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MELISSA WEEKS

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HOLLY DONITHAN

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MARIA PUGH

ABIGAIL JANNEY, '17

Annabel Riebel, '17

MADDY SHREEMAN, '17

JESSIE WHITMORE, '18

BRENDAN NEWTON, '17

ADDISON LILLEY, '18

ANDREW CAYWOOD

NOMINATIONS

EMILY KAGEY, '18

SARAH BETH NEWTON, '18

YEARBOOK DEDICATION

DELP FAMILY

FCS CLASS OF 2022

Read Jonah Petri's graduation speech and charge to the graduating class of 2022.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
SIMRAM ROSBOROUGH, CLASS OF 2022

Simran Rosborough shares her thesis topic, advice for Kindergarteners, and how she's headed to Paris!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
EVAN RIDINGER, CLASS OF 2022

Evan Ridinger shares his thesis topic, advice for Kindergarteners, and where he's headed next.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
MASON RIDGE, CLASS OF 2022

Mason Ridge shares the value of attending a classical, Christian school and his future plans.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
JONAH PETRI, CLASS OF 2022

Jonah Petri shares his favorite memories and how his thesis topic connects to his future plans.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
TRACE PERCELL, CLASS OF 2022

Trace Percell shares how his time at FCS has impacted him, his favorite memories, and advice for younger students.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
SARA MOORE, CLASS OF 2022

Sara Moore shares how her Math teacher encourages her, favorite memories, her thesis topic, and more.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
RACHEL HARTMAN, CLASS OF 2022

Rachel Hartman shares her thesis topic, advice for Kindergarteners, and where she's headed next.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
JACQUI FARTHING, CLASS OF 2022

Jacqui Farthing shares thanks to Mr. Todd Smith and the many activities she has been involved in since 8th grade.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
MARTHA ROSE CORSALE, CLASS OF 2022

Martha Rose Corsale, an FCS student since first grade, shares her favorite memories and where she's headed next.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:
SAM BUSH, CLASS OF 2022

Sam Bush, Class of 2022, reflects on his time at Faith Christian School which began in Kindergarten!

FCS SENDS DELGATES TO MGA

Faith Christian School recently sent 15 delegates to the 2021-2022 Hi-Y Model General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia...

FCS PASSES
RE-ACCREDITATION

Last week, FCS passed rigorous accreditation requirements through the Association of Classical Christian Schools. FCS has been accredited for 3 years and will be reviewed again at 5 years.  

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SAMANTHA MCPHERON

Meet Samantha McPheron: Lower School teacher, graduate of Liberty, wife, and new mom!

JAMES
(FIRST GRADER)

James, a First Grader at Faith Christian School, shares what he loves to do and think about at school...

MYERS FAMILY

The Meyer family shares how faithfulness at FCS has impacted their family—faithfulness demonstrated by teachers as they prepare students as well as faithfulness to do one's best encouraged in their children.

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ZACHARY VIRGIN

Zachary, recent transplant to Roanoke and Dean of Students at Faith Christian School, shares why Classical education inspires us to be more...

CORA
(JR KINDERGARTEN)

Cora, a Junior Kindergartener at Faith Christian School, shares what she loves about school...

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ESTHER KNIGHT

Esther Knight, Upper School History, Literature, and Thesis advisor, shares what she finds compelling and enduring about Faith Christian School...

HANNAH KATE
(JR KINDERGARTEN)

Hannah Kate, a Junior Kindergartener at Faith Christian School, shares why she loves school...

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ROSIE DEMOTT

Mrs. DeMott, Student Support Services as well as Biology and Anatomy teacher, shares what stands out about FCS...

BLAKE
(KINDERGARTEN)

Blake, a Kindergartener, shares what he loves about being at Faith Christian School...

RIDGE FAMILY

Learn why the Ridge family believes the FCS community and interconnectedness or integration—a classical emphasis—is preparing their students for life.

FATHER
SAM GANTT

Father Gantt, long-time educator and Latin scholar (who speaks it fluently) shares what he loves about the results of classical education...

MARISOL
(FIRST GRADE)

Marisol shares what she loves about Faith Christian School...

POWELL FAMILY

The Powell family shares what "community" at FCS means to them and their family.

BOSSARD FAMILY

Learn why the Bossard family finds Faith Christian School to be so much more than just an education.

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BRYNN SOWDER

Nature Studies, Science, Art teacher and beloved Librarian shares why she loves Classical Christian education at FCS...

NOAH
(JR KINDERGARTEN)

Noah, Junior Kindergartener at Faith Christian School, tells us about himself...

HAMILTON FAMILY

One family shares how they came to FCS and how teachers and staff have supported them during a learning transition.

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TODD MESSER

Science Teacher shares what he admires about Classical education and how he came to Faith Christian School...

RYKER
(4TH GRADE)

Ryker shares in his own words what he loves about Faith Christian School and the impact of his teachers...

PETRI FAMILY

One family shares how the Faith Christian School community has been a light to their family in difficult times.

JULIA (KINDERGARTEN)

Julia, Kindergartener at Faith Christian School, tells us about herself...

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MIKIE LARSEN

Lifelong learner, Mikie Larsen, shares how she always wanted to be a teacher and loves the classical methodology of teaching best!

VIOLET SAUNDERS

5th grade student shares in her own words how much she loves being a part of the Faith Christian School community.

FEATURING KARRIE HADFIELD

Queen of Legos, tea-drinker, and 5-7th grade Math teacher who makes math hands-on and FUN!

ENG FAMILY

One family, whose children have been at Faith Christian School since the beginning, shares their experiences and joy in being a part of our community.

LAMBERT FAMILY

A new family to the Faith Christian School community shares the huge impact on their family in a short time.

FEATURING KAREN GOODMAN

Mother, Grandmother, Pastor's wife, math teacher, disciple-maker, and baker-extraordinaire...

FEATURING CARL MUENCH

This former submarine-school teacher challenges students to grapple with scripture through the different lenses of the disciplines he teaches.

VERITAS CEREMONY: 11 NEW STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO FCS VERITAS SOCIETY

JOANN KOWTKO ’01

An interview with JoAnn Kowtko, an early Faith Christian School alumni and current Alumni Relations Coordinator. JoAnn tells of curve-ruiners, teachers who welcomed the tough questions and impacted her life, preparation for college, and her Big Message(s).