Thursday, May 23, 2013

Spring Senior Sunday 2013

Methodist Children’s Home honored 26 high school seniors from its Boys Ranch, Waco and Waxahachie campuses on Senior Sunday, May 19. The soon-to-be graduates, their friends, families and MCH staff celebrated the students’ accomplishments with breakfast and a worship service at the Harrell Memorial Chapel on the Waco campus.

During the breakfast, seniors were presented with laundry baskets filled with items needed for independent living and a gift from the MCH Alumni Association. After the worship service, seniors were presented with a Bible from Tim Brown, MCH president, and Moe Dozier, vice president for residential services.

Fifteen seniors were awarded with certificates to acknowledge their accomplishments and the Core Values they achieved while at MCH. The list of awards presented and students who received them is below.

Relationship Award: Given to students who have strived to build healthy relationships with peers and staff through communication, respect, trust and love.
Congratulations Dalton, Marshall, and Ashley!

Growth Award: Given to students who have shown incredible gains in the areas of spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Congratulations Mary, Crystal, and Jessica!

Service Award: Given to students who give back to others and show compassion through generosity and care.
Congratulations Martha and Jon!

Responsibility Award: Given to students who have shown independence and accountability for themselves and others.
Congratulations Taylor, Connor, and Phillip!

Hope Award: Given to students who have overcome great adversity, have demonstrated tremendous resiliency, and have always believed in the possibilities for the future.
Congratulations Eric, Dennis and Crystal!

The Charles W. and Mariam Hawes Academic Excellence Award: This award is given to the top male and female seniors with the highest GPA. Students who win this award also receive a $1,000 scholarship check.
Congratulations Derek and Yesenia!

Outstanding Senior Male and Female Awards: This award is given to students who have embraced Methodist Children’s Home and truly strived to utilize all of the opportunities afforded to them. Students who win this award also receive a $250 scholarship check.
Congratulations Dalton, Phillip and Yesenia!

Congratulations to all of our seniors and best wishes on the next chapter in your life!

Photo galleries of this event are on our website and Facebook page. Check them out!

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