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Oak Ridge Christian Academy honored its senior athletes on Saturday.  

Cadence Alea Cardwell has been an Oak Ridge Christian Academy student for 13 years. She is the daughter of Jaysen and Jessica Cardwell. Her favorite pastime activities include playing volleyball and basketball, spending time with family and friends, hunting, and shooting guns and clay pigeons.

One of Cadence's favorite memories at ORCA is winning JV State four years in a row, having to wear our 55-56 shirts, and chanting going into varsity state.  

After graduating from ORCA, she plans to marry Eli and attend nursing school to become a labor and delivery nurse.

Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, Says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope."

Lydia Asbridge has been a student at ORCA for 6 years. She is the daughter of Caleb and Holly Asbridge.

Lydia's favorite pastime activities include hanging out with my friends and family and my boyfriend Kaleb, being outside when it's warm, and making money.

One of Lydia's favorite memories at ORCA is when we won JV state, wrote JV State Champs on Jesse's head, and got a police escort.

Lydia's plans after graduating from ORCA include attending OCTC to become a radiologic technician and marrying my boyfriend, Kaleb.

Lydia's favorite scripture is Hebrews 11:6: Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

Matthew Simbro, the son of Eric and Whitney Simbro, has been a student at ORCA for one year. His favorite pastimes include playing high school basketball, traveling to basketball games, and spending time with family. One of Matthew's favorite memories at ORCA is traveling with teammates. I would have more memories, but Joey and Adam don't take jokes lightly. 

Matthew's plans after graduating from ORCA include playing collegiate-level basketball and majoring in business.

Matthew's favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.

Cody Lane Bryant has been a student of ORCA for three years. He is the son of Brad and Michelle Bryant. Cody's favorite pastimes include basketball, baseball, and fishing.

One of Cody's favorite memories at ORCA is last year, Bro. Adam, Cody, Joseph, Shay, Lana, Lexi, and Zoey TP'd the senior's trucks and left to eat at Sonic as we saw them posting on Facebook, trying to figure out who did it.

After graduating from ORCA, Cody plans to join the Electricians Union Apprenticeship and become a certified electrician. His favorite scripture is Mark 10:27, "And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God, for with God all things are possible."

I want to give a special thanks to Wes Basham for his guidance and patience and to my coaches, Caleb, Jerry Hunt, Joey, and Adam Kirby, for all they have done for me. God has blessed me with these great men in my life.