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Phone: (678) 635-3800

• School Holiday: Sept. 22 (Rutledge Day)
• Sign Up Deadline for NYC Trip: Sept. 22 (details below)
• ParentAlert Test: Sept. 25 (see below)
• Softball Senior Night: Sept. 26
• Dawgs Unleashed Fun Run & 5K: Sept. 30
• Homecoming Week: Oct. 9-13
• Senior Stone Mt. Trip: Oct. 11

Don’t forget – we will all enjoy a day off from school this Friday thanks to the generosity of the Rutledge family and their winning of the 2023 Gala “pay to vaca” live auction item. And Happy 18th Birthday to senior Jackson Rutledge!

Dear Bulldog Family,

September is THE month we are encouraging every Georgia taxpayer in the Bulldog Nation to send some state tax dollars to our great school to provide student scholarships. Now is the time! It takes less than a minute to complete the form (linked below) and apply.

Do I send all my state tax payments to Atlanta or some to GWA? The following information (click HERE) is designed to help taxpayers understand the Georgia GOAL program. Our students benefit when you make the right decision!

Thanks for helping GWA break $1 million in 2024 Georgia GOAL scholarship support. We can do it!

One Dawg Strong,

John D. Marshall

Head of School

Dr. Dibble’s Chemistry classes produced acetylene gas by reacting calcium carbide with water to launch the “Mole” cannon. This powerfully explosive gas was used to propel various objects from a cannon built out of PVC pipe. Students learned about the energy stored in molecules as well as what it means to be a clean fuel.

Last Friday, Ms. Pickens' Latin students enjoyed Toga Day. After learning about Roman clothing styles and the manufacture of purple dye earlier in the week, students were asked to bring in bedsheets on Friday. Working in groups of three (two to fold and drape the sheet and one to be dressed), students helped one another get into their togas. The humble bedsheets were folded and draped in the traditional Roman style to create togas with stately folds and the austere air that Roman statesmen were known for.

Mrs. Johnson's U.S. History class has been focusing on the causes of the American Revolution. Using Skittles as currency, King Johnson made students pay ridiculous "taxes" to show the unfair treatment by Great Britain during the 1700s and how it led to the start of the American Revolution.

Journey Allen was invited to speak at the annual Georgia Laws of Life Teacher & Rotarian Workshop Luncheon last Friday, Sept. 15, at the Emory Conference Center. She read her third place state-winning essay to an audience of teachers and Rotarians. Her paper was one of over 33,000 student submissions during the 2022-2023 school year. Well done, Journey!

This week, upper school students went through the Honor Code Ceremony during advisory. Just as we did in middle school last week, students were taught about the importance of living an honorable life and how holding a high standard of integrity elevates our school, community, and ourselves. Upper school students were also encouraged to be leaders for the lower grades and to set the example. To conclude the ceremony, each student and teacher signed the honor code to symbolize their commitment to be courageous in the pursuit of integrity. These honor codes will be displayed as a reminder of our commitment.

The GWA Bulldogs varsity football team travels to the Brentwood School (Sandersviile, GA) tomorrow night. If you can't make it to the game - catch the live action on their livestream channel. Click HERE to view. Let's GO BULLDOGS!

Our varsity volleyball team added two more wins to their record last week with victories over BCA (3-2) and Lakeview Academy (3-1). The eight senior players were recognized before Tuesday night's game. We wish them all the best as they finish out the season! Congratualtions, Lady Dawgs!

Our GWA cross country team placed 1st in Varsity Girls, 1st in MS Boys and 1st in MS Girls at the Walton County Championships, hosted by Loganville Christian Academy. Congrats to the entire team on a fantastic effort with several personal records (PR) achieved! The next race is Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Apple Hawkins Invite held at Apalachee High School. Go Bulldogs!

Walton Co. Championship individual medalists:

Varsity Girls

2. Moneli Shekarbakht

6. Allie Marler

7. Charlie Jesel

9. Annalise Digby

10. Kierstin Henderson

Varsity Boys

7. Caleb Choe

MS Boys

1. Gage Wasileski

6. Alex Gervais

7. Shane Howard

MS Girls

2. Laney Brewer

3. Mykala Islas

5. Bryn Keyeck

6. Emma Drennen

7. Landry Atkinson

10. Ashley Fields

Our 5k and Fun Run are just nine days away (Sat., Sept. 30)! Are you planning to join us this year for the Dawgs Unleashed running events? If so, you may register in person or online (click HERE or go to gwa.com). We have limited shirt sizes available. Same day registration will open at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the event!

With perfect weather, enthusiastic volunteers, and friendly competition on the course – the annual Dawgs Unleashed Golf Tournament at the Monroe Golf & Country Club was a tremendous success! This was all made possible by the contributions of all involved parties, including our corporate partners, event volunteers, supportive alumni, current and alumni parents, and our golf captains.

Our inaugural Dawgs Unleashed Pickleball Tournament was an absolute smash! The sold-out event brought players, spectators, volunteers, and corporate sponsors together for a spectacular afternoon at the courts. We are thrilled to announce our event champions – Ashley Kirkpatrick, John Marshall and Steve Goff!

Today's In Focus is proudly sponsored by A Polished Finish (www.apolishedfinish.com).