Senior Spotlight: Ryan Ridge, Class of 2026

In what grade did you start attending Faith?

I started attending faith midway through my fourth-grade year.

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

I was involved in a lot of activities at FCS. A few of my favorites are sports, mainly soccer and basketball. I also greatly enjoy spending time with my kindergarten buddies.

What was one of your favorite memories?

My favorite memory from high school was playing in the state basketball tournament. The team placed second, but I still had an awesome time playing with my friends.

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

My thesis is on nuclear power and whether it is a viable option for the future. I chose it because I knew very little about it and was curious as to how nuclear power applications actually worked.

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

The Christian environment has contributed to my learning by building my character and habits. The Christian people that I am surrounded by as I learn offer Christlike examples to look up to. In addition, I am free to learn, knowing that my teachers care for me and want what's best for me.

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? 

The Christian environment has contributed to my learning by building my character and habits. The Christian people that I am surrounded by as I learn offer Christlike examples to look up to. In addition, I am free to learn, knowing that my teachers care for me and want what's best for me.

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

Classical schools focus on the works that have been tested by time and proven to be beneficial. The Christian aspect adds a lens to look at the world and the classics, searching for the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

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

The workload might be large and seem monotonous at times, but you will see the worth of it eventually.

What are your plans after graduation?

I was awarded the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps-Marine Option Scholarship. This scholarship will be applied to my studies of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. This scholarship provides full tuition, fees, and book stipends as well as specialized training to prepare me for a physically intensive, high-pressure career serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon graduation from Virginia Tech, I will be commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant.