Acta Equitum - April 2025

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April 2025

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London Recap

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Retirement Celebration

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3 rd Quarter Projects

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Building Update

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Survey Results

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FCS Athletics

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Upcoming Events

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Important Dates

London Recap

SENIOR CAPSTONE TRIP

According to the Latin proverb, “Travelers may change their climate but never their souls.”

While it may be admitted that such a truism is essentially true, there also can be little doubt that travelers may at least change their thinking. by virtue of seeing the world- the different sights, sounds, textures, hues, and passions of cultures different than their own affords them with a unique perspective that militates against prejudice, parochialism, and pettiness.

So, why do we do a capstone trip with our seniors every year? We do it because a classical Christian education is incomplete without it. We do it because the discipleship task we have undertaken depends on it. We do it because as James Ferguson, the famed nineteenth century Scottish architect, has said, “Travel is more than a visitor seeing sights; it is the profound changing - the deep and permanent changing - of that visitor’s perspective of the world, and his own place in it.”

Excerpt taken from Just Visiting: How Travel Has Enlightened Lives and Viewpoints Throughout History by George and Karen Grant, 1999

ELY CATHEDRAL The current cathedral structure dates back to 1083. The central octagonal tower was added after the previous tower collapsed in 1322. It is made of timber and could not be reconstructed in the same way today because there are no trees large enough.

Looking up into the octagonal tower lantern. The painted angel panels are 12 feet tall.

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London Recap

SENIOR CAPSTONE TRIP

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Magnificence of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Students climbed 500+ steps to the Golden Gallery at the top of the dome for a spectacular view of London.

CHARTWELL The serene, peaceful beauty and charm of Chartwell, home of Winston Churchill.

And Churchill’s home office.

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London Recap

SENIOR CAPSTONE TRIP

BUCKINGHAM PALACE Stunning sunset and view of Buckingham Palace from the top of the London Eye.

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London Recap

SENIOR CAPSTONE TRIP

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Mrs.Kay Dokkestul 18 YEARS WITH FCS

KAY DOKKESTUL

Our beloved Kay Dokkestul will retire in May after 18 years of teaching at Franklin Classical School. Through the years she's taught freshman English, literature, and Bible as well as The Art of Homemaking. In UD Humanities, she served as a guest lecturer, led study sessions, and created opportunities and exams, including keys. Each year she walks with multiple seniors through the oral defense process, serving as an advisor and as a member of the oral defense faculty panel. In FCS's earlier years, she developed grammar level, activity-based resources called Night Owl and sold them nation-wide.

Once we at FCS found out about those resources, they were used in our 5th grade until she closed that business. Many times her home has been a beautiful, Spirit-filled location for faculty/staff Christmas parties and class gatherings. She's especially appreciated by freshmen for her field trips to McKay's bookstore and the library during thesis season as well as her delicious food.

Mrs. Dokkestul was also instrumental in supporting our sister-schools in Iraq, taking Dr. Grant's humanities curriculum and remolding it to be effective for Christ in that culture. She also traveled to those schools many times to serve as an advisor and train teachers.

A prayer warrior, a humble leader, a wise mentor, and most of all a faithful friend, we will miss you, our beloved Kay. If you would like to drop off a gift or thank you card for Mrs. Dokkestul, please leave at the front desk before May 20th.

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3rd QuarterProjects HAND DRAWN ENCOMIUMS

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3rd QuarterProjects POETRY

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Building Update 1021 WINDCROSS COURT

We are in the final stages of completing the closing documents and securing financing for the purchase of 1021 Windcross Court. As we approach this important milestone, we remain focused on finalizing the necessary steps to ensure a successful completion of the purchase.

In preparation for the next phase, we have selected a construction partner who is ready to begin ground floor construction immediately as soon as the purchase is complete.

To keep families informed throughout this process, we will implement a robust communication plan, providing regular updates on our progress over the summer.

With faith and determination, we continue to move forward with prayerful confidence.

We ask you to join us in prayer over the final steps.

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Survey Results FCS COMMUNITY SURVEY

Thank you for your participation in our most recent community survey.

This is a practice we intend to repeat annually.

You will find a summary of the results of the survey below.

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FCS Athletics GO KNIGHTS!

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER

HIGH SCHOOL COED SOCCER

MIDDLE SCHOOL COED SOCCER

TENNIS TEAM

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Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATES!

All events are available for registration at FranklinClassical.com under “Events.”

Do you have an item or experience to donate to the Silent Auction?

Email: Kayce.Lane @gmail.com

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Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATES!

All events are available for registration at FranklinClassical.com under “Events.”

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Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATES!

All events are available for registration at FranklinClassical.com under “Events.”

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Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATES!

All events are available for registration at FranklinClassical.com under “Events.”

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Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATES!

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Important Dates

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES

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