HOULTON, Maine — Tom Zimmerman, head of school for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, announced Monday that Michael Matheson has accepted the position of athletic director for the school.
“Mr. Matheson is an active Little League coach and director and also involved in local hockey programs,” explained Zimmerman. “He believes strongly in beginning an athletic program in the early grades and is excited to be a part of the Academy staff.”
Matheson takes over the reins from Barrett Potter, who served as GHCA’s athletic director for the past eight years.
“Mr. Potter has done an amazing job, and we appreciate his dedication to the program,” Zimmerman said. “We look forward with great anticipation to all God has in store for athletics at GHCA and the development of the program in the years to come.”
Greater Houlton Christian Academy has provided a Christian education to students from Aroostook County, New Brunswick, Canada and even international students for 32 years. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). It is also “State Approved” by the Maine Department of Education.
GHCA is currently accepting applications for pre-K to grade 12 students for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information, an open house/art show will be held at the school on Tuesday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. Interested individuals may also visit www.ghca.com , or contact the main office at 532-0736 to schedule a private tour.
