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Our Alumni

Heirway graduates are prepared to pursue opportunities for higher learning, and are regularly accepted to colleges and universities of their choosing. Below is a list of institutions of higher learning to which our current Seniors have been accepted, and which our past graduates have attended.

Alumni Spotlight

Jacob Wilson HCA Class of 2021 (Valedictorian)
Congratulations to Our 2021 Valedictorian Graduate, JACOB WILSON, who has earned a place on the Presidential List for high academics at the University of West Georgia this semester!
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​Jenna Barton (Brown) HCA Class of 2003
 Class of 2007 Berry College- BS Mathematics with a minor in education KSU-2014- M.Ed instructional technology Currently the Instructional Technology and Media Coordinator for the Paulding County School District
 Brodie Barton HCA Class of 2003
 Chattahoochee Tech- Associates Degree in Entertainment Technology Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Science from KSU

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​Emily Willis Huddleston  HCA Class of 2013
I graduated from HCA in 2013.Currently, I am a junior at Grand Canyon University working towards my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I work for the school system where I live in Alabama. I have been married for almost 5 years with two beautiful children, Adalynn who is almost 4 and Layton who is 1. I am so thankful for Heirway and all of the amazing staff for molding me into who I am today!

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Jesse Norton  HCA Class of 2007
Education: Truett McConnell College Grad., Associates in General Studies; Bachelors of Arts in History
(I am the first 4 year athlete (any sport) to graduate from Truett)
I am continuing my education to get my Masters in Ministry at Liberty online.

Current Job:  Middle school Pastor and Assimilation Director at Concord Baptist Church, Clermont, GA.
Graduated HCA: 2007
Family:Wife: Bailey
Children: Eden, Titus, Tatum

Scottie Knollin      HCA Class of 2003
College: LaGrange College, Class of 2007, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Member: Alpha Psi Omega (Chapter president, 2006-2007)
Current location: Los Angeles, CA
Current Career: 
-Freelance writer
-Editor of AllTheHitsSoFar.com
-Publishing first book June 2018
​Past Career: 
-Digital marketing manager (recipient of 3 ICSC Maxi Awards)
-Appeared in-front-of and behind-the-camera on several film/TV projects in Atlanta
-Member of the Georgia Film Critics Association
We are always interested to see what our alumni are accomplishing! 
Heirway alumnus, Scottie Knollin, had an article published in Relevant Magazine. Relevant (often styled as RELEVANT) is a bimonthly Christian lifestyle magazine exploring the intersection of faith and pop culture. Its tagline is “God, life, and progressive culture." The magazine is published by Relevant Media Group with an average distributed circulation of 70,000 copies.

The link to his article is below:
​https://relevantmagazine.com/author/scottienolin/
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Allison Hall Williams         HCA Class of 2003
I graduated from Heirway in 2003 (why does that sound so long ago?) I went to Georgia Medical Institute for massage therapy. I now sell roller skates to skating rinks all over the US and have been for 12 years. I am married and a proud mom of 2 beautiful girls!

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Bryana Cuthbert       HCA Class of 2014
 I graduated from Shorter University in 2018. Majored in Christian Studies. Minored in Missions. I have moved to England to be a missionary with Greater Europe Mission

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We are always interested to see what our alumni are accomplishing! Below is a link to learn more about a ministry in which one of our alumna is involved:
Click here to learn more about Bry's ministry.
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​Caleb Hicks      HCA Class of 2009
Colleges attended: Georgia Highlands College, Chattahoochee Technical College, Kennesaw State University (currently attending with expected graduation in 2019) - obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I earned a two year certificate from the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program at KSU. I taught guitar lessons at Heirway from 2014-2016
 I'm currently working two jobs - one as a pharmacy technician at Pharmacy Partners of Georgia, two as an assistant within the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program. I'm aiming to become a music producer, songwriter, and owner of my own production company. I'm in a band called "Seasons" with music on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and YouTube. I write music reviews for my own personal blog @ https://chmusicreviews.wordpress.com. I live in Marietta, GA balancing work and school in an attempt to finish college.

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​Leila Shearon       HCA Class of 2009
Education:
   -Associates in Allied Health-Young Harris College
   -Bachelors in Human Services: Case Management- Kennesaw State University
   -Masters in Education in Professional Counseling: School Counseling
    -Served on Leadership Board for West Georgia's Gamma Zeta Chapter of the International Counseling Honor Society- Chi Sigma Iota
 Academic Awards:
   -2018 Outstanding Service to Chapter Award -2018 Chapter President’s Honor Award -2018 UWG Spirit of Counseling Award
 Future Academic Plans
   -I plan to pursue my doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

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Aubrey Shearon Newcomer       HCA Class of 2011
My name is Aubrey Shearon Newcomer , I graduated from Heirway in 2011. I dual enrolled at West Ga tech my senior year of high school which was my best decision ever. In 2012 I graduated from West Ga Tech and became a Master Cosmetologist . I have been working at Charmaines for 6 years and absolutely love my job .Charmaines has been wonderful for me and I have worked my way up to our highest level. We do multiple continuing education classes every year .All of the classes have been through the Goldwell Academy , Aveda, and Nick Arrojo .I have taken many classes in NYC over the years . I married my husband Wes Newcomer in 2013 and we couldn’t be any happier . He also went to a Christian school in Cumming, Ga and we strongly thank our parents for setting us with a Christian foundation . He works in the O.R. at Redmond Hospital as an inoperative neuro monitor . In our spare time Wes and I attend many Braves games and I enjoy doing Yoga . We give God all the glory for the path He has set us on and we are excited to see what our future holds . 


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Kay Butts         HCA Class of 2013
Graduated from Truett McConnell University in 2018 with a B.S of Biology (Pre-med) and a Minor in Chemistry. 
                                              
Currently in the process of applying to physician’s assistant programs. 
 
I am a Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) working as a home health care provider.

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Jessica Shearon Woodward         HCA Class of 2007
  • 2009- graduated from Andrew College with Associates in Early Childhood Education. Played softball there, Academic All American 2009. December 2018-Graduating from University of Central Florida with Bachelor's of Arts in Latin American Studies. Currently- working at Kreusler-Walsh, Vargas & Serafin, a boutique appellate law firm in West Palm Beach as a legal assistant . Lives in West Palm Beach with her Design and Mechanical Engineer husband, Noah, and their one-year-old daughter Chloe.

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Jordan Laverty       HCA Class of 2008
Graduated: 2008 College: Georgia State University with a B.A. in Managerial Science Career: Police Officer with City of Dunwoody Additional: Army Veteran 2011-2017. Married with two beautiful daughters.

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Hannah Cauthen Hannah        HCA Class of 2014
Here's my info! I graduated from Heirway in 2014 and went on to graduate from Shorter University in 2018 with a Bachlors in English. I currently work as a legal assistant at a law firm in Rome, Georgia, where I will be living for a while after I get married this July! Jonathan and I are so excited to see where God leads us during this exciting season.

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Katrena Bryant Cuevas        HCA Class of 2003
Class of '03
Georgia State University 
Married 2006 - James Cuevas 
Kids: Mason (11), Marlee (9) & Maddox (3) 
Residing: Charleston, SC (3 years)
Employer: Quoizel, Inc. - Operations, Design and Transportation Administration

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​Pierce Benefield        HCA Class of 2014
West Georgia Technical College (Dual Enrolled)
‘13-‘14
Covenant College (Major: Biblical Studies, Minor: Biblical Languages)
‘14-‘17
University of West Georgia (Major: Psychology, Minor: Philosophy)
‘17-Present
Hobbies:
Traveling, foodie, coaching, playing music. 

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Sarah Postell Barnes         HCA Class of 2006
College: North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy Current Career: -Police Officer Past Career: -United States Navy Happily married to my best friend, Steve Barnes. We are a dual law enforcement, dual military family with five children.

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Daniel Rogers        HCA Class of 2015
Graduated From Heirway in 2015
Seton Hall University Class of 2019
Major: Physics
Currently Employed at Rogers Electric as Apprentice Electrician.
Planning to attend graduate school for Electrical Engineering.

Update - March 14, 2019
Excited to announce I have just officially accepted a Summer Research Fellowship at Lehigh University in Biophysics!
I will be working with Professor Honerkamp-Smith using microfluidics and fluorescence microscopy to visualize the response of membrane lipids and membrane proteins to flow.
I am very thankful for this opportunity and look forward to learning more in the field of Biophysics during the fellowship.
More information about the Physics Department at Lehigh can be found in the links below.
https://physics.cas2.lehigh.edu/biophysics
https://physics.cas2.lehigh.edu

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Ronald G Rice III        Heirway Class of 2000
Attended Clark Atlanta University as a Mass Media Arts Major
Former HCA elementary P.E and middle school math and science teacher 
Former HCA Head Coach of J.V. Boys Basketball team
Currently employed as a Mate (Assistant Manager) with Trader Joe's
Married to Natasha Keenan Rice with two boys Prynce Rice 5 and Paxtyn Rice 5 months
Hobbies include sports, fishing and family time.

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Shannon Bowling        HCA Class of 2012
After graduating from Heirway in 2012, I attended Berry College where I earned a degree in Middle Grades Education. Three years ago, I was blessed to be given an opportunity to return to the Heirway family as a middle school teacher and drama coach. While not teaching, I enjoy traveling the world and spending time with my dogs.

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Jessica Madruga Virgil        HCA Class of 2010
After graduation I received a BS in Sociology with a women's studies minor; an MA in Sociology with a concentration in intimate partner violence; Orton Gillingham 70 hour pre-certification course (with practicum pending); and training in the GETA Complete Reading Series. I have been teaching since 2015 professionally, and since 2014 at my church. Our first daughter was born on March 24, 2018

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Kristy Jacobs Scott       HCA Class of 2001
I played softball for Young Harris College from 2001-2002. I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a BS in Biology in 2005. I was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Currently, I am the mom of two kiddos- Scarlett (5) and Isabella (4)- and wife to Steven Scott. We live in Marietta, GA. I work as a manager at Trader Joe’s. Just living my best life.

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Funmilayo Idaomi       HCA Class of 2013
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2017 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Entrepreneurship & Management
Currently a Research Data Coordinator in Washington D.C., and, by God’s grace, the future possibilities are endless

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Tim and Scarlett (Hill) Morrison        HCA Class of 2006
Tim and Scarlett have been married for eleven years and are the proud parents to their three children Finley, Knox and Porter. They currently live in San Antonio Texas. Scarlett is a small business owner. She has earned a diploma in Photography and is actively pursuing Birthing Doula and Midwife Assistant certifications. Tim has been Active Duty Air Force since 2007. He has earned a Homeland Security & Emergency Management Bachelors degree and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University. Tim is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education with a focus in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.

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Nicollette (Childs) Boydstun      HCA Class of 2008
• Associate's degree in Fine Arts from Young Harris College
• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design from The University of Georgia
• Currently works as the Creative Lead for Georgia Farm Bureau 
• Recently bought a house and lives in Juliette, Georgia with her husband, Cooper


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Kiley Linares       HCA Class of 2015
My name is Kiley and I am currently an undergraduate senior at Georgia College and State University. I am an art major with a psychology minor and next year I will begin my training as an art therapist in grad school. Currently I am a commission artist, Youtuber, and occasionally an art model.




Calvin Davis       HCA Class of 2013
Degree-BS in Agriculture with a minor in Agribusiness
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College- 2018
Ricky Knight
I have been to two schools: SAE Institute in Atlanta, and I am currently at Chattahoochee Tech studying TV production. I am working at Honey Baked Ham in Carrollton, Georgia. I glaze the hams and I am the kitchen supervisor.
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Jerod Linares         HCA Class of 2017
Hi, my name is Jerod. I graduated from Heirway in 2017 as valedictorian. I'm currently enrolled in Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor in Science of Mechanical Engineering major and will graduate in 202
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Miyanda (Mimi) Aleia Scott        HCA Class of 1999
Miyanda Aleia Scott. Graduated from Heirway in 1999. First Homecoming Queen for HCA . Graduated from Lee University in 2004 with a BA in Human Development & Family Studies. A teacher / Basketball Coach at Harvester Christian for 15 years. Academy. Hobbies: watching Turkish Films, sports, attending Atlanta’s soccer games.

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