April Update
Although these Fellows are about to graduate, we want to show you all what we were up to this past month. The Spring has a way of being packed full and also, flying by too quick. We have much to celebrate!
Round Table
As the weather has started to warm up, we've been able to eat outside quite a bit and we are loving it! Our gracious hosts this month were: David + Shannon Rainey, Peter + Cyndy Barnes, Nancy + Rich Keshian, and Deanne + Jeff Trollinger.
The Rainey's back porch is one of the Fellow's favorite spots to be!
Peter joined Ned leading us in worship.
Miracle Heights Adventure
One of the many perks of living on the Crossnore campus is we are just a short walk to their Miracle Heights Adventure Course. They are open to the public so be sure to check out them out!
Eggstravaganza!
Although Covid has prevented us from doing more events with our neighbors here at Crossnore, we were excited to get back together for fun and games. Even though we planned this event for the children, I think we had just as much fun.
It was a windy day for egg dying but we made it work!
Our artist, Elisabeth, taking egg dying to the next level!
Egg relay!
More egg smashing!
Krishauna, we appreciate your partnership and all you do to serve the children here!
Easter
During this weekend of celebration, the Fellows found many ways to celebrate!
Louise's mom, Jen, came to town and they had some special time with Sarah and her mom, Laura.
The Fellows always love celebrating with good food!
The Snow family hosted an adult Easter egg hunt!
Three Lukes!
The Ericksons and Wittenbergs are long-time family friends!
Louise's brother, Luke, enjoyed time at the Fellows house.
Sunrise service
Easter lunch at the Turner's with current Fellows and Alumni!
Easter bash at Owen's!
Leader Lunch
We had another month with an all-star lineup. We had the honor of being with Gary Gunderson, Jay Helvey, Stephen Edwards + Beau Burns, and Keith Vest.
Since we met Gary at the Bailey Power Plant several of us decided to grab coffee on this beautiful Spring day!
David Barksdale also joined us for Jay's lunch. So fun!
Classes
This month, we wrapped up communication skills with Frank McNair. We've also had Nigel Alston lead us is Dale Carnegie Leadership classes. Jeff Trollinger was with us for a couple weeks discussing Finances 101, and Steve Angle joined us for our last two classes of the year!
Team work
Celebrations
We had so much to celebrate this past month: birthdays, awards, new jobs, and proposal!!
Happy Birthday Ismael!
Sarah's birthday is this summer, but we surprised her with an early celebration.
Look at that cake!
Sarah was awarded a "Tripp's Hero" award for the kindness she exudes every day. We cannot think of anymore more fitting for this award. And, how special this is to her as Tripp was one of her heroes.
They are engaged!!! Caroline Wolfe and Garrett Briggs are engaged and we are over the moon excited for them! Garrett was a Fellow several years ago and Caroline was a Fellow last year.
This is a picture I took awhile ago at a birthday celebration for Caroline. You can't see her in this picture but as Ned is giving the toast, look at how Garrett looks at her! The sweetest!
Caleb will be joining the Baird team this summer!
Sydney will be furthering her dream of working in the hospitality industry as she starts her new job at Riverbirch this summer!
Put me in, Coach!
Wil has been working at FCDS this year (and will continue to next year). One of his favorite parts of the job has been the opportunity to coach Lacrosse. Go Furies!
Sorry Coach, my girls were more interested in playing with their Fellow friends than watching the game.
National Conference
For the first time since 2019, the Fellows were able to gather in Washington DC for the national Fellows conference hosted by The Fellows Initiative. During this time, all Fellows programs from across the country gather together.
Roadtrip!
Mallory and Miranda connected in DC a little early to do some exploring.
Not a bad stop for a morning run.
Sydney's parents hosted the Fellows for lunch on their way back!
A new way of reading, I guess?
Out and About
The Fellows have been trying to soak up their last few weeks together by enjoying some of their favorite spots around town.
Caroline and Louise ran a half marathon together!
Best burger in town?
Celebrating Jen Sanders birthday!
Feeding the llamas in a unique way.
Recruitment
Jamo and Sarah think you should consider being a Winston-Salem Fellow. We still have a few spots left for our 2022-2023! You can apply on our website: wsfellows.com.
Giving
We are incredibly grateful for the many supporters of this program. If you are interested in making a donation, please visit our website: wsfellows.com/give
In next month's update we will have graduation, our mission trip to Alaska, and much more. Stay tuned! For now, I will leave you with this photo dump:
