Heritage Christian Academy hosting retirement celebration for staff member

Penny Gilkey, who is retiring after 32 years at HCA, is among the school earliest employees.

Heritage Christian Academy is hosting a retirement celebration for staff member Penny Gilkey, whose career mirrors the school’s history. 

The celebration is slated for 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in the school’s gymnasium on Eagle Way bypass. Gilkey has worked for Heritage Christian for 32 years. The school opened in 1994. 

Penny Gilkey is retiring from Heritage Christian Academy after 32 years with the school. (HCA Facebook photo)
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