"Volate Cum Aquilis" (Soar with the Eagles)
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EAGLE ACADEMY
“SOARING ABOVE EXPECTATIONS”
In November George Washington High School introduced a new program, “EAGLE ACADEMY.” Eagle Academy is Saturday School which provides SOL remediation in the core subject areas, an ACT/SAT Preparatory Class and full access to the library. The computer lab is open for Credit Recovery and Cortez Math. The program, open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, is open to all students. Parents must provide transportation for the students. Any student who wishes to attend Eagle Academy must complete a registration form. The registration forms are in the main office at George Washington High School.
Below are the following dates for the upcoming Eagle Academy:
January 14 and 21, 2012
February 4 and 18, 2012
March 3 and 17, 2012
April 7 and 21, 2012
May - TBA
GWHS SHOWCASE
Administrative Assistant Day Celebration
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Congratulations to the members of the G.W. Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for their outstanding performances at the 2012 District Six Concert Assessment. The Symphonic Band received two Excellent and two Superior ratings resulting in an overall rating of Excellent from the judges. The Wind Ensemble received all Superior Ratings from the judges and Straight A's from the judges for their stage performance. This marks the twenty-second Superior rating for the Wind Ensemble in the past twenty-four years under the direction of Mr. Purvis. Way to go Eagle Bands!
Congratulations to the members of the G.W. Orchestra for receiving a Superior Score from each of the four judges and an overall score of Superior for their performance at the 2012 District Six Concert Assessment. This marks the twenty seventh Superior rating the orchestra has received in the past thirty years under the direction of Mr. Sexton.
The GWHS FIRST Robotics team, Team Talon 1598, has finished this year’s robot named Lew Sky Hooker (Lew Alcindor, aka Kaerem Abdul‐Jabbar, Pioneer of the Sky Hook). The team recently received sponsorship from Noblis in the amount of $5,000. They will be attending the Virginia Regional in Richmond, March 14‐17 and the North Carolina Regional in
Raleigh, April 4‐7.
Check out Lew Sky Hooker and Team Talon 1598’s YouTube video page to see what all Lew can do!
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The 2011-2012 Wrestling Team has completed their regular season with a Dual Meet Record of 10-8. Led by Senior Captain, Telvis Betts, whose record stands at 27-2 and is the Western Valley District 2012 120lb Champion, GW competed and placed high in 3 out 4 tournaments this season. GW finished 3rd in the Western District Tournament held at Franklin County on Saturday, February 4 and has entered into post season by qualifying in 11 out of 14 weight classes for the VHSL Regional Competition at Forest Park High School in Manassas, Virginia on February 10-11, 2012.
Go Eagles!
The GWHS Forensic and Debate Teams soared to new heights at tonight's Tournament of Champions at EC Glass. Six GW competitors were awarded medals.
Shakeyva Jones and LaDawn Noble-6th in Duo Improvisation
LaDawn Noble- 5th in Dramatic Interpretation
Tipree Graves-4th in Dramatic Interpretation
John Campbell and Trevon Neal- 1st in Public Forum Debate
Congratulations!
The ACE Team has advanced to Regional Playoffs. Outstanding performances by the players. Please congratulate the team and their coaches. GO EAGLES!!!
Former GW student, David Wilson (junior at Virginia Tech), was named ACC Player of the Year. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ali Pickeral on her acceptance of a swimming scholarship to Yale University.
Congratulations!
