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Lubbock Christian University (LCU) has announced the 2025 cohort of the Cornerstone Scholars, the university’s premiere leadership scholarship.

The nomination-based, full-tuition scholarship for the undergraduate experience recognizes leadership through their relational skills, serving as a role model whose influence helps others realize their own full potential. Just as a cornerstone is the pinnacle structural element of a building and Christ the foundation of our faith, the Cornerstone Scholarship Scholar is an anchor to their community. Steadfast and enduring, their presence is a stabilizing and unifying force to others—providing strength in storms, steadiness in uncertainty, and direction in doubt.

2025 Cornerstone Scholars

Amanda Shuman

Amanda is from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she graduated from the Haven of Peace Academy with the Principal’s Award. She volunteered for a foreign exchange student research program in Denmark, through which she hosted international students for campus tours and developed group research. She volunteered as a teacher for pre-school students and worked as a barista.

Amanda will pursue a degree in Psychology, and she wants to work in mental health and nutrition after graduation. Amanda is a certified scuba diver, and she also enjoys sports, movies, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Caitlyn Ferrell

Caitlyn is from Lubbock, TX and graduated from Talkington High School where she was a part of the varsity volleyball, track and field, and cheer teams, was a member of the varsity choir and theatre, and the yearbook committee. Caitlyn was a member of the National Honor Society and was cheer co-captain. She also volunteered at the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and worked as a floral designer and soccer referee.

Caitlyn is majoring in exercise sports science with a focus on pre-physical therapy. Post graduation, Caitlyn wants to continue on to grad school to pursue becoming a physical therapist.

Kaydee Bundy

Kaydee is from Midland, TX where she graduated from Midland Christian High School. She served as student body chaplain and was elected Seargeant at Arms of the National Honors Society. She was deeply involved in the Golf Course Road Church of Christ where she participated in mission trips and a number of other service opportunities. Kaydee worked at a dental lab, as a babysitter, and as a tutor.

Kaydee is majoring in strategic communication. She loves to read, play pickleball, hang out with friends and play Mario Party.

Dakota Conner

Dakota is from Lewisville, Texas, where he graduated from Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville and was a part of the NHS. Dakota was a leader in his local church, leading devotionals, participating in numerous mission trips, and even taught classes. Dakota worked at Chick-Fil-A where he is training to be a senior team member.

Dakota is majoring in biblical text and plans to work in ministry after graduation. Dakota loves to go hiking and mountain climbing.

Taytum Whittle

Taytum is from Idalou, TX, where she graduated from Idalou High School. She was class president, varsity cheer captain, a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was elected homecoming queen. Taytum also worked as a dance instructor and was involved in her local church.

Taytum is majoring in nursing and hopes to work at Covenant Women's and Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX after graduation. She has a heart for teaching dance and ministering to younger kids. Taytum will join LCU’s competitive cheer squad as they look to build upon their 2025 national showing.

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