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This summer, Grace Christian Academy's Spanish teacher earned her Master's Degree in Spanish Language and Culture from the prestigious University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain, while spending the past two summers fully immersed in the language, culture, and people that have shaped her lifelong passion for Spanish.
![GCA Honors Julia Radford and Isaiah Pointer with 2026 Portrait of a Graduate Honor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780257650/gcaramsorg/ikxrzzzumcaq1rzm3uie/IntheNewsPhotos-19_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780257650/gcaramsorg/ikxrzzzumcaq1rzm3uie/IntheNewsPhotos-19_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780257650/gcaramsorg/ikxrzzzumcaq1rzm3uie/IntheNewsPhotos-19_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780257650/gcaramsorg/ikxrzzzumcaq1rzm3uie/IntheNewsPhotos-19_1.png","width":1080}])
During this year’s Commencement Ceremony, Grace Christian Academy proudly recognized two outstanding members of the Class of 2026 with the annual Portrait of a Graduate Award.
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Grace Christian Academy is proud to celebrate alumnus Riley King and the incredible accomplishments he has achieved during his time at Carson-Newman University and beyond.
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Grace Christian Academy is proud to celebrate Caroline Lay on being selected to serve on the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Student Advisory Committee for the 2026–27 school year.
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Grace Christian Academy’s Scholars Bowl teams delivered an outstanding performance at the East Tennessee Christian Schools Scholars’ Bowl, held April 17, placing first in the High School division and second in the Middle School division.
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Grace Christian Academy is proud to celebrate Addie Anders and Kaden Webber on their recent graduation from Youth Leadership Knoxville, a prestigious program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in our community.
![GCA Choir Earns Top Honors at San Diego Heritage Festival, Invited to Carnegie Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775502737/gcaramsorg/zy0x6nebq0gs8mw79lfu/IntheNewsPhotos-19.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775502737/gcaramsorg/zy0x6nebq0gs8mw79lfu/IntheNewsPhotos-19.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775502737/gcaramsorg/zy0x6nebq0gs8mw79lfu/IntheNewsPhotos-19.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775502737/gcaramsorg/zy0x6nebq0gs8mw79lfu/IntheNewsPhotos-19.png","width":1080}])
Grace Christian Academy’s Choir Program returned from the WorldStrides Performing Arts Heritage Festival in San Diego with outstanding achievements, unforgettable experiences, and a clear reminder of God’s faithfulness throughout the journey.
![GCA Alumnus Collin Campbell Called to Ministry, Ordained as Youth and Families Pastor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774819309/gcaramsorg/hzbdyqlkztjzohdncjra/IntheNewsPhotos-17.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774819309/gcaramsorg/hzbdyqlkztjzohdncjra/IntheNewsPhotos-17.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774819309/gcaramsorg/hzbdyqlkztjzohdncjra/IntheNewsPhotos-17.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774819309/gcaramsorg/hzbdyqlkztjzohdncjra/IntheNewsPhotos-17.png","width":1080}])
Grace Christian Academy is proud to celebrate alumnus Collin Campbell (Class of 2021) as he steps into full-time ministry, recently being ordained and serving as the Youth and Families Pastor at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg.
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Grace Christian Academy is proud to announce the addition of Coach John Cash as Head Volleyball Coach and Samantha White as Assistant Coach—a dynamic father-daughter duo bringing a powerful combination of elite experience, leadership, and Christ-centered mentorship to the GCA volleyball program.