Distinguished Speaker Event
Fellowship with Our Engaging Community
The Distinguished Speaker Event is held each fall honoring our faculty and staff. The event serves as an outreach to the community as we include parents, grandparents, alumni and friends.
During this event, we also take the opportunity to honor an alumnus for their contributions and alumni parents for their support of Second Baptist School over the years. All proceeds from the annual event go directly to pay for Christmas bonuses for Second Baptist School faculty and staff members.
Previous Event Highlights
![From Classroom to Calling: How Christian Education Influenced Shannon Bream’s Faith and Career]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761943408/secondbaptistschoolorg/siw9bi8sxybsadcaf02f/MD309581_1.jpg","width":2200}])
At the 20th annual Distinguished Speaker Dinner, FOX News host and author Shannon Bream shared her personal journey of faith and perseverance before nearly a thousand guests. Speaking about her roots in Christian education and her career challenges, Bream emphasized God’s faithfulness and the importance of teachers who pour into their students.
![A Night of Inspiration: Distinguished Speaker Dinner 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731093367/secondbaptistschoolorg/ljglhafdbnje0s3qivw9/MD306604.jpg","width":2200}])
The 2024 Distinguished Speaker Dinner featured an inspiring evening with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone, celebrating the SBS community's commitment to faith, service and support for teachers.
![Distinguished Speaker Dinner 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699762732/secondbaptistschoolorg/ihuth1vpptpix5jhvv7y/MD409137.jpg","width":2200}])
SBS Celebrates Faculty and Staff at Record-Breaking Dinner!
![Scott Drew DSL 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668023960/secondbaptistschoolorg/amzvuvi4bfdvcoasaorp/sbs-dsl-nov22-webres-105.jpg","width":1920}])
Coach Scott Drew encourages the SBS community on their road to J.O.Y.
![Second Baptist School family meets with paralympic swimmer Jessica Long prior to the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718982456/secondbaptistschoolorg/lzukmrdx073bwfpzb72p/Photos-102.jpg","width":2200}])
This year's Distinguished Speaker Dinner honored the legacy of SBS in its 75th year while celebrating the faculty and staff who make an impact in the lives of SBS families every day.
![A SBS family poses at home for the annual Distinguished Speaker Luncheon event that was virtual during COVID.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653316758/secondbaptistschoolorg/g7yeap42h2pzw5kkhuwl/DSD2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653316758/secondbaptistschoolorg/g7yeap42h2pzw5kkhuwl/DSD2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653316758/secondbaptistschoolorg/g7yeap42h2pzw5kkhuwl/DSD2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653316758/secondbaptistschoolorg/g7yeap42h2pzw5kkhuwl/DSD2020.jpg","width":960}])
The Advancement Team and Distinguished Speaker chairs successfully celebrated the school’s first annual Distinguished Speaker Dinner.
![Dr. Ed Young speaks with James Baker during Second Baptist School's annual Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653316901/secondbaptistschoolorg/kfddhezmcoydf6ixohee/DSL2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653316901/secondbaptistschoolorg/kfddhezmcoydf6ixohee/DSL2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653316901/secondbaptistschoolorg/kfddhezmcoydf6ixohee/DSL2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653316901/secondbaptistschoolorg/kfddhezmcoydf6ixohee/DSL2019.jpg","width":960}])
At this year’s Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, attendees had the privilege of hearing from The Honorable James A. Baker, III.
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
![Peyton Millinor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762536959/secondbaptistschoolorg/fijqo77uyhrw00aypkyg/MD401158.jpg","width":2200}])
2025 Distinguished Alumnus
![Peyton Millinor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738614658/secondbaptistschoolorg/ngaevj9ygmompn3hc7ix/dsd-2024-peyton-millinor.jpg","width":1708}])
2024 Distinguished Alumnus
![Caroline Cobb Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738614629/secondbaptistschoolorg/letpqahi77n9sohbrozl/dsd-2023-caroline-cobb-smith.jpg","width":2200}])
2023 Distinguished Alumnus
![Mary Mazza]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738614603/secondbaptistschoolorg/q2gplh9pmz0fl8jzfwzk/dsd-2022-mary-carol-mazza.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738614603/secondbaptistschoolorg/q2gplh9pmz0fl8jzfwzk/dsd-2022-mary-carol-mazza.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738614603/secondbaptistschoolorg/q2gplh9pmz0fl8jzfwzk/dsd-2022-mary-carol-mazza.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738614603/secondbaptistschoolorg/q2gplh9pmz0fl8jzfwzk/dsd-2022-mary-carol-mazza.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738614603/secondbaptistschoolorg/q2gplh9pmz0fl8jzfwzk/dsd-2022-mary-carol-mazza.jpg","width":1567}])
2022 Distinguished Alumnus
![Distinguished Speaker Luncheon alumni honoree addresses the crowd from the podium.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738614580/secondbaptistschoolorg/krvkprpfipyvtml5kuv5/dsd-2021-james-nolan.jpg","width":1978}])
2021 Distinguished Alumnus
2020 Distinguished Alumnus
2019 Distinguished Alumnus