Go deep ... Student Ted W. launches the Frisbee to his teammate.
As Spring Springs, Frisbees Fly at FFS
By Jake H.
This year at The Family Foundation School the school has seen a surge in flying Frisbees. From the time the last bell rings on Friday until dinner is called on Sunday evening, the colorful discs can be seen soaring over the campus in every direction.
As a result of spring coming early students at FFS have already begun to take to the outdoors and dust off their Frisbee skills. Frisbee seems to take over during spring and summer as the preferred pastime, and this year is no exception. “It’s fun to see all of the people get into playing,” said Sarah B. “I think it’s cool to feel the excitement of the players.”
Every year the school hosts an Ultimate Frisbee tournament for students at the school who want to test their skills against each other. This year the top team, comprised of the school’s “top players,” is going to be challenged by an up-and-coming team. The challengers have not yet fully disclosed their members or strategy, but they’re ready to give the standing team a run for their money. “I think they are in for a surprise,” said Ross A., a member of the underdogs. “This may turn out like the 2008 Super Bowl and we’re the Giants.”
Less passionate types just play for fun on the weekends and spare time during the week. It is an enjoyable pastime in which two friends can grab a disc and relax in the spring sun. Some students use the time to talk about their program with a junior sponsor, fellow student, or even a staff that knows how to play.
