PC students ready to begin Young Life anew

Years after Young Life's heyday in Laurens county in the '90's, former PC student Michael Vaughan is set to return the Christian-based group to the area. The group, which relies mainly on the efforts of volunteers to build relationships with high school students, is thriving in nearby Greenwood. Vaughan wants to spread the success to Clinton.

"Young Life is a ministry-minded way to improve the Clinton community," Vaughan said. "It's a great way to benefit CHS students."

Young Life in Clinton will again rely primarily on volunteer efforts. Vaughan is optimistic about Young Life's chances to begin anew because, as he says, PC's culture is one that promotes service.

"PC creates an atmosphere of volunteerism among students," Vaughan said. "They understand that when you volunteer, you help others, and it does something inside you too. Something that God will use in my life to change and mold me."

PC students Anna Pardew and Jamie Poag are volunteer leaders for Young Life in Laurens county.

Pardew, a religion and psychology double major, was involved with Young Life while in high school in Mooresville, NC.

"It is a fun and exciting way to get to know students for a bigger purpose," she said. "I really feel that Young Life is a great way to spread the gospel, and that is my passion and desire in working with Young Life in Laurens county."

Poag, a Christian education and Spanish double major from Davidson, NC, knows how important such a group is in the area. She lived in Clinton until she was seven years old. Plus, her mother worked at CHS.

"I feel that the need for a Christian-based group, like Young Life, is really great," she said. "I think it's a really good opportunity to convey God's love and teachings to the youth who do not necessarily get the weekly exposure at a church."

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