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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Education

High Point Christian Academy is committed to Christ-centered, quality education and academic excellence in partnership with family and church within a loving, caring atmosphere.

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Mr. Curlee with Mr. Hardee and family

Pastor Ware presenting a signed football helmet to Mac Brunson

20th Celebration and Luncheon

Green Street Baptist Church and High Point Christian Academy celebrated 20 years in education on Sunday, November 8th, with special guest, Founding Pastor Mac Brunson. Between 1500-1600 are estimated to have attended the two morning worship services, with 1200 enjoying the luncheon that followed. The 20th celebration was a wonderful day of appreciation to Green Street for their obedience in pursuing the vision God had given them, as well as the prayer, sacrifice, and support it has required over the years. It was also a day of praise and thanksgiving for all God has done for and through the Academy.

Video is a brief overview of the founding of HPCA

Keith Curlee and Richard Hardee

Miss Sisk, former Elementary Principal, with Senior Class

President Andrew Myers

Click to watch a 7 minute video on the founding of HPCA.

Read the brochure and see the 20 year infographic.

Click for a photo gallery.

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National Honor Society and Beta Club Induction

Theme of 2015-16: Gratitude

I don’t know about you, but I often have to be reminded that I have so many reasons to be thankful. I have a great family, a fantastic church, and a job where I am paid to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to students and families. Really – what more could I want? However, there are times that I find myself complaining, and gratitude is nowhere to be found. However, in God’s Word, Paul states in I Thess. 5:18 to “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Therefore, it is God’s will for us as believers to give thanks, not just in the good circumstances but in all circumstances. That verse continues to convict me and reminds me to have a thankful heart for not only the good things in my life but also in the difficult times.

As a school we are very blessed and have many reasons to be thankful. I am thankful that we have been able to have a school that has been focusing on Kingdom Education for the past twenty years! I am thankful for the members of Green Street Baptist Church who carried out the vision to start our school. In addition, I am thankful for families (like yours) that have placed their faith in us to educate their students. I am also thankful that God has assembled an awesome faculty and staff that not only effectively educates our students but also demonstrates love in a Christ-like manner.

On a personal note, I am thankful that I have a personal God who loves me unconditionally and has made a way for me to have a relationship with Him through His son, Jesus. It is my hope and prayer that you have embraced that same promise. Continue to practice gratitude this year!!

Thankful for each of you –

Mr. Keith Curlee Head of School

Gratitude

HPCA high school students that met academic standards and character qualities were inducted into the Beta Club and National Honor Society. HPCA inducted 21 students to the National Honor Society bringing the total to 37. HPCA inducted 43 students to the Beta Club for total 95.

STUDENTSPOTLIGHT Andrew Myers is a HPCA lifer, attending preschool through 12th grade. “After being at the academy for almost fifteen years, it is surreal that I am a senior. Senior year has been fantastic so far and I am focusing on enjoying every moment in my final year. It is hard to ignore that my days at HPCA as a student are numbered, and I will miss the HPCA family tremendously. I would say my fondest memories at HPCA include getting to personally know each and every one of my teachers and making friends, many that I’ve known since kindergarten. During high school, I have been privileged to play varsity football for four years. I am the starting offensive lineman for a very talented Cougar football team, and was named Homecoming King. I have also had a great time in Concert Choir for the past four years. Serving as student body President this year, it’s been my goal to be a positive leader for my peers, striving to make this a special year. I enjoy working with my dad on our family farm and having great talks with my mother every day after school. I aspire to attend NC State and obtain a degree in Crop Production.”

on campus last month

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Five years ago, HPCA parents, Jason and Stephanie Davis, found themselves at a place in their marriage where there were two options. They could choose to continue down the same old self-destructive path or they could abandon the lukewarm Christian life and truly become a living sacrifice. On June 8, 2012, the couple renewed their vows, dedicated their marriage and family as instruments to be used in God’s hand and finally stepped into the life He had planned for them. Since then, they have poured themselves into the youth at a small church located in

Greensboro. Jason serves alongside the associate pastor in mentoring the young men and women of Community Baptist Church, while Stephanie has taken on the role as the director of the children’s ministry.

Jason and Stephanie Davis

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AP English IV Mythology Day

“My Favorite Coffee Mug” book club - 8th Grade Literature class 2nd Grade Fall Fun

National Science Honor Society Blood Drive

Kindergarten - Donuts with Dad

Not only has God given them a heart for the youth of this world, but He has also given them a heart to encourage, inspire and enlighten the lives of women. Together, Jason and Stephanie have locked arms with Encouragement Café whose mission is to stir the Spirit one cup at a time through laughter, love, and stories. Stephanie serves as the team leader for the devotions team as well as the bible study team. She has also had the privilege to become part of Encouragement Café’s writer’s team and speaker’s team. It is her desire to always be willing to be completely transparent so that Jesus may be seen in and through her. Jason serves as the chairman of the board of directors. Although they have been given many opportunities to share the love of Christ with others, their most treasured opportunity lies within the hearts of their children. Jason and Stephanie were blessed to become the parents of two precious little ladies, Dallas and Mikena, who are truly princesses indeed. The road has not always been easy and they have definitely made mistakes along the way, but they are committed to reaching their children with the cause of Jesus Christ and teaching them that He, and He alone, is worth whatever the cost.

“For what will it profit us if we gain the whole world and forfeit the souls of our children?”

Their motto as parents - paraphrased from Matthew 16:26

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Brandon Clifford is in his 7th year teaching and coaching at HPCA. He is originally from Louisville, Kentucky but grew up here in Greensboro. He graduated from Page High School and attended UNCW on a basketball scholarship. Brandon began coaching at age 19 during the summers away from college. Over the course of his coaching career he has seen over 30 former players move on to the college ranks. In his free time he enjoys cooking/grilling, having the Chicago Cubs make him miserable, playing golf, and spending time with his family. He married his wife Christina in July of 2004. They have a 4 year-old daughter named Elissa, and a 2 year-old son named McCarty. Christina works in the Distance Learning program for Cornell University. Elissa and McCarty are both currently enrolled at the Childhood Enrichment Center in Greensboro. Elissa is also involved in dance. Follow the Cougars this season! Basketball schedule

BRANDON CLIFFORD PE & Strength/Conditioning Teacher

Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach

Member of Beta Club, NHS, and football team

earned service hours helping at the 20th Celebration Luncheon.

The HPCA International Club members and

some members of the Varsity Cross Country

team volunteered at C3 Church in Greensboro to

help with Stop Hunger Now.

The HPCA Cheer team volunteered at

the Juvenile Diabetes One Walk. The Football team volunteered

at the Miracle League Baseball field.

The Tennis team volunteered at the Special Olympics Tennis Tournament.

The Interact Club hosted

Family Night at Chick-fil-A and served community kids. (picture credit: Janet Clark)

The JV Cheer team packed shoeboxes for

Operation Christmas Child.

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Cheerleaders at Pep Rally Varsity - left

Middle School - bottom

(back l to r) Ben Robertson, Basketball at Bucknell University Amidou Bamba, Basketball at Coastal Carolina University Luke Gesell, Baseball at UNC-Wilmington (front l to r) Dylan Wilkinson, Baseball at USC-Upstate Ty Graves, Basketball at Boston College Timmy Fischvogt, Baseball at NC Central University

FALL SPORTS SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

JV Volleyball - undefeated season 20-0 Var Volleyball - seeded #4 in state playoffs, lost in Semi-finals

ALL-CONFERENCE PLAYERS ALL-STATE PLAYERS

Conference Player of the Year Sydney Rowan (Jr.) - Volleyball Volleyball - Sydney Rowan Dakota Truhe (So.) - Volleyball Caroline Phipps (Sr.) - Volleyball Casey Penland (Sr.) - Soccer Carrie Bussen (Sr.) - Volleyball Sydney Rowan (Jr.) - Volleyball Andrew Moebius (Sr.) - Soccer Casey Penland (Sr.) - Soccer Chantz Sawyers (Jr.) - Soccer Alexa Dickerson (Jr.) - Tennis

VARSITY FOOTBALL Record 10-1

Seeded #1 in State Tournament Won 1

st and 2

nd round games

First Playoff win in program history

State Championship Friday, Nov 20

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All HOME Varsity Basketball games will be ticketed events.

Tue, Nov 17 - New Garden Friends

Fri, Dec 4 - Christ School

Tue, Dec 8 - Westchester Country Day

Fri, Dec 11 - Carlisle School

Fri, Dec 18 - N. Raleigh Christian

Tue, Jan 5 - Australian National Team

Fri, Jan 8 - Greensboro Day School

Fri, Jan 15 - Ravenscroft School

Thu, Jan 21 - Wesleyan Christian

Tue, Feb 2 - Forsyth Country Day

Fri, Feb 5 - Village Christian Academy

Ellen Fay (left) is a 2012 HPCA graduate, and was All-Conference in Volleyball. As a senior defensive specialist at Heidelberg University, she and her volleyball team won their Conference Tournament and ended their memorable season in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament.

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HPCA PRESCHOOLHPCA PRESCHOOL

Preschool is a half-day enrichment program, supplemented with full day care. Ages 18 months to 4-year- olds

Preschool enjoyed chapel with Ms. Connie and Pastor Josh. They had a successful Cookie Dough sale and enjoyed a

super Harvest celebration. The HPCA 6th grade band and chorus gave our preschoolers a mini concert. Last quarter,

they studied Moses, Pilgrims, and Indians. Students are preparing for their Thanksgiving programs to present to parents

later in November.

Abby Cliff (2011) and Taylor Leick

Lauren Prohaska (2011) and Clark Stone

Jarred Bersgma (2011) and Kalen Whitehead

Madison Farrington (2009) and Brett Parrish (2009)

Hannah Kennedy (2007) and Jordan Surratt

Makenzy Hendrick (2007) married to Caleb Gash

The HPCA 6th grade band and choir gave our preschoolers a mini concert.

View a gallery of Preschool Harvest pictures

Cookie Dough Winners

(l to r) 3rd

place- Adeline Turner

2nd

place - Reid Bold

1st place - Kinlee McClintock

Rachel Williams (2014) Union University Cheerleader

First collegiate game (middle with white pom)