French Camp Today Summer 2024

From the Inside Out

By Sheila Stone

“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

French Camp is a training ground; every aspect is a part of an intricate jigsaw puzzle that, in pieces, can be quite incomprehensible, but put together, form the whole. It is the whole child that is considered here. Each piece is added with care and with prayer and as the pieces fit together for the individual, they coalesce, making a larger picture, one on a bigger scale. Each child is carefully prepared for whatever will meet him outside these sheltered grounds. His/her life will become an echo that will trace its origins back to French Camp as it bounces over the hills and across the valleys of life again and again.

Each period of every day, from rising at 6:30 am to bedtime at 9:30 pm, is bent toward training warriors against the world and ombudsmen (representatives) for Christ. The stuff of life, which each one of us struggles in the various seasons of life, is addressed and confronted on a daily basis in the homes as well as the classrooms.

As I sat at a dinner table of ten girls, ages 7-18, they were like many others I personally have taught. This group was a mini United Nations—black, white, even yellow—but a group sharing a meal with a stranger. At first, that’s what I was—a stranger who had invaded their home and was eating at their table. The resident dog, beggar that she was, broke the ice. As the girls began to view me as human, a young seventh grader came and flung her arms around me in an unexpected gesture of love. That’s exactly what each child here needs and that’s exactly what French Camp strives to do. Whether it be in the classroom, on the playing field or in the homes, lessons are presented with love. Christ taught us to love Him because He first loved us. When we do, we are teaching our students to count all things joy. In this way each child at French Camp will come to know that he/she is bound in the swaddling clothes of eternal love.

Too soon the meal was over, and each went to some other activity. They learn a work ethic in home life which is necessary for every phase of daily life. Two were on cleanup; two had prepared the meal; the others were free to play in the remaining daylight hours. Two were practicing softball pitches in the yard; one was practicing for cheerleader tryouts; and the house parents had settled on the sofa in the living room to give me a glimpse of the rest of “their” girls’ day. It was an ordinary family night with the dog coming in and out looking for an easy handout. Some of these girls have come from situations far removed from such normalcy. Here they find life is not only normal in the home, but in every part of daily living. At lunch today, a senior who had become accustomed to the normalcy at French Camp for three years, told me of her plans for the future. This year she’s finishing her academic career with botany, trigonometry, English, and choral music. This may be her favorite because the choral director has taught her to read the notes. In a manner of speaking, she has learned a second language. She plans to study to teach elementary school age and her years at French Camp have already laid the most important foundation.

Each day French Camp is prayed over and played out with care. Each student comes to us wrapped as a gift from God. They become those echoes that trace their origins back to French Camp as they bounce again and again over the hills and valleys of future lives. These echoes will always remind them of this special place where Christ was made known and made real to them. I was reminded of this as I ate a delicious breakfast at the French Camp Bed and Breakfast Inn with two ladies who had become friends at French Camp 52 years ago. They still hear those echoes! v

President's Perspective Greater Things

On Saturday, May 4, French Camp Academy recognized 6 staff for their 30 plus years of service. It was a beautiful day and we were pleased with a great turn out of family and friends to “give honor to whom honor is due.”

For two of these recipients, their dedication far surpassed the initial requirement of 30 years. John Robert Cockrell started in 1960 with Margie Newman not far behind in 1963! To put some perspective on this incredible dedication, the price of bread in 1960 was 16¢, milk 31¢, and the average light bill was under $15. John F. Kennedy was elected president and later assassinated in 1963. Chubby Checker performed his first dance and called it “the twist,” the Beetles had their first public performance, Elvis Presley was promoted to Seargent in the Army, Hawaii was added to the flag as the 50th state, and Ted Williams retired after hitting his 521st home run for the Boston Red Sox.

Here, at French Camp, there was no football team, no promise of a paycheck, with the fields full of peas, corn, and hay. There were cows to be milked, chickens to be fed, and hogs to be slopped. There were also lots of children and staff to be fed. These were hard times but good times for trusting the Lord and His faithfulness.

In 1961, after completing his eleventh year of restoring and building back, the beloved President Sam Patterson would suffer a heart attack, but thankfully, after a respite of recovery, resumed his work at French Camp Academy until taking the helm of the Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) he founded in 1966.

These dear ones who served so faithfully for so long carried in their hearts the “greater things.” Jesus, in speaking to His closest friends before His death, said this—Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do

the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. How could anyone do greater things than Jesus you might ask? Jesus was telling them that when He departs from this world He would send a helper—the Holy Spirit. No longer would His people walk in darkness, but they would be guided from the inside by the Spirit of God Himself! It is by this indwelling work of God in His servants that they would be able to do even greater things because God was making Himself known not only through the one, but now through the many.

As we celebrate these servants’ large investments, I pray it will inspire you as it did me to reflect on my life’s call. Are we investing in the “greater things” that change eternity? Do we really believe God can use us in changing the course of a life? Am I asking the Lord daily to show me what He wants me to be doing? If we believe God at His word and trust Jesus for our eternal security, why wouldn’t we trust Him in the smaller day to day opportunities that come our way? May we all be found resting in the complete and finished work of Christ for our salvation and be diligent in the work that we have yet to do in building His Kingdom.

If you’re looking for a verse—this is the one that was on the framed picture.

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” —Mark 9:35

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sharkey Burke Brandon Scott Castleman Ocean Springs

Vivian Farris Oxford Glenn Galey Hattiesburg

Toxey Hall III Canton

G. Carey Hauenstein Laurel Lee Lampton, Vice Chair Jackson

Chuck McBride Madison

Brooks Mosley, Secretary Jackson

Tommy Peaster Flora Hugh Potts, Jr., Chair Oxford

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.

F. Stewart Edwards, Jr.

Circle of Honor from left to right: Glen Barlow (also honoring Debbie Barlow), Carolyn Akers (honoring Russ Akers), John Robert Cockrell, Margie Newman and Bruce Hosket. The total number of years of service for these faithful servants is 268!

Winter Bassett

Winter attended FCA for three and a half years as a residential student in Cook Home. She is the niece of Chad and Carla Bassett of Laurel, MS. After high school she plans to attend Delta State University and major in elementary education.The staff members that influenced her the most are Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Akers, and Ms. Bentley. They all taught her many life lessons.

Caitlynn Bingham

Caitlynn attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Ricky and Lesa Bingham of Kilmichael, MS. After high school Caitlynn plans to attend Holmes Community College to pursue a degree in nursing. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Chesser because she always encouraged her to do her best.

Dylan Black

Dylan attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Daryle and Jennifer Black of French Camp, MS. After high school he plans to attend trade school to become a diesel mechanic. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mr. Chesteen because he made learning fun.

*Eden Box

Eden attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tracie Box of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University. The staff member that influenced her the most is Ms. Faith Lawson because she was always there for her.

*Emalee Browning

Emalee attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Greg and Carrie Browning from French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Impact 360’s gap year program and then enroll in Mississippi College with a major in marketing communications. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Ragsdale.

James Cantey

James attended FCA for five years as a residential student in Taylor Home. He is the son of David and Jeanna Cantey of Collierville, TN. After high school he plans to take a gap year and figure out what he wants to do with his life. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mr. Martin because he taught him how to be a man of responsibility.

Allie Chesser

Allie attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Todd and Laura Chesser of Mathiston, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University to major in Early Elementary Education. The staff members who influenced her the most are Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Chesser, and Miss Serio because they showed her how to be a Proverbs 31 woman.

B.J. Chesteen

B.J. attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Billy and Lee Anne Chesteen of French Camp, MS. After high school, he plans to attend Itawamba Community College. The staff member who influenced him the most is his mom, Mrs. Chesteen.

Reese Churchill

Reese attended FCA for two years as a day student. He is the son of Kevin and Alison Churchill of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. After high school he plans to attend Mississippi State University and pursue a career in finance. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mr. Throgmorton because he showed him how to work hard in whatever he does.

Patrick Collins

Patrick attended FCA for four years as a residential student in Barrett Home. He is the son of Chekith and Patrick Collins of Grenada, MS. After high school he plans to get his degree in landscaping. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mr. Larry Mincher because he was always

there to talk and encouraged him to stay true in his faith.

*Lily Courtney

Lily attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Paul and Heather Courtney of Ackerman, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in pre-pharmacy. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mr. Chesteen because he made learning history fun.

Ellie Develin

Ellie attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of Justin and Gina Develin of Kosciusko, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University to major in marketing. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mr. Chesteen because he taught her so much and made history fun.

Noah Dew

Noah attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Benjamin and Tara Dew of Kosciusko, MS. After high school he plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in Biomedical Engineering. The staff member who influenced him the most is Coach Wright. He coached him to be the best athlete while helping him grow in his walk with Christ.

Martha Ferguson

Martha attended FCA for three years as a day student. She is the daughter of Chet and Sherri Ferguson of Zaima, MS. After high school she plans to attend Hinds Community College for two years then finish her degree in Biochemistry at Mississippi State University. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Martin because her class helped her come to know God.

*Averie Gundy

Averie attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Paul and Annie Gundy of French Camp, MS. After

high school she plans to attend Union University to pursue a career in dentistry. The staff member who influenced her the most is Coach Watkins. He impacted not only her running but her growth as a student.

Silas Hodge

Silas attended FCA for six years as a residential student in Day Home and as a day student. He is the son of Adam and Jill Hodge of Cleveland, TN. After high school he plans to pursue ministry. The staff members who influenced him the most are Mr. and Mrs. Hosket. They helped model and shape him into the man he is today.

Sarah Lane

Sarah has attended FCA for three and a half years as a day student. She is the daughter of Steve and Donna Lane of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Holmes Community College and study to become an ultrasound technician. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Martin because she was a constant encourager.

*Julia Littlejohn

Julia attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Mark and Sara Littlejohn of French Camp, MS. After high school she is uncertain what she wants to pursue but is trusting the Lord with whatever He has planned. The staff members who influenced her the most are Coach and Mrs. Chesser because they loved her on and off the sports field since 7th grade.

Stokes Loden

Stokes attended FCA for five years as a day student. He is the son of Will and Leslee Loden of Kosciusko, MS. After high school he plans to attend community college and major in psychology. The staff member who influenced him the most is Ms. Johnson because she always pushed him to do his best.

*Allie McCoy

Allie attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Michael

Winter Bassett

B.J. Chesteen

Caitlynn Bingham

Reese Churchill

Dylan Black

Patrick Collins Eden Box

Lily Courtney

Emalee Browning

Ellie Develin

James Cantey

Noah Dew

Allie Chesser

Martha Ferguson

and Christi McCoy from French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in music. The staff member who influenced her the most is Ms. Bentley, because she was always shining brightly for Jesus on good and bad days.

*Boston McCrory

Boston attended FCA for four years as a day student. She is the daughter of Bryant and Monica McCrory from Kosciusko, MS. After high school she plans to attend college and major in mathematics. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Becky Lawson because she is a constant encourager and listener.

John Moore

John attended FCA for six years as both a residential and day student. He is the son of John and Becky Moore from French Camp, MS. After high school he plans to attend Holmes and become a game warden. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mr. Arrowood because he showed him how to live a good life.

Brianna Page

Brianna attended FCA for six years as a residential student in Griffin Home. She is the daughter of Andrew and Stella Page of Tylertown, MS. After high school she plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and earn a degree in criminal justice. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Cox because she was there throughout all her time at FCA. Her shining light and love of Jesus was constant and consistent.

Conner Privitt

Conner attended FCA for three years as a day student. He is the son of Tim and Leslie Privitt of Winona, MS. After high school he plans to attend Mississippi College. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mrs. Chesser because she acted like his mom.

Casen Shurden

Casen attended FCA for five years as a day student. He is the son of Curt and Taryn Shurden of Mathiston, MS. After high school he plans to go to a community college and get his welding certificate. The staff member who influenced him the most is Coach Wright because he built his character and made him disciplined.

Savannah Staszefski

Savannah attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of John and Cindy Staszefski of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Holmes, then transfer to Mississippi State University and major in elementary education. The staff member who influenced her the most is her dad, an FCA teacher. He is always a “listening ear” to anyone who needs it and he puts God first in every situation.

*Avery Summers

Avery attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Lonny and Karla Summers of Kosciusko, MS. After high school he plans to study pre-med and go on to medical school for anesthesiology. The staff member who influenced him the most is Coach Wright because he instilled certain values into his life while playing sports and

pushed him to be the best he could be on and off the field.

Mikayla Tew

Mikayla attended FCA for five years as a day student. She is the daughter of Ronald and Tammy Tew of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Holmes, then transfer to Mississippi State University and major in archaeology. The staff members who influenced her the most are Mr. Chesteen and Mrs. Roberts.

*Chloe Tharp

Chloe has attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Jeff and Rachel Tharp of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Holmes Community College, then transfer to Mississippi State University to get a degree in elementary education. The staff member who influenced her the most is Coach Rhodes because he always went out of his way to talk to her and invest in her life.

Emma Claire Thomas

Emma Claire attended FCA for six years as a day student. She is the daughter of Patrick and Jennifer Thomas of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Mississippi State University. The staff member who influenced her the most is Coach Rhodes because he never failed to make her smile and is such a Godly example.

Audrey Ugas

Audrey has attended FCA for three years as a residential student in Cook Home. She is the daughter of Brent and Tammy Harrel of Biloxi, MS. After high school she plans to

Train

up a child

in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

— Proverbs 22:6

attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to major in healthcare marketing with a minor in interior design. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. O’Brien because she encouraged her to never give up on school.

Maggie Ulerich

Maggie attended FCA for six years as a staff student. She is the daughter of Stephen and Erin Ulerich of French Camp, MS. After high school she plans to attend Blue Mountain Christian University and major in counseling and psychology. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Donald because she always pointed her to God and showed her what true faith looks like.

Kendall Williamson

Kendall has attended FCA for six years as a day student. He is the son of Mark and Tracy Williamson of Kosciusko, MS. After high school he plans to attend trade school and get certified as a diesel mechanic. The staff member who influenced him the most is Mrs. Gundy because she always pushed him to be his best.

Lacey Wilson-Ross

Lacey has attended FCA for two years as a residential student in Cook Home. She is the daughter of Doug and Susan Ross of Memphis, TN. After high school she plans to attend East MS Community College then transfer to Mississippi State University. The staff member who influenced her the most is Mrs. Gundy because she always brightened her day and showed her what true joy is like.

*Honor Graduates

Averie Gundy Silas Hodge Sarah Lane Julia Littlejohn

Stokes Loden Allie McCoy Boston McCrory

John Moore Brianna Page Conner Privitt Casen Shurden Savannah Staszefski Avery Summers Mikayla Tew

Chloe Tharp Emma Claire Thomas Audrey Ugas Maggie Ulerich

Kendall Williamson Lacey Wilson-Ross

Teaching from a Christian Perspective

When asked how he integrates a Christian world and life view in his math class, Mr. Joe Watkins, math teacher and cross country/track & field coach said this:

“During my 15 years of teaching math here at FCA, I have seen more and more how math shows man’s sin nature and God’s consistency and faithfulness.

As a fallen people, when we are at our BEST, we might try to do what the people of ancient

Israel did as recorded in Judges, when they did what was right in their own eyes. However, Romans 3:10 reminds us, there is no one righteous, not even one.

The first thing that everyone should learn in math class is that our natural tendency is wrong, even when we intend to do right. If we were capable of doing right all the time, then NO ONE would need to take math, because they wouldn’t err. They would do right.  In fact, even after being shown what is right, it is still our natural tendency to follow our misconceptions, even when we mean to do right. Many wellintentioned students can still fail.  This continues to reaffirm that we should lean not on our own understanding.

Just as God is, Math is irrefutably true.  2+5=7. This is true not some of the time, but every day, every time, and this example just scratches the surface. The deeper we dive into the intricacies of Alge-

School iS cool!

bra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus the more we find more consistency, more faithfulness, more ways that simple truths are shown to be true over and over. Similarly, when we dive into the Word of God, we see the same deep truths shown and reaffirmed to be true over and over.”

Pray that FCA teachers will continue to help young people grapple with the eternal truths mined from God’s Creation and His Holy Scriptures. We give God thanks and praise for all of our dedicated teachers and staff that continue to unfold the wonderful truths of God. v

Staff

Member Focus

Ahna and Chris Mooney have dedicated the past five years to nurturing young lives as houseparents at Cook Home. They are blessed with three children: Adaleigh, Araylee, and Cross. As alumni of FCA—Ahna in 2010 and Chris in 2008—they felt a deep calling to impact the lives of adolescents. Please keep their ministry to high school-aged girls in your prayers, as they generously impart their faith in Christ and life experiences. Way to go Ahna and Chris! v

Left: Chris and Ahna are pictured with their graduating seniors from Cook Home.

FcA Art club

Students interested in the creative side of life had opportunities this year to participate in the new FCA Art Club sponsored by Mrs. Joy Martin, Bible teacher and Taylor Home house parent. The goal of the Art Club is to showcase students’ God-given artistic abilities to foster vibrant visual culture at French Camp Academy.

Students enjoyed designing t-shirts, stickers, and hearing an interior design student from Mississippi State University talk about their program. They even “Elf-bombed” Ms. JoAnn’s high school office at Christmas with paper snowflakes and lights! v

Junior Senior 2024 Banquet

Congratulations to our FCA SINGERS and accompanist Allie McCoy who received superior scores in sight-reading and performance recently at the Choral Art Festival!

Congratulations to the 2024 Hall of Fame! From left to right: Allie McCoy, Eden Box, Avery Summers, Silas Hodge, Emalee Browning, Boston McCrory and Averie Gundy

Boy Scouts Troop 109

Learning to Serve

These two seniors are really going places! Congratulations to Ms. and Mr. FCA: Averie Gundy and Silas Hodge.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The local Scout Troop rolled up their sleeves in April to help clean-up and spruce up Rainwater Observatory just in time for MidSouth Star Gaze, an annual event hosted by Rainwater Observatory for amateur astronomers and astro-photographers. Camping sites were reorganized and they cleaned up debris from wind and storms. Many thanks to Boy Scout Troop 109!  v

Check out this spectacular shot of the aurora taken by John Miele from Birmingham, Alabama here at Rainwater Observatory during the Star Gaze with our domes in the foreground! What an absolutely glorious sight to behold!  v

This photo was taken by Jon Talbot at Rainwater Observatory during the Star Gaze!

2024 GraduatesCongratulations

Averie Gundy has been named STAR Student for the 2023-2024 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. Hunter McKnight was designated as STAR Teacher.

Liv Gundy, FCA Junior, won 1st Alternate and Overall Scholastic Award at the Distinguished Women of Choctaw County competition in March. Way to go, Liv!

On February 21-23, Liv Gundy, Class of 2025, represented French Camp Academy and Choctaw County as a 4-County Electric Cooperative Youth Leadership Delegate at the ECM Cooperative Youth Workshop in Jackson. Winning third place to achieve this honor, Liv was one of 17 candidates who submitted essays and participated in interviews. Liv heads to Washington, DC in June for the National Rural Electric Cooperation workshop.

These FCA staff members were recently honored in chapel for their full-time continuous service in five year increments.

FCA Honor Graduates, from left to right: Avery Summers, Emalee Browning, Allie McCoy, Julia Littlejohn, Lily Courtney, Boston McCrory, Averie Gundy, and Eden Box.

Boston McCrory, Valedictorian and Averie Gundy, Salutatorian

Graduation Photos courtesy of Michaela Parker

For the 4th year in a row, the FCA Girls Track team has won the State Championship! Congratulations!

Congratulations to Brennan McGlothin for winning his second straight Tennis State Championship. (Pictured left with Coach Larry Mincher).

An Education on the Field!

Spring athletics at French Camp Academy offer many opportunities for students to get involved. FCA competes against other schools in the MHSAA (Mississippi High School Activities Association). The spring sports we participate in are baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field.

FCA produces solid and competitive athletic teams. This spring each of our teams made it to post-season appearances. Our baseball and softball teams made it to the first round of the playoffs while tennis and track and field sent many individuals to the state finals. We attribute any successes in athletics to the goodness of the Lord as our student-athletes use their talents and hard work for His glory.  v

Sports—Opportunities to Learn

Here at French Camp Academy, athletics is a major part of the student experience. Coaches strive to not only teach and train our student-athletes in their respective sports but for something much greater—teaching and training them in the Truth. Our greatest desire is to share a living knowledge of our living God through sports. In addition, our athletic programs focus on integrity and accountability, work ethic, teamwork, resilience, and many other transferable life skills.

Scan the QR code to watch a video highlighting the FCA athletic program.

Learn About A ‘Life Income Gift’

You may be tired of living at the mercy of the fluctuating stock and real estate markets. If so, a Life Income Gift, otherwise known as a Charitable Gift Annuity, is a gift made to French Camp Academy that can provide you with a secure source of fixed payments for life.

Benefits of a Life Income Gift

• Receive fixed payments to you or another annuitant you designate for life.

• Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the charitable gift portion of the annuity.

• Benefit from payments that may be partially tax-free.

• Further the charitable work of French Camp Academy with your gift.

How a Life Income Gift works

• A Life Income Gift is a way to make a gift to support French Camp Academy.

• You transfer cash or property to French Camp Academy.

• In exchange, we contract with you to pay fixed payments to you for life. The payment can be quite high depending on your age, and a portion of each payment may even be tax-free.

• You will receive a charitable income tax deduction for the gift portion of the annuity.

• You also receive satisfaction knowing that you will be helping further our mission.

• If you decide to fund your Life Income Gift with cash, a significant portion of the annuity payment will be tax-free. You may also make a gift of appreciated securities to fund a Life Income Gift and avoid a portion of the capital gains tax. Please contact Lance Ragsdale at lragsdale@frenchcamp.org or call 662-547-6482 to explore the possibilities. v

A Family Legacy

Captain Daniel Braswell supports the mission of French Camp Academy because it changed the trajectory of his father’s life many years ago. Danny’s kind-hearted father was Rev. Buford Wallace Braswell, Jr.

When Wallace was a little boy, his father walked out on his family. French Camp Academy was a place where he was able to grow, continue his education, and learn how to be a godly man. He rubbed shoulders and sat under the preaching of Rev. Sam Patterson who was also President of French Camp Academy. After graduating in 1955, Wallace set out on a journey that led to many accomplishments. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps when he was only 17. He advanced from Private to Sergeant and completed flight school to become a Naval Aviator and commissioned officer.

While serving our country in uniform for over 22 years, Wallace earned his high school diploma as well as his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was combat wounded twice in Vietnam for which he was awarded two Purple Heart medals as well as a Bronze Star medal with Combat “V.” He and his wife have raised two children. He retired from the USMC as “Major.” Wallace, sensing a call into fulltime ministry, completed a seminary degree in Birmingham and served the church as Anglican priest.

When Captain Braswell looks back on his father’s life, he cannot help but feel inspired and a sense of loyalty to the One Fine Place who helped his father gain a foothold on a solid, faith-based foundation. v

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.— Proverbs 18:15

Honor Gifts

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.

January

ANGLE, ANN P., Como, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynn Taylor

BOWE, WELDON, Hoover, AL

Mr. and Mrs. Ashton R. Hardy

BRUTON, LEE AND GINGER, Oxford, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Joe Donald Pegram

CHASE, LINDA, Ridgeland, MS

Ms. Dianne Barnette

CHUCK BENTLEY FAMILY, French Camp, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson

CORLEY, NOVA, Hattiesburg, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris

HOLMAN, GEORGE AND FRANCES

Mr. and Mrs. James Stephenson

HOWELL, ANN ROSE, Laurel, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris

LITTLEJOHN, LARRY AND JERE’, French Camp, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Long

KEMP, SAM AND MARY DEE

Mrs. Jodi McNeese

PEARSON, LAHLETE

Mr. Gene Luster

SORENSEN, KEVIN, French Camp, MS

Mr. Doug McAllaster STOWERS, PHIL, Henderson, NV

Mrs. Candy Kyle WIMAN, REV. AND MRS. RICHARD, Belzoni, MS

Mr. Gene Luster

February

ADAMS, TONY

Ms. Ellen Wilson

ALLEN, RUTH, Gallatin, TN

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alexander

CHILDREN AT FRENCH CAMP

Mr. Charlie Holland

CHUCK BENTLEY FAMILY, French Camp, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson

ELLISON, SCOTTY, Ethel, MS

Mrs. Polly Allen

FLYNT, AIDEEN, Memphis, TN

Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt

HARTING, LISA KATHERINE, Flowood, MS

The Lackey Foundation

KITCHINGS, MR. AND MRS. TAYLOR, Ridgeland, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw

LAMPKIN, BOBBY, Vera, OK

Ms. Sharon E. Donovan

LAMPKIN, BRIAN, Vicksburg, MS

Ms. Sharon E. Donovan

OWENSBY, NOAH, Grenada, MS

Mr. Joey Clingan

PRICE, EARL AND MELINDA, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jenkins

ROBERTS, TERRY, French Camp, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Wright

SHAW, MR. AND MRS. JOHN D., Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw

SORENSEN, KEVIN, French Camp, MS

Mr. Doug McAllaster

TOWNSEND, ANN, Columbus, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde L. Stokes

WHEELER, MR. AND MRS. DOUG, Monroe, LA

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw

WILLIFORD, EDWARD, Brookhaven, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dixon

WILLOUGHBY, TRAVIS

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Catchings

March

ALLEN, POLLY, Ethel, MS

Mr. Michael Joseph Quayle

BOLER, JOE AND LYNELL, Birmingham, AL

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgar Sentell

CAIN, GERRY ANNETTE BELL, Ridgeland, MS

Mrs. Polly Allen

CATCHINGS, MATTHEW, Savoy, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Catchings

CHILDREN AT FRENCH CAMP

Mrs. Virginia M. Sutton

Mr. Charlie Holland

CURTIS, BOBBYE, Long Beach, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Sinquefield

EDWARDS, JR., F. STEWART, French Camp, MS

Mrs. Goree’ D. Robins

EDWARDS, STEWART AND REBECCA, French Camp, MS

Mr. Samuel Clemons

FAIR, III, DAVIS L., Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald L. Holley

FLETCHER, WILLIE RAY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williamson

FLYNT, AIDEEN, Memphis, TN

Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flynt

GOTTEN, JR., NICHOLAS, Memphis, TN

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Gotten Jr.

HOWELL, FAYE, Oxford, MS

Ms. Gayle McGraw

Ms. Fran Fuller

Ms. Rossie McDougal

HUFF, MADELINE

Ananda Saytanar Foundation

KEY, PATRICIA, Cordova, AL

Mr. Joey Clingan

MILLER, BETTY, Brandon, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fulton

RAGSDALE, LANCE AND ANNE KATHERINE, French Camp, MS

Mr. Samuel Clemons

STEWART, HELEN, Dallas, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott Galyen

STRAHAN, ROSE, Cleveland, MS

Rev. James A. Breland

THOMAS, TONY, French Camp, MS

Mr. Michael Joseph Quayle

THOMPSON, MARIA, Louisville, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley

MeMorial Gifts

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January

ABLES, SHIRLEY

Mrs. Charlene E. Rone

ALLEN, BERT, Oxford, MS

Ms. Dorothy Allen

ASHFORD, ESTER JEAN, French Camp, MS

Mrs. Bonnie L. Black

ATKINSON, DYER, Houston, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Marty Warrington

BELK, DORIS ANN HOOD

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

BESWICK, BRUCE, French Camp, MS

Ms. Sybil Clark

Ms. Jamie W. Senyard

Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Blaine

Mrs. Regina Phillips

BIGGERS, JR., NEAL B.

Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Jr.

BREAZEALE, WILLIAM WESLEY, Kosciusko, MS

Mrs. Linda P. Parkerson

BROADFOOT, JR., WALTER MARION, Memphis, TN

Mr. William A. Watts

BROWN, ANDY, Flowood, MS

Dr. and Mrs. William Franklin Sneed

BROWN, HILLARY BROOKE ELLINGTON

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hardy

BROWN, ROSEL SEIPP, Harlem, GA

Mr. Edward L. Brown

BURCHFIELD, SERRA, Pinson, AL

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Catchings

BURKE, REDA S., Wiggins, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Hoover

BYERS, LEE AND LOU ELLA

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Byers

CAMPBELL, JOSEPH COOPER AND VIRGINIA, Madison, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Taylor

CANALE, WARREN STEPHEN, Memphis, TN

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

CANTRELL, JENNIE

Mrs. Ann Bryan Jameson

CHATHAM, JR., GERALD, Hernando, MS

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

CLAY, JR., NATHAN

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Phillips III

COGGINS, HUBERT AND SADIE

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record

COKER, KATHY ERICKSON, Yazoo City, MS

Mrs. Martha W. Hogue

COKER, MARGARET

Ms. Carol Jones Alexander

COOK, PATSY ANN, Jackson, MS

Mr. Cyril Boyce Cook

DIECKMAN, MARY ANN, Brandon, MS

Mrs. Martha Godfrey Vance

DRAPER, MAVIS REYNOLDS, Kosciusko, MS

Mrs. Mary C. Sexton

Mr. Rex H. Brunt

Ms. Katie Lovelace

Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Nelson

Judge and Mrs. John C. Love Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Fair

Mrs. Ygondine W. Sturdivant

Mr. and Mrs. Harris F. Powers Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Joe Donald Pegram

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paris

Mrs. Sara Burney Mize

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cascio

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald L. Holley

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Briscoe

EDEN, CHARLEY, Duck Hill, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spraberry

EDWARDS, JEFF, Duncan, MS

Mrs. Vera B. Mullins

ELLIOTT, JAMES ALLEN, Ridgeland, MS

Mrs. Barbara P. Nick

ELLISON, HOWARD CECIL, Ethel, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

FATHER OF SARAI STORMENT, Mexico

Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut

GARRETSON, BARBARA, Brandon, MS

Ms. Amanda Wigton

GARRETSON, BOBBYE HARRIS, Brandon, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Shumaker

GASTON, BEN, Indianola, MS

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Holley

GILBERT, III, JAMES AUSTIN

Ms. Charlene B. McGriff

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Don Roberts

Dr. and Mrs. Carey Johnston

GINN, MORRIS AND OPAL

Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley

Ms. Libby Johnson

GODFREY, LARRY LEROY, Clinton, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Mabry W. Linn

GOWAN, JR., WILLIAM A., Madison, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Johnson

GRAVES, PRENTISS, Ridgeland, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Voss

HARVEY, BARBARA, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

HERRING, DOUG AND MARION, Jacksonville, FL

Mrs. Marion Herring Stoute

HOLLAND, GARY, Gore Springs, MS

Mrs. Martha Godfrey Vance

HOLMES, ROMA JEAN WALDRON

Mrs. Margarita Stanford

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bond

HOOKER, LAMAR, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

HUBER, SARAH, Madison, MS

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mitchell

INMAN, SANDRA, Hazel Green, AL

Mr. Joey Clingan

JENKINS, SWEP

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

JOLLY, JOHN D., Russellville, AL

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

JOURDAN, MARGARET SULLIVANT, Oxford, MS

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

KEA, DORIS

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kea

KEMP, ERNIE, Branson West, MO

Ms. Jane Riggs

KIRKPATRICK, BOBBIE

Ellzey & Associates, P. A. Buddy Ellzey, Karen and Kelley

LOTT, SR., HARRY

Mr. Charlie Holland

LYELL, LOUIS JAMES, Jackson, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Auburn C. Lambeth

MARTIN, JOSEPH MOODY, Jackson, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Auburn C. Lambeth

MCDANIEL, RICKEY

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

MITCHELL, JR., HENRY RAYMOND AND FRANCES H., Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Mazurkiewicz

MOYER, NANCY JO

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jenkins

MUSE, JIMMY

Mrs. Margaret Clark

NATIONS, DANIEL KENT, Sontag, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kent Nations

NEAL, MARTHA JEAN GREEN, Philadelphia, MS

Mr. and Mrs. David Herrington

NEISWINGER, MIKE, Canton, MS

Mrs. Martha Godfrey Vance NOBLE, MARY BEVERLY, Flowood, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lotterhos

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Phillips III NORWOOD, GENE STANFORD, Greenwood, MS

Anonymous

NUNAN, T. RUSSELL, Decatur, GA

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Nunan

OAKES, JEANETTE

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bryant III

OSTNER, JR., MAX BROWN, Memphis, TN

Mr. William A. Watts

Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Willcoxon

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Whitlock

Mrs. Kay K. Kelsey

PAYNE, PRESTON

Mr. John P. Montgomery

PERRY, JR., GEORGE C., Jackson, MS

Ms. Edith L. Perry

PETERMANN, JR., JOHN, Jackson, MS

Ms. Luticia Johnson

PIERCE, CLARA FRANCES

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Broom

POWELL, JIMMY, Walthall, MS

Ms. Reta G. Washam

PROFILET, JR., WILLIAM, Grenada, MS

Ms. Elizabeth Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Earl V. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Ward S. Taylor

PURVIS, DAVID W., Meridian, MS

Mrs. Margaret Clark

QUAYLE, JANET E. LAUGHMILLER, Ridgeland, MS

Mr. Lee Livingston

Dr. and Mrs. Craig Flowers

Mrs. Polly Allen

Ms. Helen Elizabeth Cook

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Allen R. Yates

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Frey

Mr. and Mrs. Steve M. Edwards

Dr. and Mrs. Carey Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Sells Newman

Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Valentine

RAGUSA, BARBARA ANN WILLIAMS, Gainesville, FL

Dr. and Mrs. Homer A. Ooten

RAINEY, WILLIAM, Franklin, TN

Ms. Nancy W. Riley

RECORD, BILL AND EDNA

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record

REED, CLAUDICE TURNER

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bond

RIBELIN, NATHAN EDD, Forth Worth, TX

Mrs. Nancy Barton

ROBERTS, DOT

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paris

ROBERTSON, JR., JOHN W.

Mrs. Mildred Severance Stevenson

ROBINSON, CHARLIE

Mr. and Mrs. Odean Busby

ROBINSON, ROBERT LEWIS, Iuka, MS

Judge and Mrs. John C. Love Jr.

Mrs. Jo Ann Robinson Young

Mrs. Martha Godfrey Vance

ROGERS, KHRISTI LYN LONG, Holly Springs, MS

Mr. Ralph W. Rogers

ASKEW, ROMA LUCILLE

Patricia Wood

SHAMOON, JIMEL, Greenville, MS

Mrs. Barbara P. Nick

SHEPARD, SHIRLEY, Carthage, MS

Mr. and Mrs. David Herrington

SINGLETARY, MARTHA ANNE

Mrs. Linda P. Parkerson

STANFORD, BILLY WAYNE, Clinton, MS

Highland Colony Baptist Church

STANLEY, LENOIR W., Corinth, MS

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

STOCK, CHLOE, Greenville, MS

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dawkins Jr.

STORY, MARTHA GERALDINE HERRING

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Fair

SUDDUTH, CHAS

Mr. James T. Baxter III

SUDDUTH, GLADYS

Mr. James T. Baxter III

SUDDUTH, JR., CHARLES MAXWELL, Jackson, MS

Ms. Gina Tice

Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut

Mr. and Mrs. Steve M. Edwards

Mr. James T. Baxter III

SWAFFORD, B. J.

Mrs. Sam R. Simkins and Festus

TAYLOR, MARY ELLEN PALMER, Hoschton, GA

Mrs. Beth Stennis

Mrs. Margaret S. Womble

Mr. Walter H. Palmer

Ms. Marilyn M. McClendon

Mr. and Mrs. Cuyler A. Dunbar

TAYLOR, WARREN

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jeanes

THOMPSON, DEAN LATHAM, Mountain Lakes, NJ

Dr. and Mrs. Homer A. Ooten

THOMPSON, MARY

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bond

THOMPSON, SHERRY, Tupelo, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Henderson

THOMPSON, W. A. AND ANITA

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Thompson III

VANTREASE, SR., JAMES F.

Mrs. Irene M. Vantrease

WADDELL, LISA DART, Tallahassee, FL

Dr. and Mrs. Homer A. Ooten

WILLIAMS, RUTH ANN ORR, Raymond, MS

Ms. Julie Lampley

YANDELL, JULIA SHANNON, Madison, MS

Mrs. Deanna Wilbourn

Ms. Mary Melissa Lavender

Mrs. Ygondine W. Sturdivant

Mr. George Cunningham

Ms. Marian S. Alexander

YATES, BONNIE SUE HOLT, Conroe, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Yates

YATES, JACK B.

Ms. Sarah H. Ellison

February

ADAMS, TONY

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fluker

ADAMS, WILLIAM ANTHONY, Carrollton, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cascio

ALLEN, LARRY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williamson

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Warrington

ANDERSON, GRAYSON W., Houston, TX

Mrs. Speight W. Anderson

ATKINSON, MRS. ROXENE, Starkville, MS

Mrs. Ellen Drane Mauldin

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Barfield

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Box

Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Zitta

BAIN, DAVID, Kosciusko, MS

Ms. Edna Bell

BELL, JR., FRED ALLEN, Kosciusko, MS

Mrs. Virginia C. Steadman

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Manderson II

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jenkins

Mrs. Polly Allen

BLAKELY, GEORGE CURTIS

Mr. Jeffrey Mark Scobey

BRADY, DAN, Jackson, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Herrington

BRANDON, SR., WILLIAM DOUGLAS, Bryson City, NC

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hamrick

Mrs. Peggy Threadgill

Mr. and Mrs. Carl McAllister, Mac, Marilyn, Angie, Mike, Betsy and John

Ms. Nancy Chryst

BRASWELL, DOROTHY LAQUE STRAIN, Greenwood, MS

Itta City Presbyterian Church

Mr. and Mrs. Terry McKibbon

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk E. Lee and Mac

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Luckett

BROWN, ROSEL SEIPP, Harlem, GA

Mr. Edward L. Brown

BROWN, VELMA, Lucedale, MS

Ms. Annie Ruth Thigpen

BYERS, LEE LOGAN AND LOU ELLA

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Byers

BYRD, GLEN, Jackson, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Blaine

CAIN, CLAUDE SHELBY, Ridgeland, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John North

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Cook Jr.

Mr. Michael Armstrong

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hunter, Charlie and April

Mr. Charlie Cook

Ms. Carolyn Berry

CHANDLER, ROBERT MICHAEL, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jenkins

CHATHAM, JR., GERALD, Hernando, MS

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

CHESSER, MELANIE, Starkville, MS

Mr. William R. Buckley Sr. COKER, MARY KATHERINE ERICKSON, Yazoo City, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jep Barbour IV

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Swayze

COWSERT, DUKE

Salem Independent Methodist Church

DAVIS, GRIFFIN, Lexington, KY

Mr. and Mrs. William Gary Davis DAVIS, H. JERRY, Yazoo City, MS

Mrs. Joyce J. Long

DEAN, CHARLES, Leland, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Terry Gibbs

DEAN, JR., STANLEY, Hot Springs Village, AR

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reece

DRAPER, MAVIS REYNOLDS, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Manderson II

GARDNER, MARILYN DRAUGHN

Dr. and Mrs. Ben McCarty

GARRETSON, BOBBYE HARRIS, Brandon, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Holt

GINN, MORRIS AND OPAL

Ms. Libby Johnson

Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley

GOOCH, WILLIAM D.

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS

GOODWIN, ROBERT C., Valparaiso, IN

Mrs. Roberta C. Breyfogle

GRAFE, KAYE, Lucedale, MS

Ms. Annie Ruth Thigpen

GRAHAM, PATSY

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Savage III

GRAY, LETITIA, Thomastown, MS

Ms. Patricia Barr

GREEN, ELAINE, St. Louis, MO

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brooks

HARDY, BOBBY, Philadelphia, MS

Mrs. Helen Thomasson

HEARON, JR., T. ROSCOE, Hattiesburg, MS

Mrs. Anita T. Hearon

HENRY, BETTY, West Point, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James Merle Jent

HERRING, DOUG AND MARION, Jacksonville, FL

Mrs. Marion Herring Stoute

HODGES, CATHY, Algoma, MS

Mrs. Billie Jean Ford

HUBER, SARAH, Madison, MS

Mrs. Terry Burkley

IVEY, PAULA, Starkville, MS

Mr. Carl E. Ivey Jr.

JAY, JR., ELTON EDWARD, Brandon, MS

Mr. John J. Watson

JENKINS, SWEP

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

Mrs. Kristine E. Owen

JENNINGS, SAM, Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Herrington

JOHNSON, BETTIE HORRELL, Jackson, MS Mrs. Ruth Horrell Allen

JOHNSON, DAVID B. Ganier Planting Company

JOHNSON, JAMES W. Ganier Planting Company

JONES, JESSIE DEEN, Tchula, MS

Mrs. Nora Deen Link Maloy

JONES, WILLIAM EVERARDE, Tchula, MS

Mrs. Nora Deen Link Maloy

JOURDAN, MARGARET SULLIVANT BROWN, Oxford, MS

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS

KEA, DORIS

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kea

KING, DORA BERNICE

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Guest

LEGGETT, FRANK, Oxford, MS

Mrs. Rachel C. Martin

MARTIN, JIM, Crowder, MS

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS

MCTUNE, LARRY, Tupelo, MS

Ms. Betty McTune

MILLS, FRAN BYERS, Water Valley, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Johnny A. Smith

NATIONS, DANIEL KENT, Sontag, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kent Nations

NEWELL, JACK LORD, Starkville, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Irving

NOWELL, WAUDINE

Ms. Jamie Varner

OAKES, JEANETTE

Mr. David Neal McCrory

PAYNE, ELIZABETH NEWELL, Hattiesburg, MS

Mr. and Mrs. David Nettles

PICKLE, MARVIN LARRY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Manderson II

Mr. James W. Atwood

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw

Judge and Mrs. John C. Love Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Randall Dew

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Parks

QUAYLE, JANET E. LAUGHMILLER, Ridgeland, MS Ms. Julia R. Potter

Mrs. Ann Woodson

RAY, JEFF, Eupora, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Lanny M. Wilson

RICH, ELLA ROSE THORNTON, French Camp, MS

Mr. Charles A. Rich

ROBBINS, CHARLOTTE BATTLE, Memphis, TN

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

ROBINSON, ROBERT LEWIS, Iuke, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Bela J. Chain Jr.

ROOKER, KIMBERLY

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgar Sentell

SCHAFER, JIMMY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Warrington

SCOGGINS, CHARLES GRADY, Starkville, MS

Mrs. June Scoggins

SHAFFER, JIMMY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaw

SHARP, WANDA

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sharp

SIMPSON, BETTY

Mrs. Anne Moore McKee

SMATHERS, ROY Ms. Donna Ray

STANFORD, BILLY WAYNE, Clinton, MS

Music Forum of Jackson

STEVENS, III, ANDY J., West, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Hathcock Jr.

SUDDUTH, JR., CHARLES MAXWELL, Jackson, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McCaffery

Dr. and Mrs. John C. Neill

Ms. Carra Artis

Dr. Charles H. Williams

TAYLOR, MARY ELLEN PALMER, Hoschton, GA

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Mooney

THORNTON, SARAH LONGINO

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS

TILLOTSON, RICHARD V., Vicksburg, MS

Ms. Lana Fuller

TRIPLETT, ALLEN, Fulton, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Shumaker

TURNIPSEED, BETTY STEVENS, Carrollton, MS

Ms. Jane Riggs

VLEREBOME, PETER

Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. McCoy

WADLINGTON, III, BEDFORD WARNER, Madison, MS

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS

WALCK, GENE

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gilchrist

WALDROP, MAX AND ANN, Aiken, SC

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Savage III

Ms. Mary Alice Waldrop

WIGLEY, DANA, Mableton, GA

Mr. John Richard Hayes Jr.

Ms. Patricia Ann Hayes

WILLIAMS, RUTH ANN ORR, Raymond, MS

Ms. Julie Lampley

WILLIAMSON, JULIAN B., Plano, TX

Mrs. Betty Ann Campbell Williamson

WILSON, BOB, Oxford, MS

Mr. J. Andrew Long

YANDELL, JULIA SHANNON, Madison, MS

The Graeber Family of Marks, MS YATES, BONNIE SUE HOLT, Conroe, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Yates

March

ADAMS, TONY, Carrollton, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Jenkins

AIKEN, BEE, Jackson, MS

Mrs. Mildred Severance Stevenson

AKERS, JIMMY JOE

Mrs. Tammy Alford

ALFORD, JERRY, Winona, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Terry Gibbs

ANDERSON, GRAYSON W., Houston, TX

Mrs. Speight W. Anderson

BELL, JR., FRED ALLEN, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Briscoe

Mrs. Dianne E. Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Noble

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens

Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray

Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Nelson

BESWICK, BRUCE, French Camp, MS

Ms. Pam King

BIGGERS, JR., NEAL B.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith

Mrs. Judy M. McPeters

BLOODWORTH, MARIE, Grenada, MS

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Carr

BRANDON, SR., WILLIAM DOUGLAS, Bryson City, NC

Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Williams

Mr. and Mr.s Robert C. Schmid

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Schmid Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith

BRATTEN, DAVID RUSSELL, Memphis, TN

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

BRIDGES, SISSY

Mrs. Anne Moore McKee

BRITT, SAMMY, Cleveland, MS

Ms. Joyce Sledge

BROWN, ROSEL SEIPP, Harlem, GA

Mr. Edward L. Brown

BUCHIGNANI, JR., JOHN SHEA, Memphis, TN

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts BURNS, PATSY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey BYERS, LEE AND LOU ELLA

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Byers

CAIN, CLAUDE SHELBY, Ridgeland, MS

Mrs. Polly Allen

CALVERT, ROBERT, West Point, MS

Mrs. Gail Ratliff Long and Jim CHAPMAN, AILEEN R. GRAFTON, Madison, MS

Mr. William James Chapman

CHATHAM, JR., GERALD, Hernando, MS

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

COGGINS, HUBERT AND SADIE

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record

COKER, RACHEL WHITMAN, Diamondhead, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Bela J. Chain Jr.

COLLINS, MARGARET, Starkville, MS

Dr. and Mrs. George T. Bates

COOK, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM, Jackson, MS

Ms. Helen Elizabeth Cook

DELONG, JR., ROBERT WARREN, New Orleans, LA

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

DEW, JEFF, West, MS

Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens

DIMORE, VINCENT, Saint Augustine, FL

Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Fair III

Mexico Missions

DRAPER, MAVIS REYNOLDS, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert Boydstun

DUKE, PATSY CROCKETT, Tupelo, MS

Carnathan Law Office

DUNLAP, DON

Mrs. Goree’ D. Robins

ELLIS, SAMMYE, Carthage, MS

Judge and Mrs. Vernon R. Cotten

FERRIS, MIRIAM

Ms. Joyce Sledge

GINN, MORRIS AND OPAL

Ms. Libby Johnson

Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley

GREEN, HEATHER, Walnut Grove, MS

Rev. and Mrs. Dale Rogers

HATHER, KENNETH

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

HERRING, DOUG AND MARION, Jacksonville, FL

Mrs. Marion Herring Stoute

HERRING, HALLIE JEANNE HARRIS, Mayhew, MS

Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wicht Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Black

Mr. J. Forrest Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Robin L. Roberts

Mrs. Virginia Morris

Mrs. Mary Ann Chiles

Ms. Sheryl G. Fox

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee Barnett

HOLDER, MARY ALICE

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindle

HOWELL, JR., NORRIS GENE, Ripley, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Holland

HOWZE, DOLORES D.

Mrs. Lisa M. Gathright

JAY, JR., ELTON EDWARD, Brandon, MS

Mrs. Margaret Elliott

JENKINS, SWEP

Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins

Mrs. Kristine E. Owen

JUKOBE, BECKY

Custom Aesthetic Concrete

KIRK, SADIE BABER

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McDonald

KIRKBRIDE, LOWELL, Cleveland, MS

Ms. Joyce Sledge

KUNATH, LAVADA, Golconda, IL

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mitchell

LESLEY, LARRY, New Albany, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Stiles

LIDDELL, DICK R., Ridgeland, MS

Mrs. Marlene Liddell

MANNING, MARGIE

Mrs. Irene M. Vantrease

MARTIN, JR., WILLIAM W., Oxford, MS

Mrs. Rachel C. Martin

More than a sight-seeing trip, 2024 provided another opportunity for a unified group of staff, students, and alumni to express their faith through evangelism using puppets, skits, songs, dance, and testimonies. Over 1,600 children were able to hear the Gospel message and see the love of Christ through presentations at local schools. v

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.— 2 Timothy 2:15

MAYFIELD, JAMES

Ms. Joyce Sledge

MCKNIGHT, MARTHA FEATHERSTON, Kosciusko, MS

Mrs. Mary Woods and Becky Bennett

MORGAN, BOB

Mrs. Lela Norris

MOYERS, PAUL E., Jackson, MS

Dr. Charles H. Williams

MULLINS, FRANK AND MARY ANN, Brandon, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Bleakney Jr. NANCE, JENNY FORD

Mr. and Mrs. Del E. Tichnell

NEWCOMB, HUGO, Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Davis

NICHOLSON, BUFORD, Brandon, MS

Mrs. Peggy Nicholson

NUNAN, T. RUSSELL, Decatur, GA

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Johnson

OAKES, JEANETTE

Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray

PACE, JAMES RALPH, Winona, MS

Ms. Mary B. Pace

PECOUL, LOUIS

Ms. Dorothy Chisholm Pecoul

PERRY, JULIA G., Jackson, MS

Ms. Edith L. Perry

PERRY, SR., GEORGE C. Sarasota, FL

Ms. Edith L. Perry

PICKLE, MARVIN LARRY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. James Eddie Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Develin

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Briscoe

PINNEY, BEVERLY

Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray

PORTER, WILLIAM B., Ridgeland, MS

Mrs. Martha W. Hogue

POWELL, MR. AND MRS. C. E.

Mr. James Powell

RECORD, BILL AND EDNA

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Record

REED, JOE WAYNE, Boyle, MS

Ms. Joyce Sledge

RITCHEY, SR., GEORGE P.

Mrs. Carolyn Ritchey King

ROBERTS, COLUMBUS LAVERNE, Madison, MS

The Peggy Chain Magee Family

Dr. and Mrs. Bela J. Chain Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Don Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kinsey

Mr. and Mrs. Hall M. Parks Jr.

Mr. A. Clay Stephenson

Rev. and Mrs. J. Alex Coblentz ROGERS, LOIS BARBER, San Antonio, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Jones

Ms. Nancy W. Riley

ROYE, SAMUEL

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny H. Favara

RUCKERT, ERNIE AND GINNIE, Durham, NC

The Jack Johnson Family

RUCKERT, ERNIE, Durham, NC

Mr. John K. Roessner III

SAIK, JUDY PEE, Madison, MS

Mr. Samuel Clemons

SCOTT, CHARLIE AND BETTY, Mantte, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith

SHAFFER, JIMMY, Kosciusko, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray

SHEA, PAUL

Ms. Hannah Shea

SIMPSON, BETTE

Ms. Joyce Sledge

SLEDGE, KEVIN

Ms. Joyce Sledge

SMITH, EPHRAIM A., Yazoo City, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Jones

STACK, ASHLEY LAINE

Mr. and Mrs. Temple Barry

STACY, FRANCIS, New Albany, MS

Mr. Don E. Porter

STOKES, JR., JOHN WHITTEMORE, Memphis, TN

Mrs. Geri Graeber Pitts

STOVALL, KATHLEEN, Leland, MS

Mr. and Mrs. John Terry Gibbs

SUDDUTH, JR., CHARLES MAXWELL, Jackson, MS

Dr. and Mrs. William David Hewitt

TATE, PAT, Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith

TIPTON, ADAM WAYNE, Love, MS

Dr. and Mrs. Ancel Cramer Tipton Jr. VANTREASE, SR., JAMES F.

Mrs. Irene M. Vantrease

WALDROP, MAX L., Aiken, SC

Mr. Carl Clifton Booth III

WALL, SHERRY, Oxford, MS

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Smith

WHALEN, ANN Ms. Joyce Sledge

WILLIAMS, RUTH ANN ORR, Raymond, MS

Ms. Julie Lampley

WOODS, JACK, Florence, AL

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lacey

YANDELL, JULIA SHANNON, Madison, MS

Mr. and Mrs. T. Calvin Wells

YATES, BONNIE SUE HOLT, Conroe, TX

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Yates

French Camp Farms, A Place to Learn

French Camp Farms is a program of Camp of the Rising Son that uses horses to encourage, build, and equip young people.

Many people ask why we utilize horses in our programming. Anna Warren, French Camp’s Farm Manager, talks about a number of lessons learned by students who participate. Here are a few examples.

1. They learn the importance and freedom of a trusting relationship when learning to properly train and gain trust from a horse. The Lord created horses with an inherent hierarchy based on respect and submission.  Once horses understand their place in the herd by submitting to the higher authority, they are free to come and go, contribute, and be a part of their “community.”  Just like us, when we submit to Christ, we learn to do the same thing as we trust Him and move in freedom with an overabundance of grace.

2. Students also learn the difficult practical skill of caring for the facility and animal of a very niche market. They will be able to walk into any barn and show that they know how to clean it, which in turn, helps keep the horses healthy.

3. They learn confidence and control of their emotions. When they stay calm and collected, even though they are scared, anxious, or angry, they can be successful in making their horse listen—successfully learning how to control a 1,200 pound animal does great things for their view of themselves.

To learn more about French Camp Farms and how you can support its efforts to make an impact in young people, go to https://bitly.ws/3bqcY or scan this QR Code to take you to the donation page. (Add Horse Program in the Comment Section) v

NEEDS LIST

Please call Lance Ragsdale at (662) 547-6482 to let us know if you can help with any of these:

• Outdoor games like badminton sets, dodge balls, volley balls, etc.

• Rakes, shovels, safety glasses, and yard gloves

• Sedan for Driver's Education

• Push lawnmowers

• Cake mixes or brownie mixes for birthday celebrations

Scan the QR code with your smart phone and make a donation online through the FCA website.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.— Proverbs 9:9

Alumni President Lynn Downing presents Jasmine Bonty (2022) with the Young Alumus of the Year Award. Jasmine currently works in the FCA Cafeteria.

New inductees into the Circle of Honor celebrating over 30 years of service to French Camp Academy are Glen and Debbie Barlow, Carolyn Akers accepting the honor for Russ Akers, John Robert Cockrell, Margie Newman, and Bruce Hosket.

Todd Chesser is pictured with his wife Laura Collier Chesser (1997), Alumnus of the Year. Laura has taught English along with other subjects and will be the Assistant Principal for Jr. High in the fall.

Alumni Day Moved to Harvest Festival Weekend!

Exciting News for Alumni! On May 4, 2024, the Alumni Association voted to officially move Alumni Day to Harvest Festival Weekend!

Harvest Festival is always a wonderful time to reconnect with classmates and faculty. It is a fun day for Class Reunions! Many of our Alumni live too far away to make it to both Alumni Day and Harvest Festival; having both events on the same day is PERFECT!

Alumni Day will take on a new and exciting look! The Alumni Association business meeting will now be held prior to the traditional Alumni/Staff Soup Supper, Saturday evening, after Harvest Festival. You will be briefed on current Alumni Association projects and activities and vote on future ones. There are so many things the Alumni Association does for our current FCA Students, and we would love to keep you all informed and involved in these wonderful activities. At 6:00 pm the Traditional Alumni/Staff Soup Supper will commence, with its wonderful food and fellowship!

Please Follow us on Facebook @FCA Alumni Association or scan the QR code below, to find more information about the NEW Alumni Day at Harvest Festival! We will post the day's agenda as soon as it becomes available!  v

The Alumni Association invited the Class of 2024 to a breakfast to welcome them as the newest members! The food was delicious and each senior left with a door prize!

FCA Circle of Honor

Campus Improvements

“Renovations” is a word frequently used on the FCA campus these days. Through God’s bountiful provisions our faithful supporters are helping us address a number of projects. These include the softball field, two new staff homes, our athletic field house, football field stadium lights, and removal of an old home on campus. Plans are also being finalized for a new student union. These improvements are all tangible lessons demonstrating God’s faithful provisions for the ministry of French Camp Academy. v

There is nothing too good for a French Camp kid because for many this is their home—Sam Patterson, FCA President 1950-1967.