In episode 49 of the Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Katie Beth Mock and Marco Perez, Hebron Christian Academy’s Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. They discuss their future plans, accomplishments, and experiences at HCA, as well as the people who have significantly impacted their lives. They also share their excitement about stepping into adulthood and offer advice to younger students navigating their high school years.

Ep. 49 Breakdown

(0:00) Introduction

(0:40) Valedictorian Katie Beth Mock

(0:48) College & career plans

(2:06) Awards & achievements

(2:52) Impactful experiences at HCA

(7:08) Serving at Lions Learning Academy

(10:39) Impacting younger students

(12:42) Stepping out in courage

(13:42) HCA to UGA

(16:21) Impactful leaders

(17:58) Looking ahead to the future

(21:01) Salutatorian Marco Perez

(21:20) College & career plans

(25:26) Academic & athletic success

(27:51) Senior Retreat

(29:44) Athletic experiences

(31:12) Advice for younger students

(37:02) Impactful leaders

(42:08) Looking ahead to the future

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Ep. 49 – Excellence Defined (Katie Beth Mock & Marco Perez)