Ross Larkins

Ross Larkins


Age:13
Grade: 8
School: Blendon

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: tennis
Favorite class or subject(s): reading

My friends would tell you that I am: funny

My dream career would be: fighter pilot
My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: the lock-in
One thing people probably don’t know about me: i play tennis

For lunch today, I ate: a dagwood sandwich

The last movie I saw was: the blind side
The celebrity I would most like to meet: tom hanks

The best family vacation we took was to: Rome

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: empanadas

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: the story about Job

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: math

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: do ur hw

Maxie Beachler

Maxie Beachler
Age:17
Grade:11
School: Westerville South (woo woo)

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: I take art classes, I'm in FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). I love soccer, cooking, tennis, etc.

Favorite class or subject(s): My favorite class would be lunch but I'll instead go with art.

My friends would tell you that I am: alittle crazy and funny?

My dream career would be: professional chef, something involved with traveling or the ocean. I have no clue.

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: getting involved/going with my church friends to Skyview Ranch

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I will read a comic book from time to time

For lunch today, I ate: an assortment of food (a very large assortment)

The last movie I saw was: You've Got Mail : )

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Bobby Flay or Matthew Macfadyen

The best family vacation we took was to: Disney World of course

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Graeter's Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Icecream.

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: hmm... maybe charades?

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: Noah's story

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: high school and everything it includes

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: School goes by so fast, so use that time to get as far ahead academically as you can. And of course, be yourself. Really.

Evan Beachler

Evan Shea Beachler
Age: 17
Grade: Jubilistic Junior
School: Westerville South (The BEST there is)

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: A lot, let's just put it at that.

Favorite class or subject(s): I like gym. And lunch.


My friends would tell you that I am: A cool, suave, sophisticated character? :-P or a dork A US Army Airborne Ranger! HOOAH!

My dream career would be:


My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Kalahari, definitely.


One thing people probably don’t know about me: I like ballroom dancing. (Please don't leak this to anyone.)

For lunch today, I ate: 2 sanwiches, pretzels, carrots, banana, cookies, a granola bar.....all i can think of.


The last movie I saw was: DARK KNIGHT!!!


The celebrity I would most like to meet: Sam Worthington


The best family vacation we took was to: New Jersey


If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Pumpkin Pie, hands down.


My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: The dreaded Mingle, Mingle, Mingle.


My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;be men of courage; be strong."


The hardest thing about being a teenager is:


A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Confidence and maturity are gifts from the Lord. By watching us highschoolers, I hope you all can gain experience and lead those weaker than you in the faith.

Katherine Patrick

Katherine Patrick

Age: 18
Grade: 12
School: Thomas Worthington

Favorite class or subject(s): Native American and Independent Living

My friends would tell you that I am: Crazy and loud

My dream career would be: any career in which you do nothing for a lot of money

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Evan smacking Ryan B in the face with a dodge ball

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I rarely act my age

For lunch today, I ate: poptarts.....brown sugar

The last movie I saw was: at home?? Role Models

The celebrity I would most like to meet: probably Papa Roach

The best family vacation we took was to: Sunset Beach

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: chocolate cake

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: mingle mingle mingle

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: john 3:16

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: you think you are independent but then your mom has to sign you out of school for appointments

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: You are in middle school now, i doubt there is anymore jumping and being overly excited about anything

Dustin Evans

Dustin "D-Weezy" Evans

Age: 17
Grade: 11
School: Westerville North

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: Fishing, Hunting, and bowling.

Favorite class or subject(s): I'm a sucker for history.

My friends would tell you that I am: The most amazing person they know.

My dream career would be: Fishing for a living.

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Seeing Ryan jack up his leg in front of 600+ people.

One thing people probably don’t know about me: My favorite color is purple.

For lunch today, I ate: NEW CHINA EXPRESS!

The last movie I saw was: paranormal activity.

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Gerald Swindle.

The best family vacation we took was to: Tennessee.

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: brownies.

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Family fued.

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: The whole book of proverbs.

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Having a cerfew.

High Schoolers Only: A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Stay true to who you are

Lacey Swenson

Lacey Swenson

Age:14
Grade: 8th
School: VCS home school

Favorite class or subject: science

My friends would tell you that I am: nice and sweet

My dream career would be: to raise a family

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Baby sitting (parents' night out)

One thing people probably don’t know about me: all my illnesses

For lunch today, I ate: hot pocket

The last movie I saw was: matilda

The celebrity I would most like to meet: rascal flatts

The best family vacation we took was to: atwood lake

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: i dont know

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: i like all the verse in mattew

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: knowing who your true friends are

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: to stay away from big problems

Jordan Swenson

Jordan Swenson

Age:15
Grade: 9th
School: VCS home school

Favorite class or subject(s): spanish

My friends would tell you that I am: very outgoing

My dream career would be: lawyer

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: the girls sleepover at jamie's house!

One thing people probably don’t know about me: is the medical problems that i have

For lunch today, I ate: chicken salad sandwich

The last movie I saw was: G-force

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Shania Twain

The best family vacation we took was to: Hocking Hills

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: black raseberrie chocolate chunk ice cream:)

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: mingle mingle

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: Ephesians 6:10-17

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: fitting in with others

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: to keep your head high and always talk to God as a friend not only as God also ALWAYS believe in yourself even if someone else doesn't.

Lauren Patrick

Lauren Nicole Patrick

Age: 13
Grade: 8
School: Kilbourne Middle School

List any sports/clubs/activities in which you are involved:  gymnastics

Favorite class or subject(s): math & gym

My friends would tell you that I am: unique and energetic:)


My dream career would be: to be a beautician

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: spontanious combustion with david:)


One thing people probably don’t know about me: my favorite color is NOT PINK

For lunch today, I ate: chilli and a cookie

The last movie I saw was: avatar 3D

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Christopher Meloni

The best family vacation we took was to: the Grand Canyon

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: carrot cake or no bake cookies yum

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples


My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: john 3:16 it has so much meaning

The hardest thing about being a middle schooler is: drama with friends

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell to younger kids:  generally if someon does this to you they have a low slf esteem and just need to get it out some how by making their peers feel like crap. And don't care about what other people think. just b yourself.

David Keith

David Keith

Age: 16
Grade: 10
School: Northside Christian School


List any sports/clubs/activities in which you are involved: B-ball, Track


Favorite class or subject: English Lit.


My friends would tell you that I am: Funny


My dream career would be: Traveling the world


My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Urban Hope


One thing people probably don’t know about me: I like the word Pumpernickle

For lunch today, I ate: Chipotle


The last movie I saw was: Slumdog Millionaire


The celebrity I would most like to meet: Tim Burton


The best family vacation we took was to: Washington, D.C.


If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Apple Pie


My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Battle of the Sexes


My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice." Philippians 4:4


The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Peer Pressure


A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Just have fun, keep the course, and above all, trust in the Lord and never forget Him.

Kate Beachler

Kate Beachler
Age: 17
Grade: 11
School: Westerville South Highschool (ahem the BEST one).


List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: Soccer, key club, art, FCA, cooking club, swimming, theater.


Favorite class or subject(s): Art (painting), English Lit.


My friends would tell you that I am: Quirky, artistic, aanndd fun-loving? ha haa


My dream career would be: An art director for a magazine or something involving traveling.


My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Hearing Troy and Mindy's news of their pregnancy :)


One thing people probably don’t know about me: I'm a nerd and I love reading Popular Science, and classic literature.


For lunch today, I ate: I had some water, Kashi bar, pretzels, an apple and some peppers. yumm


The last movie I saw was: Leap Year! with Amy Adams (me recomiendo).


The celebrity I would most like to meet: Bobby Flay or Roger Federer.


The best family vacation we took was to: New Jersey


If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: if it was any dessert that was calorie free I would choose the double-chocolate cake from The Cheesecake Factory. It's so good it almost makes me sick!


My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: I think...no, I know! That this game permeats of the putrid stink of hatred, which it absorbed by osmosis due to the strong bitterness exuded of all who have played it. This game.... is Mingle Mingle Mingle.


My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: My favorite Bible story would have to be the one with Abraham. His willingness to just serve God on the highest level possible was amazing. He had just the most incredible level of servitude and trust in God with not only his destiny, but with his sons destiny, as well. That level of trust is what I'm striving for.


The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Realizing that the trivial stuff is just...well trivial. In the big scheme of things it doesn't even matter.


A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Don't worry so much about what people think! The people who have started anything worth while have always been the ones who didn't care about the oppinions of those who wanted to suppress their ambitions. But always help those who need it, and there will always be someone who does.

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