Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, Georgia)
| Providence Christian Academy | |
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4575 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, Georgia, Gwinnett United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°54′03″N 84°08′05″W / 33.900864°N 84.134763°WCoordinates: 33°54′03″N 84°08′05″W / 33.900864°N 84.134763°W |
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| Type | Interdenominational Christian school |
| Motto | "Providing excellence in Christ-centered education as an extension of the Christian home." |
| Established | 1991 |
| Principal | Ken Hunsberger, high school; Connie Adams, elementary/middle |
| Headmaster | Sean Chapman |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Campus size | 46 acres |
| Color(s) | Navy, red, and grey |
| Athletics | GHSA |
| Mascot | Storm |
| Rivals | Hebron Christian Academy |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Christian Schools International |
| Region | GHSA Region 8-A |
| Athletic Director | Brad Williams |
| Website |
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Providence Christian Academy is a multi-denominational, independent, college-prep school offering classes from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is located in Lilburn, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1991, Providence has graduated over 1200 students.
History
Providence opened on September 6, 1991, with an enrollment of just 354 students in K-12th grade. The school only took up two-thirds of the shopping center, and all the desks, furniture, and computers were donated. The class of 1992, the first senior class, named the school "Providence".[1]
During its first six years Providence grew by 50 students each year, and in 1993 purchased the building it was in. By 2007, Providence had over 800 students.[1]
In 2011, the school added football and the iProv initiative, which issued iPads to students in 7th-12th grades, and the school changed its mascot from the "Stars" to the "Storm". In 2013, the school announced the construction of the Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex, a multi-sport complex named in honor of PCA Director of Encouragement Lamar Lussi. It was scheduled to be completed in early 2016.[2]
Athletics
Providence Athletics have won a total of five state championships:
- Girls' soccer: 1999
- Softball: 2000
- Girls' soccer: 2007
- Gymnastics: 2009
- Baseball: 2011
Notable alumni
- Collin McHugh, professional baseball player (New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros)[3]
References
- 1 2 "From a Box of Pencils to the "Perfect School"". ProvidenceChristianAcademy.org. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Build the Lussi". ProvidenceChristianAcademy. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Collin McHugh Player Page". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 15, 2014.