George Walton Alumni News
A newsletter for alumni of George Walton Acadmey
Alumni Association Matters
KIM BOWDEN GUNNIN
Class of 1986
George Walton Academy
Teacher
JANET SORRELLS TOWNSEND
Class of 1984
Liberty First Bank
Commercial Lender/Construction Loan Specialist
LOY STONE TURNER
Class of 1993
Longleaf Hospice
Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
TIM LALAIAN
Class of 1997
Horizon
Vice President- Sales & Business Development
JORDAN SHUMATE
Class of 2008
Shuma Sports
President/ Managing Partner
MATT REYNOLDS
Class of 2009
George Walton Academy
Dean of Students
Winter Term Principal
Alumni Spotlight
For GWA alumnus Tim Fleming (‘01), Chief of Staff for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, the political arena is very familiar. Having grown up in a political family, knocking on doors and putting up campaign signs is second nature. Reflecting on his time at George Walton Academy, Tim credits his years as a member of the football team for instilling the strengths and cultivating the values he needs to succeed in politics- including mental toughness, a strong work ethic and a team mentality.
Tim advises students looking to pursue a career in public service to get involved now through summer internships or volunteering on a local campaign. He also warns young people to be cognizant of what they post on social media and to keep in mind the lasting consequences.
Tim looks forward to helping Governor Kemp implement the ideas and policies they presented during the gubernatorial campaign. We congratulate Tim on his new position and wish him continued success!
Tim is pictured with his wife, Lacey ('01) and his two daughters as he is sworn in as Brian Kemp's Chief of Staff.
Save the Date!
George Walton is proud to announce the date for Homecoming 2019. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of GWA! More details to follow.
Homecoming: Friday, September 27
Alumni on Campus
Campus Updates
Career Day Volunteers Needed
The Department of College Counseling is seeking professionals who are interested in speaking to students about their careers. If you are available to volunteer on March 15, 2019 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. please contact Mr. Michael Clancy at mclancy@gwa.com. Our students could greatly benefit from your expertise, experience and knowledge- so please consider joining us!