– by Caleb P, sophomore – Splitting our annual Christmas concert into three separate events would seem at first to not be a good idea during an already stressful month. But this was not the case. More time to prepare for the concert and less time for each concert were both beneficial and the advantages were seen during each concert. … Read More
Practice makes perfect!
Students and teachers are working hard for this year’s ODACS
– by Kiersten G, sophomore – Students and teachers have been hard at work preparing for the ODACS competition in March. ODACS (Old Dominion Association of Church Schools) is the fine arts competition comprised of all categories, such as art, speech, orchestra, and various choral groups. This year, our school made an effort to start preparation for the competition early … Read More
Meet our Student Council
Student council meets during lunch on Tuesdays to discuss issues of interest to the students and administration. They are learning leadership skills to help them as they transition into the upper grades and some of them into college next year.
A product of God’s leading
Bro. Kyle Spatz fills role as new youth pastor
– by Connor D, senior – With Bro. Boyd answering the call to pastor a church in Collinsville, Oklahoma, a new youth pastor, Bro. Kyle Spatz, has joined the ranks of the ministerial staff to fill the hole that was left. Bro. Spatz accepted the call to ministry when he was sixteen years old, assisting in the teen department of … Read More
Mud, fun, and run!
Students from K3-12th gear up for the Patriot Pace
– by Alyssa R, junior – On Oct. 16, FBTA held the annual Patriot Pace! It ended up being a sunny day, but a muddy field with all the rain from the night prior. Every year the students collect pledges for new equipment, music instruments, useful tools, etc. for the school. The entire student body goes up to the soccer … Read More
Florence overstays welcome
Wreaking devastation to disappointment along east coast
– by Kiersten G, sophomore – After days of anticipation, hurricane Florence made landfall in Wilmington, NC, on Friday, Sept. 14. The hurricane was predicted to be category 5 with devastating rain and wind. Many towns were forced to evacuate, and some students of FBTA even had siblings come home from college because of the hurricane. Some local high schools … Read More
Executing precautionary measures:
Students move to gym to await the “all-clear”
– by Connor D, senior – Sept. 10, just after the start of the day, a few students downstairs began to smell small amounts of natural gas in the air. “I was currently in U.S. History at the time,” said Jay M, senior. “My friend Joshua pointed out that he smelled something.” “I was in the English room,” said Diego … Read More
Patriot Press goes digital:
New website hosts Patriot Press blog
The Patriot Press staff has made several upgrades this year, including online posting to our new website blog. Thanks to Mrs. Holley Van Den Berg, parent and FBT staff member, the new FBT academy website is up and running. She included a blog page for posting pictures and articles as they happen, so if we can get our act together, the … Read More
New year, new teachers:
FBTA welcomes new faces to our faculty
– by Hart Z, senior – A few new faces have joined the faculty at FBTA this year. Alumnus Corynne Damm is our new K3 teacher. Miss Damm graduated as Valedictorian from FBTA in 2014. She then attended Pensacola Christian College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in a Elementary Education. “I am very excited to be back at FBTA,” … Read More
Workplace management:
New office staff learn to navigate the process
– by Julie U, senior – Students now see two new faces when going to the office. Mrs. Mitchell joined the staff at school, and Mrs. Beach assists her in the school office. Along with these two new faces comes their new voices heard over the school intercom. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Beach take on several roles in the office. … Read More