Vol. 4 No. 1 FALL 2011

Florence

School

Christian

September 11, 2011 marked the 10th

anniversary of the day that America was

attacked on her own soil by the evil acts of terrorism. In spite of the

tragedy, Americans united in faith,and prayer and displayed the heart of

patriotism.

Ten years later, our

students chose to remem-

ber that day and honor

local firefighters for their

service to our community.

It was recorded that 343

firefighters lost their lives

on 911 in serving their

community. FCS stu-

dents presented a special

911 chapel that included songs to honor our nation and a tribute to the

firefighters. Alumnus Thomas Moye and senior Rachel King presented

a monologue based on a true story of a NYC fire captain who had to

write the eulogies of the eight firefight-

ers in his battalion who died on that

tragic day.

FBT Children’s Ministry Director Amy Giles and her sons

Jarrett and Jamison shared their hearts from the perspective

of a firefighter’s family.

Principal Jim Berry acknowledged and thanked the firefighters for their

service to our community.

FCS welcomes three new teachers to the faculty: Melissa

Roeder, Cris Averette and Megan Kendall. Mrs. Roeder

teaches P.E. and will serve as an assistant coach in volley-

ball and girls basketball. Mr. Averette teachs 10th grade

English. Mrs. Kendall teaches music for Kindergarten and

lower elementary grades. She also teaches drama and music

appreciation classes for secondary grades. We are blessed

to have these new additions to our faculty.

Mrs. Roeder Mr. Averette

Mrs. Kendall

Following the Chapel,

Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Ev-

ans and Mrs. Kendall

delivered homemade

goodies and cards made

by elementary students

and parents to the local

fire stations and Howe

Springs. FCS will not

forget 911!

The October

BOOK FAIR

has been cancelled.

“Celebrating 40 Years”

A Ministry of the Florence Baptist Temple

This is definitely a landmark year for

FCS. In May, we graduated our 1000th

student, and this school year marks our

40th year. I am especially fortunate to

have been here since the beginning.

There have been many challenges, but

the rewards have been far greater. I want

to thank each of you for sending your

child (children) here. I know many of

you make sacrifices—especially in these financially difficult

times. Let me encourage you by saying that if you are going to

sacrifice, the foundation is the most important place to do so—

if you want the building to be sound.

Let me also thank Jim Berry, Sandy Bryant, Scotty

Keefe, Jimmy Miles, Nina Bohler and Doreen Miles for their

administrative leadership, as well as our entire faculty. I am

grateful for each of them.

Christian education is unique. It is not only concerned with

the education of the intellect, but also the education of the

heart. The other day, a young man had some very important

spiritual questions. He went to one of our faculty, Byron

Jones, and later made a decision to give his life to Christ as a

result of that conversation. Afterward, he commented about

how much confidence he had in Mr. Jones because of

the way he relates to the students. I hear these kinds of

stories regularly and thank the Lord that we have a school

where Christ is honored. May it always be so.

~ Pastor Monroe

Page 2 FCS Eagle Times Fall 2011

4K: Kelsey Goodman, Maxton Allen, Payton Davis, Kirah Rush, Kylie

Hammond, Bennett Matthews, Elise Hicks, Mason Coleman, Tyler Spell,

Anna Maria Roulston, Seth Cross, Avery Hopkins, Donnell Pearis, Nicho-

las Earp, Sai Nagalla, Ashley Law, Logan Outlaw, Hunter Miller.

5K: Kassidy Nance, Cortland Berry, Grayson Fountain, Anna Reagan

Rodriguez, Emma Rae Hopkins, Brice Fuleihan, Graeme Minter, Cal

Campbell, Caleb Howell, Charley Huber, Addison Singleton, Hunter

McLaughlin, Sofia Purvis, Jayda Stevenson, Maggie Scearce, Anthony

McNeil.

1st: Bryce Turner, Mary Margaret Sterling, Catherine Foxworth, Lorenzo

Lozano, Jada Hunt. 2nd: Jadah Rush, Mary Matthews, Luke Hicks, Anna

Anderson, Benjamin Proctor, Ashlee McGee, Alexa Sirois, Ebony Austin.

3rd

: Krista Mainard, Trotter Scearce, Savannah Williams. 4th

: Kevan

Nance, Jeffrey McGee, Sarah Schmitt, Summerlyn Anderson. 5th

: Erin

Lassiter, Anna Arnold, Laurin Turner, Camryn Edwards. 6th

: Fischer

Boyles, Bryce Livingston, Ethan Goodale, Jacob Roscoe. 7th: Brett Mar-

tin, Charles Hewitt, Georgeanna Kelley, Rachael Elliott, Graham Jordan,

Tori Alexander, Tyler McKinney, Madyson Revell, Ellie Arnold. 8th

:

Megan Revell, Nicholas Livingston, Jared Sterling, Dylan Jones. 9th

:

Kirsten Stone. 10th

: Janae Wilson, Matt Turbeville, Tyler Jones, Allen

Vaughn, Daniel Isgett. 11th

: Monae Boyles, Emily Anderson, Hannah

Greenawalt, Luke Sterling, Patrick Pforr, Besslyn Thomas, Sydney Whit-

field. 12th

: Trae Livingston, Brandon Gleason, Edoardo Cogliati.

“Celebrating 40 years” I have had the privilege of being

involved with Florence Christian

School since the late 70’s. My parents

made the decision to enroll me in FCS

as a first grader so that I could receive

an excellent education in a Christian environ-

ment. I graduated from FCS in 1988, earned my college degree from

Liberty University, and returned to FCS to teach high school math and

coach soccer and basketball in 1993. This marks my ninth year serving

in the role as Principal.

The Lord has really blessed FCS through the years. God led Pastor

Bill Monroe to establish a Christian School in August 1972. That year,

FCS employed five faculty and staff members and enrolled 54 children

in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Each year FCS added a new grade

until the first graduating class received their diplomas in 1979. On May

20, 2011, FCS reached a milestone as it saw the 1000th student receive

her diploma. FCS has reached another milestone as it opened its doors

for the 40th consecutive year. We have grown to 50 faculty/staff mem-

bers with over 730 students enrolled in K3-12th grades.

As we reflect on the 40 years, I count it a great blessing and opportu-

nity to work with young people whether through the role as an adminis-

trator or teaching them in the classroom. It is very rewarding to see our

students that go on to live successful lives that honor and glorify the

Lord Jesus Christ.

*excerpts of this article are from SHE Magazine, August 2011

A NEW YEAR means “BOX TOPS”… begin now saving your tops!

FCS WELCOMES OVER 120 NEW STUDENTS

3K: Kailey Brown, Matthew Causey, Brianna Cole, Joshua Davis, Chris-

topher Dorrell, Hank Griffith, Shaelyn Hammond, McClure Hopkins,

Liana Mintz, Owen Starr, William Wilson, Abigail Burgess, Ethan Cash,

Gavin Holt, Katelyn Kendall, Ava Lee, Jenna Prevatte, Jacob Robinson,

Adrianna Rohme, Robert Steinert, Kyleigh Turner, Michael Williams,

Kailee Boggs, Daisy Carter, Kinsley DuBose, Carter Goodman, Blake

Jolley, Wyatt Jolley, Kellan Love, Jamison McDaniel, Olivia Minter,

Aiden Rodgers, Darlee Wallace.

FCS was awarded the ―Best of the Pee Dee-Florence‖ for

excellence as the best private school in 2011. The school

was given a plaque and banner to commemorate the honor.

~ Jim Berry

rincipal’s Co

rne

r

Page 3 FCS Eagle Times Fall 2011

The student government was busy this summer pre-

paring for the 2011-2012 school year. In July, Chris

Coker, Seth Harrelson, and Alyssa Holbrooks

served with the SCISA state officers to hold a ―team

building‖ day for SCISA student government officers. The meeting

was held at Heathwood Hall in Columbia. Other FCS student repre-

sentatives included Zach Anderson, Emily Ham, and Elizabeth

Chard. Two teachers, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Nesbit, accompanied

the students.

In September, Chris, Seth, and Alyssa conducted a SCISA

fall conference that was held in the State House. Student representa-

tives from all the SCISA schools were in attendance. They met to go

over the state agenda for this school year. Moriah Berry, Kristin

Bryant and Austin Johnson attended as FCS representatives. Mrs.

Bryant accompanied the students.

The entire student government has been busy working to-

gether with their classes to prepare for the Homecoming 2011. They

are leading their classes in the preparation of their class floats. They

will be involved in a number of projects throughout this school year.

FCS Student Government Representatives for 2011-2012

Executive Officers: Chris Coker, Austin Johnson, Seth Harrelson, Moriah Berry.

12th Grade: Zach Anderson, Emily Ham, Elizabeth Chard, Kayla Thompson.

11th Grade: Frankie Slemmer, Kristin Bryant, Hanna Adams, James McClary.

10th Grade: Hudson Jepertinger, Gordon Washington, Caroline McAlister, Danielle

Evans.

9th Grade: David Coker, Kacey Medlin, Brooke Haywood, Garret Coker.

8th Grade: Madison Stanley, Drew Berry, Madison Warner, Jared Sterling.

7th Grade: Brooke Brown, Tori Hewitt, Taylor Peake, Jana Wilson,

They are listed as president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer.

The kindergarten and elementary

spiritual emphasis this year is

based on Joel 1:3... Tell ye your

children of it, and let your chil-

dren tell their children and their

children another generation.

Elementary chapels are broken

into upper (4th-6th) and lower (1st

-3rd) grades in order to teach on a more age appropriate level. We are very

blessed to have the leadership of FBT’s Children’s Ministry Director Amy

Giles on board. Mrs. Giles is very instrumental in challenging our young

people’s hearts.

‘A Time for Everything' is our

theme for the elementary students

this year at FCS. The focus is to

bring our true American Christian

heritage to the hearts and minds of

our students. Patriotism is not a

feeling but a deep love for our

country. A patriot is then someone

who loves his country, believes in

it, defends it and protects it. Our

look back at the beginning of Amer-

ica and during the Revolutionary War era will be a great adventure this

year for every student. It is important for children to understand that many

of the Founding Fathers were deeply rooted in their faith of Jesus

Christ. The Elementary Revival in September was just the beginning of a

year long journey where we will study God's Word and our American his-

tory together. I look forward to working with our teachers and students as

we discover 'A Time for Everything'!

Kindergarten teachers weekly present a lesson in

chapel that focuses on the ABC’s of America and the

monthly character trait. They will travel through the al-

phabet with a patriotic focus that parallels with Biblical

principles. Two little doll friends, Sadie and Sully, join

the young cadets in their journey each week. The 3 and

4/5K chapels are a time of reciting pledges, songs, and a

lesson that challenges even our youngest minds.

We invite parents to visit any of our chapels and join our young people

on the journey back in time to Colonial America and the study of God’s

Word!

Thank you to David and Tabatha Lawson

for their skills and creativity with our main

hall patriotic display. Scott McArthur and

G.C. Hatchell, we appreciate your assistance

with the other decorations.

WOW! Thank you FCS families for your

support and hard work in this year’s annual

candy and coupon book fundraiser. Due to

your diligent effort, we achieved our fund-

raising goal of $55,000. As a result of your

hard work, we will be given an extra day out

of school on Wednesday, November 23,

2011. Candy is still available for purchase in

the office.

Last year, several young girls,

teens and FCS moms donated over

200 inches of hair to the national

organization Children with Hair

Loss. This event was sponsored by

the Student Government. We will

be doing this service project again

in the spring. Any FCS young girl, teen or mom may participate by

growing her hair to a minimum of 8‖ long. The hair must be natural

with no color treatment. The hair donations will be made into wigs for

children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagno-

sis.

The special ―hair cutting‖ event will be held in May for the partici-

pating FCS girls, teens, and moms. They will be treated with a hair-

cut and a fun time of fellowship! More details will be coming but for

now...begin to ―grow‖ those locks!

~Amy Giles

Thank You!

Page 4 FCS Eagle Times Fall 2011

The class of 2013 met in the Chapel on

September 1st where family and friends

gathered to watch the juniors receive their

class rings. Junior Class Officers Frankie

Slemmer, Kristin Bryant, Hanna Adams

and James McClary led the ceremony

with individual speeches

followed by the receiving

of the rings and a photo

session. This day marked

another milestone in the

life of these high school

juniors!

FCS students will honor veterans in the fifth

annual A Salute to Veterans, Thursday, Novem-

ber 10th, 9:00 AM in the FBT Worship Center.

This is our gift to the community; we invite veter-

ans and their families to join us.

Kindergarten and elementary students will present

our annual Christmas Concert, Friday, December

16th, 9:00 AM in the FBT Worship Center.

Students will take us back in to the colonial period

and how families celebrated Christmas. Family and

friends are invited to join in this Colonial Christmas

celebration.

A cast of students from 3rd-12th grade will present an

evening of entertainment with dramatic and musical

excerpts from The Sound of Music. In addition, the high

school drama department will present School for Wives

a one act comedy play. The event is Thursday,

November 3rd, 7:00 p.m. For ticket information con-

tact Leslie Evans. at 662-0454, ext. 3228.

F i f t een s tudents

qualified to participate

in the 32nd Annual

Duke University Tal-

ent Identification Pro-

gram (TIP). The pro-

gram is for current 7th

grade students who

have achieved a 95th percentile or higher in standardized math or reading test

scores from their fifth or sixth grade scores. The Duke TIP recipients are : (Row 1) Savannah Smith, Tori Hewitt, Grace

Lyles, Savannah Gaymon, Rachel Elliott; (Row 2) Preston Watson, Georgeanna

Kelley, Nicholas Baker, Taylor Peake, Madyson Revell; (Row 3) Amber Davis,

Christopher Garris, Brett Martin, Bryan Michaux, Lance Rogers.

The fourth grade went buggy with their Science

insect projects! They were very creative in present-

ing a variety of

insects that capti-

vated viewers

with their array

of interesting

themes.

All About Me... Five-year-olds ―LOVE TO

TALK‖, so what better way to

get them to get over the new

school jitters than talking

about all the people, things and

places they like. It is also a

great avenue to introduce them

to public speaking. In Septem-

ber, the walls outside Mrs.

Langnecker’s and

Mrs. Nesbit’s 5K

classes were adorned

with the artwork and

stories of these young

students. They were

quite captivating!

For information: call the church office at 662-0453

or visit fbt.org

Page 5 FCS Eagle Times Fall 2011

FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

ATHLETICS

The VARSITY cheerleaders attended cheer camp

at Lander University with the Universal Cheer As-

sociation. There were twelve squads attending the

camp.

FCS won first place for our fight song performed on the first night

of camp. We won blue (superior) ribbons for each evaluation given,

and won first place in the camp championship for the small varsity

cheer division.

There were approximately 200 girls attending the camp. Danielle

Evans and Erin Williams made All-American. Erin also received an

invitation from UCA to apply to become a staff member for next year!

Congratulations cheerleaders for a job well done!

The JUNIOR VARSITY cheerleaders attended the NCA Cheer-

leading camp at North Carolina State University in July. The team did

very well in all competitions and brought home four blue ribbons

along with a first place trophy for ―Champion Chant‖. Congratulations

to Abby Drummond and Teil Fuller for being selected as 2011 All

American Cheerleader. Others nominated for the All American com-

petition were Taylor Miller, Madison Parker, and Madison War-

ner.

The squad adopted Philippians 4:13 as its team verse and was pre-

sented a note from two camp instructors which read, ―You all have

been a positive impact on our lives!‖ These young ladies truly under-

stand that whatever they do, even cheerleading, they are to bring

honor and glory to the Lord.

JV SQUAD: Abby Drummond, Teil Fuller, Kathryn Jones, Taylor Miller, Madison

Warner, Brooke Brown, Heather King, Grace Lyles, Carolyn McClam, Sarah

Medlin, Madison Parker, and Savannah Smith.

.

Oct 14 Pee Dee Academy A Oct 21 **Williamsburg Acad H Oct 28 Thomas Sumter A

All Varsity games begin at 7:30 p.m.

** Senior Day

Oct 13 Orangeburg Prep 6:00 A Oct 20 St. John’s H

All JV games begin at 7:00 p.m.

Oct 10 Robert E. Lee 4:00pm A Oct 11 Robert E. Lee H Oct 13 Wilson Hall H Matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

12:30 PM TRACES GOLF COURSE

For information CONTACT: Scotty Keefe 661-4332

Oct 12 Laurence Manning H Oct 13 Carolina Academy H

JV games begin at 4:00 p.m. Varsity games begin at 5:00 p.m.

A ministry of the Florence Baptist Temple

WINNER’S CREED

I believe that a true winner always does

his(her) best, never to the glory of self but

always to the glory of God. With the Lord’s

help, I will strive to be a true winner today.

FLAG FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING

Games on Saturdays

Beginning October 1, 2011

9:00 AM – 12 Noon

Awards Celebration

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Golf Challenge benefits the Florence Christian School Athletic Booster Club.

FOR INFORMATION

CONTACT:

Cris Averette 661-4324

Congratulations to Senior Meagan

Wright. She ran track in the AAU

Junior Olympics this past summer

and placed 9th! The games were

held in New Orleans.

~ Coach Debbie King

VARSITY SQUAD: Hanna Allen, Hannah Greenawalt, Hannah Woods,

Michelle Huggins, Erin Williams, Sara Deaver, Ellie Hicks, Logan Player,

Danielle Evans, Kayla Bermeo, Elizabeth McDowell, Megan Stone, and

Amanda King.

~ Coach Kim Drummond

2308 South Irby Street Florence, SC 29504

OCT 12 PSAT—11th grade 14 FCS Golf Challenge 13-19 1st Nine Weeks Tests 20 SONIC Share Night 21 FBT Youth 5th Quarter 25 PTC—NO SCHOOL 26 PLAN– 10th grade Report Cards 30 FBT Family Matters Picnic NOV 3 Evening of the Stage 4 Friend Day @ FBT 10 A Salute to Veterans 14-18 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. 16 Progress Reports 23-27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS- NO SCHOOL DEC 2-4 FBT Living Christmas Tree 4 SAT 11 ACT 14-16 1st Semester Exams Half Days- (K-6th dismissed at 11:30)

16 A Colonial Christmas Concert DEC 19-30 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS– NO SCHOOL JAN 2 Back to School 16 PTC-NO SCHOOL

Non-Profit Organ. U.S. Postage

PAID Permit # 56

Florence, SC 29501

P.O. Box 12809 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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

Return Service Requested

“Distinctly Christian Academic Excellence”

DATES TO REMEMBER Visit FCS’s Website

www.fcseagles.org