June Update

GPCS Sports Night Honors Wayne Farrington

GPCS held the annual Sports Night on Tuesday, May 24 at First Baptist Church of South Portland. It is a night to recognize our student athletes in grades 6-12. Two new awards were unveiled that evening...

The Wayne Farrington Male Athlete of the Year Award is named in honor of former teacher, coach, Athletic Director and Principal Wayne Farrington. Mr. Farrington coached baseball, basketball and soccer at GPCS and led the 1988 soccer team to the Christian School Soccer League Championship.

Current GPCS Athletic Director Chris Spaulding said, “It is a privilege for
me to be able to honor Mr. Farrington and ensure his legacy lives on for future GPCS student athletes. This year’s recipient of the Wayne Farrington Male Athlete of the Year, is senior Ben Hammond.

The Jenn Will Female Athlete of the Year Award is named in honor of faculty member Jenn Will for her dedication to GPCS Athletics for more
than ten years. Miss Will began her association with GPCS as a student in the 1980’s before returning to teach in the 1990’s. Since that time Miss Will has coached multiple teams and served as the Athletic Director. This award ensures that Miss Will’s legacy will live on through GPCS students and alumni.
This year’s recipient of the Jenn Will Female Athlete of the Year Award is senior Liz Garland.

Congratulations!

GPCS Athletics to Begin Hall of Fame

The GPCS Athletic Hall of fame will induct its inaugural class at the 2012
Sports Night. The selection committee will announce the nomination
process in late fall 2011.

The election committee is made up of teachers, coaches, AD’s and
principals representing three decades of GPCS athletics.

Chris Spaulding(class of 1989): current AD and coach, alumnus and former player
Keith Dawson: current Principal, coach and teacher
Jenn Will: former student, coach and AD, current teacher
Glenn Strout: former coach, parent of alumni
Bill Bamford: Board President, parent of alumni
Len MacPhee: former coach
Wayne Farrington: former coach, AD, Principal, teacher, and parent of
alumni

Mrs. Fillmore Receives Scholarship

Mrs. Jeannie Fillmore was selected as one of the recipients of the April 15, 2011 Regional- Mini Scholarships awarded by Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation. She intends to use the scholarship for a fall conference in Chicago. Congratulations!

Music Teacher for Elementary & Middle School:
GPCS has an opening for a Music Teacher for our elementary and middle school students. This is a part time position. Applications can be downloaded from the web site at www.gpcs.net.

Alumni Update

*Scott Keenan (class of 2003), Andrew Marston (class of 2005) and Dillon Wilson completed biking the length of Japan in order to raise $10,000 for Samaritans Purse. This aid is to help with recovery of recent earthquakes and tsunami. The trio finished biking Japan in 43 DAYS! They also exceeded their goal for Samaritans Purse! Praise God!

* Megan Waugh (class of 2008) is named Head Soccer Coach for the GPCS Varsity Girls Team.

* Tyson Wigfall (class of 2005) is married.

* GPCS had a visit from Becky Flash's mom last month.