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May 14, 2020
Volume 1
・Issue 37
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Dr. Don Larson's "Close-of-Year Address"
Close of Year, Increased Financial Aid, and Planning for Next Year
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2020 Yearbooks Available Now!
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Elementary / Middle School News
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~ Library ~
Please return all books.
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Upcoming Events
May 20 - Drive-by Goodbye
(7th & 8th)
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The bus garage will be open from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM on May 20th. On this day, you may return any books and/or assignments as the teachers have instructed, along with borrowed Chromebooks.
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Final Drop-off Day
Elementary Students:
May 20th will be our final drop-off day for the 2019-2020 school year. Teachers will send out information regarding any student textbooks that need to be returned on that day. Chromebooks will also be returned on this day to the MS.
Middle School Students:
May 20th will be the Drive-by Goodbye (please see details in link above). On this day we will also have the final pick up of locker contents, art projects, Honors Reading awards, Bible awards, and Patriot's Pen participation awards. The 8th grade T-shirts will also be ready for pick up.
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Rising 6-8th Grade 2020 Summer Reading
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The GCS library will be open on May 20th from 9 AM to 5 PM
for students to check out (up to three) books on the Summer Reading List. A limit of two students will be allowed in the library at a time. There will be another checkout day in July. More information will come later with a specific date. Another option is purchasing the books from an online retailer or downloading them. A good online source for free downloads is
gutenberg.org
. (Just make sure that your book choices are on the Summer Reading List.)
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Summer Art Camp
Due to the restrictions put in place by the governor, we will not be having Summer Art Camp this year.
Report Cards
Report cards will be available on ParentsWeb on June 1st.
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Check Out Several of Our 2020 Graduates!
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F
avorite memories:
Mr. Allamon’s second period study hall was the best!
After graduation:
I will continue to work at White’s Wayside and learn more about photography.
After school is all over:
I want to travel the world to capture its beauty and would also like to have a family.
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Favorite memories:
My fondest memory at Grace is catching Peter Shifflett's perfect game!
After graduation:
I am going to write for fun and work out for the Regent soccer team.
After school is all over:
I am taking life one step at a time, but right now I believe I am called to be a counselor or an author or both.
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Favorite memories:
My favorite memories are in Mr. Musselman's classroom. The discussions and the laughter were incredible. Mr. Musselman is a wonderful teacher and deeply cares about all of us. That made learning much more enjoyable and was the highlight of my day.
After graduation:
I plan to work full-time at Chick-fil-A, read as many books as I can get my hands on, and spend as much time with my homeschool friends as possible.
After school is all over:
I plan to become a licensed counselor and work with foster children. One day I would love to foster children in my own home and get married, if anyone is crazy enough to marry me.
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Favorite memories:
My fondest memories of Grace are going on the
Les Mis
drama trip and playing baseball with all of my friends.
After graduation:
As of right now, I plan to go to Blue Ridge Community College in the fall, then join the Air National Guard while I go to Liberty University.
After school is all over:
I am hoping to get into the film industry as a producer, director, and editor. I love film and believe that God is pointing me in this direction.
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Favorite memories:
My fondest memory of Grace has to be the send-off for the soccer team as we went on to finish 2nd in VACA. The soccer team was also a great community, and I love them to death. I love you guys!!!
After graduation:
I plan to work full time for two years before going to Ocean's Edge University to get a Bachelor's in Music Performance.
After school is all over:
I hope to be able to go into making music as a career.
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Justin Timothy Rockafellow
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Favorite memories:
I really enjoyed connecting with friends at the ninth and tenth-grade retreats. I loved the close-knit community within the school and all of the inside jokes that developed over the years.
After graduation:
I will attend Liberty University in the fall.
After school is all over:
I want to learn how to navigate the stock market, work in accounting or something related to finance, start a family, and further strengthen my faith.
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Varsity Girls Soccer
Senior Spotlights 2020
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Libby has played varsity soccer since 8th grade (skipping 11th grade). After graduation, she will attend Shenandoah University to study in the Physician Assistant Program and Public Health.
Coach Taylor says:
Libby makes me laugh often. When she left Grace for a short time, I knew she would be missed, so even though the season was cut short, I am thankful that she was on the team this year. She was a leader in our defense and was always pushing her teammates to give it all they had. She works hard at every practice, and I have been thankful for that over the years. We will miss her in the back line next year!
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Anna has played varsity soccer since 8th grade. After graduation, she plans to attend Mary Baldwin University to major in Exercise Science.
Coach Taylor says:
Anna has a been such a blessing to the team over the years. Though she was often sidelined due to injury, she continued to show up every day and be a leader on the team. When she was able to play, I knew I could count on her to lead on the field as well as off. She felt like an assistant coach in many ways and will be greatly missed.
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Hannah has played varsity soccer since 9th grade. After graduation, she will attend James Madison University to major in Marketing.
Coach Taylor says:
Hannah graciously stepped into one of the hardest positions on the field: keeper. She worked hard to do the best she could in a position that often carries the most pressure. She was great at encouraging her teammates. She often knew all the new lingo, so she helped me understand what the girls were saying when my age started to show. She will be greatly missed on and off the field.
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Autumn has played varsity soccer since 8th grade. After graduation, she will attend Judson University to major in Architecture.
Coach Taylor says
: Autumn is the player that no one wants to play against, so having her on the team was a huge blessing. Between always trying to nutmeg someone at practice to scoring 3-4 goals a game, she was a huge asset to the team. She leads scoring on the team but is one of the most unselfish players I've ever coached, always wanting her teammates to have the glory. She is always cold, and we rarely saw her without a winter hat on this season. We will miss her next year but also wish her the best playing at the college level.
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Jacqueline has played varsity soccer since 9th grade. After graduation, she will attend James Madison University to major in Secondary Education.
Coach Taylor says:
Jacqueline keeps me on my toes. She is always there to crack and joke and remind me to not take myself too seriously. She has been a leader over the years on defense and is great at encouraging her teammates. She is loud and loves to have fun. She will be missed next year!
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Theater Senior Spotlights
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Josiah Mallory
Thespian of the Year
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Josiah is an outstanding showman and acting professional. From the moment he entered my summer drama camp back in 8th grade, he's proven himself a dedicated actor who knows how to entertain an audience. Josiah is also one of the most directable actors I've ever had the privilege to work with. I can literally say, "Can you dial back the anger by maybe 5%?" and he will give me exactly what I ask for. Throughout his high school career, Josiah has played some of the most iconic roles in musical theater, including Gaston in
Beauty and the Beast
, Max in
Sound of Music
, Daddy Warbucks in
Annie
, and Prince Eric in
The Little Mermaid
. For his outstanding achievements in drama over the course of his high school career, Josiah has been awarded Thespian of the Year. ~Director Becky Boyette
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Eli is a rising star who discovered the joy of theater his junior year. He served as an exceptional backstage hand in
Annie
and loved the stage so much he decided to audition for
Little Mermaid
. I was amazed by his natural acting talent and God-given singing voice. He has proven an exceptional King Triton this year in
The Little Mermaid
, and I truly hope he continues to find joy on the stage in the future. He has got all the makings of a great leading actor! ~Director Becky Boyette
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Olivia has been my "right hand man" and served as stage manager for both
Annie
and
The Little Mermaid
. Olivia understands what makes a production come together and demonstrates exceptional leadership managing her backstage team. I never have a moment's worry when Olivia is in charge. She is exceptionally thoughtful and intentional in assigning tasks and organizing backstage work. She will be greatly missed! ~Director Becky Boyette
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Kaidan has performed in
The Sound of Music
and two one-act plays at GCS:
And Then There Was One, Parts I & II
. Kaidan has an incredible rich speaking voice and great natural flair for drama. In this year's one act he shined as rocker Presley York. He's always ready with fresh ideas and more than once tempted Mrs. Boyette into singing along with his spontaneous piano performance of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'." ~Director Becky Boyette
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Connect With Us:
Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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