2020 WDBC STUDENT RECOGNITION
Theme: “Grow in Grace”
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and forever.” Amen
II Peter 3:18
Congratulations to West Durham Baptist Church 2020 Graduates!
We congratulate our High School and College graduates and also recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of our students K-12 who submitted their information to the Scholarship Ministry.
Always remember, your future is bright and this is only the beginning of the great things that each of you will accomplish.
THERESA SIMPSON
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD—
Awwon P.
High School Graduate
Awwon P.
School: Hillside New Tech High School
Future plans: Attend Louisburg College
College Graduates
Vernita B.
Deja M.
School: Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Degree: Master of Arts Degree in Christian Ministries
Future Plans: To be used by God to preach and teach the Gospel,
work in a church ministry with a focus on women and young adults,
and as a Chief of Staff
School: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Future Plans: To attend Physical Therapy School
Marcus H.
Erica R.
School: Durham Technical Community College
Degree: Associate Degree in Applied Science
Future Plans: Employed as a Lighting Lab Technician
with Underwriters Laboratory
School: North Carolina A & T State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Future Plans: Job Hunting
Recognition of West Durham Baptist Church Students
Grades K-12
Elementary
Braelyn B.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Trophy and certificate for “A/B” Honor Roll
• Certificate for excellence in Math
• Promoted to 2nd grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Middle School
Marcus G.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Improved his grades in Math, Social Studies and Science
• Earned a space on the Rogers-Herr Track Team
• Won 1st place ($100), for the 2nd year in a row, in the Durham
Interdenominational Ushers Union Junior Division annual essay contest
• Promoted to 8th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
High School
Ryan A.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• JDC Early College
• “A” Honor Roll – 4.4 grade average
• Promoted to 10th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Monica G.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Inducted into the Hillside High School Honor Society
• All “A” Honor Roll
• Promoted to 10th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Ethan A.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Creative Studies High School
• Promoted to 11th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Sonia G.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Selected as a QuestBridge College Prep Scholar
• All “A” Honor Roll
• Promoted to 12th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Tamayia W.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Received emails of interest from John Hopkins,
East Carolina, and other universities
• Earned a great score on the SAT
• Promoted to 12th grade (for 2020-2021 school year)
Again, congratulations…and may you achieve success in all of your endeavors.
“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom”
—Oprah Winfrey