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Rebekah Booth is a 2007 graduate of Hosanna Christian Academy. She attends the University of Alaska in Anchorage where she majors in Natural Sciences and is a member of the college gymnastics team that won its first gymnastics conference championship in school history.
Randy MontalbanoandEmily LeBlanc Montalbanoare both 2001 graduates of HCA. Four years after graduation, Emily received a Bachelor of Arts degree from LSU in mass communication, with a concentration in advertising. In December 2004, Randy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from SLU in business, with a concentration in marketing. During and after college, Randy returned to HCA to coach the varsity boys basketball team for the 2003 to 2006 seasons. On June 24, 2005, Randy and Emily celebrated their wedding day. One year later the Montalbano's opened Randy Montalbano's Seafood and Catering located on Florida Blvd. in Baton Rouge. Randy currently works at the seafood shop full time and Emily serves as office manager and accountant for their business. Randy and Emily are both thankful for the wonderful memories and life-long friendships that they gained from their many years at HCA.
Steven Josh LeSage is a 1996 graduate of Hosanna Christian Academy. He earned a BS in Education from LSU in 2000 and served as a social studies teacher and coach in the East Baton Rouge Parish public school system and at HCA until 2006. He then received a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Southern University in 2006 and served as an assistant principal at Baker Middle for two years. In January 2008, he received a MA in Religion with a specialty in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. He currently serves as Academic Coordinator for Region 2 of the Recovery School District of Louisiana. Region 2 contains 19 schools. Josh is married to Kimberly Nichole Powell. They are the proud parents of one son. While working at HCA, Josh taught social studies and coached varsity basketball and baseball. He enjoyed teaching, coaching, and caring for great kids at HCA. “I enjoyed making that investment alongside dedicated teachers and administrators who truly love children and strive to help them reach their fullest potential academically, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Because so many wonderful individuals invested in me during my time as a student at HCA, I count it a privilege to have had the opportunity to give back by investing in the next generation of HCA Blazers.”
Eric Doiseis a 1995 graduate of HCA. He graduated as Co-Valedictorian of his class. Eric received a scholarship to Lee University in Cleveland, Tn. where he received his degree in English Literature in 1999. Eric returned to teach English and French at HCA for three years. He then moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he earned his Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts @Boston. Eric and Saara Myrene Raappana were married in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 27, 2008. Eric was selected to receive the prestigious Graduate Assistant Teaching Award from the University of Florida where he eventually earned a PH.D. Saara and he moved to China in 2011 where they teach English at a Chinese University.
Lisa Williams Dickersonis the daughter of Pastor Don and Eileen Williams of Hosanna First Assembly. Lisa graduated from HCA in 1996 and went on to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Tx. where she received her degrees in Elementary Education and English. Lisa is married to Jason. They have three daughters: Mercy, Ava, and Eden. She taught 2nd grade in the Dallas area for three years before having their first daughter. At this time, Lisa is working from her home by helping her husband Jason with their construction business while caring for the three children. She also is an interior and exterior consultant for their business which includes both residential and commercial construction. In addition to their private business, Lisa and Jason are co-pastors of Deep Ellum in Dallas, Tx.
Todd SmithandBetsy Terryeach graduated from HCA in 1994 and married shortly thereafter. Todd and Betsy have two children, Madelyn and Zachary and live in Texas. Todd spent two years at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, two years at Tyler Junior College where he received his Associates in Business Administration and received a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Todd has his credentials with the Assemblies of God and also works full time for Ozarka Waters. as a dispatcher. Betsy is a licensed Property and Casualty Agent and works for a local insurance agency. "The greatest gift HCA gave us was deep spiritual roots that have been an incredible foundation to build our life upon." Todd came to know Christ in a "real" way at HCA his senior year and began to feel a calling to the ministry. Betsy began singing at HCA and Hosanna First Assembly when she was just in junior high and now is the worship leader for her home church. "The seeds planted in our hearts at HCA are still relevant in our lives today."
John Whitworthis a 1999 graduate of HCA. He earned a BA in Speech Communications from LSU in 2003, and then went on to serve as a social studies teacher and coach at his high school alma mater for two years. After leaving HCA as an educator, he went to work at LSU as a Teaching Associate with the College of Engineering and Louisiana Transportation Research Center. John finished coursework for his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration. He has also earned another graduate degree, receiving his Ed.S. in Educational Administration from Liberty University. None of his academic accomplishments compare to the events of April 10, 2009 when John was married to Casey Thomas. John has been blessed with the opportunity to join Casey's ministry work with children at Jefferson Baptist Church. When asked about his memories regarding HCA, John says, "I believe that it is very important for every student to make HCA their own. The challenge for HCA students today is to continue to raise the bar of excellence, both spiritually and academically. HCA teachers & leaders instill strong, solid beliefs in each student who passes through the classroom doors . Hopefully, those students will strive to give back one day, just like I did."
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