Class of 2023 Leaders
See the Valedictorian's and Salutatorian's from both Collin County and Flower Mound campuses.
Payton Aubrey Barnes CC VALEDICTORIAN
College Attending: Johns Hopkins University
Activities: Varsity Cheer Captain, STEM Club Founder and President, Classics Club President, House of Churchill Community Service Officer, National Junior Classical League, tutor, Frisco Family Services volunteer, NASA High School Aerospace Scholars, Texas Girls State, ermployee at Abercrombie Kids, Blue Student Ministry
“An adventurous and determined learner, Payton’s future will likely include curing disease or solving world problems out of her love for others and a relentless pursuit of wisdom.” – Mr. Drew Armstrong
“CDA faculty have modeled true servant leadership with a genuine commitment to students and enthusiasm for the subjects they teach. They have inspired in me not only limitless curiosity and an unending desire to learn more, but also to approach each situation with a Christ-like attitude of kindness and generosity.” - Payton Barnes
Vincent Rohan Jones CC SALUTATORIAN
College Attending: University of Texas at Dallas
Activities: House of Luther President, House of Luther Community Service Coordinator, Yearbook, PE, and Track & Field
“Vincent bears the rare trait of being kind, intelligent, and absolutely hilarious. He is a delight to all around him and loves to include others. His joyful leadership and creative problem-solving will be a boon to future professors and employers. I believe CDA has pushed Vincent, who is naturally unassuming, to see how exceptional he really is.” – Mr. Drew Armstrong
“CDA provided me with teachers that loved and cared for me. They always wanted the best for me. I will miss them.” – Vincent Jones
Nya Isabel McDowell FM VALEDICTORIAN
College Attending: Oklahoma Baptist University
Activities: Medical Assistant with her physician father, Visual Arts, accomplished pianist, church nursery volunteer, mission trips to Detroit, Dominican Republic, and Africa (this summer), avid reader
“Nya exhibits a gentle, calm, and capable presence both in and out of class. She is an outstanding science student who uses her Godgiven capabilities well.” – Mrs. Bridget Schober
“CDA’s well-rounded education has taught me to integrate my faith with everything I do and learn. In the future, I want to serve God through the practice of Christian medicine.” – Nya McDowell
Kate Anslie Born FM SALUTATORIAN
College Attending: Abilene Christian University
Activities: Adoratio Dux, piano, Varsity Track & Field, Volleyball, Camp Beloved and Beyond volunteer
“Kate is a servant-leader whose insightful nature has fostered the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in our classrooms.” Mrs. Wendy Powell
“As the first of five children to graduate from CDA, I hope my involvement in a wide range of enriching activities sets the example to try new things. CDA has prepared me for the future by fostering effective time management and responsibility. I have learned to dig deeper into the Scriptures and pursue the Lord.” - Kate Born
