Baccalaureate 2023

Jena Baty

Daughter of Kelly and Marritta Baty

Graduating from Broome High School Jena was National High School Honors and National Technical Honors student. Jenna was selected as the co-president of the National Technical Honors Society. Jenna is graduating high school with the completion on six college courses and her state board cosmetology license.

After Graduation plans to attend Limestone University to obtain her masters degree in secondary English education. Jenna will also continue to use her cosmetology license throughout college and once she graduates college.

Rachell Bishop Jones

Daughter of Pam Jones

Graduating from Spartanburg High School as an early graduate

After graduation Rachell is attending Cosmetology school

Kaitlyn Broke Ridings

Daughter of Eric and Lucretia Ridings

Graduating from South Carolina Connections Academy with Honors

After school Kaitlyn plans to pursue a career in Pet Health and grooming

Gracie Sellars

Daughter of Chris and Lori Sellars

Graduating from South Carolina Connections Academy as a member of the national Honor Society

After graduation Gracie plans to become a dietitian

Emma Showen

Daughter of Kris and Andrea Showen

Graduating from Chesnee High School

 Palmetto Scholar

 Moody Garner Athletic Scholarship,

 South Carolina High School Athletic League Academic Award,

 2023 Chesnee High School Senior Class Hall of Fame

 Member of the 2020 Chesnee High School State Champion Volleyball Team

After graduation Emma plans to attend Anderson University and major in Kinesiology, studying to be a Physical Therapist.

TJ Turner

Son of Todd and Shannon Turner

Graduating from the School of Music at the University of Memphis where he received a Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Voice Performance with a cognate in Opera Stage Direction.

After graduation, Dr. Turner plans to return to his hometown of Spartanburg, SC, where he will be teaching private voice lessons to students of all ages and performing with local and regional opera companies while he completes his search for a full-time university teaching position.