Senior Spotlight: Caroline Haig, Class of 2024
In what grade did you start attending Faith Christian School?
I started attending Faith Christian School in sixth grade. I was homeschooled beforehand.
What activities were you involved in while you were a student at Faith Christian School?
I’ve been the president of Debate Club for four years—I founded it when I was in ninth grade, and it’s been a favorite activity for quite some time. Our members are awesome! I’m also involved with the HiY club here at Faith. I ended up pursuing a state office, and I look forward to serving as Virginia’s Youth Lieutenant Governor. Apart from those two, I’m the Vice President of Sodalitas, our ancient languages club, and I am the Secretary of Fides, our faith club. I’m also a member of Ministerium and Veritas and am on the archery team.
What might some of your favorite memories be?
A favorite moment at Faith was when I first started helping out with the teaching aspect of archery—I got to teach fourth graders who are now in seventh grade, and I’ve managed to stay friends with them ever since. I also really love going to MGA every year. Another favorite memory was doing summer reading with Alena in junior year. The first day of school. We both thought our annotations were, well, lacking. So we stormed out of the classroom, books and pen in hand, annotating each other’s books in tandem. Good times.
What is your thesis topic and why did you choose it?
My thesis topic is postmodernism and identity. I chose it because many Americans are in a sort of personal identity crisis at the moment, and I wanted to understand the problem so I could (hopefully) find a cure.
How has your learning in a Christian environment at FCS positively affected you?
I think one of the best parts about Faith Christian School is that you can openly speak about your faith, and it equips you to do so in the world. Our apologetics class has done a wonderful job of teaching how the world works and why, as well as the arguments for the faith.
Has there been a teacher at FCS that has impacted your faith, education, or personal growth in a significant way? If you were to say thank you to this person, what might you say?
Three come to mind for me: Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. Muench, and Mr. Mann. Mrs. Hopkins has always been such a supportive presence for me at school. She has so much wisdom and knowledge. I had the privilege of taking a class one-on-one with her, and it was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. Thank you, Mrs. Hopkins! For Mr. Muench, his classes are always lively and exciting (even though they’re math-heavy), and he always makes sure to synthesize Christianity and science in a beautiful way. He’s also super generous with his time. Thank you for all your support, Mr. Muench! Mr. Mann has been my thesis advisor, and he’s been a huge help. He has helped me with brainstorming, stylizing, and everything in between. He also has a great listening ear to bounce ideas off of. Thank you, Mr. Mann!
What might it mean to you to have attended both a classical and Christian school?
One thing I love about being here is that since we are a classical school, we get to study the classics but with a Christian perspective. We make sure we know the why behind everything, and we make sure it’s rooted in the Bible. It’s a lovely way of exploring and navigating the secular world, and it’s been very enlightening.
What are some things you would like to tell younger students as they continue their education at FCS?
You’re exactly where you need to be. When I was younger, I was always trying to live in the future. “I want to grow up now,” “College is on the horizon,” “What if….” In light of that, my advice would be to cherish the moments you have in the now. You’ll get everything done that you need to. God already has a plan for you, and you’re set to fulfill it whether you like it or not, so take heart and know that you are where you need to be..
What are your plans for after graduation?
I will be attending UVA. I plan on pursuing a degree in Commerce, but things are always subject to change. I’ve played around with the idea of running a nonprofit business consulting firm. Something I rarely talk about with my peers is that I am writing a fictional story at the moment, and I would like to finish it sometime in the future and become a published author
