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Brad Lawson: Georgia Christian School
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Thressea H. Boyd, Host
For more than a century, Georgia Christian School (GCS) has provided a Christian-based and rigorous academic curriculum in Dasher, Georgia, located just minutes from the Florida border.
In this podcast, Dr. Brad Lawson, GCS president, talks about how the school's recognition has risen over the past decade, primarily due to the growing popularity of the annual Georgia Christian Benefit Dinner.
What you'll learn in this podcast:
- Starting in 1914 as Dasher Bible College, for more than a century, GCS has recruited students from across the U.S. and internationally.
- GCS closed during the 1993-1994 academic year after falling on hard financial times. The following year, thanks to the fundraising efforts of its board and alumni, the school's debt was paid, and it reopened.
- With a Christian-based mission, GCS offers a challenging curriculum and graduates are often accepted at top-ranked colleges and universities. GCS also provides career prep course options for students wanting to attend a technical college or go straight into the workforce.
- While COVID-19 halted classroom instruction at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, GCS students were already using Chrome books, providing a manageable switch to a virtual format.
- Pre-COVID, the school's enrollment was approximately 300 and has jumped to 363 students in k3-12 grade.
- The 2022 GCS Benefit Dinner is Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Valdosta State University Student Union Ballroom. This year's dinner will feature Archie Manning, an All-American quarterback and legendary NFL player, in a Q&A format. Sponsorships are available and individual tickets will go on sale in early October at the GCS website at https://www.georgiachristian.org/
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