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Halifax Academy Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:

Miranda Christine Braswell is a National Senior Beta Club, Monogram Club, Octagon Club, and Quiz Bowl Team member. She has been active in our Student Government Association and currently serves as SGA color guard captain. Miranda has also been on our journalism staff, creating the school’s yearbook. During her time at HA, she participated in varsity cheer and softball. She was on the Shooting Team as well. Miranda was recently crowned prom queen.

Outside of school, Miranda dances with the Myrick School of Dance and particularly enjoys hip hop. She has been a dance instructor for the Myrick School of Dance for three years. Miranda also has participated in competitive cheer with Roanoke Valley Cheer in grades 8-10. Additionally, she worked as a pharmacy technician for Drugco. She was a little sister and participated in the Distinguished Young Women’s organization. Miranda played softball with the Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League since she was four.

In Miranda’s spare time, she loves being involved in a variety of activities and helping others when she can. She attends Shiloh Methodist Church of Gaston, where she is involved in the Conference Youth Ministry and the Conference Council of Youth Ministries. She has been a representative for the Heritage District, planning and assisting staff with conference youth events. Miranda has especially enjoyed her volunteer work with Dylan Moore Days Celebration and Safe Kids Halifax County over the years.

Miranda plans to attend Appalachian State University in the fall and major in Exercise Science. Her goal is to obtain her doctorate in physical therapy. Miranda is the daughter of Michelle and Michael Braswell from Roanoke Rapids. She has one younger sister, Mariah.

Congratulations, Miranda!

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Halifax Academy Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
 
George “Haden” Pendleton is a member of the National Senior Beta Club. He has worked for the family business, GEP IV Farms, all his life. In Haden’s spare time, he enjoys hunting and fishing.
 
Haden is the son of Mandy and Eddie Pendleton from Scotland Neck. He has one younger brother, Cooper. Haden plans to attend Edgecombe Community College in the fall and major in Agribusiness Technology.
 
Congratulations, Haden!

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Halifax Academy Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
 
Connor Barklee Hammack is the vice president of our Monogram Club. He has participated in football and baseball during his time at HA. Connor received All-Conference Awards in football for three seasons and All-State recognition during his senior year in football. He participated in the fourth annual North Carolina vs. Virginia 8-man All-Star game and the 2024 Gatlinburg All-American Bowl.
 
Connor has worked for his family’s business, Quality Landscape Solutions, for the past seven years and plans to continue this career upon graduation. He enjoys hunting and playing slow-pitch softball in his spare time. Connor is also a volunteer coach for coach-pitch recreation baseball.
 
Connor is the son of Cortney and Jeremy Hammack from Gaston. He has two older siblings, Karlee and Braxton.
 
Congratulations, Connor!

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Halifax Academy Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
 
Jacob Alan Spence is a National Senior Beta Club member. Additionally, he is a charter member of our newly established Spanish Club. Jacob has also participated in the Monogram Club lettering in varsity football.
 
Jacob was also on the Shooting Team during his time at HA. He has received many accolades while participating on our Shooting Team and was recently a first-place team member in District 3. He also achieved District 3 Overall Individual Champion recognitions during his junior and senior years. Jacob recently competed in the North Carolina Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament.
 
Outside of school, Jacob volunteers with the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, frequently taking combat-wounded veterans on fishing and hunting excursions. He has participated in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the Eagle Scout rank. Jacob has worked as a parts associate for Buddy Isles Tire and Automotive for three years. In Jacob’s spare time, he enjoys hunting and fishing.
 
Jacob is the son of Michelle and Tim Spence of Littleton. He plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall and major in Forest Management with a concentration in Production.
 
Congratulations, Jacob!

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Halifax Academy Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
 
Watkins Ellis Crew has been actively involved in HA’s Student Government Association throughout high school, most recently serving twice as the student body chaplain. He has also held the position of secretary for the Monogram Club and president of the Octagon Club. He has supported various volunteer projects at HA through his club participation. For the past two years, Watkins was a journalism staff member, contributing to the school’s yearbook. This year, he has taken on the role of yearbook editor. Additionally, Watkins has been a dedicated supporter of the Vikings at sporting events and other activities, appearing as "Harold," the school mascot.
During Watkins’ time at Halifax Academy, he participated on the varsity cross country and swim teams, earning All-Conference Awards in swimming. He was also a shooting team member from grades 7 to 10.
 
Outside of school, Watkins has worked as a pharmacy technician at Drugco for the past two years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and hunting. Last summer, he participated in the Volunteen Program at ECU Health North Hospital. He is also a member of Victory Baptist Church, where he particularly enjoys youth group activities.
 
Watkins is the son of Melissa and Ellis Crew from Pleasant Hill. He has two younger siblings, Wyatt and Ellington. He plans to attend Campbell University in the fall and major in pre-pharmacy, with the aspiration of becoming a pharmacist.
 
Congratulations, Watkins!
 
 
 
 
 
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