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When a student graduates from GAC, he or she is prepared to accomplish whatever great things God has in store. Immersed in a community where challenge, integrity, faith, and rigor are the norm, GAC students are prepared to go into the world confidently.
Our rigorous, purposeful curriculum positions many of our students to attend and excel at elite colleges and universities. Post-college, our graduates go on to hold prestigious positions including managers, professors, physicians, research fellows, entrepreneurs, police officers, and senior directors. As an example, Annalise Peters (class ‘06) serves as the Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Major Jim Knauss, class of ‘03, is an A-10C Experimental Test Pilot for the United States Air Force.
GAC graduates don’t just excel collegiately and professionally. They lead lives of integrity and purpose. Spartans take pride in raising families, participating in church, and serving their local and global communities, just as they did when they were on campus with us.
GAC graduates prepare for a fulfilling life of integrity and achievement.
Bria Janelle (‘07) and her foundation, the Bria Janelle Foundation, have been recoginzied by the Newton County School System and the Newton County Chamber of Commerce as the 2023 NCSS Partner of the Year. The foundation is a partner in education with Newton High School.
Marilee Karinshak, ‘22, has been selected for a summer internship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Joel Ballew, a GAC “lifer”, traded in Georgia basketball courts for beautiful South America.
Kalif Raymond (GAC Class of 2012) is currently playing in his seventh season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Raymond has battled several obstacles during his journey to professional football, and the Detroit Lions went "Under the Helmet" to learn more about his life.
Landyn Foxworthy, a GAC “lifer”, was involved in many student activities such as volleyball, visual arts, and mission trips to Africa.
At just 19, Mallory Butts has a heart for faith and service, a focused career path, a comprehensive resume, and a long list of growing accolades.
Today we celebrate alumna and Gwinnett native Elise Karinshak '19, who was recently named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar, earning the highest and most prestigious award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. She was among only 417 undergraduates selected from 5,000 applicants across the nation.
GAC wishes all the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces a happy Veterans Day. We thank you and your families for your service to our country. If you are a football fan, you may have seen the Fox Sports “NFL Sunday” show broadcast from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) this past sunday. The show honored several midshipmen including GAC’s own Jessica Carothers, Class of 2019.
As GAC opened its doors for the first time in 1968, Nilas and Ellen Manley took a step of faith and enrolled their two eldest daughters Debra and Cathy. In the years that followed, all eight Manley children joined the GAC family, with seven eventually graduating from GAC. Both Ellen and Nilas went to work as involved, dedicated parents, supportive of young GAC with their time, wisdom, resources, and energy.
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