Waynesburg University has announced Taylor Stephens as a 2025 recipient of the Leadership Award. She is the daughter of Justin and Andrea Stephens of Morgantown, West Virginia, and has three younger brothers.

Stephens is a senior at Trinity Christian School, where she is a tennis captain and praise team captain. She is also a member of her school’s Honor Society and the cross-country team.
With a passion for worship, Stephens often sings and plays both guitar and piano with several local organizations.
“I have been blessed with many opportunities to lead worship…at the two different youth groups I attend, in addition to my school's weekly chapel service,” Stephens said.
Outside of school, she volunteers in the Covenant Christian School’s drama department, where she assists in the production of their elementary Christmas program and middle school dinner theater.
At Waynesburg, Stephens plans to major in early childhood education with minors in music and biblical ministry studies, and is looking forward to playing on the women's tennis team.