Senior Spotlight: Lexie Beaumont, Class of 2026

In what grade did you start attending Faith?

I started attending Faith in fourth grade.

What activities were you involved in while you were a student at Faith?

I was the president of Fides and SGA, served as the secretary for Ministerium, and participated in Sodalitas and Veritas. In sports, I played on the Varsity Volleyball and Soccer teams. Out of school, I participated in a track team and in tennis tournaments, volunteered at the Rescue Mission, and was an active member of church.

What was one of your favorite memories?

One of my favorite memories was during senior sunrise when our class made a trip to Walmart and bought matching pajama pants.

What is your thesis topic, and why did you choose it?

In my thesis, I examine fairy tales and their impact on a world that is losing its ability to wonder. When I turned 17, my grandma gifted me two illustrated copies of George MacDonald’s fairy tales. I loved them so much that I knew I had to include fairy tales in my thesis!

How has learning in a Christian environment at FCS positively affected your education?

My favorite part about Faith Christian is the relationships between teachers and students. Hearing about teachers’ testimonies in chapel, praying with them, hearing them pray over students, and watching their faith at work in the school has had a huge impact on my own faith.

Has there been a teacher at FCS who 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? 

There have definitely been a lot of teachers at Faith that positively impacted me. Mrs. Hopkins played an instrumental role in honing my love for literature, Mr. Muench encouraged me in my faith, Mr. Virgin is still a close friend, Mrs. Goodman reminded me to always be grateful, and Mrs. Kowtko was a constant help in the college process. However, the two teachers who impacted me the most were Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams, as my advisor through middle school, modeled faith as a young woman for me. Mr. Williams taught me about Christianity within literature (like in works by C.S. Lewis) and encouraged my creativity, individuality, and love of literature.

All of the teachers at FCS love us, but those two, I feel, truly loved me as an individual. To them, I would say thank you for treating “middle school me” with the love and grace that you did. I would not have grown into the young woman that I am without your support, passion for teaching, and love for Christ.

What does it mean to be a classical and Christian school?

For the classical aspect, FCS emphasizes speaking, reading, and thinking well. As a Christian school, FCS also provides guided time for prayer, chapel, and Christian discussion.

What are some things you would like to tell younger students as they continue their education at FCS?

Don’t hesitate to get involved. The more that you want from your education, the more you have to put into it. On that note, develop relationships with your teachers and talk to them about things they are passionate about. So many of the teachers here have incredible stories and passions, and I have discovered more about my own passions and faith just by talking with them!

What are your plans after graduation?

I am planning to attend Davidson College and study English, with a goal of publishing or becoming an author after that.