![Cornerstone Alumni Katie Richardson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592415791/cornerstonepreporg/gw0dhhvgfy9aelaoq2z6/KatieRichardson2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592415791/cornerstonepreporg/gw0dhhvgfy9aelaoq2z6/KatieRichardson2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1592415791/cornerstonepreporg/gw0dhhvgfy9aelaoq2z6/KatieRichardson2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592415791/cornerstonepreporg/gw0dhhvgfy9aelaoq2z6/KatieRichardson2.png","width":811}])
Cornerstone alumna Katie Richardson ('19) received a top English award from Lee University.
Alumni News
![Alumni Spotlight on Cassie Petersen ('19)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580214315/cornerstonepreporg/xt28j1pdkpu7tlvoeuse/CopyofCopyofAlumniSpotlightcrop.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580214315/cornerstonepreporg/xt28j1pdkpu7tlvoeuse/CopyofCopyofAlumniSpotlightcrop.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580214315/cornerstonepreporg/xt28j1pdkpu7tlvoeuse/CopyofCopyofAlumniSpotlightcrop.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580214315/cornerstonepreporg/xt28j1pdkpu7tlvoeuse/CopyofCopyofAlumniSpotlightcrop.png","width":887}])
Cornerstone alumni are doing amazing things after graduation! Today, we’re highlighting Cassie Petersen, Class of 2019.
![Cornerstone Alumnus Alston Arnold ('17) Makes Life-Changing Leap of Faith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578495548/cornerstonepreporg/wyvygqsyz0gubs9yjyek/ScreenShot2020-01-08at81525AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578495548/cornerstonepreporg/wyvygqsyz0gubs9yjyek/ScreenShot2020-01-08at81525AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578495548/cornerstonepreporg/wyvygqsyz0gubs9yjyek/ScreenShot2020-01-08at81525AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578495548/cornerstonepreporg/wyvygqsyz0gubs9yjyek/ScreenShot2020-01-08at81525AM.png","width":876}])
A Cornerstone education not only prepares students academically, but also to be bold in their faith by living out their God-given purpose.
![Kara Start Alum('19)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571838993/cornerstonepreporg/qe7tsexeamq8htk0q2gg/ScreenShot2019-10-23at95616AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571838993/cornerstonepreporg/qe7tsexeamq8htk0q2gg/ScreenShot2019-10-23at95616AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571838993/cornerstonepreporg/qe7tsexeamq8htk0q2gg/ScreenShot2019-10-23at95616AM.png","width":577}])
We recently talked with Kara Start (‘19) about her starring role in "Silent Sky" and how Cornerstone paved the way for this wonderful opportunity. Read more on her exciting role as Henrietta Leavitt.
![Kayla McDonald (‘18): A God-Designed Experience Beyond Graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1570627046/cornerstonepreporg/kf68z1wihpdbdjrmkjla/fullsizeoutput_4ad06.jpg","width":2200}])
Since graduation, Kayla McDonald ('18) has quickly learned that God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. She recently returned to Cornerstone to tell us about her gap year in Spain and the lessons she learned along the way.
![Ilya Layton ('17) Perseveres Through Medical Challenges to Excel in College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537286375/cornerstonepreporg/lmnv7mfvgt6na9xnsc6e/ilyalayton17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537286375/cornerstonepreporg/lmnv7mfvgt6na9xnsc6e/ilyalayton17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537286375/cornerstonepreporg/lmnv7mfvgt6na9xnsc6e/ilyalayton17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1537286375/cornerstonepreporg/lmnv7mfvgt6na9xnsc6e/ilyalayton17.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537286375/cornerstonepreporg/lmnv7mfvgt6na9xnsc6e/ilyalayton17.jpg","width":1229}])
Ilya Layton ('17) battled numerous tumors and medical challenges as a student at Cornerstone to graduate with a 4.1 GPA. Now at Gordon College, Ilya is thriving and loving his sophomore year. Read more about his college experience so far.
![Hannah Gurniewicz ('14) Splashes Into Swimming Career]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1536159147/cornerstonepreporg/jiuvlxtsqvn4zelz5v45/hannahgurniewicz.jpg","width":2200}])
Hannah Gurniewicz ('14) is pursuing her God-given passion for swimming as a coach at Tidal Wave Swimming. Read how Cornerstone prepared her for life as a college athlete and beyond.
Class of 2017 Alum Victoria Pace shares her Cornerstone experience. Victoria is a freshman at Lee University and her major is advertising with a minor in graphic design.
Class of 2017 Alumn Kaitlin Williams shares her Cornerstone Prep experience and how it has prepared her for college life and beyond.