Allison Fields
Classification: 12th Grade
Faith West Academy
Faith West Academy faculty members recently named Allie as the “Most Representative Female Student” of the senior class. The honor is bestowed each year to a deserving student that exemplifies outstanding character and integrity. The student who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership qualities. “I was first surprised that I was chosen for this honor,” she said. “I was honored that I represented my class and my school. It was humbling and it was a blessing from God.”
Allie is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and has been her class secretary all four years of high school. Allie has proven she is a well-rounded athlete by playing soccer and has been on the high school varsity volleyball, swimming, and softball teams. In 2011 she received the Coach’s Choice MVP Award for volleyball.
If she had to choose a famous athlete as her role model, she said it would be three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Misty May-Treanor. Allie has some of the same qualities as Treanor; that “can do,” never give up attitude. Allie said; “Always keep trying, that will get you far in the long run.” Also like Treanor, she gets the most excited in volleyball when she delivers a good “kill.”
Allie is a member of Kingsland Baptist.
Jonathan Rightmire
Classification: 6th Grade
Faith West Academy
While middle school may have its challenges, Faith West Academy student Jonathan Rightmire meets them with enthusiasm. Last school year, after testing and assessment, Jonathan was promoted from 4th grade to 6th after scoring upper high school level on all but one core subject. Middle school along with the innovative Student Adaptive Individualized Learning (SAIL) program has opened a whole new world of opportunities.
The FWA SAIL program has afforded Jonathan the opportunity to academically advance as material is mastered and provided flexibility in his schedule that permits him to participate in subjects and extracurricular activities that otherwise may not have been possible. SAIL also presents academic opportunities in middle school such as preparing for the Duke Talent Search and Spelling Bee.
Jonathan is learning to play the trombone in band and is on the Faith West Jr. High football team. He said his favorite class is Pre AP Reading because; “it’s intellectually stimulating and I get to be in class with friends.” Football practice is Jonathan’s favorite after school activity. “Football practice is important to hone my skills as a player and my coaches are the best. They care about their players,” he said.
Mary Cate Archinal
Classification: 8th Grade
Faith West Academy
In her first performance for Faith West Academy chapel, Mary Cate gave a memorable and emotional solo “How He Loves Us.” It was the first time that the chapel band had introduced a violin as a welcomed addition. Since she is so young and the notes she hit were spot on, the obvious question becomes; “how long have you been playing the violin?”. “I have been playing since I was 3 ½ or 4,” said the 13 year-old Mary Cate. “Actually I began musical training learning rhythms, and then advancing to a small cigar box violin (she shows with hands approximately 12 inches). I play using the Suzuki method.” This method supports the idea that pre-school age children can learn to play the violin if learning steps were small enough and if the instrument was scaled down to fit their body. She reads music, but also plays by ear. “If I hear one or two times I can usually pick up the song.” Mary Cate also plays the piano and at her dad’s suggestion will pick up the mandolin or guitar as a next instrument to learn. She said of her music that she plays classical, but her passion is for Christian contemporary. She loves country music as well. Matthew & Lizi Bailey and Mac Powell are her favorite musical artist.
Mary Cate’s other interests include cheerleading (she started with tumbling before advancing to gymnastics).
Katy Christian Magazine will be highlighting local Christian students each issue and we need your help! We’re currently accepting nominations for outstanding elementary, middle school, and high school students to be featured in Katy Christian Magazine. To nominate yourself or someone else, please send an email to joseph@houstonchristianmagazine.com with a short bio and photo. The students bio should include their name, school, grade, church, and life goals. If applicable, please include information about sports, hobbies, and activities as well.
