As the ‘24-’25 school year commences, Fresno Christian Schools welcomes new students and families to the community. With the fall semester underway, 15 new students have been incorporated into the FCS population.
New student Jeremiah Mason, ‘25, returned to FCS as a transfer student from Roosevelt High School after attending FCS for K-5. Mason explains his eagerness to grow in his faith and his athletic ability through the opportunities FC has to offer.
“What drew me to FC was building my faith with Jesus more,” Mason said. “Also, mainly getting a big help from our basketball coach, Coach Penberthy.”
Mason is currently on the football team and is planning to play on the basketball team this upcoming season. He has a passion for both style and photography, admiring them as art forms and a way of creative expression.
Junior Owen Gailey, transferring from Kerman High School, is relieved to be welcomed into a new environment that contrasts with his old school.
He expressed his excitement about attending a school that allows students to grow their faith, as well as relationships with peers.
“So far, FC has been really nice, and I can tell that it’s a community of people that are looking for you to grow,” Gailey said. “This is the first time since elementary that I have gotten to dive deep into the Bible at school.”
Gailey enjoys athletics, such as water sports and golf, and admires the learning experiences that come along with each.
Sophia Greer, ‘27, who attended Clovis West prior to transferring, expressed her appreciation for the community. Greer is learning how to adjust to the school’s environment and says she is enjoying tennis and the team as a whole.
“The people here are a lot less judgmental than the people at Clovis West,” Greer said. “Playing tennis here is fun, the team feels like it is much more than a team.”
Greer comes from an athletic background, partaking in Mixed Martial Arts, and plans on representing FC in track during the ‘24-’25 season.
Coming from Kastner Intermediate, Freshman Paisley Gorans shares her eagerness to improve academically and athletically through the various opportunities the school has to offer. Gorans showed her enthusiasm for athletics, specifically the cheer team, helping her ease into the drastic change of switching schools.
“It was very helpful doing cheer, especially coming to a new school and not knowing many people,” Gorans said. “I was excited about the environment change. I feel like people are a lot happier here and the teachers are more invested in their students.”
After pursuing gymnastics for seven years, Gorans is a first-year flyer and tumbler for the cheerleading team. She likes to be active and contribute to her teams with her passion and dedication for athletics.
As the new school year commences once again, the goal as a community is to make sure all feel welcome. Everyone can be a part of greeting new faces around campus and making new friends.
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