Congratulations to all of our 2024 graduates.
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ISAIAH ELMORE 
School:
Newman University
Parent:
Raquel Clark
Educational Awards and Nominations:
Bachelors degree in psychology
Goals and Aspirations:
My goal was to complete college and I did.
Favorite Scriptures:
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Favorite Quote:
“I want to be the best, and I know that there’s always going to be someone who’s better than me, but I’m going to be the one who works the hardest.” – Kanye West
VERNECIA KNIGHT
School:
Sumner High School
Parent:
Shayla Warren
Church Activities:
Vacation Bible School
Community Service Involvement:
Volunteered at various locations in Tampa.
Goals and Aspirations:
To be a successful educator of young children.
Favorite Scripture:
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
1 Thessalonians 5: 18 KJV
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Favorite Quote:
“To bring about change you must not be afraid to take the first step.” – Rosa Parks
GREGORY LOTT, JR.
School:
Armwood High School
Parent:
Raquel Clark
Church Activities:
Usher Board
Educational Awards and Nominations:
Received an Associate of Arts degree from Hillsborough Community College while enrolled as a dual-enrolled high school student, with a weighted GPA of 3.9
Goals and Aspirations:
In the fall of 2025, I will be attending the University of West Florida on a football scholarship.
Favorite Scriptures:
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Favorite Quote:
Keey every stone they throw at you. You got castles to build. – unknown
JHAYLA SHANYCE PICKETT
School:
Middleton High school
Parents:
Anissa Warren and William Pickett
Church Activities:
Children’s Choir
Teenage Usher Board
Educational Awards and Nominations:
Student Government Association
Community Service Involvement:
Thurgood Marshall/Grad Nation
Goals and Aspirations:
To become an artist and travel to spread my artistic talents.
Favorite Scripture:
Psalm: 4:8
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you alone Lord make dwell in safety.
Favorite Quote:
“But still I rise” – Maya Angelou
KIYAH STEPHENS
School:
Wesley Chapel High School
Parents:
Sophiah and Keith Duhart
Church Activities:
Youth Choir
Educational Awards and Nominations:
Honors
Goals and Aspirations:
Future psychologist
Favorite Scriptures:
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Psalms 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Favorite Quotes:
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are.”
“Speak your mind even if your voice shakes.”
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop.”
DARRIANNA WOODARD
School:
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Parents:
Venus Winfield (deceased), Derrick Woodard and Priscilla Grant (Grandma)
Church Activities:
Usher Board
Educational Awards and Nominations:
Honors chord for culinary
Goals and Aspirations:
To attend a local community college with a focus on business administration.
Favorite Scripture:
John 14:6
Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Favorite Quote:
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. – Oscar Wilde
To all our graduates…CONGRATULATIONS. May God continue to bless you as you journey to next phase of your life.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. – Proverbs 3:6
Deacon Burgess & Family