Prince Avenue Christian School (Official)

One of the most meaningful moments of Prince Avenue Christian School’s graduation ceremony is the opportunity for Prince alumni to present diplomas to their children who are graduating. Designated as Legacy Graduates, these students are a meaningful reminder of the lasting impact of a Prince education and the strong family connections that continue across generations.

This year, three members of the Class of 2026 received their diplomas from their fathers, all proud Prince alumni. Coty Carson received her diploma from her father, Ben Carson (‘98). Brooks David’s diploma was presented by his father, Clark David (‘93), and Drew Payne received his diploma from his father, Matt Payne (‘94).

We celebrate these legacy families and the rich tradition they represent as we welcome the Class of 2026 into the Prince Alumni Association.

The Prince graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 was a truly special time for graduates, their parents, and many friends and family who came to celebrate this special group. The Class of 2026 will be greatly missed, but we are excited to see all that lies ahead for them.

To see all of the pictures from Graduation Day, visit our school picture gallery: https://princeave.smugmug.com/2025-2026-School/Class-of-2026/Graduation-for-the-Class-of-2026

Prince lower school science teacher Jerry Taylor was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame. This lifetime achievement award honors outstanding educators who have dedicated their careers to serving Georgia’s youth and adults through agricultural education.

Mr. Taylor recently retired from Prince Avenue Christian School after a distinguished 40-year teaching career. More than 20 of those years were spent in Madison County with the final four years of his career at Prince. He also served as a North Region Forestry Teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Director for Georgia Agricultural Education.

In his four decades in agricultural education, Mr. Taylor mentored hundreds of students, helping many earn the State FFA Degree and American FFA Degree while developing award-winning teams in a variety of agricultural competitions.

Mr. Taylor explains that his love for agriculture helped him overcome a fear of public speaking. “I quickly found that I love teaching and doing hands-on learning. I also love seeing students get excited about learning.”

Lower school principal Becky Callaway says it has been a privilege to have Mr. Taylor conclude his distinguished career at Prince. “It is not unusual to see our lower school science students around campus completing lessons with Mr. Taylor that allow them to experience science in the real world. He will be greatly missed at Prince.”

Mr. Taylor was recognized during the 98th Georgia FFA State Convention, held in Macon, Georgia, in April 2026.

Prince Avenue Christian School is proud to recognize Dining Services Director Alex Zamora-Barrios and the entire SAGE Dining Services team for earning placement on the SAGE Golden Leaf Honor Roll. This distinction recognizes dining programs that achieve exceptional marks in comprehensive performance evaluations and reflects excellence in food quality, customer service, nutrition, safety, and overall program management.

Prince was the only school in its region to receive this honor, making the recognition an especially noteworthy achievement for the school’s dining program. Through SAGE’s commitment to excellence and the leadership of Zamora-Barrios, Prince students and staff enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals prepared and served with care each day.

The Golden Leaf Honor Roll recognition reflects the dedication of the dining team and its ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for the Prince community. The school is grateful for the positive impact the SAGE team has on campus and for the role it plays in supporting the health and well-being of students and staff.

Prince Avenue Christian School recognizes the important role that our competent and qualified staff plays in our school community. Through the support of a generous donor, Prince honors one staff member each year with the Servant’s Heart Award. Using an acronym for the word HEART, the recipient of this award is recognized for demonstrating humility, encouragement, authenticity, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

This year’s Servant’s Heart Award was presented to front office receptionist Holly Covington. In her important role in the front office, Mrs. Covington is often the first person to greet students, parents, prospective families, and community members. She works tirelessly to help keep the school running smoothly—whether welcoming guests, conducting visitor background screenings, issuing campus badges, coordinating student pickups, transferring calls, or assisting families and faculty with a variety of needs. Through it all, she maintains a positive attitude and a servant-minded spirit.

Holly has served at Prince for four years and has also worked as a substitute teacher, library assistant, director of before-school care, and after-school care counselor. Her willingness to serve wherever needed and her commitment to supporting students, families, and colleagues have made her a valued member of the Prince community. Mrs. Covington exemplifies the heart of this award through her faithful service, genuine care for others, and dedication to glorifying Christ in her daily work.

A meaningful highlight of Prince’s graduation day is the return of alumni who come to celebrate siblings and family members as they join the Prince Alumni Association. This year, more than 20 graduates in the Class of 2026 follow in the footsteps of family members who previously graduated from Prince. We are proud to welcome them into the Prince Alumni Family!

Click here to see all of the "All in the Family" Prince Alumni pictures from graduation day: https://princeave.smugmug.com/2025-2026-School/Alumni/All-in-the-Family-Graduation-Pictures

The Class of 2026 and their parents enjoyed a wonderful evening together at Senior Supper — one final school celebration before Saturday’s graduation. Students enjoyed a delicious dinner provided by SAGE Dining, watched a montage video highlighting each member of the class, and shared in a special time of prayer as parents prayed blessings over their students. It was a meaningful evening celebrating a truly special group of seniors!

Many thanks to our senior parents for partnering with Prince in your child’s education and for the many ways you have supported our school community through the years.

Prince Avenue Christian School will hold the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16th, at 10:00 am in the Prince Avenue Baptist Church Worship Center. Rev. Thomas Settles will give the charge to graduates.

The Prince Class of 2026 has 67 graduates, accumulating 1302 semester hours in dual enrollment college credit and 123 Advanced Placement classes. Additionally, the Class of 2026 applied to approximately 172 colleges, and 93% are on track to receive the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. The class has accomplished many regional and state fine arts and athletic accolades throughout their tenure at the school and includes eight college athletic signees and one appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and their parents on all of their impressive accomplishments.

The graduation ceremony will be available to view on live stream at the following link: www.pacslive.com

Prince Avenue Christian School has named the top award recipients of the Class of 2026: Brooks David – Valedictorian, Carly Land – Salutatorian, and Aidan Campbell – Epistle Award Recipient.

Brooks David is the 2026 Valedictorian. He is the son of Ashlie and Clark David and has attended Prince for 14 years. He is a member of the National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Thespian Society, and Tri-M Honor Society. His honors include the DAR Good Citizen Award, the Georgia Certificate of Merit, and nomination to the Governor’s Honors Program. Brooks has been actively involved in Performing Arts, Voices of Prince, Extemporaneous Speaking, and varsity football, and he was selected as a homecoming court representative. He attends Prince Avenue Baptist Church where he volunteers each summer with Camp 78. Brooks has received an appointment to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point and plans to major in civil engineering and minor in Spanish.

Carly Land is the 2026 Salutation. She is the daughter of Kathryn and Byron Land and has attended Prince for 13 years. She is a member of the National Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Tri-M Society and is a Georgia Merit Scholar. Carly is an integral part of the Prince Bands, having earned multiple honors, including 1st Chair District Honor Band and All-State Band. In addition, Carly has participated in Academic Team and Varsity Tennis. She attends Prince Avenue Baptist Church, where she volunteers in the nursery. Carly will attend the University of Georgia and major in avian biology and biological sciences while on the pre-veterinary track.

Aidan Campbell received the 2026 Prince Epistle Award, given to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, best represents what Prince values more than anything else – a Christ-like spirit that manifests itself in a desire to grow in the Lord and serve others for the glory of God.

Aidan is the son of Leigh and Ross Campbell and has attended Prince for five years. He is in the National Beta Club (president), National Honor Society (president), National Art Honor Society, and Interact Club. He is the senior class president, is a Barnabas mentor, was selected by his peers as Mr. PACS, and was on the varsity football, JV tennis, and track and field teams. Aidan attends Athens Church, where he leads a small group of middle school boys. In addition, he serves at library-STEM camps at Prince. Aidan will attend Georgia Tech, where he plans to study mechanical engineering.