Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy Board of Directors.Seated from left to right: Brenda Gamble, Rev. Frank Darby, Gail Johnson Murphy; Standing: Stella Daniels, Mildred Williams, Mary Hardy, Barbara Elmore Lane, Tremaine Moore, Juanita Ambers, Neola Crosby. Not Pictured: Helen Getridge, Melvin Gillette. Photo by Stephen V. Brooks Photography, svbrooksphoto@aol.com

The Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy   will begin its 15th anniversary celebration with a Benefit Gospel Concert featuring the Northern California Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America and other guest artists, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the school, located at 6925 International Blvd. in Oakland.
A tour of the academy  will take place at 3:30 p.m.
The academy opened its doors to receive its first students on Sept. 15, 1997.  This school was the fulfillment of a dream realized by the late Dr. Herbert Guice, former pastor of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
The academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.  The school received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, receiving the highest rating possible.
The academy offers a state-approved academic curriculum and enrichment courses in Spanish, computer science and music.
For ticket information and information concerning enrollment at the academy, call (510) 729-0330.  Visit the website at www.guiceacademy.org