Southside Enlightenment

Issue 2 May 2019

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

A Look at the Graduating

Class of 2019

SOUTHSIDE CALENDER

May 20 & 21 – Senior Exams

May 22 – Upper School

Academic Awards Chapel

May 24 - Senior Brunch

May 24 – SCS Graduation,

Southside Church

May 27 – Memorial Day, No

School

May 28 – Middle School

Exams

May 29 - US Exams (Early

Dismissal US only)

May 30 High School Exams

May 30 – LAST DAY of

School – Early Dismissal

Jackson Dale Hunter Bowley

Jackson has attended SCS for the past 4 years and plans to attend Wake Technical Community College. His favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Abby Grace Cooper

Abby Grace has attended SCS for the past 6 years and plans to attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington Honors College. Her favorite verse is II Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all com-fort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Ryan Thomas Cooper

Ryan has attended SCS for the past 6 years and plans to attend

Averett University. His favorite verse is John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Austin Samuel Dixon Austin has attended SCS for the past 4 years and plans to attend Wake Technical Community College. His favorite verse is Matthew 4:4 But he answered, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Julianna Grace Eckard

Julianna has attended SCS for 3 years and plans to attend North Carolina State University. Her favorite verse is I Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Elizabeth Ashlyn Edwards

Ashlyn has attended SCS for 10 years and is planning to attend Lee

University. Her favorite verse is Galatians 5:13-14 For you were called

to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity

for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is

fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Samuel Evan Genova Sam has attended SCS for the past 3 years and plans to attend Cedarville University. His favorite verse is James 1:27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

The SCS Enlightenment is a newspaper

that the Yearbook Class published that

reflects some of the events and special

memories of the 2018-2019 SCS School

year.

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James Gabriel Jewett

Gabe has attended SCS for the past 13 years and plans to attend Wake Technical Communi-

ty College. His favorite verse is I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just

to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

David Simeon Khamis

David has attended SCS for the past 5 years and plans to attend Wake Technical Community College. His favorite verse is Proverbs 18:13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. Stephen Joseph Khamis Stephen has attended SCS for the past 5 years and plans to attend Appalachian State University. His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans

for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Joshua Caleb McLean Josh has attended SCS for the past 10 years and plans to attend Bob Jones University. His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare

and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Wesley Taylor Mincy Wes has attended SCS for the past 4 years and plans to attend Bob Jones University. His favorite verse is I Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own posses-sion, that you may proclaim the excellenc-es of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

SCS SERVICE PROJECTS

JUNIOR/SENIOR:

The junior/senior class along with four staff members traveled to

Duplin County to help with cleanup from Hurricane Florence. Upon

arriving at the regional center for Baptists on Mission in Warsaw, NC,

they worked ripping the floors and insulation out of a house that had

been flooded during the hurricane. When the students left the house, it

was completely open-down to a shell ready for the rebuilding process.

Hannah Lynn Overton

Hannah has attended SCS for the past 5 years and plans to attend Campbell University in the fall. Her favorite verse is Psalm 37:37 Mark the blame-

less and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

Graham Harrison Pitts

Graham has attended SCS for the past 4 years and plans to attend Wake Tech-nical Community College. His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Maria Lynn Stanfield

Maria has attended SCS for the past 4 years and plans to attend The King’s College. Her favorite verse is Hebrews 6:19 We have this as a sure and stead-fast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.

Alyssa Marie Stephenson

Alyssa has attended SCS for the past 8 years and plans to attend Campbell University. Her favorite verse is Proverbs 31:25 Strength and

dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.

Zachary Finley Winterstein

Zach has attended SCS for the past 13 years and plans to attend Appalachian State University. His favorite verse is Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Southside Enlightenment Sports Section

Let’s Go Lady Warriors What an amazing time to be a warrior. It was evident in our Fall season that great things are to come. We are proud of our teams as they finished the regular and post season with great growth on and off the court and field. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: The success and excitement from the first ever MS team carried over into this season, allowing us to have enough interest in starting a Varsity Volleyball team. The roster was made up of 10 girls and only 3 of them in HS. The girls were outfitted with brand new Nike Uniforms. Our girls started slow, but wow did they pick up steam at the end of the season, finishing at 5-11. The most exciting game of the season was pulling out a crucial win vs Emerson Waldorf at home 3-2. We sent off 2 Seniors on Senior Night and put our will on TMSA in a 3-0 victory. Varsity’s strong play to end their first ever season earned them a bid into the CAASC D2 state tourney. Coach Jaime Jewett commented “that consistency is the key to developing a good team. Our girls are tenacious and coaches have even referred to our girls as being scrappy.”

MS VOLLEYBALL: With the success of MS Volleyball last year, we were not only able to continue our program, the excitement allowed us to also bring Varsity Volleyball to SCS. The season started slow, but through hard work and determination, the girls were able to finish 4-9. 12 girls made the team this year and we are pleased with the interest in girls volleyball The most complete game the girls played this season was beating Wayne Prep 25-7, and 25-23 in two sets. Coach Tasa McGowan said “I think the most im-portant aspect of our team was the girls' willingness to learn. They really listened in practice and worked hard to learn the skills and rotation. The team grew throughout the season learning basic volleyball skills and how to play as a team.”

VARSITY BASKETBALL: The Varsity Girls basketball team, was coached by first year Head Coach Mike Collins and assistant coach Becky Ham. The team of eight had five freshmen, one sophomore and two 8th graders. Our JV team, classified as a Varsity team, competed against a varsity schedule and improved game to game. An impressive showing of heart and determination was on display against Emerson Waldorf at home. The girls took the conference tournament runner-ups to the wire as they were tied with under 3 minutes to play. Our girls eventually would run out of energy only losing by 8. We are extremely proud of the effort the girls showed all season long. Even though our Lady Warriors faced giants all season, the word quit was never in their vocabulary. "This team, made up of young determined ladies, left it all on the court" as described by Coach Collins. MS BASKETBALL: Middle School Girls Basketball was coached by Jennifer Thompson and assisted by Angie Regis-ter. The team of nine, had players at every grade level and is set up to be a strong program. The girls, mainly inexperienced players, grew together throughout the season and developed through fundamentals. The best all around performance was against Faith Christian’s JV team. Our girls played hard and held the lead at half time before running out of gas in a 20-8 defeat. Our girls could have given up in that game, but instead showed great strength, one that can only come from God. No matter what challenges our girls faced this sea-son they gave it their all and had smiles

along the way.

SWIMMING: Varsity boys and gir ls Swimming was coached by Jennifer Winstead and assistant coach Dillon Frazier. The boys swam well, managing to put points up at every event even

though they were outnumbered. The girls team was extremely strong this year winning three out of four meets. The team was led by Senior Julianna Eckard. She recorded the most points of the season and was voted CCAC female swimmer of the year. Our team had a strong showing placing third in the state against extremely tough competition at the State meet. Coach Winstead described her team as “a tight knit group of great athletes who encouraged each other to do their best, which resulted in an amazing season!”

Middle School volleyball Team

Middle School Basketball Team

varsity Volleyball Team

Middle School and Varsity

Swim Team

Varsity Basketball Team

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Kicking Up the Heat…

VARSITY SOCCER: Varsity Soccer held their own in a very tough and competitive CCAC conference, finishing the season with a respecta-ble 9-11 record. In one of the most exciting games of the year, our Varsity team sent off 5 seniors in an emotional Senior night game that pushed our Rivals to the brink of defeat in a 1-0 loss. Although our Warriors did not come away with the win, their strong play earned a bid into the CAASC D1 state tournament. Our boys faired well in the State tournament making it to the semi-finals before being eliminated by New Garden Friends school. MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER: MS soccer team completed the season with a winning record, going 5-3 in conference and 6-4 overall. Our Boys could have given up after starting the season 1-3, however, they did the complete opposite. They came together as a team and won the rest of their regular season games going on a 5 game winning streak. The Warriors ended the season with a thrilling defeat of our Rivals, Thales Apex, in a Penalty shootout 2-1, after losing to them via mercy rule 10-1 in the first meeting. Coach Eric O’Neil stated “I cannot say enough about every boys' effort at practice and on the field. I could see the 6th graders and the first year players understand they were no longer new to SCS soccer, they belonged on this team. They are all a pleasure to coach.” VARSITY BAKETBALL: The Varsity Boys basketball team, was coached by Danny Krauss and his two assistants, Chad Jewett and Matthew Partin. This year Coach Krauss graduated 3 seniors, Gabe Jewett, Josh McLean, and Austin Dixon. The younger Warriors learned valuable lessons from the Seniors and by also being in a conference mixed with 1A-3A schools. The tough competition this year prepared our boys for our new conference to come, the Mid Carolina Conference in the NCISAA. Although the team was hit by the injury bug, they did not use it as a scapegoat to give up. The most complete game this season was played at Thales Apex, where the boys gave everything they had and showed tremendous heart in a 74-52 win. Gabe Jewett was voted Player of the year by opposing coaches in the Capital City Athletic Conference. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Middle School Boys basket-ball was coached by Mikel Simpson and assisted by Alan Pope. The team had a strong core of 8th graders mixed in with a developing group of 6th and 7th graders. The good mix of players created a strong founda-tion for the program to be successful for many years. The boys learned fundamentals and improved game to game by playing a tough schedule against 1a-3a schools. The Boys started the season strong winning a close game against Southern Wake Academy 36-29. The Boys also had a strong showing, taking a talented Mt. Zion team to overtime at home, ending in a thrilling 45-43 victory.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL

VARSITY SOCCER

VARSITY BASKETBALL

VARSITY BASEBALL VARSITY SOCCER

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Southside Enlightenment 2019 Spirit Week and Homecoming

SCS Upper School campus was buzzing with excitement as the students came to school dressed in their favorite character costumes, favorite food and then their favorite sports team. Friday ended the week with spirit day. The evening was filled with athletic games and the crowning of this year’s SCS King and Queen, Stephen Khamis and Alyssa Stephenson. The following is a list of the students who were on this year’s court: Seniors: Stephen Khamis and Aylssa Stephenson Gabe Jewett and Abby Grace Cooper Juniors: Noah Compton and Grace Buchta Sophomores: Aaron Talton and Sophia Baluis Freshman: Drew Chandler and Breanna Beasley

Southside Enlightenment SERVICE PROJECTS...this year , students from the SCS Elementary campus participated in several differ-ent service projects, from helping in retirement and as-sisted living homes to visiting the Clayton Police De-partment. These projects allowed students to not only reach out to their community with helpful service, but they also allowed students to gain a greater understand-ing of the needs of those around them. Above all, stu-dents were shown how they can use their skills to aid those in a way which glorifies God. The Middle School students also served others in their Service Projects. The 6th and 7th grade Middle School boys helped Dr. Patton with several projects around the Amelia campus; painting, cleaning the out-side grounds, pressure washing the building, and clean-ing the school van. The Middle School girls assisted the Elementary faculty in their classrooms. Both groups of students enjoyed their day of serving. The eighth through tenth grade classes traveled to the Raleigh Food Bank to help pack and sort food for the hurricane relief project. Students worked hard sorting and packaging food for area food distribution centers.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT...High School students enjoyed a retreat at Teen Valley Ranch in Plumtree, North Carolina this year. During their trip, students enjoyed a few days of Christ-centered fun at the camp with a spiritual focus on “Being Real.” Students enjoyed many different activities such as Archery, hiking, horse-back rid-ing, climbing and rappelling , Putt-Putt golf and various games played in the gym. This was a great time to build friendships and also make new

ones. This was the first year at Teen Valley Ranch and the stu-dents enjoyed their time in the great outdoors while experiencing God’s greatness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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