Posts by Steve Harmon
Horizon Christian Academy Announces New Head of School
Horizon Christian Academy (HCA) has announced the hiring of a new Head of School, Mr. Dean Unsicker. Mr. Unsicker brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to HCA, having most recently served as Headmaster at Rosehill Christian School in Texas. He, however, is no stranger to the Atlanta area having served in various Christian School…
Read MoreA Student’s Guide to Spring “Staycation” in Forsyth County
For students, the winter months can drag on with grey days and cold rain. A dream vacation during spring break is the hope of every student. Some people are going to Europe, on mission trips, or family vacations to exciting places. But for many students this can be a very frustrating time you don’t have…
Read MoreStaff Highlight: Carrie Dorse
Ms. Carrie Dorse is an English teacher at Horizon Christian Academy. She has three children, ages eighteen, fifteen, and twelve and a dog named Sherlock. She has been working at HCA for three years now and absolutely loves it. Ms. Dorse toured Horizon when looking for a school for her oldest child. Impressed by Head…
Read MoreFun Things To Do In Cumming
In the last twenty years has Cumming, Georgia become a residential hotspot and a very popular place to raise a family. Due to this rapid change, there seems to be little to do for young people, especially high school students. The following are some fun things for teen to do in the Cumming area and…
Read MoreFCN Basketball Media Day
One of the most important days of the year for Horizon athletics is Forsyth County Basketball Media Day. This annual event includes interviews of select varsity basketball players and coaches from across the county. Each team has the opportunity to sit down with Forsyth County News editor Ian Frazier and discuss their previous season, new…
Read MoreHCA Gala This Week
Each year dozens of families join together to help support Horizon Christian Academy through their annual Gala and live auction. This year the local community is invited to join in the festivities enjoy the dinner, entertainment, and raffles. Get dressed up and support a great cause as HCA hosts it’s annual Gala Friday, November…
Read MoreKingdom Warrior Awards Presented
Every Wednesday morning, all elementary aged students can be seen singing, dancing, and learning about Jesus. HCA’s Elementary Chapel is a fun-filled environment that encourages elementary students to grow in their faith as well as with their relationship with God. Every month in Elementary Chapel a new character trait is selected. Throughout the month this…
Read MoreOne Act Play Wins Region Championship
Every year for the past six years, the HCA drama program competes in the GICAA Region A One Act Play Competition. The One Act Competition is a competitive twist on fine arts, there is a time limit on each show and whichever cast scores the most points wins the competition. The One Act Play…
Read MoreFine Arts Highlight – Lauren Walsh
Lauren Walsh is a junior at Horizon Christian Academy. When looking for a school, she decided to tour Horizon Christian Academy since her mom taught at HCA and her brother, Ian, attends. Lauren made the choice to transfer because she said it felt like home. She is very happy with this decision and appreciates the…
Read MoreLive Museum
On a typical day at HCA you can find students rehearsing lines, practicing jump shots, reviewing vocabulary, and writing essays. But if you visited HCA on October 16th, you may well have run into Benjamin Franklin, had lunch with Amelia Earhart, given Sacagawea a high five, or heard The Statue of Liberty tell you a…
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