TCS Cheer Squads Win Big at UCA Cheer Camp!

TCS CHEER SQUADS WIN BIG AT UCA CHEER CAMP!

By Samantha DePriest

This past week all 36 Trinity Cheerleaders loaded a bus and headed to Cheer Camp. Trinity Varsity Cheer has been attending UCA cheer camp for 6 years and JV squad has been attending for 3 years..

The UCA cheer camp was held at the Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange complete with stunting classes as well as an opportunity to learn a series of routines while competing with other schools.

We are so proud of their handwork and determination and how well they worked as a team to accomplish their camp goals. Trinity Varsity Squad won 1st place Superior in both events. The team was awarded the Leadership plaque for their leadership character as a team for the overall camp.. Our Junior Varsity Squad won 1st place Superior in both events as well! TCS Cheer brought home 4 1st place trophy’s in all and we couldn’t be more proud of our Lions!.

Junior Varsity Cheer Squad is led by Coach and TCS Alumni Taylor McInnis.

Abigail Pope, Ann Marelle Maples, Caroline Fambro, Emma Hall, Emma Kate Yeager,

Hayley Sayer, Kate Skinner, Kinzey Middleton, Serenity Johnson

Varsity Cheer Squad is led by Coach Gale Hickman.

Seniors: Allie Phillips, Kalen Baldwin, and Sophia Wootten.

Juniors: Abigale Smith, Addie Moore, Alli Witherington, Baili Lockard, Caroline McPherson,

Emelia McBurnett, Emily Harris, Emerson Reifschneider, Kate Weeks, Lauren Wilmoth,

Lindsay James, Natalie Hall, Sarabeth Odom, Hollie Batchelor

Sophomores: Luci Lanier and Taylor Tackett

Freshman: Alexis Steed, Bella Goode, Braelyn Hammerstone, Brooke Moro,

Charlee Patterson. Hailey Gammon, Macayla Ousley, Sophia Steed

10-Year Trinity Alumnus Abigail Kimbell Still Impacting the Community

10-YEAR TRINITY ALUMNUS Abigail Kimbell STILL IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

By Samantha DePriest

This past Spring, Trinity Alumnus Abigail Kimbell hosted a gathering at her home to celebrate the 10 year reunion for the graduating class of 2012. What a wonderful opportunity to connect with Abby and learn about where she is now and how Trinity helped prepare for life after TCS. Our school has grown quite a bit since she graduated, however It became obvious that the heartbeat of who we are as Trinity has not changed a bit.

Abby transferred into Trinity as a Freshman and became involved in extracurricular activities like Basketball and Performing Arts. She said the Fine Arts Director (Jeremiah Bartlett), saw potential in her and encouraged her to join and help lead worship. She made connections in both Fine Arts and Athletics who are still in her life today and they helped her become who she is today. She offered advice to our students and specifically to our rising Seniors to invest time, energy, and emotions into those people who you think will be in your life years from now. She smiled when she said “Find your core group of friends and love them well. Don’t underestimate the impact your High School friends can make on your future.”

Back row left to right: Joshua White, Tyler Pinaud, Blake Chapman

Front row left to right: Bailey Micle, Abigail Kimbell, Ruth Dennis, Caitlyn Nichols

In her Senior year at TCS, Abby was named Homecoming Queen and served on the Praise and Worship team for High School Chapel. She thanks Mrs. Val Adams for all of her compassion and support over the years as a mentor and friend. She also credits her Literature teacher, Mrs. Carly Schock, (whose husband Matt Schock served as our High School principal during her time at TCS) for going above and beyond to connect with her students. Abby said she appreciated the way Mrs. Schock pushed her out of her comfort zone when it came to her writing. She taught her about business writing and how to write in different voices which has proven helpful in her career. Abby said the impact she had on her life was tremendous.

During her time at TCS, Abby became best friends with fellow classmates Ruth Dennis and Jessica McElveen.  They even received the “Three Musketeers Award” as Seniors. Abby and Ruth are still very close today as are their husbands and children. Jessica was battling a rare form of cancer during her time at Trinity. Abby fondly remembers visiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) with Jessica while she underwent chemo treatments and doctor visits. Their friendship was a blessing in so many ways. While Abby was with Jessica at CHOA, she met the Child Life Specialists who were helping in the cancer center. They provided emotional and mental health support for the pediatric patients going through cancer treatments. Abby shared that through that experience she felt God placing on her heart the desire to help others in some way.

The Three Muskateers during a school service opportunity at 180 Degree Farm in Sharpsburg.

(Pictured left to right: Ruth Dennis, Abigail Kimbell, and Jessica McElveen)

Jessica went to be with the Lord soon after she graduated High School but her legacy lives on at Trinity. Mrs. Val Adams was instrumental in the creation of the Lions Award in honor of Jessica. The dictionary defines "lion hearted" as extraordinarily, courageous, and determined. Chris Hanson, then Senior Bible Teacher, presented the award to her at graduation. For her entire Trinity experience she fought cancer, yet she faced it with a courageous spirit in the face of severe adversity which was an inspiration to all. “Jessica was an inspiration to everyone around her. She always had a smile on her face and always had a positive attitude,” shared Matt Schock, former HS Principal. Those who knew Jessica will never forget the impact she made on those around her. In this spirit, this award is presented to the student whose life is also one that inspires others and reveals the true “heart of a Lion”, displaying excellent character, a humble attitude, a servant heart and a persevering spirit.

Abby went on to Georgia State and earned her Bachelors in Managerial Science. While she was in college, the Cancer Treatment Center of America opened up in her backyard where she came on staff as a Loyalty Specialist. During her time there, she ran the group called “Cancer Fighters” which helped encourage positive interactions for patients. She later attended UWG and received her MBA. Abby now serves as the Director of Client Engagement for Pathways Center and she said she has the best job ever! She advocates for her clients and creates therapies such as pet, art, etc. to help provide all the fun for patients. Mrs. Amy Simonton and our High School Art department regularly serve with Abby to create murals for patients at Pathways as well.

Abigail Kimbell with daughter Evelyn.

We love to hear from our TCS graduates of how God is working in your life after Trinity.

Please reach out to us at: Communications@tcslions.org to share your story.

Trinity Christian 6th grader wins 2022 All Smiles Award

TRINITY CHRISTIAN 6TH GRADER WINS 2022 ALL SMILES AWARD

By Samantha DePriest

We are excited to share that Trinity Christian Middle School student Elle Jerger won the Mahaffey Orthodontics All Smiles Award for 2022. Elle was chosen by her peers for consistently going above and beyond to help make our school culture positive and healthy. This doesn’t come as a surprise to everyone who knows Elle. She shines bright for the Lord in all that she does and says.

Trinity Christian students Brooks Baldwin (4th grade), Colton Withrow (5th grade), Harper Douglas (7th grade), and Ben Sprague (8th grade) were also winners of the All Smiles Award in 2022. We celebrate and honor each of you for the example you set and impact you make in our school community. Keep up the good work kiddos and Let’s Go Lions!!

Trinity Christian School Griffin Announcement

April 13, 2022

[Official Announcement From Trinity Christian School Head of School, Dr. Mark J. Anthony, DIS]

It is with great pleasure that we announce on June 1, 2022, Griffin Christian School (GCS) will come under the umbrella of Trinity Christian School (TCS). On that date, GCS will become Trinity Christian School Griffin (TCSG), and will launch into an exciting future filled with unlimited opportunities in serving the Griffin community and surrounding region with an outstanding Christian education.

TCS has a historic 30-year record operating one of Georgia’s premier Pre-K through 12th grade Christian schools. TCS started in 1991 with 24 students, and today has a total enrollment exceeding 1,460 students at its Sharpsburg campus. Next year, Trinity is projected to be one of the largest private Christian schools in the state of Georgia. This spring, TCS achieved a 97% retention rate for re- enrollment, which dramatically exceeds a typical Christian school retention rate.

The model built at Trinity Christian School is not solely in providing a solid educational foundation, it’s a culture developed to honor God through effective Christian education. Trinity believes in building meaningful partnerships with parents and our community. An essential pillar of Trinity’s belief is that by building diversity, we mirror heaven and strengthen the moral foundation of the students we teach. We call this “The Trinity Way.”

TCSG will be able to provide the families and students in Griffin many new services and areas of expertise this year and for years to come. We look forward to discussing those services in greater detail with you at a TCSG Community Meeting on April 26th @ 6:30p.m. The meeting will take place on the TCS at Griffin campus. Further details will follow.

There are several things we want to point out that will not change.

• The current principals, teachers, and staff will remain the same. As with every year, there will be some transition with the

  faculty. However, we will not be making wholesale changes among our passionate faculty.

• TCS at Griffin will continue to have its own athletics department, and will not be absorbed by the TCS at Sharpsburg Athletics

  Program.

• With the addition of an appropriate cost of living increase, your fee structure will remain the same.

• The Christ-centered individualized educational experience your student has benefited from will remain our central focus.

  I want to thank Reverend Ron Crum, Pastor, Mrs. Dana Moore, Principal, Mrs. Sunny Norwood, GSC Board Chairperson, Griffin Christian School Board, and Griffin First Assembly Board for having faith in Trinity Christian School, and giving us the opportunity to be a co-laborer of your most precious possession – your students. We will do everything in our power to keep the traditions and history of Griffin Christian School alive and well as we move forward as Trinity Christian School at Griffin.

Mark J. Anthony, DIS

Head of School

PRESS RELEASE: Trinity Christian School Hires New Assistant Head of School

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Dr. Mark J. Anthony, DIS 

Trinity Christian School, Sharpsburg, GA

770-251-6770

Email: Mark.Anthony@tcslions.org

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Trinity Christian School Hires New Assistant Head of School

Blake Bass Set to Join the Ranks

Sharpsburg, GA: Trinity Christian School (TCS) recently announced that Blake Bass, former Superintendent for Coweta County Schools will be joining the school’s Administration as the new Assistant Head of School, effective first quarter 2022. 

Mr. Bass joins the TCS leadership team, bringing a rich history of experience in the field of education, having served as Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, principal, teacher, football coach, and several other key roles. 

Additionally, Mr. Bass’ experiences that will benefit Trinity moving forward include:

• Educational Consultant

• Human Resources Director

• Superintendent Professional Development

“Beyond his tenure as a leader and educator, we prayerfully considered bringing Mr. Bass on board because he has a heart for helping students succeed at each level. We believe that because of his experience and personal goal to provide students with the best in Christian education, he is the right fit for Trinity and where we’re headed: forward,” says Dr. Mark J. Anthony, Head of School at Trinity. 

Mr. Bass’ addition to the leadership team comes at the right time as Trinity is celebrating 30 years as a Coweta County school. In recognition of this milestone, the theme this year is "Always Forward." All school year long, TCS is honoring the past and present, and looking ahead toward a bright future.

With an ever-growing interest in receiving a Christ-centered quality education in a loving environment, Trinity is continuing to expand its leadership to meet the needs of Coweta County students.

About TCS: Trinity Christian School is a fully-accredited, interdenominational, preschool through 12th grade, private school in Sharpsburg, GA. Bordering Fayette and Coweta counties, Trinity currently enrolls more than 1,400 students. In addition to its strong academics, including honors and college prep courses, students may choose from a variety of extracurricular activities, and a full range of boys’ and girls’ competitive athletic programs. Its vision to empower today's student to impact tomorrow's world.

Trinity Wins First GHSA Football State Championship

Trinity competed in the 2021 GHSA Football State Championship against Prince Avenue Christian on December 9, 2021. It was an explosive rematch from the 2020 matchup. This time, Trinity brought home the trophy with a 55-28 victory, a strong finish to an undefeated season: 14 wins - 0 losses.

Trinity's state championship was not only the first in the school's history, but a first for Coweta County.

News Articles:

• AJC

• Maxpreps

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Trinity Boys Win 2020 Cross-Country Region Championship

Photo by Chris Martin

Trinity’s Cross Country Boys and Girls team participated in the Region 4-A Private Cross-Country Championship on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The boys won the region championship and the girls placed second.

Congratulations Lions!

Making Headway With New Boys and Girls Sports Locker Room

A lot is happening around campus this summer in preparation for our reopening this Fall, including the construction of a new boys and girls sports locker room.

The Locker Room Project is providing a fantastic space for football, boys' and girls' track, boys' and girls' soccer and boys' and girls' lacrosse to have first-rate locker rooms. 

The new locker rooms will feature individual showers, touchless fixtures, personal lockers and team meeting space. Stay tuned!

7th Grader Plants Trinity Flag on Summit of 14,000ft Mountain

Photo by Michael Stewart

Trinity Christian is very proud of 7th grader Shiloh Stewart who recently planted the Trinity Flag at the summit of Mt. Bierstadt in Colorado. Her 14,065-foot trek with her family was a memorable adventure. We love it when our Trinity Lions go to new heights. Way to go Shiloh!

Trinity Named a 2019 - 2020 National Beta School of Merit

We're proud to announce that Trinity has been named a 2019 - 2020 National Beta School of Merit by the National Beta Society. 

Trinity is all about Educating, Equipping and Empowering students.

Go lions!

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TCS Kindergarteners Graduate in an Unconventional Way

March 21, 2020

Kindergarteners were in for a treat on Graduation Day. Rather than cancel Graduation or conduct a virtual ceremony, Trinity Christian School decided to take an unconventional approach: a Graduation Day Parade.

On Thursday, May 21, Trinity carried out its a Graduation plan that included a motorcade and an outdoor, open air ceremony. Trinity Families from across Coweta County decorated their vehicles in support of their graduates.

The parade route started at GO Church in Sharpsburg, and continued along Highway 34, and onto the Trinity campus, where dozens of supporters and onlookers spread out across campus to celebrate. The motorcade included an escort from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Department and the Coweta Fire Department.

Students and their families remained in their vehicles, and tuned into 98.7 FM to hear a live broadcast of the ceremony.

Trinity’s very own Drum Corp performed, and the audience participated in a time of worship and prayer.

This year, 63 Kindergarten graduates will move on to 1st grade. Congratulations Lions! Job well done!

To view a complete gallery of images take during the Graduation Ceremony, click the link below to visit our online photo album.

Trinity Christian HS Senior Receives Scholarship From Theatre Alliance

Anyone who knows Kara Joy Bragg, knows that she is full of life and is always pursing great things, especially when it comes to music and theatre.

Kara Joy was recently awarded an Alliance Theatre Summer Intensive Scholarship, and is among the 2020 Shuler Award Nominees.

TCS Involvement:

• Thespian President

• Member of National Honor Society and Beta Club

• Served on Student Council

• Co-President of High School Chorus

• Leads worship with the Trinity Chapel Worship Team

• Participated in over 12 theatrical productions at TCS

Future Plans:

Kara plans to attend Anderson University, a private Christian School located in Anderson, SC. She will major in Music Education and Minor in Dance and Theatre. She hopes to teach Music in the Fine Arts Department at a High School, and “spend the rest of my life singing and dancing!!!”

Congratulations Kara Joy! We look forward to your continued success.

TCS Student Athletes College Signings

On April 29, 2020, Trinity Christian had the honor of recognizing a few of our student Athletes who signed their College Letter of Intent. 

Check out the video highlighting their signings. Stay tuned for future signings and highlights.

Trinity Playgrounds Receive Disinfectant Treatment

Our friends over at Firehouse Pressure Washing, donated their services by disinfecting our school’s playgrounds on Tuesday, March 24.

Michael Dingler and his Firehouse team used an effective sanitizing process to disinfect swings, slides, mini rock-climbing wall, stairs, and other high-contact surface areas.

We would like to thank Mr. Dingler and the team at Firehouse Pressure Washing for their support of TCS in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. We are grateful for our partners in the community.

Trinity Christian School Receives Campus-wide Professional Sanitizing Service

We take the safety of our students and staff seriously. That’s why we’re grateful for our friends at PENCO Restoration and owner Joey Pendley for donating their professional sanitizing service.

On Tuesday, March 24, they applied a safe botanical disinfectant throughout our facilities, including all high-touch surfaces, classrooms, restrooms, gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, weight room and more.

Join us in thanking Mr. Pendley and PENCO Restoration for their support of TCS.