York Attends Governor's Sendoff and Luncheon

From The Post Searchlight 6/13/18

Governor Nathan Deal held a Military Academy Send Off at the State Capital, followed with a luncheon at the Capital City Club on June 5, 2018 for the 130 high school seniors from across the State of Georgia who received appointments and will be entering the five U.S. military service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, and USNA) this summer.

One of the attendees was recent GCA graduate, John York, who will be entering the USMMA at the end of June.

The speaker at the Send Off was Brigadier General Diana Holland; a distinguish graduate of the USMA (Class of 1990). Her military service includes tours in Germany, Iraq (Operation of Freedom), Afghanistan (three tours), and Commandant of Cadets at the USMA. Her awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters Medal and the Combat Action Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, the German Parachutist Badge, and the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal. She is currently serving as the Commander US Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division.

2016 Senior Drape/Formal Pictures

Exciting Morning - Cap & Gown Photos for our Graduates!!

Congratulations to our 2016 

K-5 and Seniors graduates.  

This morning they took one more step in their academic adventure.....

Cap and Gown Photos 

Exciting morning for all!

GCA Graduates 11

Congrats to our 2014 Graduates:
Felix Amaya, Kendi Castoro, Taylor Cumbie, Haley Grier, Zyreese Guy,
Jackson Harrell, Hannah Hatcher, Ben Holden, Garvis Kelly,
Melissa Mills, and Brent Noble.

Brent Noble was awarded the GISA Sports Award and
Felix Amaya was awarded the Volunteer Service Award.

Junior, Brent Warr was presented the Bob Jones University Benaiah Medallion
by last year's winner and the Senior Class President, Hannah Hatcher

Valedictorian, Kendi Castoro give her fairwell Address

Salutatorian Hannah Hatcher gives her Address

Special Music by the Boy's Quartet - Anders Austinson,
Josiah Austinson, Zyreese Guy and Ben Holden

Graduation Address was given by Dr. Tonya Strickland,
V.P. for Academic Affairs at Bainbridge State College

2013 Graduates

Graduates:  Bryce McQuaid, Dustin Vickers, Jasmin Kelly,
Beth Ann Hodges, Phillip Bowen and Ashston Anderson

Valedictorian Bryce McQuaid and Salutatorian Beth Ann Hodges

Steve Murr gives the Graduation Address

Rising Senior, Hannah Hatcher, receives the
Bob Jones University Benaiah Medallion

Congratulations GCA Seniors

2012 GCA Seniors - Kishan Pate, Lauren Carraway, Mary Ann Adams, Stephanie Mills, Katie Harrell,
Caylin Walsingham, Jocelyn Jacobs, Alex McLendon, Abbey Smith, Kyle Harris, Bailey Bristow,
Emma Heard, Wyatt Mentry, Dalton Boyd and Leah Smith.

Congratulations 2011 Graduates

Congratulations to the 2011 Seniors.....Brock Bailey, Kenneth Burke, T.J. Carlisle, Nolan Freeman, Sidney Harrell, Sara Hodges, Marcus King, Taylor McDonald, Ladson Simmons, Sloane Wiggins and Tad Young.

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.

K5 Graduation...."Camping Out of Kindergarten

Mrs. Flowers and Mrs. Williams' Kindergarten classes hosted their Graduation Ceremony last night in the Gym. This year's theme was "Camping out of Kindergarten" and the kids did an amazing job singing several songs, reciting several poems along with the Preamble of the Constitution and the Ten Commandments. A wonderful slide show was presented along with the Procession of Graduates and awarding of the diplomas. Great job Mrs. Flowers and Mrs. Williams.....precious evening!

Congratulations Graduates!!!

Meghan Lashley, Tatiana Whigham, Ashley Arthur,

John Ward, Leonard Sheppard, Anthony Henderson

and Jared Long!!

Good Luck & God Bless!!

Valedictorians & Salutatorian Announced

Grace Christian Academy is proud to announce our
Co-Valedictorians - Ronald Anthony Henderson II and Tatiana Monique Whigham and our Salutatorium, Jonathan Lewis Ward.

CONGRATULATIONS! We are so proud of you!!