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.