In Focus @ GWA
A news bulletin for the families of George Walton Academy
January 20, 2022
Email: info@gwa.com
Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (678) 635-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/GeorgeWaltonAcademy/
Twitter: @georgewalton
Key Deadlines & Dates
- Winter Sports Senior Night (non-basketball): Jan. 25
- Red Cross Blood Drive: Jan. 28, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Yearbook Deadline: Jan. 31
- Basketball Senior Night: Feb. 4
- GWA Open House: Feb. 6
- Lucky Dawg Gala and Benefit Auction: Feb. 26
Looking at Law
Senior Dominic Williams has thoroughly enjoyed interning with MG Law in Conyers. He said, “There’s never a boring moment or a moment where I’m regretting it.” Dominic had the opportunity to sit in on legal meetings as well as help with general office duties, send out requests for medical/billing records, file documents and fix document templates – all while learning about the legal system. Dominic commented, “The people are amazing and that helps a lot! The office energy is always great.” Thanks to MG Law for offering Dominic a first-hand look at law!
Handled with Care
Junior Della Couch is thankful for the opportunity to intern with Summit Chase Animal Hospital. She has gained so much knowledge about animal care through hands-on learning. Della has observed surgeries, taken blood samples, helped contain dogs and cats, and assisted the vets with other daily tasks. She has a new appreciation for the physical strength it takes when treating large or unfriendly animals as well as dealing with family pets that may not make it through. Overall, Della described her internship as an “eye-opening experience.”
Time on the Ranch
GWA juniors Ben Ellerbee and Graham Hill headed west for a unique internship experience at JH Ranch – a high-adventure Christian guest ranch in Etna, California. They chopped wood, fixed cabins, and, in general, helped the community. Their efforts behind-the-scenes also provided the opportunity to understand all of the “moving parts" at the ranch and its ministry.
Second Grade STEM Lab
By Janet Bishop
The second-grade is studying the states and properties of matter. In STEM we looked at the properties of each of our items: baking soda, vinegar, and a balloon and brainstormed together to make a descriptive list of their properties. Next, we asked the question – Could we blow up the balloon without using air? Students dumped baking soda in the balloon and into a bottle containing vinegar and were surprised to see their balloons blow up by themselves using carbon dioxide produced by the chemical reaction of the baking soda and vinegar. We recorded the results and labeled solid, liquid and gas on our drawing to wrap up the STEM lab.
Creations and Critiques
State-Bound Swimmers
The GWA Swim Dawgs showed up and showed out at last Friday’s meet at UGA’s Ramsey Center! The Boys 200 Medley Relay team – Jake Stout, Charlie Stout, Baylor Lingner and Timothy Pham won first place and dropped their state qualifying time. The group also qualified for state in the 400 Free Relay. The state qualified Girls 200 Medley Relay team – MK Dopp, Sarah Digby, Emma Dopp and McKenna Rutledge made their second qualification in the 200 Free Relay.
Good luck to the Swim Dawgs as they compete on Saturday at the 1A Championship Meet and at the GHSA State Meet on February 4 and 5 at Georgia Tech!
Hoops Update
Riders Head to Region Finals
Tickets On Sale Now!
Click HERE for more details about the event and to purchase tickets/sponsorships.
Choose Your Destination!
This year we have kicked our raffle up a notch and we are allowing you to pick from FOUR fabulous locations when you purchase a raffle ticket! Click HERE to download a flier with rules and information. Forms need to be turned in to Jeanie Beach in the Advancement Office to be entered into the raffle. The drawing will be held at the Lucky Dawg Gala and Benefit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 26. You do not have to be present to win. Sales are limited to only 100 tickets - so don't delay and miss out on purchasing a ticket.
Admissions Event
Order Your Letter Jacket Tomorrow!
Scholastic Images, our official letter jacket partner, will be at George Walton Academy on FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 during break and all lunches and walk students through the easy ordering process.
Students - Letter jacket orders need a $100 deposit along with proof that you have lettered, so bring your GW award letter, varsity letter certificate, or signed form(attached) along with any patches you may have at the time of order. Whether you lettered in academics, fine arts, or athletics, we encourage you to order your jacket now so you can wear it with PRIDE! Letter jacket information is available at www.scholasticimages.com as well as in the front office. Go BULLDOGS!
If you helped cheer on the Braves during the World Series or the Dawgs at the National Championship games OR at either of the celebrations, the yearbook staff needs your photos for a feature story in the yearbook. Send us the best photos you have! We would prefer photos of GWA students where you can see that they are actually at the game or celebration. The higher the resolution, the better. All photos will be CONSIDERED for publication, but we may not be able to include them all. Send photos to Liz Jones – ljones@gwa.com
Practicing Kindness
Meet Jeanie Collin!
Jeanie Collin has worked at GWA for four years – first as an academic coach in the PARC and currently as a fourth-grade teacher. She earned an early childhood degree from the State University of West Georgia and holds a master’s degree in the same field of study from Piedmont College. Jeanie and her husband Chris have two children, and both attend GWA – Avery (junior) and Peyton (sophomore). Jeanie enjoys reading, doing puzzles, playing tennis, trying new restaurants, going to the beach, and watching her kids play sports.