Receiving the FBTA yearbooks and attending the dedication ceremony signals that the end of the year is near. On May 23, a 15-minute video was presented to the entire student body and faculty to recount the year-in-review. The yearbook staff searched through thousands of photos from the year to highlight our favorite memories. After the slideshow presentation, Hart, yearbook editor, … Read More
A final cheer
Students celebrate the close of the sports seasons with the annual sports banquet
– by Haston H, junior – A buzz of chatter filled the room as the athletes of the school gathered in groups to eagerly discuss the greatly anticipated sports awards, and who would win the ultimate award, the Athletic Director’s Award. The dinner, which was cooked by resident chef, Mrs. Darby, consisted of two selections of freshly-tossed salads, sizzling grilled hot … Read More
A Mother’s Day to remember
– by Sri Shakti, freshman – A mother’s love is one of the most important things in a child’s life. Some earliest memories are often of a mother’s kisses or the sound of her soft voice. It goes without saying, that the K4 students were elated to show their mothers how much they appreciate them at their Mother’s Day Brunch on … Read More
Musicals and missionaries
4th-6th graders put on a missions play
– by Kiersten G, sophomore – The elementary students put on a spring play which was themed around mission’s week on Friday, May 3. Ms. Koechig, Ms. Bowers, and Mrs. Probus all worked diligently to help the children prepare to put on the best show they could. “The play was a lot of fun! I was really nervous and I … Read More
Making a joyful noise
The BJU brass group performs in chapel
– by Nathan H, senior – Chapel in the auditorium always means there’s going to be some sort of special event, and this time was no different. Students eagerly made their way to the auditorium wondering what was going to happen. The brass instrumental band from Bob Jones University performed a variety of pieces, from “Mary had a Little Lamb” … Read More
A day full of surprises
Easter egg hunt
– by Ava J, junior – Easter is one of the most important stories in the Bible. The preschoolers were able to learn more about this day while doing fun activities. The teachers were able to incorporate the story of Jesus’ resurrection into simple activities. Mrs. Bradford had her K4 class start with an edible activity that captured the scene … Read More
Showtime
Fairfax choral group showcased at national competition in front of 3,000 people
– by Caleb D, senior – The resolution and climax of the competition season here at Fairfax is the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) National Fine Arts Competition in Greenville, SC, for Christian high school students across the nation. Each year during the closing awards ceremony, the AACS officials choose a handful of performers to showcase their performance in … Read More
Saving the bells
1st year handbell choir places 2nd at nationals
– by Connor D, senior – At the beginning of this 2018-19 school year, Mr. Probus, FBTA alumni, was asked to help revive the academy handbell choir. After a semester of practicing only twice a week, the handbell choir outdid themselves, placing 1st at both the regional and state competitions and advancing further on to the national competition at Bob … Read More
Big, bad wolf out of order
Overcoming all odds, readers’ theatre advances to nationals
– by Hart Z, senior – The Readers’ Theatre team, led by Mrs. Darby, won 1st place at both regional and state competition, overcoming incredible odds and demonstrating the overwhelming dedication of the students. “From the very beginning, I knew we had a group that blended and worked together, wonderfully,” said Mrs. Darby, coach. “We practiced a lot and were … Read More
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