LBC Echo Fall 2023 - 13

2023 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
Sharon Roper
L
ancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School is pleased to announce that
Sharon Roper ('88) has been named the 2023 Alumnus of the Year.
An Elementary Education major at LBC, Sharon went on to earn a master's degree in
Educational Leadership from Regent University in 1995. Today, she is the High School Principal
at Fredericksburg Christian School (FCS), where she's served since her LBC graduation 35 years
ago. Past positions have also included Dean of Students, Director of Development, Athletic
Director, Guidance Counselor, Physical Education Teacher and Elementary Teacher. Multiple
members of her family also teach and lead at FCS.
" I chose LBC, " Sharon says, " because I wanted to prepare for a life of service, and LBC gave me
the skills necessary to serve the Lord at FCS. " She especially appreciates that LBC's " foundation is
God's Word as the infallible Word of God. "
Sharon says her LBC education continues to impact her leadership. " I use my LBC training every
day as I lead students and staff. Training in the LBC classrooms, as an LBC Resident Assistant
and as an LBC athlete all have contributed to the excellent experiences and training I received. "
An LBC Corporation Member, Sharon is also very active at Spotswood Baptist Church, where
she has taught Sunday School in the past. FCS is also active in the Fredericksburg community,
and she enjoys serving with her students in each ministry the school supports.
" I am honored to be named as the 2023 LBC Alumnus of the Year, but all glory goes to the
Lord, " Sharon says. " I have been blessed by growing up in a family that has a rich Christian
heritage and modeled for me what it means to live a life of service to the Lord. Ministering for
35 years at the same Christian school is truly a privilege. I look forward to many more years of
service to the Lord as I remain obedient to Him. "
" I am honored
to be named
as the 2023
LBC Alumnus
of the Year,
but all glory
goes to the
Lord "
- Sharon Roper
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