Celebrating our Graduates
Congratulations to our 2015 graduates! In addition to earning their high school diploma, these students have also graduated from our Path to Purpose program. By achieving this milestone, each graduate will have access to $500 in emergency funds, assistance in purchasing their first vehicle, and whatever ongoing support they need to keep their momentum going in the right direction.
Our Class of 2015
Jessica
Jessica graduated from the Show-Me Christian School. She lived at our Emerald Ranch Unit near Goodman, Missouri. She hopes to launch directly into a career working as a veterinary assistant. Her job-shadow with a veterinarian cemented her interest in working with animals. Continuing to help on the ranch, she will live nearby to her Hurley family relying on their encouragement, as well as the support of Show-Me.
“I’m definitely scared [about the next step],” she confesses, “But it is a good scared because I know there are plenty of people here to help me along.”
Chris
Chris graduated from Grundy County High School. He will continue to live at our Hubble Home in Galt, Missouri while he attends Grand River Technical School to become certified in General Building Trades. He then will go on to college to get a degree in General Construction.
The Path to Purpose program will allow him to continue to apprentice with housedad, Chris Novak, learning mechanics and building skills.
“At Galt, (housedad Chris and I) did a lot of odd jobs to help people in the community. I fell in love with it. Now, I want to build houses for people because it is a way to provide someone with a home where they can raise a family.”
Steven
Steven graduated from La Monte High School, which allowed him to be part of the Building Trades Vo-Tech program. He placed second at the Missouri SkillUSA competition in Carpentry and has won awards for his artwork. Already serving in the Air Force Reserve, Steven plans to switch to active duty status this summer. His goal is to one day be selected for the Pararescue team, the combat medics of the Air Force Special Forces.
“Thanks to my time here (at Show-Me), I found Christ in my life. And, I am going to need Him where I am going in a career that will push me to live on the edge of my limits. I always wanted to be an elite soldier, but one with a mission to save lives, not take them.”