Center Christian Academy Introduces Graduating Class of 2021

May 7, 2021 - Center Christian Academy introduces the graduating class of 2021. Congratulations graduates!

Levi Birdwell – Valedictorian

Levi is the son of Del and Joanna Birdwell of Center. He has been accepted to Stephen F. Austin State University Honors Program, where he received an academic excellence scholarship among other local scholarships. Levi plans to pursue his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a minor in Public Administration, while also pursuing a call to ministry.

He will also be attending Kilgore College Fire Academy this summer to obtain his professional firefighter certification. Levi will graduate with 33 college credit hours.

Achievements, Honors, School Activities: Honor Roll (9-12), Junior Chamber of Commerce (9-12), School Spirit Award (x2), Basketball MVP (x2), Varsity Basketball (9-12), Varsity Co-Ed Volleyball (9-12),  Texas Bible Quizzer of the Year (x2), National Bible Quizzer of the Year, Member of Phi Theta Kappa (Panola College), Member of the School of Honors (SFASU), Member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Youth Choir (10-12).

Levi is a member of Center First United Pentecostal Church, where he sings and plays guitar on the Praise Team. He enjoys hunting, reading, working with any type of livestock, working around the fire department, and listening to conservative political podcasts. He and his father are partners in Circle B Farms.

Aaron Triplett - Salutatorian

Aaron is the son of Dathan and Melonie Triplett of Center. He will enter Stephen F. Austin University in the fall as a Smith-Hutson scholar while pursuing a degree in Construction Management and actively pursuing ministry. He also plans to work with Center Christian Academy as an assistant athletic coach. His long term plans include a Masters Degree from Urshan Graduate School of Theology.

Achievements, Honors, School Activities: Smith-Hutson Scholarship recipient for SFA, Honor Roll (9-12), School Spirit Award (x2), Junior Chamber of Commerce (9-12), Varsity Co-Ed Volleyball (9-12), Varsity Basketball (9-12), Texas Youth Choir (10-12).

Aaron is an active member of Revival Tabernacle where he leads worship and participates with his youth group. Aaron will graduate with 27 college hours. He enjoys woodworking, carpentry, athletics, and politics.

Graduating Class of 2021

Levi BirdwellMelayna CastilloCole ChandlerAngelica ReyesKeaton SmithAaron TriplettJax TurnerMcKenna Williams