C2W's Biographies: Calvin Mackey, Lead Vocal and Background Vocalists: Mariah & Maya Highsmith, Arianna & Isaac Mackey, Kiree Martin and Jete' Slaughter Have you ever marveled at a smiling toddler, singing on stage? Calvin is the current 6 foot, 14 year old version of the toddler that used to be. In April 2008, Calvin James Mackey began writing lyrics and melody for his first worship CD, entitled: Created to Worship. He auditioned and selected the youth that would make-up his fellow vocalists: Mariah & Maya Highsmith, Isaac & Arianna Mackey, Kiree Martin & Jete' Slaughter. C2W's purpose: To show youth real relationship with Christ through worship and how to regain their youth through fun and celebration. Calvin lives with his parents and siblings in Virginia. He attended Calvary Christian School System (CCSS) where Dr. B. Courtney McBath & Janeen McBath are Founders, for a total of 10 years. Calvin gave his life to Christ at the age of 4. His brother Isaac and sister Arianna, likewise, gave their lives to Christ, at the same age. Calvin has spiritual ties to his parents' previous home church, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va., where he was prayed for as an infant and the Lord spared his life at 19 weeks in utero. He has attended Calvary Revival Church (CRC), Norfolk, Va., since the age of one and has been blessed by CRC ministries ever since. Calvin's academic career includes A & A/B honor roll, Character Awards, Science Fair 1st place awards, Future City local and regional competition awards, CCSS & Association of Christian Schools International Awards in Math, Science & Reading, Global Elementary Model United Nations Ambassador & Delegate (2000 - 2004), NA Latin, Reading and Science awards, University of Virginia Summer Enrichment Physics attendee, 2008. Calvin's community service, activities and vocal ministry includes: Graduate of Train to Abstain with CRC & Pastors Mark & Dawn Lawrence, Rites of Passage student with CRC and Ministers Anton Bell & Anthony Bass, CRC's Children of Destiny Choir & Judah Choir, Minister Willie & Terri Copeland, Titia Stillwell, Ruby Pool, music mentor & transcriptionist for Created to Worship CD, Virginia Mass Choir vocalist with Minister Earl Bynum, Elderess Peggy Britt and Aisha McCullah, Volunteer for Ready Academy Summer Program 2007, NA Sailing, CCSS Basketball, NA Track & Field, CCSS & NA Drama cast selections; CRC solo vocal ministry opportunities. Calvin enjoys thinking... He desires to be a Godly example for other youth his age. Calvin also enjoys helping others and thrives on challenges, new opportunities, science & music. Calvin's primary career goal is to be an astronaut. Mariah is an A/B honor roll student. At the age of 3, Mariah, now a ninth grader and her sister, were in a movie called, The Wedding produced by Oprah Winfrey where the girls played Halle Berry's nieces. In 2007, she was featured in another movie called, Kids, Cliques, and Games, in addition to other commercials, she was featured in such as; Grand Furniture and Dollar Tree. In 8th grade, Mariah won the 2008 President's Award for Education, signed by President George W. Bush. She also achieved Principal's List, receiving all A's on her report card. Mariah and her family attend Calvary Revival Church where she participates in the Youth Choir, Judah. Mariah has a personal relationship with God and has a heart for people, to lead them to Christ. When she completes college, Mariah is seeking a career in the fashion industry. Maya was 7 years old when she gave her life to Christ and has loved God ever since. She attends Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia, where Bishop B. Courtney McBath and Pastor Janeen McBath have pastored for over 18 years. Maya's academics consist of A & B honor roll, since elementary school. When Maya was 3 years old, she and her sister starred as Halle Berry's nieces, in the movie, The Wedding. The Wedding was produced by Oprah Winfrey. Maya enjoys modeling and taking pictures. She is a very fun and outgoing person. She also enjoys singing in her church's youth choir,
