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Unplugging with the Arts is back! We spent our fir

Unplugging with the Arts is back! We spent our first day of this immersive art experience in Louisville with Ed Hamilton himself (@edhamiltonstudios) discussing a few of his sculptures, their history, and how these pieces came to be. We're off to the @speedartmuseum today so stay tuned for more! #GattonAcademy #Gatton2024

Raise your hand if you're still recuperating from

Raise your hand if you're still recuperating from all of the excitement at The Gatton Alumni Reunion Weekend! 🤚🤚

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend and to all who helped make it happen! Special thanks to the Alumni Advisory Board; Stingray Grill; our Saturday presenters, panelists, and facilitators; Kona Ice Bowling Green; and the staff planning committee!

We hope to see you all again very soon! #GattonAcademy #GattonAlumni #gattonreunion

Weren't able to make it this weekend? Keep an eye out for more emails in the coming months regarding regional meet-ups, alumni opportunities to be engaged, and the next Reunion!

TODAY is the last day to register for the Gatton A

TODAY is the last day to register for the Gatton Alumni Reunion on May 19th and 20th!

We can’t wait to have you back at Gatton in just 9 days- details will be going out to everyone who has registered later this week, including reunion locations for the Classes of 2008, 2013, and 2018. You’ll also have the opportunity to suggest affinity groups, and get more info about the Scavenger Hunt and other sessions.

Don’t miss out: bit.ly/gattonreunion

The short answer is: no! I have heard this quest

The short answer is: no!

I have heard this question from several Gatton Alumni who aren’t sure if they are old enough to benefit from a Reunion, or if they will feel out of place. But just like our Alumni Dinners- where new connections are made, older alumni give advice and perspective to younger alumni, and you can always a bring a friend with you if you’re feeling unsure- we want everyone to feel welcome and get something out of the experience!

Our breakout sessions on Saturday morning will be a big part of that: you will have dedicated time with other alumni who are around the same age as you in your Life Era sessions, with alumni who are in the same field as you which is great for networking, and with alumni who have similar interests in our professor sessions.

If you’re still feeling unsure, grab a friend to attend with or reach out to me with your questions! (And if you can’t afford the registration fee- email me! Ashley.Taylor@wku.edu We will work it out.)

We will see you May 19th and 20th!

Bit.ly/gattonreunion

You never know what might happen in the last week

You never know what might happen in the last week of the school year. ❤️

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #BeWolvesNotSheep #SeniorPrank

“That’s out-phage-ous!” Beth and April tack

“That’s out-phage-ous!”

Beth and April tackle a CPS project.

Ready to tackle CPS again? Claus and Uta will be teaching Advanced CPS on Saturday morning of the Reunion! “If you like a (problem-solving) challenge, come and see us. There will be no grades, no programming, no pressure, just have some fun with an intriguing puzzle.”

Don’t forget to register- we need to know you’re coming! Bit.ly/GattonReunion

Wrapping up the school year means also getting exc

Wrapping up the school year means also getting excited for our Summer Study Abroad to Harlaxton! Senior Nishu Anekere (Conner Senior High School) shares about his experience and how he made the most of his time with new friends in our latest blog post. Check it out at the link in bio!

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2023

The end of the year means leftover meal swipes and

The end of the year means leftover meal swipes and flex dollars, so what better way to spend them than with a Panda Feast in the Commons with friends?

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2024

@wku.chemistry's Dr. Eric Conte, who is many Gatto

@wku.chemistry's Dr. Eric Conte, who is many Gatton Academy students' chemistry professor, made a surprise visit to the Gatton Academy lobby this weekend. He and his his students made matcha ice cream with liquid nitrogen, powdered Matcha, and the power of chemistry. 🔬🍦

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #Gatton2024 #ScienceisSweet

The Gatton Academy Envirothon Teams do it again! B

The Gatton Academy Envirothon Teams do it again! Both the Junior and Senior teams are headed to State Competition May 17-18 at the North Central 4-H Camp in Carlisle, Kentucky after qualifying at the Envirothon East/West Regionals. Congratulations and great work, Automatons!

Senior Team (Above) was the overall highest-scoring team at Regionals: Kaden Yonts, Amir Campbell, Thorin Bowman, Dunil Kasturiratna, and Nishu Anekere.

Junior Team (below) scored highest in Soils: Atiana Spivey, Amelie Fuentes, Parmeshvar Prakash, Gianna Claros, and Allison Dixon.

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #Gatton2024

Our students are often asked how they stay connect

Our students are often asked how they stay connected to their sports while at The Gatton Academy given that they sacrifice KHSAA sports while here. Check out this blog post, "Hoop Scholars," from Senior Kenyan Wood (Caverna High School) and how he maintains his love for basketball. Link in bio.

#GattonAcademy #Gatton2023

It's been nearly a week since prom, but we are sti

It's been nearly a week since prom, but we are still dreaming of our Night at the Met! Shout out to the Prom Committee, residential counselors (especially Noah and Barbara) for making it a night to remember! #GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #Gatton2024

Senior Jiali Graham (Model Laboratory School) shar

Senior Jiali Graham (Model Laboratory School) shared on our blog about her favorite clubs and student organizations at The Gatton Academy. From Student Y to Film Club to Science Minded Kids and more, students can find a club they love or start their own!

Read more at the link in bio.

#Gatton2023 #GattonAcademy

It's always wonderful to have groups of students v

It's always wonderful to have groups of students visiting Gatton! We spent the entire day on Tuesday with students from Moss Middle School. During their visit, they toured Dr. Keith Phillips's research lab with @wkubiology, toured campus, ate at Fresh Foods, and learned all about Gatton! #GattonAcademy

May 19th at 6 pm… if your plans don’t include

May 19th at 6 pm… if your plans don’t include dinner with Pokey, then you are going to miss out! Following dinner there will be a Gatton-style competition for bragging rights and prizes once you return to Florence Schneider. You’ll then have donuts, ping pong, and more in the building until it’s time to get some sleep for Saturday’s activities!

Register today to join us: bit.ly/gattonreunion

Booking a room at the Hyatt Place near campus? Call and ask for the WKU Alumni rate!

By popular demand, we're highlighting two of our s

By popular demand, we're highlighting two of our staff who don't get nearly enough attention (although, would it ever be enough?). Shout out to Daisy and Moxie for keeping us in line and making sure we all know who runs this place. #GattonAcademy #GattonDogs #InfinitePawsibilities

Welcome, Class of 2025! We're looking forward to h

Welcome, Class of 2025! We're looking forward to having you join us this Fall. The Class of 2025 is made up of 99 students from across 46 counties in Kentucky and is the 18th incoming class of Gatton. Read more at the link in bio. #GattonAcademy #Gatton2025

We have had a blast meeting up with so many of our

We have had a blast meeting up with so many of our alumni in the past year as we attended conferences and events everywhere from Providence to Louisville to Seattle- now it’s your turn to come to us! Alumni, join us for our first Reunion Weekend on May 19th and 20th- we’ll start with dinner on Friday night, and fill the next 30 hours with all sorts of events and activities. Registration is required and costs $50, which includes 2 meals, numerous snacks, and all activities. Please register no later than May 1st! See you there!

Bit.ly/gattonreunion

To continue our research theme this week, here's a $To continue our research theme this week, here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the work students presented. Mia West ('23), Mykah Carden ('24), and Gracie Veith ('24) have been working with the @crawford_hydrology and digging into cave and karst research this Spring. Mia and Mykah have been working in the field with Dr. Pat Kambesis to conduct hydrogeologic inventories and groundwater tracing while Gracie has been training extensively in CHL laboratory techniques. Photos are from a florescent dye injection conducted to explore urban groundwater issues. Izzy McIntosh ('23) has been conducting research comparing the sugar content in sap from a variety of sugar maples on the WKU preserve to determine what factors affect the sugar content in different trees such as size or age. Her work is conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Stokes with @wkubiology. Photos display Izzy collecting sap that will then be analyzed using a refractometer to determine the sugar content. #GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #Gatton2024$

54 of our students presented research this past we

54 of our students presented research this past weekend at the Student Scholar Showcase at Western Kentucky University. Altogether, they put together 32 Poster Presentations and 15 Oral Presentations displaying research they've completed through coursework, faculty-mentored research, and Summer internships. #GattonAcademy #Gatton2023 #Gatton2024

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