Every page has been created by members of the Quill and Scroll Honors Society, for your reading enjoyment. This issue includes exclusive interviews with three of FAâs finest athletes, recaps the highlights of last semesterâs main events, and provides insightful segments throughout. Thank you to the club members for contributing, and the readers for supporting us, we hope you enjoy!
Sincerely, Emma Quintana (Editor and President), and the FA Quill & Scroll Society
Table of Contents
Athlete Interviews
HOCO Week, Game, and Dance Recap
A Testimony from Anna Nash
Advert for The Arts
Reflections on Gratitude
A Guide to FAâs Clubs
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AthleteInterviews: Haley Higgins -
Committed to Georgetown University for Volleyball
Howdoyouprepareyourselfforagame?
Taken by Ella Napotnik
âI usually follow the same routine depending on how much time we have before our game. I listen to music, ice my shoulders and back, stretch, and then warm up. If we donât have enough time before the game though, I'll skip the icing and just stretch and warm up with my team.â
Whoisyourinspirationasanathlete?
âMy inspiration is Harper Murray. She is an outside for Nebraska and, in my opinion, is one of the best college volleyball players right now. I admire how she constantly talks about how to improve your mentality when not everyone is rooting for you.â
Howdoyoudefineâsuccessâinyoursport?
âI define success as contributing to my team as much as possible. To me, that means giving everyone around me everything I have and lifting up my teammates. My main goal towards success is to honor God in everything I do on and off the court.â
Whathashelpedyoubecomeabetterathlete?
âMy coaches have definitely allowed me to be the athlete I am today. Without them, I wouldnât be able to say I am playing Division I volleyball. They allow me to be in the gym almost everyday, and they invest so much time to help me become a better athlete.â
Whathelpsyoustaygroundedwhenplayingyoursport?
âWhenever Iâm in a tough situation during a game, I look to my teammates and God to help me move on to the next point. Failure is a part of volleyball, and it is important to understand that everyone will make mistakes. What matters is how you respond and who you look to in those moments.â
âGetting in the gym as much as possible is definitely what helped me. When I first started doing lessons along with practice and working out, I saw a major improvement in my performance. You have to want to get better and be disciplined in your training. It's not just about how many hours you put in, but how disciplined you are during that time.â
Whatisthemostenjoyablepartofvolleyball?
âTo me, the most enjoyable part of volleyball is being able to be on the team Iâm on. I love the girls I play with, and they make every practice so much fun. Thereâs never a time where I am not laughing with my teammates. I love being a part of a team sport in which we have to rely on each other during every play. Without volleyball, I wouldnât have met some of my best friends.â
Strengths are DJ (team member), our heart, and our teamâs defense. The way our team plays with a âDogâ mentality, and just always looking to pick people up, even when theyâre down, and turning it into positivity; just makes us a team where we can bond.
Hello, Foundation Academy! We have some craaazy news about the event that went down on Saturday, October 18, 2025 In the Leiferman Gymnasium, students of the school and their friends all met at (roughly) 7:00 to dance, party, and throw glowsticks at each other for 3 hours. A little birdie told me that someone had even jumped onto the stage to boogie with the DJ! Even though the majority of people showed up to the dance floor a liiiiitle bit more than âfashionably late,â most people can agree that it was a pretty fun night under the stars (or the gym lights)
Spotted: Ms.McLaughlinâs Pre-Calculus class danced around on thefloor for some extra credit points. Talk about dedication!
(An insider told me that some friends got together to run a game of UNO on the dance floor. I guess weâll never know who took home the gold in the most unexpected UNO game in history)
We also have reports from faculty that LOTS of glowsticks were thrown at and around them. Get this, Foundation Academy, we even heard rumors that some of those sticks were thrown as friendly fire!
After a whole night of dancing and singing until everyone lost their voices, the DJ topped off the playlist with a classic:âMr Brightsideâby The Killers Too bad the lights turned on halfway through the song; but hey, I wouldnât want a group of sweaty teenagers stomping around in my gym past curfew either!
Whether you went home after, or to a party with your friends, I think it is evident that HOCOâ25 truly was a night to remember!
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Homecoming Game Recap
Written By: Emma Quintana
During the Homecoming game, our lions fought bravely, securing a win after a tense match against Cocoa Beach. Starting the game with seven points in the first quarter, they quickly shot up to a score of 13-6 by halftime. At this time, the crowd was entertained by our fantastic Lady Lions cheer team, as the Homecoming court prepared for their royal entrance.
Consisting of a boy and girl from each grade, voted by the students, every pair represented their class with pride. The freshman pair were Milly McMullan and Ashton Minner, and the sophomores were Makayla DeSalvia and Lucas Kelly. The junior duo was Kayla Bolivar and Carson Andrews, and the seniors were represented by four different couples. The students selected were Angel Noak and Geiliany Delvaliey, Ray Martinez and Raegan Weiss, Gavin Badua and Ella Sharp, and Ana Izquierdo Varela and Jacob McFarland. As they walked down the football field, it was a close competition to see who would be crowned Homecoming king and queen.
Our Homecoming 2025 winners were Ana Izquierdo Valera and Jacob McFarland, kicking off the festivities. The game ended with an ambitious victory for our boys football team with a score of 37-34, setting the mood for an amazing homecoming dance the next day.
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My Testimony
Written By: Anna Nash
My entire life growing up I was constantly riddled with anxiety and other mental health issues. From the age of eight, I experienced depression for the first time, along with the crippling anxiety I experienced growing up. I grew up in a very Christian household, always believing that I knew God. I was baptized when I was five, yet I wouldnât confidently say
that I ever KNEW God until I was about 14. Knowing of God and truly knowing God are two very different things, yet they can be commonly confused. The start of high school was when I really started to learn who God really was. Freshman year is a scary year full of new people, experiences, and so many unwarranted things that no one warns you about. Freshman year was also the first year I had without my sister after she moved to Virginia to pursue her interest in a nursing degree. I used to always go to youth group with her, riding with her there, sitting with her and her friends, only really ever hanging out with her during it. I finally willed myself to go by myself after my parents encouraged me to. It was absolutely terrifying at first, and to those who donât know me well, I am a very shy person at first. As mentioned before, I struggled with really bad anxiety, which included social anxiety. I went into the church on the verge of tears, knowing absolutely no one and terrified of having to speak to anyone new. I sat down by myself, yet not for long because I was quickly accompanied by Rahel Van Der Reit. She encouraged me to come to the stage with her for praise and worship. As songs blasted into my ears and lights shone all around me, I felt the Holy Spirit enter me for the first time, or at least the first time I recognized it. From that moment on, I began to grow a hunger for Godâs Word, wanting to learn more about Him. God blessed me with a healing that is beyond anything the world could ever provide. I have since then been healed with an indescribable amount of peace and joy beyond understanding. Although I am not here to say that from that moment on, things were absolutely perfect, because they arenât. The world still happens, and there are still seasons of my life where I grow distant from God, or I get anxious from time to time. Yet I find those moments are the most important times in my life. I believe this because I know that in those moments of struggle or doubt, the most important thing we can do is fall back on God and lean not on our own understanding, but His. For His plan is far greater than anything we could ever imagine, and we must find peace in knowing these things.
Photo by Brooklyn Moses
stage are Sadie Horne, Ember Davidson, and Lillie Sayles
Created by Ana Leticia Cabral Porto Gomes de Freitas
âI have learned that anxiety and gratitude cannot reside in the brain at the same timeâ
-Molly Stephens
Doyouthinggratitudecanchangepeople?How?
âGratitude can change people because it makes them more joyful and less bitter. Itâs a flip in their mindset because they start to realize what they have instead of what they don't have.â
-Emma McCleary
Interview by Molly Stephens
Reflection on Gratitude
Written By Abby Swindell
Over the course of Thanksgiving break, students, teachers, and faculty had the chance to spend time with loved ones. Our loved ones are the people in our lives who bring us the most joy⊠they are who we are thankful for everyday. Family is what God brings into our lives to give us the support that we need that we can not give ourselves. The love that we feel we may not deserve. God loves us that much to give that to us, and that alone is enough to be grateful for. A verse that perfectly highlights this is1Thessalonians5:18, which says,
For some, the break could have been hard, and watching others enjoy time with their family and friends could have struck a spot. This is a reminder that in the good or in the bad, we are called to give thanks, because God is with us in every moment, taking us through the highs and lows of this life.
NationalHonorSociety(NHS) Nationally recognized, NHS is a prestigious organization offered to high school students in order to honor their commitment to education and continue the development of their scholarship, service, leadership, and character as they grow throughout their high school years. To get accepted, one must fill out an application given by the faculty council. If the committee feels the student is in line with the four pillars of NHS and maintains a distinguishable GPA, they will be inducted and expected to participate in community service while demonstrating exemplary behavior.
NationalJuniorHonorSociety(NJHS)This is a club for middle schoolers with aspirations to better themselves and their community. The application process is similar to that of the high school honor society. NJHS is a great way to display oneâs desire for upholding Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship before entering high school. It provides students with community service projects and opportunities to lead.
NationalArtHonorSocietyNAHS is a program for students grades 9-12 interested in visual arts. It recognizes the individuals that display talent within their art, academics, and character.
QuillandScroll HonorSociety This is an international honor society for students interested in different forms of media such as journalism, multimedia, photography, writing, and many more. The club runs a nationwide contest that club members can participate in and win plaques, certificates, honor cords, and scholarships.
Academic&Career
LiteratureClub This club is the perfect fit for readers or those interested in analyzing the themes and reasons behind the creation of different pieces of literature. The club takes a vote on a few genres and books per quarter students can read. Meetings consist of sharing opinions and thoughts on what the students read and the club is working to organize exciting events outside of school.
YoungInvestorsSocietyThis club is a global non-profit organization aiding high school students in financial literacy for a successful future outside of high school.
ASLClubThis club allows students enrolled in American Sign Language class to help with service projects and learn more about the language.
SpanishClubThe purpose of this club is to help students to understand the cultures and practices of Spanish-speaking countries through watching films, cooking, dancing, and celebrating cultural holidays.
FellowshipofChristianAthletes This club is aimed at bringing Christ-following athletes together in a shared community of athletes. This club meets each Friday and includes faith building activities like Bible studies, testimonies, games, and service.
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Art&Performance
CulinaryClub Students that enjoy displaying their culinary crafts, eating food, and enjoying the company of their peers are part of this club. They meet to discuss ideas for students to create a meal and bring it in to share.
A/VClubThis isa student group that focuses on audiovisual media to support school events and create their own content. Students can gain techniques and skills in handling lighting, sound engineering, video, production, and stage management.
PhotographyClub This is a group of students interested in learning, practicing, and sharing their photography skills through projects and contests utilizing different skills.
PraiseBand Students have the opportunity to express their love for Christ through music and worship him collectively. These students join in enhancing the worship experience of Monday chapels
Thespians This is a society of students that compete in technical and performance events in the performing arts categories. This includes individual events, group events, and a one-act play, competing at the district and state levels.
Advocacy&GeneralInterest
TurningPointUSA This is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school campuses.
SpiritClubThis group isthe backbone of the exciting experiences at school. This student-led group comes together to support all types of extracurriculars from the spring musical to a cross country meet. They cheer on other students and have a supportive community while enjoying their chosen extracurricular activities. Spirit club members can be found coordinating the events and games at pep rallies and encouraging students to come out and support their peers.
EnvironmentalClub The students are focused on bettering the environment and experience at school. This club meets to discuss the various ways to keep the earth clean and coordinates group service projects and even field trips.
DaughtersGrowinginGrace This is a Bible study group for high schoolers who want to deepen their relationship with God amongst a community of fellow believers.
TheForum This group was created to help students understand different topics of their choosing. This club focuses on the ethical, moral, and Christian values of many controversial topics, and holds deep conversations that individuals may want to discuss further.
Leadership&Service
StudentLeadershipInstitute(SLi) This is a program focused on developing studentsâ leadership skills through workshops, training, service projects, and other activities. It is an effective way to train future leaders as they go through their careers.
StudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA) This is an organization run by students from grades 9-12, and made up of elected representatives that coordinate and support the needs of students, plan events, manage activities, and provide a voice for students.
LionsClub This club provides an opportunity for students to receive service hours each Friday by helping staff prepare for the weekend church services. It takes place after school for around an hour.
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