Loving Life Summer Edition 2014 Volume 8.7 | Page 9

Feature Article

Next Level—New Seasons:
A focus on LFCC’s Graduates
by Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls

We thank God for his favor as we celebrate promotions in school and at work; graduations from all
educational levels, and the elevations in our lives that have occurred throughout this past year. At the
LFCC Scholarship Luncheon, held on July 12, 2014, the LFCC family was blessed to honor three
2014 high school graduates: Yakira Christy, Darryn Garner, and Dante Green, Jr. We also honored
college graduate Aliyah Johnson, who gave a powerful and inspiring keynote address. Dante Green,
Jr. graduated from Perry Hall High School and will be entering Morgan State University’s Engineering Program in the fall. Below, we hear directly from three of the graduates as they reflect on what
brought them to this next level, and discuss their plans as they enter a new season in their lives.
Interview with Yakira Christy
Q) Tell me a little about yourself and your childhood
A) I was raised in Harford County, Maryland for most of my life. I am the oldest girl on both my mom’s and
my dad's side. I have always liked sketching and writing songs and poems.
Q) What high school did you graduate from?
A) I graduated from New Town High School in Owings Mills, MD.
Q) What college do you plan to attend in the fall? What area do you plan to pursue / major in while in college?
A) I will be attending Harford Community College in the fall. I plan to study Business Administration.
Q) Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
A) In five years, I plan to be working hard on a clothing and music career. I also hope to help children and
teens in some way.
Q) How has your relationship with God and with LFCC influenced your life to this point?
A) God has always been a part of my life and continues to be today. He allows me to grow in faith and peace
and He is still helping me to grow. LFCC has been in my life for almost seven years and has always been there
for me and my family. They have impacted me in a positive and productive way.

Interview with Darryn Garner
Q) Tell me a little about yourself and your childhood
A) I grew up in Randallstown, MD, in Baltimore County. I have one brother and two sisters. If there was anything to know about my childhood, I would say it was fun and a lot of basketball!