Eye opening experiences at Senior Retreat

Unforgettable trip with the class of 2025

Mallory Friesen, Photo Editor

October 3, 2024

Senior Class closes out their trip with one last game, the amazing great race, sept. 23.

The sound of worship fills the mountain air alongside the crackling fire as Fresno Christian seniors create unforgettable memories and grow closer as a class and as a family, Sept. 22.

Senior class of 2025 traveled to Hume Lake for this year’s annual Senior Retreat, Sept. 22-23. It was a quick trip but one that wouldn’t be forgotten.

Pushing students out of their comfort zone, senior advisors Kori James and Robert Foshee randomized the teams that the students would be spending their weekend competing in.

Every team worked hard but Butler Bandits won it all, Sept. 23. (The Feather)

They challenged every person to participate in each activity such as dodgeball, hula-hoop competitions, themed skits, and relay races. One activity that was not required was waking up before the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise, which the majority of students didn’t want to miss.

Senior, Chloe Butler, has been attending FCS for two years; yet she has witnessed her class unite exponentially during the short weekend.

“I liked how everyone came together and bonded,” Butler said. “It was eye-opening listening to my classmates share advice and their struggles around the bonfire.”

Seniors witness an eye-opening experience, watching their classmates share around the bonfire at Victory Circle, Sept. 22. (The Feather)

For most seniors, the victory circle bonfire was a popular highlight of the trip. While many tears were shed, the class grew closer after stepping out of a guarded version of themselves, ultimately expressing vulnerability to their peers.

Civics teacher and senior advisor, Robert Foshee, witnesses the experience of the bonfire every year and says it never gets old.

“Every class is different depending on their needs and life stories,” Foshee said. “It’s important for the senior class to share what God is doing in their lives to help open up their spiritual eyes.”

Every student was moved in one way or another on this trip, whether from exchanging advice, expressing vulnerabilities, or learning something about themselves, these two days made an impact on each senior. The goal of this retreat is to have fun, yes, but more importantly, grow closer together as a class and set the tone for those seniors last year at FCS.

Class of 2025, never forget the memories made at this year’s senior retreat.

To read more for this year’s senior class visit Senior Sunrise 2024! and New worship song features FC student.

About the Contributor

Mallory Friesen, Photo/Video Editor

Photo Editor and three-year feather journalist, Mallory Friesen,’25, continues to grow her passion and skills for photography after admiring her advisor and mom Kori James. As a ‘Lifer’ at Fresno Christian, you can find Friesen on either the soccer field, cheer mat, or driving on a spontaneous adventure. Friesen hopes to grow her business in photography and travel the world capturing God's creation.