Timothy & Esther
The Cherry Road Parents' Club sponsors the Timothy and Esther awards. These awards are given out monthly to a deserving male and female student who continually exhibits the spiritual qualities of these two Biblical characters such as kindness, selflessness, and spirituality. The nominations for these awards are made by the students and faculty of Harding Academy. The awards will be presented to the recipients at the first Friday assembly every month.
We encourage students and teachers to acknowledge the students among them who exemplify what the foundation of Harding Academy is all about.
2007-2008
October Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a junior. She is member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, art club, and the soccer team. She is a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. She is described by her friends, as being a sweet and funny girl that you can tell loves the Lord in the way she lives her life. She is always nice and supportive to everyone. She always glorifies God in everything she does. She is always smiling and is a great person to be around if you are having a bad day. The award goes to Cassie Jurgenson.
. This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a sophomore. He runs cross-country, is in band and chorus and All West band and chorus. He is described by his friends as being kind to everyone. He never speaks a negative word about anyone. He is his own person and does not have to “fit in” with everyone. He is an excellent leader and a great example for everyone to follow. He’s always smiling and laughing, and he’s a great piano player. The award goes to Garrett Lim..September Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a senior. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Leadership for the Lord, and she runs for the Cross Country Team. She also pole vaults for the track team. She is a member of the Brit’ Hadasha synagogue, and she also participates with the Sycamore View Church of Christ youth group. She went on a mission trip last summer with the group. She is described by her friends as someone who makes everyone she is around feel good about themselves. She is the greatest role model any girl could ever have. Just the way she says “hi” makes you have a better day. The Esther Award goes to Leah Raich.
. This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a senior. He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bible Club, Spanish Club, and the National Honor Society. He plays on the Harding Football team, the Basketball team, and Track team. He also writes for the school newspaper. He is a member of Midtown Church of Christ, and is involved with their youth group. He is described by his friends as a great leader and always friendly. He shows his friends that he really cares about them. He is a good Christian example and he is respected around the school as someone you would want to be like. He is your Senior Class President. The Timothy award goes to Hugh Archbald.2006-2007
March Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a junior. She sings in the chorus and is a member of the track team. She is also a member of the Spanish club, Bible club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. She is described by her friends as someone who is caring and kind to others, and she always has a smile on her face. She is there for her friends when they need encouraging, and she keeps her focus on God. She shows God daily by the way she lives her life, The award goes to Bethany Wilson.
. This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a senior. He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spirit Staff, and National Honor Society. He is a member of the varsity football team and the varsity basketball team. He is also a senior class officer. He attends Highland Church of Christ where he is very involved in his youth group. He has been involved in mission trips both in the United States and out of the country. He has been involved in Memphis Work Camp, and Youth in Action. He has been a team leader at his church camp and has helped with Vacation Bible School. He is described as a genuine person who refuses to follow the in-crowd and lives how he should. He is an awesome friend to everyone, a gifted athlete, and a great Christian example. He has a great since of humor and is always smiling. The award goes to Trey Clemens.Dec./Jan/Feb Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a freshman. She sings in the chorus and made all west chorus. She takes band and is in the all west band. She is a member of the Spanish club, National Junior Honor Society, and plays tennis. She is a member of White Station Church of Christ where she is very involved in her youth group. She has been on mission trips to other cities and has participated in Light Shine, which is an inner city mission. She is a member of LeBonheur Club Teens, which takes gifts to the children on different occasions. She is described by her friends as being a kind, loving, Christian example. She reflects God in her life daily is kind to everyone and is always willing to help others. “She lights up the room because every time I’m with her it makes me want to be a better person.” The award goes to Catherine Wheless
.This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a senior. He is a member of the Bible club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Leadership for the Lord, and National Honor Society. He is a member of A cappella and made All West Chorus. He plays varsity basketball and baseball. He is a member of Bartlett Woods Church of Christ where he is considered a leader in his youth group. He is described by his friends as a good Christian guy who lives for God and shows it in his daily life. He puts others before himself and is someone you can always depend on. He is kind and generous and always has a smile on his face. It is hard to be in a bad mood when you’re around him. The award goes to Jacob Street
.October Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a junior. She is a member of the Cross Country team, and the Track Team. She is also a member of the Bible Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the French Club. She is a member of White Station Church of Christ where she is involved in her youth group. She is described by her friends as kind, sweet and loving. She is always smiling and you cannot help but be happy when you are around her. She leads a Christian life and is very strong in her faith. She is a great example of a Christian and encourages others about their faith. She is a good listener; she loves God and is not afraid to show it. The award goes to Mallory Sharp.
This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a freshman. He has participated in chorus, tennis and wrestling. He also helps with the Cross Country team, plays football, and is a member of the National Junior Honor society. He attends White Station Church of Christ and is involved in his youth group. He is described by his friends as kind, loyal, and a great guy. He is always happy and fun to be around. He is someone who always does the right thing and is encouraging to others. He is a very strong Christian and lives a godly life. He loves God and always shows it by his actions. He has a kind heart and will make you feel good about being a Christian. He is the perfect example of a true Christian. The award goes to Dylan Ledbetter.
September Winners
This month’s recipient of the Esther Award is a freshman. She is a member of the JV volleyball team and is in the National Junior Honor Society. She attends Bartlett Woods Church of Christ where she is very involved with her youth group .She has also been on mission trips. She is described by her friends as a loving person who is always nice to everyone she sees. She is very encouraging and she shows how much she loves God everyday. She always has a smile on her face and when you feel bad, she says things to make you feel better. She has a sweet heart and always acts in a godly manner. She is the best friend anyone could have. The award goes to Jordan Creamer.
This month’s recipient of the Timothy Award is a junior. He is on the Varsity Football team and is a member of Leadership for the Lord. He attends Bartlett Woods Church of Christ where he is involved in the youth group and other church activities. He is described by his friends as someone who is always smiling and makes other people happy. He is very respectful to others and never says anything bad about anyone. He represents Jesus by the way he lives day to day and by the ways he serves everyone he comes in contact with. You could not find a better person, because he is the best friend you could ever have. The award goes to Ian Hatley.
2005-2006
April/May Winners
This month’s first recipient for the Esther award is senior. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Bible Club, Spirit Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Journalism Staff, and International Studies Club. She has also been involved with the Pom Squad, Soccer, and Varsity Wrestling manager. She is very active with her youth group, sings with the praise team, volunteered for AGAPE fundraisers, has been on mission trips, fed the homeless one Saturday each month, worked for MIFA’s meals-on-wheels, worked at Memphis Work Camp, and helped with church services at Kirby Pines Nursing Home. Her friends describe her as an all-round nice person with something nice to say about everyone. She is a great Christian example and it is easy to see that God is the center of her life. She is a true leader to those around her and has a real passion for God and has a servant’s heart. The award goes to Rachel Denzin.
This month’s fist recipient for the Timothy award is senior. He is on the Varsity Cross country team, the Track team, and the Soccer team. He is involved with fellowship of Christian Athletes and plays basketball for them. He is on the Spiritual Emphasis Council, and Leadership for the Lord. He volunteers for make-a-whish, Memphis Interfaith Association, and Baptist Hospital. He attends Highland Street Church of Christ where he is very involved in his youth group. He attends Youth in Action and works at Memphis Work Camp. He has been on mission trips both in the country and out of the country to Belize. He is described by his friends as having a kind and gentle spirit and a servant’s heart. Someone who lives for God and you can see it in his actions. He is nice to everyone around him and is a good example of what a Christian should act like. This award goes to Cody Fowler.
The second Esther Award goes to a sophomore. She is in the Bible Club, Spanish Club, and the Drama Club. She is a member of the A Cappella Chorus, She attends Woodland Hills Church where she is very involved in her youth group. Her friends describe her as very nice, sweet, and always tries to include everyone. Someone that everyone can turn to for advice or encouragement. “You see Christ in everything she does, and she makes me want to be a better person.” She is very humble and a great example to those around her. “You have a great time around her, she makes you laugh, and always have a smile on her face”. “She is kind, good-hearted, and a joy to be around. I’m proud to say she’s one of my best friends”. The award goes to Bethany Wilson.
The second recipient of the Timothy award is a senior. He is an officer in the Bible Club, in the Spanish club, and Leadership for the Lord. He is a senior class officer, and chairman of the senior class’s Spiritual Emphasis Committee. He is on the Varsity Wrestling Team. He is a member of Highland Street Church of Christ where he is active in the youth group. He attends Memphis Work Camp and has been on mission trips, both in this country and out of the country to Belize. He is described by his friends as being a nice loving person that shows compassion to others and is a good influence to those around him. He is always seeking to do what God would do and is always willing to help a friend. He looks out for others and is encouraging to others. He does not want to see anyone unhappy and he will try to make it better. He always has a smile on his face. This award goes to Dan LaVelle.
March Winners
This month’s recipient for the Esther award is senior. She has been on the Varsity Track and Field team. She is a member of the Bible club, Leadership for the Lord, and on the National Art Honor Society. She is also a member of the Senior Spiritual Emphasis Council. She is a member of Highland Street Church of Christ where she is very involved in her youth group. She has been on several mission trips, has been involved with Memphis Work Camp, teaches classes, and is looked up to as a leader. She is described by her friends as being and amazing Christian example. She has a pure and humble heart, and encourages everyone. She tries to live a Christian life and God shines through her. She could not be mean if she tried to. She is kind and an extremely good friend to have. She has been named “Most Courteous” by the class of 2006. This award goes to Chelsie Burris.
.This month’s recipient for the Timothy award is senior. He is on the Track team, Cross-Country team, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he is a huddle leader and plays on their basketball team. He is also on the yearbook staff and newspaper staff. He is a co-captain of the Varsity Soccer team, vice-president of the National Honor Society, and Senior Class President. He is a member of White Station Church of Christ where he is very involved in his youth group. He is described as being a great Christian example. He is a good-hearted and encouraging person with a kind spirit, who always has a big smile. He treats everyone the same and always tries to walk a spiritual walk everyday. You can tell he loves God. The award goes to Michael Gossett.
.February Winners
This month’s recipient for the Esther award is in the eighth grade... She is an eighth grade class officer, in eighth grade chorus, and National Junior Honor Society. She attends White Station Church of Christ where she is very active in her youth group. She plays eighth grade soccer, and basketball. She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her friends describe her as a kind person who is always happy, and has respect for others. She is honest, loyal, and cheerful and has a Christ like attitude. She has an awesome spirit, and can always make you laugh. She tries to live a Godly life and she is crazy about dogs. The award goes to Alle Logan
.This month’s recipient for the Timothy award is senior. He is on the Spiritual Emphasis Council, and is a member of the National Honor Society, where he holds the position as treasurer. He is in the A Capella chorus, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and helps with chapel in school. He is a member of White Station Church of Christ where he has been a worship leader, and participates in mission trips. He is on the Cross Country and Track teams. His friends describe him as someone who always shows God in his life and always wants to do what is right. He puts others before himself, and is dedicated to serving God. He is kind to everyone and a true example of a Christian man. One of the nominators said, “He is one of the nicest people that have ever been born into this galaxy!” Another one said, “He should get this because he’s a great friend and his name is “Timothy”. This award goes to Tim (Timothy) Freese.
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