Lauryn Baker, GCA Senior, graduated from the National Student Leadership University this summer after taking her third and final course in London, Oxford, and Normandy.

In 2018 Lauryn began the Student Leadership University program, which provides young believers the opportunity to develop their leadership through events, speakers, career opportunities, and teaching.

In June, 73 students, from 16 schools, in grades K-6, participated in STEM camp.  This weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for fun, open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more. 

“I am eager for the fall as GCA will invest in more STEM education resources.  We are adding a new K-8 STEM teacher and lab for students and look forward to seeing how God uses this role to expand our students thinking and problem solving abilities.” Amy Henderson K-8 principal said.

Grace Christian Academy is pleased to announce the 2007 and 2008 South Carolina High School Coach of the Year, Brent Walsh, as the Upper School Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics.  Coach Walsh, with almost 20 years in coaching, has extensive college experience at College of Charleston and UNC Asheville.

Help us welcome Coach Walsh, his wife Jenny, and their three children, Gideon (10), Eden (7), Simeon (4).  

Congratulations to our own Bri Baker, rising Senior, and Ali Morris, recent 2022 graduate and Western Carolina volleyball commit. Both were nominated for Knox News Athlete of the Year! They recently attended the Knox News Sports Awards at the Tennessee Theatre.

GCA announces Marcus Gilligard as Director of Athletics. Marcus served as Director of Athletics for Victory Christian Center School in Charlotte, NC, and has 14 years of coaching, administrative, and teaching experience in Christian education. He holds state and national championship athletic titles and has worked with many student-athletes transitioning to college athletics in a variety of sports. Most recently while he obtained his master's of coaching, Marcus served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for University of the Cumberlands, with the team earning their 9^thconsecutive national tournament appearance.

Help us welcome Marcus, his wife Kristin, and two boys Aziah and Jeremyah.

Congratulations to Noah Bruin, 2022 GCA graduate, for receiving a Rotary Club of Knoxville Scholarship.  Noah was one of three students to be awarded a $20,000 scholarship. He is pictured with Rotary Club Scholarship Chair, Jennifer Sepaniak.  Noah plans to attend UT Knoxville in the fall and major in Kinesiology and minor in Communications. 

The Grace Christian Academy family is excited to welcome Matt Mercer as the new Head of School! Mr. Mercer officially began his work as Head of School on June 1, 2022, and shared some important communication about his priorities and upcoming initiatives.

Enjoy hearing from our new leader in the most recent post on the GCA Blog!

Congratulations to rising senior, Bri Baker, on her state championship win for the second year in the row in the 300M hurdles. Bri also set a new personal record in that event going from a 45.53 to a 44.75 while meeting one of her personal goals. Additionally, Bri placed sixth at the state meet in her new event, discus.

What an amazing finish to an outstanding season. We're so proud of you, Bri!