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February-March 2025

 

February-March 2025

February flew right past us, and here we are towards the end of March. The past month and a half has included a few birthdays, some old and new friends of the Fellows, and so much more!

Happy Birthday Madison Hardy!


Celebrating birthdays is a favorite Fellow's tradition. And the most fun birthdays are those that are a surprise. Since Madison's birthday falls after the program ends, so we surprised her with a birthday celebration in February. While we missed her initial reaction when everyone sang "Happy Birthday," the surprised look in the photo is still priceless! 

Rodeo!


The Fellows enjoyed a trip to the Rodeo in Winston-Salem, taking in a local tradition and having some fun together! 

Round Table 



Weekly gatherings hosted by generous community members remain a beloved tradition. A big thank you to Brooklyn Runyan and Miranda Chiang, Peter and Cyndy Barnes, Owen and Michelle Wood, Justin and Danette Edgar, Rob and Becky Paynter, Mitch and Elaine Garrison, and Dharma Brothers for their hospitality! While we don’t have photos from every gathering, we do have some fun highlights. Peter and Owen were special musical guests. And a few of us got to play in the Garrison's pond. 

We actually have a few spots left for this Spring so if you're interested in hosting a Round Table, please reach out! 


Work


It's sometimes tough to capture the Fellows at work, but we were able to catch a special moment when Drew presented about a program started by Dr. Parker-Autry during the Challenge 100 poster showcase at the Atrium’s Year of Belonging celebration.


Happy Birthday Ellie!



Celebrating Ellie was a joy! The Fellows surprised her with a homemade cheesecake at Round Table and her mom brought another cake when she visited for the weekend. Cheers to Ellie!


Carolina Cocktail


The Fellows dressed in their finest and joined several other programs for the second annual Carolina Cocktail. It was a fun night mingling with several other programs in our region. 


Spring is here...almost


With warmer weather ahead, the Fellows have been enjoying local hiking spots. We’re all excited for the longer days and more sunshine!


Leader Lunch



It's truly amazing all the incredible people the Fellows get to interact with each week. We are so grateful that such remarkable leaders come to share not only their career journey but their personal stories as well. Thanks to Joanna Lyall, Bo Brookby, Katherine Caster (who graciously rescheduled due to a "snow" day), Melissa Parker, Jon Musser, and Mike McGilvary. 


Happy Birthday Eliza!



Fortunately, we were able to celebrate sweet Eliza before we leave the country. Multiple cakes for multiple birthday celebrations - clearly, these Fellows enjoy celebrating one another! 


Applications


We are currently accepting applications for our 2025-2026 class - our tenth class! Above, Madison is confused as to why someone wouldn't apply. If you or someone you know is interested you can apply here.


Pray!

From March 20-27, the Fellows will be traveling to Ecuador in partnership with Education Equals Hope. This is our third year working together, and we’re excited about all that God will do. We’ll have updates when we return.


In the meantime, you can enjoy some of these outtakes....



















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