May 16, 2025

Prince Names Top Award Recipients for the Class of 2025
Pictured Left to Right: Meredith Hale, Dylan Capps, and Kinsley Bowen
Prince Avenue Christian School has named the top award recipients of the Class of 2025.
The 2025 Valedictorian is Meredith Hale. Meredith is the daughter of Cindy and Greg Hale and has attended Prince for 14 years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Interact Club, Classic Literature Club, and the Academic Team. Meredith was a member of the Prince concert, pep, and jazz bands where she was awarded the Miles Adams Director’s Award and the Levite Award, and she participated in fine arts productions. Meredith’s academic accolades include being a Georgia Merit Scholar, receiving the AP Scholar Award, and being named a Wolverine Academian for having one of the top three grade point averages her freshman and sophomore years. Meredith attends Five Points Church where she assists with greeting as well as set-up. Meredith plans to attend the University of Georgia and major in history.
The 2025 Salutatorian is Dylan Capps. Dylan is the son of Whitney and Chad Capps and has attended Prince for seven years. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Praise Band, Improv Team, and Boys’ Bible Study. Dylan is active in performing arts having acted in productions throughout middle and high school where he received the GHSA Best Actor award in 2022 and 2024. In addition, Dylan ran varsity cross-country and was the beloved school mascot, Winston the Wolverine, all four years of high school. Dylan’s academic accolades include being a Georgia Mert Scholar and being named a Wolverine Academian for having one of the top three grade point averages all four years of high school. Dylan attends Crosspointe Baptist church where he serves on the worship and audio-visual teams. Dylan plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and major in mechanical engineering.
Kinsley Bowen received the 2025 Prince Epistle Award given to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, best represents what Prince values more than anything else – a Christ-like spirit that manifests itself in a desire to grow in the Lord and serve others for the glory of God.
Kinsley is the daughter of Lanell and Robbie Bown and has attended Prince for 14 years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Art Honor Society, and Interact Club. Kinsley also served on Student Government, was a Homecoming Court Representative, and participated in the Classic Literature Club, Fine Arts productions, Girls’ Bible Study, and the varsity cross country, soccer, and track teams. Kinsley attends Prince Avenue Baptist church, where she plays the piano for worship, and she has volunteered at Lego Camp, Soccer Camp, and Camp 78. Kinsley plans to attend the University of Georgia and major in criminal justice.