Stories

Shon has been a PCS Warrior since 10th grade. Shon said that when he moves on he will miss his friends at PCS. His favorite memories during his time here revolve around athletics. Shon was a member of the soccer and basketball teams. A meaningful scripture verse to Shon is Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Shon has been attending Vo Tech the past year and will be looking to attend a trade school in the fall for a program in automotive technology. We wish you the best, Shon! Well done, Warrior!

Matthew is another PCS Warrior who is getting ready to fly! He has been at PCS for six years and has been involved in athletics--soccer, basketball, and men's volleyball--as well as student leadership, serving as a class officer and in student government. Matthew is also an Eagle Scout and a member of the Lawrence County Sportsman Association.

There are many memories students make at PCS. When asked about his favorite memories, Matthew mentioned he is grateful that he met and was mentored by Cole Wilson, a former student. Matthew also mentioned that he is thankful that he was a part of getting the men's volleyball team started. When we asked Matthew what he will miss about PCS, he said he will miss the teachers and a few students in particular. Matthew had some words of wisdom for younger students. He said, “Have fun when you're younger, because when you are a senior, all you want to do is sleep.”

We like to hear what students value from their time at PCS. Matthew mentioned that he values the great environment at PCS.  Also, something valuable he learned at PCS is that “being right isn't the most important thing.” A scripture verse that is meaningful to Matthew right now is Revelation 3:19-21 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

In the fall Matthew is headed to Norwich University to study Computer and Electrical Engineering. Matthew, you will be missed! Well done, Warrior!

Liz is one of our Class of 2024 graduates, and she has been at PCS for five years.  Liz has had many fond memories while at PCS. She says that she loved all the sports memories she made, such as the super-fun themed volleyball games and the Ohio tournament where the team mostly lost their games but still had a great experience. Liz also remembered that her class raised money for missions week and the reward was to play hide-and-seek in school, which was great until the reward was banned.  

On a more serious note, Liz said that what she will miss about PCS is the good Godly community of people because everyone helped her to grow in her faith. When asked what she values about receiving a Christian education, Liz said, “I love, as I said, the Godly community we are surrounded with and the amazing education we get not only about God and Christianity, but about other things in that realm that we dug deeper into so we could better understand. Even the other subjects we learned were clearly taught, and we dug deep so that we could truly understand.”  When asked what the most valuable thing she has learned at PCS specifically, Liz replied, “I was honestly scared to have Mr. Wise this year, but it turns out I actually really enjoyed having his class this year and last year. I loved going through the book of Ecclesiastes. This year we have learned about different ways we can evangelize and approach people to help lead them to Christ and the gospel--it was very beneficial.” A meaningful scripture verse to Liz is Psalm 143:8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. 

Liz had some advice for students in the grades below her. She said, “Keep pushing through. I know school may get boring or hard but in the end you will truly appreciate what you have learned and worked for. Time goes by fast, so before you know it, you will be graduating as well.”

This summer Liz will be working at a kids' camp and then plans to continue working at the nursing home where she is currently employed until she figures out where God is leading her.  We have no doubt that Liz will make an impact in the world serving wherever God leads her. Well done, Warrior!

John has been at PCS for three years and has made the most of them! John is on the soccer, basketball, and men's volleyball teams at PCS. In his senior year, he has been a captain on the soccer and basketball teams. He said that his memories associated with athletics are his favorite memories from PCS. John added that he will greatly miss his friends as they all go off to college. When asked what he valued the most about going to a Christian school, John replied that the small class sizes make for good connections with those in the school community. 

In the fall, John will be attending Geneva to study political science. We will miss John's easy-going personality and wish him the very best as he moves forward from PCS. Well done, Warrior! 

This “Well Done Warrior” spotlight is on Selah, who has been at PCS for 12 years. She has been very involved with volleyball, both at PCS and outside school. She is also on the Yearbook committee, and is a member of Student Council and National Honor Society. 

Selah said she has many good memories at PCS, but some of her favorites are from this year's Senior Wilderness Trip. She said that after she graduates, she will really miss seeing her friends every day and the tightly-knit community at PCS. She advises current underclassmen at PCS to enjoy their years at PCS because they go by quickly!

Something Selah values about her education at PCS is knowing that her teachers are invested in her as a person, not just as a student. She also said that the most valuable thing she has learned at PCS is the teaching about how to interpret the world we live in through a biblical worldview. A meaningful scripture passage to Selah is Micah 6:8, He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? 

In the fall, Selah will be attending Houghton University to study Pre-Physical Therapy and also to play volleyball. May God bless your endeavors, Selah!

Tim is one of our seniors graduating in 2024. He has been attending PCS for 12 years, and indicated that his favorite memories are those with his friends, which is what he said he will miss the most about PCS. Tim has been involved in soccer and basketball at PCS. He was a captain on both teams and was also named the MVP of the boys' basketball team. Tim also said that the thing he values the most about PCS is the community here. When Tim was asked what the most valuable thing he learned at PCS, he replied, “Most things from Dr. Cost”. A meaningful scripture verse to Tim is Psalm 118:24, This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

In the fall, Tim will be attending Slippery Rock University, and he plans to major in Sports Management. We wish you the best in all of your endeavors, Tim!