French Camp Academy, a Christ-centered home and school, exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God.
The world defines current culture by its accompanying traits. Whether politically, sexually, or spiritually, the American culture has recently acquired countless laws and practices aimed to make everyone “happy.” However, French Camp Academy recognizes that rather than focusing on what mankind needs to add to civilization, it is imperative that we spotlight and reestablish a lacking keystone quality: Christian worldview.
Over the past four and a half years, my greatest gain has undeniably been the Christian outlook that saturates every element of the French Camp community. The widespread shared initiative that emphasizes abiding in Christ over idle legalism has taught me what it truly means to live Heaven-minded. The staff at French Camp are unlike any other. “Practice what you preach” is an ordinary adage that rings incredibly true for the extraordinary staff who have been called to the Academy. Pivotally, instead of confining Biblical teaching solely to designated class periods, teachers and administrators abundantly display God’s grace and love through their actions day in and day out. The most impactful role models in my life are French Camp staff because their lives continuously demonstrate the profound joy and purpose found in allowing God’s will to be accomplished through them. To see what it looks like to “pray ceaselessly” and to walk with the Lord, I need to look no further than to my teachers. As creation flees further and further from God’s will, French Camp Academy equips its students to resist the devil and effectively operate from a Christian worldview. v
By Lacey Wilson-Ross, Class of 2024
Outside of the classroom learning does not get as much credit as it should. I have learned to step out of my comfort zone and be open to opportunities. I have never played tennis in my life, but this year I decided to go out for it. I made the team and started learning about the game and how to play it. It showed me a community that is very welcoming and open. I realized that it improved my communication skills and gave me relationships.
I learned something new this year, and it challenged me to work for what I want. If I want to be good at tennis I need to work for it. Therefore, I took extra time to practice and time away from friends to focus on something I was passionate about learning. Learning outside of the classroom can help others learn to communicate, step out of their comfort zone, and even provide them with relationships that may last them a lifetime.
I appreciate the opportunity this sport gave me to learn that I love to play tennis. It gave me a new passion and a new way to learn. I felt I have not been myself recently and being competitive helps me come out of my shell. It helps me improve my way of thinking through strategy and become more competitive. v
My wife, Anne Katherine, and I came to serve at FCA 20 years ago. Ed Williford, my predecessor and Vice President of Development back then, was used by God to woo me to FCA through stories he shared of changed lives. I was captivated by the mission at that time, and still am.
Today I continue to marvel at God’s incredible work of redemption in the lives of children and teenagers. House parents in many ways become surrogate parents for children who come out of less-than-ideal situations. Many young people, for the first time in their lives, hear a Christian perspective of history, math, biology, etc., in the classroom. Worldviews are reshaped. Young people learn basic life skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Others gain work experiences that shape their career choices. Most importantly, young people hear the most important message the world has ever heard. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is presented consistently. It is shared publicly and is lived out by each who is called to serve at FCA.
Through deliberate programming, relationship building, and the prayers of many, French Camp Academy continues to be a beacon of hope to a population of people who often go unnoticed. The outcome is the same—lives are being changed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This edition of FCA Today is special to me as we highlight our graduates. We award them a high school diploma that is accredited through the MS Depart-
ment of Education. Also, this edition focuses on our desire to teach from a Biblical world and life view. That is important to us.
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Lance RagsdaleWhat you do not see and cannot measure are countless hours that Christ-centered adults poured into the ones featured in this paper. Late night conversations about the stuff of life, emotionally charged issues about home life or relationships gone sour, and many other topics are used to transform the hearts and minds of those who live and learn with us. Classroom discussions get interesting, too. Many of our young people come from academic settings that do not acknowledge the sovereignty and authority of God in our lives. Old beliefs are challenged, and the claims of the Bible are presented consistently and faithfully.
Many of you who read FCA Today help make this redemptive process happen 12 months out of the year. Thank you! Coming right behind the smiling faces of the graduates listed in this paper are many more who will experience life changing conversations and activities this summer, fall, next spring, and so forth. Your faithful support and prayers fuel our mission yearround. For that I cannot thank you enough!
For 30 years, Lisa has served French Camp Academy in various roles spreading a spirit of helpfulness by working behind the scenes where much needed work goes unnoticed. Lisa graduated in 1987 from FCA, then later married Warren, Class of 1980. Besides processing thousands of donations every year in the Finance Office, you will hear Lisa’s kind voice most mornings on WFCA, a Christcentered FM radio station owned and operated by FCA. Prior to working in the Finance Department, Lisa was a former senior class sponsor, former high school janitor, and former President of the FCA Alumni Association. She has served on the Executive Committee of the FCA Alumni Association for the past 10 years as membership Committee chairperson. Lisa and Warren have adult children who graduated from FCA, Taffi, Terry, and Travis and have 3 grandchildren.v
FCA students along with local ministers and residents from town of French Camp gather together for the National Day of Prayer
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sharkey Burke Brandon
Scott Castleman Ocean Springs
Dave Fair Oxford
Glenn Galey, Secretary Hattiesburg
Toxey Hall III Canton
G. Carey Hauenstein Laurel
Lee Lampton, Vice Chairman Jackson
Chuck McBride Madison
Brooks Mosley Jackson
Tommy Peaster, Vice Chairman Flora
Hugh Potts, Jr., Chairman Kosciusko
F. Stewart Edwards, Jr., FCA President
Mission Statement
French Camp Academy, a Christcentered home and school, exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God.
Eli Arrowood
Eli Arrowood has attended FCA for six years as a staff student in Day and Moriah Homes. He is the son of Steve and Sarah Arrowood of French Camp, MS. Eli’s plans after graduation are to go to ICC and then transfer to Mississippi State University with a major in education. The staff member who has influenced him the most is his dad. Eli says this is because he has taught me lessons and helped me grow into manhood
Annaleigh Bain*
Annaleigh Bain has attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of Andy and Ginger Bain of Kosciusko, MS. After graduation she plans to attend Mississippi College to pursue a degree in Biology. Then she plans to attend UMMC for medical school. Her favorite memory at FCA is the fun and entertaining talks with Mrs. JoAnn and Coach Cockrell. She said that they make my days brighter and I am very thankful for them. The staff member that has influenced her the most is Ms. Serio. Annaleigh says that she makes the most of every situation and never fails to put the biggest smile on my face. She is a true light for Christ and sets such a great example for all her students
Winnie Blaylock
Winnie Blaylock has attended FCA for four years as a day student. She is the daughter of Adam and Randi Blaylock of Winona, MS. After graduation Winnie plans to attend the School of Aeronautics at Liberty University and start working towards a Commercial Pilot License. The staff member who has influenced her the most is Mrs. Roberts, because she is always there for you, no matter what is going on, and she is a great person to go to for advice about anything. She loves her students and always wants to look out for you
Addie Brasseaux
Addie Brasseaux attended FCA for one year as a residential student at Spencer McCain Home. She is the daughter of David and Christine Brasseaux of Denham Springs, LA. After graduation she plans to study online at Liberty University and possibly intern at FCA. Addie’s favorite FCA memory is the day I interviewed and Mrs. Barlow gave me a hug and called me her turkey. The staff member that has influenced her the most is Mrs. Barlow.
Addie says that Mrs. Barlow told her not to get caught up in drama and since then she has grown in that area of her life.
Lizzy Campbell
Lizzy Campbell has attended FCA for five and a half years as a day student. She is the daughter of Shane and Laura Campbell of French Camp, MS. After graduation Lizzy plans to attend Mississippi College, get her BSN in nursing and then go to medical school. Lizzy’s favorite memory while attending FCA is study halls with Coach McKnight and Ms. Serio. The staff member who has influenced her the most is Mrs. Debbie Barlow. Lizzy says this is because I have always admired her patience with students. She was a great role model and I’m sad we never got our bald picture together
Grayson Crowson
Grayson Crowson has attended French Camp Academy for two years as a day student. His parents are Scott and Kerri Crowson of Kosciusko, MS. After graduation Grayson plans to make it up as he goes along. His favorite FCA memory is playing paintball with Taylor and Day Homes during his junior year. The staff members that have influenced him the most are Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Grayson says that they made me feel welcomed and helped me through a hard time in my life
Gavin Fox
Gavin Fox has attended FCA for three years as a day student. Gavin is the son of Jon and Tece Goins of McCool, MS. After graduation Gavin plans on going to welding school at Holmes Community College and then go on the pipeline. The staff member who has influenced him the most is Coach Wright. He says this is because Coach Wright has truly shown me how to be a leader
Lanie Greene*
Lanie Greene has attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is from Kosciusko, MS. Her parents are Erik Greene and Randi Cooper. After graduation Lanie plans to attend Mississippi College and pursue a Biomedical Science degree and then attend medical school in hopes of becoming a pediatric surgeon. The staff member who has influenced her the most is Mr. Thompson. She says, he has always encouraged me to be my best and showed me my strengths when I could not see them. He has helped me to mature in my faith and encouraged me to be a light to others
Kahlin Grogan
Kahlin Grogan has attended FCA for four years as a day student. She is the daughter of James and Amanda Grogan of French Camp, MS. After graduation Kahlin plans to gain a welding certificate. Her favorite FCA memory was rock climbing at the beginning of the school year. Kahlin says that everyone here has influenced her by giving her life advice and showing her how to live differently and setting her up for success.
Kate Hudson*
Kate Hudson has been a day student at FCA for five years. She is the daughter of David and Christy Hudson of Kosciusko, MS. Her plans after graduation are to attend the University of Mississippi and
major in Kinesiology in hopes of later becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Kate said that it’s hard to choose just one favorite memory, so my favorite memories are talks with Ms. JoAnn, playing and winning Survivor Mayhem, and watching Ms. Faith Lawson rescue Annaleigh’s phone from a manhole in Fort Worth, Texas. Her favorite staff member is Coach Cockrell because he is always there to brighten your day. You can easily see his love for Jesus by the way he treats others. He has the best stories, and jokes, and was an amazing Driver’s Ed teacher. The memories I have from his class are ones I will never forget
James Johnson*
James Johnson has attended FCA as a day student for six years. James is the son of Calvin and Katrina Johnson of French Camp, MS. After graduation he plans to attend a 4-year college and study business. James’ favorite FCA memory is the bus rides after basketball games with CJ, Darrion, and Coleman. The staff member who has influenced James the most is Coach Wright. He shared that Coach Wright has brought me closer to God with his devotions during football.
Nick Long
Nick Long has attended FCA for one and a half years as a residential student in Turpin Home. He is the son of Rosemary Caracci and Robert Long of New Orleans, LA. After graduation Nick plans to attend Mississippi State University and start a career in sports broadcasting/media. Nick’s favorite memory while attending FCA is playing basketball on the dorm courts and in the gym on weekends. The staff member who has influenced Nick the most is Mr. Stevens. He says this is because he showed me a different perspective on life and guided me in a path that will lead me to provide for my future family
Andrew McMillon
Andrew McMillon has attended FCA for five years as a day student. He is the son of Anthony and Jennifer McMillon of Kosciusko, MS. Andrew plans to attend Holmes Community College and then transfer to Ole Miss. The staff member that has influenced Andrew the most is Mr. Martin. He says that Mr. Martin influenced me the most because he is my life coach and encourages me to be a better man and Christian
Logan Miller
Logan Miller has attended FCA for one year as a day student. He is the son of Sherman and Laura Miller of Ethel, MS. After graduation Logan plans to attend Mississippi State University, major in biochemistry, and then go to medical school. The staff member who has influenced Logan the most is Coach Wright. He says this is because he taught me a lot about football but even more about life and all that comes with it.
Ki’Mora Perry
Ki’Mora Perry has attended FCA for three years as a residential student in Cook Home. Ki’Mora is the daughter of Jermaine and Gllendina Perry and Chekithae Hardiman from Grenada, MS. After graduation Ki’Mora plans to intern for one year and then attend college and pursue a degree in Culinary Arts. Her favorite FCA memory is when Mrs. Debbie Barlow asked her to help prepare/ serve breakfast for the Board of Trustees. Ki’Mora says that the staff members who have influenced her the most are Mr. and Mrs. Mooney and the kitchen staff.
Cameron Rutland
Cameron Rutland has attended FCA for three and a half years as a residential student in Turpin Home. Cameron is the son of Tadd and Aleta Parson of Perkinston, MS. After graduation he plans on pursu-
ing a degree in accounting at Ole Miss, and then attend law school. Cameron’s favorite FCA memory was when all the staff at the Council House Restaurant went bowling in Philadelphia and then ate at a Mexican restaurant. The staff member who has influenced him the most is Mr. Thompson. He says this is because he is always there to give me good advice
Jillian Skidmore
Jillian Skidmore has attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of Josh and Sarah Skidmore of French Camp, MS. Jillian’s plans after graduation are to attend Itawamba Community College and then transfer to Mississippi State University to major in Wildlife and Fisheries. Jillian’s favorite memory while attending FCA is the crazy practices at softball doing random drills and the bus rides. The staff member that has influenced Jillian the most is Ms. Mansel. She says this is because since we met in the 7th grade, she has helped me become a better person. She is a great role model for me and shows me how to live as a Christian woman. I know I can always go to her with anything and we would figure it out together
Olivia Surrette
Olivia Surrette has attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of Darrell and Chellie Surrette of Winona, MS. After graduation she plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in Kinesiology. Olivia’s favorite FCA memory is participating in and winning Survivor All Stars the summer before her junior year. The staff members who have influenced her the most are Coach Watkins and Coach Lewis because they have always pushed me to do my best in everything
Kaylee Vance
Kaylee Vance has attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter
of Jackie and Ashley Vance of Winona, MS. After graduation Kaylee plans to attend ICC in the fall and become an ultrasound technician. Kaylee’s favorite FCA memory is getting written up in study hall for being in the office talking to Ms. JoAnn with Annaleigh, Anna Young, and Kate. The staff member who has influenced her the most is Coach Cockrell because he always has the best advice to give and you never see him without a smile on his face. His presence always makes everyone’s day
Landon Willhite
Landon Willhite has attended FCA for four and one half years as a residential student in Taylor, Barrett, and Day Homes. He is the son of Todd and Shirley Willhite of Kosciusko, MS. After graduation he plans to take a gap year and then attend Louisiana State University to attain a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Landon’s favorite FCA memory is when we went to the Island in Tennessee with my dorm. The staff members who have influenced Landon the most are Mr. Martin and Mr. Throgmorton. He says that Mr. Martin has always been there for me when I needed him and Mr. Throgmorton always makes me laugh.
Bryce Wilson
Bryce Wilson has attended FCA for one year as a residential student in Taylor Home. He is the son of Barry and Melissa Allphin. After graduation Bryce plans to take a gap year and then attend college. The staff member that has influenced him the most is Mr. Martin. Bryce says that he gave me advice when I had no idea what I was doing and made me feel accepted as soon as I got to FCA
Nick Winters
Nick Winters has attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Kenny and Sheria Winters of Weir, MS. After graduation he plans to go to barber
school and open his own shop. Nick’s favorite memory is the basketball bus rides with the boys. His favorite staff member is Coach Leathers because he influenced me on and off the court and has always been there for me
Anna Young Withers*
Anna Young Withers has attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of James and Megan Withers of Kosciusko, MS. Anna Young’s plans after graduation are to attend Mississippi State University and major in Biochemistry. Upon receiving that degree, she hopes to attend medical school to pursue a career as a pediatrician. Anna Young’s favorite memory while attending FCA is her office talks with Ms. JoAnn. She says, those conversations may have seemed small, but they never failed to brighten my day and leave me laughing. The staff member who has influenced Anna Young the most is Coach Rhodes. She says this is because he has been a strong source of encouragement, guidance, and wisdom to me since I first arrived at FCA. He is a shining example of Christlike humility and a joy to all who know him. I am forever grateful for his influence on my life
Ethan Wright
Ethan Wright has attended FCA for four years as a day student. He is the son of Adam and Jenny Wright of Eupora, MS. After graduation, Ethan plans to attend Mississippi College and major in biology and minor in education. The staff member who has influenced Ethan the most is Coach Wright. He says this is because he has always influenced me in all aspects of life. He has modeled the way a man of God should be and has taught me to always put God first in everything I do
*Honor Graduates have an overall GPA of 3.9 or greater.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.— Romans 12:2Nickalaus Earl Winters Anna Young Withers Ethan Bradley Wright
We are a top-rated interdenominational Christian home and school with over 90% of young people moving on to higher education or training!
Working at French Camp Academy is much more than just a job—it’s Life on Life ministry! The staff and faculty make up a team that lives, works, and worships together with students. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in which our students can grow into the men and women Christ made them to be.
From the beginning of the application process we ask the Lord for direction and wisdom regarding each applicant and the decision-makers of French Camp Academy. We understand the truth: “unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” As you consider possible ministry at FCA we ask you to join us in praying that God’s will is accomplished.
Serve as a House Parent at French Camp Academy. If you sense a calling to share your life with young people in a residential setting, perhaps French Camp Academy can provide the surface area for you to invest your life? Begin your journey by exploring frenchcamp.org and prayerfully beginning a conversation with us. v
French Camp is a 900-acre community, located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway, 90 miles north of Jackson and 80 miles south of Tupelo. The town is small, but our impact is huge.
Find out more about employment opportunities at www.frenchcamp. org/contact#employmentpanel or scan QR code to explore more. v
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.— Colossians 3:17
For the 2022-23 school year, we had the opportunity to revive the French Camp Academy newspaper in the new Journalism class. With the last documented FCA newspaper in the seventies or eighties, our journalism class was excited to take on the new challenge and really make it our own. The class consisted of ten students of various ages, backgrounds, and talents. When we each utilized our God-given talents, our class was able to collaborate and create something really special. Each newspaper was packed with crazy pictures, staff shoutouts, engaging articles, and funny tidbits. Ms. Anne Clair Serio was our fearless leader, and she challenged and encouraged us to think outside the box and do our very best. Through Journalism, we have had the awesome opportunity to channel our creativity alongside close friends and give back to our school. We hope it is something that continues for many more years and sparks an outlet for many of our future students. v
Elijah (Eli) J. Arrowood, a graduate of French Camp Academy (2023), was recently honored by the presentation of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Eli, the son of Sarah and Steven Arrowood, House Parents in Moriah Home, came to French Camp as an 8-year-old and quickly got involved in scouting and rose through the ranks rapidly. During his scouting career, Eli served in leadership positions including Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Librarian. As for his time on the “trail,” Eli has spent over 100 camping nights, 125 miles hiking, and completed over 120 hours of service time. In 2019, he and 11 others ventured to Cimmaron, New Mexico, and completed one of the most arduous 50-mile hiking excursions offered at Philmont National Scout Ranch. During this hike, his crew scaled one of the ten steepest mountains in the United States (Black Mtn, elevation 10,889 ft). In addition to the rank of Eagle, Eli also earned 4 Eagle Palms, (2 Bronze, 1 Gold, and 1 Silver) showing that he completed 20 additional merit badges than required for Eagle (a total of 41). In the Fall, Eli will be attending Itawamba Community College to study Elementary Education with the desire to attend either the University of Tennessee or Mississippi State University to complete his higher education. v
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Averie Gundy, Class of 2024, who recently was named Choctaw County’s Distinguished Young Woman. Promoting good health and exercise, she organized a program called Running Intentionally with Strength and Endurance (R.I.S.E.) to serve young girls in the community by teaching what it means to be healthy, ambitious, involved, and responsible through running, workouts, daily devotions, and journaling. Way to Go, Averie! Keep up the great work!
Also from FCA, Emma Claire Thomas and Emalee Browning participated in DYW. Emalee Browning won 2nd Alternate and a $1000 scholarship. v
James Johnson, FCA Class of 2023, was designated as a STAR Scholar representing French Camp Academy this year at one of the most prestigious academic recognition events in the State. James scored a 30 on his ACT and has a 4.0 grade point average at FCA. Mr. Wes Chesteen was chosen by James as his STAR Teacher at FCA. Mr. Chesteen teaches World and US History, is completing his 9th year of teaching, and was an honor graduate of the FCA Class of 2007.
The Mississippi Economic Council has saluted the academic achievements of Mississippi’s outstanding high school students and teachers for more than 55 years through its Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program.
STAR Students are seniors with the highest ACT scores (minimum 25) and scholastic averages (minimum 93) in their high schools. They are chosen from more than 300 public, private, and parochial schools.
We’re thankful for the wonderful achievements of James through his years at FCA. Congratulations! v
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
FCA girls brought home another State title for the 3rd year in a row. Placing #1 in their division, Coaches Joe Watkins and Leah Bentley were all smiles thanking God for another successful season.
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Brennan McGlothin worked hard to become the 2023 MHSAA State Champion playing in the singles' competition for boys. McKinley Wade was “runner up” in the Finals match playing singles for girls. Congratulations to both of them for playing competitively in 4 matches each against the best in Mississippi 1A/2A tennis.
After taking a break from Mexico because of Covid precautions a small group from French Camp Academy made their way to Acuna. This team of trained students, staff, and parents were able to serve six churches and communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to over 1,500 public school students in the area.
Cray Cairncross, Tim and Leslie Comings, David Huerta, Abby Ligon, Allie McCoy, Jillian and Josh Skidmore.
Honor gifts show appreciation to a living person–such as teachers, pastors, parents, etc., while helping students at FCA. To make an Honor Gift, you may use the form/envelope provided, designating the type of gift you are making. The honoree will be notified of your thoughtfulness. Amounts of gifts are never divulged.
BOYLES, RICKY, Ethel, MS
Ms. Sue S. Nowell
BROWN, JOHN, Rochester, MN
Mr. Joey Clingan
CREEKMORE, JR., MR. & MRS. WADE H., Jackson, MS
Franklin Telephone Company Employees
CREEKMORE, SR., MR. & MRS. JAMES H., Jackson, MS
Franklin Telephone Company Employees
DEW, LINDSEY, Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw
DITTMER, GWEN, Boonville, IN
Mrs. Polly Hope Allen
FOUTCH, GRADY I., Germantown, TN
Mr. and Mrs. Grady I. Foutch
FULTON, WALTER COOPER, Louisville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fulton
GOLDMAN, GLENN AND DONNA, Philadelphia, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Justin L. Goldman
GREEN, JERRIE, Statesville, NC
Ms. Lynn Brown Wampler
HILL, MR. AND MRS. JAMES, French Camp, MS
Mr. Samuel Clemons
HOWARD, DON, Jonesboro, AR
Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Faughn
LORD JESUS CHRIST
Ms. Jessie L. Herrington
LOVELACE, ROBBIE TURNER, Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt
MARION, DAVID AND BETHANY, Blythewood, SC
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Marion
MCCOY, ALLIE MARIE, French Camp, MS
Mr. Mark L. Mosier
MINCHER, LARRY, French Camp, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Brandon
SCHLOSSER, ADELE, Statesville, NC
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kingsley
SCHULTZ, BARBARA ANN, Jackson, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Duke Garraway
SHREWSBURY, BILL, Germantown, TN
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt
SORENSEN, KEVIN, French Camp, MS
Mr. Doug McAllaster
VAN ARSDELL, SOPHIA, Urbana, IL
Mrs. Dorothy Davis Miley & Louise Miley Griffing
WILSON, THERON J., Hayden, AL
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Keith Wilson
ZITO, PENNY, Picayune, MS
Mrs. Polly Hope Allen
ALLEN, RUTH, Huntsville, AL
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alexander
BROOKS, DAPHNE, Woodstock, AL
Mr. Joey Clingan
CHUCK BENTLEY FAMILY, French Camp, MS
Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson
EDMUNDS, JOYCE, Lehighton, PA
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flynn
EUPORA CLASS OF 1953
Eupora Class of 1953
JOHNSON, DIXIE, Germantown, TN
Ms. Nancy D. Webb
KAY, FRANK AND SANDRA, Santa Fe, TX
Ms. June Oglesby Hause
KEMP, SAMUEL AND MARY DEE, Corinth, MS
Mrs. Katherine Kay SARTIN, SHERELL, Bear Creek, AL
Mr. Joey Clingan
SORENSEN, KEVIN, French Camp, MS
Mr. Doug McAllaster
THE CHILDREN
Mr. Charlie Holland
VAIL, BILLY, Starkville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Miller
BLACKLEDGE, TAMMY, Bay Springs, MS
Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Thornton CAIN, GERRY ANNETTE BELL, Ridgeland, MS
Mrs. Polly Hope Allen CHEEK, HOLLIS AND SARAH, Kosciusko, MS
Ms. Sue S. Nowell
CHUCK BENTLEY FAMILY, French Camp, MS
Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson DAVIS, DANNY AND JENNIFER, Starkville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Donohoo
DONOVAN, JOAN C., Vicksburg, MS
Ms. Sharon E. Donovan
EDWARDS, JR., F. STEWART, French Camp, MS
Mrs. Goree’ D. Robins
GALYEN, AMY, Germantown, TN
Mrs. Dorothy Edwards
HAYES, BRIAN AND LINDSEY, Brinson, GA
Ms. Natalie McKinley
HAYES, LOIS, Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cecil Ellison
HOLLAND, CHARLES, Saltillo, MS
Rev. and Mrs. James W. McQuiston
LONG, MARTHA CUTTS, Holly Springs, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Inmon
MONTEITH, DR. AND MRS. MONTY, Senatobia, MS
Monty and Mary Monteith
MONTEITH, MARTHA, Hernando, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Monty Monteith
MONTEITH, STURGIS AND MARY, Lake Cormorant, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Monty Monteith
MURPHREE, CONNIE, Tunica, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Monty Monteith
PENDLEY, MIKE, Lynn, AL
Mr. Joey Clingan
PREWITT, JOAN, Winona, MS
Ms. Susan Valentine
RAMSEY, NADINE, Oxford, MS
Mr. Samuel Clemons
RUCKERT, ERNIE, Durham, NC
Mr. John K. Roessner III
SORENSEN, KEVIN, French Camp, MS
Mr. Doug McAllaster
STEEN, SHANE AND TANYA, Tupelo, MS
Ms. Natalie McKinley
STEINBERG, AMANDA WALTON, Woodland Park, CO
Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Walton Jr.
STEWART, HELEN, Dallas, TX
Mrs. Amy Galyen
THE CHILDREN
Mr. Charlie Holland
THE WORTHY’S
Ms. Rebecca B. Boleware
TURNAGE, BENNETT AND JO, Water Valley, MS
Dr. and Mrs. Joe D. Pegram
VICKERY, ADAM, Carbon Hill, AL
Mr. Joey Clingan
WALTON, ANNA, Aurora, CO
Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Walton Jr.
WASHINGTON, PENNY, Birmingham, AL
Rev. James A. Breland
See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.— Colossians 2:8
Staff members were honored for full-time, continuous service during President's Chapel in May.
5 Years of Service
Polly Levert
Hunter McKnight
Cindy Thompson
Mike Thompson
10 Years of Service
Jason Purvis
15 Years of Service
Carrie Browning
David Jones
Randy Martin
Joy Martin
Rusty McKnight
20 Years of Service
Scott Barlow
Lance Ragsdale
30 Years of Service
Lisa Henning
35 Years of Service
Kim Hosket
Have you ever tried to focus the lens of an old 35-millimeter camera? Those tools are almost obsolete today because of digital cameras and smart phone camera technology that focuses the world for you.
In the world of ideas, morality, and values, life can feel like an old camera. If you don’t know how to focus the lens, all you see are fuzzy images. Young people are bombarded with thousands of messages competing for their time and energy. “Be what you feel” or “dress however you want!” Living life can feel like walking through a murky, muddy swamp as they experience adolescence, find their unique purpose, and maintain relationships with the people that matter to them. It can leave a typical teenager feeling fuzzy about everything!
A “worldview” is simply the way we think about the world. Everyone has a worldview regardless if you think about it or not. It’s your set of core beliefs that define you as a person, and it shapes how you look at God, yourself, and the world using this lens.
French Camp Academy makes deliberate efforts to bring into focus all of life by helping young people develop a Christ-focused worldview. Teachers, house parents, and support staff engage in meaningful discussions to help young people grapple with Scripture and apply it to all of life. God has given us all we need to make sense out of this broken world. v
Mrs. Janet Bonds
Mr. David Blankenhorn
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ramsay Angle
BOWERS, JAMES R., Byram, MS
Mrs. Mary Payne Hairald
BOYD, JR., JAMES A., Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Andrew Bain
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Nelson
BRANNING, SR., JACK R., Vicksburg, MS
Mr. and Mrs. David Hosemann
BRASWELL, DENTON GRAHAM, Meridian, MS
Mr. Wilhelmine Streater Damon
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Barham
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reed Hudson
The Terry Family
Mr. Wade Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis I. Conner
BRISCOE, DAISY A. HOGAN, Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Briscoe
BROWN, ROSEL SEIPP, Harlem, GA
Mr. Edward L. Brown
BULLEN, TOWNSEND, Wetumpka, AL
Mrs. Jill B. Fair
BUSH, NICHOLAS, Monroe, LA
Mrs. Gloria Bush
BUSH, ROY W., Marion, LA
Mrs. Gloria Bush
BUSH, SR., NEAL EDWARD, Vancleave, MS
Mr. Ben L. Sanford
CAMPBELL, RUDOLPH A.
Rudy Campbell Family
CANNON, CAROL, French Camp, MS
Rev. and Mrs. Charles S. Carroll
Mr. Brock Angle
CANNON, PEGGY, Lindon, AL
Mr. and Mrs. David Herrington
CAWOOD, CLAYTON POWELL, Big Stone Gap, VA
Mrs. Martha W. Hogue
CHATHAM, JR., GERALD, Hernando, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
COCKRELL, JAMES WINFORD, Indianola, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
COGGINS, HUBERT AND SADIE
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record
COLLIER, ARLENE, Louisville, MS
Mrs. Ann Porter Miller
COMBS, HONEY, Shuqualak, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Dugan
COURTNEY, MARY KATHERINE WILLIAMS, Pearl, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Orr
Salem Independent Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Henning
CROWDER, DALE
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Dewey
DAVIS, ALICE
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fulton
DAVIS, MARJORIE MCNAMARA, Starkville, MS
Mrs. Peggy B. Cannada
DEES, DIANE, Eight Mile, AL
Mrs. Irene Morgan
DIECKMAN, MARY ANN, Brandon, MS
Mrs. Barbara W. Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Mabry W. Linn
DONALD, DAN AND LAURA
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
DONALD, WALTER B. AND ELIZABETH K.
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
DUNLAP, DON
Mrs. Goree’ D. Robins
EDELBLUTE, JIM, Starkville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Carr
EDWARDS, NANCY, Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Sheridan
Mrs. Myrtle Blackwell
ELLIOTT, CHARLENE, Brookhaven, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Caraway
ELLIS, III, MILTON H., Brentwood, TN
Mr. Thomas E. Linn
ELMORE, RODNEY, Indianola, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
FALLIS, ARTHUR AND CATHERINE
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Brown
FAULK, WARD, Gulfport, MS
Ms. Nancy W. Riley
FONDREN, TRACY, Guntown, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Stiles
FOSTER, JOYCE, Poplarville, MS
Mr. Leo Foster
FRANKEL, JOYCE, Greenville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. John Terry Gibbs
GAILLARD, JIMMY, Ripley, MS
Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Holland
GATLIN, BARBARA BUSH, Madison, MS
Ms. Amanda Peveto Davis
GINN, MORRIS AND OPAL
Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley
Ms. Libby Johnson
GOODWIN, ROBERT C., Valparaiso, IN
Mrs. Roberta C. Breyfogle
GORDON, WAYNE, Louisville, MS
Dixie Wholesale Waterworks, Inc
GREER, WILLIAM LANCE, Oxford, MS
Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan II
HAYES, ANDREA
Mrs. Janet Bonds
HIX, EARNESTINE, Oxford, MS
Mrs. Rachel C. Martin
HORN, KARL AND RUTH, Moss Point, MS
Mr. and Mrs. H. Charles Weiss
HORNE, VIRGINIA, Ridgeland, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bond
JENKINS, JOAN, Vestavia, AL
Mr. Harrell Lee Jenkins
JENKINS, SWEP
Mrs. Kristine E. Owen
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins JONES, LEONE BREWER, Florence, AL
Mrs. Jan Jones Shultz
KARSTENS, LENA MAE, Madison, MS
Dr. and Mrs. Allen E. Karstens
KEA, DORIS
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kea
KEENUM, CONNIE MCMILLIN
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Owen
KENT, AMY PAYNE
Mrs. Mary Payne Hairald
KENT, WAYNE, Houston, TX
Mrs. Jill B. Fair
KEYES, HAROLD, Meridian, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Allen KIMBALL, MARGARET ADAMS
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Austin Simmons Jr. KIMBROUGH, III, JOHN M., Madison, MS
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
KIMBROUGH, JOHN AND BLANCHE
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
KUSNIERZ, TERRY, Elberta, AL
Ms. Sarah H. Ellison
LINER, HARRY AND KITTY, West Monroe, LA
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Allen
LONG, BILL
Mr. Robert Mike Gallarno
LONG, HUGH BURTON, Holly Springs, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Inmon
LYELL, LOUIS JAMES
Mr. James W. Garner and Joey
Dr. and Mrs. James E. Long
Mrs. Mary M. Yerger
MAGEE, CLIFTON LAMAR
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
MAGGIO, JOHN, Indianola, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
MANN, DOROTHY DOTY, Jackson, MS
Mr. Billie Glen Ellis Family MCCLUSKY, TERRY, Ripley, MS
Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Holland MCINTOSH, ARCOLA, Leakesville, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Cauthen
MILLER, LOUELLA, Weir, MS
Mrs. Virginia Lee McNutt MITCHELL, SR., HAROLD
Mrs. Marie G. Beckham
MORTON, JOSEPH MOODY
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut
MURDOCK, JR., WILLIAM H., Gulfport, MS
Mr. Harry P. Hewes
MURPHY, RUSS, Carthage, MS
Ms. Donna M. Myers
NATIONS, DANIEL KENT, Sontag, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kent Nations
NEAL, LAMAR B.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Thigpen
NOBLIN, CAMELIA
Dr. and Mrs. Buford O. Gilbert Jr.
NORTON, ROBERT
Lina’s Interiors, Inc.
NUNAN, T. RUSSELL, Decatur, GA
Mrs. Virginia Johnson
O’CONNELL, CAROLYN WHITE, Gulf Breeze, FL
Rev. and Mrs. Bill Barrett
PADGETT, ELIZABETH KIMBROUGH, Lexington, MS
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
PAGE, BOBBY
Mr. and Mrs. James Barry Newell
PARKER, LLOYD THOMAS, Brandon, MS
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Crocker
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byrd
PEELER, BARBARA S., Conyers, GA
Mr. William R. Buckley Sr.
PERRY, JULIA G., Jackson, MS
Ms. Edith L. Perry
PERRY, SR., GEORGE C., Sarasota, FL
Ms. Edith L. Perry
PERSON, JANE, Port Gibson, MS
Mr. J. Andrew Long
PHILLIPS, SMOKEY AND JERI
Mrs. Doreen Phillips
PITTMAN, BARBARA SCHOONOVER, Madison, MS
Mrs. Martha W. Hogue
POOR, ANGEL, Hazlehurst, MS
Mr. J. Thomas Littlejohn
RAMAGE, DYLAN, Pontotoc, MS
Ms. Sue S. Nowell
RECORD, BILL AND EDNA
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record
REED, JOHNNY B., Inverness, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
Mrs. Carolyn T. Garrard
RICE, ALICE FAY
Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Sheffield
ROGERS, KHRISTI LYN LONG, Holly Springs, MS
Mr. Ralph Rogers
ROGERS, NANCY MCLEAD, Oxford, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith
SCHULTZ, BARBARA, Jackson, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Duke Garraway
SIMMONS, BOB
Ms. Sandra U. Hardin
SIMPKINS, AUDEN JUBILEE, Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Dykes
SKELTON, JOHN CARL, Indianola, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins
SMITH, DON
Dixie Wholesale Waterworks, Inc
SOUTER, MICHAEL K., Clinton, LA
Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Jerome Wall III
SPLAWN, DALTON, Hoover, AL
Mrs. Janet Bonds SPRAYBERRY, FRANK, Jackson, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Blaine STOKES, SYDNEE, Louisville, MS
Mrs. Julie Cunningham
TAYLOR, CHANCE, Hernando, MS
Mr. Don E. Porter
THOMAS, JIM, Monroe, LA
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Allen
TRAVIS, III, JOHN A., Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt
TRAVIS, YVONNE BERRYHILL
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
TURNER, HUGH ELLA, Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt
TYLER, HENRY B., Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamar Maxwell Jr.
TYLER, HENRY, Madison, MS
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Guillot Jr.
VERUCCHI, JR, RAPHAEL T., Madison, MS
Mrs. Jaunita R. Verucchi
VOLLSTEDT, ELIZABETH
Mrs. Lynn Williams Adkisson
WATSON, MR. AND MRS. J. DUDLEY
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Fox Jr.
WELCH, PAUL
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fulton
WHETSTONE, III, JOHN THOMAS, Chesapeake, VA
Mrs. Deborah M. Kimbrough
WHITWER, WILLIAM N., Madison, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mitchell
WILLIAMS, RUTH ANN ORR, Raymond, MS
Ms. Julie Lampley
WILLIAMSON, MIKE CONNER, Kosciusko, MS
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Andrew Bain
WITHERS, PAULINE ADAMS
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Austin Simmons Jr.
YATES, BONNIE SUE HOLT, Conroe, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Yates
The Midsouth Star Gaze and Astronomy Conference was one of the best this year with great weather most of the week and outstanding presentations by our guest speakers. An exciting conference was enjoyed with lots of fellowship, sightseeing, telescope observing, and imaging. Fascinating presentations were given by professional astronomers and others such as galaxy researcher, Dr. William Keel from the University of Alabama, Astro photographer and retired “Hurricane Hunter” Jon Talbot, NASA recognized retired teacherlecturer-Astro photographer and Association of Lunar and Planetary observers (A.L.P.O.) Lunar Recorder, Dave Teske!
We had a couple of exciting bonuses during the conference including an outstanding presentation by Jim Tucker, one of the primary design engineers and builders of the James Webb Space Telescope! The other was a live remote-control observing session of the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA) telescope all the way down in Cerro Tololo, Chile, South America by Dr. William Keel. He facilitated live direct imaging with this powerful telescope from the office-classroom here at Rainwater Observatory. This may be a first for this facility! v
If you know of a family with a child or teenager that may need the residential and academic services of French Camp Academy, please refer them to www.frenchcamp.org/referral. You can also watch two of our latest videos featuring current FCA residential students by scanning the QR code to the left with your smart phone.
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Big plans were made on Saturday, May 6 at Alumni Day. Outgoing President, Sherry Kirby, Class of 1988, handed the gavel to Lynn Downing, Class of 1960. Lynn served as Vice President of the Alumni Associations for 2 years before accepting the call to serve as President.
Other Officers elected for leadership roles were:
President – Lynn Downing 1960
Publicity – Kori Latham 2008
Vice President – Ritha Overton Moore 1969 Project – Kayla Ridell Griffin 2004
Treasurer – Shawna Leonard Grice 1996
Secretary – Annie Roberts Gundy 1999
Program – Chastity Herod Whittington 1999
Membership – Lisa Edwards Henning 1987
A fundraising project was launched at Alumni Day that has roused the curiosity and excitement of many. A $150,000 goal has been set by the Alumni Association to benefit the girls’ softball program. The plans include new dugouts, field re-positioning, new fence, grand stands, restrooms, and other important improvements to make the player and audience experience too-notch. If you are interested in learning more or participating in the campaign, please contact one of the Softball Project Committee members below or call 662-547-6482 to talk with Lance Ragsdale.
Lynn Downing, FCA Alumni President (1960)
$150,000
Alumni Welcome the Newest Members with a Breakfast Honoring the Graduating Class of 2023
Kayla Riddell Griffin, Committee Chair (2004) Laura Collier Chesser (1997)
Annie Roberts Gundy (1999)
Sherry Prewitt Kirby (1988)
Brittany Henson Henderson (2004)
Alumni Day was filled with opportunities to catch up with friends and former school mates. The Alumni Museum was open for perusing. Updates on current school happenings were enjoyed.
Make plans to attend the next Alumni Day—May 4, 2024!
During Alumni Day, these former Alumni were recognized for their excellence and continued contributions to French Camp Academy.
Faith Lawson, Class of 2018, was chosen as the 2023 Young Alumna of the Year.
Alex Lawson, Class of 1972, and Bruce Hosket, Class of 1980, were selected as the 2023 Alumni of the Year. Presenting the awards is Sherry Kirby, Past President of the French Camp Academy Alumni Association.
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Make plans to gather with other Alumni during Harvest Festival, October 14 and then again next Alumni Day on May 4, 2024. We hope to see you here in French Camp!
French Camp Academy has been known for producing delicious bread since the days of Sam Patterson when he became FCA President in 1950. Back in those days, “Mr. Pat” would ask the Dining Hall Staff to produce loaves of bread that he gave away to FCA donors. Through the years this idea multiplied! FCA gives away and sells thousands of loaves of bread every year.
The FCA Bakery has been at its present location at the FCA Welcome Center on Main Street since 1998. The existing table that is used for kneading and shaping the dough was put into use at that same time. “This bread table has seen a lot of dough in its time, but through wear and tear and well over 500,000 loaves of bread, the table has suffered a fatal crack and was in desperate need of replacement,” says Kevin O’Brien, FCA Bread Baker. The new bakery bread table arrived a few weeks ago and now it’s time to retire the old table with honor.
The retired bread table will be cut into cutting boards (approximately 12”x17”) that will be embossed with a commemorative logo to recognize its many years of service. A limited edition of these cutting boards will be auctioned at Harvest Festival in French Camp on October 14, 2023.
Kevin O’Brien was recently featured on Walt Grayson’s Mississippi Roads on PBS (Scan the QR code to the right to see feature). He has been baking FCA bread since 2011, producing over 167,000 loaves. In addition to the FCA white bread, he also makes sorghum wheat bread, six types of sourdough bread, two kinds of whole grain bread, cinnamon rolls, cinnamon raisin bread, three savory sauces that are featured in the FCA Council House Restaurant, creole seasoning, six flavors of cookies including our newest flavor—What’s Up Butter Cup? and finally, five flavors of locally produced jam. You may purchase these items on loacation at the Welcome Center bakery on Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. What a wonderful reason to plan a trip to French Camp and tour the area while you are here!
Mrs. Annie Carter was the Chief Baker for 25 years (19862011) perfecting the homemade white bread recipe that FCA is famously known for. She, along with Mrs. Louella Miller produced over 234,000 loaves of
bread on the table that is being retired. Prior to 1998, these two ladies and others on Mrs. Ruby Stevens’ dining hall staff, baked the bread in the dining hall. No one knows how many loaves of delicious white bread were baked over the years! Needless to say, countless loaves found their way into the hands of friends of French Camp who help support and build the mission with young people we enjoy today.
So, remember to save the date—October 14, 2023! You will have the opportunity at Harvest Festival to bid on one of these special cutting boards! We look forward to seeing you there! v
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.— 1 John 4:1
