![GCA Golfers Head to Regional Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600884787/gcaramsorg/j3qvcjp4ayhpkzmbjtac/News_GolfRegional.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600884787/gcaramsorg/j3qvcjp4ayhpkzmbjtac/News_GolfRegional.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600884787/gcaramsorg/j3qvcjp4ayhpkzmbjtac/News_GolfRegional.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600884787/gcaramsorg/j3qvcjp4ayhpkzmbjtac/News_GolfRegional.png","width":940}])
Congratulations to GCA golfers Spencer "Noodle" Myers, Will Paul, Michael Human, Abigail Kelley, and Chloe Bash! These five golfers will compete in the regional championships on Tuesday, September 29 in Chattanooga.
![GCA Senior, Nic Bryant, Attains Pilot's Certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600780243/gcaramsorg/dzudfpw5tlwufq4pnafv/News_NicBryant.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600780243/gcaramsorg/dzudfpw5tlwufq4pnafv/News_NicBryant.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to GCA senior, Nic Bryant, on achieving his pilot's certificate! This remarkable goal is the culmination of many years of hard work, study, and practice.
![Coach Billy Wilson Hired as GCA Girls Varsity Basketball Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600704541/gcaramsorg/dg5t4yvpz1owzbmwsiuz/News_BillyWilson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600704541/gcaramsorg/dg5t4yvpz1owzbmwsiuz/News_BillyWilson.png","width":450}])
GCA is excited to announce the return and hire of Coach Billy Wilson as the GCA Girls Varsity Basketball Coach! Coach Wilson brings over 30 years of coaching experience and is familiar to many in the GCA community.
Welcome back, Coach Wilson!
![GCA Senior, Matthew Bringle, Named as "Young Man of the Year 2020"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600107495/gcaramsorg/rwcz8jlkddhgni3ywcno/News_MatthewBringle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600107495/gcaramsorg/rwcz8jlkddhgni3ywcno/News_MatthewBringle.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to GCA Senior, Matthew Bringle, on being voted Teen Board of Knoxville Young Man of the Year 2020! (Matthew is pictured far right.)
![GCA Flags Retired on September 11, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600106452/gcaramsorg/gpfmobnjpj8dkv881mna/News_FlagRetirement.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600106452/gcaramsorg/gpfmobnjpj8dkv881mna/News_FlagRetirement.png","width":450}])
A select group of middle and upper school students assisted with the retirement of American flags that were flown at the GCA Lower/Early Middle/Middle School and Upper School on Friday, September 11, 2020.
![Matt Mercer Joins Staff at Grace Baptist Church and Grace Christian Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600105005/gcaramsorg/aesushxvcohb60stv4if/News_MercerFamily.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600105005/gcaramsorg/aesushxvcohb60stv4if/News_MercerFamily.png","width":450}])
Grace Baptist Church and Grace Christian Academy are so pleased to announce that a familiar face has returned to the Grace community!
![Hurricane Relief Efforts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600088125/gcaramsorg/mz4pkrvuanyx9o3b7aqp/News_HurricaneRelief.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600088125/gcaramsorg/mz4pkrvuanyx9o3b7aqp/News_HurricaneRelief.png","width":450}])
Thank you to the Grace Baptist Church and Grace Christian Academy family for your generous donations of non-perishable items for the victims of Hurricane Laura.
![GCA Junior/Senior Retreat 2020 a Success!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599576304/gcaramsorg/zostrf1quvs6l2v6pe4i/News_JuniorSeniorRetreat.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599576304/gcaramsorg/zostrf1quvs6l2v6pe4i/News_JuniorSeniorRetreat.png","width":450}])
Thanks to the careful planning by the GCA Upper School staff, juniors and seniors were able to enjoy a modified, fun annual retreat on September 1-2 at the Eagle Rock in Maryville and on the GCA campus.
![Garrett Staley Named Smithbilt Homes 5Star Preps Player of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599229154/gcaramsorg/bfnh2mtn4wegyeawxaov/News_GarrettStaley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599229154/gcaramsorg/bfnh2mtn4wegyeawxaov/News_GarrettStaley.png","width":450}])
Garrett Staley Named Smithbilt Homes 5Star Preps Player of the Week
Defensive tackle, Garrett Staley, was named as the Smithbilt Homes 5Star Preps Player of the Week for his outstanding game against South-Doyle High School. GCA shut out South-Doyle 15-0 after a tough loss to them in 2019!
Congratulations to Garrett and the RAMS!
![Sophomore Pierce Browning Named PrepXtra Player of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599230803/gcaramsorg/kd4h1yhwxp1osp3x8rbs/News_PierceBrowning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599230803/gcaramsorg/kd4h1yhwxp1osp3x8rbs/News_PierceBrowning.png","width":450}])
Congratulations to GCA sophomore, Pierce Browning! He was named as the Male Athlete of the Week for the week of August 24-August 30. Pierce recorded nine catches for 132 yards and one touchdown in the GCA vs. South-Doyle game.
Way to go, Pierce! We're so proud of you!
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