New teachers are often unaccustomed with the history and environment of a school, but for new Video Productions and Physical Education (P.E.) teacher Michael Ogden, coming to FC has provided the opportunity to return to a familiar setting.

Due to previous teacher Scott Callisch moving to San Luis Obispo, Ogden steps into his position with great anticipation of being involved with the school community.

Although Ogden never attended FC during his high school years, he was connected with friends from church who did attend, and invited him to events. Through these occasions, Ogden says he was considered an honorary FC student.

?The history I have with this school goes unmatched to any other,? Ogden said. ?I was an honorary FC student in high school because of the friendships I had created at Clovis EV Free Church. I went to many sporting events and dances even though I attended Buchanan. Many students and teachers thought I was an eagle at times.?

In 2008, he coached junior high boys basketball and junior high girls volleyball at FC; many of the students he coached still attend this school.

?I coached junior high boys basketball and junior high girls volleyball back in 2008,? Ogden said. ?Cooper Belmont, Brady Lee, Mitch Weibert, Chandler Vargas, Jordan Boudreau, Brandon McCormick and Stephan Melendez are the boys I coached that still attend FC. I also coached Stefani Peck, Kristen Rosenthal and Briana Graff in girls volleyball that same year.?

While in high school, Ogden was involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Peer Counseling, basketball and volleyball. After graduating in 2004, he went to California State University, Fresno, where he received his Bachelors in Communication in 2009.

During his time at Fresno State, Ogden met his fianc