Seniors honored, from left: Bella Weyer, Joy Chandler, Liam Healy, Jack Brigham, Ronald Daniels, Isaac Tekie, and Colby Dunbar.
Trish Watson
Alumni News
GGCA Alumni Alvin Lewis broke the Long Jump record for Hood College with a 21 foot 10 inch jump recently.
He also ran a new personal best and 3rd fastest in school history for a 60 meter dash in 7.29 seconds. Alvin has played 4 seasons of soccer for Hood College. He graduates in May 2020.
To read more about Alvin’s accomplishments: https://hoodathletics.com/news/2020/1/17/mens-track-and-field-lewis-wins-sets-record-at-lvc.aspx
Justin Lynch scores 1000 points!
On January 23, 2020, in a game against Covenant Life, Justin Lynch scored his 1000th point to become the 16th Eagle to score 1000 points in their career.
Varsity Boys Win Cecil College Christmas Tournament
After losing to Elkton High School in double overtime last year, GGCA came back to win the tournament this year. Although the Eagles were outsized, they were not outhustled.
James Carter won the tournament MVP.
Jack Brigham was named to all tournament team.
Alumni Night & Unveiling of 1000 Point Banners
On November 26th we welcomed back over 60 alumni to compete against each other in basketball games. It was a special night where we honored 15 players who have scored over 1000 points in their GGCA high school careers. It was a packed house and a great family night, celebrating our heritage and history as a school and honoring the players‘ accomplishments. To see more photos of the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/
Varsity Boys Soccer Season
Congratulations to our boys’ varsity soccer team for a great season. It was a rebuilding year after graduating so many seniors. Although we lost in the championship games of both the MIAC and the States it was a great accomplishment to make it that far. A special shout out to the players who were selected to the all-conference team:
MIAC 1st team selection: Colby Dunbar, Ronald Daniels;
2nd team: Jehu Vandiver, Isaac Tekie;
Honorable mention: James Carter and those selected to play in the all star game vs. MACSAC.
Congratulations to Bella Weyer & Isabelle Morales
Bella and Isabelle represented MIAC in the All Star game!
The following players were voted to the MIAC All Conference Team for the season:
MIAC 1st Team selection – Bella Weyer;
2nd Team – Isabelle Morales & Isabelle Singh;
Honorable Mention – Natalia Cannon.
Jon Cook
Jon teaches in GGCA’s middle school. Born and raised in Maryland, he attended GGCA through 8th grade before continuing his education at Maryland Bible College and Seminary.
He completed his practicum in Budapest, Hungary, where he discovered a passion for teaching at Greater Grace International School, spending several years there leading the youth group and serving as chaplain. He has also served as a youth pastor for a Korean congregation.
Annette Bednez | Elementary Music
Annette possesses a BA in music education and has over 30 years of experience teaching vocal, general, and instrumental music. GGCA welcomes her back as the elementary school music teacher. Her love for music and ministry is contagious and has motivated many students to explore what God has planned for them in music ministry. God has used music mightily in her life and she believes the same can happen to any student!
Jon Saboe
Jon grew up in the mountains of North Idaho near the Canadian border and began performing jazz piano while in high school. After studying astrophysics and linguistics at Whitman College, he pursued music at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and earned a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
He has been active in music, outreach, and education through his church, where he met his wife, Valory. Jon is a regular guest lecturer and substitute at Maryland Bible College and Seminary and helped found the popular “Science Guys” series.
Jon has taught music at Goucher College, provides private piano instruction at Artist Academy, and is a frequent speaker at the Frederick Maryland Creation Society. He currently teaches high school science and technology.