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Alumni Affairs

We are proud of the partnership between the school and the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association remains committed to supporting the needs of our students—academically, athletically, and in every activity that strengthens the Fern Creek experience.

We honor our legacy while opening new doors for today’s Tigers. Our past guides us, and our future is full of promise. If you are an alum of Fern Creek High School and are willing to lend your time, voice, or support, we would be thrilled to have you join us. Please reach out — we would love to welcome you back home.

Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!

Let us know what you are doing!

• Be sure to JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!
  Take Action - Visit the website, join the Facebook Group to stay in touch with your fellow Alumni.
• We would love to highlight you in the Newsletter with your accomplishments, please reach out and let us know. Contact us @ info@ferncreekalumni.com.
• Be sure to NOMINATE a fellow Alum for the Alumni Association Hall of Fame. We have made it even easier to nominate someone via the Alumni Website with our new online form.
  Nominations are due each year by June 30 to be considered. Areas considered are: Overall career success, Creative and Artistic Accomplishment, Civic and Community Involvement, Public Service for the Common Good, and Athletic achievement while a student or beyond. See the Hall of Fame area of the website for more information.
• We have AUDITORIUM SEAT ADOPTIONS for sale for $100. See our dedicated page on the website for more information. This would make a great honorarium/memorial holiday gift for your family members and help our Performing Arts Program at FCHS at the same time.

Website Enhancements:

• Board Bios published and Nomination Form added
  https://www.ferncreekalumni.com/about/board/
• Thank you notes collected from the cards we received
  https://www.ferncreekalumni.com/support/thank-you-notes/
• Alumni funding support categories
  https://www.ferncreekalumni.com/support/membership/
• More Alumni Band pics
  https://www.ferncreekalumni.com/events-and-reunions/alumni-band/
• More football pics
  https://www.ferncreekalumni.com/gallery/

Alumni Highlights

• From our Graphic Design Seniors–in early September they were hard at work printing their designed Fern Creek Senior license plate on the special Mimaki printer. They tell us to keep our eyes peeled for an Alumni edition of the license plate in the near future for only $5. We will keep you up to date when these are ready!
• Alumni Monique Reid, new Head Coach of the Bellarmine Lady Knights, started her new role off with a bang! In the Lady Knight’s home opener against Spalding on November 3, Bellarmine pulled out the win 77-51! Way to go Mo and the Lady Knights! We are pulling for you!
• Our spirit wear link is live on the Alumni Website until NOVEMBER 16–be sure to get your FERN CREEK ALUMNI spirit wear NOW just in time for the Holidays. Visit https://fchsalumni.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to order.

FCHS School Events

• As we enter the holiday season, we recognize that this time of year can bring joy for many, but can also be difficult or stressful for others. At Fern Creek, we are committed to supporting our own. Once again, we are sponsoring our Tiger Tree to assist already-identified Tiger families in need. If you would like to contribute to the Tiger Tree, donations can be made through the link on the Alumni website via PayPal. Your generosity helps ensure that every Tiger feels supported this season. Thank you for living the spirit of our community.
• Our Fire Science Building is underway! We are so close to completion. We are so excited to have this building for our fire science students to have even more experiential time and to house our Fire Truck!
• Baseball is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on November 15th at Derby City Pizza in Highview. $25 per person or $80 for a team. 4-5pm is sign-ups.
• The FBLA is currently hosting a clothing drive until Nov. 11. Clothing items can be dropped off at the school.
• FCHS is also hosting a CEREAL drive from Nov. 6 - Nov. 20. Cereal can be dropped off at the school.
• FCHS along with all JCPS schools are partnering with the Dare to Care Food Bank to establish critical community collection points across our district. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 4, all JCPS schools, along with the VanHoose Education Center, the Stober building, and the CB Young Service Center, will serve as drop-off sites for community donations over at least the next four weeks. This system will allow our community to easily contribute to this vital effort.
• Dare to Care has the infrastructure and capacity to connect families with a wide range of food and resource assistance programs throughout our area. Please utilize their provided resources, contact information, and interactive resource map to ensure our families receive the immediate and comprehensive support they require.

The top 10 most needed items at Dare to Care are:

• Peanut butter
• Soup
• Canned fruit
• Beans
• Rice
• Tuna
• Cereal
• Fruit juice
• Pasta
• Canned vegetables

FCHS Staff Highlights

• Congratulations to our FCHS Recipients of the following 2025 Baird Excellence Award Winners:
  • Dr. Nicolas–Principal Award
  • Ms. Tonia Wiggins–JCTC Foundation Counselor Award
  • Mr. Justin Brown–Teacher Award
  • Our English II PLC–High School PLC Award (Professional Learning Community)
• Congratulations to our Choir Director Mrs. Talor Byrd who was featured in Today’s Woman Now in October!
• Congratulations to our Counselor, Keturah Wright who was selected as the JCPS Counselor of the Year!

FCHS Student Highlights

• Congratulations to Aliete Yanes Medina: This past week, Aliete was a member of the Kentucky team, formed by high schoolers from across JCPS, competed in the world’s largest biosynthetic competition, the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM), hosted in Paris, and brought home a Gold Medal. Their project involved creating a biosensor to detect harmful chemicals linked to cancer growth. They won the whole thing! Of the whole world!
• Senior Jenna Hayden and Sophomore Brooklyn Ansert selected for Volleyball All District
• Senior Tina Avritt and Junior Lanie Breedlove selected for Volleyball All Region
• Senior Carmen Guerrero placed 4th among all JCPS runners and finished 23rd overall in a field of 366 competitors; she also set a new Fern Creek school record for girls with a remarkable time of 19:41.
• Our Bubba’s 33 Student-Athletes of the Month for October were Girl’s Soccer, Junior, Carlie Ray and Football’s, Junior, Kyeshon Young
• Congrats to our Advanced Musical Theatre Students who competed at KTA Northwest Regionals! We are going to STATE!
• We took home:
  • Best Direction Award
  • Best Ensemble Award
  • All-Star Actor Award for Sophomore Zyon Watkins
  • Region Finalist–1 of only 2 schools selected to move on to STATE in November
• Our Senior Business Students took on the Business Beyond Profit challenge–creating profitable companies that also make a positive impact on their communities. They tackled the housing shortage and food insecurity to developing eco-friendly products and showcased incredible creativity and purpose in their projects. We are so proud of these students and their presentations to our community partners and panelists.
• Congratulations to our 2025-26 JCPS All County Orchestra Students:
  • Freshman, Angel Sanchez Guerra–Principal Viola Chamber
  • Sophomore, Lia Krausen–Sinfonia
  • Sophomore, Aidan Phillips–Sinfonia
• Congrats to Senior Jenna Hayden and Junior Taniya Fowler for being selected to participate in the inaugural class of Junior Athletic Directors in JCPS.
• Congrats to Senior Sydney White and our theatre students on a successful production of Sydney’s work: “Woodstock: A Brief History!” We are so proud to produce one of our own student’s written wok and bring her vision to life!
• Congrats to our Boy’s Soccer Team–District 24 Champions!
• Congratulations to our 2025-26 JCPS All County Honor Choir Students:
  • Senior, Ysabella Ababat
  • Senior, Bradley Cunningham
  • Sophomore, Alexander Manwani
  • Junior, Andrew Smith

FCHS Athletics

From the FCHS Director of Athletics and Activities, Troy Johnson

Tigers Wrap Up a Successful Fall Season, Gear Up for Winter Competition

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, the Fern Creek Tigers proudly close the chapter on an inspiring Fall athletics season and look ahead to the excitement of Winter sports.

This past season brought memorable moments across all sports, with several teams and individuals overcoming challenges and reaching new milestones.

Despite not having a single home game this year due to field construction, both the Girls' and Boys' Soccer Teams had excellent seasons. The Girls' Soccer Team showed remarkable improvement from previous years, signaling a bright future ahead. The Boys' Soccer Team continued its strong tradition by capturing another District Championship — a testament to their resilience and competitive spirit, especially while competing exclusively on the road.

Our Volleyball Team also made noise in what's considered one of the toughest districts in the region. They clinched a victory in the regional tournament — a feat not accomplished in over a decade. Huge congratulations to Coach Tabor and the entire team for their perseverance and growth!

In Cross Country, standout runner Carmen Guerrero delivered an exceptional performance at the KHSAA State Championship. She placed 4th among all JCPS runners and finished 23rd overall in a field of 366 competitors. Carmen also set a new Fern Creek school record for girls with a remarkable time of 19:41. Her hard work and drive are an inspiration to the entire Tiger family.

The Football Team had a powerful moment to cap their season — finally getting the chance to play on their home turf at Veterans' Stadium. In front of an energetic home crowd, the Tigers wasted no time making a statement. On the first play from scrimmage, they exploded for a 75-yard touchdown, setting the tone for a dominant 49-0 victory over Southern. If you weren’t able to see the renovated Veterans’ Stadium this season, don’t worry — we plan to host a celebration next Fall once the stadium is completely finished, kicking off the 2026-27 Fall season in style.

Looking ahead, the Winter athletics season is just around the corner. Homecoming will be celebrated on January 30th vs. Iroquois, and Senior Night will take place on February 20th vs. Eminence.

Our student-athletes are gearing up for basketball, bowling, wrestling, swimming, and cheer leading, and the gyms are buzzing with energy and anticipation.

We invite all alumni and supporters to stay connected, cheer us on, and celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible student-athletes. Keep an eye out for schedules, athlete highlights, and ways to get involved through volunteering or supporting our booster programs.

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Let’s carry this momentum into Winter and make the season one to remember!
Go Tigers!