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But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

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A MINISTRY OF FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE

2308 South Irby Street P.O. Box 12809

JULY Information packets are mailed near end of the month. AUG 15 Eagle Night—6:00 PM Gym 12-16 Teacher In Service 14 Senior Pictures 19 ORIENTATION—1st Day of School 20 First full day of school SEPT 2 Labor Day—NO SCHOOL 4 School Pictures (7th-11th grade) 5 School Pictures (3K-6th grade) 9 Senior Make Up Pics 18 PROGRESS REPORTS OCT 4 HOMECOMING 2013 10-16 1st Nine Weeks Test 23 PTC– NO SCHOOL 24 REPORT CARDS NOV 28-29 Thanksgiving– NO SCHOOL DEC 23– JAN 3 CHRISTMAS BREAK APR 14-18 EASTER BREAK

DATES TO REMEMBER

2013-2014 School Info Packets will be mailed in July! CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS

will be mailed in August!

Vol. 5 No. 3 SPRING/SUMMER 2013 A Ministry of the Florence Baptist Temple

The Class of 2013 was pre-

sented by Principal Jim Berry on Friday, May 24th for the 35th com-mencement services of Florence Christian School. The FCS High School Choir opened the service followed by challenges and prayer led by FBT staff pastors. Prior to the presentation of the diplomas, Valedictorian Brandon Morris and Salutatorian Luke Ster-ling encouraged and challenged their classmates to not forget what

they had learned during their years at FCS, both academically and spiritually, and to carry it with them to the next level of their journey in life. Pastor Monroe also challenged the class of 2013 by reminding them that they are to continue to deny self and strive to please the Lord in their life en-deavors. Thirty-four seniors walked the platform to receive their diploma, a personalized Bible, and a yel-low rose to present to their family in honor of this special event.

In addition to the pres-entation of diplomas, James McClary was pre-sented the FCS EAGLE AWARD. This award is given to the senior who displays Christian charac-ter in all areas of life. The commencement exercises closed with Sky-

lar Adams leading the graduates in the turn-ing of the tassels.

Row 1: Besslyn Thomas, Ellie Hicks, Monae Boyles, Dennis Shin, Miranda Fisher, Hanna Adams, Logan Player, Christina Dehlin-ger. Row 2: Kayla Bermeo, Kristin Bryant, Kayce Erwin, Gordon Mattison, Brandon Morris (Valedictorian), Allen Rathbun, Beth-any McArthur, Moriah Berry, James McClary. Row 3: Skylar Adams, Katie Peake, Sara Deaver, Tanner Williams, Alan Parnell, Frankie Slemmer, Elizabeth Stone, Megan Maney. Row 4: Luke Sterling (Salutatorian), Avery Powell, Ashlyn McKever, Tyler Hinchcliff, Austin Johnson, Micah Gold, Trey Weatherford, Jessica Meggs, Andrew Dempewolf.

DVDS ARE READY! 3&4K, 5K Graduation,

High School Graduation. Pick up in School Office

M-F 9 AM-3 PM

Page 2 FCS Eagle Times Spring/Summer 2013

On the morning of Friday, May 24th, the youngest FCS

graduates of 2013 received their diplomas for their academic achievement of completing Kindergarten. Family and friends filled the FCS gym to watch the 5K students present a program that highlighted some of the things they had learned during the school year. The forty-four kindergart-ners can look forward to beginning their journey in primary school where they will continue to build relationships, learn new things, develop their God-given talents, and grow in the knowledge of the Lord through chapel and service to others.

The 3K and 4K students presented their year end pro-

gram on Thursday, May 23rd in a gym filled with family and friends. The young students sang songs, and recited scrip-ture verses and phrases. It was a heart warming presenta-tion as the children show-cased their talents with smiles and a great deal of energy!

Mrs. Nesbit’s Class Mrs. Langnecker’s Class Mrs. Stephens’ Class

Spring/Summer 2013 FCS Eagle Times Page 11

WAYNE MCALISTER NICK LIVINGSTON

FCS basketball players and rising sophomores, Wayne McAlister and Nick Livingston, were selected from Florence to play on the USA team for the International Children’s Games. They have been practicing along with tennis player Zoe Cauthen (rising 7th grader). All three athletes will repre-sent Team USA in the International Games in Windsor, Can-ada (Aug 14 - 19). This is an International Olympic Commit-tee sanctioned event and a stepping stone to the Junior Olympics.

Lady Eagle runner Monae Boyles signed

to participate in the North Greenville University cross country program. Monae was the 2012-13 SCISA Region 2 AAA Fe-male Cross Country Runner of the year. She ran in the FCS varsity cross country and track program for two years.

She will join the NGU Crusaders in the fall. NGU is

located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Congratulations, Monae!

WORKING TOWARDS JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Monae with FCS Coach Andy Rush

FCS cross country runners competed in May in a AAU sanctioned meet, the Battle of the Borders. The meet was held outside of Spartanburg, SC. The runners competed against runners from SC, NC, and TN. The team brought home 8 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze. They also ran six personal records. Runners: Fischer Boyles, Monae Boyles Jackson Odom, Austin Hyman, Connor Williams.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2013 6:00 PM FCS GYM Come and meet our fall athletes and coaches at “Eagle Night”. Families may join the FCS Booster Club, and purchase FCS spirit wear and items that reflect school spirit! Athletic Director Scotty Keefe will present in-formation pertaining to the FCS athletic program. Fall athletes need to have a parent present. Join us for an exciting event to kick-off our fall athletics. It is a night to catch the Eagle school spirit!

2013 Athletic Dates to Note: HOMECOMING 2013~ October 4

FCS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ~ October 11

Thank you Booster Club Members and FCS supporters for all of your hard work and

continued support this year!

Thank you to our 2012-2013 Corporate Sponsors: Anderson Brothers First Reliance Bank Academy Awards McDonald’s AXA Financial Services Walkup Electric Chick-Fil-A Weichert Realtors 1st Choice Mortgage

Be looking for details this fall!

A ministry of Florence Baptist Temple

www.fbt.org

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do,

do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31


Over 150 athletes were recognized at

the Winter/Spring Athletic Awards on May 8th in the church auditorium for their participation. The athletic pro-grams included cheerleading, basket-ball, girls’ softball, baseball, soccer, golf and track. Coaches from each sport

gave a summary of the team’s season and concluded by pre-senting their respective specialty awards. Coach Keefe closed the awards by presenting the Christian Character Award to the male and female athlete who dis-played Christian character on and off the field or court. Congratulations to the 2013 CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AWARD recipients, James McClary and Kristin Bryant!

FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

ATHLETIC

HIGHLIGHTS

Congratulations to Coach

Cris Averette for being named SCISA Soccer

Coach of the Year!

Dennis Shin (SOC)

Skylar Adams (SOC)

Micah Gold (GOLF)

James McClary (SOC)

Luke Sterling (BBALL)

Matthew Wilson (BBALL)

Taylor Broach (SOFT)

Kerstin Stone (SOFT)

Julie Ann Ham (SOFT)

Our Lady Eagles tennis team is looking for in-terested tennis players for the fall. For informa-tion on FREE lessons, please contact Teresa Edwards (843)409-2599 or Eva Cauthen (843)

621-1216.

HRRS 2012-13 ALL-STATE RECIPIENTS FOOTBALL: Alex James, Gordon Mattison, Gordon Washington, David Coker, James McClary. BASKETBALL: Micah Gold, Alan Parnell, Austin Johnson, Kacey Medlin, Elizabeth Stone. SCISA ALL-STATE TEAM RECIPIENTS SOFTBALL: Julie Ann Ham, Kirsten Stone SOCCER: Dennis Shin BASEBALL: Matthew Wilson SCISA REGION STATE RUNNER OF THE YEAR CROSS COUNTRY: Monae Boyles SCISA/GISA All-STAR BASKETBALL GAME Micah Gold, Alan Parnell, Elizabeth Stone SCISA NORTH/SOUTH ALL-STARS BASKETBALL: Austin Johnson, Kacey Medlin. SOFTBALL: Julie Ann Ham, Kirsten Stone, Taylor Broach. BASEBALL: Luke Sterling, Matthew Wilson. SOCCER: Dennis Shin. UCA ALL AMERICAN-CHEERLEADING Danielle Evans, Rebecca Kelley. UCA PIN IT FORWARD AWARD-CHEERLEADING Hanna Adams ALL-STATE CHEERLEADING Sara Deaver, Logan Player. STATE RUNNER UP AA REGION SPEED & STRENGTH COMPETITION TEAM: David Coker, Austin Drummond, Grant Heustess, Adam Hill, Taylor Lee, James McClary, Avery Powell, Michael Smith, Jared Sterling, Alex Strawn, Gordon Washington.


OTHER ACTIVITIES/RECOGNITIONS:

- Sand Hills Region IV Science Fair - SCISA Regional Spelling Bee * Region Winner for second consecutive year. * Three finalists in state competition.

- SC Elementary Honor Choir * Six- sixth grade students were selected to participate. - SCISA Music Festival * Elementary Vocal Ensemble—Superior rating (Gold Medal) * Elementary String Ensemble—Superior rating (Gold Medal) * Middle School Choir —Excellent rating (Silver Medal) * High School Choir– Superior rating (Gold Medal) * 14 Superior (Gold) in vocal, piano and instrumental solos, 8 Excellent (Silver), 1 Good (Bronze) - SCISA Literary Meet * Five students placed in their respective categories. * Junior High and Senior High Debate Teams placed 2nd.

- SCISSA Student Government Spring Conference * Two students were elected to serve as state officers on the SCISSA Executive Committee for 2013-14: David Coker, First Vice-President; Rebecca Kelley, 2nd Vice-President.

- 60 Who’s Who Among American Jr/Sr High School Students in 7-12th grade. - 27 Who’s Who in Leadership recipients in 7-12th grade.

ATHLETICS

- 8 of 11 Varsity teams competed in the state playoffs - 24 All Region recipients - 12 All State recipients - 2 UCA All American Cheerleading recipients - Nearly 160 participating athletes - One senior signed to participate in a collegiate sport - 37 SCISA Scholar Athletes

New families, new curriculum, a new wing and weight room, and more! This has been a year to give much gratitude to God! Even in these difficult economic times, God contin-ues to keep His hand on Florence Christian School. I am most grateful

to Him and to our parents for their continued support. You can see below the highlights of our school year and various areas and personal achievements that we can celebrate as a fam-ily! In addition, our accreditation was renewed with flying colors. The accreditation team was very encouraging and spoke highly of what is happening at FCS. We are preparing for 2013-2014 with much enthusiasm as we move into our new 12,000 square ft. high school wing and look

forward to the changes coming in August! Please continue to pray for us as we seek to provide a “distinctly Christian” school with “academic excellence”.

ENROLLMENT: Over 680

SPIRITUAL:

- High School Chapels/ Revival - Elementary Spiritual Emphasis Chapel/Revival CAMPOUT 2013 –6th grade trip

- Kindergarten Chapels/Community Helpers

ACADEMIC:

- 23% of 1st-12th grade students made President’s List (straight A’s for the year) - 7% of 1st-12th grade students made Principal’s List (A average on all final grades) - 42% of 1st-12th grade students made Honor Roll (A/B average on all final grades) - 54 students were inducted into the National Beta Club - Senior Class—34 students * Nearly $2 million awarded scholarships * 2 Palmetto Fellow scholars * 15 Life Scholarships recipients * 8 SCISA Honors recipients *Colleges students were accepted to: Baylor University, Bob Jones University, The Citadel, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coker College, College of Charleston, Fran- cis Marion University, Lander University, Liberty University, North Greenville University, University of South Carolina, Western Caro- lina University, Winthrop University.

- 40 students received college credit - 17 Duke TIP recipients (7th grade)

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

- Middle and high school grades organized a minimum of one service project that was done outside the school. - Kindergarten and elementary students sponsored three international missionary service projects in Mexico, Australia, and Costa Rica. - Student Government sponsored two special events and assisted in several school wide and elementary programs. - FCS Veteran’s Day recognition and gifts. - Collected non-perishable items to fill 70 boxes of food for FBT Living Christmas Tree Food Drive. - Sent Christmas cards and notes to soldiers oversees. - Gave over 160 inches of hair to the national organization Children with Hair Loss.

~Jim Berry

Beta Club Teacher of the Year—Jan Harsh (4th grade) Beta Club Senior Award— Luke Sterling Breakfast Optimist Club Award—James McClary (12th grade); Amy Stone (teacher) Josten’s Heart of the Eagle—Kristin Bryant (12th grade) Rotary Club Outstanding Seniors– Christina Dehlinger, James McClary Jr League of Florence Leadership– Rebecca Kelley (11th grade) Outstanding Musician Award: High School—Bethany McArthur, Skylar Adams (12th grade). Elementary—Janalyn Berry, Evan Tan (6th grade). Outstanding High School Drama Award: Sara Deaver, Tyler Hinch- cliff (12th grade). Elementary Eagle Nominee Recipients: 1st grade–Christopher Rishmawi, Caleb Howell, Conner Lee. 2nd grade— Grace Thomas, Harrison Brown. 3rd grade–Jane Gagliardi, Lillian Griffith. 4th grade– Jackson Gray, Jalynn Cade, Rebecca Barber. 5th grade—Taylor Stackley, Graham Berry. 6th grade—Claire Larrimore. Elementary Eagle Award—Katheryn Barber (6th grade). Highest Academic Achievement Award—6th grade: 1st –Janalyn Berry; 2nd—Natalie Dehlinger. Kindergarten Student of the Year Recipients: 3K – Mackenzie Sellers, Will Setser, Emma Young. 4K– Hank Griffith, Wyatt Jolley, Blake Jolley. 5K– Lilli Yarborough, Wallace Jordan, Dylan Fredrick.

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1A~ Savannah Benson, Lilah Granger, Joshua Munn, Sofie Purvis, Christopher Rishmawi. 1B~ Cortland Berry, Justin Cain, Kinsley Cox, Grayson Fountain, Pierson Gray, Caleb Howell, Ian Jolley, Keaton Keels, Dakota Lawson, Caroline Owens, Gracelynn Parks, Anna Reagan Rodriguez, Addison Singleton. 1C~ Gavin Belin, Jameson Berry, Bradley Brown, Hanna Griffith, Landon Hardy, Con-nor Lee, Madison Sellers, Anabel Yarborough, Logan Young. 2A~ Mason Floyd, Maria Hanna, Jada Hunt, Denim Johnson, Ava Ros-coe, Thomas Michael Smith, Alyssa Spurling, Mary Margaret Ster-ling. 2B~ Abhi Cheedipudi, Laci Coker, Gracelyn Dersch, Chase Feagin, Lauren Hucks, Jayce McLaughlin, Madison Munn, Caden Shiver. 3A~ Ethan Kelly, Regan Lee, Jesse Timmons. 3B~ Cade Ardis, Hilton Broach, Marianna Burgess, Lillian Griffin, Michelle Hill, Kaysie Hucks, Josie Lyerly, McKenzie Montrose, Maggie Odom, Benjamin Proctor, Nathan Turner. 4A~ Nathan Ammons, Caroline Garris, Jamison Giles, Jackson Gray, Grace Owens. 4B~ Bryson Little, Justin Tan. 4C~ Emily Eason, Kylie Stewart, Kaia Thomson, Adair Yarborough. 5A~ Stephanie Dersch, George Rishmawi. 5B~ Caitlyn Brown, Katelyn Munn, Alexander Rishmawi, Lane Ward. 6A~ Natalie Dehlinger. 6B~ Janalyn Berry, Zoe Cauthen. 7A~ Caleb Little, Nicholas Wood. 7B~ Khalil Barcus, David Doyle. 8A~ Taylor Peake, Madysen Revell. 8B~ Savannah Gaymon, Preston Watson. 9A~ Madison Stanley, Kallie Stephens, Mary-Caroline Waldrop. 9B~ Chaewon Kim, Preston Watson. 10A~ Hannah Brown, Garrett Coker, Austin Drummond, Kacey Medlin, Tyler Tisdale, Stephanie West. 11A~ Adam Baker, Taylor Broach, Mallory Edwards, Michael Smith, Emily Tomlinson. 11B~ Emily Guthrie, Rebecca Kelley. 12A~ Skylar Adams, Brandon Morris, Luke Ster-ling. 12C~ Ellie Hicks.

6B~ Camryn Edwards, Haylee Hucks, Chandler Lawson, Jordan Snipes, Morgan Warner. 7A~ Kyle Barcus, Madison Bedenbaugh, Katherine Brown, Jade Harrison, Mary Keith Hill, Heather Jeffords, Shelley Rodriguez, Jacob Roscoe, Curt Stephens, Davis Tyner. 7B~ Morgan Cass, Clay Dougherty, Victoria Ford, Ethan Goodale, Macy McArthur, Jackson Odom, Ashlyn Wood. 8A~ Elizabeth Arnold, Christopher Garris, Jarrett Giles, Hallie Ham, Brett Martin, Sarah Medlin, Bryan Michaux, Lindsey Miller, Earrion Spann, John Weldon, Chris Wilkes, Connor Williams. 8B~ Tori Alexander, Nicholas Baker, Brooke Brown, Kristen Evans, Steven Haywood, Charles Hewitt, Austin Hyman, Graham Jordan, Carolyn McClam, Amber McCor-mick, Christopher Nowlin, Madison Parker, Isaac Smith. 9A~ Han-nah Bunch, Teil Fuller, Katlyn Heitzenrater, Zhadaisa McDuffie, Tay-lor Miller, Faith Park, Grace Park, Megan Revell, Madison Warner, Emily Wilson. 9B~ Austin Adams, Drew Berry, Bryce Broach, Adam Hill, Dylan Jones, Nicholas Livingston, Wayne McAlister, Alex Strawn, Thomas Sullivan, Chris White. 10A~ Andrew Brown, Mat-thew Christenbury, David Coker, Kerstin Dougherty, Hunter Eason, Maysun Gibbs. 10B~ Abby Drummond, Hannah McInnes, Rachel Player. 11A~ Danielle Evans, Chase Holbrooks, Chandler Huntley, Hudson Jepertinger, Brittney King, Joshua Larrimore, Megan Stone, Gordon Washington, Junha Yu. 11B~ Andrew Belville, Matthew Elliott, , Julie Ann Ham, Anna Owens, Matthew Wilson. 12A~ Moriah Berry, Austin Johnson, Gordon Mattison, Elizabeth Stone. 12B~ Sara Deaver, Miranda Fisher, Jessica Meggs, Logan Player. 12C~ Hanna Adams, Kayce Erwin, Megan Maney, Trey Weatherford.

HOLY

1A~ Camila Canavati, Riley Hatfield, Caroline Myers. 1B~ Emma Rae Hopkins, Tanner Lewis, Carson Stone. 1C~ Chelsea Andrews, Ava Ardis, Kassidy Nance, Maggie Scearce, Elizabeth Smith. 2A~ Codey Barker, Stephen Dowse, Taylor Jordan, Dylan Kinney, Aleah Rush, Stephen Spann, Grace Thomas. 2B~ Daniel Coates, Monty Johnson, Bryce Turner. 3A~ Joseph Andrews, Ebony Austin, Adelyn Bankson, Payton Huggins, Lindie Matthee. 3B~ Emily Eaddy, Luke Hanna, Dylan McGill, Lydia Norris, Bryce Woodberry. 4A~ Chloe Canavati, Emma Caudill, Karson Norris, Grace Owens. 4B~ Noah Brown, Dylan Carmichael, Robbie Jordan, Elijah Purvis, Isabelle Sarmiento, Madison Setser, Kelsey Wilkes. 4C~ Clayton Bochette, Marshall Brown, Grace Buie, Ryan Carraway, Emma Goodale, Tracy Jackson, Gaige Johnson, Trinity Stewart. 5A~ Corley Keefe, Landen Poston. 6A~ Jessica Butler, Madison Stewart. 6B~ Katheryn Bar-ber. 7A~ Riley Logan, Emily Strawn, Trey Woodberry. 7B~ Emilee Cox, Melinda Dersch, Bryce Livingston, Leah Phiri, Eden Wallace. 8A~ Georgie Kelley, Lance Rogers. 8B~ Lindsay Gibbs, Tori Hewitt, Heather King, Grace Lyles. 9A~ Jane Jang. 10A~ Caleb Harrelson, Dongsun Kim, Carlie Skelton. 10B~ Peyton Johnson, Madelynn Pigg. 11A~ Chandler Huntley, Hudson Jepertinger. 11B~ Grant Heustess. 12B~ Katie Peake. 12C~ Kristin Bryant, Christina Dehlin-ger

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1A~ Ella Acorn, Benjamin Bankson, Graeme Minter, Antonio Sir-mans, Victoria Smith, Logan Sweatt. 1B~ Kiefer Adams, Madison-Grace Montrose. 1C~ Chase Alban, Charley Huber. 2A~ James Edwards, Kaitlyn Fore, Orlando Hudson, John Rogers Kirven, Jack-son Seward, Joshua Turner. 2B~ Harrison Brown, Madison Cash, Ayden DuBose, Brady Edwards, Grace Foxworth, Mary Ella Kea, Hallie Lee, Cameron McGee, Evan Ridgeway, Dawson Smith, Melena Thomas. 3A~ Alexis Aikens, Gavin Dowdy, Jane Gagliardi, Abby Godwin, Parson Granger, Kerigan Herring, Luke Hicks, Callie Hill, Hayden Love, Mary Everette Matthews, Ellie Parks, Landon Pigate, Ethan Rogers, Max Warner. 3B~ Eli Ard, Marlie Matthews, Joshua McDaniel, Grace Myers, Doff Wallace. 4A~ Timothy Blue, Melissa Crowley, Caleb Hanna, Wesley Peake, Hannah Grace Rogers, Matt Tomlinson, Jessie Weatherford. 4B~ Charlie Acorn, Davis Butler, Jalynn Cade, Ariel Davis, Haleh Rush, Lily Sauls, Rus-sell Stone, Christian Strange. 4C~ Rebecca Barber, Macy Powell, Kolby Rogers, Trotter Scearce, Landen Seiffert, Kaiden Shaffer, Kimrey Shaffer. 5A~ Tyler Ard, Caleb Banks, Graham Berry, Daniel Bunch, Andrea King, Luke Lewis, Micaela Montrose, Caroline Page, Clint Parks, Olivia Seward, Xavier Wright. 5B~ Matthew Behling, Collin Brown, Sam Densmore, Jonas Duty, Sarah Mixon Eaddy, Phillip Hucks, Kamari Hudson, Jamal McDuffie, Skyler Monson, Cole Procik, Taylor Stackley, Amber Sutton. 6A~ Madison Caudill, Zach-ary Edwards, Caleb Huggins, Faith Huntley, Mingee Kim, Claire Larrimore, Abigail Sansbury, Delaney Snipes, Jackson Stanley, Con-nor Stokes, Evan Tan.

A cast of eight performed the classic Around the World

in Eighty Days two nights in April. The small cast led by seniors Tyler Hinchcliff, Frankie Slemmer, and Sara Deaver worked with the younger cast members to present a play that captivated its audience. The play was under the direction of Katrina King.


The students in the jun-

ior drama class performed the classic Christian story The Tale of Three Trees to the elementary students during Chapel in March. The students shared the story as a part of the Easter season.

Thank you high school students and parents

for your help!

FCS participated in the SCISA Music Festival Thurs-

day, March 14th at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. The 127 FCS musicians were among hundreds of students statewide that performed in the annual state festival. The Elementary String Ensem-ble, Elementary Vocal Ensemble, and High School Choir received a Superior rating for a gold medal. The Middle School Choir received an Excellent rating for a silver medal. Of the 22 students who participated in piano, instrumental, and vocal solo categories, 14 received a Su-perior rating for a gold medal, 8 received an Excellent rat-ing for a silver medal, and 1 received a Good rating for a bronze medal.

Medals awarded in: Piano Solos : GOLD – Lily Sauls, Chaewon Kim SILVER– Jamison Giles, Savannah Gaymon, Hannah McInnes, DeQuane LaSane, Danielle Evans BRONZE– Sarah Medlin Instrumental Solos: GOLD – Violin – Evan Tan, Katheryn Barber, Melinda Dersch SILVER– Violin- Justin Tan, Cello- Gracie Dersch, Trumpet – Jonas Duty Vocal Solos: GOLD – Lillie Odom, Lane Ward, Katelyn Munn, Jana-lyn Berry, Tori Hewitt, Georgeanna Kelley, Rebecca Kelley, Kristin Bryant, Bethany McArthur


Twelve FCS students performed with over 70 area stu-

dents and professional string musicians in the annual Flor-

ence/Darlington String Association concert, Friday, April

12th in the church auditorium. The program was written

by Dr. Sherry Woods and was narrated and embellished by

Mark Anderson. The program was lead by Dr. Benjamin

Woods.

Photograph~ Front: Ava Roscoe, Anna Kate Huggins,

Kate Kendall, Grace Dersch, Grace Kendall. Back

Row: Justin Tan, Cortland Berry, Evan Tan, Katheryn

Barber, Melanie Dersch, Stephanie Dersch, FCS String

Ensemble Instructor Megan Kendall, Janalyn Berry.

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. Psalm 40:3A

Congratulations to

4th grade teacher Jan Harsh! She received the Teacher of the Year award for 2012-2013. Mrs. Harsh has a love for teaching but also for sharing the love of Christ with her students. She is known for her creativ-ity in and out of the classroom, as well as, her giving spirit.


The following teachers have reached a milestone in their service of teaching at FCS. We gratefully appreciate their years of service and ministry.

Vickie Mathews Jan Harsh Janet Watts Jimmy Miles

35 years 30 years 25 years 25 years

Jim Berry Trixy Stanley Leslie Evans Byron Jones


John Brown Esther Berry Donna Weldon Amber Nesbit


Shannon McAlister

5 years

Vice President Elect Rebecca Kelley, SCISA Activities Director Lyndi Bonnette, Vice President Elect David Coker.

”teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you

always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

Twenty of the high school class officers attended the

Spring South Carolina Independent School Student Asso-ciation (SCISSA) convention in March at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Junior, Rebecca Kelley and sophomore, David Coker were elected to serve as state officers in SCISSA for 2013-2014. Kelley was elected as 2

nd Vice President and Coker

was elected as 1st Vice President. There were 460 students

representing a number of private schools statewide. FCS sponsor Michelle Johnson stated that this is an annual event that the FCS officers look forward to attending. The trip marks the end of a year of leadership in their classes through Homecoming events and service projects throughout the school year.

Back: Rebecca Kelley, David Coker, Peyton Johnson, Garrett Coker, Austin Drummond, Austin Johnson, Gordon Washington, Moriah Berry, Luke Sterling, Kayce Erwin, Josh Larrimore, Hudson Jep-ertinger. Front: James McClary, Mallory Edwards, Jared Sterling, Drew Berry, Brittany King, Madison Warner, Madison Stanley, Hanna Adams.

2013-2014 CLASS OFFICERS Seniors: Josh Larrimore, Mallory Edwards, Michael Smith, Daniel Isgett. Juniors: Austin Drummond, Hunter Eason, Kerstin Dougherty, Stephanie West. Sophomores: Mary-Caroline Waldrop, Madison Stanley, Teil Fuller, Jared Sterling. Freshman: Grace Lyles, Savannah Smith, Heather King, Tori Hewitt. Eighth Grade Nicolas Wood, Macy McArthur, Jacob Roscoe, Morgan Cass. Seventh Grade: Janalyn Berry, Jackson Stanley, Morgan Warner, Zoe Cauthen.

2013-2014 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Hudson Jepertinger, Peyton Johnson, Gordon Washington,

Garrett Coker


In their English

class, Juniors pre-sented lyrical poetry using the elements of music and instru-ments. This was a part of a demonstra-tion of the applica-tion of literary ele-ments through lyri-cal poetry. The stu-dents had to expli-cate a poem (Christian song) and

then play the song on a CD player for all to listen to. Josh Larrimore and Chandler Huntley went the extra mile and brought in their personal instruments (banjo, harmonica, mandolin) to perform the song.

The senior Spanish

students teamed up using their knowledge and talents in present-ing a children’s story in Spanish and illustration to elementary classes.

Spanish students worked in teams to create a variety of

piñatas. This allowed them to dive a little deeper into the Spanish culture. They did a “fabuloso” job!

The 3K-5K students

shared some special time with dad or grandpa on Friday, April 19th! The “men of the hour” were presented with a book-mark and, of course, a donut and a drink! It was indeed a special morning for both dads, grandpas, and students.

Family and friends gathered on Wednesday, March

27th to watch 54 students be inducted into the Junior or Senior National Beta Club. Students must achieve and maintain a 90 average to meet the induction requirements. Seniors Moriah Berry, Austin Johnson, Katie Peake, and Luke Sterling gave a brief speech on four key attrib-utes of the National Beta Club: leadership, service, aca-demics and character.


Two chartered buses with forty-two 6th graders, par-

ents, and FCS staff traveled to Kentucky on May 1st for the annual three day CAMP OUT adventure. It was an ex-citing three days that included a tour of the Louisville Slug-ger Factory and Museum, friendly competition in laser tag, time with Dr. Carl Kerby and our annual overnight in the Creation Museum. It was a packed three days of fun but also a time of digging into God’s Word in a historical view of creation. This was the third trip we have taken and it only seems to get better! Thank you to all the parents who served as chaperones...you made the trip an even greater success! Plans for CAMP OUT ‘14 are underway...so get ready rising 6th graders….it’s your turn to prepare to see!!!

Over 500 students, faculty, and parents watched ten

young ladies and one father have a minimum of 8 inches of their hair cut off to donate to the national organization, Chil-dren With Hairloss. FCS donated over 160 inches of hair to the national organization as part of a special chapel that was held, Monday, May 6th in the FCS gymnasium. Four-teen local stylists from The Salon, Reflections, Ashley’s, Ulta, Eyecatchers Salon, and Visible Changes gave of their time to prepare and cut the donated hair in addition to giving each participant a haircut and style.

Participants included: Macy McArthur, Hannah McInnes, Katie Peake, Lillie Odom, Maggie Odom, Elizabeth Smith, Katelyn Munn, Saher Rishmawi, Melena Thomas, Mary Margaret Sterling and Eleni Bakas.

This is the third year FCS students and parents have participated in this special chapel which is sponsored by the FCS Student Government. Over the three years, the school has donated 625 inches of hair from 61 partici-pants. There was a number of participants who have given multiple times.

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