
Built on the Cornerstone
Jamie Williams and Susannah McAvinney (both Class of 2003) were each raised by parents who lived out their faith in tangible ways and were committed to a quality Christian education for their children. Susannah’s mom taught at FCS, and while it wasn’t always easy to pay tuition for four daughters, Susannah vividly remembers her parents…

Standing Out By Giving Back
This essay was written by Hunter Griffis, FCS Class of 2013, in honor of his sister Haley and her fellow varsity cheerleaders. They are now finalists for the prestigious Spirit of Sportmanship Award to be awarded this May. Consider the importance of the human spine, informally known as the backbone. Not only is this structure…

A Foundation of Faith, Family, and Football
Be uncommon. Be committed. That is the challenge that Head Coach Thomas issued to the Fredericksburg Christian Varsity Football team this year. It became their driving force, particularly for Brian, one of the team captains. Brian Tinnell, class of ’19, has been playing football since his freshman year, along with 14 other seniors who have…

It All Begins with a Good (Scratched Out) God Foundation
As a former project manager for many Fredericksburg area homes, Naomi Knutti Duggins ’01, knows all about the importance of foundations. “Without a strong foundation, there will be nothing to support the building. Any building without the proper foundation will cave and collapse.” But her appreciation for good foundations began long before she stepped on…

Being Restored by the Real Fixer-Upper
Brandon and Sarah had waited ten long days for the results. As they sat in the doctor’s office, Sarah stared at a picture of a camel behind the physician’s desk, struggling to process the painful news. She looked at her husband, trying to focus on their life before this point in time. During her final…