“I am very thankful for the privilege of growing and learning at Cornerstone. I was able to build strong relationships with my peers but more importantly with my teachers. I was challenged, stretched, and motivated to think, work, and act responsibly while following Christ in my life. It was while I was at CCS that I began to feel the Lord calling me into ministry, and the teachers were faithful to play a role in confirming my calling. I will be forever indebted to my time at Cornerstone.”

— Rev. Christian Partyka, Class of 1996

Reverend Christian Partyka  (Class of '96) is currently serving as the pastor of the Ocean Park Baptist Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL. After graduating from Cornerstone Chris attended the Moody Bible Institute before earning his Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Chris is married to Denise Partyka, and they have four children: their niece Kayla, daughter Anna, and two sons Andrew and Crosby.

Rebekah Chenelle, a 2014 graduate of CCS, has signed with Texas A&M as one of several individuals accepted onto their equestrian team this year. Rebekah spent the last semester considering the various offers made to her by other pursuing colleges that were hoping to gain her as a student. She chose this school not only for the full scholarship she was offered, but also for the spirit of her future teammates. Rebekah's sister, Leah, who also attended Cornerstone, is finishing her senior year on the team and will return as a student coach for the team. Rebekah will be riding hunt seat at A&M.

Rebekah will be majoring in Communications and Journalism in preparation to one day work in the area of public relations or marketing for a company that she hopes will bring her to either New York City or Chicago.  

Rebekah tells us (when we probed her to boast a little), "My last year of competition was my best one! At my last competition I ended up 7th in the country. I'm excited to finally be on a team since riding is [usually] more of an individual sport..." 

Rebekah reflects on her time at CCS as one that helped her learn how to juggle her schooling alongside her equestrian pursuits.  Cornerstone worked closely with her family to enable her to achieve her equestrian dreams while also earning her high school diploma.  CCS is proud of Rebekah!

Jared ('2026), Suzy (1998), Brad (1998), Julia (2021), Jacob (2023)

When Suzy-Lynne Dagon and Brad Williams graduated from Cornerstone in 1998, they had no idea that they would one day be married and have their own children enrolled at CCS. They are one of several families that now have second generation students enrolled at Cornerstone.

Suzy (Dagon) Williams is currently a social worker at a local school, and Brad will soon be joining her in the counseling field after completing his coursework at Liberty University. The two are also very active in their local church, serving on various teams together and individually. They are also active supporters of Cornerstone where their three children attend. Suzy is currently finishing her second year as the president of our Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA).

It is such a testimony to the quality of our school to see parents bringing back the second generation of students! We look forward to when Cornerstone will see third generation students as well!