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Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (678) 635-3800

• Summer Camp Registration is Open: go to https://bit.ly/GWACamps

• GWA Flagfest: March 29 (see below)

• Admissions Open House: March 30

• Spring Break: April 7 - 11

• IOWA Testing (1st-5th): April 14 - 16

• CoGAT Testing (2nd - 4th): April 17

• LS Spring Photos: April 17

• Taco Cook-Off: April 15 (see below)

• No School: April 18, Good Friday

• No School: April 21, Easter Monday

• IOWA Testing (6th/7th): April 22 - 25

• LS Group Photos: April 24

• Champion's Dinner: April 26 (see below)

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If you know someone who is interested in applying for next year, please email the admissions office at admissions@gwa.com , or let others know they can register for our March 30 event at gwa.com. We can't wait to welcome amazing new families and students to GWA!

George Walton Academy is pleased to announce that Addison Hayes ‘26 and Wendy Menard ‘26 have been invited to participate in the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program at Georgia Southern University this summer. Addison’s concentration is World Language – French and Wendy’s is Music/Brass – French Horn. They will join other students selected for the program for a four-week study program in June and July.

Congratulations to Addison and Wendy on this incredible honor!

Alex Martin has been chosen as Rotary Student of the Month for March. He has selected Jessie Croft as Teacher of the Month. Alex is the 2025 GWA STAR Student, is an AP Scholar with Distinction, served as a Junior Marshal, and has earned numerous academic awards, including the UGA Certificate of Merit, GWA Best of the Best, GWA Head of School list, and the AP African American Recognition Award. He is an active member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Spanish Club (co-president) and the varsity soccer team. Alex serves his community through local groups and the Feed My Starving Children charitable organization. Alex will attend the University of Georgia in the fall and plans to major in finance.

Congratulations to Alex and Sra. Croft!

Sydney Colson has been chosen as Rotary Student of the Month for April. She has selected Jon Terrell as Teacher (Counselor) of the Month. Sydney is an AP Scholar with Distinction, served as a Junior Marshal, received the Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, and the GWA Best of the Best Award. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. She participates in Gavel Club, founded the GWA literary magazine and has played varsity softball and golf (captain) throughout high school. Outside of school, Sydney interns with the (Alcovy Judicial Circuit) Mental Health Resource Court team. Sydney will continue her studies at the University of Georgia where she plans to major in political science.

Congratulations to Sydney and Mr. Terrell!

Exciting news! The new Tennis & Track Concession & Restroom Building at GWA will be named in honor of GWA’s Athletic Director Mark Whitley! Now officially "The Mark Whitley Athletic Complex," and nicknamed "The Whit."

We had the special honor of surprising Coach Whitley with this announcement at our Spring Athletics Signing Day—a fitting tribute to his 40+ years of leadership in athletics and his unmatched Bulldog spirit at GWA! Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

The Taco Cook-Off is coming up on April 15 from 5-7 p.m., and it will be an evening you won’t want to miss! The best part? It’ll be happening alongside the lacrosse game, so you can enjoy delicious tacos and support our team all in one fun night!

There’s still time to sign up to bring your favorite taco or any dish to share. This event is open to the whole community, so feel free to bring a friend or family member! It’s an excellent opportunity to come together and celebrate a fantastic year as we head toward the finish line. CLICK HERE to participate.

Don’t miss out—let’s make it a night of great food, great fun, and great company!

GWA students, families, friends, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate seven senior athletes as they committed to continuing their sport at the collegiate level! We commend their talent, dedication, hard work, and perseverance in pursuing excellence in Bulldog athletics and beyond.

Congratulations to the following student-athletes on this outstanding achievement!

-Landen Briscoe, Rodeo – Northeast Texas Community College

-David Eberly, Football – Shorter University

-Preston Evans, Football – Shorter University

-Aidan Townsend, Football – Shorter University

-Demere Gray, Softball – Georgia Southern University

-Leila Mathis, Softball – Miami University

-McKenna Rutledge, Track and Field – UNC Charlotte

Our varsity girls lacrosse team defeated Pinecrest Academy in a close game on Wednesday with a final of 17-15. Their next home game is Tuesday, March 31 against Hebron Christian at 5:30 p.m.. Go Lady Dawgs!

Our GWA track and field athletes look for more top finishes and PR’s at today’s home meet following a successful outing at Saturday’s 8th Annual Dawg Dash! Our varsity girls team finished second overall and first place finishers include:

• Jackson Wells – high jump
• Ashley Hill – discus
• Kayden Owens – shot put
• Azalea Snell – 1600, 800
• Phillip Akin – 3200

Today’s meet starts with field events at 4 p.m. and the team will compete next at the County Meet at Social Circle HS next Wednesday. Good luck, Bulldogs!

Our boys tennis team defeated Riverside 3-2 in this week's Region match with Alex Gervais and Trace Wilson clinching the meet at 2 doubles. This follows the girls 4-1 win over MAHS on the road earlier this week. Brooklyn Concepcion clinched the match at 3 singles and it was her first time playing singles! Congrats to all!

During lower school Building Bulldogs, students learned the meaning and importance of honesty and integrity. They spent time learning how they could practice being students of integrity in school, at home, and even in the community. They participated in activities such as honesty games and skits that taught them the effects of not being honest. Additionally, they practiced skills that led to understanding the value in being a person of integrity.

"Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people." - Spencer Johnson