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Tipton Christian Academy

TCA’s Emory Braswell makes school history with volleyball scholarship signing

By Jeff Ireland on November 24, 2021

Years from now this question could be included in a Tipton Christian Academy-themed Trivial Pursuit game: Who was the first TCA student to sign an athletic scholarship? Answer: Senior Emory Braswell, who signed a volleyball scholarship on Nov. 15 with Hillsdale College, a DII school located in Southern Michigan. TCA does not have a varsity volleyball team just yet, but that … [Read more...] about TCA’s Emory Braswell makes school history with volleyball scholarship signing

It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced

By Echo Day on April 27, 2020

Cap and Gown with 2020 tassel

Today Tipton County's high schools made a much-anticipated announcement: Graduation ceremonies are happening next month. It will happen differently in a world battling COVID-19, with schools splitting graduates up and instituting other requirements, such as a limited number of guests, to allow for social distancing. School officials know limiting guests doesn't accommodate … [Read more...] about It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced

Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school

By Jeff Ireland on January 31, 2020

[metaslider id=3882] On Jan. 3, 2017, an envelope arrived at Tipton Christian Academy via registered mail. School officials knew it contained a sizeable check from a donor, but they weren’t sure just how sizeable. Turns out it was a $1.5-million check and the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, had very specific instructions for how the money was to be used: build a new … [Read more...] about Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school

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