180 Weekend

Middle School students listen Christian rock band Mark & Clarissa perform during the 180 Weekend event at Bethlehem Church on Friday January 27, 2012.

High School students raise their hands in the air while listening to Christian rock band 'Hudson' perform at the 180 Weekend event at Parkwood Baptist Church on Saturday January 28, 2012.

Brad Hudson of the Christian rock band 'Hudson' performs at Parkwood Baptist on Saturday.

Middle School students listen Mark & Clarissa at Bethlehem Church on Friday.

Cross Walk

Efrain Palafox, left, and Jacob Jonas act out the roles of a Roman soldier and Jesus respectively during a cross walk and youth rally sponsored by area churches in Linconton on Friday April 22, 2011.

Over a hundred people carried crosses for a mile down East Main Street, ending with a reenactment of the crucifixion at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Madison Holt, 14, bows her head in prayer with hundreds of others following the reenactment of the crucifixion in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Not Your Average Etiquette Ball

Shan Adams, right, reacts after daughter Destiny Adams takes first place in a best dressed contest at the Not Your Average Young Person seventh annual Etiquette Ball for middle and high school students at the Gastonia YMCA on Saturday March 26, 2011.

Young fans react as musician Joe Barrino AKA Teeny, below, makes a surprise appearance at the Etiquette Ball on Saturday.

Young women scream and cheer as Jeremiah Tims, 15, walks the runway during a best dressed contest at the Etiquette Ball.

Markel Hemphill, 17, breaks it down during the dance.