Senior year is probably the year that is going to be the best year of your high school life, but Senior year consist of all the other years together. From the morals you learn in kindergarten, to basic math and writing skills in elementary, balance of life and school in middle school, and all the challenges you face throughout your high school years. I decided to ask a few of the seniors what has happened in their life through their years in school, and how it impacted them as they go off to college.  

Matthew Hall, a football and track athlete learned a lot through his years at Franklin Road. He said that the one thing that happened that impacted his way of life the most was the Europe trip. This was a trip offered for Interim, a 2 week long trip visiting famous places and cities in Europe, in which he learned to truly open his eyes. Matthew says from seeing a different culture he has learned to be more open and hopes to continue it on throughout his college career.

Katherine Akers, a varsity cheerleader and tennis player, learned a lot through how Franklin Road Academy has been a second family to her. She also was impacted by all the outreach to the community Franklin Road does as a school, through service projects, donations, and even mission trips. Katherine hopes to continue this at Samford University by joining outreach programs.

Cliff Marshall, an FCA leader and a track and football athlete, was hugely impacted by his father, who taught at Franklin Road Academy for 8 years. He gave him the attitude to be yourself, which is clearly visible in Cliff from anyone that is remotely close to him. Cliff is never afraid to be himself and hopes not to shy away from that attitude when at Samford.

These are just a few examples of how some one or something so small happening during your school years, effects how we all live our lives. The lesson taught at school sometimes are more than what the teacher plans, and the soon to be 2010 graduates at Franklin Road Academy are a great examples of how their lives here at FRA has shaped them into great human beings.