September 2009

September 16, 2009:  12 Gatton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

September 15, 2009: Greece is the Word! Application Now Available for January 2010 Travel Abroad

September 10, 2009: Audio: Many Gatton Academy Students Staying at WKU, While Others Pursue Higher Ed Elsewhere

September 8, 2009: Council on Postsecondary Education to Visit Academy, Meet at WKU on Sept. 10

September 8, 2009:  Gifted Education Experts to Discuss Diversity During Sept. 25 Workshop

September 7, 2009:  Updated: Apply for the Class of 2012

September 4, 2009:  Students From Germany To Visit Gatton Academy, WKU Campus Next Week

September 3, 2009:  Gatton Academy to Conduct 15 Information Sessions Across Kentucky this Fall

September 1, 2009:  Poll Question: What type of content would you like to see featured on the Gatton Academy website?

August 2009

August 31, 2009:  Full Video: Gatton Academy Seniors Discuss Being Gifted, Needs of High Ability Students at KAGE Workshop

August 31, 2009:  Photo Album: First Weekend Back

August 30, 2009:  [Random Wanderings] From This Vantage Point

August 29, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Residential Counselor Sean Giddings

August 28, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Residential Counselor Sue Meador

August 28, 2009:  Students Find Comfort During Academy Transition in Family at Home, Schneider Hall

August 27, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Residential Counselor Rachel Stewart

August 27, 2009:  Class of 2010 Returns with High Expectations, Harder Classes

August 27, 2009:  Photo Album: Class of 2010 Returns to Schneider Hall

August 26, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Residential Counselor Brian Rogers

August 26, 2009:  Class of 2011 Welcomed to WKU at Picnic with the President

August 25, 2009:  Academy Juniors, Community Leaders Tackle Challenge Course

August 25, 2009:  Photo Album: Challenge by Choice! Low Ropes Course and Leadership Activities

August 25, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Residential Counselor Emily Burns

August 24, 2009:  Photo Album: Picnic with the President

August 24, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Study Skills Coordinator Ami Karlage

August 23, 2009:  Schneider Hall Filled with Excitement, Nerves as Adventure Week Begins

August 23, 2009:  Academy Students Engage Peers as Community Leaders

August 23, 2009:  Photo Album: Class of 2011 Move-In

August 22, 2009:  [New Year, New Staff] Meet Assistant Coordinator: Residence Life Melissa Schultz

August 22, 2009:  Photo Album: “The View from Here” Staff Retreat

August 21, 2009:  Photo Album: 2009 Community Leader Training

August 21, 2009:  Two Gatton Academy Class of 2009 Members to Spend Semester at Sea

August 20, 2009:  Student Profile: Graves County Student Enrolled in Unique School

August 20, 2009:  Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science Launched as Nation’s 16th Residential STEM School

August 19, 2009:  2009-10 Student Life Handbook Now Available Online

August 19, 2009:  Gatton Academy Class of 2009 Improves ACT Scores

August 19, 2009:  Kentucky Dept. of Education: More Public School Graduates Take the ACT

August 19, 2009:  Newspaper Editorials Bridge Ten Years of Gatton Academy History

August 18, 2009:  Cities and Excursions for the 2010 Gatton Academy Greece Experience

August 17, 2009:  Berta Lecture Series to Explore Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

August 17, 2009:  Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Fall 2009 Workshop to Focus on “Making Developmental Sense of Giftedness”

August 13, 2009:  WKU, Six Gatton Academy Students Selected to Participate in Prestigious Chinese Language Flagship

August 12, 2009:  5Q: Whitney Antle Studies in Argentina with CCIS

August 11, 2009:  5Q: Holly Mitchell Examines Stratigraphy with WKU Department of Geology

August 11, 2009:  Alumnus Luke Akridge Presents at International Bridges Conference

August 10, 2009:  Gatton Academy Students Shine in State ACT Scores

August 8, 2009:  5Q: Katie Rush Travels to London with CCSA

August 7, 2009:  5Q: Elaine Flynn Explores Geochemical Research this Summer at WKU

July 2009

July 24, 2009:  Updated With Video: Gatton Academy Students to Benefit from Lecture, Lab Facilities in New Snell Hall

July 23, 2009:  Now is the Time to be an Advocate! Contact Your US Senator in Support of Javits Funding!

July 16, 2009:  Advocacy Alert! Contact Your US Representative TODAY in Support of funding the Javits G/T Student Education Program in 2010 Budget

July 15, 2009:  Tyce Hodges Named National Merit Scholarship Winner

July 12, 2009:  Celebrate National Parenting Gifted Children Week July 19-25 With These Ideas

July 11, 2009:  Video: WKU “View from the Hill” Spotlights Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY)

July 10, 2009:  5Q: Ryne Weiss Conducts Geochemical Research at WKU, Michigan State University

July 8, 2009:  5Q: Sarah Pritchett Participates in Geologic Research as Part of Earthwatch’s Student Challenge Awards Program

July 7, 2009:  5Q: Elizabeth Singleton Participates in Pikeville College’s Professional Education Preparation Program

June 2009

June 20, 2009:  11 Gatton Academy Students Selected to Participate in HHMI National Genomics Research Initiative

June 19, 2009:  Gatton Academy Students Participate in National Youth Policy Summit

June 9, 2009:  Gatton Academy Named to Newsweek’s List of ‘Pubilc Elites’

June 5, 2009:  Gatton Academy Students Present at 2009 NCSSSMST Student Research Symposium

June 3, 2009:  WKU, Center for Gifted Studies, and Gatton Academy Hosting School Superintendents

June 3, 2009:  Photo Flashback: An Academy History Lesson

June 2, 2009:  Busy Summer Ahead for Gatton Academy Students, Graduates

May 2009

May 30, 2009:  Full Video: 2009 Kentucky Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony for Outstanding 7th Grade Students

May 30, 2009:  Photo Album: Class of 2011 Orientation Day

May 29, 2009:  Notes for Class of 2011 Orientation Day (May 30, 2009)

May 22, 2009:  Bored This Summer? Consider Taking a Math or Science Class Through Kentucky Virtual Schools.

May 19, 2009:  Assistant Residential Life Coordinator Position Available for Fall 2009

May 16, 2009:  Full Video: Gatton Academy 2nd Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 16, 2009: Photo Album: The Class of 2009

May 16, 2009:  Gatton Academy Honors First Class of Students to Complete Two-Year Program

May 11, 2009:  Missed Preview Weekend on Saturday? Watch the full video from the Student Q&A Panel!

May 5, 2009:  Twelve Gatton Academy Students Selected to Attend Governor’s Scholars Program

May 4, 2009:  WKU Spring Commencement Weekend (Including Gatton Academy Graduation) Set For May 15-17

April 2009

April 30, 2009:  Rachel Bowman Selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholarship

April 14, 2009:  Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky Selects 60 Students from 33 Counties for Class of 2011

April 10, 2009:  Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science Hosts Preview Weekend at WKU on May 9

April 8, 2009:  Dalton Hubble Named 2009 Goldwater Scholarship Recipient

April 6, 2009:  Photo Album: Prom 2009

April 5, 2009:  Residential Counselor Positions Available for Fall 2009

April 3, 2009:  Gatton Academy Places 9th in State Mock Trial Tournament

March 2009

March 26, 2009:  Gatton Academy Executive Director Named To Executive Committee Of World Council For Gifted And Talented

March 25, 2009:  Gatton Academy Among 26 High School Teams to Compete in State Mock Trial Tournament

March 25, 2009:  Audio: At WKU, Efforts Underway to Reach Out to Talented Students

March 16, 2009:  Video Archive: WKU President Gary Ransdell Discusses Gatton Academy on KET’s One to One

March 16, 2009:  Schedule of Events for Interview Weekend

March 15, 2009:  Notice to Class of 2011 Applicants Regarding Math Placement Exams

March 12, 2009:  Sarah Pritchett, Stephanie Burba Selected to Participate in National Summer Research Programs

March 3, 2009:  Class of 2011 Applicants Begin to Receive Notification for Interviews

February 2009

February 27, 2009:  GEW ‘09: “Land of Tomorrow” by Elaine Flynn

February 26, 2009:  In the News: Boyle ‘junior’ enjoys role in WKU academy

February 26, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Why Offer Challenging Classes?

February 26, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Why is it Important to Take Challenging Classes?

February 25, 2009:  GEW ‘09: What a Child Doesn’t Learn

February 25, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Academy Senior Rachel Bowman’s Speech at the Proclamation Annoucement

February 24, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Fact or Fiction? What the Experts Say

February 24, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Ways You Can Help Celebrate Gifted Education Week in Kentucky

February 23, 2009:  GEW ‘09: Fact or Fiction?

February 23, 2009:  GEW ‘09 Video: Gifted Education: Let’s Do It!

February 19, 2009:  Three Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

February 5, 2009:  Open House Slated for Feb. 11, 2009

February 5, 2009:  Gatton Academy, Center For Gifted Studies Among Partners For Commonwealth Institute For Parent Leadership

January 2009

January 29, 2009:  1/31 Preview Weekend Still Scheduled Despite Weather

January 23, 2009:  Emily Hall Places 2nd in Medical Math at HOSA Conference

January 21, 2009:  Gatton Academy to Host Information Session in Oldham Co. on 1/29

January 21, 2009:  Updated Changes to 1/31 Preview Weekend to Accomodate Increased Interest

January 15, 2009:  Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership 2009 CIPL STEM Institute Application Now Online

January 15, 2009:  Gatton Academy Admissions Deadline Approaches

January 15, 2009:  Dalton Hubble named semifinalist in Intel Science Talent Search

January 5, 2009:  German Exchange Students Visit Gatton Academy; Share Educational, Cultural Experiences

December 2008 and Earlier

December 12, 2008:  Florence Schneider Hall Featured in National Magazine

November 19, 2008:  Cincinatti Equirer names Gatton Academy “educational gem and economic development tool”.

November 3, 2008:  Dalton Hubble Named Semifinalist in 2009 Siemens Competition

October 15, 2008: Lawmakers Get Closer Look at Gatton Academy

September 16, 2008:  Gatton Academy Students Excel in State Mandatory ACT

September 15, 2008:  Four Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

September 5, 2008:  Parent Institute Focuses on STEM

July 24, 2008: 2008-09 Preview Weekends Scheduled

May 10, 2008:  Gatton Academy Honors 54 Inaugural Graduates

April 9, 2008:  Gatton Academy Selects 62 Students from 44 Counties for Class of 2010