February 2011

GPCS Going to Augusta!

GPCS Varsity Girls Basketball Team is heading to Augusta! They are in the quarterfinals and will play Valley. The girls record is 13-4 and a ranking of 6th out of 15 teams in Western Class D. The MPA Basketball Tournament will begin next week. GPCS is playing on Monday, February 21 at 10:00am. This annual basketball tournament is held at the August Civic Center. Come and cheer! The Civic Center will charge admission.

The GPCS Varsity Boys Basketball Team finished their first year returning to Class D play. Their record was 4-14.

Alumni Spotted at Basketball Games...

One place where GPCS enjoys seeing alumni is at sporting events. Basketball season can bring out several of you checking out the team and cheering. These alumni were spotted this season. If you were missed, not my intention. Jared Bamford (class of 2006), Megan Waugh (class of 2008), Matthew Scribner (class of 2009), Nathan Strout (class of 2009), Alex Whalen (class of 2009) Bethany Green (class of 2009), Rebecca Vandette (class of 2010), Kendra Pearson (class of 2010), Mercedes Foss (class of 2010), Jacob Thibeault (class of 2008), Luke Theriault (class of 2009), Jennie Keenan (class of 2001), Alicia Ruiz (class of 2010)& David Hasbrouck (class of 2005).

Others spotted with past school ties are Mrs. Lois Willis, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Goodall, & Mr. Howard Doucette.


How Many Students are Alumni Kids?

About 10% percent of students at GPCS are alumni kids! We love having children from our graduates here at GPCS! Alumni with kids enrolled are; Chris Wilson (class of 1991), Steve Simpson (class of 1987), Tim Chick (class of 1988), James Jones (class of 1990), Jon Libby (class of 1985), Sara Ryder Labacz (class of 2000), Joseph DeRienzo (class of 2003), Philip Longanecker (class of 1991) & Kimberly Verrier Mann (class of 1990).

Alumni News:

* Jud Blake (class of 2006) had another daughter - Jordyn in January.
* Jeff Sparks (class of 2005) is engaged.
* Ralphy Conant (class of 2001) is engaged.
* Herb Blake (class of 1983) had another grandchild.
* Jamie Childs Purinton (class of 2005) is expecting her first baby.
* Amanda Sarver (class of 2005) is relocating to Victoria, Canada.
* Kelsey Yarboroough Castro (class of 2006) had a baby girl- Evanna in January.