Campus Life

Going Out On Top

November 5, 2011
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By Joe T. Its official: Christopher S., beloved longtime Editor-in-Chief and publisher of The Family Times, is now retired. Chris, who worked for FFS for 14 years creating award-winning newspapers and honing the skills of numerous young writers, celebrated one last time with his friends, colleagues, and students on August 27 before closing for good [...]

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New Publisher, Same Discipline

November 4, 2011

By Cameron S. With the retirement of former publisher Chris S., there was much confusion and tension regarding the future of the Journalism class. However, Cindy A. was up to the challenge as she prepared to fill the position of the Editor-in-Chief, publisher, and “slavemaster.” Cindy describes her experience so far as “an adventure.” With [...]

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Happy Holidays!

November 3, 2011
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By Ron R. Sukkot is traditionally celebrated five days after Yom Kippur with a meal eaten outdoors under temporary shelter. FFS students observed Sukkot on Sunday, October 16, but due to inclement weather ate the outdoor meal the following day. Lunch was served under a temporary shelter built by the maintenance department and decorated by [...]

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Administrative Beat

November 3, 2011
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  By Kristin R. Administration: The stack of schedule change forms is starting to dwindle at last, and the students are settled into the new semester. The one year anniversary of Terry M.’s passing was in October, and a memorial service was held for him by the students and clergy. FFS welcomes Panagiotis “Peter” C., [...]

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He Made It… 2nd Eagle Launched for Troop 174

November 2, 2011
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By Roderick O. Ron R. was the man of the hour. After many years of hard work and dedication and with the help of many people along the way, Ron obtained the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve. Throughout the four years that Troop 174 has been active only one other member has made [...]

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Loss of a Special Friend

November 2, 2011
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By Ron R. Walter “Tex” S. was known at FFS as a paternal figure with a positive aura that instantly brightened any room he entered. To some, he was a mentor; to others, he was a friend. Tex passed away quietly in his sleep on September 24. He was 79. With 36 years of sobriety, [...]

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Early Snow Falls on Family School

October 31, 2011
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Sebastian S. and Kieran A. get outside to enjoy the early snow that fell on Saturday, October 29. The unprecedented early snow heralds in the beginning of winter activities at FFS: students can look forward to snow shoveling crews, sledding, snow shoeing, flag football in the snow, and snow angels.

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Thoughts about Chris Stein’s Retirement

September 2, 2011
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By Emmanuel “Mike” Argiros FFS President/CEO (Editors Note: After recuperating for the past six months from a serious accident in February, journalism teacher and Family Times publisher Chris Stein will retire at the end of August.) My first thought of Chris Stein retiring was about his impact on The Family Foundation School as being the [...]

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Having Fun, Rain or Shine

September 1, 2011

Families Visit Oquaga Creek Park For the Annual Family Day Picnic By Kristin R. Oquaga Creek Park is the site of the annual picnics for students at FFS and their families. On July 31 and August 6 the families headed out to Oquaga State Park for a day of relaxation and fun. The park offers [...]

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23 and a Half Men

August 31, 2011

Betton House Becomes FFS’ First all Boy House By Alex R. Congratulations Betton House, you may now throw out every copy of “The Notebook” and let the testosterone run wild because you are now an all boy family. After June graduation the school was left with only 27 girls. The administration decided that it would [...]

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