Senior Spotlight
Class of 2024
In what grade did you start at Charlotte Christian?
I started at Charlotte Christian in the seventh grade.
How has Charlotte Christian impacted you or made a difference in your life? How has Charlotte Christian prepared you for life after graduation?
Charlotte Christian has given me a network of teachers and peers I know I will be able to rely on for years to come. I have met so many people who – even after graduating – will always support me in any way necessary. CCS has also given me a rich education that will sustain my studies in college. All of my teachers have taught me to think critically through my assignments and take pride in my work, skills that will serve me well both in and beyond college.
What are your favorite subjects at Charlotte Christian and why?
AP Music Theory is my favorite class this year because it allows me to gain insight into how people design music, an art that people all over the world understand. The class is only five people, and one of my best friends, Noah, is one of them. As a result, I get to have a lot of fun working and talking with him.
AP Gov has also been one of my favorite classes because it is an interesting, tough topic that requires critical thinking. Mr. Ferguson also is my favorite teacher because of his engaging personality and teaching style.
Is there a Charlotte Christian teacher, staff member, or coach who had a significant impact on your life and why?
Mr. Mina has made an important impact on my life because he has taught me my hardest classes at CCS: AP Physics and Calculus III. Through these courses, I have struggled and learned to fail, but Mr. Mina’s help and encouragement taught me how to persist through difficulty and succeed in the end. Because of him, I recognize that challenges requiring dedication ultimately foster growth and accomplishment.
Favorite CCS memory:
Playing basketball with the Charlotte Bucket Kings, a church-league team I formed with my friends.
My advice to future Knights:
Try anything you are interested in, even if you are inexperienced or scared. After watching all of my friends in the plays and playing numerous concerts, I wish I had at least tried an acting class or something related to theater because being on stage is so much fun.
Favorite spot on campus:
Onstage in Alkire because being there likely means I am performing.
Favorite FLIK lunch:
Pasta Bar
What are the top five accomplishments you are most proud of? i.e. academic, co-curricular or athletics are you involved with, including leadership roles, both in and out of school? Please include service/volunteer activities along with any job that you might have.
1. Breaking the school’s 200-yard medley relay record twice (maybe not the most resume-esque thing, but it is the accomplishment I am most proud of)
2. Participating in N.C. Governor’s School
3. Participating in an internship with CMPD through Charlotte’s Mayor’s Youth Employment Program
4. Being elected President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society
5. Being elected Vice President of NHS
List any honors or awards such as academic honors, honor rolls, athletic awards, fine arts honors, special conferences, or events you’ve been selected to attend.
Modern World Languages (Spanish); Math; Science; Bible, Religion, and Philosophy; Social Studies; Fine Arts and English Academic Conservatories
FSU Presidential Scholars Finalist
Wofford Scholars Award
Harvard Book Award
Swim Team Coach’s Award
Swim Team Captain’s Award
National Honor Society
Tri-M Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Charlotte MYEP
N.C. Governor’s School
Charlotte Youth Conservation Corps
Clemson Calculus Challenge
UNCC Super Physics Competition
Morehead-Cain Scholarship nominee
National Merit Commended Scholar
AP Scholar with Distinction
Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll
What colleges have you applied to, been accepted, or committed to?
I will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall.
Do you know what you want to study in college? Do you have a dream job?
I want to study economics in college and become a corporate lawyer.
Something no one knows about me:
I have a black belt in Taekwondo.
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