Providence Preparatory School

Senior Spotlight #22: Kiley Lehmann!

Kiley is the daughter of Brian and Miranda Lehmann. After graduation, she plans to become an EMT and study Sonography. Her favorite memory at Providence was getting to spend time with her class at the Rhetoric Retreat.

Senior Spotlight #21: Cristian LaBoy!

Cristian is the son of Jesus and Tanya LaBoy. Following graduation, he plans to attend community college to complete his core coursework while exploring interests in biomedical engineering and real estate investment. The experience of going to Italy with the senior class allowed a cherished opportunity to strengthen existing friendships and develop new relationships.

Senior Spotlight #20: Liam Wills!

Liam is the son of Hale and Lora Wills. He plans to take a gap year working with Youth with a Mission before attending Texas A&M for biomedical engineering to pursue a degree in medicine. A favorite Providence memory was being a cow in the school play.

Senior Spotlight #19: Addie Garcia!

Addie is the daughter of Gene and Mary Garcia. She plans to attend Baylor University in pursuit of a degree in Biochemistry while following a pre-med track. Addie's favorite memory of Providence was her Senior year Rhetoric Retreat and exploring Italy with her classmates. She loved growing closer to her classmates, chaperones, and the world around her.

Senior Spotlight #18: Mia Leavelle!

Mia is the daughter of Randy and Susie Leavelle. She will attend Texas A&M University in College Station, where she plans to major in Human Development and Family Sciences. A favorite Providence memory has been “losing my voice every year after a fun day at Spring Fest.”

Senior Spotlight #17: Kyler Hedderly!

Kyler is the son of Mitch and Mandy Hedderly. He has enlisted in the U.S. Navy with a contract to pursue the SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman) program. “My favorite memory from Providence is playing drums in my band in the Rhetoric Retreat Talent Show.”

Senior Spotlight #16: Samuel Hunter Herring!

Hunter is the son of Billy and Amanda (or AJ) Herring. Hunter plans to continue building his lawncare business, Herring Lawn & Landscape, while working nights as a Bell County Correctional Officer, gaining experience in the law enforcement community until he is of age to attend police academy. Hunter desires to impact troubled teens when he encounters them in difficult situations. Hunter loved having his friend's grandmother, Mrs. Hedderly, and Mrs. Porterfield as teachers, but his favorite memories were at Spring Fest, specifically his sophomore year with his sister, Grace, and good friend Joshua Porterfield.

Senior Spotlight #14: Amelia Avery!

Amelia is the daughter of Matt and Stevi Avery. She plans to attend Blinn College on a transfer plan to Texas A&M, with plans for a future in law enforcement . One of Amelia's favorite moments was being mentioned in a senior's graduation speech when she was in 5th grade. The story, about spending time in House Lunch together, shows the amazing power of the house system to bring students together, young and old.

Senior Spotlight #13: Barrett Howell!

Barrett is the son of Mike and JoAnna Howell. In the fall, Barrett will attend Texas Tech University, where he will major in Biology, on a Pre-Medicine track, with a minor in Business. Barrett's favorite school memories are playing music at Rhetoric Retreat and JCL, as well as the Senior Capstone Trip to Italy.

Senior Spotlight #12: Josiah Bailey!

Josiah is the son of Rob and Emily Bailey. He plans to attend LeTourneau University, majoring in Civil Engineering as an Honors College student. His favorite memories from Providence include the Rhetoric Retreats and the Wilderness Retreat with the 8th graders, where he really enjoyed getting to know some of the 8th grade boys.