George Walton Academy

George Walton Academy (GWA) is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school serving students from pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. GWA is located in Monroe, Georgia, which is 45 miles east of Atlanta and 25 miles west of Athens. Established in 1969, GWA sits on 61 landscaped, wooded acres. The Academy graduates approximately 75 students each year. GWA believes in Judeo-Christian values while respecting the heritage and beliefs of others.[2]

George Walton Academy
North entrance to George Walton Academy
Address
One Bulldog Drive

Monroe
,
Georgia
30655

United States
Coordinates33°47′24″N 83°44′25″W
Information
Established1969 (1969)
StatusPrivate school
HeadmasterDaniel G. Dolan
Teaching staff87.0 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Age rangepreK–12th grade[1]
Enrollment762 (790 including preK)[1] (2015–16)
Student to teacher ratio8.8[1]
CampusRural
Campus size60 acres
Color(s)Red, black, and white
SportsParticipates in 22 GHSA sports
MascotBulldog
Team nameBulldogs
AccreditationSACS, SAIS, AdvancED
YearbookResume
WebsiteGeorge Walton Academy

The Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission,[3] Southern Association of Independent Schools[4] and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[5] The Academy is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association[6] and the Georgia High School Association.[7]

History

George Walton Academy was founded in 1969 during school desegregation.[8] Initially, the school was located in Good Hope, Georgia. In 1975, the school moved from Good Hope to Monroe. The new campus sat on 21 acres (85,000 m2) of land. Since then, the school has expanded to 60 acres (240,000 m2).[2]

As of 1983, several black children had been accepted for admission, but none had enrolled.[8]

As of 1991, George Walton Academy was accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, but not Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[9]

In 2010, George Walton Academy withdrew from the Georgia Independent School Association and started to compete in the Georgia High School Association athletic league.[10]

Fine Arts

Art classes are offered during the school day as well as enrichment opportunities after school in the form of co-curricular activities and student clubs. Advanced Placement classes are available in both music and the visual arts. Offerings include marching band, symphonic winds, concert ensemble, percussion, theater, chorus, visual arts, dance, photography, sculpture studio, yearbook.[11]

The George Walton Academy Marching Bulldog Band won third place in the 2014 USBands Division 6 National Championship.[12]

Athletics

GWA is a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), Region 8, Class A division.[13] GWA's athletics programs have won GISA championships in football (1979, 1991, 2003, and 2009)[14] basketball (1975 and 1984).[15] Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, lacrosse, majorettes, softball, swimming, equestrian, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.[16][17][18]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "George Walton Academy". Private School Universe Survey. National CVenter for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. "History - George Walton Academy". www.gwa.com. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  3. "SAIS". www.sais.org. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  4. "Southern Association of Colleges and Schools | SACS CASI". www.sacs.org. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  5. "Southern Association of Colleges and Schools | SACS CASI". www.sacs.org. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  6. "Georgia Independent School Association – Georgia Independent School Association". www.gisaschools.org. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  7. "Georgia High School Association | GHSA.net". www.ghsa.net. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  8. Ezell, Hank (October 16, 1983). "A new era for academies". Atlanta Constitution. p. 1D.
  9. "Federal Judge asked to settle dispute over class valedictorian". The Courier. June 7, 1991. p. C4.
  10. "High Schools". Atlanta Constitution. September 30, 2001. p. C8.
  11. "The Walton Tribune 11-11-2017" (PDF).
  12. "Band - George Walton Academy". www.gwa.com. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  13. "Welcome - George Walton Academy". www.gwa.com. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  14. "List of Georgia high school football state champions - GHSFHA". ghsfha.org. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  15. "Coach Ronald Bradley". Coach Ronald Bradley - Through the Years. June 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  16. "Fall Athletics". George Walton Academy. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  17. "Winter Athletics". George Walton Academy. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  18. "Spring Athletics". George Walton Academy. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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