Dr. Brian Newsome

Gray Collegiate head basketball coach has resigned, search for new coach underway

Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) announced a change in the leadership of its boys basketball program, Wednesday. Head Coach Carlos Powell has submitted his resignation, which was accepted by GCA Principal Dr. Brian Newsome. The State newspaper is reporting that Dion Bethea is coming back to Gray Collegiate. Bethea is leaving Georgia Southern after one year […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy students signed to participate in athletics on the college level

Several Gray Collegiate Academy students signed to participate in athletics on the college level, last week. Below is is list of those students, their college, and the sport they will play: Competitive Cheer Alyssa Stanley, Limestone University Football AnTohn Ford, Erskine College LaMorris Holley, Erskine College Trequan “Moe” Singleton, Limestone University Quinton Stroman, Limestone University […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Gray Collegiate Academy Varsity Cheer Team for winning the 2024 SC AAAA State Cheer Title

On Monday (Jan. 27) The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Varsity Competitive Cheer Team for winning the 2024 South Carolina AAAA State Cheer Competition. It was the team’s third State Title in a row. Congratulations to Head Coach Griffin Woods, Assistant Coach Olivia Liles, the Gray Collegiate Cheer Team, and the […]

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3 Gray Collegiate Academy student-athletes signed collegiate letters of intent, Tuesday

Three Gray Collegiate Academy student-athletes signed collegiate letters of intent Tuesday. Alston Brooks signed to play golf at Southern Wesleyan University. He is a five-year starter at Gray Teddy Dunn signed to play Golf at Mercer University. He is a 4-year starter. Arden Ficek signed for Gymnastics with Rhode Island College. She has trained in […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy transitions to eLearning for Wednesday

Gray Collegiate Academy has continued to monitor the forecasted weather in our area.  We have been in contact with local emergency preparedness organizations and schools as well.  We have also received your calls, texts, emails, etc., with road closures and inclement driving conditions.  Due to the increased possibility of more flooding, power outages, and impacts […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy Basketball Team honored at the SC Statehouse

Gray Collegiate Academy was honored at the SC Statehouse Wednesday with a resolution from the SC House of Representatives. Gray won the State Championship in AA basketball in March. Gray Head Basketball Coach Dion Bethea and Principal Brian Newsome met with State Rep. Chris Wooten and other basketball coaches and the Gray team. It is […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy deemed “One of America’s Best High Schools” by U.S. News and World Report

Gray Collegiate Release – Gray Collegiate Academy has been Deemed “One of America’s Best High Schools” in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Gray Collegiate Academy Principal, Dr. Brian Newsome announced that the charter school has been named one of the best high schools in the entire country. In a publication released by […]

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West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy wins State Basketball Championship

West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy won the AA State Basketball Championship Friday. The War Eagles defeated Oceanside Academy 44-40 at the Florence Civic Center. It is the sixth State Basketball crown for Gray Head Coach Dion Bethea. The War Eagles were down by as many as 13-points in the first-half, but rallied for the victory. […]

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