A Short History of FBS

    Robert C. Reinert is the senior pastor at Faith Baptist Church. His ties to Faith Baptist School are from its conception in 1983. I have chosen to interview him in light of this to gain a more insightful view of how our school began.

    The schools existence came from an abundance of kids in the church needing a Biblically sound education. Something the public schools in the area just could not offer. During Faith Baptist School’s founding year there were seventeen students enrolled. Kindergarten through 6th grade were offered. The colors and mascot were the brain child of  Mr. Jago, the schools administrator.  The schools teaching staff was comprised of three teachers including my interviewee, Pastor Reinert. He taught Math and Bible and presently teaches advanced mathematics to FBS's Juniors and Seniors. Every advancing year since its beginning, Faith would add a new grade to its résumé until it reached its senior class. The school doubled its size after the first year; this was “ a big encouragement” according to Pastor Reinert. The school would later, in my mind, declare its crowning jewel “the falcon” as its mascot, the same symbol cherished by its current student body.

Written by Luke Zockoll, edited by Mark Zockoll.