Micah 6:8 Leaders
Micah 6:8 Leaders
"He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you?
To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."
-Micah 6:8
Welcome to our Micah 6:8 Leaders campaign!
Throughout the fall and winter semesters, SSCA showcased some of our Micah 6:8 Leaders who are in Grades 6-12! Read their stories below and to learn more about our students and SSCA community.
What is a Micah 6:8 Leader?
A Micah 6:8 Leader is someone who impacts their community by showing others what it means to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. They are not conformed by the things of this world or want to exalt themselves above others. Instead, they show what true leadership looks like by serving others and exalting God above all else.
Micah 6:8 Student Leaders
Meet Anthony AndersonGrade 9
Anthony has been at SSCA for almost 11 years. According to Anthony, “a great leader is someone who can take responsibility for their actions. They not only focus on themselves, but they also focus on others.” He is currently making a difference in his community by leading by example. Anthony is currently in Youth Group and a counselor for Vacation Bible School. He also volunteers at his local church, Immaculate Conception Parish.
While at SSCA, Anthony has learned valuable skills that will help him in life after graduation. He is also grateful for his teachers who have been his mentors throughout his time at SSCA.
Meet Chase BowdreGrade 11
Chase has been at SSCA for almost 6 years. According to Chase, “a great leader is someone who is able to stand up for others and is sure of themselves. They also have confidence and are not afraid to look out for the underdog.” She is currently making a difference in her community by leading by example. Chase is currently the co-president of the Green Team, an educational club that empowers students to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, etc. She is also a part of the National Honor Society and helps out with service projects for Jack and Jill of America, an organization dedicated to the purpose of nurturing and developing children through leadership, education, and community service. Last summer, Chase also took the time to learn more about college and leadership by attending the College Prep Institute Program at Spelman College.
While at SSCA, Chase has learned that “you need to make sure you keep a good community around you. You must also do to others what you would have them do to you.”
While at SSCA, Chase has learned that “you need to make sure you keep a good community around you. You must also do to others what you would have them do to you.”
Meet Tyler FieldsGrade 7
Tyler has been at SSCA for almost 8 years. According to Tyler, “a great leader is someone who can inspire and motivate those around them.” He is currently making a difference in his community by being supportive towards others and leading by example. Tyler currently attends youth group at his church every week and was also on SSCA’s Junior Varsity Soccer Team in the fall. While at SSCA, Tyler has learned that “if you want to be a great leader, then you need to do small and meaningful things for others. You must also set manageable goals for yourself.”
Meet Reanna PhilemonGrade 10
Reanna has been at SSCA for almost 10 years. According to Reanna, “a great leader is someone who knows how to take responsibility for their actions and has a high morale. They also know what their followers need and can bring people together.” She is currently making a difference in her community by leading by example. Reanna currently volunteers at her church’s food drive and also helps with the clothing drive at her town library. While at SSCA, Reanna has learned that you have to work hard in order to succeed academically. She has also deepened her relationship with God while at SSCA and has learned when to fall back on Him.
Meet Jack DagleyGrade 10
Jack has been at SSCA for almost 13 years. According to Jack, “a great leader is someone who listens to their followers’ problems and makes decisions that are best for everyone. They also help guide everyone as well.” He is currently making a difference in his community by leading by example. Jack is currently helping run the Middle School makerspace, a space where Upper School students can create and design using tech equipment, such as 3-D printers. He also helped lead a flex club called Game Development, where students work on creating computer games from scratch using their coding and digital design skills. While at SSCA, Jack has learned that “it is important to show people kindness and to have patience with others no matter what.”
Meet Kevin GillGrade 11
Kevin has been at SSCA for almost 12 years, or as Kevin says, “since the dawn of time.” According to Kevin, “a great leader is someone you can depend on and lean on. You do not have to worry that they will let you down.” He is currently making a difference in his community by leading by example. Kevin is currently on the yearbook team as an editor and is also a part of the Prefect Council and the Green Team (Recycling Club). While at SSCA, Kevin has learned that “you always have a community to fall back on since SSCA cares about you and their students.”
Meet Susanna GrissomGrade 8
Susanna has been at SSCA for almost 2 years. According to Susanna, “a great leader is someone who stands up for others and is a light in the darkness. They are also someone who is respectful and lifts others up. A leader has the confidence and humility to strive towards their goal and helps others do the same.” She is currently making a difference in her community by serving at her church by volunteering for VBS, singing on stage, and helping with the childrens ministry. Susanna also volunteers with infants in the nursery at her church and is the Junior Varsity Team Captain for Volleyball. While at SSCA, Susanna has learned that it is important to be honest and focus on school, sports, and building relationships. She has also learned that “it is important to be humble to God and glorify Him in my actions towards teachers and students and to everyone around me.”
Meet Nick FasanoGrade 12
Nick has been at SSCA for almost 6 years, though with the amount that he’s grown both spiritually and mentally, it feels like he’s been here all his life. According to Nick, “a great leader stays motivated and perseveres when all others begin to falter, and can only hope that by their example they can raise the morale of their colleagues and finish the task at hand.”
Since he has always had a love of acting, he uses his talent to find ways to incorporate that into helping his community. Whether that be through starring as an evil villain in theater, through directing short films in our flex block, SSCA TV, or by providing supplementary skits to school assemblies such as Handbook meetings or being a co-host of the We-Believe-A-Thon, Nick is glad to put his ambitions to good use.
In his Senior year, Nick has also decided to help in more traditional ways, such as being a member of the Prefect Council and being an inductee of the National Honor Society. Beyond everything he could say about how SSCA teaches the importance of community and togetherness, Nick can confidently say that “SSCA taught me the importance of a smile. Sometimes while I’m walking through the halls someone will corner up to me and ask me why I’m always so happy. And, to be frank, I’m not; no one is. But I’m always smiling, which makes me look happy, which in turn makes others happy, and if there’s one thing in this world that makes me happy it’s making others happy. Smiling helps me persevere, and evidently it’s infectious so it makes others persevere as well. Smiling has always been important to me, but SSCA made me figure out why.”
Meet Hannah LopesGrade 7
Meet Christopher ThanjiGrade 6
Chris has been at SSCA for almost 6 years. According to Chris, “a great leader is someone who has the ability to stand up for others, persevere through trouble, is diligent in their work, and is helpful and kind.” Chris is currently making a difference in his school community by being generous towards others and serving his peers. He does this by standing up for what is right, resolving conflicts when needed, and helping his peers understand what is being taught in class. Chris also makes a difference in his church community by leading worship sessions during Sunday School. Not only does Chirs impact his school and church community, but he also shows leadership qualities at home as well. As the oldest sibling, Chris leads his younger siblings in the right direction and shows them love and support. He also celebrates them when they succeed. While at SSCA, Chris has learned that “it is important to always trust in God and to have him lead you. SSCA has also taught me a lot about God’s generosity and helped me realize how much he has given me. We should also always strive to be as close to God as we can and to be the best version of ourselves as possible. SSCA has also taught me that it is important to love others as I love myself.”
Meet Riley ChristianGrade 6
Riley has been at SSCA for 5 years. According to Riley, “a great leader is someone who is kind and considerate. They also put the needs of others before their own and make sure everyone does the right thing.” Riley is making a difference in her community by setting a good example for her peers by showing others what it looks like to worship and serve Jesus Christ. She does this by participating in Bonfire Worship events – community led worship nights where anyone can come and worship Jesus. Riley is also involved with her youth group at Grace Church in Avon and cannot wait to continue to show others what it looks like to glorify Jesus in everything she does. While at SSCA, Riley has learned what it means to be kind to others and that it is important to follow God’s plan over your own. She has also learned that you must put 100% effort in everything you do.
Meet Nazir TurneyGrade 8
Nazir has been at SSCA for 3 years. According to Nazir, “a great leader is someone who is nice and helps others. They are also someone who is always there for others.” Nazir is making a difference in his community by helping those in need. He serves others by donating food and other canned goods to the Randolph Food Pantry. While at SSCA, Nazir has learned the importance of spreading the gospel. He also learned that “it is important to always be nice to others, even when they are not nice to you. You should always treat others the way you want to be treated."
Meet Nola Sanchez
Grade 9
Nola has been at SSCA for almost 12 years. According to Nola, “a great leader is someone who wants to help others and have them succeed.” Nola is making a difference in her community by serving her peers and by setting a good example. She is currently setting a good example for the younger students by showing them that hard work pays off. Last year, Nola won the Academic Excellence Award for achieving the highest GPA in her grade. She currently participates in volleyball, choir, and is a part of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), which is a youth group that is open to all Upper School students and meets during flex period. While at SSCA, Nola has learned the importance of community. “It is so important to have people around to support you. SSCA has given me a community like that.”
