FWC Alumni Newsletter - June 2024

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IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: HOMECOMING IS NOW SEPT 20, 2024!

New Date Announced for Homecoming 2024 - from Sept 27 to Sept 20

Due to unforeseen circumstances with an opponent, the decision has been made to move Homecoming 2024 up one week. Make plans now to attend our Fall Homecoming on September 20, 2024, "Deep in the Heart of FWC!" You will not want to miss Friday's annual parade, our intensely spirited pep rally, Touchdown Alley Hamburger luncheon, Alumni Tailgate, Alumni of the Year reception, and Friday's football game vs Lake Country Christian.

Don't miss the opportunity to join your former classmates or friends for our annual golf tournament hosted by FWC Alumni on Monday, September 16th! More details on sponsorships and registration next month...

ALUMNI FEATURE: AUSTIN HINRICHSEN, '20

Austin Hinrichsen, a Fort Worth Christian alumnus from the Class of 2020, has embraced community and perseverance from his senior year at FWC to a career in nursing and military service. After excelling at FWC, he attended Baylor University, earning a nursing degree and leading outdoor adventures. Austin, son of current Upper School Head Mr. Nick Hinrichsen, joined the U.S. Navy as an Ensign, training at Officer Development School and now serves at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

CLICK HERE TO READ AUSTIN'S STORY "A Journey of Community, Adventure, and Service"

MEET OUR NEWEST CLASS OF CARDINAL ALUMNI - THE CLASS OF 2024

FWC Alumni Class of 2024 seated on stage before graduation

CLASS OF '24 GRADUATES 12 LEGACY CARDINALS

A "Legacy Cardinal" is defined as a graduating Senior with either parent(s) or grandparent(s) who also graduated from FWC. The Class of 2024 had 12 Legacy Cardinals walk across the stage in May!

3rd Generation (parent and grandparent were both FWC grads):

Anna Ridgell (Mother, Jamie [Bankes] Ridgell ‘96; Grandfather, James Bankes ‘68; Grandmother, Ann [Shoemaker] Bankes ‘68

2nd Generation (parent or grandparent was an FWC grad):
Cambrie Adams (Father, Pat Adams ‘90)
Caleb Beck (Father, Jeremy Beck ‘01)
Justin Collins (Mother, Janell [Harrison] Collins '07)
Abby Holcomb (Mother, Nikol [King)] Moore ‘91)
Luke Reed (Father, Dan Reed ‘90)
Rex Reed (Father, Jerrod Goff ‘88)
Ryan Reed (Father, Jerrod Goff ‘88)
Bella Smith (Father, Vance Smith ‘98)
Colin Turner (Father, Chris Turner ‘90)
Kadi Vaughn (Mother, Kelly [Jeffrey] Vaughn ‘88)
Canon Woodward (Grandfather, Mark Woodward '65)