The Student Spotlight.Our students are talented, hard-working, creative individuals, and they're up to some extraordinary things. We'd like to share their stories with you. Makena Osborne» February, 2019It was one of those brilliant Autumn mornings when the mesmerizing blue sky and the crisp, frigid air seemed to be having a cosmic thumb war. There were pumpkins scattered willy nilly around the bustling barnyard like someone kicked over a giant orange gumball machine, and a happy-go-lucky rockabilly band was roaring out their tunes with remarkable enthusiasm. I’ve possibly never heard someone sing with that much passion at 10:00 AM. It was the Great Pumpkin Festival at Maybury Farms (a classic Fall harvest shindig). It was also the first time I met Makena Osborne...Read more Maurice & Tyrice Melvin-Sullivan» January, 2019Maurice and his brother Tyrice are accustomed to travel. It’s par for the course for most Army kids. So when the family took a recent vacation to visit relatives in Germany, all was well…Until everything went wrong. The young men’s grandfather, who was there with them in Germany, suffered a debilitating heart attack. The initial shock gave way to resolve over the difficult days that followed as the family recognized what needed to be done....Read more Timothy Nechuta» December, 2018Tim Nechuta plays the organ. Really well. Just to be clear, when we say he plays organ, we’re talking about the real deal. (Hint: If images of monstrous stone cathedrals and floor-rattling pipe organs come to mind, you’re on the right track.) Tim’s passion for the black and white keys began with piano lessons in elementary school. When he was in 5th grade, he saw his music teacher performing on the organ. Tim thought, “I want to do what he does.” And that was that. Apparently, Mr. Nechuta doesn’t do things half-way...Read more