For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20
April 22, 2018
Warrior Golf Classic Postponed until May 7
The  forecast is calling for heavy rain tomorrow, Monday, April 23rd,  so we have made the decision to postpone our  Warrior Golf Classic until Monday, May 7th at the Cross Creek Golf Club.

The tournament schedule will remain the same:
11:30 am:  Lunch and Warrior Challenge prizes
1:00 pm:  Shotgun Start
Following the tourney:  Golf awards and Superticket challenges

Warrior Challenge Celebration Planned
WOW! Our Warriors Raised Over $100,000
...and now it is time to C E L E B R A T E!

Warrior Challenge Celebration
Friday, April 27, 2018
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Warrior Cafetorium

We asked our students, families and friends to help us raise money to support
Oconee Christian Academy's commitment to provide a college- prep
Christian education to the students God brings to our school.

Your response has been OVERWHELMING!
We want to show our appreciation, and celebrate your support.

We will tell you now that we crossed the $100,000 mark, and on Friday we will announce the final totals for our Warrior Golf Classic and the Class Drive, as well as the class and individual fund raising winners.

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE GOD'S BLESSING FOR OUR FAITHFULNESS!
Warrior Challenge Golf Classic Sponsors
Warrior Sponsors ($2,500)
Dean and Margie Burton
Lex and Cora Burton
Joe and Debbie Chapa
Shane Clardy
Drew and Dianne Collins
Bob Giblin
Tim and Jennifer Hanke
Robert Helms
Lenard Rogers
Charles and Cathy Sewell
Bob and Lynn Stein

Shot Sponsors ($250)
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op
Golden Corner Dental Associates
Industrial Motor Service
JDavis Construction
Johnstone Supply
Southern Scapes of Oconee
Upstate Insurance of Oconee Inc.
Upstate Orthodontics
Webb Heating and Air
Regina Bolt
Todd Curlee
John and Pat Dilworth
Ralph and Nancy Frey
Paul and Susan Johanson
Darrell Kanady
Kip & Kim Miller
Donnie Nix
Dexter Robinson
William and Kathleen Swinney
Event Sponsors ($1,000)
Clardy Real Estate
Pittman Heating and Air

Hole Sponsors ($500)
Auto Body Express
Blue Ridge Electric Company
JMA Design
Ken's Thriftee Pharmacy
Oakway Tractor
Procomm
The Paint Place
Tri County Ace Builders Supply
Frank Alexander
Chris Bateman
James & Anna Boggs
Ted and Cheryl Cherry
David and Judd Oyler
Mark & Anna Pittman
William and Holly Ricketson
Kay Smith
Joe and Danielle Valdez
Frank and Bee Ventura
Allen White
Lunch Order for April 30 - May 4
Monday, April 30
Ingles

Tuesday, May 1
Chick-fil-A

Wednesday, May 2
Subway
Thursday, May 3
Schlotzsky's

Friday, May 4
Papa Johns
Continue to Reenroll Online
It is time to make your commitment for the 2018-2019 academic year at Oconee Christian Academy.

To reenroll online,
  1. Go to Gradelink.com
  2. On right side, click LOGIN (Use the FAMILY account)
  3. Enter School Code: 749
  4. Enter Your user name and password
  5. On left side, click tab Reenroll
  6. Follow the instructions and enter information. All areas in red boxes are required. You will not be able to continue to the next page until you complete all required information.
  7. When finished, click Submit

Your reenrollment will be approved when the online process is complete and your reenrollment fees are PAID.

If you have more than one student to reenroll, choose the next student under Now Viewing at the top of the page, then follow the same process.

If you have questions, please email Linda Zeagler:
Warrior Athletics
Ethan Holland, an eighth grade Oconee Christian student is the news reporter for the Warrior athletic program, working with Athletic Director Dennis (Hack) Steele. Ethan will also write Warrior Spotlights for publication in the Warrior Weekly.

Warrior Sports Review: April 16 - 20
by Ethan Holland

The golf team beat Powdersville on April 17 th by a score of 192-208 at Smithfields Country Club. Knox Whiten was the medalist with 45 strokes. Silas Strawderman and Caleb Woolbright both shot a 48. On April 19 th , the team defeated Rabun Gap, GA by a score of 171-183. Knox Whiten was medalist with a round of 38.

The baseball beat Eagle Ridge at Salem by a score of 24-8. On April 19 th , the baseball team lost to Hampton Park 9-7 in Greenville.

The girls soccer team lost to Hampton Park on April 16 th in Greenville by a score of 4-0. The team beat Rabun Gap at home on April 17 th in overtime. The game ended 2-2 after overtime. OCA won on penalty kicks 2-1. Abigail Malphrus and Emma Nicholson both scored goals for OCA. Finally, the team lost a conference game at home to Oakwood 3-2 on April 19 th .


This Week in Warrior Athletics
by Ethan Holland

 This week the teams head into the last week of the regular season. The golf team will be at home against Pendleton on Tuesday, April 24 th and will finish the regular season on the road at Stephens County, GA on Thursday, April 26 th .

The baseball team hosts Fountain Inn in the final conference game on Tuesday, April 24 th at 4:30 PM. The team will honor their Senior players after the game. The team will finish up the season with a home game against Haywood Christian School on Friday, April 25 th at 5 pm.

The soccer team will host Westgate on Monday, April 23 rd at 5 PM in their final conference game of the year. On Tuesday, April 24 th, the team will host Greenville Classical Academy at 4:30 PM and will honor the Senior players after the game. 
Warrior Spotlight: Emmie Malphrus and Silas Strawderman
by Ethan Holland
Ethan : So Emmie, what sports have you played while at OCA?

Emmie : “I’ve played volleyball and soccer.”

Ethan : What do you do to prepare for a game? Do you have any pregame routines?

Emmie : “No, not really. I really just hang out with my teammates and we just get each other excited.”

Ethan : So, do you have a favorite pregame meal you like to eat?

Emmie : “Um, not really. I guess I like to eat gummy bears before a game.”

Ethan : What music do you like to listen to?

Emmie : “My favorite music is Christian, country, and pop stuff.”

Ethan : What is the biggest lesson you learned while playing sports at OCA?

Emmie : “It’s definitely teamwork. You have to work together as one unit instead of just doing everything on your own. So just working with my teammates has been great.”

Ethan : What is your favorite memory of playing sports at OCA?

Emmie : “My favorite memory is when we played Oakwood this year and I scored my first goal.”

Ethan : Do you have a favorite quote:

Emmie : “Um, I don’t have a favorite quote, but my favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your paths.”

Ethan : Emmie, do you have any plans after you graduate from OCA?

Emmie : “Yes, I want to go to Clemson University and get a degree from there. Then, I really like photography and I want to start my own photography business.”
Ethan : So, Silas, what sports have you played while at OCA?

Silas : I've played soccer, basketball, cross country, and golf.

Ethan : Do you have any pregame routines?

Silas : Usually, I'll listen to music and try to relax and just be calm.

Ethan : Speaking of music, are there any specific songs you like?

Silas : No, it's just generally relaxing music.

Ethan : Is there a pregame meal you like to eat before a game?

Silas : Chick-Fil-A is pretty good.

Ethan : So, Silas, what is the biggest lesson you have learned while playing sports?

Silas : The biggest lesson is that practice makes perfect.

Ethan : What is your favorite memory of playing sports while at OCA?

Silas : Probably the first time golf won the state championship.

Ethan : So do you have any plans for when you graduate?

Silas : I'll go to Clemson and major in engineering.

Ethan : So, Silas, what is your favorite quote?

Silas : "Darkness can't drive out darkness, only light can do that."
                  - Martin Luther King Jr.

Inclement Weather Make-up Day
Monday, May 7 has been designated as inclement weather make-up days. Please plan to attend school on this day!