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• College Admissions Panel Event: TONIGHT, 6:30 p.m.
• Admissions Open House: April 16, 2 p.m.
• IOWA Testing (Grades 3, 6, 7): April 17 - 20
• The Little Shop of Horrors: April 20 & 21 (see below)
• Champion's Dinner: April 22 (see below)
• IOWA Testing (Grades 1, 2, 4, 5): April 24 - 27
• Field Day: April 28
• Youth Football Night: April 28

The Governor's Honors Program is a state summer program for gifted and talented students. To be selected to attend GHP students are put through a rigorous selection process which includes required assignments, an interview, and an audition or simulation, all meant to showcase their expertise in their chosen area of nomination. We are proud to announce that GWA has three students who will be attending this summer's GHP.

• Riley Edwards (Chemistry)
• Michael Mealor (Brass)
• Jackson Wimberly - alternate (Percussion)

Congratulations to and well-wishes for these three students as they work and study with other top students in the state on the campus of Georgia Southern this June!

Our Fine Arts program shines through the incredible works of our talented students. Mr. Jameson's AP 3D Art students are preparing to submit their AP portfolios on May 5. These juniors are specializing in in-depth conceptual portfolios. They have dedicated an extensive amount of time, with each project requiring anywhere from 90 to 120 hours. From the very beginning of their brainstorming process to completing the AP questions and statements, their project conceptualization and systematic investigation is heavily involved and thoroughly thought out. Additionally, each technique they use in creating their works requires great precision, time, and detail. Junior Alina Aponte said, “My AP portfolio project is over the feelings of anxiety. I had a lot of fun digging into my emotions and expressing them through my art.” We look forward to seeing the completed works from these creative and hardworking students.

This morning, the fifth-grade chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Debbie Dyer, presented “Broadway Beat,” a show featuring performances of popular Broadway numbers from Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Annie, Rent and a medley of songs by composer George Cohen. Bravo, to our young singers!

Buy your tickets today for our upcoming spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors! There will be two performances in the auditorium, so seating is limited! See Mrs. McDevitt in the auditorium to pre-purchase tickets. The prices are as follows:

Students: $5

Adults: $10

Dawgs360: Free

Teachers/Staff: Free

GWA fifth graders continued the Easter tradition of taking beautiful Easter baskets full of generously donated items to the Walton County Senior Citizens Center. They toured the center and learned about the many activities available for the senior citizens of Walton County. The seniors were entertained with a performance by the fifth-grade chorus followed by the whole grade joining in the exercise class! As always, our GWA students were given a warm welcome and enjoyed the morning spending time with the seniors. This annual trip is one that always fills the heart!

Prospective families are invited to join us on campus for our last Admissions event of the school year. Please help us spread the word! Interested families may register for the upcoming Open House online (please click HERE to sign up).

GWA activities don’t stop when the school year ends! Our camps begin May 30 and run through July 27 and we have something for every camper!

Click HERE for complete details and registration or visit Summer Camps on our website (under Campus Life). Please contact Ashley Kirkpatrick with any questions.

Camp offerings include: Cooking Camp, Lego Camp, Hot Wheels Camp, Lacrosse Camp, Basketball Camp, Tennis Camp, Minecraft Camp, Sumo Robot Camp, Football Camp, Melty Bead Camp, Outdoor Sports Camp, STEM Camp, New London Driving Camp, Draw, Paint Create, SAT Math Prep, Under The Sea Camp, Soccer Camp, Summer Craft Camp, Outdoor Sports Camp, Princess Camp, 3D Design and Printing Camp, Christmas in July, On The Moon, and Cheer Camp.

Reese Gelsthorpe will continue his studies and take his basketball career to the collegiate level at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin. Congratulations and best wishes to Reese!

George Walton Academy varsity tennis won three Region titles on Tuesday! Phillip Akin won the Region title for singles and Evan Phillips took the number three spot to go into the State Tournament. Lindsey Phillips won the Region title and Ellie Lang took second place. Avery Collin and Riley Root are the Region winners while Abigail Mack and Mia Smith take second place. Trey and Mason Kirkpatrick placed fourth. All of them will be competing on Monday and Tuesday of next week in the Individual State Championship in Rome. Congratulations, Bulldogs!

Our GWA boys golf team placed second in the Region Tournament and qualified for the State Tournament on April 24 in Thomasville. Matthew Herren and Ben Ellerbee made the All-Tournament team. Well-done, Bulldogs!

Our varsity Bulldogs had a great outing on Tuesday night against Riverside! Their 11-1 victory was led by pitcher Tristen Hill with eight strikeouts! They face Riverside again on Friday at 6 p.m. at home. Come out to cheer on the Dawgs!

The Champions Dinner will be on Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in Don Williams Stadium. This dinner is in support of the Bulldog Fund—a fundraising effort aimed to provide and elevate the excellence across all of George Walton Academy’s athletic programs.

The event will be a family-friendly evening under the lights, which includes a BBQ dinner, dessert auction, and half off tuition raffle.

Purchase your tickets today for the Champions Dinner and/or 50% OFF Tuition Raffle tickets at

www.bulldogfund.com

Congratulations to our Lifters of the Month - Charlie Jesel (February), Aidan Chatham (February), Logan Blalock (March). The Iron Dawg is awarded is each month to one or more students. Student(s) chosen must exemplify specific qualities in the GWA Weight Room. The qualities looked for when choosing for the Iron Dawg Award consist of leadership ability, above average work ethic, perfect attendance, winning attitude and above average ability to follow Instructions.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week is just a couple of weeks away, May 1 - 5. Help us show gratitude to those who are the stars in our students' eyes. Signing up is easy - just click HERE.

Today's In Focus is proudly sponsored by AM Concrete (www.am-concreteinc.com). Interested in advertising through our Corporate Partnership program? Contact Mike Elmankabady melmankabady@gwa.com or call 678-635-3812.