Cooper Welch, an 8th grade student at Gatewood Schools, has qualified to represent Gatewood and participate at the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state Bee will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Georgia College. To qualify for the state level Bee, Cooper had to take a written test; only 100 of the top scorers in each state are eligible to compete in the state level Bee.

One winner from each state and territory will advance to the national competition, which will be held May 24 and 25 at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DC. The final round of the 2011 National Geographic Bee, featuring Alex Trebek, will air on National Geographic Channel on May 26 and then on public television stations, produced by National Geographic Television.  

Gatewood Schools is an independent, Christian, college-preparatory school, serving K3 through twelfth grade students in Putnam, Greene, Morgan, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Baldwin, and Newton counties. Christian beliefs, a comprehensive curriculum, athletics and fine arts programs are all incorporated into the student’s educational experience at Gatewood so as to develop the whole child — spiritually, intellectually, physically, and ethically. The result is well-rounded young men and women who are prepared for successful college careers and life experiences. The school’s faculty is dedicated to excellence and stresses strong fundamental skills, work habits, educational curiosity and a life-long love of learning. While challenging students academically, teachers foster an atmosphere of trust, honor, and mutual respect that allows the growth and development of each student’s particular talents and qualities. For more information about Gatewood Schools please visit our website at www.gatewoodschool.com or call (706) 485-8231.

Gatewood is currently enrolling students for the 2011-2012 school year.