Ayden Brockman
Age: 8
Grade: 3rd
Ayden is Junior Black Belt and an A/B Honor Roll student, he is an active and well-rounded third grader. He proudly represents his school as a member of the run club and was selected as the Featured Artist at his grade-level end-of-year program, earning multiple art awards along the way. Outside the classroom, he enjoys playing basketball and flag football and loves spending time on the golf course with his dad, and his grandfather. At the core of who he is, he has a heart for Jesus.
Karynton Carr
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Karynton is an Honor Student and junior at Mauldin High School, Karynton Carr is a driven and well-rounded student who also attends the Greenville Fine Arts Center in the Architecture Program. She is actively involved in several organizations, including Interact Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Delta GEMS through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she continues to grow as a leader and scholar.
Outside the classroom, Karynton has been a dedicated member of the Golden Strip Golf Foundation since the 8th grade, where she serves as both a student golfer and junior coach. She has also competed as a varsity ladies golfer from 9th through 11th grade and previously participated in track, running the 100m, 200m, and 400m relay.
Beyond academics and athletics, she is an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, serving in both the Audio Visual Ministry and Youth Ministry. At the core of who she is, Karynton carries a strong sense of faith, leadership, and commitment to excellence in everything she purses.
Ashlyn Duck
Age: 11
Grade: 6th
Ashlyn is a dedicated and driven 6th grade student who consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence both academically and within her community.
Her school selected her for induction into the National Junior Honor Society, reflecting her hard work and embodiment of the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Beyond the classroom, Ashlyn remains actively involved in several organizations that support her growth and leadership development. She is a committed member of the Order of Eastern Star Mary B. Thomas Youth Group, participates in the children’s ministry at St. Mark United Methodist Church and is active in the Greenville chapter Jack and Jill of America Titans Group. Additionally, she is expanding her athletic interests through golf lessons with the Golden Strip Golf Foundation and honing her volleyball skills with i9 Sports.
Justus Gamble
Age: 14
Grade: Freshman
Justus is a freshman at Fountain Inn High School. He has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the back to back state championship robotics team. He is a 2nd degree teen black belt and is a member of the youth choir at Bethlehem Baptist Church. He enjoys learning the game of golf.
