Grace Christian Academy

Friday, February 4, 2011

Young & Bennet - 2011 STAR Student & Teacher

Congratulations to Tad Young for being selected as the 2011 GCA STAR Student and to Mrs. Kathy Bennett for being selected as his STAR Teacher. Tad is the son of Karl and Faye Young. Tad is a member of the National Honor Society, he is an Eagle Scout and was recently named Daughter of the American Revolution's Good Citizen Award recipient. Young wants to complete an associate's degree at Bainbridge College and then transfer to Berry College or Georgia Southern University to pursue a chemical or physical science degree and eventually become an engineer.

Winter Formal Set for March 4th

The 2011 GCA Winter Formal has been set for Friday, March 4th. The Winter Formal is a fun dance for GCA's Middle Schoolers (6th - 8th grades) and will be an exciting event for our students! More details will be released soon..... Winter Formal tickets are now on sale in the office.

McDonald Attends NYL State Conference

Congratulations to Grant McDonald for being nominated and selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership State Conference (NYLSC) in Atlanta December 9th - 12, 2010. Grant was nominated by his teachers and selected based on his strong academic record, leadership skills and interest in civic participation.

The NYLSC is a unique, life-changing experience specifically geared toward 8th and 9th grade students readying for this critical phase in their life. The intese four-day curriculum focuses on eight core leadership power tools. Those tools are communication, conflict resolution, decision making, goal setting, group dynamics, leadership techniques, project management and self awareness. Grant joins other scholars from Grace who have previously attended: Emily Hiers, Jana Simmons, Taylor McDonald, Christina Greene, Abbey Smith, JD Poole, and other Grace graduates. These young leaders gain maturity, depth of character, and new found leadership skills to bring home and share with their school and community.

JHS Promotes - Box Top For Education

Did you know, you can help make a difference for your school by saving "Box Tops". By savings, cutting, and turning in your Box Tops, GCA can earn big money. GCA's National Junior Honor Society will be promoting the Box Top program and sponsoring a contest between the grades to encourage everyone to save. Prizes/Reward will be given! Look for more information to come.....

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Lady Cougars win Homecoming Game

Coach Mike Harrell's Grace Christian Academy Lady Cougars defeated Valdosta's Highland Christian Academy Lady Eagles 51-19 Friday, January 28th in their annual homecoming game at Perry Memorial Gymnasium. It was Brock Bailey's night to shine. She scored a game-high 20 points and later in the night was crowned homecoming queen. "The girls did a great job in the homecoming victory," Coach Mike Harrell said. "Brock Bailey was back to her old self scoring and the rest of the girls also stepped up. "We played great defense and that is what wins games."

Bailey is approaching 1,500 career points for Grace Christian, which would be the second highest total ever in the school's history, Coach Harrell said. Behind Bailey in the Lady Cougars scoring column were Rachel Harrell with 10 and Emma Heard with nine. Also contributing to the victory were Jocelyn Jacobs with four, Shelby Woodrum with two, and Perra Harrell with two.
** This article was written by Joe Crine and ran in the Post Searchlight on Saturday, February 5th.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Brock Bailey 2011 Homcoming Queen

More Funny Photos

Homecoming - Cougar Spirit Day

Homecoming - Talent Show

Friday, January 28, 2011

Homecoming - Fav. Book Character

Homecoming - Pajama Day

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Lady Cougars Lose Close One!

The GCA Lady Cougars, coached by Mike Harrell, dropped a close 33-31 decision to the Open Bible Christian School Lady Warriors from Valdosta on Tuesday, January 25th at home. Leading the way for coach Harrell's Grace team were Rachel Harrell with 17 points. She was followed by Brock Bailey with 7 and Emma Heard with 4. * * This article was written by Joe Crine and published in the Jan. 28th edition of the Post Searchlight.