Gaston Christian School

Infobox_School
name = Gaston Christian School


category = Private Christian School
district =
established = 1979
head of school = Daniel N. Patton
principal =
location = 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Rd.
Gastonia, North Carolina 28056
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enrollment =
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athletics =
conference = Metrolina Athletic Conference(NCISAA-2A)
mascot = Eagles
colors = Red and Black
rivals = Northside Christian Academy
website = [http://www.gastonchristian.org/index.asp www.gastonchristian.org] |

Gaston Christian School is a private Christian school located in Lowell, North Carolina.

History

It was founded in 1979 by a group of parents who wished to have a non-denominational school. With support of the pastors of Parkwood Baptist Church and First ARP Church, it was opened in 1980, in Parkwood Baptist Church. It opened a second campus, provided by Catawaba Heights Baptist Church, in 1991. In 1994, it entered into a contract with the Sisters of Mercy to lease a portion of the old Sacred Heart College campus in Belmont for use by the middle and High school.

Today

There are now more than 910 students in the school, ranging from PK3 to 12^th grade in two campuses - The Lowell Campus, with the gym and the combined elementaries and the Belmont Campus at the Sisters of Mercy with the middle and high schools.

Future

Construction is finished for the elementary campus and gym, and the construction for the middle and high schools has started and will be completed for the 2008/2009 school year.

Mission Statement

The mission of Gaston Christian School is to help students mature spiritually and excel academically by offering a Biblically-integrated, college preparatory program that will enable them to impact the kingdom of God by living productive Christian lives.

Mascot

The mascot for Gaston Christian is the mighty eagle. Its inspired by a Isaiah 40:31 ( but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.) and doesn't fail to heavily intimidate the opposing schools.

ports

Gaston Christian plays 11 sports including, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, cross country, swimming, softball, baseball, golf, and cheerleading. Recently in 2004, the girls tennis team, Catherine Jackson and Lauren Smith, won a doubles state title and has won 2 conference individual titles. The cheerleading squad has won several national independent school titles. In 2007, the boys soccer team reached the state tournament and finished ranked #12 in the state. Chandler Patterson was placed on the All-State team. In 2007/2008, the girls basketball team reached the state tournament and finished ranked #10 in the state. In 2008, the boys baseball team reached the state tournament and finished ranked #12 in the state. Also, the girls softball team reached the state tournament where they lost in the finals to conference rivals Northside Christian Academy. The Lady Eagles finished the season ranked #2 in the state. Brittany Smith and Mary Christopher were placed on the All-State team.

External links

[http://www.gastonchristian.org/index.asp Gaston Christian School]