University Christian School is a private Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It is part of the ministry of the University Church, a local Baptist congregation. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through graduation. And with a strong focus on sports.
History
University Christian School is an extension of University Church. University Church was founded in 1950; Jack J. Dinsbeer became pastor of the small congregation in 1953. Under his leadership the church grew in membership, and in 1965 the church established a kindergarten. In 1970 University Christian School expanded into a full elementary school with grades one through six. The first class graduated in 1973, and a year later the administration acquired more land for additional buildings to house a middle and high school. The school continued to expand in the 1990s.
Administratively, University Christian has changed almost every year over the last decade. Not only has the people running the school change every year but also the structure of the Administration has changed as well.
Football Program
University Christian's football team won the State Championship in its division in December 2012 and again in December 2015. As well as a back to back championship in 2016
Notable Alumni
- Glenn Davis, Former professional baseball player (Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles)
- Storm Davis, Former professional baseball player (Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers) and current Pitching Coach of the Daytona Cubs
- Marquis Haynes, Defensive End for Ole Miss
- Josh Coleman, Defensive Line for Iowa State
- Jenson Stoshak, Wide Receiver for Florida Atlantic
- Dwayne Norman, Outside Linebacker for Duke University
- Hussein Howe, Running Back for East Carolina University
- Aaron Penland, Weakside Linebacker for the University of Nebraska
- Matt Penland, Inside Linebacker for the University of Nebraska
- Ashley Greene, actress (Twilight Saga)
References
External links
- http://www.ucschool.org/
