Washington Trip - Sign up NOW for '09 Prices

There is still time to sign up for our Christian Discoveries trip at 2009 Prices. The Trip is scheduled for March 1 - 7, 2010 for all GCA High School students.
Exciting stops will include Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, Williamsburg & Jamestown. Great News.... We have 35 already registered!! Due to such a great response, the company has decided to extend the deadline for 2009 rates to August 1st. To take advantage of the 2009 prices you must register online or by mail @ http://www.christiandiscoveries.org/.
For more information please contact Kathy Bennett at kcbennett@hughes,.net or 758-6495.

Summer Reading

Mrs. Bennett's summer reading list is now available. Follow the link to download the book list and book report format. Enjoy!

Cross Country Training Has Begun!

June 4, 2009 – GCA’s new Cross Country Program is off to a “roaring” start! Nineteen runners crawled out of bed to join Coach Julie Harris and Coach Elizabeth Simmons for the 6:30 a.m. training sessions at the YMCA. Participants during the initial week included: Brock Bailey, Sydnee Harrell, Ladson Simmons, Caylin Walsingham, Melissa Mills, Merrianna Parker, Shellby Woodrum, Kelsey Harrell, Kyle Harris, Bryce McQuaid, Paul Randall Soden, Jackson Harrell, Bo Bailey, Aaron Carraway, Josh Carnes, Chase Harris, Austin McQuaid, Alex Ward, and Brent Warr. Caylin, Kyle, Aaron, Josh and Chase led the way with perfect attendance for the entire week. Training will resume again on Monday while plans are being made for the teams’ inaugural Fall 2009 season. Jump-start your morning with a run! Please feel free to contact either Coach Harris or Coach Simmons for details.

GCA, Inc. Receives 501(c)(3) Status

We are happy to report that Grace Christian Academy, Inc. has officially received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service and that contributions made to the school are now deductible under section 170 of the code. The effective date of exemption was made retro-active to July 2002.

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!!

Whigham Receives Full Scholarship

Congratulations to Senior, Tatiana Whigham for receiving a 4-year, full scholarship to Auburn University courtesy of the U.S. Army. Durning Awards Day on Thursday, Titiana was presented a check for $93,648 representing the value of her education at A.U. Congrats Tatiana! We are so proud of you!!

Ward Receives Athletic Director's Award

Congratulations goes to Senior Jon Ward for being selected to receive GCA highest sports honor, the Athletic Director's Awards. Jon was presented this award on May 12th at the annual Cougar Sports Banquet by Athletic Director, Justin Gravlee. Congratulations Jon!!

Soccer & Boys Basketball Awards

Basketball: Seniors Anthony Henderson and Leonard Sheppard were honored as teh Co-MVP's for the year. The Coaches Award went to Jarad Long and Jon Ward received the Character and Most Improved Award.

Soccer: Offensive Player of the Year went to Marcus King, Jon Ward received the Defensive Player award and Kyle Harris was named the MVP of the Region Champion Varsity Soccer Team. Congratulations Guys for a great season!

Henderson Receives Academic Award

Congratulations to Senior, Anthony Henderson for being honored with The Academic Award for his stellar academic career throughout his high school career at GCA.

Other Award Winners:

Volleyball - Brock Bailey was named the Most Valuable Player on offense and Emma Heard was selected MVP on defense. Alex McLendon was the Most Improved and Mogan Baker received the award for leadership.

Cheerleading: Sydney Harrell won the Coaches Award for the Varsity Squad and Shelby Woodrum won the Coaches award for the JV Squad. Sloane Wiggins took away The Warriors Heart Award and Perra Harrell was selected as the Rookie Of The Year.

Girls Basketball: Defensive Player of the Year went to Logan Worsham and Brock Bailey was awarded the MVP award. The Most Improved Player was Jocelyn Jacobs and the Coaches Award for Leadership went to Ladson Simmons.

J.V. Basketball: T.J. Carlisle was honored with the Most Improved Award. The Best Offensive player was Paul Randall Soden and the Defensive player was Marcus King.

Softball: Award winners were Brock Bailey with the Coaches Award; Jessica Register received the Top Bat Award; and Morgan Baker and Emma Heard received the Co-Defensive players of the year.

Baseball: Tyler Friday and Taylor McDonald were selected as Co-MVP's; T.J. Carlisle won the Most Improved and Grand McDonald received the Workhorse Award.

6th Graders Explore Starfish

After completing a study on invertebrates, Mrs. Smith’s 6th grade class had the unique opportunity on May 14th to dissect starfish which is an invertebrate animal in the phylum Echinodermata. Mrs. Smith noted that it was a challenge to host a lab for 22 students who have never dissected before but thanks to some great parent volunteers it made it very doable. This year, GCA chose to invest money, time and resources to fund exciting science experiments along with giving our Science Lab an Extreme Makeover. It has certainly been money well spent as we all know science in a textbook is important but backing it up with hands-on experiments really brings science to life.

Boosterthon $$ Due Tuesday, May 12th

Please take time this weekend to round up your final pledges from the Boosterthon Fun Run. We have had 87% of the pledges collected, but we would love to reach 100%.
Thank You...Thank You...to everyone for making this the best Spring fundraiser ever!!

Baseball Team makes Final Four

After two great games this past weekend in Panama City, the GCA Baseball team placed second in the Region and won a slot in the Final Four this weekend in Loxley, AL.
Good luck guys!!

All Conference Baseball & Softball

Congratulations to Tyler Friday, Taylor McDonald, Emma Heard, Brock Bailey, and Jessica Register for being named All Conference this past weekend in Panama City, FL.

Way to Go!!!!

Baseball/Softball Regionals this Weekend

Good Luck to the GCA Baseball team and the GCA Lady Cougars Softball team as they travel to Panama City to participate in the PCC Regional Tournament this weekend!!