Grace Baptist Christian Academy

09/01/2026

1 down, 169 to go 😅 We had a great first day!

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Ruby Kuhn is feeling excited but sentimental about finishing her final year of high school. Despite her calm demeanor, she has a bold and talkative personality, making her a joy to be around. She has been involved in competition choir, early childhood education, lunch duty, piano, and the drama production. She is ready to move on to the Community College of Rhode Island where she will pursue a degree in social work. Ruby is looking forward to applying what she has learned here at GBCA and challenging herself alongside her new classmates and teachers. Quizlet plays a role in her educational success: “When there’s a will, there’s a way. And with Quizlet, there’s an A.” Although she is excited for what’s next, she will miss the fun memories and bonds she created in high school. Ruby is eager to see where God guides her in the years to come.

05/27/2026

Justin Medeiros is excited for the future. While at GBCA, he played basketball and helped improve the school building through various work projects. Justin enjoyed the freedom that senior year gave him and the chance to get out of classes to work on other projects. After graduation, he plans to work as a roofer.

05/26/2026

Known for her leadership in sports and her passion for art and theatre, Makenzie Pina has been a great role model during her four years at GBCA. Kenzie played one of the lead roles in the musical “Beauty and the Beast” during her junior year, went to the National Fine Arts Competition for speech, and even had the courage to coach the girls soccer team this year. Kenzie is feeling very sentimental about graduating, but she is excited to start a new chapter in her life. She looks forward to studying Early Childhood Education at Bristol Community College for two years and then transferring to the University of Valley Forge to finish her degree in education. Kenzie wants to be the teacher she always needed, and desires to be an example of the Lord through her job. A piece of advice Makenzie would like to give underclassmen is: "Don't waste your time. It will all be over before you know it.” Kenzie made the most of her high school years, but wishes she had been kinder to others. Overall, she is going to miss the loving and supporting atmosphere here at GBCA. The Christian environment has allowed her to have friendships with students and teachers who bring her closer to God.

05/25/2026

Benjamin Zinnack is one of four senior boys who make up a tight-knit friend group. He can often be found helping run events, cleaning, and building furniture for the school. He is very excited to be graduating high school and moving on to a career in electrical work. Ben is also passionate about spreading the gospel to those around him. Even though he plans on keeping in touch after graduation, Ben wishes he could have more time to spend with his friends. Although Ben enjoyed high school for the most part, he wishes he had paid more attention in classes and worked more diligently on his assignments. Ben is very thankful for the influence of the Bible during his high school years and hopes it will have a positive impact on other students as well.

05/23/2026

Grace Winchell, whose high school career was characterized by her constant health struggles, looks forward to helping others by pursuing a career in medicine. Her plan for the future is to attend UMass Dartmouth to study Medical Laboratory Sciences and eventually become a doctor. Her high school experience was difficult for her since her health frequently made schooling more challenging. Grace never used her health struggles as an excuse to do poorly in school and always maintained a positive attitude. She encourages others by saying: “Even though my health tried to hold me back, it only gave me motivation to work harder to achieve my goals.” Her parents were her biggest support throughout her high school experience and they were able to shape her into the compassionate, caring, and smart girl that she is. Singing in the school’s choir, being able to see her friends each day, and picking up new hobbies are the highlights of her time at GBCA. Grace wished she could have done more, but now she has higher expectations for her future. Her advice to any high school student is to “get it done” and “always be kind no matter how you feel.” Grace Winchell has an exciting and bright future ahead of her.

05/23/2026

Known for his proactiveness during senior year and his love for music and art, Benjamin Johnson has made a noticeable impact throughout his six years at GBCA. Ben has stepped up in leading the school’s yearbook team this past year. His passion for guitar, art, and film are inspiring to the student body. Emphasizing his love for art, Ben questions, “What is earth without art? It is just a rock.” Ben’s advice to the upcoming high schoolers is to take as many classes as possible during junior year to open up more opportunities as a senior. Ben has made many good friends and he will miss them all. However, he is looking forward to enjoying his dorm and the freedom of college at BSU, where he will major in Film to pursue his dream of becoming a director.

05/21/2026

Referred to affectionately as Kiki, Kiara Corry is known by the whole student body for her joyful and uplifting personality. She is looking forward to starting a new chapter of her life, although she feels sentimental about leaving the school that she has attended since she was three. Five years from now, she hopes to live in Chicago or Washington D.C., running her very own real estate business. She knows that the path ahead takes hard work and strong discipline, much of which she learned in her experience at GBCA following a family tragedy. God used this trial to teach her to rely on Him. Reflecting on that difficult time, she encourages others to “give it all over to God.” Both God and her mother have inspired her during her high school career. Throughout her time at GBCA, she has learned to live in the moment, take her time, relax, and cherish every memory.

05/20/2026

Jasmine Kuhn, also known as Jasy, is sad to leave GBCA and her friends, but is excited to take her next steps in life. She has made many memories during her time at GBCA, specifically through her involvement with competition choir. Jasy has always been a leader, especially when it comes to helping someone grow closer to God. She says, “When I truly realized God is the greatest treasure in my life, I found joy that doesn’t fade, a peace that doesn’t break, and a love that never leaves.” Jasy leaves a positive impact on everyone she meets because of the peace and joy of having God in her life. Jasy plans to take CNA classes during the summer, in order to get some extra practice before school starts. Once summer ends, she will begin as a student at CCRI, studying nursing. She wants to become a PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) nurse or a traveling nurse. Jasy felt God was leading her to this career from personal experiences she went through as a little girl. Knowing that it is what God has planned for her, she is looking forward to this next chapter of her life and cannot wait for what it brings.