2. For the second consecutive year, the Gatton Academy was named one of Newsweek’s “Public Elite” American high schools.

3. The Gatton Academy’s mission is to offer a residential program for bright, highly motivated high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

5. To promote economic development in science and mathematics across Kentucky.

7. to encourage students to develop the creativity, curiosity, reasoning ability, and self-discipline that lead to independent thought and action;

8. to aid students in developing integrity that will enable them to benefit society; and

10. To date (2008-12), students represent 95 of Kentucky’s 120 counties.

12. 66 students were admitted in Spring 2010. 40 counties are represented among the class.

13. Class of 2012 members scored an average composite of 29.0 on the ACT.

15. Gatton Academy students complete a minimum slate of math courses in Computational Problem Solving, Trigonometry, as well as Calculus I and II.

16. Student take five courses in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics in addition to four other science and math electives.

17. Students continue to take additional coursework to meet all pre-college requirements.

20. Extra-curricular activities include mock trial, YMCA, student government, KYA/KUNA, FBLA, marching band, HOSA, children’s theater, men’s and women’s choir, and more.

22. In 2011, 16 Academy students will conduct a biological field study at Cloudbridge Nature Preserve in Costa Rica. Others will have the opportunity to study literature at Harlaxton College in England.

23. Rebecca Brock was awarded a DAAD RISE scholarship to study in Germany.

25. The student response portion of the Gatton Academy Admissions Packet;

26. An official ACT or SAT score report to WKU;

27. Four letters of recommendation; and

29. 10 members of the class were selected as National Merit finalists.

31. Cornell University

32. Georgia Institute of Technology

33. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

34. Morehead State University

35. Mount Holyoke College

36. Princeton University

37. Purdue University

38. Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology

39. Stanford University

40. Transylvania University

41. Union University

42. University of Chicago

43. University of Delaware

44. University of Kentucky

45. University of Louisville

46. University of Tennessee, Knoxville

47. University of Washington

48. Vanderbilt University

50. Mr. Tim Gott, Director

51. Dr. Pokey Bowen, Asst. Director, Counseling Services

52. Mr. Corey Alderdice, Asst. Director, Admissions and PR

53. Ms. April Gaskey: Coordinator: Academic Services

54. Mr. Derick Strode, Coordinator: Internships, Research, & Scholarships

55. Ms. Beth Hawke, Coordinator: Residence Life

56. Ms. KeelyP’Pool, Coordinator: Study Skills

57. Ms. Melissa Schultz, Asst. Coordinator: Residence Life

59. Fax: 270.745.2987

60. Email: academy@wku.edu

61. Website: www.wku.edu/academyFacebook: www.facebook.com/gattonacademy Twitter: www.twitter.com/gattonacademy