Mr. Mark Boyce

For as long as I can remember, Dad has followed Pastor Leonard’s advice and not allowed for empty spaces. He always seems to be moving or doing something of value. In fact, always being involved is one of his life’s mottos. I don't remember his ever just sitting and watching us do anything. He has always played a major role.

When I turned five, Dad started the elementary ball leagues. He'd wake up early on Saturdays to clean the gym and set up before anyone else arrived. After each sport, he'd go over to my grandpa Howard's house and sit for hours typing names for countless plaques and trophies. When Taylor graduated from the sixth grade and was no longer eligible for elementary ball or Bible club, Dad stepped down, and became involved in our high school sports. He has coached several teams including volleyball, and basketball. If he isn’t coaching, he is either announcing or being a ball boy or running the field to catch our balls to keep the game moving. He has also taken charge of the baseball and basketball concession stands with respect to scheduling workers. Dad is the president of the TCS Booster Club, and through this organization, he organizes the talent show, grandparents day, school lunches, and teacher appreciation week. Everything he does, he does with his whole heart, and he makes sure at the end of the day, whether he is talking to his own children or a group of teenagers, that we know Christ should have preeminence in all.

When I was little, I used to believe nothing was impossible for Dad. However, as I have grown older, realizing human limitations, I know there are some things outside his reach. Still, if we are involved, you can be sure he will try.