GDPA encourages all students to participate in athletic activities as it aides in developing a well-rounded individual with skills in leadership, teamwork, initiative, competition, endurance, and good judgment.  The purpose of athletics at GDPA is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the team’s individual players. The athletic staff is committed to the emphasis of proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, spiritual development, and fair play.  An interscholastic sports program is available to all students registered in grades 9th-12th Grade. High school athletes compete with teams from area schools in volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball and soccer