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From a fan’s perspective it was quite an impres- sive year marked by an undefeated season, the school’s first district championship, and also a history-setting regional win. For the players, though, it’s more than a sport; it’s a brotherhood. Through all the sweat, blood, and puke of summer work outs, the team has grown stronger. It paid off not only in Kyle Radcliffe’s abs, but also on the field. Our offense rushed for over 100 yards per game with tremendous help from the physically imposing offensive line. Un- der Coach Jansen’s training, the entire squad of 200 pound plus People Movers pancaked kids all over the field weekly. There were two veterans, Homecoming is that one night when every young lady takes hours to get ready and guys look their best for that one chance to get the girl of their dreams! Laughter fills the room and memories are made. Everyone looks flawless. Everyone wants to take a snapshot of this moment to cherish it for- ever. Flashes of the cameras make you feel as if you are a celebrity. Girls’ dresses glow against the moonlight in the courtyard as guys spend time at the dessert table. All of this, and more, was seen at the FBA Homecoming Formal! On the night of October 21st, students arrived at the Strand Club and milled about socializing until they were escorted into the banquet hall. There, the room was wonderfully decorated to match the theme of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. There were colors and candy everywhere, and even a chocolate fountain for dessert! Other fun attrac- tions were the Oompa Loompa photo cutouts and student-hosted games! Superlatives were given to the student who best exemplified each quality in their class. Awards such as: Best Car, Most Chris- tian Character, Most Swag, and Most Athletic were given out! From the reviews of the students, this years’ homecoming banquet was a smashing hit and will set the standard for the years to come. Like always, the FBA Homecoming Pep Rally was lively and animated from the cheering for all our fall sports! It started off with a spirited run around the gym by the varsity golf and cross country teams followed by our JV and varsity volleyball squads. The teams ran through the cheerleaders’ tunnel while waving to the elementary students! Finally, the FBA varsity football team walked around the gym proudly to heighten the levels of energy in the room. The Homecoming Court was introduced to the school repre- senting their respective classes, but senior king and queen would not be decided until later that night! Then the faculty challenged their students to a game of tug of war, but our students are too pow- erful! The teachers, backed by powerhouses like Mr. Platter, could not beat the seniors or sopho- mores. They can leave with their heads high, though, because they were able to beat a team of elementary students. Go teachers! IN THIS EDITION PAGE 2 MONDAY COMFY DAY TUG OF WAR TUESDAY MOVIE CHARACTER DAY DODGE BALL WEDNESDAY PSAT SENIOR PRANK PAGE 3 THURSDAY COUNTRY DAY CAPTURE THE FLAG POWDER PUFF GAME CLASS DOORS HOMECOMING COURT PAGE 4 FRIDAY PEP RALLY SPIRIT DAY HOMECOMING FORMAL MEET THE PRESS Academy Press Football Clinches Regional Title Homecoming Edition December 2012 This has been FBA’s year. The playoff journey started when our FBA Lions varsity football team de- feated Out of Door Academy 46-42 to secure their first district championship and complete the regu- lar season with an impressive 10-0. In fact, including last season, the varsity football team has won 12 straight games and 15 of the past 17 games. In winning the district, the Lions went on to the re- gional championship to beat Indian Rocks and Carrollwood Day. They became the first team in FBA history to win the regional title and continue to the Final Four in the state! In the state semi finals, FBA’s fan base followed the team across the Alley to cheer them on as they battled a tough game against Dade Christian School. It was a very disappointing loss. But one loss does not negate a truly amazing season! The group that started the team four years ago as undersized freshmen have grown into a team of mature seniors. Congratulations to Coach Sparacio, every member of the coaching staff, and the entire team for a job well done. We pass all the glory and honor to the Lord! by Christian Bates two newbies, and one giant of a tackle. The backs, Jonah Bueltel and Christopher Dorrill, ran for over 1,000 yards, each setting a high record for FBA. Each week the backs ran over, around, and through defenders while the re- ceivers caught multiple touchdowns. There was no one in the district that could stop them. Many memories were made throughout the year at practice and many more...memories...were made in the locker room. The football team has grown close over the past few years and this year was by far the payout year. These are the pioneers of FBA football’s first year and they will go down in legend. Meet the Press Noah Nemni Editor–in-Chief Victoria Stearns Chief Journalism Editor Adam Reiter Chief Managing Editor Sabrina Golba Editor Sarah Lezgus Creative Analyst Sara Carlton Creative Analyst Sarah Sistrunk Journalist Alyssa Gordon Journalist Christi Stearns Journalist Abby Garner Journalist Logan Kirkpatrick Journalist Jordan Elser Journalist David Bonilla Journalist Logan Hendry Journalist Bruno Rosa Sports Journalist Tony Tompkins Sports Journalist W James Sports Editor Blaine Nicholas Journalist Taylor Porschen Senior Analyst Kayla Solem Senior Analyst Marianna Antonio Senior Photographer Brianna D’Amico Photographer Abby Beuttel Photographer Martina Susnjara Photographer Kennedy Johnson Photographer Taylor Doria Photographer Tori Mitchell Photographer Mrs. Kimberly Doria Newspaper Advisor 2012 Friday Everyone was decked out in school colors! Juniors showed their unity with a full blown black out, and the seniors did likewise with the color white! The sophomores and freshmen sported a vari- ety of maroon, grey, and white… how quaint. In the end the juniors took first place for most spirited dress! Spirit Day Pep Rally It was an exciting Homecoming Week. Class warfare ensued. Points were awarded for dress, doors, games, and more. Every class spent a day in the first place spot. But in the end, Homecoming Formal by Victoria Stearns by Stephanie Cox Undefeated, Region Champs, State Qualifiers, Final Four the juniors took home the victory!
