Greater Atlanta Christian School

'This is our life': Harding-bound Thom Jacquet appreciative of 35 years at GAC When Thom Jacquet arrived on the scene at Greater Atlanta Christian in 1991, the now-flourishing campus was nothing more than a few buildings and trailers.

A new chapter of Spartan Soccer begins! ⚽️

GAC is excited to welcome Lamar Howard as the new Head Coach of Varsity Boys Soccer following the legendary tenure of Coach Thom Jacquet, who departs after 35 years leading one of Georgia’s premier soccer programs.

Coach Howard brings more than 15 years of coaching and athletic leadership experience to GAC. He most recently served as Soccer Program Director and Head Coach at Mount Vernon School, where he rebuilt the program into a consistent state contender. Under Coach Howard’s leadership, Mount Vernon advanced to the GHSA Final Four in both 2024 and 2026.

“I am incredibly excited to join the GAC soccer community. From my first experience on campus, it was clear that GAC is a special place where excellence, relationships, and faith are deeply woven into the daily student experience. It’s an honor to step into this role, and I’m excited to join this dynamic soccer family and continue to grow this program for years to come,” said Howard.

Join us in welcoming Coach Howard and his family to the Spartan community!

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https://www.greateratlantachristian.org/news/news-detail/~board/school-news/post/gac-welcomes-lamar-howard-as-new-varsity-boys-soccer-head-coach

Watch out middle school 😎 GAC’s 5th Grade Class celebrated a great year at their 5th Grade Promotion. They’re ready for all that middle school will bring!

Officially in high school! May was a meaningful month for our 8th grade students as they celebrated their last days of Middle School. At the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, families came together to honor the close of one chapter and the start of a new one. The room was filled with so much love and pride. ❤️

STATE CHAMPIONS (4x) 🏆 🏆🏆🏆

The 2025-2026 season delivered championship moments, historic firsts, and continued excellence across GAC Athletics. Four teams reached the mountain top this season:

🏆 Varsity Game Day Cheer — First State Championship in program history�🏆 Varsity Boys Swim & Dive — State Champions (Back-To-Back)�🏆 Varsity Girls Swim & Dive — First State Championship in program history�🏆 Varsity Boys Tennis — Fourth consecutive State Championship + National Champions

From first-time titles to silent dynasties, these teams raised the standard and represented GAC with excellence on every stage. Swipe through to relive the moments from our state titles.

GAC made history this year with memories that we will never forget.

GO SPARTANS!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and GAC’s student-led chapel gave us a meaningful opportunity to celebrate through worship, fashion, dance, and song. Annie Wells, GAC Director of Community Relations, shared her adoption story and encouraged students with the reminder that we are all adopted into God’s family.

🔗 Full video linked in bio.

That’s a wrap on the last week of school at GAC 🥲❤️ From Lower School celebrations to Upper School final exams, it was a full week of making memories and finishing strong. Hello summer!!! ☀️ (But really… how many days until the GAC community is back together again?!)

Congratulations to Ryan & Tiana on their outstanding accomplishments! 🎉

Ryan Mossadeghi ’26 was awarded Gold Key honors from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for his photograph Walk of Life. He also received additional recognitions across multiple categories, including Short Story, Personal Essay & Memoir, and Photography.

Tiana Xu ’26 was also awarded Gold Key honors from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, for her drawing Where Prayers Linger.

We are proud of the creativity, talent, and dedication both students continue to demonstrate through their work.

We still can’t get over the fact that the Class of 2026 has officially GRADUATED 🎓🎉

Seniors, we are so proud of all that you accomplished during your time at GAC. As you step into this new stage of life, remember what Dr. Harsh challenged you with: pursue the presence of God, stay rooted in His word, and let Christ dwell deeply within you.

We can’t wait to see what God has planned for each of you!