me get familiar with this new environment.”

Coach Glover also had a significant impact on Jiaxin. “Social Studies was the hardest class for me. I struggled as an international student who just got to the U.S. I really appreciate all the patience Coach Glover gives to his students. I could not go through the hardest year of adapting to language barriers without Coach Glover’s help! He is an amazingly great history teacher!”

During high school, Jiaxin grew in her faith through Bible classes, the influence of her friends, and the WCS teacher and staff. She wants younger WCS students to know, “We can do hard things!” After graduation, Jiaxin plans to study medicine and become a physician.

Introducing Ashley Matthew
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:10

Ashley has been a student at WCS since preschool! Her favorite subjects are art and history. “Art allows me to express myself, and it allows me to create whatever I want to do. History, on the other hand, provides so much important information about our world and the decisions we have made in the past. I believe history is so important as it can be used as a precedent when making future decisions, and it shows how truly we are connected throughout the world and throughout time.”

Three WCS teachers had a significant impact on Ashley. “Mrs. Hatfield and Ms. Stone helped me understand the importance of seeing things from different perspectives. Mrs. Keese also greatly impacted me as she encouraged me to try new challenges. All three of these teachers helped me grow in my relationship with Christ. They also taught me how to face the unexpected and fostered my love for learning.”

Ashley credits growing in her faith to the wonderful support systems she fostered with friends and even some teachers. “I have learned great things about God, and it has changed the way I think about my relationship with God and how it affects my relationship with others,” she described. Joining the WCS theater program helped Ashley gain self-confidence and realize her passion for the fine arts. “Theater allowed me to find a loving community where I could be myself no matter what,” said Ashley. “It was one of the best decisions I made here.”

 After graduation, Ashley plans to earn a college degree in Graphic Design. She then hopes to receive a Juris Doctor and pursue a government job or become a defense attorney.

Meet Eden Williams
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:11

Eden first came to WCS in the sixth grade. Her favorite class is Anatomy & Physiology with Mr. Reid. “I love this class because we get to dive deeper into the wonder of the human body, which has to do with my interests for the future,” said Eden. “It is so amazing how God made all of us with so many intricate details.”

The teacher who influenced Eden the most is Mr. Blaine. “He encouraged me always to be my best self, no matter what anyone else had to say. As I transitioned from middle school to high school, he reminded me not to conform, just as Romans 12:2 says. That advice has stuck with me throughout my high school years, and I will always strive to follow it.

One of Eden’s favorite memories at WCS was her freshman retreat because her class grew very close, and they continued to talk about the experience throughout high school. Eden was also very proud and grateful to receive the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. “It helped me realize that so much can be learned from AP classes, even if they are more difficult. The hard work is worth it!” Eden loves being involved at school and participated in many clubs and activities, including cheerleading, soccer, track & field, theatre, volleyball, Student Council, ASL club, HOSA (Future Health Professionals) club, Ambassador Club, and Interact Club.

Once she graduates, Eden plans to attend Spelman College and major in Health Science. Her goal is to become an obstetrician-gynecologist and establish her own practice. Ultimately, Eden hopes to “make a major difference in this world, encouraging others to do the same.” 

Introducing Jannieka Heng
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 31:25

Jannieka started attending WCS in kindergarten and describes it as “my second home.” Theater is her favorite class, specifically her third-period class during her sophomore year. “It was a small class, but it had the biggest impact on me,” she explained. I always felt comfortable speaking my mind and being myself. I have many happy memories associated with that class!”

Throughout her years at WCS, Jannieka believes her relationship with God is stronger now because God-fearing individuals constantly surround her. “My friends and I have become closer through our common love for Jesus!” Jannieka wants younger students to understand the importance of reading the Bible. “Everyone’s journey is different, but if you immerse yourself in the Word daily and take it one step at a time, it will make the biggest difference!”

Mr. Blaine had an essential impact on Jannieka as a student. “Since the sixth grade, he always believed in me and constantly pushed me to be my best. I will always be grateful to him (and his cartwheel that he totally did NOT do in class).” The 2023 Homecoming Week is one of Jannieka’s favorite WCS memories, and she was incredibly proud when she was exempted from her honors pre-calculous final. Jannieka also discovered her love for theater at WCS. She has a close group of friends who have been there for her from day one. “They’re not just my “school friends,” they’re my family!”

Jannieka hopes that students can remember her in a positive light. She wants students to know that, “while you CAN do anything you set your mind to, you don’t HAVE to feel like you need to do everything. Everyone is human and can only juggle so much, even those you think have it all together.” Jannieka hopes to pursue a career in Business Marketing and Advertising in the future.