Monday, June 6, 2011

11 Turn Tassels on May 20th

















Grace Christian Academy help commencement excercises for 11 seniors on Friday, May 20th at the Perry Gymnasium. Upper School Principal Steve Murr welcomed everyone followed by an opening prayer from Pastor Russell Carlisle. Special music was performed by senior Sydney Harrell and Jeff Eeningenburg.



Class President Taylor McDonald presented the annual Bob Jones Benaiah Medallion to the 2011 Senior Class President, Christina Greene. A saluatatory address was given by both T.J. Carlisle and Tad Young, followed by the valedictory address from Taylor McDonald.
President and CEO of Ponder of Ponder Enterprises and publisher of The Donalsonville News, Dan Ponder gave the graduation address. Ponder who served in the Georgia House of Representatives for several years and grew up on a farm, said education is a key to unlock many doors. "For many years, I have said that the problems here in Southwest Georgia can only be solved by ourselves and that it could only be done through education. You are part of my hope for the future," Ponder told the graduates.


The presentation of diplomas were given out by Upper School Principal Steve Murr and School Board Chairman Erwin Harrell. A slide-show presentation celebrating each of the seniors was enjoyed by all the family and friends at the end of the ceremony. Closing prayer was given by Pastor Andy McQuaid.

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