Great Commission Schools

Tonight’s Class of 2026 GCS graduation event at Grace Bible Church will also be livestreamed. 🎓

The ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.

The link is below.
https://gbclive.org/watch/

Our 2025–2026 Athletic Awards Series concludes with Track & Field and our Athletes of the Year! 🏃🏅💙

Congratulations to these student-athletes who were recognized during our recent annual Athletics Banquet for their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and excellence throughout the season.

*Track & Field Awards*
1st Place
Junior High Girls — Arianna Jolley
Junior High Boys — Joel Lohsl
High School Girls — Alexa Hall
High School Boys — Elijah Best

2nd Place
Junior High Girls — Sophia Hicks
Junior High Boys — Davis Schorner
High School Girls — Sophia Fleck
High School Boys — Davis Schorner

3rd Place
Junior High Girls — Phoebe DiBiase
Junior High Boys — Drew Mountain
High School Girls — Michelle McConnell
High School Boys — Daniel Kurty

Top Track and Field Scorers
Girls Top Scorer — Alexa Hall
Boys Top Scorer — Davis Schorner

*Athlete of the Year Awards*
Female Athlete of the Year — Alexa Hall
Male Athlete of the Year — Daniel Kurty

Congratulations to all of our athletes on an incredible year representing GCS Athletics!

🎭🏆 What a night for GCS Fine Arts at the 2026 Isaac Awards! Our students brought home an incredible SEVEN Isaac Awards and TWO Runner-Up honors for Singin’ in the Rain — including the night’s biggest award… Best Production!

2026 Isaac Award Winners
• Best Production – Singin’ in the Rain
• Best Actor in a Male Supporting Role – Danny Kurty
• Best Actor in a Female Supporting Role – Kayelynn Summers
• Best Musical Number – Singin’ in the Rain
• Best Dance/Dancer – Make ’Em Laugh
• Best Student Choreography – Danny Kurty & Grant Michael
• Best Student Stage Crew – Aaron Kurty, Alex Guise, Marco Palazzi, Cam Hileman, Peyton Hicks, Sophia Fleck, Donovan Bickings, Cohen Ferguson, Joel Lohsl, Krista Miller, & Wesley Hicks

Runner-Up Honors
• Grant Michael – Best Actor in a Male Leading Role
• Aly Miller – Best Student Design

This was truly a historic night for GCS Fine Arts, and we give God all the glory for the gifts and opportunities He has provided.

“For whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

🎭 Tonight’s the night! Best of luck to our incredible GCS Fine Arts Department as they head to the Isaac Awards at the Mishler Theatre!

We are so proud of our students, crew, and everyone involved in Singin’ in the Rain and the TEN Isaac Award nominations earned this season. No matter the outcome, you’ve already made the GCS community proud. 💙🐻

Best Actor in a Male Leading Role:
Grant Michael

Best Actor in a Female Leading Role:
Michaela Edson

Best Actor in a Male Supporting Role:
Danny Kurty

Best Actor in a Female Supporting Role:
Kayelynn Summers

Best Musical Number:
Singin' in the Rain

Best Dance/Dancer:
Make 'Em Laugh

Best Student Choreography:
• Danny Kurty
• Grant Michael

Best Student Design:
• Aly Miller

Best Student Stage Crew:
• Aaron Kurty - Stage Manager
• Alex Guise - Assistant Stage Manager
• Marco Palazzi - Prop Master
• Cam Hileman
• Peyton Hicks
• Sophia Fleck
• Donovan Bickings
• Cohen Fergusion
• Joel Lohsl
• Wesley Hicks
• Krista Miller

Best Production
Singin' In The Rain – Great Commission High School

The Preschoolers and Kindergarteners graduated yesterday! What a wonderful time it was — a special celebration recognizing their growth, learning, and accomplishments throughout this year. 🎓

We are so proud of our youngest GCS Bears and all they’ve achieved academically, socially, and spiritually. We can’t wait to see all that God has in store for them as they continue their journey at GCS.

Many thanks to Mrs. Tiesenga, Mrs. Blockus, and Mrs. Miller for planning wonderful ceremonies for each class and for preparing these students so well for their next step in learning!

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

Our 2025–2026 Athletic Awards Series continues with Boys Basketball! 🏀🐻

Congratulations to these junior high and varsity athletes who were recognized last week during our annual Athletics Banquet.

*Boys Varsity Basketball Awards*
Most Improved Player Award — Kavion Rodgers
Hustler Award — Joel Lohsl
Defensive Player of the Year Award — Elijah Best
Offensive Player of the Year Award — Alex Guise
MVP Award / 1,130 Career Points / School Record for 3-Point Shooting — Elijah Best
Christian Character Award — Marco Palazzi

*Junior High Boys Basketball Awards*
Sportsmanship Award — Isaiah Saldana
Most Assists Award — Gavin Miller
First Man Up Award — Joseph Mauk
Hustler Award — Luke Bordack
Sportsmanship Award — Jackson Saldana
Most Improved Award — Roran Schorner
Defensive Player of the Year Award — Davis Schorner
Offensive Player of the Year Award — Josiah Mauk
Christian Character Award — Isaiah Saldana

The countdown is on for the Great Commission School Class of 2026! 🎓🐻💙

Our seniors gathered for one final tradition — the classic rooftop photo — as they celebrate the closing chapter of their time as GCS students.

Next up: the senior class trip to Virginia and then graduation! We invite our GCS family, friends, and community to join us as we celebrate these incredible students and all God has done in their lives.

📍 GCS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony
🗓️ Thursday, May 28
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Grace Bible Church
164 Laurel Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Our 2025–2026 Athletic Awards Series continues with Girls Basketball! 🏀💙🐻

Congratulations to these junior high and varsity athletes who were recognized last week during our annual Athletics Banquet.

*Girls Varsity Basketball Awards*
Team Lead Rebounder — Sophia Fleck
Most Improved Award — Rachel Turiano
Hustle Award — Michelle McConnell
Defensive Player of the Year — Kayelynn Summers
Offensive Player of the Year — Alexa Hall
MVP — Ava Bordack
Christian Character Award — Bayla Miller

*Girls Junior High Basketball Awards*
Most Improved — Blair Sandell
Hustler Award — Adalee Bickings
MVP — Ava Bordack
Christian Character Award — Phoebe DiBiase

Last night, the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center celebrated the Class of 2026 during the Senior Ceremony at the Jaffa Shrine — and we were especially proud to celebrate four outstanding seniors from Great Commission Schools who completed the GACTC program this year.

Congratulations to:
🎓 Cole Wiedemann
🎓 Keith Biddle
🎓 JT Tippery
🎓 Peyton Hicks

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Your commitment to developing valuable skills and preparing for your future is something worth celebrating. We can’t wait to see all that God has in store for each of you in the years ahead.

Join us in congratulating these incredible seniors! 💙🐻

Last week, GCS honored our exceptional student-athletes during our annual Athletics Banquet! Over the next several days, we’ll be recognizing the athletes who were honored for their hard work, leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and Christ-centered character throughout the 2025–2026 school year. Congratulations to all of our award recipients on an outstanding season. We are proud of the way you represented GCS both on and off the field.

First up — Soccer! ⚽💙

*Girls Varsity Soccer Awards*
Goal Leader — Alexa Hall
Assist Leader — Grace DiBiase
Most Improved Player — Emma Lawruk
Unsung Hero Award — Michelle McConnell
Offensive Player of the Year — Alexa Hall
Defensive Player of the Year — Adalee Bickings
Most Valuable Player — Sophia Fleck
Christian Character Award — Kayelynn Summers

*Boys Varsity Soccer Awards*
Clutch Contributor (Underclassman) — Jared Edouard
Clutch Contributor (Underclassman) — Luke Stachmus
Versatile Contributor — Joseph Mauk
Most Dependable Contributor — Josiah Mauk
Great Field Awareness — Blake Nachtman
Exceptional Sportsmanship — David Wolford
Exceptional Sportsmanship — Grant Michael
Clutch Player (Upperclassman) — Ian Grissinger
Most Improved Varsity Player — Isaiah Eichelberger
Most Improved Player — Owen Huber
Playmaker — Wesley Hicks
Golden Leg Award — Aaron Kurty
Defensive Player of the Year — Daniel Kurty
Offensive Player of the Year — Donovan Bickings
Most Versatile Player — Joel Lohsl
Christian Character Award — Van Nachtman