17 Dec 2014 From day one to graduation
The five seniors on this year’s Conway Christian School Homecoming Court have one special thing in common — they have all been in school together at CCS since they were old enough to start school.
Autumn Jones
City: Conway
School: Senior at Conway Christian School.
Favorite subject: Bible
What do you enjoy most at school: Hanging out with my friends.
Career plans: I want to be a photographer/journalist while going around the world as a missionary.
Community activities: I have done outreach at the Conway Human Development Center and the senior citizens center.
Family: Parents David and Devonna Jones; sisters Leslie Jones, Ariel Thursby and Lindsey Jones; brother-in-law Danny Thursby.
Who do you admire the most: Erika Sams (my youth pastor’s wife).
Favorite meal: Spaghetti.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Going shopping and doing fun things in Little Rock.
Favorite quote: “Wherever you are, be all there.”
Favorite place in Arkansas: Hot Springs.
Carly Powell
City: Bee Branch
School: Senior at Conway Christian School.
Favorite subject: American government.
What do you enjoy most at school: The thing that I enjoy most about CCS is the small, family atmosphere.
Career plans: I plan to become a nurse practitioner.
Community activities: I attend South Side Baptist Church and sing in the choir.
Family: Parents Chris and Kim Powell; and brother Kirby Powell.
Who do you admire the most: My mom’s parents, Charles (Pawpaw) and Judy (Mimi) Wood because of their walk with Christ, not just individually but also their walk with Christ together. Also, how much love and support they show to the family.
Favorite meal: My Mimi’s Mexican chicken.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Most weekends I attend ball games whether it is my own or my brother’s, but the few weekends we are off I just enjoy being at home with family and resting.
Favorite quote: My life verse is Galatians 2:20. “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
Favorite place in Arkansas: Bee Branch (my home) because it is in the country, away from the city, but there are still many things to keep you busy.
Katie Jo Henley
City: Conway
School: Senior at Conway Christian School.
What do you enjoy most at school: I love going to a small school with a family-like atmosphere. I love being in class with my best friends every day and I love being able to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
Career plans: I plan to attend Ouachita Baptist University in the fall and I am not sure after that.
Community activities: I attend Woodland Heights Baptist Church and sing in The Front youth choir.
Family: Parents Richard and Amanda Henley and siblings Will and Caroline.
Who do you admire the most: Probably my dad. I admire his work ethic, his relationship with Christ and how he uses his talents to glorify God.
Favorite meal: My mom’s crawfish sauce over rice with roasted asparagus and rolls.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: I always love a weekend trip to Branson, Mo.
Favorite quote: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”
Favorite place in Arkansas: I really love Petit Jean, Pinnacle and Mount Magazine. I love being able to look out over the natural beauty of our state.
Other information: I am very involved at CCS. I am vice president of the student council, I am a member of beta club, drama club and history club, and over my four years in high school I have run cross country and track, played golf, basketball and softball. I love sports and being active. I truly am blessed with wonderful family and friends. I would be nowhere without my Savior Jesus Christ.
Whitley Wooten
School: Senior at Conway Christian School.
Favorite subject: Bible and health.
What do you enjoy most at school: I love my school and how it is like a big family. I have known some of the people in my class since K4 and the friendship that we all share is really special. I
also love my Bible class and the discussions we have preparing us for the future.
Career plans: I plan to attend Ouachita Baptist University this fall and study dietetics. After graduating, I will apply for an internship to pursue a master’s degree and become a registered dietitian. I hope to someday use my knowledge of the Bible and degree in the mission field.
Activities: I attend Second Baptist Church in Conway and am active in my youth group. I am a member of the praise band and youth leadership team. I also play tennis, sing in the choir at school and was a member of the all-region and all-state choir.
Family: Parents Clark and Donna Wooten; brother Will and sister-in-law Laura.
Favorite meal: Anything from Pitza 42.
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with friends.
Favorite quote: “So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9
Favorite place in Arkansas: Conway! It is a pretty great place to live.
Elizabeth Kennedy
City: Conway
School: Senior at Conway Christian School.
Favorite subject: History and English
What do you enjoy most at school: Conway Christian has equipped me for my future in more ways than I can ever imagine. The teachers care about each one of their students and want them to succeed in school and their own personal life. The constant prayer and devotion the faculty here shows their students is incredible and is one of the things I enjoy most about Conway Christian.
Career plans: I will attend Colorado State University in the fall. Honestly, my career plans are all in God’s hands; I absolutely have no idea. Sports management or broadcast journalism are two majors that I am very interested in at the moment.
Community activities: Attend Conway’s First Baptist; lead worship once a month in our children’s service; and participate in outreach at the Ola and John Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center.
Family: Mother and stepfather, Julie and Jeff Cloe; father and stepmother, Danan and Cathy Kennedy.
Who do you admire the most: I admire my mom and dad the most. They are both such great parents and have made me the person I am today. I am so thankful for them.
Favorite meal: Peanut butter pie from Mean Bean Café.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: I love going to Razorback football games on the weekends in Fayetteville.
Favorite quote: Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Favorite place in Arkansas: Greers Ferry Lake in the summer with friends and family, out on the lake.
