Six BGHS students have been selected to participate in the 2024 Governor’s Scholars Program: Congratulations to Parker Fields, Ali Greenwell, Elijah Kries, Emma Lindsey, Elek Olson, and Audrey Wallace.
Six BGHS students have been selected to participate in the 2024 Governor’s Scholars Program: Congratulations to Parker Fields, Ali Greenwell, Elijah Kries, Emma Lindsey, Elek Olson, and Audrey Wallace.
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a five-week summer residential program that takes place on three college campuses: Centre College, Morehead State University and Murray State University. To participate, students must be nominated by their high schools, and complete in the statewide selection process, which includes an academic profile, student profile, teacher recommendation, community recommendation and a writing entry.
Five BGHS students have been selected to spend three weeks this summer attending the Governor’s School For the Arts! Way to go Finley Hondorp, Paul Littlepage, Morgan Martin, Peter Tooley, and Grayson Walden.
Five BGHS students have been selected to spend three weeks this summer attending the Governor’s School For the Arts! Way to go Finley Hondorp, Paul Littlepage, Morgan Martin, Peter Tooley, and Grayson Walden.
The Governor’s School for the Arts is an immersive arts education program for more than 500 young Kentucky artists. Selection is competitive and includes student interests in nine different disciplines: creative writing, dance, design, drama, film and photography, instrumental music, musical theatre, visual art, and vocal music.
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has selected 95 sophomores, including five from Bowling Green High School for the 19th incoming class. BGHS students attending Gatton Academy beginning next year include Trisha Chhabra, Sena Er, Harper Ferrell, Robert Holley, and Neha Reddy.
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has selected 95 sophomores, including five from Bowling Green High School for the 19th incoming class. BGHS students attending Gatton Academy beginning next year include Trisha Chhabra, Sena Er, Harper Ferrell, Robert Holley, and Neha Reddy.
The Gatton Academy is a two-year residential program on the campus of Western Kentucky University. At the end of their course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours and an Associate Degree of Interdisciplinary Studies from WKU.
Applicants were evaluated based on ACT/SAT scores, high school grades, awards and accomplishments, extracurricular activities, responses to essay and short answer questions, and recommendation forms. In addition, candidates were invited to interview with faculty members, community leaders from across the Commonwealth, and Gatton Academy alumni.
For the fifth consecutive year, Bowling Green Independent Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
For the fifth consecutive year, Bowling Green Independent Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, this designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. Only five Kentucky districts earned this recognition for 2024: BGISD, Boyd County Public Schools, Jessamine County Schools, Owensboro Public Schools, and Paducah Public Schools.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, districts answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
All BGISD students are taught music education by a certified music teacher. The district employs two teachers to work with K-5 students each week: Becca Major and Michele Steiner. Kelley Wiggins is both the Teranga Academy music teacher and Sounds of Purple (4th and 5th grades) Choir Director. The district has three orchestra teachers serving students in grades 4-12: Patrick O’Rourke, Landon Case, and Aleka Chau. BGJHS and BGHS share three band instructors: Anjali Sivaainkaran, Christi Shores, and Lucas Allen. And finally, Stephanie Berec is the BGHS Choir Director and Haley Cuzick is the BGJHS Choir Director.
Approximately 49% of Bowling Green Junior High students are enrolled in at least one music class, and 21% of High School students participate in either band, choir, guitar, or orchestra courses.
Through music education, students develop discipline, patience, and perseverance as they refine their skills. Plus, learning music fosters creativity, self-expression, teamwork, and leadership skills. Ultimately, these opportunities nurture a lifelong appreciation for the arts, and well-rounded individuals prepared for their future.
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000 global member companies and individual professionals worldwide. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
Several BGISD students saw their names on the Wall of Winners and were recognized on stage at the STLP State Championship, held at the Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center March 27, 2024. The competition included submitting and presenting projects, competing in live challenges, and visiting hands-on learning stations as part of a new STLPx (STLP Experience).
Several BGISD students saw their names on the Wall of Winners and were recognized on stage at the STLP State Championship, held at the Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center March 27, 2024. The competition included submitting and presenting projects, competing in live challenges, and visiting hands-on learning stations as part of a new STLPx (STLP Experience).
STLP Challenge Winners
Students of all grade divisions may choose one of over 20 challenge categories to participate. Challenges are mostly on-the-spot competitions where a prompt or scenario is shared that must be solved with technology. Some challenges ask participants to bring a presentation, but then have a panel of judges. BGISD students were among the top in three different categories.
Bowling Green High School
1st Place Web Coding Challenge: Simon Basham
2nd place in Help Desk: Brooks Geron, Shawn Wooten, and Evan Gallagher
Bowling Green Junior High
2nd place Cinemania Challenge: Gabby Adams, Jillian Morel, Tucker Griffin, Colt Isenberg, Kale Phelps, Charley Kate Richey, Jac Ngoy, Liam Manley, and George Flores DeJesus
Creative Digital Arts
Student projects in the Creative Digital Arts category were submitted from across the state in December. Judging was completed online, then finalists announced and celebrated on stage at the STLP Championship. Finalists and winners are listed below.
Bowling Green Junior High
Multimedia Mashup 1st Place: Jackson Booth
Screen Capture 2nd Place: Kale Phelps
Digital Photo Essay 2nd Place: Brannon Davis
ePublishing 1st Place: Emory Duvall, Izzi Willgruber
ePublishing 2nd Place and Cinemania 2nd Place: Caitlyn Cook, Grace Prather, Tierra Nelson
Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary
Digital Photo Essay 1st Place: Yohana Amisi
