Falcon News

Fuqua School Senior Band Takes First Place in Georgia Fuqua School believes that the arts are fundamental to a child’s development and provides the opportunity for students to participate in music from the lower school years to graduation.   Recently, the Fuqua School Senior Band competed in the "Music in the Parks" Competition held at McEacheron High School in Atlanta, Georgia.  The band earned first place in the Single A High School Concert Band category. The band is under the direction of Camille Rabon and assisted by Sandra Bolick.

Pictured (l-r): Row 1: Band Director Camille Rabon; Stacy Dixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dixon of Charlotte Court House; Aurelie Foster, daughter of Mrs. Laurie Foster of Phenix;  Elizabeth Redford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Redford of Crewe; Caroline Bryant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bryant, III of Farmville. Row 2: Kaelyn Jefferson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jefferson of Farmville; Kyle Hodges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hodges of Farmville; Mary Denaro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denaro of Farmville; Kristen Tolbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tolbert of Dillwyn.  Row 3: John Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson of Farmville; Anna Gantt, daughter of Ms. Tara Gantt of Farmville; Carter Gantt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Gantt of Farmville; Lindsey Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis of Pamplin.  Row 4: Taylor Kelly, daughter of Mrs. Melissa Chaffin of Farmville; Mary Kate Smith, daughter of Marshall Smith, Jr. of Farmville; Alexis Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Williams of Wingina; Troy Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Howard of Farmville. Row 5: Tara Bauer, daughter of Ms. Joann Bauer of Farmville; Preston Gantt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Gantt of Green Bay.  Row 6: Carl Benhoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Benhoff of Prospect; Brody Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Thomas of Chase City; Cody Huddleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Huddleston of Farmville, Kraig Green, son of Ms. Chesley Green of Farmville.    

Lacrosse Team Makes History

Fuqua School Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team, in its inaugural season, made school history on April 30, 2012 by winning their first lacrosse game.  The game was against Forest Girls Lacrosse with a final score of 13 to 11.  With lacrosse, Fuqua School now has 13 sports and 28 teams beginning in middle school.   We are proud of all our student athletes.

Pictured (l-r): Front row- Ashley Jozwicki, Virginia Elam, Tori Dunn, Katy Newman, Peyton Wall, Kristin Amos. Back row – Coach Lauren Bingler, Audra Murphy (water girl), Casey Tharpe, Brandy Tharpe, Ariel Fowlkes, Mary Kyner, Taylor Kelly, Samantha Pairet, Whitney Forlines, Caroline Wiles (goalie).

 

Prom 2012

Fuqua School juniors and seniors, along with their accompanying dates, danced the night away at prom held in the Gee-Price Center on the school campus.  Administrators, teachers, chaperones, parents, and students alike enjoyed the dresses, tuxedos and the magnificent decorations from the theme, “Fire and Ice.” 

Juniors and seniors lined up in preparation for the Grand March as Mr. Jennings Custis introduced and honored each junior and senior and his or her date. Ms. Connie Hicks, junior class sponsor, and Mrs. Kim Webber, senior class sponsor, welcomed parents and guests. 

Pictured (l-r) is the 2012 Fuqua School Prom Queen Kyle Hodges and King Cameron Baker.

At the conclusion of the Grand March, everyone awaited the announcing of the 2012 Prom King and Queen.  Cameron Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Baker of Rice, was crowned Prom King;   Kyle Hodges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hodges of Farmville, was crowned Prom Queen.  The couple kept to the tradition of dancing with their partner, and their court quickly followed suit. At midnight, the 2012 Fuqua School Prom came to a close and students, along with their dates, retired to the Gilmer Gym to enjoy the After-Prom Party.

Visit to Sunny Side Farms

Fuqua School students in grade 2/3 are studying plants as part of their science curriculum.  To bring to life what they had learned, the students visited Sunny Side Farms in Cumberland.  Rob and Tina French gave a tour of the farm and greenhouses.  The students planted tomato or pepper plants and saw strawberries growing in the fields. 

Pictured (l-r) are a few of the students at Sunny Side Farms. Front row: Savannah Stone, Margaret Grace Patterson, Curstan Tharpe, Sophie Watson, Meredith Schmidt; Second row: Parker Furlong, Jonathon Woolard, Hayes Barton, Robert Raymond, Trey Stimpson; Back Row: Macon Landis, Jackson Allen, Camden Wood, Jordan Johns, Ran Vick

 

Recycling Cartridges Pranay Bonagiri, junior at Fuqua School, continued his mission of recycling printer cartridges.  Pranay collected printer cartridges from local doctors’ offices then donated the cartridges to Fuqua School’s recycling program which earns money for the school.  Pictured (l-r): Mrs. Vicky Dotson, PTSA Fundraising Chair, receiving cartridges from Pranay, son of Dr. and Mrs. Varaprasad Bonagiri of Farmville.

 

Redefining Beauty

Fuqua Upper School celebrated "Redefining Beautiful."  Ladies going without makeup sent the message that intellectual and emotional beauty is more important than physical.   The real definition of beauty is so much more than just looks.  It is your best friend’s basketball skills, your sister’s hard work on her English paper, the lines on your mom’s face from years of smiles and laughter, and your smile when you look in the mirror.  Celebrate healthy and redefine beautiful.

Pictured (l-r) Seated: Elizabeth Redford, Taylor Schmidt, Samantha Pairet, Katy Newman, Lindsey Davis, Ashley Crews, Emmalee Klein, Caroline Bryant.  Standing: Ashley Martinez, Kristen Tolbert, Kati Ellett, Mrs. Debbie Lacks, Lauren Lowe, Mrs. Pat Hurt, Stacy Dixon, Caroline Wiles, Taylor Kelly, Mary Kate Smith, Cali Foster, Alesha Jackson, Tara Bauer, Abby Hatley.

 

"Music in the Parks" Competition

Recently Fuqua School was represented by ninety students and more than sixty family members at the "Music in the Parks" competition held in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Schools from Pennsylvania to Georgia participated, and both Fuqua School bands came home with first place trophies.

The Fifth and Sixth Grade Band won in the Elementary School Concert Band 1A school division, with a rating of "excellent," the second highest rating that can be given.  The Junior Band won the Junior High School Concert Band 1A school division with a "superior" rating, the highest that can be given.

Fuqua School believes the arts are fundamental to a child’s development and provides the opportunity for participation from the lower school years to graduation.  From the first day of pre-kindergarten, the sounds of learning include singing, creative movement, rhythm instruments, and finger plays, making learning fun and providing a means for the development of fine and gross motor skills.  Lower school students participate in weekly music and art classes.  In middle school, students continue to explore music and art education, with the addition of theater in the upper school.  

Forum of Understanding:  Opening Eyes, Expanding Minds

Fuqua School recently held its Forum of Understanding: Opening Eyes, Expanding Minds.  Past forum topics have been civil liberties, diversity, people with disabilities, honor, living a healthy life, and the environment.  This year’s two day event focused on forensics, the application of science to solve a crime or civil case.  Speakers included representatives from the Farmville Police Department, Prince Edward County Commonwealth Attorney, Longwood University Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Emergency Response Team, Buckingham Correctional Center, and the California Department of Justice.

Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Emergency Response Team talked with students about career opportunities in criminal justice.

The keynote speaker was Mrs. Annette “Kiwi” Kiewiet de Jonge, Criminalist Supervisor for the California Department of Justice in San Francisco, CA. Mrs. Kiewiet de Jonge graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a concentration in Microbiology.  Currently, she is a Criminalist Supervisor who oversees both the IT functions of the laboratory and the genetic analyzer section in the Data Bank.  Mrs. Kiewiet de Jonge spoke on DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and forensic science. 

Mrs. Kiewiet de Jonge shared, “A forensic scientist is not what you see on CSI; not a criminologist, but a criminalist; someone who answers who, what, where, and sometimes when (but not why); someone who identifies and collects evidence for preservation and testing; and someone who performs scientific analyses and communicates those results to a judge and jury.”

Pictured (l-r): Seated Cody Huddleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Huddleston of Farmville; Mrs. Annette “Kiwi” Kiewiet de Jonge, Criminalist Supervisor for the California Department of Justice; Mr. Niels Kiewiet de Jonge, history teacher; First row - Standing Stacy Dixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dixon of Charlotte Courthouse; Taylor Kelly, daughter of Mrs. Melissa Chaffin of Farmville; Faith Hill, daughter of Ms. Alfreda Seals of Crewe; Michaela Atkinson, daughter of Mr. Robert Atkinson of Farmville and Ms. Linda Atkinson of Farmville; Savannah McKee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McKee of Clarksville; Ansley Martinez, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Martinez of Amelia; Second row – Kraig Green, son of Ms. Chelsey Green of Farmville; Clyde Crone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crone of Cumberland; David Templeton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Templeton of Burkeville; Jacob Miller, son of Mr. David Miller of Farmville; Taylor Cunningham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cunningham of Farmville.

Farmville Police Department’s Detective Sgt. W. H. “Bill” Hogan addressed the students on solving crimes and set up the “crime” the students would have to solve.  The upper school students were divided into teams.

Detectives from the Farmville Police Department held four investigation workshops, which described the steps to be followed when solving a crime.  Detective C. W. Moss presented fingerprinting, while Detective Sgt. Hogan focused on DNA.  Detective Dexter Franklin demonstrated how impression evidence, such as a shoe print, could be used, and Detective B. H. Paulette and Investigator Sam Gilliam held a session on interviewing suspects.  The students visited the Prince Edward Courthouse where James R. Ennis, Commonwealth Attorney, described what happens in the courtroom.  All students and presenters convened back at school to solve the “crime,” which was based on an actual "breaking and entering" crime committed in Farmville several years ago.  It was an informative forum filled with questions and answers as well as suggestions for careers in criminal justice.

Pictured (l-r): Farmville Police Department’s Detective Dexter Franklin and Detective C. W. Moss demonstrate how fingerprints are removed from a window pane.

Pictured (l-r): Mrs. Brenda Meshejian, mathematics teacher; Mr. James R. Ennis, Commonwealth Attorney, Prince Edward County; Emmy Klein, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Klein of Farmville

Honor Roll For Third Nine Weeks

Fuqua School announces scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the third nine weeks of the 2011-2012 academic year.  The Honor Roll consists of three categories: President’s List, Dean’s List, and Merit List. During a nine-weeks grading period, students who earn all A’s attain the President’s List; students with all A’s and B’s attain the Dean’s List; and those with a 3.0 GPA with no grade less than a C- for the grading period attain the Merit List. In addition, lower school students must receive no more than two “needs improvement” ratings on those Work Habits and Social Skills that are considered in determining Honor Roll eligibility. Middle and upper school students must earn conduct grades no lower than 2.  The following students are recognized for their academic achievements:

President’s List

Grade 4/5: Tra My Anderson, Maggie Encarnacion, Audrey Gee, Elizabeth Hice, Candace Pembelton, Hannah Gray Schmidt, Ireland Seagle, Catherine Shen

Grade 6: Carrington Bailey, Paavan Bonagiri, Victoria Case, Kevin Dunn, Nicholas Fariss, Max Gebauer, Eli Hall, Jordyn Harris, Cody Howard, Isabella Luna, Andrew Murphy, Hannah Palmore, Jalen Patteson, Kate Pepper, Hannah Smith, Brinley Thomas, Katie Trent, Ellie Vick, Guy Wall, Claire Watson

Grade 7: Ashley Chipman, Brad Davis, Sarah Jane French, Katie Haney, Emily Pembelton, Charlotte Townsend

Grade 8: Virginia Elam, David Hice, Abby Morrow, Jordan Pepper, Charlotte Powell, Stone Tucker

Grade 9: Kat Gebauer, Kayla Lehman, Mary Kate Smith, Buck Wellman, Alexis Williams, Luke Wyatt

Grade 10: Iain Encarnacion, Olivia Keck, Jacob Miller, Katy Newman, Samantha Pairet, Elizabeth Redford, Kristen Tolbert, Alex Trent, Benjamin Wade, Peyton Wall

Grade 11: Tara Bauer, Pranay Bonagiri, Jason Ellington, Heather Hicks, Jake Jackson, Caroline Wiles

Grade 12: Cameron Baker, Ashley Crews, Tatum Davis, Stacy Dixon, Kati Ellett, Kyle Hodges, Torey Jackson, Zach Johnson, Mary Kyner, Lauren Lowe           

Dean’s List

Grade 4/5: Christian Adams, Kohen Blackwell, Hannah Cook, Roman Davis, Kate Elam, Emily Erickson, Kayla Gurley, Gracie Hodges, Emma McCabe, Audra Murphy, Sarah Newman, Drew Osborn, Abbie Schmidt, Jeremiah Thorne,  Daniel Tolbert, Sallie Vick, Regan Ware, DJ Williams

Grade 6: Ben Bailey, Michael Davis, Wyatt Elam, Billy French, Nicole Hanks, Andrew Horton, Jason Jozwicki, Eli Keck, Clay Osborn, Caleb Rogers, Darcy Spicer, Casey Tharpe, Brooke Tyree, Ethan Watson, Peyton Wiecking

Grade 7: Robert Burns, Jeffrey Fariss, Hunter Gilliam, Jesse Hudgins, Emily Jefferson, Carson Johnson, Jacob Justus, Alexander Patterson, Will Robertson, Curtis Rogers, Sydney Stewart

Grade 8: Hayley Cunningham, Taylor Frink, Tyler Frink, JD Hallik, Madison Pace, Kendall Schmidt, Noah Shepherd, Thomas Watson

Grade 9: Carl Benhoff, Cali Foster, Josh Howard, Thomas Hudgins, Seth Jackson, Jewel Moore, Anna Morrow, Lydia Painter, Taylor Pickett

Grade 10: Taylor Adams, Karmen Arritt, Zach Clark, Kari Davis, Mary Denaro, Whitney Forlines, Antonio Gonzalez, Andrew Hice, Faith Hill, Stephen Horton, Kaelyn Jefferson, Taylor Kelly, Samantha Livesey, Alex Magnotti, Ansley Martinez, Matthew McKay, Alexandra Mottley, Dallas Powell, Brody Thomas, Sommer Wood

Grade 11: Colin Ah, Clyde Crone, Carter Cunningham, Davis Cyrus, Lindsey Davis, Abby Hatley, Kohen Landis, Marie Pham, Katie Raymond, Taylor Schmidt, David Templeton

Grade 12: Brandon Ah, Charlotte Cave, Zach Davis, Aurelie Foster, Coty Hanks, Larry Haskins, Savana Hutchinson, Lauren Kunath, Mic Townsend

Merit List

Grade 4/5:  Robert Ball, Frankie Denaro, Ivy Fitzgerald, Charlotte Haney,  Virginia Haney, Caleb Johnson, Adin Martinez, Parker Moore, Taylor Nichols, Hannah Ostrander, Abby Swanson, Collin Tharpe, Daniel Wilkerson

Grade 6: Carly Barker, Jarrett Chapman, Ally Martinez, Connor Rogers

Grade 7: Maeve Alaric, Mary Grace Amos, Nicholas Davis, Hannah Eason, Brett Easter, Kevin Hicks, Gabe Jenkins, Ed Newman, Carter Redford, Lauren Stimpson, Christian Williams

Grade 8: Marin Angle, Tori Dunn, Kaysi Ellett, Ariel Fowlkes, Abner Krouse, Lindsey Kunath, BB Pepper, Dustin Reynolds, Brandy Tharpe, Cameron Tharpe

Grade 9: Taylor Cunningham, Troy Howard, Trent Jacobs, Michael Johnson, Harley Seay, Jessica Spencer

Grade 10: Josh Davis, Logan McDonald-Byrd, Savannah McKee, Bhuri Thansuwonnant, Macie Ware, Addison Wiecking

Grade 11: Michaela Atkinson, Chasidy Bragg, Jacqui Culley, Chelsea Dandridge, Zach Foster, Anna Gantt, Carter Gantt, Preston Gantt, Tian Gao, Tijmen Helder, Jai Jamerson, Taylor McAbee, John Patterson, Andy Ware

Grade 12: Katherine Bailey, Pietro Gregori, Jeremiah Perkins, Zach Williams

Youth for Christ Presents Easter Program

Fuqua School’s Youth For Christ provided an Easter program to Middle and Upper Schools.  Students and faculty participated in the program making it a memorable event. Charlotte Cave, President of the Upper School YFC, welcomed everyone, while David Hice, President of Middle School YFC, led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Scripture was shared by Upper School Secretary, Tatum Davis.  Dean Susan Carden sang “The Master Plan.”  David Templeton accompanied both Jacob Miller on “Three Wooden Crosses” and Cali Foster singing “Temporary Home.”  Peyton Wall, Heather Hicks, Savannah McKee and Jewel Moore sang the  “Battle Hymn of the Republic” accompanied by the Senior Band directed by Mrs. Camille Rabon.  Virginia Elam, Middle School YFC Chaplain, read “The Easter Story.” The Senior Band played “Amazing Grace” followed by the benediction given by Jacob Miller, YFC Chaplain.

 

"Music in Our Schools" Month

Recently the Arts classes of Fuqua School presented an arts assembly to honor Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month.  Communications students from Mrs. Krissy Vick’s class hosted the event. The Senior Band performed several pieces of music that were accompanied by various art forms.  More than ninety pictures of displayed artwork by Fuqua students were paired with Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."  Robert W. Smith's "Into the Storm" showcased a poem written by Mr.  Rick Swayne’s composition class.  The Theater class presented a musical comedy sketch, "Three Bears," written by Newell H. Long.  Jacob Epps starred as Goldie Locks; Clayton Worrell was the Great Big Bear; Thorsten Kaatz played the Baby Bear; and Tijmen Helder created the role of the Mama Bear. A special highlight of the assembly was an essay written and read by Marie Pham, an exchange student from France, in which she shared thoughts about her experience as part of the Fuqua Family.  The assembly was concluded with the Senior Band playing a "Lady Gaga Dance Mix"; students were invited to come off the bleachers, take the floor, and freestyle.

Pennies For Patients

Over a three week period, with a spirit of friendly competition, classes at Fuqua School collected donations for "Pennies for Patients," benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  The lower school winners were Mrs. Monica Williams’ 2/3 class.  They proudly raised $205.96.  This event was sponsored by Fuqua School Youth for Christ.

Pictured (front row l-r) Trey Stimpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Stimpson, Jr. of Farmville; Hayes Barton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barton of Dillwyn, Macon Landis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Landis of Rice; Parker Furlong, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Furlong of Farmville; Margaret Grace Patterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Patterson of Farmville; Ran Vick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Vick of Farmville; Savannah Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Stone of Rice; Meredith Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Schmidt of Rice; Robert Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Raymond of Rice; Curstan Tharpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tharpe of Drakes Branch; (back row l-r) Jonathon Woolard, son of Ms. Susan Woolard of Farmville; Tyler Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Britt Harris of Rice; Jackson Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen of Dillwyn; Jordan Johns, son of Mr. Ryan Johns of Burkeville and Ms. Jen Johns of Farmville; Hannah Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Myers, Jr. of Farmville; Sophie Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Watson of Farmville. Absent was Camden Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood of Buckingham.

Art Students Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Recently Fuqua School art students visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ exhibit, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb.  The students walked around this 7000-square-foot exhibition of more than 100 ancient artifacts that were brought to life by a 3-D film which explored the life, mummification and afterlife of Nesperennub, an Egyptian temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago.

Advances in technology have made it possible to look inside a mummy without disturbing the wrappings.  The 3-D film allowed the students to travel through the body beneath the wrappings.  Students also learned about the discoveries that have been made due to the scientific study of mummies including the reasons for and process of mummification, life expectancy as well as health and disease in ancient Egypt.

Ms. Denise Penick, art teacher, shared, “Having the opportunity to share the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts with our students is priceless.  This particular exhibit is quite special as it combines art, science and technology.”

Pictured (sitting l-r) Faith Hill, daughter of Ms. Alfreda Seals of Crewe; Maeve Alaric, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denn Alaric of Blackstone; Brett Easter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Easter of Jetersville; Caleb Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bland Newman of Rice; Tyler Frink, son of Mrs. Adrienne Traylor of Farmville; Lauralee Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Powell of Dillwyn, Samantha Pairet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Pairet of Farmville; Hunter Gilliam, son of Ms. Lisha Robinson of Farmville and Mr. Cameron Gilliam of Dillwyn, Kenston Fields, son of Ms. Chequila Fields of Petersburg; (standing l-r) Kaysi Ellett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellett, Jr. of Burkeville; Ms. Denise Penick, Taylor Frink, daughter of Mrs. Adrienne Traylor of Farmville, Abby Morrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Morrow of Dillwyn, Madison Pace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pace of Crewe; Jordan Pepper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Pepper of Cartersville; Ariel Fowlkes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fowlkes of Burkeville; Michaela Hipps, daughter of Ms. Janet Hipps of Drakes Branch; Michael Thornton, son of Ms. Sarana Thornton of Farmville; Brandy Tharpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tharpe of Drakes Branch; Chelsea Dandridge, daughter of Ms. Tanya Dowdy of Meherrin;  Jacob Miller, son of Mr. David Miller of Farmville.

Basketball Team Visits William and Mary College

Recently Fuqua School varsity boys’ basketball team traveled to Williamsburg for a VISAA Division III state quarterfinal game against Williamsburg Christian.  While in Williamsburg, the Falcons stopped by William & Mary College to watch the Tribe’s men’s basketball team practice.  Coach Tony Shaver welcomed the students and shared a bit of his basketball wisdom. 

Marcus Gregory, Fuqua School‘s Director of Basketball and Assistant Athletic Director, has strong ties with Coach Shaver, who was Gregory’s coach at Hampden-Sydney.  This past summer, when Gregory accepted the position at Fuqua, Coach Shaver said, "Marcus is one of my favorite people. I have been fortunate to coach some fine young men but few can match the energy and infectious enthusiasm of Marcus."

Gregory shared, “Having the team experience a William & Mary College practice was priceless!  The kids had the opportunity to see where the base of principles they learned this season comes from.  Even better, they had a chance to experience the level of concentration it takes daily in practice to complete at a high level.”

Pictured (l-r) are Clyde Crone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crone of Cumberland; Coach Marcus Gregory; Davis Cyrus, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Cyrus of Farmville; Jai Jamerson, son of Ms. RoShelle Harris of Buckingham; Carter Cunningham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cunningham of Farmville. 

Jump Rope For Heart!

Jumping For Heart!  Fuqua Lower School raised $2,557.00 for Jump Rope For Heart, a national educational fundraising program that is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).   Jump Rope For Heart engages elementary students in jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research.  This educational program teaches physical fitness and promotes the value of community service to students and their families; it also shows young students that they can contribute to their community's welfare. 

“I would like to thank everyone who helped make our "2012 Jump Rope For Heart" event such a huge success. We not only raised money for a worthy cause, but we had fun and got some exercise in the process. I am very proud of all my 'Heart Heroes,'” shared Maggie Johnson, lower school physical education teacher.

Pictured are just a few of our jumpers: (l-r) Marissa Dempsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dempsey of Charlotte Court House; Sawyer Furlong, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Furlong of Farmville; Kenny Halliday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Halliday of Farmville; Abi Shores, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Shores of Farmville; Blake Butler, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ledlow of Rice; Henry Houser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Houser of Crewe; Julian Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Price of Keysville; James Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bell of Farmville; Madison Etherton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Etherton of Farmville; Caroline Krouse, daughter of Ms. Mary Krouse of Dillwyn; Luke Jarrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jarrett of Farmville. 

Two Fuqua Students Make History at MGA

Two students from Fuqua School made history at the 64th Model General Assembly (MGA) Program sponsored by the Virginia YMCA.  Zach Davis was elected Lieutenant Governor while Brandon Ah became House Speaker for the 2012 session of the MGA.  In the 64-year history of the program, no school has held both of these elected positions simultaneously.

Pictured (l-r) are Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Zach Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davis of Rice.

Recently Zach and Brandon spent the day in Richmond “shadowing” Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. Howell.  This gave them first-hand knowledge to prepare for their jobs at MGA in April.  Lieutenant Governor Zach Davis will serve as the presiding officer of the Commonwealth Senate. He will control debate in the Senate and maintain order and decorum.  It is the second highest position in Virginia's government.  Speaker Brandon Ah will serve as the presiding officer of the Commonwealth House of Delegates. He will control debate in the House and also maintain order and decorum. In addition, the House Speaker will preside over all joint assemblies of MGA legislators.

The Model General Assembly (MGA) program is designed to introduce high school students to the legislative process of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Selected students represent their schools as executive officers, senators, delegates, legislative officers, pages, reporters and lobbyists while debating legislation in committees and on the floors of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia. While introducing future leaders to Virginia's system of government, this program also conveys the importance of citizen participation and public service.  Last year more than 600 students participated representing 60 public and independent schools.

Pictured (l-r) are Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. Howell; Brandon Ah, son of Dr. Robert and Dr. Michele Ah of Clarksville; Mr. Jennings Custis, history/government teacher and MGA sponsor.

 

Fuqua Students Qualify for CTY

Twenty-eight lower school students at Fuqua School qualified to participate in the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Search 2011-2012 at the Prometrics Testing Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. CTY, a world leader in gifted education, conducts national and international talent searches to identify, assess, and recognize outstanding academic talent. Through the Talent Search, high-performing students take a test designed for older students. This above-grade-level testing can reveal more about the academic talents of students who are topping out on grade-level tests. To qualify, a student must achieve at the 95th percentile or higher on designated subtests of nationally recognized achievement tests or attain advanced levels on state tests.  The trip was chaperoned by Ms. Jane Crews, Media Specialist and Guidance Counselor.

Pictured are the eleven that participated (front row l - r): Emma McCabe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis McCabe of Amelia; Grace Algeier, daughter of Mr. Austin and Dr. Rhonda Algeier of Charlotte Court House; Regan Ware, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ware of Crewe; Sally Vick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Vick of Farmville; Audrey Gee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett “Trey” Gee, III of Farmville; Audra Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy of Prospect; Kate Elam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Byrd Elam, Jr. of Pamplin;  Jackson Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen of Dillwyn; Luke Gee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett “Trey” Gee, III of Farmville; Frankie Denaro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denaro, III of Farmville; Caleb Johnson, son of Ms. Christina Beagle of Cumberland; and Ms. Jane Crews.

Youth for Christ Makes Donation to "Meals on Wheels"

Members of Fuqua Middle and Upper School’s Youth for Christ (YFC), one of the largest clubs on campus, presented their annual donation to Meals on Wheels.  Accepting the check is Ms. Cindy Cave, Executive Director, and Mrs. Rebecca Kelly, Board member for the organization.  Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing and delivering balanced, nutritious meals to elderly, disabled and home-bound adults of Prince Edward County. CENTRA Southside Community Hospital prepares the meals, and volunteers provide meal delivery service Monday through Friday.  Meals on Wheels is funded entirely by grants and donations, and is governed by an 18-member board of directors.  Visit www.scopemow.farmville.net for more information.

Pictured (l-r) are Guy Wall, son of Ms. Jennifer Wall of Farmville; Ed Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Newman of Farmville; Virginia Elam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Byrd Elam, Jr. of Pamplin; Katie Ellett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellett, Jr. of Burkeville; Tatum Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Farmville; Ally Martinez, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Martinez, Jr. of Amelia; Charlotte Cave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cave of Farmville; Ms. Cindy Cave, Mrs. Becky Kelly, Antonio Gonzalez, son of Ms. Laura Fowlkes of Meherrin; David Hice, son of COL and Mrs. Jeffrey Hice of Farmville; ; Davis Cyrus, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Cyrus of Farmville;  Max Gebauer; son of Ms. Paula Parkhurst of Farmville;  Jacob Miller, son of Mr. David Miller of Farmville. 

Geography Bee Held at Fuqua Students in grades four through eight participated in the Geography Bee held recently at Fuqua School. Competition was strong between seventh grader, Carson Johnson, and fifth grader, Ireland Seagle, with Carson winning the championship round.  As victor of the Fuqua School bee, Carson will receive a National Geographic Bee certificate and medallion.  He will also complete a 45-minute, timed, written test to see if he qualifies to compete in the state level.   Pictured (l-r) are runner-up, Ireland Seagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Seagle of Keysville, and Fuqua School’s Geography Bee Champ, Carson Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson of Farmville.

 

Honor Roll Announced Fuqua School announces scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the second nine weeks of the 2011-2012 academic year.  The Honor Roll consists of three categories: President’s List, Dean’s List, and Merit List. During a nine-weeks grading period, students who earn all A’s attain the President’s List; students with all A’s and B’s attain the Dean’s List; and those with a 3.0 GPA with no grade less than a C- for the grading period attain the Merit List. In addition, lower school students must receive no more than two “needs improvement” ratings on those Work Habits and Social Skills that are considered in determining Honor Roll eligibility. Middle and upper school students must earn conduct grades no lower than 2.

The following students are recognized for their academic achievements:

President’s List

Grade 4/5: Tra My Anderson, Maggie Encarnacion, Audrey Gee, Hannah Gray Schmidt, Ireland Seagle, Catherine Shen

Grade 6: Carrington Bailey, Paavan Bonagiri, Kevin Dunn, Nicholas Fariss, Nicole Hanks, Andrew Horton, Cody Howard, Izzy Luna, Andrew Murphy, Hannah Palmore, Jalen Patteson, Kate Pepper, Hannah Smith, Casey Tharpe, Brinley Thomas, Ellie Vick, Guy Wall, Claire Watson, Peyton Wiecking

Grade 7: Robert Burns, Ashley Chipman, Brad Davis, Sarah Jane French, Hunter Gilliam, Katie Haney, Jonathan Justus, Lauralee Powell, Charlotte Townsend

Grade 8: Virginia Elam, David Hice, Jordan Pepper, Charlotte Powell, Stone Tucker

Grade 9: Cali Foster, Kat Gebauer, Thomas Hudgins, Seth Jackson, Kayla Lehman, Mary Kate Smith, Luke Wyatt 

Grade 10: Iain Encarnacion, Andrew Hice, Kaelyn Jefferson, Alex Magnotti, Jacob Miller, Katy Newman, Samantha Pairet, Elizabeth Redford, Kristen Tolbert, Alex Trent, Benjamin Wade, Peyton Wall, Macie Ware 

Grade 11: Tara Bauer, Pranay Bonagiri, Jason Ellington, Heather Hicks, Jake Jackson, Caroline Wiles

Grade 12: Cameron Baker, Charlotte Cave, Zach Davis, Stacy Dixon, Kati Ellett, Aurelie Foster, Kyle Hodges; Savana Hutchinson; Torey Jackson; Zach Johnson; Mary Kyner

 

Dean’s List

Grade 4/5: Christian Adams, Elizabeth Bailey, Roman Davis, Frankie Denaro, Kate Elam, Emily Erickson, Ivy Fitzgerald, Kayla Gurley, Virginia Haney, Elizabeth Hice, Adin Martinez, Emma McCabe, Sarah Newman, Drew Osborn, Candance Pembelton, Abbie Schmidt, Abby Swanson, Jeremiah Thorne, Sallie Vick, Regan Ware, DJ Williams 

Grade 6: Benjamin Bailey, Carly Barker, Tori Case, Michael Davis, Wyatt Elam, Max Gebauer, Eli Hall, Jordyn Harris, Jason Jozwicki, Eli Keck, Ally Martinez, Clayton Osborn, Caleb Rogers, Connor Rogers, Darcy Spicer, Katie Trent, Brooke Tyree, Ethan Watson 

Grade 7: Maeve Alaric, Nicholas Davis, Jeffrey Fariss, Jesse Hudgins, Emily Jefferson, Alexander Patterson, Emily Pembelton, Will Robertson, Curtis Rogers, Christian Williams

Grade 8: Hayley Cunningham, Ariel Fowlkes, Taylor Frink, Abby Morrow, Madison Pace, BB Pepper, Kendall Schmidt, Noah Shepherd, Brandy Tharpe, Thomas Watson 

Grade 9: Carl Benhoff, Taylor Cunningham, Josh Howard, Trent Jacobs, Michael Johnson, Jewel Moore, Anna Morrow, Lydia Painter, Taylor Pickett, Buck Wellman, Alexis Williams 

Grade 10: Taylor Adams, North Angle, Karmen Arritt, Mary Denaro, Whitney Forlines, Antonio Gonzalez, Faith Hill, Stephen Horton, Olivia Keck, Taylor Kelly, Samantha Livesey, Ansley Martinez, Savannah McKee, Alexandra Mottley, Dallas Powell, Bhuri Thansuwonnant, Brody Thomas, Sommer Wood

Grade 11: Colin Ah, Michaela Atkinson, Clyde Crone, Carter Cunningham, Davis Cyrus, Lindsey Davis, Preston Gantt, Abby Hatley, Tijmen Helder, Jai Jamerson, Thorsten Kaatz, Taylor McAbee, John Patterson, Marie Pham, Taylor Schmidt, David Templeton, Andy Ware 

Grade 12: Brandon Ah, Ashley Crews, Tatum Davis, Larry Haskins, Lauren Lowe

 

Merit List

Grade 4/5:  Oden Alaric, Kohen Blackwell, Colby Barton, Hannah Cook, Colton Copley, Caleb Easter, Charlotte Haney, Gracie Hodges, Audra Murphy, Taylor Nichols, Matt Osborn, Collin Tharpe, Daniel Wilkerson

Grade 6: Corbett Bowman, Jarrett Chapman, Dylan Crews 

Grade 7: Mary Grace Amos, Hannah Eason, Kevin Hicks, Gabe Jenkins, Carson Johnson, Ed Newman, Carter Redford, Sydney Stewart, Lauren Stimpson, Michael Thornton 

Grade 8: Tori Dunn, Kaysi Ellett, Tyler Frink, JD Hallik, Abner Krouse, Lindsey Kunath, Dustin Reynolds

Grade 9: Troy Howard, Ian Schwerdtfeger, Jessica Stewart 

Grade 10: Zach Clark, Josh Davis, Kari Davis, Matthew McKay, Addison Weicking 

Grade 11: Chassidy Bragg, Chelsea Dandridge, Anna Gantt, Kohen Landis, Austin Palmore, Katie Raymond 

Grade 12: Matt Amos, Katherine Bailey, Coty Hanks, Lauren Kunath, Jeremiah Perkins, Mic Townsend

 

Youth For Christ Collects Food For FACES Fuqua School’s Youth for Christ (YFC) members gathered 885 pounds of food for Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES).  FACES has been in operation since 1981 and currently ranked third in central Virginia (behind Richmond and Henrico County) in the amount of food distributed.  Mrs. Frances Moore is the YFC sponsor. Pictured (l-r) are Tatum Davis, US YFC Secretary; Max Gebauer, MS YFC Treasurer; Davis Cyrus, US YFC Vice-President; Abby Hatley, MS YFC member; and Mr. Dave Culler, FACES volunteer.

Special Veterans' Day Program

Pictured are Zach Davis, Middle/Upper School Dean Susan Carden, Lauren Lowe, COL Jeffrey Hice,
Zach Williams,  Tatum Davis, and Clyde Crone.

On November 11, 2011, Fuqua School and the community gathered together to honor local Veterans.  The program began with Fuqua's sixth grade band playing America the Beautiful.  Zach Williams, son of Ms. Crystal Huff of Clarksville, then led the group in prayer.  Tatum Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Farmville, welcomed everyone and shared the history and significance of Veteran's Day. Fuqua School's two Eagle Scouts, Zach Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davis of Rice, and Clyde Crone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crone of Cumberland, presented the colors. Middle/Upper School Dean Susan Carden led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, after which the junior and senior bands played the Star Spangled Banner. Zach Davis gave the history of each of the Armed Forces songs, and as the junior and senior bands performed them, the veterans stood as their particular song was played.  

The highlight of the program began when Lauren Lowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood of Buckingham, introduced the guest speaker, Col. Jeffrey Hice, a twenty-five year U.S. Army Veteran.  Col. Hice began his military service as an enlisted man in 1986 and earned a commission as an officer in 1990. He has served in varied assignments as a combat arms officer and in the field of counter-terrorism and disaster response.  His military service has taken him to most of the contiguous United States as well as to many foreign countries, including Germany, Tajikistan, Israel, and most recently, Afghanistan.  He holds a Bachelors Degree from Houghton College, a Masters Degree from Saint Bonaventure University and a second Masters Degree from the U.S. Army War College. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Virginia Legion of Merit, the Combat Action Badge and the Ranger Tab.  His last assignment was a one-year combat tour as a Military Advisor to the Afghan Army.

Col. Hice offered thoughtful insight on "What to Say to a Veteran," and then honored Fuqua School with a special American flag and certificate from Headquarters, International Security Assistance Force, resting in a display case crafted in Kabul.  Students and adults were obviously touched by this gift which will be proudly displayed in the Gee Price Office. 

The program ended with Carl Benhoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benhoff of Prospect, playing Taps.  Veterans were again recognized and sincerely thanked by the audience. 

Fuqua Legacy Circle Gets New Member Pictured are Pam Butler and Ruth Murphy, President of Fuqua School

Fuqua School recently inducted its third Legacy Circle member, Pam Butler of Farmville.  Ms. Butler has been a longtime friend and supporter of the school.  The Legacy Circle recognizes with honor all donors who have made a significant investment in the quality of education provided at Fuqua School with their cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more.

Fuqua Students Participate in Community Clean-up

Pictured (l-r) is part of the Class of 2014: Alesha Jackson, Joyce Eggleston (sophomore sponsor and Director of Alumni),  Samantha Pairet, Katy Newman, Addison Wiecking, Tyler Kelly, Quinton Ellington, Ben Wade, Andrew Hice, Ashley Joswicki, Faith Hill, Alex Magnotti, Sam Hall, North Angle, Antonio Gonzalez, Whitney Forlines, Taylor Adams, Josh Davis, Kraig Green.

One of Fuqua School’s belief statements is, "Integrity, ethics, leadership, and service must be honored and developed."  Reflecting these values, over 120 upper school students, along with class sponsors and other faculty members, recently went to Wilck's Lake, Wilck's Lake Island, Haynes Park and Farmville’s water treatment facilities to participate in a community clean-up project.  Students at Wilck’s Lake picked up trash, limbs, and debris as well as raked, shoveled, and swept.  Another group weeded the horseshoe pits and parking lot borders; while others washed windows and collected trash at the water treatment facilities and surrounding area.  Several passersby complimented the students for their community service.

UNICEF Comes to Fuqua School

Fuqua School is proud to announce the addition of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to its upper school clubs.  Heather Hicks, junior and daughter of Ms. Connie Hicks of Farmville, was introduced to UNICEF while attending the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) the summer after her ninth grade year.   Heather visited UNICEF in Washington D.C. and met Mr. Van Pelt, UNICEF representative.    Heather shared:  “UNICEF has more than 60 years of experience saving children's lives. I wanted Fuqua School to add UNICEF to our clubs because I knew we could make a huge difference. Also I wanted to use this as a way to create a stronger bond between the lower and upper schools. The upper school will be visiting the lower school as part of the Trick or Treat for UNICEF fundraiser.

Pictured (l-r):  Ruth S. Murphy, President of Fuqua School; William Van Pelt, UNICEF Representative; Heather Hicks, UNICEF President Upper School; and Susan G. Carden, Middle/Upper School Dean.

Hewlett-Packard Grant Received

Fuqua School recently received new calculators, a PC and monitors.  Scott McKain, PEA Class of '85, through the Hewlett-Packard (HP) United States Employee Product Giving Program, helped Fuqua School apply for a grant to benefit the technology department.  This program encourages Hewlett-Packard employees to support American educational and nonprofit institutions and organizations with the HP employee sharing in the cost of the donation.  Fuqua School received 25 HP Easy Calc 100 calculators, one HP 39GS Graphing calculator, one Omni-Pro All-in-One PC, paper, and two HP Compaq 17" LCD flat screen monitors. Pictured (l-r): Lisa Crone, Technology Teacher; Christy Murphy, Director of Admissions and Development; and Brenda Meshejian, Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Scarrow Returns as Speaker for Academics Honors Assembly

 

Pictured (l-r):  Jacob Miller, Youth for Christ Chaplain and son of Mr. David Miller of Farmville;
Ruth S. Murphy, President of Fuqua School; Ronda Landis Scarrow, speaker; and Tatum Davis, Senior Class President. 

 

Fuqua School recently welcomed back to campus Mrs. Ronda Landis Scarrow as speaker for the Academic Honors Assembly.  Mrs. Scarrow worked at Fuqua School for many years, and the admiration she has for the school was obvious during her speech .  Mrs. Scarrow, Adjunct Professor at Longwood University, spoke to the students with enthusiasm on honor, respect and responsibility as well as reminded them, “these are the best years of your life!”

Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program

Mary Kyner

Fuqua School Middle/Upper Dean, Susan Carden, announced that Mary Louis Kyner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kyner of Cumberland, has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2012 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). "The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."

Homecoming Queen and Court 2011

Pictured with Fuqua’s Homecoming Queen, Kati Ellett, are the senior class members of her court Tatum Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Farmville, and Kyle Hodges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hodges of Farmville.

 

Fuqua School senior Kati Ellett smiles beautifully after being crowned homecoming queen during the halftime events at the Fuqua Falcons and Roanoke Catholic Celtics homecoming game.  Alison Ingram, 2010 Homecoming Queen, crowned Queen Kati, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellett, Jr. of Burkeville.   Kati is the Senior Class Vice-President, Reporter for Youth for Christ, a member of Student Organization for Developing Attitudes(SODA), and also serves as the Captain of the Varsity Cheerleaders. 

Fuqua School varsity football team hosts Roanoke Catholic on Friday, October 21

Daily theme activities ignite school spirit during Homecoming Week (October 17-22).  The Fuqua School Varsity and JV cheerleaders, Student Cooperative Association, Prince Edward Academy/Fuqua School Alumni Association, and countless faculty, staff, and students have worked hard to make this year’s events unforgettable. 

On Thursday, October 20, all alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to attend the Homecoming picnic held at the Ruritan Shelter beginning at 5:00 P.M.  The menu is hamburgers, baked beans, cookie and drink.  Tickets will be available that night for $7, or may be purchased in advance for $5 by calling 434.392.4131.   A pep rally and bonfire are scheduled on Gilmer Field immediately following the picnic. 

Red and Gold Day on Friday, October 21, will add color and spirit to the annual Homecoming parade, which will be held on Main Street in downtown Farmville at 2:00 P.M. This year’s parade theme is “Sink the Celtics,” and all floats will incorporate the theme into their design.

Continuing a long-standing tradition, pre-game festivities will include the famous Ruritan Stew at 5:00 P.M. at the Ruritan Shelter.  Kick-off between the Fuqua Falcons and the Roanoke Catholic Celtics is at 7:00 P.M.  Half-time festivities include the presentation of class floats and the Homecoming Court as well as the crowning of the 2011 Homecoming Queen by last year’s Queen, Alison Ingram.   The court includes:  Senior class princesses Kati Ellett, Kyle Hodges, Tatum Davis; Junior class princess Lindsey Davis; Sophomore class princess Katy Newman; and Freshman class princess Cali Foster.            

Following the game, all alumni are invited to a PEA/FS Alumni Association social with good music, good food, and good friends.  Homecoming week concludes on Saturday evening with a dance in the Lower School Commons starting at
8:00 P.M.  The traditional grand march will take place at 10:00 P.M.

Princesses for Homecoming Court 2011

Students at Fuqua Upper School have elected the 2011 Homecoming Court.  The court includes (seated, left to right) Senior Class princesses: Kati Ellett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellett, Jr. of Burkeville; Kyle Hodges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. (Ted) Hodges, III of Farmville; Tatum Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Farmville (standing, left to right) Freshman Class princess Cali Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Foster of Rice; Sophomore Class princess Katy Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Newman of Farmville; and Junior Class princess Lindsey Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis of Pamplin.  One of the senior princesses will be crowned 2011 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football game between the Fuqua Falcons and the Roanoke Catholic Celtics on Friday, October 21.

A New Tradition is Born

Fuqua School's sixth grade class with their teachers, Mrs. Valerie Thomas and Mrs. Mary Herdegen.

 

Traditions are a constant at Fuqua School. One of the pivotal moments in a student's life at Fuqua is "moving up the hill"
to the middle school. This year, the PTSA suggested a new tradition for each sixth grade class:  plant a tree to commemorate the occasion. Lorrie Watson and Harlan Horton, PTSA Building and Grounds Co-Chairs, assisted with the planting of the River Birch tree in front of the upper school gym. Ruth S. Murphy, President of Fuqua School, talked with the sixth graders about this new tradition and the importance of taking care of their tree and the environment. She closed by sharing that when they graduate as the Class of 2018, they will walk right by their tree toward the ceremony.

 

New Director of Development Christy Murphy

Fuqua School is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Mottley Murphy as Director of Development. Mrs. Murphy, who has been employed at Fuqua School for sixteen years, will now have responsibility for the school’s fundraising, including annual giving, special events, and major gifts.  She will also continue to oversee the school’s admissions.  A 1986 graduate of Prince Edward Academy, Mrs. Murphy is excited about this new challenge.  Fuqua School President, Ruth S. Murphy, notes, “Effective fundraising is vital to the success of any independent school. I am confident Christy will bring the same level of commitment to her new role as she has demonstrated in the past.”

 

See You at the Pole

Fuqua School students, faculty and staff joined together around the flagpole on Wednesday, September 28, to pray forstudents, school administration, family, community, government officials, the nation, and the world in honor of “See You AtThe Pole (SYATP) 2011.”  This year’s theme, CONVERGE, was based on Matthew 18:20 - Whenever two or three of you come together in my name, I am there with you.

 

Members of the Middle and Upper School Youth For Christ (YFC) led the program, with YFC President Charlotte Cave,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cave of Farmville,  giving the welcome.  The history of SYATP was shared by Davis Cyrus, YFC Vice President and son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Cyrus of Farmville.  SYATP is a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in the Ft. Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas in 1990. Around 2 million teenagers from all 50 states plus Canada and Australia are expected to gather at their schools to ask God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries. Scripture was then read by Tatum Davis, YFC Secretary and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Farmville.  Antonio Gonzales, YFC Treasurer and grandson of Mrs. Laura Fowlkes of Meherrin, led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer from Jacob Miller, YFC Chaplain and son of Mr. David Miller of Farmville.  After the program, the more than 250 attendees received a SYATP wrist band.  Mrs. Frances Moore is the sponsor of the Youth for Christ.