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Grace Academy strongly believes in the value of service to others. Not only because of what it teaches our students as individuals, but because God commands us to do it!
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord" 1 Peter 4:10-11.
![College announcement for senior, Olivia Henry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711031047/gaknightsorg/jjxsdsu2qqwolso0pcxa/OliviaHenry.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711031047/gaknightsorg/jjxsdsu2qqwolso0pcxa/OliviaHenry.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711031047/gaknightsorg/jjxsdsu2qqwolso0pcxa/OliviaHenry.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711031047/gaknightsorg/jjxsdsu2qqwolso0pcxa/OliviaHenry.png","width":940}])
🎉📚 Congratulations, Olivia! 📚🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Olivia has made the exciting decision to attend Hagerstown Community College this Fall! 🎓 She will be embarking on her journey towards a degree in Secondary English Education, and we couldn't be prouder of her choice. 🍎✏️
![A picture of senior, Jake Barnhart celebrating his acceptance to Albright College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708705597/gaknightsorg/jvenf8ov69vtccfk4hf1/Website-StudentSpotlight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708705597/gaknightsorg/jvenf8ov69vtccfk4hf1/Website-StudentSpotlight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708705597/gaknightsorg/jvenf8ov69vtccfk4hf1/Website-StudentSpotlight.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708705597/gaknightsorg/jvenf8ov69vtccfk4hf1/Website-StudentSpotlight.png","width":940}])
Roark has become Washington County’s first player to be selected for the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program National Team. Roark's journey began with trials for the state team, and his exceptional skills caught the eye of scouts, propelling him to the regional team and ultimately landing him a spot on the prestigious national U13 boys roster.
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🎉🇺🇸 Congratulations to Alex Ferrell on a remarkable achievement! 🇺🇸🎉
The entire Grace Academy family is bursting with pride as we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Alex Ferrell for being accepted into the Marine Reserves as a Light Armored Vehicle Mechanic. This is a testament to Alex's dedication, commitment, and the outstanding qualities that have always defined him.
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🎉👨🎓 Exciting News! 🎓🎉
Join us in celebrating the incredible achievement of our senior, Jake Barnhart! 🌟 Jake has officially committed to Albright College, embarking on a thrilling journey towards a degree in Anthropology. 🌍📚
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Their senior year is well under way, and our seniors are very excited to share the opportunity that they are most looking forward to before graduation. From March 8-15, our seniors will be serving with La Mano of Hope in Quito, Ecuador.
Our senior missionary team will be working with La Mano of Hope to support and encourage the community of El Ejército in the Southern Andes region of Quito, Ecuador. Each day they will build relationships and share the gospel with the children of the community while assisting with a local soccer camp. They will also work alongside local pastors as they collect and distribute basic necessity items to the surrounding Quichua tribe. With each day that passes our seniors are growing more excited to go and serve the Lord by caring for these people in a small but crucial way.