31 Home School Graduates Honored

CENTRAL — Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Baton Rouge held their 2012 High School Graduation Saturday, May 12 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.  There were 31 graduates, including six with ties to Central:

Victoria Rose Burges

Victoria Burges is the daughter of Eric and Joyce Burges and sister to Candace, Candra, Eric Jr., and Lawrence.  Victoria has been home educated her entire life.  She’s an accomplished golfer and has won several tournaments.  She has earned a TOPS scholarship and plans to study screenwriting.

Lauren Adrianne Cross

Lauren Adrianne Cross is the daughter of Mike and Kristie Cross.  She has been home schooled for 10 years.  She enjoys working with kids and has volunteered in the children’s ministry at Bethany World Prayer Center for six years.  She also had the opportunity to travel to China to do mission work.  She has been dancing since she was five and has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and modern.  She plans to study mass communication at LSU.

Mary Catherine Hodges

Mary Catherine, daughter of Johnny and Terrie Hodges, has been home educated for 12 years.  Mary is an accomplished pianist and three-year member of the LPCC Chorale, which received superior ratings.  As a four-year letterman and captain of Central High School’s swim team, Mary qualified for the LHSAA State Swim Meet during her last three years.  In the 50-yard freestyle, she placed eighth in the state.  Her future plans are to attend SLU and major in nursing.

Emily Gracen Kemp

Emily, daughter of Eric and Roxane Kemp, has been home educated since kindergarten.  Emily is a founding member of The Blustocking Society, an online literary club, and a member of the National Homeschool Honor Society.  Emily is pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College.

Connor Elliot Lloyd

Connor, the son of Jim and Gail Lloyd, has been home educated all of his life.  He is an athlete, sportsman, avid hunter, musician, actor, and most importantly, a Christian.  He has enjoyed playing baseball for CHEF and singing and acting for the Central Community Theater.  He loves to laugh and entertain people, and plans to get a degree in communications.

Morgan M’lyn Monk

Morgan, daughter of Darryl and Lisa Monk, has been home educated for 10 years.  She was involved in Bible drills for eight years through her church.  Morgan enjoys playing the piano and singing, fishing, camping, hiking, spending time with her family.  Morgan hopes to someday minister to children through missions.  She plans to attend BRCC to study nutrition.

Stephen Craig Oliphant

Stephen, son of Craig and Stacy Oliphant, has been home educated since kindergarten.  Stephen’s future plans include attending SLU to study mechanical engineering technology and business.  Right now, he feels God is directing him to start a business.

Stephen Michael Sumrall

Stephen, the son of Randy and Julie Sumrall, has been home educated all of his life.  Stephen has won awards on the national level in team policy debate, persuasive, and impromptu speaking.  He has served as debate coach for Baton Rouge Speech and Debate Club and the president of the National Homeschool Honor Society.  Stephen plans to attend LeTourneau University and study mechanical engineering.

Jonathan Esaiah Veals

Son of Elton and Debra Veals, Jonathan has been home educated since he was five years old.  He has brothers Joshua and Elton, Jr. and sisters Chantele and Christian.  Jonathan is a children’s worship leader at Healing Place.  Jonathan’s interests include playing guitar, music, and photography.  He plans to become a lawyer.