School News
Crossing Paths
On Saturday, May 5, family, friends, students and alumni gathered to commemorate the 2010 home-going of David Wrenn, deacon of Faith Baptist Church and father of FCS graduates Ashley Wrenn Moger (2004), Sara Wrenn Skeen (2006) and Daniel Wrenn (2011). Since May 2010, two Memorial Mile events have honored Mr. Wrenn's godly character, love for running and belief in Christian education. Mr. Wrenn's family organized the event for the purpose of raising funds for Christian education.
Helping with the registration of over 70 participants, Tamra Moger said, "Everyone was here to honor David and support Christian education. It was good to see family, friends, the Faith Baptist people, and FCS alumni here. God gave us a perfect day, and the people enjoyed the fellowship."
Making the day even more exciting, Brent Webb, graduate of the Teen Challenge program and creator of the Epidemic Walk Project, was walking along Highway 22 when participants inquired, asking Mr. Webb to join the Memorial Mile. After Wrenn's son-in-law Matthew Moger's opening prayer and thanks, Mr. Webb was able to share his testimony and ministry.
Concerning his purpose and walk project, Mr. Webb said, "It is a way for me to do fundraising for the Teen Challenge programs of North Carolina in order to afford men and women the same opportunity that I was given - to find a new life and hope through a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ."
Those who gathered for the Memorial Mile were touched by God's providence, allowing their paths to cross Mr. Webb's on this special day.
Dairy Team Wins Competition
The North Carolina State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon contest was Saturday, April 14. The contests began at 8:30 a.m. with teams taking a written exam from which they were ranked according to their scores in a double elimination bracket. FCS had five competing teams - two junior and three senior teams. Each group chose its own team name, shirt color and design. The junior teams were the Long Horns and Bessie's Angels, while the senior teams were the Moo-rons and the senior division winners, the Holy Cows.
Agri-science teacher Marjie Grubb was greatly encouraged by another win. Mickey Jo Grubb, her daughter, has been actively involved in dairy competitions since she was of eligible age. She said, "This is the second time for Mickey to win State. She was the captain for the Eastern Randolph team last year when they won State, but she chose not to go until she could go with her teammates at FCS. Since representing her state in the 4-H National Competition would be a one-time opportunity, Mickey was so glad that her prayers came true."
Team members Mickey Jo Grubb, Bryson Staley, Coby Kivett, Kora Poupore, and Darian Ray (from Eastern Randolph) will be going to Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2012.
According to Ms. Grubb the contests were very challenging, and the teams demonstrated tremendous leadership potential in the dairy industry. Among junior winners were the Bessie's Angels, who won both Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon. Ms. Grubb announced, "This was amazing! We have students from other schools asking to be on our teams. They have to try out, and it must be agreed upon by the team. We have a great group of students!"
'That's not for Me'
"If you're in for any of it, you're in for all of it," said the honorable Judge Scott Etheridge, 19-B District Court Judge of Randolph, Moore and Montgomery Counties. Judge Etheridge attended the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation on Wednesday, May 2, for the fifth graders who successfully completed their 12-week study of drugs and alcohol and its effects on the body. Prior to graduation, students wrote essays and committed to stay drug free. Laura LeGlue, the essay winner, read her essay stating the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. She stated, "I will remain free of these harmful substances because my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit."
The group also presented a short play where various actors gave ideas of how to answer when enticed: "I'd rather play sports, ride my four-wheeler, read a book or play outside." Others answered, "No, that's not for me" or "No thanks! I need all my brain cells." The audience laughed at the response, "No way! My parents will ground me for life!" Even with the amusing answers, the class showed they knew that substance abuse was not taking care of their bodies. A skit was performed concerning being a slave to bad habits such as stealing, rage and addictive substances. The skit emphasized that with God's help, a person can be set free of addictions.
Before Judge Etheridge concluded, he gave story after story of friends who had no intent of becoming criminals but who were prosecuted due to a wrong choice and a friend's enticing. Wanting to "stand in the way" of any who may be influenced as the fifth graders enter middle school, he emphasized how drugs and alcohol influence people in making poor decisions. He said, "There is no honor among thieves. If you entice, encourage or have any small part in crime, you're as guilty as the man with the gun."
With a better understanding of the effects of wrong choices, students left with knowledge. Parents and teachers pray that God will empower the students to use this information and make wise choices throughout their teenage years.